The Murder Of Lee Irving: Disability Mate Crime Sky Crime/now, Sunday 18 April, 9pm
This docu tells the seriously disturbing story of Lee Irving, who was murdered in Newcastle in 2015. Lee, 24, had a learning disability that made him vulnerable to the influence of James Wheatley, who he believed to be a friend. Wheatley is now serving 23 years in jail for killing Lee, while Wheatley’s mother, girlfriend and lodger are also behind bars for having watched the crime. ★★★★