About this season
Compelling crime anthology looks at some of Britain's most notorious murder trials, in which both male and female defendants stood accused of the murder of women. Presented by Robert Morley, seven hour-long dramas reconstruct sensational trials which shocked Britain, offering in-depth analyses of individuals' motives and methods.
Episodes (7)
1. Miss Elmore
Aired 10 July 1981 • 60 min
The story of Dr. Crippen, who killed his nymphomaniac wife Belle Elmore for the love of a young woman named Ethel Le Neve.
2. Root of All Evil
Aired 17 July 1981 • 60 min
The trial of Frederick Seddon for the murder of his lodger Eliza Barrow by poison gained from soaking fly papers.
3. My Perfect Husband
Aired 24 July 1981 • 60 min
The story of George Joseph Smith, the "brides in the bath" murderer.
4. A Smile is Sometimes Worth a Million Dollars
Aired 31 July 1981 • 60 min
The story of Ronald True, convicted of the murder of a prostitute in 1922.
5. The Darlingest Boy
Aired 7 August 1981 • 60 min
The true tale of Edith Thompson, a love triangle that ended in death for all three people involved.
6. Make it a Double
Aired 14 August 1981 • 60 min
The notorious case of Neville Heath, the handsome charmer who brutally murdered two women in 1946.
7. A Boy's Best Friend
Aired 21 August 1981 • 60 min
The story of Sidney Harry Fox, accused of murdering his mother in 1929.