Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell (and later by crime historian Dr Nell Darby), Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.
Where to Watch Murder by the Sea (2018) • Season 10
10 Episodes
The Skull in the Woods
E1
The Skull in the WoodsVictoria Couchman's skull was found near St Leonards-on-Sea months after she vanished. Her father, Tony, became the prime suspect, his controlling behavior leading to tragedy.
Befriended and Crumbled
E2
Befriended and CrumbledWill Gray and Jack Field befriended Irene Munro and walked her along a beach. But, the stroll turned to murder and Irene was bludgeoned to death.
Blood On The Backseat
E3
Blood On The BackseatGary Hampson was reported missing by his family after failing to turn up for an appointment. As fears grew, the police put a car garage he frequented under surveillance.
The Goatfell Murder
E4
The Goatfell MurderDr Nell Darby looks at the unusual case of the death of Edwin Rose. Two men climbed the mountain of Goatfell on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. When only one came down again it resulted in the longest prison term in Scottish history.
Murder in the Family
E5
Murder in the FamilyRita Parminter's daughter told police that her mother hadn't been seen for days. The discovery of her body at her home in Hastings led police to initially think she had taken her own life. But her death had been staged to mislead police.
The Cinderella Murder
E6
The Cinderella MurderFelicity Paget was murdered in her home by a mysterious knifeman who also attacked her fiancé William Webb. The fleeing attacker left a trail of bloody footprints behind. Attempts to match the footprints eventually led to the real killer.
Hanged on Man
E7
Hanged on ManDr Nell Darby reexamines the 1872 case of John Kewish, the last person to be hanged for murder on the Isle of Man. The case still stirs controversy today. Kewish, who was described as mentally disabled was convicted of killing his father.
The Frankenstein Killer
E8
The Frankenstein KillerAllan Grimson was jailed for killing 2 men, but as he was in the Navy, it is thought that he possibly responsible for many other murders between the UK and New Zealand. Grimson was dubbed 'Frankenstein' by colleagues as he wasn't handsome.
Trialled to Death
E9
Trialled to DeathIn 1991, on the Isle of Man, apprentice engineer Tony Teare lured Corrine Bentley to an area of remote moorland with the promise of a job. In the violent attack that followed, he left her there for dead. His two trials made legal history.
The Rolex Killer
E10
The Rolex Killer1996, Devon-A man's body is found in a fishing net. There is no ID, but he is wearing a Rolex. 6 weeks later he's identified as Ronald Platt, 51. Police discover Ronald's best friend was a liar, who killed Ronald to cover his double life.
