Why Did They Do It?

When it comes to serial killers, there’s one thing everyone wants to know, were the protagonists mad or bad? In the final episode of An Appointment With Murder, the good doctors ask the question of Dr Harold Shipman and Dr Bodkin Adams, or indeed, anyone who chooses murder as their final option.Plus, what happened next after both trials? The failings of the police and judicial system and the psychological makeup of Shipman and Bodkin Adams and the impact and legacy both doctors left on the medical profession that are still being felt years later.Presenters: Dr Harry Brunjes & Dr Andrew JohnsProducer: Philip WildingEditor: Chelsey MooreSound Design: John ScottProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniA Daily Mail production. Seriously PopularJoin The Crime Desk to hear all episodes in series one straight away. Plus, you'll get exclusive weekly bonus episodes of our award-winning podcast The Trial, ad-free listening across all of our shows, and early access to brand-new series like our high-stakes investigative series, Heists, Scams & Lies.Become a member today at thecrimedesk.com.Go to enteromed.co.uk and use code IBS30 at checkout, for an exclusive 30% discount on Enterosgel IBS & Diarrhoea Relief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.