Series synopsis
Britain's Deadliest Kids is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Quest on May 11, 2019. It ended on July 31, 2021.
An investigation into the stories of some of Britain’s most infamous children. What led these young people to kill, and could it have been avoided?
Premise
An investigation into the stories of some of Britain’s most infamous children. What led these young people to kill, and could it have been avoided?
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- William Cornick as Self (footage)
- Lorraine Thorpe as Self (footage)
- James Fairweather as Self (footage)
- Lucas Markham as Self (footage)
- Kim Edwards as Self (footage)
- Joshua Davies as Self (footage)
- Henry Esdon as Thomas Purcell
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 11, 2019 | June 15, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 1, 2020 | December 5, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 31, 2021 | July 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
William Cornick A clever child from a loving home, William Cornick shocked Britain when he stabbed his teacher, Ann Maguire, to death at his school in Leeds. This documentary explores the possible causes of his pathological hatred. |
May 11, 2019 |
| 2 |
Lorraine Thorpe In 2009, Rosalyn Hunt and Desmond Thorpe were murdered by teenager Lorraine Thorpe and her accomplice. Was Britain's youngest double female killer always destined to kill? |
May 18, 2019 |
| 3 |
James Fairweather 15-year-old James Fairweather terrorised a local community with random deadly attacks that left two people dead. What made him carry out such brutal murders? |
May 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Murder of Ellie Gould In Wiltshire, 17-year-old Ellie Gould was attacked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Ellie's parents and friends speak about the tragedy. |
November 1, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Murder Of Sophie Lancaster The case of 20-year-old Sophie Lancaster, who was attacked and brutally beaten by a gang of teenagers. Sophie's mother and friends talk about the tragic events. |
November 8, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Murder Of Jodie Chesney A 17-year-old girl was out with friends in an East London park when she was stabbed by unknown assailants. Fatally, it was a case of mistaken identity. |
November 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Murder of Rhys Jones In Liverpool, 11-year-old Rhys Jones was shot dead as he walked home from football practice. His dad and his football coach discuss this tragic story |
July 31, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Murder of Lindsay Birbeck The Murder Of Lindsay Birbeck. Mother-of-two Lindsay Birbeck's body was found in a quiet corner of a graveyard. Her family and ex-partner speak out about this devastating murder. |
July 31, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Murder of Liam Gray Eighteen-year-old Liam Gray was attacked and stabbed through the heart by one of his friends. His mum and sisters speak out about the tragedy for the first time. |
July 31, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Quest |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 11, 2019 |
| Last aired | July 31, 2021 |
| Status | ended |