Disney+ has announced a new documentary series, '20/20 Britain's Most Notorious Crime Investigations,' which will revisit the case of Jane Andrews, the former dresser of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. The six-part series premieres Thursday, July 30, on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, and on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S.
Episode focuses on Andrews' downfall
One episode, titled 'Jane Andrews: The Duchess & The Killer,' explores how a former royal aide became a convicted murderer. According to Disney+, the episode examines how 'The British Royal Family is linked to a scandal when a former aide goes on the run after her boyfriend is murdered. When police find her, she makes explosive allegations of abuse by him. Police delve into the couple's secrets to ask if she murdered in cold blood?'
Andrews worked as Ferguson's dresser during the 1990s and accompanied her on official engagements before leaving royal service. In 2001, she was convicted of murdering her fiancé, businessman Thomas Cressman. The case drew widespread attention due to her former position within royal circles.
Renewed scrutiny for Ferguson
The documentary is likely to place Sarah Ferguson, 66, back in the spotlight. She has maintained a low profile since leaving Royal Lodge earlier this year, with her exact living arrangements unclear. Ferguson has occasionally appeared at charity engagements but has largely stayed out of public view.
The York family has faced ongoing controversies, including Prince Andrew's friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has denied wrongdoing and reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre in 2022 without admitting liability. Ferguson has acknowledged meeting Epstein through Ghislaine Maxwell during the 1990s and has described the friendship as a serious mistake, insisting she had no knowledge of his criminal behaviour.
