Doctor John Bodkin Adams enters the frame. A Northern Irish doctor with a foreboding personality, and big aspirations to go with it. Life in Eastbourne as a GP is sweet, but when the unexpected death of patient ‘Bobbie Hullett’ sparks a mysterious phone call to police, everything changes.
What has been happening behind closed doors of Dr Adams’ visits?
Presented by Vinny Hurrell.
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell.
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
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19:42
Episode 2: A Fatal Practice
Death, death and more death. A high profile arrest shines a spotlight on some surprising goings on among Eastbourne patients. Brash and determined ‘Detective Superintendent Herbert Hannam’ is assigned to the case. Hannam is consumed by the investigation with his complete focus locked into uncovering what he can, about Dr Adams. But will he get more than he bargained for? Heroin, morphine, barbiturates. Lashings of drugs, readily consumed by elderly rich patients.
Details of the treatment and death of many well-to-do Eastbourne patients, come to light.
Presented by Vinny Hurrell.
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell.
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
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22:28
Episode 3: Echoes of Trust
A clear picture emerges of how deeply entrenched in the lives of his patients, the ‘good doctor’ was. Was this all-consuming trust and care, or something much more sinister? Can Doctor John Bodkin Adams, convince his patients to do anything he commands? A common pattern in diagnosis starts to emerge and DS Hannam believes he has uncovered the driving force behind many of Doctor Adams’ decisions.
But, has the detective superintendent misjudged John’s motives?
Presented by Vinny Hurrell.
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell.
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
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25:48
Episode 4: The Trial of the Century
Doctor John Bodkin Adams finds himself in the Old Bailey, in front of the imposing Judge Lord Devlin. The country is hooked by revelation after revelation leading to titillating newspaper headlines across the tabloid front pages. Arrogance and secrecy is laid out for all to see, as medical professionals, scientists and a barrage of other ‘justice thirsty witnesses’, reveal their truths.
A shocking twist to the interrogations in the witness box, surprise almost everyone in the room.
Presented by Vinny Hurrell.
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell.
Executive Editor: Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
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18:59
Episode 5: A Gay Love Triangle?
Salacious gossip of an ignorant era, or the underlying’s of corruption and control? We discover surprising claims of passion and companionship that sweep the Eastbourne landscape. However, exactly who is involved and where do their tentacles of power lead? An investigation within an investigation highlights direct moves from within a high profile medical association, that may change the course of the case. But what are the true motives? Conspiracy with a capital C?
‘Professional Secrecy’ rears its head.
Presented by Vinny Hurrell.
Produced, edited and mixed by Vinny Hurrell.
The Executive Editor is Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland Production
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