This Thing of Darkness
Award-winning drama series that explores the deep psychological effects of murder on both the victims' families and the perpetrators. Inspired by the real-life work of a forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist in secure prisons, the show delves into the complexities of the criminal mind. Each episode examines how murder impacts everyone involved, blending crime storytelling with psychological insight. The drama draws from authentic case experiences to create a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.
Episodes
5. Assoilized
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part Five – AssoilizedSeason finale. Kathleen and her daughter take the final steps towards understanding what lead Kathleen to kill her mother. Whilst Alex and her team find themselves challenged in court. DR ALEX BRIDGES ….. Lolita Chakrabarti
KATHLEEN ….. Maureen Beattie
LINDSAY ….. Helen Mackay
SANDRA ….. Lucianne McEvoy
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4. Involuntary Breach
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part Four – Involuntary Breach As the pressure builds within the secure unit housing Kathleen and Abi, Kathleen’s daughter returns to the table for family therapy. She’s about to come face to face with Abi who is intent on destruction. And in turn, Abi will face Alex who has a very different interpretation of Abi's apparent psychopathy. DR ALEX BRID
3. Diagnosis
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part Three – Diagnosis Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.Kathleen's unpredictable behaviour in the secure unit is becoming a cause for concern. Dr Alex Bridges ….. Lolita Chakrabarti
Kathleen ….. Maureen Beattie
Lindsay ….. Helen Mackay
Abi ….. Anna Russell-
2. The Unsaid
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part Two – The UnsaidDr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.Lindsay has agreed to take part in family therapy in the secure unit where Kathleen is being held. Unanswered questions and long-held resentments surface as Lindsay struggles to understand her mother's acti
1. Admission
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part One – AdmissionDr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.In this new 5 part series, she takes us into the world of secure units, explores the relationship between mothers and daughters and the impact of fatal violence on the lives it shatters. DR ALEX BRIDGES …..
Introducing This Thing of Darkness S4
More gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist and her work in secure hospitals.
The Dandelion and the Orchid
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen HornePart Five – THE DANDELION AND THE ORCHIDDr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.How thin is the line between love
The Christmas Killers
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen HornePart Four – The Christmas Killers Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.How do you come to terms with yo
A Pint with Pals
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen HornePart Three – A Pint with Pals Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.How do you cope with the extreme gri
The Elephant in the Room
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen HornePart Two – The Elephant in the Room Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.How much do childhood experien
A Dangerous Animal
by Frances Poet with monologues by Eileen Horne.Part One – A Dangerous AnimalDr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in put
Introducing This Thing of Darkness S3
Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of serious crime.This gripping drama explores the psychological impact of murder on teenage perpetrators and follows the fortunes of participants in a Long Sentence therapy group.Has Dr Bridges made a mistake in putting co-offenders together in Group therapy?
Part 7
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 7 of 7Written by Lucia Haynes and Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime.Desperation for answers, fear and love
Part 6
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 6 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes with Anita Vettesse; monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. Having realised Sarah poses an immediat
Part 5
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 5 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime. She also runs a trauma therapy group.When her profess
Part 4
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 4 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime.Paul and Sarah discover that the past still exerts eno
Part 3
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 3 of 7
Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime.Sarah has made a new friend, which feels like good news
Part 2
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 2 of 7 Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime.With Sarah out of prison, Paul begins to feel less and l
Part 1
The winner of the British Podcast Award for Best Fiction 2021 returns with a gripping drama about trauma, obsession and why we harm the things we love.Part 1 of 7 Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist, assessing and treating perpetrators of violent crime.Alex assesses a young woman as she is released from pr
Introducing This Thing of Darkness S2
Gripping drama inspired by a real forensic psychologist and her work in secure prisons.
Part 7
Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert Forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Will the truth about Jamie’s murd
Part 6
Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Has Laura really discovered who k
Part 5
Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Alex finds herself at an impasse
Part 4
Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert Forensic Psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. The Group begin to consider their r
Part 3
Written by Anita Vettesse with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this gripping drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family, and explores the long shadow of homicide through her therapy group for murderers. Whilst David remains in custody f
Part 2
Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes.
In this compelling psychological drama, Alex charts the impact of murder on the victim's family and explores the long shadow cast by homicide - via a therapy group for those who have committed murder. Whilst continuing to a
Part 1
Written by Lucia Haynes with monologues by Eileen Horne.Dr Alex Bridges is an expert forensic psychiatrist, assessing and treating perpetrators of the most unthinkable crimes. In this compelling drama, Alex charts the psychological impact of the murder of a young man on his family.
A week after 19 year-old Jamie’s murder, Dr Alex Bridges interviews the members of his family.
Cast:
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