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.

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Crime
Drama
Release Date

Jul 09, 2002

Duration: 1h 38 min

Popularity: 4.3124
3 votes
Directed by

Roger Bamford

Casting: Doreen Jones

Productions

Chameleon Television ITV (GB)Yorkshire Television (GB)

Budget

Revenue: NA

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