Disappointing and missing key details
The documentary feels rushed and that it needed another three episodes at least.
Key events such as Fred's brain injury, Rose's relationship with her father, more background on Rena and Ann McFall, the possibility that other victims such as Mary Bastholm may exist are all missed. Whilst some victims are given some coverage and family interviews conducted, an episode giving background on each victim would have emphasised the person behind the victim.
The new footage is interesting but seems to be the whole purpose behind the documentary rather than an attempt to add further context to the events being described.
Ironically Howard Sounes' (contributor and producer) own podcast contained much more information on this subject than contained in this documentary.
Frankly there have been channel 5 documentaries that are more detailed and informative.
Key events such as Fred's brain injury, Rose's relationship with her father, more background on Rena and Ann McFall, the possibility that other victims such as Mary Bastholm may exist are all missed. Whilst some victims are given some coverage and family interviews conducted, an episode giving background on each victim would have emphasised the person behind the victim.
The new footage is interesting but seems to be the whole purpose behind the documentary rather than an attempt to add further context to the events being described.
Ironically Howard Sounes' (contributor and producer) own podcast contained much more information on this subject than contained in this documentary.
Frankly there have been channel 5 documentaries that are more detailed and informative.
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- 13 may 2025