What are the best episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation?

The best rated episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation are: Patrick Mackay - S2E7 rated 8.0, Mary Bell - S2E3 rated 8.0, Episode 9 - The Krays - S1E9 rated 8.0, Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther - S1E4 rated 8.0, Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner - S1E2 rated 8.0

What are the worst episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation?

The lowest rated episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation are: Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer - S1E1 rated 4.8, Peter Manuel - S2E2 rated 6.0, Archibald Hall - Monster Butler - S2E4 rated 6.0, Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath - S1E3 rated 7.0, Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer - S1E6 rated 7.0

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May 2011 - present

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Best Episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation

Patrick Mackay
S2 Ep7
8.0
18th Nov 2012
Obsessed with the Nazi regime and known for torturing animals, Patrick Mackay was certified a psychopath at seventeen. Later, he started befriending elderly people before brutally murdering them and then sitting with their bodies as they died. He was convicted of murdering three seniors, though he confessed to having many more victims.
Mary Bell
S2 Ep3
8.0
21st Oct 2012
Fred Dinenage examines the brutal crimes of Child Killer Mary Bell. At just 11 years old Mary Bell shocked the country when she was convicted of strangling two young boys aged just 3 and 4. What made this child commit such horrific acts and can children who have murdered change?
Episode 9 - The Krays
S1 Ep9
8.0
26th Jun 2011
Author Fred Dinenage, who conducted a series of interviews with the Kray twins for their autobiography, recounts the time he spent with them and presents their true story.
Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther
S1 Ep4
8.0
22nd May 2011
Fred Dinenage explores the life of multiple murderer and armed robber Donald Neilson, who killed 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle in 1975.
Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner
S1 Ep2
8.0
8th May 2011
The presenter explores the crimes of Graham Frederick Young who, after serving 15 years for poisoning his parents, laced an entire factory's tea with deadly thallium.

Worst Episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation

Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer
S1 Ep1
4.8
1st May 2011
Fred Dinenage investigates 1940s murderer John George Haigh, who notoriously dissolved his victims' bodies in acid.
Peter Manuel
S2 Ep2
6.0
14th Oct 2012
Fred Dinenage examines the horrific murders performed by Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel. Manuel was hanged at the age of 31, convicted of 7 murders but suspected of many more. He was a cold ruthless killer with no motive and an in controllable rage... who just wanted to be the centre of attention.
Archibald Hall - Monster Butler
S2 Ep4
6.0
28th Oct 2012
Fred Dinenage investigates one of Scotland's most enigmatic serial killer - Archibald Hall, known as the Monster Butler. Hall's lust for a luxurious lifestyle turned him from a conman into a callous murderer.
Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath
S1 Ep3
7.0
15th May 2011
Fred Dinenage examines the crimes of Brides in the Bath murderer and bigamist George Joseph Smith, who drowned his three wives between 1912 and 1914.
Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer
S1 Ep6
7.0
5th Jun 2011
The case of Harold Jones, found guilty of murder at the age of 15 in 1921, who is also suspected to have been 1960s serial killer `Jack the Stripper'.

Murders That Shocked The Nation Episode Guide

Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer
S1 Ep1
4.8
1st May 2011
Fred Dinenage investigates 1940s murderer John George Haigh, who notoriously dissolved his victims' bodies in acid.
Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner
S1 Ep2
8.0
8th May 2011
The presenter explores the crimes of Graham Frederick Young who, after serving 15 years for poisoning his parents, laced an entire factory's tea with deadly thallium.
Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath
S1 Ep3
7.0
15th May 2011
Fred Dinenage examines the crimes of Brides in the Bath murderer and bigamist George Joseph Smith, who drowned his three wives between 1912 and 1914.
Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther
S1 Ep4
8.0
22nd May 2011
Fred Dinenage explores the life of multiple murderer and armed robber Donald Neilson, who killed 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle in 1975.
Episode 5 - John Christie - 10 Rillington Place
S1 Ep5
7.5
29th May 2011
Fred Dinenage examines the case of John Christie, who murdered six women between 1943 and 1953 and hid their bodies in his house at 10 Rillington Place in Notting Hill, London.
Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer
S1 Ep6
7.0
5th Jun 2011
The case of Harold Jones, found guilty of murder at the age of 15 in 1921, who is also suspected to have been 1960s serial killer `Jack the Stripper'.
Episode 7 - Derek Bentley
S1 Ep7
7.0
12th Jun 2011
The case of Derek Bentley, who was hanged for the murder of a policeman during a burglary in Wandsworth, south London, in 1952, even though it was his 16-year-old accomplice Christopher Craig who pulled the trigger.
Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis
S1 Ep8
7.0
19th Jun 2011
Presenter Fred Dinenage reflects on the story of Ruth Ellis, who was found guilty of the murder of her estranged lover. She was hanged for the offence in 1955, the last woman to suffer such a fate in the United Kingdom.
Episode 9 - The Krays
S1 Ep9
8.0
26th Jun 2011
Author Fred Dinenage, who conducted a series of interviews with the Kray twins for their autobiography, recounts the time he spent with them and presents their true story.

The best rated episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation are:

Patrick Mackay S2E7 rated 8.0
Mary Bell S2E3 rated 8.0
Episode 9 - The Krays S1E9 rated 8.0
Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther S1E4 rated 8.0
Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner S1E2 rated 8.0

The lowest rated episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation are:

Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer S1E1 rated 4.8
Peter Manuel S2E2 rated 6.0
Archibald Hall - Monster Butler S2E4 rated 6.0
Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath S1E3 rated 7.0
Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer S1E6 rated 7.0

The first episode of Murders That Shocked The Nation aired on May 01, 2011.

The last episode of Murders That Shocked The Nation aired on November 25, 2012.

There are 17 episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation.

There are 2 seasons of Murders That Shocked The Nation.

Yes.

Murders That Shocked The Nation is set to return for future episodes.

Murders That Shocked The Nation Episode Rating Graph

Best Episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation

Patrick Mackay

Mary Bell

Episode 9 - The Krays

Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther

Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner

Worst Episodes of Murders That Shocked The Nation

Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer

Peter Manuel

Archibald Hall - Monster Butler

Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath

Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer

Murders That Shocked The Nation Episode Guide

Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer

Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner

Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath

Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther

Episode 5 - John Christie - 10 Rillington Place

Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer

Episode 7 - Derek Bentley

Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis

Episode 9 - The Krays

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