
Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story
152026
DocumentaryCrime
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.
Production
Wonderhood Studios
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 29, 2026
Last Aired
May 13, 2026
Networks
Channel 4
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
No one wants to tip into a hot war
Air date: 2026-04-29
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.

E2
Ground Zero
Air date: 2026-05-06
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.

E3
Enough to kill 10,000 people
Air date: 2026-05-13
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?























