Harold Shipman - Doctor Death [DVD]

This film depicts the story of Harold Shipman, who in the very recent past was finally caught as a GP for killing a patient. And his attempt to get into the will for personal benefit.After his arrest a can of worms slowly opens, where it soon becomes clear this isn't a one off case, but a series of patient murders that spans a great deal of time..His final greed in forging a will was his downfall.He himself seems to have a personal addiction to Opiate painkillers, and came close to being stuck off before, but the GMC and Police missed the opportunity to catch his killing streak.Harold is portrayed by James Bolam, who plays a very good part. Of a weak and cunning GP.

James Bolan does an excellent job here. I remember the story well, and this really brought to life how easy it was for him to convince trusting, elderly patients to roll up their sleeve, and allow him to inject morphine in lethal doses. Once again, it's down to just one or two persistent people to bravely expose inconsistencies and dig deeper. Stroke of genius in the IT dept was what really got him. I never knew he broke down, at all. And I still don't understand his motives... power? Quite a story. Well worth watching.

well cast

Dr Harold Shipman was arguably the worst serial killer Britain ever had and he's brought to life in this ITV docu-drama.Having read  Prescription for Murder : The True Story of Harold Shipman  I was aware of the key details of the case and they were accurately covered in this drama. The attention to detail was fantastic, i.e Dr Shipman's love of pigs, the mess of his house & the look of the his surgery, but what really does it is James Bolam looking uncannily like the serial killer and bringing the charisma, the arrogance and the mystery of the man.Overall for true crime enthusiasts or anyone who'd like to learn more about the case you can't go wrong with this drama however for those looking for his motives this will raise more questions than.

Great DVD and well acted by James Bolam (Doctor Shipman) could the same man have played roles such as Roy Figgis in Only When I Laugh or Terry Collier in the Likely Lads and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads. He is so cold with the relatives and unfeeling and callous and has no respect for anyone. James Hazeldine as Stan Egerton is brilliant in it too. It is well produced and excellent drama. Top marks to all involved.

Harold Shipman - Doctor Death - A Chilling Case In Itself Imagine A Doctor Actually Killing His Patients Really Chilling Played Expertly By James Bolam With A Great Casr Including James Hazeldine, Jonathan Coy & Gareth Thomas

james bolam plays Shipman very well Its a pity they didnt get to his death in prison Great value dvd film The acting is good the story of this wicked man out for greed is just what peaple have read about Its not a horror film but just shows you how this man carried out his crimes

Doctor Death is a brilliant drama based upon the atrocities committed by Dr Harold ShipmanThe actors are all excellent this drama is factual though some minor details were changedJames Bolam plays the part of Shipman and the drama was filmed in HydeThe late James Hazeldine and Gareth Thomas both star in this production