About this season
Telling the story of the 2018 poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the quiet city of Salisbury, an incident that sent shockwaves across the globe. Just months later, British mother of three Dawn Sturgess died accidentally after coming into contact with Novichok, the nerve agent used in the original attack. With gripping first-hand testimony, the shocking story of the 2018 poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in Salisbury. Featuring unparalleled access to police, doctors, government officials and the military.
Episodes (3)
1. No one wants to tip into a hot war
Aired 29 April 2026 • 47 min
Poisoning of Skripal - a reckless assassination attempt that put thousands of innocent lives in danger; and the efforts of those on the frontline to solve the investigation before anyone else fell ill.
2. Ground Zero
Aired 6 May 2026 • 47 min
In the aftermath of the Novichok attack, medics battle to save the Skripals and PC Nick Bailey. The army try to stop the poison spreading. And a manhunt begins.
3. Enough to kill 10,000 people
Aired 13 May 2026 • 47 min
Further Novichok casualties cause panic in the community. As the case becomes a murder investigation, how should the UK respond to such blatant Russian aggression?