Rillington Place

Network:BBC One

Drama Crime

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S01E03 - "Reg"

Aired on Dec 13, 2016, 9:00 PM

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Description

Rillington Place focuses on the true stories of murderer John Christie, his wife Ethel, and their neighbour Timothy Evans, who all lived at the infamous address. Told from each of their viewpoints, this compelling drama explores the relationships and individual actions that led to this tragic miscarriage of justice, which contributed towards the abolition of capital punishment in Britain.

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: November 29, 2016
Ended: December 13, 2016
Schedule: Tuesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Ethel

Christie and his estranged wife Ethel are reunited after a nine year separation and move into 10 Rillington Place. As war breaks out, the fractures in their relationship begin to reappear, with deceit, suspicion and violence never far below the veneer of married respectability.

Nov 29, 2016

60 min

Tim

When newly-weds Tim and Beryl move into 10 Rillington Place they are befriended by their older neighbours, the Christies.As time passes and the young couple's relationship hits a rough patch, Christie's interest and influence over the couple takes a much more sinister turn.

Dec 6, 2016

60 min

Reg

After the strain of Timothy Evans' trial, Christie finds it increasingly difficult to maintain the charade.As his marriage breaks down he embarks upon a course of action which finally reveals his true nature to the world.

Dec 13, 2016

60 min