Bad Blood: The Untold Story Behind the Hepatitis C and HIV Scandals

Production Details

Title: Bad Blood

Format: Series / ITV

Filming Location: Manchester, UK

Production Begins: March 2026

Producer: Ben Stephenson – Polly Hill

Writer/Producer: Peter Moffat

Synopsis: The Drama Focuses On How Haemophiliacs And Those With Other Blood Disorders Were Contaminated With Tainted Blood Infecting Them With HIV And hepatitis. In 2022, a report found that around 1,250 people with bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and that at least a further 2,400 people were infected with Hepatitis C. Around three-quarters of those infected with HIV died and at least 700 infected with Hepatitis C died, the report concluded. An inquiry took place last year with the likes of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviewed.

Production Company

Poison Pen

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London, W12 7FQ

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About Bad Blood

Bad Blood exposes the tragic history of hepatitis and HIV infections among individuals with bleeding disorders in the UK. A 2022 report indicated that approximately 1,250 people were infected with HIV, while at least 2,400 were affected by Hepatitis C, leading to significant mortality rates within these groups. The series explores the consequences of these infections, highlighting the struggles faced by patients and the healthcare system. An inquiry launched last year included testimonies from high-profile figures, such as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, aiming to shed light on this public health crisis and its lasting impact on lives.