Series
Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story
DocumentaryCrime
Telling the story of the 2018 poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the quiet city of Salisbury, an incident that sent shockwaves across the globe. Just months later, British mother of three Dawn Sturgess died accidentally after coming into contact with Novichok, the nerve agent used in the original attack. With gripping first-hand testimony, the shocking story of the 2018 poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in Salisbury. Featuring unparalleled access to police, doctors, government officials and the military.
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Seasons & episodes
1No one wants to tip into a hot war29 Apr 2026 · 47mPoisoning of Skripal - a reckless assassination attempt that put thousands of innocent lives in danger; and the efforts of those on the frontline to solve the investigation before anyone else fell ill.
2Ground Zero6 May 2026 · 47mIn the aftermath of the Novichok attack, medics battle to save the Skripals and PC Nick Bailey. The army try to stop the poison spreading. And a manhunt begins.
3Enough to kill 10,000 people13 May 2026 · 47mFurther Novichok casualties cause panic in the community. As the case becomes a murder investigation, how should the UK respond to such blatant Russian aggression?
Details
- First aired
- 29 Apr 2026
- Last aired
- 13 May 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Channel 4
- Episodes
- 3
