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Unnatural Causes

LIVE on Stage This Autumn 2025
Pathologist, author, professor, aviator

About Richard

Pathologist

Richard trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital medical school at Hyde Park Corner, qualifying in 1977, and then completed his postgraduate training as a forensic pathologist in 1987. He immediately joined what was then the elite forensic department at Guy's Hospital.

Author

Richard Shepherd was born in West London but grew up in Watford. At the local grammar school he was introduced to a medical textbook smuggled into the classroom by a friend which opened his eyes to the world of crime and murder, setting him on a lifelong quest to understand death in its many forms.

Professor

Richard is an experience Senior Lecturer and Professor who has taught at universities around the world and lectured to professional audiences at national and international conferences. He has also talked to students in several secondary schools to encourage them to study medicine, science and the law.

Aviator

Richard is an avid aviator who has had his Private Pilot Licence since 2004. He has flown well over 500 hours mainly in the UK but also in Europe and internationally. He regularly flies both a Cessna 172 and a Piper PA28 and he owns a share in a Spitfire Mk26. Richard finds flying a good way to relax - most of the time.

Discover the Secrets Hidden in Death with Dr Richard Shepherd – LIVE on Stage This Autumn 2025.

Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK’s most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour: Unnatural Causes – Time of Death. Following his acclaimed 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr Shepherd brings audiences an unmissable evening exploring the mysteries of life, death, and many minutes in between.

Books

Fascinating, gruesome yet engrossing

Richard and Judy Daily Express

Heart-wrenchingly honest

Prof. Sue Black Author of All That Remains

One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put down

The Times Book of the year

A deeply mesmerising memoir of forensic pathology. Human and fascinating

Nigella Lawson Food writer, chef and cooking show host

Notable TV appearances

Autopsy: The Last Hours of

Dr Richard Shepherd analyses the autopsy reports of some famous celebrities in an attempt to understand their lifestyle and what their last days were like.

Death Detective

A multipart series for the BBC, investigating recent sudden deaths in real time with actual demonstrations in the mortuary and also looking back at some of his complex and interesting cases.

Supported by Richard

Charities