Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

"The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer"

6.7/101h 38m2002
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

Overview

James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Genres

CrimeDrama

Production Companies

Chameleon Television
ITV
Yorkshire Television

Additional Information

Original Title:Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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