Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) in the UK

Name: Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2002-07-09
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: James Bolam, James Hazeldine, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick, Jacqueline Pilton

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

Film
2002
98 min
★ 6.7/10 TMDB
Crime
Drama

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Cast & crew

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DirectorRoger Bamford

WriterMicheal Eaton

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