Crimes That Shook Britain

A look at some of the most infamous crimes in U.K. history

Cast:Tom Roberts , Patricia Winker , Dermot Murnaghan , Paul Bergquist , Don Gayle , Ernest Vernon , Vanessa Winter-Lambourne , Nig Richards , Ian Dowden , Mark McCormick , Helen McGahan , Eric Campbell , Dorrie Partington , Laurence Alison , Michael Ralph Jones , Claryn Scott , John Clarkson , Gary Simpson

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Serial Killer: Harold Shipman

Sat, Sep 20, 2008

Doctor Harold Shipman was convicted of killing 15 patients in 2000, but he is thought to have killed up to 215. Discover how he was eventually caught by detectives.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The Kidnap of Stephanie Slater

Sat, Sep 27, 2008

Estate agent Stephanie Slater reveals the story of her abduction, rape and incarceration, which occurred in 1992 whilst showing a man around a house.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Russell Murders

Fri, Oct 3, 2008

Bludgeoned to death whilst walking down a country lane, the horrific murders of Lin and Megan Russell made worldwide news. Even years later, the question still lingers: Did the police caught the real murderer?

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Beverley Allitt

Fri, Oct 10, 2008

Beverley Allitt was thought to be a 'model' nurse. Very astute, caring and always willing to help. So why did she murdered four children and attempted to kill 11 others?

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Hungerford Massacre

Fri, Oct 17, 2008

A look back at the Hungerford Massacre (1987) and its impact on the people who survived to one of the worst tragedies of UK history.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Murder of Sarah Payne

Fri, Oct 24, 2008

Eight-year-old Sarah Payne's disappearance and murder shocked the nation. It prompted changes in law. Michael and Sara Payne began a campaign to give parents the right to know about local sex offenders living in their area

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Wolf Man

Tue, Dec 8, 2009

Arlene Arkinson was a 15-year-old Northern Irish girl who disappeared in 1994. An investigation revealed that she was murdered by convicted rapist Robert Howard.

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Rolf Harris

Sun, Sep 20, 2015

Rolf Harris: Victims and police discuss the shocking crimes of entertainer Rolf Harris, who was jailed for a number of sexual offences in 2014. Dermot Murnaghan presents. (S6, ep 1)

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ April Jones

Sun, Sep 27, 2015

In the fall of 2012, a small Welsh town is rocked when a young girl vanishes. Uncover what happened as the police raced to find her adbuctor.

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ Dale Cregan

Sun, Oct 4, 2015

Dale Cregan: Drug dealer Dale Cregan hit the headlines in 2012 when he murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone. Dermot Murnaghan examines the tragic case. (S6, ep 3)

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ Angus Sinclair

Sun, Oct 11, 2015

Referred to as ''Scotland's worst serial killer'', Angus Sinclair is linked to the murders of two girls found dead in 1977 in Edinburgh.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ Moors Murders

Sun, Oct 18, 2015

The Moors Murders - An insight into the crimes of Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, featuring interviews with the family of Keith Bennett, who are still campaigning to find his body.

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Suzy Lamplugh

Sun, Oct 25, 2015

Suzy Lamplugh: A look at the case of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, who showed a client round a house in Fulham in July 1986 and was never seen again. Dermot Murnaghan hosts. (S6, ep 6)