The WORST episodes of Place of Execution

Every episode of Place of Execution ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Place of Execution!

In 1963, young Alison Carter left her home in the small English village of Scardale and vanished. The mystery devastated the community and captivated police officer George Bennett. In modern day London, journalist Catherine Heathcote is putting the finishing touches on her documentary about the case. However, the previously helpful Bennett, now in his seventies, suddenly pulls out of the film. What makes him hesitant to discuss the case that made him a hero? The past and present interweave as both Bennett and Heathcote attempt to unravel the mysteries...

Last Updated: 10/8/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Episode 1
star
7.73
82 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2008

Catherine Heathcote (Juliet Stevenson), a high-flying journalist, is putting the finishing touches to a documentary about the case of schoolgirl Alison Carter, who vanished from her home in 1963 and was never seen again. Her film focuses on DI George Bennett, then a young and ambitious detective, who became closely involved with the case. However, Bennett suddenly withdraws his cooperation and Catherine must travel to the place where it all happened to find out why.

Directors: Daniel Percival
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Episode 2
star
8.00
74 votes

#2 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2008

Catherine Heathcote reluctantly starts to fear that DI George Bennett manipulated evidence.

Directors: Daniel Percival
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Episode 3
star
8.01
74 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2008

Desperate to end the secrets in Scarsdale, Catherine makes a fateful final visit to the village.

Directors: Daniel Percival
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