Crimes That Shook Britain

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?

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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

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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.