01 Jan 1951
Forward a Century
Commissioned by the Festival of Britain to show the similarities and contrasts between 1851 and 1951, by means of the Great Exhibition and the Festival.
Murderous Minds:Harold Shipman
Harold Frederick Shipman, known to acquaintances as Fred Shipman, was an English general practitioner and serial killer. He is considered to be one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims. We delve into the psychology of Harold to try and understand what turned him into such a cruel murderer and how he managed to get away with it for so long.
2023
Top Billed Cast
Jane Ashton-Hibbert Helen Bourne Dennis Maher Sohom Das self
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