TVTV NewsChannel 4Need to knowChannel 4's Vengeance: Murder on the Heath is a two-part factual drama that is available to stream now15:49, 26 May 2026Vengeance: Murder on the Heath premieres tonight on Channel 4(Image: CHANNEL 4)Is Channel 4's Murder on the Heath based on a true story?Channel 4 has broadcast a shocking two-part factual drama exploring the notorious 'honeytrap murder' that gripped Britain - and episodes can be streamed online.Vengeance: Murder on the Heath aired at 9pm on Sunday (May 24) and tells the chilling true story of 21-year-old Gagandip Singh, who was brutally killed by his friend Harinder 'Ravi' Shoker in 2011. The TV executive was lured to his death in a deadly love triangle that went horrifically wrong.The victim was beaten unconscious before being placed in the boot of his sister's Mercedes, which was then driven to Blackheath and set ablaze. Channel 4 explains: "He died a terrible death on Angerstein Lane – a post-mortem revealed he was alive when the car was ignited and that he died from inhaling toxic fumes."Mundill Mahil, who lured Gagandip to the student house where he was attacked, was described during the trial as "manipulative, vengeful and deceitful". She had alleged he tried to assault her, leading to the fatal confrontation.Writer and director Aysha Rafaele said: "It's a haunting crime that continues to cast a long shadow and I am proud to have been able to work with such a talented young cast of up and coming British Asian actors to bring this devastating story to C4."Shoker was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 22 years and remains behind bars, while accomplice Darren Peters received 12 years for manslaughter and Mahil got six years for GBH with intent.READ THE FULL STORY: Who is Harinder Shoker and where is he now as Channel 4's 'haunting' drama airs‌