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The Widower
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The Widower

2014-03-17 · 46 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama · Mystery

Over a thirteen year period, a seemingly mild‐mannered male nurse, Malcolm Webster, set about poisoning and murdering his first wife, attempting to do the same to his second wife and moving on to a further scheme to deceive his third fiancée.

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Creators
Jeff Pope
Production companies
Octagon Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Reece ShearsmithReece ShearsmithMalcolm Webster
Kate FleetwoodKate FleetwoodFelicity Webster
Federay HolmesJane Drumm
James LaurensonJames LaurensonBrian Drumm

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