Harold Shipman Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Driven to Kill

Experts and acquaintances discuss serial killer Harold Shipman's early life. They discuss his childhood and early schooling before examining his life as a junior doctor. It looks at his drug addiction and how he managed to engender trust with his patients. It examines his early murders and how he was able to avoid being discovered.

Episode 2

Catching Dr Death

120 mins

Experts and acquaintances discuss Harold Shipman's later life. He marries, has children, and becomes a sole practitioner slowly continuing his murder spree. He meticulous covers his tracks, but is caught after he attempts to forge a will for one of his murdered patients. He is sent to prison where he commits suicide. He is believed to have murdered around 250 people.