Countdown to Murder

NR 1 Season

Eight episodes. Eight real life cases. Each heinous crime is unpicked, as the clock ticks.

Genre: Documentary Series · Crime & Thriller Series · TV Series

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8 Episodes

1 - Jessica Patel 45 min

The true crime series returns with the case of pharmacist Mitesh Patel.

2 - Natalie Jarvis 45 min

In October 2012, a group of friends in Kent come across the body of a young woman.

3 - Carol Taggart 45 min

The case of Carol Taggart, a 54-year-old mother of three, who has seemingly been murdered.

4 - Alethea Taylor 45 min

Examining the murder of retired schoolteacher Alethea Taylor who went missing in 2012.

5 - Michelle Stewart 45 min

Detailing the tragic events leading up to 17-year-old Michelle Stewart's horrific murder.

6 - Carole Waugh 45 min

Carole Waugh met Rakesh Bhayani and fell victim to his romantic charms.

7 - Penny Beale 45 min

The investigation into the death of Penny Beale in November 2001

8 - Janet Scott 45 min

The investigation into the death of Penny Beale in November 2001

Eight episodes. Eight real life murder cases. Each heinous crime is unpicked, as the clock counts down the killer’s plan. This chilling documentary details the last days and hours of a victim’s life, juxtaposed with the last days and hours of their killer. As the clock counts down, the pieces of the killer’s awful plan are assembled. And their psyche is unpicked by family, friends, psychologists, and criminologists. Stories of jealousy, hidden affairs, alcoholism and gambling underpin eight gruesome and senseless murders.

Genre: Documentary Series · Crime & Thriller Series · TV Series

Languages: English
Partner BBC_Learning