HAROLD Shipman is the only British doctor to be convicted of murdering his patients. Dubbed Dr Death, he was sentenced to life in prison for his horrific crimes. But who exactly was he?

A filmmaker is set to re-examine the case of Harold Shipman. The GP - thought to be Britain's most prolific serial killer - was convicted of murdering 15 of his patients in January 2000.

Harold Shipman became known for being one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history, with an estimated 250 victims. He was born on January 14, 1946, on the Bestwood Estate, a council ...