2013- 2013

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.6(5 votes)

Ended

Documentary

Overview

This documentary takes a look at some of the most horrible and despicable murders in modern British history. From Jack the Ripper in the 1880s to Agatha Christie's best known stories.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lucy Worsley

Self - Presenter

Simon Callow

Self

Ian Burney

Self

Rosalind Crone

Self

P. D. James

Self

Simon Brett

Self

John Russell Taylor

Self

Charlotte Higgins

Self

Jennifer Carnell

Self

Alex McWhirter

Self

Creative team

Created by: Gerry Dawson
Alastair Laurence

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