
Crimes That Shook Britain
A look at some of the most infamous crimes in U.K. history
- 2008-2024
- 9 seasons
- Documentary, Suspense
A look at some of the most infamous crimes in U.K. history
Season 5 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Jimmy Savile
A documentary examining how Sir Jimmy Savile went from a venerated national treasure in life to a man regarded as one of the UK's most despicable criminal monsters in death.
Episode 2
Lee Rigby
45 mins
Lee Rigby: Witnesses and terrorism experts revisit May 2013, when soldier Lee Rigby was murdered by two religious extremists near his barracks in Woolwich. (S5, ep 2)
Episode 3
Rose West
46 mins
Rose West: Caroline Roberts, one of the surviving victims of serial killers Rose and Fred West, is among those revisiting the couple's horrific 1970s murder spree (S5, ep 3)
Episode 4
The Philpotts
In the spring of 2012, six children are killed in a devastating house fire. The subsequent investigation discovers a story of abuse, lies and revenge which culminated in tragedy.
Episode 5
The Marchioness Disaster
45 mins
A look back at the 1989 Marchioness disaster. Fifty-one people died when the pleasure boat collided with a dredger ship on the River Thames. (S5, ep 5)
Episode 6
Clare Wood
46 mins
Clare Wood: The father of Clare Wood discusses how her murder in Salford in 2009 gave birth to a new law allowing people to find out if their partners have an abusive past. (S5, ep 6)