Series synopsis
Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 29, 2026. It ended on May 13, 2026.
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, doctor ...
Premise
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.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 29, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No one wants to tip into a hot war 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. |
April 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Ground Zero In the aftermath of the Novichok attack, medics battle to save the Skripals and PC Nick Bailey. The army try to stop the poison spreading. And a manhunt begins. |
May 6, 2026 |
| 3 |
Enough to kill 10,000 people Further Novichok casualties cause panic in the community. As the case becomes a murder investigation, how should the UK respond to such blatant Russian aggression? |
May 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 29, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 13, 2026 |
| Status | ended |