The Life and Crimes of William Palmer

The story

Keith Allen plays William Palmer in this true story of a Victorian-era English surgeon who uses poison to settle scores and ward off debt. William lacks a sense of regret, even after killing his wife, brother and three of his own children.

Cast & crew

Keith AllenDr. William Palmer

Jayne AshbourneAnnie Palmer

Linda BassettMary Thornton

Judy CornwellMrs. Palmer

Richard CoyleJohn Parsons Cook

Ben MilesThomas Palmer

Dominic BorrelliSamuel Cheshire

Ron DonachieLeonard Bladon

Christian Burgess

Christian BurgessGeorge Palmer

John Bleasdale

John BleasdaleHenry Bladon