One Killer Punch

BFBS Extra, Monday 9th October, 9.40 pm.

One Killer Punch explores the phenomenon of a one punch kill, a single hit with dire consequences.

From a row over a parking space in an Asda car park to an unanticipated fight outside a nightclub and an argument at a teenage house party, these singular moments result in one life-changing act, a deadly punch. By examining three different assaults, this Cutting Edge documentary shows that a single punch can have a colossal effect, often in innocuous locations and circumstances. Compelling CCTV and mobile phone footage charts the moments leading up to a fatal assault.

One Killer Punch examines the repercussions of a single impulsive act of violence for both the victim and the perpetrator, exploring the long-lasting impact of an instant. The programme hears from three accidental killers and observes the circumstances that led up to a fatal punch, how their lives have changed, how their guilt affects them and the complex emotional journey that follows...