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Four Lives

Four Lives

20226.41 Season3 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The true story of the courageous families of four young gay men who lost their lives to killer Stephen Port. Facing police failings, they fought for justice for their loved ones.

Created by Neil McKay
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Port

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Sarah Sak

Leanne Best

Leanne Best

Kate

Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett

Ryan Edwards

Kris Hitchen

Kris Hitchen

Tom Walgate

Robert Emms

Robert Emms

Ricky

Michael Jibson

Michael Jibson

DC Slaymaker

Ben Cartwright

Ben Cartwright

Det. Sqt. O'Donnell

Memet Ali Alabora

Memet Ali Alabora

Sami Sak

Rufus Jones

Rufus Jones

John Pape

Themes & Keywords

london, englandsexual abusebased on true storymurderserial killerjusticetrue crimegay themeeast london

About Four Lives

Four Lives is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of london, england, sexual abuse, based on true story, murder, serial killer, justice. Created by Neil McKay, it stars Stephen Merchant, Sheridan Smith, Leanne Best. The true story of the courageous families of four young gay men who lost their lives to killer Stephen Port. Facing police failings, they fought for justice for their loved ones.

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