Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Top cast
James BolamHarold Shipman
James HazeldineDI Stan Egerton- Olive PendletonKathleen Grundy
- Veda WarwickMay Clarke
- Jacqueline PiltonPrimrose Shipman
Peter GunnDS John Ashley- Clare KerriganJulie
- Mary MacLeodIvy Lomas
Siobhan FinneranKathleen Adanski
Alan RothwellAlan Massey
Tony MelodyLen Fellows- Colin MeredithBrian Burgess
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Harold Shipman: Doctor Death” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.