Killer Britain explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a chilling case that gripped the nation - one that he followed closely as the investigation unfolded.
The murder stories are told with archived footage and key interviews with those closest to the case, including victims' loved ones, and the detectives who were first on the scene to begin gathering evidence of these most brutal of crimes.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 1: PARSONS
Janee Parsons, an American mother of two, was trying to move on after her marriage to Andrew Parsons fell apart. After confessing her feelings for another man, tensions escalated in their shared home. Overcome with jealousy and rage, Andrew attacked Janee, stabbing her to death while their young son was forced to witness the ordeal.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 2: MOHAMMADI
Lea Adri-Soejoko, the 80-year-old heart of her allotment community, was known for her kindness and dedication as the allotment society secretary. When asylum seeker Rahim Mohammadi joined the group, Lea welcomed him, offering guidance and support. But what began as a shared love for gardening turned dark when Mohammadi’s desire for control over their haven spiralled into obsession.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 3: ROUSTOBY
David Clarke and David Roustoby were neighbours with a turbulent relationship, marked by moments of camaraderie and intense conflict. When Clarke was found dead, the case was initially dismissed as a tragic accident. For over a decade, Roustoby evaded suspicion, until a chilling, drunken confession on tape revealed the truth.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 4: BIBI
In Birmingham, England, Zatoon Bibi and Tanveer Iqbal’s secret affair threatened to unravel their lives. When Tanveer ended their relationship, Bibi’s heartbreak turned into a deadly obsession. Determined to exact revenge, she enlisted her ex-husband and teenage son to carry out a shocking plan. Together, they lured the popular record producer to his death.
SESAON 5 EPISODE 5: WORGAN
To the outside world, Kelly and George Worgan had it all: a happy marriage, beautiful children, and the perfect family life shared on social media. But behind closed doors, George's secrets, financial troubles, and mounting pressure created a dangerous storm. On a November morning, they proudly attended their child's school assembly. By afternoon, Kelly was dead, and the Worgan home became the scene of a tragedy that would shock all who knew them.
SESON 5 EPISODE 6: LACOMBA
When Sarah Wellgreen vanished without a trace, her family feared the worst. Detectives launched an intense investigation, but with no body and minimal evidence, the case seemed impossible to solve.Behind the veneer of a loving family, Sarah’s partner, taxi driver Ben Lacomba, was consumed by jealousy and control. Unable to accept Sarah moving on, he orchestrated her disappearance, believing that without a body, he could avoid justice.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 7: DUNKLEY
The life of former champion boxer Shaun "The Guv'nor" Cummins took a tragic turn when a devastating accident left him paralyzed. In his time of need, Thomas Dunkley, an amateur fighter turned carer, entered Shaun's life, seemingly as a supportive and caring presence. On the surface, Dunkley appeared to be a trustworthy ally, offering companionship and assistance during Shaun’s most vulnerable moments. However, behind the façade of kindness, he harboured dark and sinister intentions.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 8: KENDALL
Michaela Hall was a kind and caring person who worked hard for a charity that helped ex-prisoners. When she met Lee Kendall, an addict with a troubled past, she believed she could help him turn his life around. But Michaela’s compassion blinded her to the danger he posed. Ignoring her family’s warnings, she brought Lee into her home, a decision that would ultimately cost her life.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 9: GODINHO
Leaving Brazil and starting their life in Surrey, it would appear to outsiders that Aliny and Ricardo Godinho had worked to build a better life for their four children. But the door closed on a marriage wrapped up with control and fear. Once the relationship was over, Aliny sought protection for her children and her new path, yet Ricardo's obsessive behaviour escalated to the most unimaginable violent act.
SEASON 5 EPISODE 10: HOUGH
In 1976, the quiet town of Flint was shattered when the body of 15-year-old Janet Commins was discovered brutally assaulted and murdered. Desperate for answers, police quickly targeted Ian Jones, a marginalized outsider. But their rush to judgment allowed the real killer, Stephen Hough, to evade justice for decades.