Name: Crimes That Shook Britain
Released: 2008-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Tom Roberts

TV Show · Documentary · Crime

Crimes That Shook Britain lifts the lid on the biggest scandals ever seen and re-tells the stories of the worst crimes ever committed, through the eyes of the people placed right at the heart of the tragedies.

2008 · 46m

Starring Tom Roberts

EPISODE 1

Shipman

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.
EPISODE 2

Stephanie Slater

Estate agent Stephanie Slater reveals the story of her abduction, rape and incarceration, which occurred in 1992 whilst showing a man around a house.
EPISODE 3

The Russell Murders

Bludgeoned to death whilst walking down a country lane, the horrific murders of Lin and Megan Russell made worldwide news. Discover the events of that shocking day.
EPISODE 4

Beverley Allitt

Beverley Allitt was thought to be a 'model' nurse. Very astute, caring and always willing to help, why did she murder four children and attempt to kill 11 others?
EPISODE 5

The Hungerford Massacre

On 19 August 1987, Michael Ryan went on a bloody rampage in the village of Hungerford. Ryan shot and killed 16 people and his crime would change the face of Britain forever.
EPISODE 6

Sarah Payne

Eight-year-old Sarah Payne's disappearance and murder shocked the nation. Here, Sarah's mum reveals her tireless campaign to protect other children from paedophilia.