Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Introduced by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.
Showing Season 2 of 2
Season 2
1981
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01. Miss Elmore
1981-07-10
The story of Dr. Crippen, who killed his nymphomaniac wife Belle Elmore for the love of a young woman named Ethel Le Neve.
02. Root of All Evil
1981-07-17
The trial of Frederick Seddon for the murder of his lodger Eliza Barrow by poison gained from soaking fly papers.
03. My Perfect Husband
1981-07-24
The story of George Joseph Smith, the "brides in the bath" murderer.
04. A Smile is Sometimes Worth a Million Dollars
1981-07-31
The story of Ronald True, convicted of the murder of a prostitute in 1922.
05. The Darlingest Boy
1981-08-07
The true tale of Edith Thompson, a love triangle that ended in death for all three people involved.
06. Make it a Double
1981-08-14
The notorious case of Neville Heath, the handsome charmer who brutally murdered two women in 1946.
07. A Boy's Best Friend
1981-08-21
The story of Sidney Harry Fox, accused of murdering his mother in 1929.