Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002)
1h 38m
Running Time
July 9, 2002Release Date
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002)
1h 38m
Running Time
July 9, 2002Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

James Bolam
Harold Shipman

James Hazeldine
DI Stan Egerton

Olive Pendleton
Kathleen Grundy

Veda Warwick
May Clarke

Jacqueline Pilton
Primrose Shipman

Peter Gunn
DS John Ashley

Clare Kerrigan
Julie

Mary MacLeod
Ivy Lomas

Siobhan Finneran
Kathleen Adanski

Alan Rothwell
Alan Massey

Tony Melody
Len Fellows

Colin Meredith
Brian Burgess

Michael Eaton
Writer

Deborah Norton
Debra King

Peter Penry-Jones
Dr John Rutherford

Susan Cookson
DC Marie Snitynski

Peter Jackson
Cinematographer

John Flanagan
Jim King

Jonathan Coy
DCS Bernard Postles

Elizabeth Bennett
Angela Woodruff

Ken Bradshaw
DS Mark Wareing

Ken Kitson
Inspector Dave Smith

David Blair
DC Mark Denham

Malcolm Raeburn
DCI Mike Williams

Rodney Litchfield
Remand Quiz Master

Gareth Thomas
Rev Denis Thomas

Lorraine Cheshire
Canteen Lady

Bernard Wrigley
Market Trader

Marcus Romer
DC Ellis Crowther

Sarah Graham
Secretary

Jane Wood
Kath Shaw

Martin Reeve
DS Bob Hampson

Norman Mills
DC Dave O'Brien

Mark Luigi
Sgt Elwyn Jones

Carrie Davies
DC Sally Reid

Sarah Byng
Secretary

Paul Oldham
Paul Spencer

Michael Wardle
John Green

Mark Pepper
Ronald Pickford

Derek Hicks
Sgt Fullalove / DI Steve Fullalove

Alison Burrows
Julie Evans

Daryl Fishwick
WPC

Clive Bonelle
Remand Prisoner

Sally Adams
Dr Linda Reynolds

Aaron Neil
Partner

Madelaine Evans
Dr Susan Booth

Wilfred Harrison
Mr King

Demelza Randall
Debbie Bambroffe

Irene Skillington
Bereaved Woman

Michael Stainton
John Shaw

Rebecca Clay
Anne Ball

Roger Bamford
Director

Jeff Nuttall
Mr Justice Forbes / Mr. Justice Forbes

Garry Crystal
Journalist

Micheal Eaton
Writer

Nick Finnis
Producer

Karen Everson
Script Supervisor

Rory O'Connor
Props

Sue Hallas
Costume Designer

Lisa Chape
Makeup Artist

Chris Heeley
Gaffer

Richard Lee
Sound Mixer

Howard Ella
Location Manager

Leigh Lorriman
Production Accountant

Ian Robertshaw
Props

Nick Beeks-Sanders
Camera Operator

Judy Jarvis
Makeup Designer

Glenn Kyte
Colorist

John Fountaine
Sound Recordist

David Cherrill
First Assistant Director

Dave Procter
Property Master

Jo Morris
Third Assistant Director

Vicky Locke
Production Coordinator

Steve Puttock
Props

Dean Wright
Boom Operator

Jon Beacham
Clapper Loader

Martin Curry
Second Assistant Director

Steve Weightman
Grip

Sarah McCowan
Sound Editor

Rick Williams
Sound Editor

Charlotte Kirkbright
Researcher

Craig Atkinson
Assistant Grip

Tony Horner
Electrician

Luc Webster
Assistant Location Manager

Richard Brindle
Electrician

Doreen Jones
Casting Director

Carl Summerscales
Focus Puller

Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer / Conductor

Allen Jewhurst
Executive Producer

Keith Richardson
Executive Producer

Paul Laugier
Production Design

Nigel Parkin
Online Editor

David Noble
Associate Producer

Janey Walklin
Editor

Peter Jackson
Director of Photography

David Jennings
Art Direction
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
based on a true story
serial killer
doctor
docudrama
great britain
diamorphine
Wiki.
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is a 2002 ITV television drama about the life and crimes of serial killer Harold Shipman. Starring James Bolam in the role of Shipman, the programme was directed by Roger Bamford and written by Michael Eaton. It was broadcast on 9 July 2002, and attracted a viewing audience of 7.37 million. The programme was released on DVD on 15 July 2013 by Strawberry Media, in association with ITV.
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