The Victorian Murder Files

The Victorian Murder Files

Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.

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The Glasgow Poisoning

1. The Glasgow Poisoning

Air Date: 2023-12-30

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

2. The Whitechapel Tragedy

Air Date: 2024-01-06

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

3. The Babies in the Thames

Air Date: 2024-01-13

A case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.

4. The Bermondsey Horror

Air Date: 2024-02-04

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.

5. The Lambeth Serial Killer

Air Date: 2024-02-11

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.

6. The Richmond Murderess

Air Date: 2024-02-17

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.

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Release Date

2023-12-30

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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