‘Sickening’ true story retold in harrowing BBC drama that hooked fans

A "horrifying" crime series inspired by true events is now available to stream at no cost.

Rillington Place originally broadcast on the BBC in 2016 and can be watched on the free streaming platform. The three-episode drama chronicles the offences of British serial killer John Christie.

Christie was a serial murderer who was found guilty of killing at least eight individuals throughout the 1940s and 1950s. He murdered his victims in his residence at 10 Rillington Place in Notting Hill, London.

He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to capital punishment in 1953.

Taking its title from the address where he resided, the BBC drama portrays the circumstances surrounding his offences, and also depicts Christie implicating his neighbour, Timothy Evans, for two of the killings, which resulted in his wrongful execution in 1950, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/horrifying-crime-series-based-terrifying-37043100">the Mirror</a>.

The BBC synopsis reads: "Reconciled after living apart for nine years, John Reginald Christie (Tim Roth) and his wife, Ethel (Samantha Morton), move into the ground floor flat of 10 Rillington Place, West London. The adjustment to a new life, in a small, rundown property, is particularly felt by Ethel, but she strives to please her husband.

"Ten years on, Timothy Evans (Nico Mirallegro) and his wife Beryl (Jodie Comer) move into a flat upstairs and fall prey to Christie's influence and tales. When Beryl becomes pregnant with a second child, already struggling to make ends meet following the birth of baby Geraldine, the Evanses allow Christie to help them with deadly consequences for the young newlyweds."

The spine-tingling drama provoked a strong response from audiences upon its initial broadcast, once they discovered the harrowing true story behind it.

One wrote: "Well... this was an outstanding retelling of the murders committed by the extremely creepy, soft-spoken Mr Christie, who was brilliantly played by Tim Roth. It was a very dark, superbly written three-part drama."

Another said, "Wow, Tim Roth and Samantha Morton are just brilliant in this series based on real events. Believe me, you'll want to watch the whole series in one go; it's so well worth it. Tim Roth is creepy but so damn good at it."

Another called it "wonderfully horrifying", while someone else said: "Dark, disturbing, perfect and believable."

Yet another fan called it "a compelling and enthralling watch," while another wrote, "A bone-chilling performance."

Someone else wrote: "I was sickened by John Christie's HORRIBLE crimes, and I do not flinch easily. If you love dark, slow, and terrifying, then this is for you!"

Rillington Place is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.