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Last year, the UK's armed police officers out more than 16,000 operations in England and Wales, dealing with marauding fugitives, organised criminals, tense hostage situations and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism. This programme follows operations carried out by armed response teams, combining real footage from the missions with news coverage of the aftermath, and testimony from the officers themselves
Uncovering some of the most notorious killings in hotel rooms across the UK – victims checked in but, tragically, never left alive.
The inside story of the brutal unsolved murders of three young women in 60s Glasgow. It was Scotland's biggest manhunt, but the notorious serial killer has never been caught
A two-part documentary about the abduction of single mother Tina Herrmann, her two children and a neighbour in the sleepy Ohio town of Apple Valley in 2010.
The brutal killing of his mum when he was a year old, changed Daniel Wing’s life forever. Over 30 years later, her murder remains unsolved and Tina Wing is all but forgotten. Now Daniel is determined to discover the truth about the tragedy that shaped his past. Who murdered his mum? As Daniel finds out more about the vibrant and happy woman Tina was, tragedies in her past are revealed - and the repercussions of her death on the family become clear. Daniel learns more about the sequence of events that led to Tina’s death. As he gets to know her better, his thoughts turn to his father - who was tried and acquitted of Tina's murder. Who did kill Tina? Daniel explores what his mother’s story can reveal about an epidemic of violence against women and asks why his mum never got justice. He is guided in his journey by expert contributions from the police, barristers and charities.
One year after her vanishing, why are there still so many unanswered questions about Nicola Bulley's disappearance? This documentary looks at the notorious case, delving into questions that never got answered, with testimony from those who lived through the tragedy.
Ever wondered what the world's criminals eat for breakfast? This BAFTA-nominated series steps inside the homes of arms dealers and cartel members to find out how dirty money is being spent in private.
In 2021, young Leeds lawyer Fawziyah Javed fell from the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. Hours later her husband was arrested for murder. Did she fall or was she pushed?
The destructive capacity of love is all too real in these stories of fatal attractions, relationships that turned so sour it led to murder. Featuring reconstructions and interviews with families of both the victims and the killers.
Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.
Take an unnerving dive into the cases of stalkers whose unrelenting obsession with a celebrity led to jarring and tragic ends. Every episode unfolds with two seemingly separate timelines building to a climax of fear and violence with each story presented through expert interviews, recreations, actual case files and insights from seasoned law enforcement officials.
Three-part documentary telling the chilling story of a nurse who was convicted of murder, attempted murder and grievous bodily harm of 13 children under her care at hospital in 1991.
Gripping three-part docuseries examining the assassination of the so-called 'Essex Boys' in 1995, a case that has sparked countless gangster films, books and a frenzy of speculation.
In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, triggering one of the highest-profile missing person investigations ever seen in the UK. But the story that gripped a nation soon unravelled into something far darker as suspicions turned closer to home. Featuring firsthand testimony this two-part documentary revisits a case that shocked and divided the country.
Who polices the police? In Avon and Somerset several officers are accused of mistreating or sexually exploiting members of the public. But can coppers really investigate their own?
When a young woman goes missing, a team of detectives find themselves caught up in an evil game of cat and mouse with a murderer.
Not all serial killers are the same – but many share twisted desires and use similarly devious methods to get their perverse kicks. Just as many serial killers have a victim type, so there are types of murderers: from the handsome charmers, who could seduce any woman in the blink of an eye but can’t be satisfied unless they kill, to the power hungry sadists for whom there’s no pleasure without pain. This is a new twist on the globally successful ‘Born To Kill?’ series. As usual, one new killer is investigated in each episode, but this series we will be delving into the extensive ‘Born To Kill?’ archive, to draw comparisons with some of the most iconic serial killers in history.
A major, revealing in-depth re-examination of the Falconio and Lees mystery, an infamous case from 2001 concerning a horror story of abduction and death on a lonely Australian highway.
Cases of wrongful conviction plague the justice system, leading to many decades – and even lives – lost behind bars. In an intimate portrayal of justice, the true experience of being wrongfully convicted and the impact that lasts are revealed.
Fast Justice reveals, for the first time, the drama of the operation on the ground and back at base. Viewers get unprecedented access into the snap decision making between officers in the thick of the action and in the dedicated control room. Fast Justice follows real stories as they happen, including hair-raising chases, adrenaline fuelled raids, and multiple arrests.
This series takes an in-depth look at some of Britain's most high-profile murders in recent memory and examines just how police nabbed the culprits.
The gruesome story behind the Moors Murders.
The story of the murder of British backpacker Grace Millane and how her killer was caught.
Terrifying tales - what happens when victim & perpetrator are family?
This series features notorious cases in which killers tried to commit the perfect crime, only to be undone by their own mistakes.
A fast paced and surreal comedy series in the style of a 1970s cop drama, following a detective and his assistant in their fight against strange characters who keep murdering people.
Observational documentary following the work of Northumbria Police across Newcastle, Sunderland and beyond, telling stories of the force's officers and victims of crime.
Reggie Yates enters Bexar County Jail in Texas, to experience what it's like to be an inmate in the American criminal justice system, and understand how prisoners with mental health problems are treated behind bars. Then, he puts himself through another intens
Real Crime is a British documentary television series produced by ITV Studios for the ITV network. Each episode examines a notorious crime and includes interviews with relatives of the victims. It has been broadcast since 2001 and is currently in its tenth series. From 2008 each episode is presented by Mark Austin and is often listed as Real Crime with Mark Austin.
Two-part documentary telling the chilling story of a prolific gang of abusers.
Tracking a specialist tactical unit from Kent Police who hunt down and capture suspects who have gone on the run. Featuring dramatic manhunts, investigations and chases, it's a game of tactics and nerve for Sgt Ian Cameron and his team.
Boys Banged Up is an unflinching insight into life inside a prison for young offenders (YOI).
Ireland's Most Evil Killers delves into the sordid world of some of the most notorious murderers the country has ever seen. The gripping five-part series examines the disturbing cases of five of Ireland's most infamous killers: Joe O'Reilly, Colin Whelan, Catherine Nevin, Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, and Eric Locke.
The dramatic twists and turns of the investigation into Rachel O’Reilly’s murder in 2004, and the devastating impact it had on her loved ones, featuring testimony from those who were closest to the case.
Martin Kemp lifts the lid on Britain's most notorious killers including the Wests, Harold Shipman, the Suffolk Strangler and the Yorkshire Ripper.
A three-part series that goes undercover with the covert officers targeting people who pose a sexual threat to children. Cameras watch on as officers gather the evidence that will help bring to justice child sex offenders hiding on the internet.
Life at the Military Corrective Training Centre with soldiers who've broken the law.
June 24, 2015, John `Goldfinger' Palmer, once one of Britain's richest gangsters, is shot dead. Private investigators TM Eye, led by David McKelvey, re-examine Palmer's murder as part of a present-day investigation.
Two-part true documentary examining the events that led to the murder of 78-year-old former army officer David Jackson by his 66-year-old wife Penny in Somerset on the eve of Valentine's Day 2021.
Coastline Cops features police forces that protect the worst areas of Britain's 10,500-mile coastline and the variety of techniques they use to apprehend criminals.
The dead never lie. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd shows how bodies reveal the truth, helping murder victims' families get justice for their loved ones.
The story of one of Scotland’s most notorious double murders. This series charts the twists and turns of a case that remained unsolved for over 35 years.
Members of an international task force are followed as they work to stop environmental crime.
Former detectives re-open the file on suspected serial killer Charles Sobhraj, aka 'The Serpent', who agrees to be interrogated about several murders from the 1970s.
In America at any one time there are over 70,000 children behind bars. Kid Criminals meets children in high-security juvenile prisons who have committed shocking crimes.
Lancashire Police's major investigation team and the crimes they investigate, such as armed robbery, rape and murder. From the first call to the crime scene, and to charging the suspects, the cameras capture it all.
Two-part documentary following the investigation to identify the brutal killer of beloved grandmother June Fox-Roberts... from the chilling initial call to the final court hearing.
Do you really know the person you're dating? 91 million of us search for love online, but internet dating can be dangerous. With access to the victims' families and police, this series looks at real life love stories that ended in tragedy.
Three-part series mixing documentary storytelling with dramatized elements as it examines Rachel Nickell's murder and police failures in catching her killer Robert Napper.
Historical murder cases involving women. Explore the most shocking real-life crimes and murders both committed by women and against them.
Repo Recall is about Sean James, aka The Repo Man, and his team. Sean invites members of his old crew onto the couch where upon they reminisce about old times and what they used to get up to. But like any old story, things get added to and elaborated over time...
From the longest criminal trial in UK history, to headline-hitting murder prosecutions, this series revisits 12 high-profile and memorable court cases which shocked Scotland.
The astonishing inside story of how, in the wake of his 2020 election defeat, Donald Trump and his loyalists set out to engineer victory.
The truth about Britain's gangs is complex and deep. It is a hidden world where selling drugs, robbery and extreme violence area normal part of everyday life. This is a unique look into the heart of British gang culture.
First-hand testimonies tell the story of one of the UK's largest murder investigations. Left in the killer's wake are devastated families and a huge police inquiry piecing together the disturbing puzzle of an unknown serial killer.
Exploring the corruption within the Metropolitan Police force in the 1960s and 70s eventually leading to the formation of its first anti-corruption unit, A10. With the use of archive footage, insider interviews, and secret recordings, public myths surrounding the incorruptibility of London police are interrogated, revealing uncurbed levels of malfeasance within the force, and revealing the story behind the infamous Times investigation which unearthed unpleasant truths about policing to the broader public.
Tasnim was 16 months old when her dad set her mum's home in Telford alight. Before he set the house on fire, he carried baby Tasnim to safety, placing her under an apple tree in the garden. Tasnim's mum, grandmother and aunt were all killed in the blaze. Lucy Lowe, Tasnim's mum, was just 16 years old. Azhar Ali Mehmood, Tasnim's dad, has served 18 years in jail for triple murder. He is now eligible for release and Tasnim has been asked to bring her opinion to the parole board. Tasnim, now 19 years old, wants answers about why her dad killed her mum. Her search takes her back to the late 90s as she investigates her parents' relationship, and it reveals a shocking truth that takes her deep into a secret that rocked a community.
Three women were jailed for the unthinkable crime of murdering their own babies. Could the mathematical theory used to convict these women really be a conspiracy of lies used by powerful men to target defenseless grieving mothers?
An exploration of the American justice system and the complications that arise during some particularly tough cases.