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Burke and Hare

Duration: 1 hour, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Macabre dark comedy loosely based on the true story of the infamous 19th-century duo who provided cadavers to Edinburgh's medical establishment for anatomical dissection.

When the supply of bodies of executed criminals begins to dry up, William Burke and William Hare find new ways to keep up with demand. Show less

Contributors

William Burke:
Simon Pegg
William Hare:
Andy Serkis
Doctor Knox:
Tom Wilkinson
Doctor Monro:
Tim Curry
Mad Maggie:
Gabrielle Downey
Hangman:
Bill Bailey
Patterson:
Michael Smiley
Captain Tam McLintoch:
Ronnie Corbett
Danny McTavish:
David Hayman
Old Joseph:
Christopher Lee
Director:
John Landis

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