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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death is a 2002 ITV television drama about the life and crimes of serial killer Harold Shipman. Starring James Bolam in the role of Shipman, the programme was directed by Roger Bamford and written by Michael Eaton. It was broadcast on 9 July 2002, and attracted a viewing audience of 7.37 million. The programme was released on DVD on 15 July 2013 by Strawberry Media, in association with ITV.
Original Release
07/09/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Stainton | John Shaw |
| Olive Pendleton | Kathleen Grundy |
| Veda Warwick | May Clarke |
| Tony Melody | Len Fellows |
| James Bolam | Dr. Harold Shipman / Harold Shipman |
| Jacqueline Pilton | Primrose Shipman |
| Mary MacLeod | Ivy Lomas |
| Helen Donohue | Surgery Receptionist |
| Clare Kerrigan | Julie - Teenage Girl / Julie |
| Demelza Randall | Debbie Bambroffe |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael Stainton | John Shaw |
| Olive Pendleton | Kathleen Grundy |
| Veda Warwick | May Clarke |
| Tony Melody | Len Fellows |
| James Bolam | Dr. Harold Shipman / Harold Shipman |
| Jacqueline Pilton | Primrose Shipman |
| Mary MacLeod | Ivy Lomas |
| Helen Donohue | Surgery Receptionist |
| Clare Kerrigan | Julie - Teenage Girl / Julie |
| Demelza Randall | Debbie Bambroffe |
| Irene Skillington | Bereaved Woman |
| Alan Rothwell | Alan Massey |
| John Flanagan | Jim King |
| Deborah Norton | Debra King |
| Sushil Chudasama | Junior Doctor |
| Wilfred Harrison | Mr. King / Mr King |
| James Hazeldine | DI Stan Egerton |
| Gareth Thomas | Rev Denis Thomas |
| Sally Sheridan | Dr. Linda Reynolds |
| Stewart Howson | Security Guard |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Allen Jewhurst | Executive Producer |
| Keith Richardson | Executive Producer |
| Clive Entwistle | Producer |
| Nick Finnis | Producer |
| David Noble | Producer |
