Tonight’s (Monday 29 October, 8.30pm) Panorama on BBC One will focus on a five-year investigation into the conviction of Barry George for the murder of Jill Dando which has concluded that evidence central to the prosecution of Barry George was “inconclusive” and “should not have been admitted”.

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) commissioned new forensic reports and tests which they believe show the single particle of firearms residue found in a pocket of Barry George’s coat had no evidential value.

The CCRC have now referred the case to the Appeal Court – something they can do only if they believe there is a realistic likelihood of the verdict being overturned or ruled unsafe. This latest appeal – Barry George’s second – will start next week.