
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer
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.
Crime
Drama
- Release Date
Jul 09, 2002
- Popularity: 4.3124
- 3 votes
- Directed by
Roger Bamford
- Productions
Chameleon Television ITV (GB)Yorkshire Television (GB)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 38 min
Casting: Doreen Jones
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Roger Bamford
Director

Karen Everson
Script Supervisor

David Cherrill
First Assistant Director

Jo Morris
Third Assistant Director

Martin Curry
Second Assistant Director