A view into some of the world's most infamous killers, including Colin Ireland.

Thrill Killers

Documentaries & Lifestyle

A look at murderers who kill for thrills, featuring Britain's "Gay Slayer" Colin Ireland, the "Kindly Killer" Dennis Nilsen, and Australia's "Backpack Killer" Ivan Milat.

Encounters With Evil

A view into some of the world's most infamous killers

What is it like coming face-to-face with the world’s most deranged criminals? From serial killers to cult leaders, sex offenders to kidnappers. The series includes extensive ITN archive, expert analysis and interviews with those closest to the cases.

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A look back at the history of three psychopathic serial killers.

Psychopaths

A look back at the history of three psychopathic serial killers, Peter Tobin, Ian Brady and Joanna Dennehy, who murdered three men in 10 days.

An exploration of control, in particular that imposed on the daughter of Josef Fritzl.

Evil Imprisoners

An exploration of the control imposed by some of the world's most twisted jailers, including Josef Fritzl, who kept his daughter in a dungeon for 24 years.

A look into the motivations of cult leaders who brainwash their followers.

Prophets of Doom

A look into the motivations of cult leaders who brainwash their followers, including Jim Jones, David Koresh and Marshall Applewhite.

Looks at predators who kidnap and murder, including serial child molester Robert Black.

Kidnap Killers

Takes a look at predators who kidnap and murder their victims, including Robert Black, a serial child molester and murderer, who terrorised the UK for decades.

An analysis of criminals who prey on their family members, including Jeremy Bamber's case.

Killer in the Family

An analysis of criminals who prey on their family members, including the case of Jeremy Bamber who killed three generations of his during the White House Farm murders.

Cannibalistic crimes, including the notorious case of the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

Flesh Eaters

Cannibalistic crimes include the notorious case of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered multiple young men before consuming them, and an infamous German case.

An examination of sexual predators, including Fred and Rosemary West.

Sex Crimes

An examination of the crimes of married sexual predators Fred and Rosemary West, and murderers Peter Sutcliffe and Steven Wright.

An analysis of deadly doctors, including Josef Mengele, Beverly Allitt and Harold Shipman.

Murderous Medics

An analysis of deadly doctors, including Josef Mengele, Beverly Allitt and Harold Shipman, to whom The Hippocratic Oath meant nothing.

Encounters With Evil

Encounters With Evil

Series 1

1. Thrill Killers

1. Thrill Killers

2. Psychopaths

2. Psychopaths

3. Evil Imprisoners

3. Evil Imprisoners

4. Prophets of Doom

4. Prophets of Doom

5. Kidnap Killers

5. Kidnap Killers

6. Killer in the Family

6. Killer in the Family

7. Flesh Eaters

7. Flesh Eaters

9. Sex Crimes

9. Sex Crimes

10. Murderous Medics

10. Murderous Medics