Square Mile of Murder
This six part drama series was based on a book by Jack House of the same name. Depicting real life murders that took place in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. Each episode features a different murder mystery.
- 1980-1980
- 1 season
- Suspense
This six part drama series was based on a book by Jack House of the same name. Depicting real life murders that took place in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. Each episode features a different murder mystery.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
The Sandyford Place Mystery
A drama re-enactment of the "Sandyford Place Mystery" which occurred, in July 1862. Servant Jessie McPherson was murdered and her friend Jessie McLachlan stands trial.
Episode 2
The Human Crocodile
A drama re-enactment of Dr Andrew Pritchard who in 1853, who lives in a sexless marriage slowly poisons his wife to death and making no secret of his affair with a maid.
Episode 3
A Kiss, a Fond Embrace - Part 1
A drama re-enactment of the March 1857, Madeleine Smith case. Initially falling for penniless Pierre Emile L'Angelier she was later accused of poisoning him when he refused to return her letters.
Episode 4
A Kiss, a Fond Embrace - Part 2
A drama re-enactment of the trial of Madeleine Smith following the death of Pierre Emile L'Angelier from poisoning. The prosecution maintain the motive were the letters held in L'Angelier's possession.
Episode 5
The Trials of Oscar Slater - Part 1
In December 1908, Marion Gilchrist is battered to death and a brooch is taken. The police are convinced that Oscar Slater pawned it. He had left for America but willingly returns to clear his name.
Episode 6
The Trials of Oscar Slater - Part 2
Oscar Slater is sitting in jail wrongly convicted for life for the murder of Marion Gilchrist. Detective John Trench and journalist William Park work together to undo this injustice.
