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Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story

2026 · 1 season

A sober, gripping true-crime documentary that builds quiet dread through first-hand testimony and the weight of real events.

Created by
Sophie Wright
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Overview
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.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, politics, conspiracy, survival
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Created by
Sophie Wright
Genres
Documentary, Crime
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour1
Realism10
Romance0
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
documentary, crime
Created by
Sophie Wright
Music
Vincent Watts
Cinematography
Will Pugh
Length
1 seasons, 3 episodes
Network
Channel 4
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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