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Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story
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Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story

Wed, Apr 29, 2026
  • Documentary
  • Crime
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Running · 3 aired
Season 1
3 episodes · 3 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Wed, Apr 29, 2026 · 60m

    Episode one explores the poisoning 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.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Wed, May 6, 2026 · 60m

    Episode 2 charts the immediate fallout of the attack, as staff on the hospital ICU battled to save the lives of the Skripals and local police officer Nick Bailey, who had become accidentally contaminated with Novichok. Public health officials worked round the clock with specially trained British armed forces in an attempt to stop the spread of the poison across Salisbury, while counter-terrorism officers launched a manhunt for those responsible.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Wed, May 13, 2026 · 60m