The Base: A British Army Scandal

This powerful documentary investigates how, for over twelve years, the prime suspect in the violent murder of a young mother has been able to walk free in Britain - part of an alleged cover-up that goes to the top of the UK military.  Centred around BATUK - home of the British Army in Kenya and one of the UK’s biggest overseas bases - the film hears from British soldiers who are now speaking out, revealing that many colleagues and officers in their regiment know the name of the man who allegedly attacked 21 year-old Agnes Wanjiru, stabbing her before dumping her body in a hotel septic tank, something he denies.  And it examines how, after decades of concerns surrounding the base,  some soldiers there continue to abuse local women today, including  allegations of rape, and sexual assault on underage girls.

Filmed, produced and directed by Flora Bagenal

Film editor: John Moffat

Executive Producers: Jamie Doran & Tracey Doran-Carter

A Clover Films production for ITV1 & ITVX