The Victorian Murder Files

Season 1

Kerry Daynes brings us stories of brutal murders from the Victorian era. Alongside experts in their field, she discovers that the motives which drove the killers are incredibly familiar and still have the power to intrigue and shock today.

Where to Watch The Victorian Murder Files • Season 1

6 Episodes

The Glasgow Poisoning
E1
The Glasgow PoisoningWhen police discover a young man's body in a Glasgow bedsit, their investigation reveals he died by arsenic poisoning. Was it murder or suicide?
The Whitechapel Tragedy
E2
The Whitechapel TragedyWhen a woman's head is found in a package, police must identity and the story of her life. The case reveals bigamy, betrayal and brutal murder.
The Babies in the Thames
E3
The Babies in the ThamesA case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.
The Bermondsey Horror
E4
The Bermondsey HorrorA body is found under a kitchen floor, and the homeowners are on the run. After their arrest they have different stories about how the victim died.
The Lambeth Serial Killer
E5
The Lambeth Serial KillerTwo young women are poisoned by a mysterious man called Fred. Can the police track down this man in time to stop him killing again.
The Richmond Murderess
E6
The Richmond MurderessThe discovery of a woman's brutalised body in the Thames causes public panic and takes the police on a twisting case of mistaken identity.