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The Widower

Series Overview

Over a thirteen year period, a seemingly mild‐mannered male nurse, Malcolm Webster, set about poisoning and murdering his first wife, attempting to do the same to his second wife and moving on to a further scheme to deceive his third fiancée.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

46 min per episode

Air Date Window

2014 – 2014

Premiered: Mon, Mar 17, 2014

Created By
Jeff PopeJeff Pope

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Mar 31, 2014

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Webster continues to evade capture and plans to bigamously marry Simone, while DI Henry is being thwarted at every step of his investigation.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Widower | Encore | ITVOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-20

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Whittington

Screenplay & Story

Jim Barton

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Paul Whittington

Paul Whittington

Director

Jim Barton

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Widower

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What is The Widower about?

Over a thirteen year period, a seemingly mild‐mannered male nurse, Malcolm Webster, set about poisoning and murdering his first wife, attempting to do the same to his second wife and moving on to a further scheme to deceive his third fiancée.

How many seasons does The Widower have?

The Widower comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Widower?

Key cast members in The Widower include Reece Shearsmith, Kate Fleetwood, Federay Holmes, James Laurenson.

Who created or directed The Widower?

The Widower was developed and directed by Paul Whittington.