Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.
The Glasgow Poisoning
Dec 30, 2023
When police discover a young man's body in a Glasgow bedsit, their investigation reveals he died by arsenic poisoning. Was it murder or suicide?
The Whitechapel Tragedy
Jan 6, 2024
When a woman's head is found in a package, police must identity and the story of her life. The case reveals bigamy, betrayal and brutal murder.
The Babies in the Thames
Jan 13, 2024
A case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.
The Bermondsey Horror
Feb 4, 2024
A body is found under a kitchen floor, and the homeowners are on the run. After their arrest they have different stories about how the victim died.
The Lambeth Serial Killer
Feb 11, 2024
Two young women are poisoned by a mysterious man called Fred. Can the police track down this man in time to stop him killing again.
The Richmond Murderess
Feb 17, 2024
The discovery of a woman's brutalised body in the Thames causes public panic and takes the police on a twisting case of mistaken identity.
