Britain's Most Evil Killers

In 1988, 21‑year‑old Anthony Arkwright of South Yorkshire embarked on a killing spree. He murdered three people, one of whom was his own grandfather. The attacks took place within South Yorkshire, and all three victims were killed during a short period of violence.

The programme titled is presented as a single‑episode instalment that recounts a real‑life incident. It falls under the broader category of a programme, with its focus centred on a specific, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The format is straightforward, delivering the events in a concise, episode‑length structure. At the heart of the episode is the tale of a 21‑year‑old man from South Yorkshire named Anthony Arkwright. In 1988 he embarked on a brief but deadly rampage, taking the lives of three individuals. Among those he killed was his own grandfather, a fact that underscores the shocking nature of the spree. The narrative follows the sequence of these murders, highlighting the age of the perpetrator, his regional background and the year in which the crimes occurred. The episode sticks closely to these core details, offering no embellishment beyond the essential facts. It presents Arkwright’s age, his South Yorkshire origins, the 1988 timeline and the total number of victims—three, with one being a family member. By keeping the focus narrow, the programme delivers a clear, factual account of the events without venturing into speculation or additional storyline elements.