Four Lives

[maggiebee]

Binge watched Four Lives last night about the murders of four young men by serial killer and rapist Stephen Port. Chilling portrayal of Port by Stephen Merchant who I barely recognised. The investigation was so fundamentally flawed that an inquest jury recently found that it probably contributed to three of the four deaths. Not for the faint hearted methinks.

[wolf63]

I read about the Police investigation and it was badly managed from the start.

I can't remember the details but the police's inaction caused more deaths.

[MargoTester]

We watched it and thought that Stephen Merchant and Sheridan Smith were excellent. Couldn't believe the ineptitude of the police in not linking the murders.

[MargoTester]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/10/mets-failings-contributed-to-deaths-of-stephen-ports-victims-inquest-finds

[Maydup]

It was great, a really good and well constructed piece of drama. lots to think about in terms of assumed prejudices. I recommend it as a binge watch too.

[tiggerblue10]

Which channel?

[Mamyalynne]

BBC 1

[Patsy33]

On my list to watch.

[ToraToraTora]

wow I'm a huge fan of Stephen Merchant, I'll be watching that myself, cheers mags. Similar thing was the portrayal of Dennis Nilsen by David Tennant. I always think this sort of thing highlights how good these actors are.

[tiggerblue10]

Cheers Mamy, now on my watch list.

[Patsy33]

^ ^^
Both brilliant actors.

[tiggerblue10]

Appropriate Adult was good too, about Fred West.

[tiggerblue10]

Dominic West was brilliant as Fred West.

[ToraToraTora]

James Bolam as Harold Shipman, another amazing piece of acting.

[KUSTARD]

I've seen lots of programmes about Shipman, Tora and I like James Bolam but I must have missed that one. Is it a long time ago that it was on?

[murraymints]

very good..I remember the case...beggars belief how negligent the polis were !!

[ToraToraTora]

KUSTARD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306943/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_17

[anneasquith]

I watched it Maggie, despite my dislike of Sheridan Smith. Worth watching .

[ladybirder]

Very good back to back watch last night. Stephen Merchant gave me nightmares, I could see him staring at me every time I closed my eyes.
Anne I thought I was the only one who couldn't stand Sheridan Smith so good to see I'm not alone.

[KUSTARD]

Thanks for that Tora. 20 years ago so MIGHT have seen it and forgotten but none of the cast ring any bells either