Channel 4's Vengeance: Murder on the Heath is a two-part factual drama that premieres tonight (May 24) at 9pm, delving into a shocking true crime that captivated the nation. The series explores the so-called 'honeytrap murder' of 21-year-old Gagandip Singh, who was killed by his friend Harinder 'Ravi' Shoker in 2011.
What is the story behind Vengeance: Murder on the Heath?
The drama is based on real events. Gagandip Singh, a TV executive, was beaten and left to die after being placed in the boot of a car that was set ablaze in London. The case gained notoriety due to the involvement of Gagandip's friend Mundill Mahil, who lured him to her home. According to reports, Mahil alleged Gagandip had attempted to assault her, leading to a plan with Harinder Shoker to confront him.
Channel 4's synopsis describes it as "a tale of young love and ill-conceived revenge that goes terribly wrong. When two friends fall for the same woman a deadly love triangle develops." The drama draws from real police interviews, text messages, court documents, and original interviews, immersing viewers in the young British Sikh community.
Where is Harinder Shoker now?
Harinder Shoker was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for murder, with a minimum term of 22 years. As of 2026, he would be over halfway through that sentence and remains incarcerated. His accomplice, Darren Peters, received 12 years for manslaughter, while Mundill Mahil was jailed for six years for GBH with intent.
Writer and director Aysha Rafaele said: "As a British Asian filmmaker with a background in documentaries, I am fascinated by real stories from our community that are both specific to the culture but also resonate well beyond it. Everything about the shocking murder of Gagandip Singh and the circumstances surrounding it was to prove extraordinary."
Vengeance: Murder on the Heath airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
