Crimes That Shook Britain

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Starts Monday, 16th September at 9pm

We shed new light on the chilling crimes that created shockwaves across the country and changed the UK forever. Told through the eyes of those at the heart of the crimes, the new series analyses the events that led to such atrocities before examining the devastating effects that they have left in their wake. Using drama reconstructions, witness accounts, police interviews, archive news pieces and intimate access to victims and families; every episode of this compelling series explores the dark depths of some of Britain’s most infamous and disturbing cases.

Elle Edwards

Murder on Christmas Eve: The shooting of Elle Edwards

On Christmas Eve 2022, 26-year-old Elle Edwards was an innocent victim of a shooting. Her murder shook Wallasey Village

Victoria Gate at the entrance to Forbury Gardens in Reading

The Reading park terror attack that claimed three lives

A brutal terror attack on three innocent men. Read about the 2020 attack in a Reading park, the background of the victims and the effects on their families

An XL Bully dog

Deadly XL Bully attacks in the UK

The UK has seen a spate of high-profile fatal XL Bully attacks in recent years. Learn about the most shocking cases and the history of the Dangerous Dog Act

Shakira Spencer

'Treated like a slave': The torture and murder of Shakira Spencer

Delve into the cruel murder of Shakira Spencer and explore what happened leading up to the death of the London-based mum

A vigil for Brianna Ghey

Brianna Ghey: The transgender girl murdered by two teenagers

Brianna Ghey was stabbed 28 times in a vicious attack by a teenage boy and girl after they lured her to meet in a local park

Lee Pomeroy

Killed in front of his son: The murder of Lee Pomeroy

On 4th January 2019, IT consultant Lee Pomeroy was murdered on a London-bound train while travelling with his 14-year-old son

Iuliana Tudos (L) and Catherine Burke (R)

The double-murderer who terrified North London

London is no stranger to violent crimes, but the atrocities committed by Kasim Lewis shook the city on a whole new level

A park bench with photographs of Sophie Lancaster and flowers laid on top

Sophie Lancaster: Murdered for being different

Sophie Lancaster was murdered in August 2007. She was attacked by a violent gang simply for being different. Learn more about Sophie’s legacy.

Flowers and candles are laid at a tribute to innocent people who have died

How to watch the new series of ‘Crimes That Shook Britain’

The new series of 'Crimes That Shook Britain' examines the cases that have rocked the nation

David Wails (L), Joe Ritchie-Bennett (C) and James Furlong (R)

What's coming up on 'Crimes That Shook Britain'

Crimes That Shook Britain is returning to Crime + Investigation for its ninth series to investigate the cases that really shocked the nation

'Crimes That Shook Britain' - 'Starts Monday 16 September 9pm' - A title card for the new series of 'Crimes That Shook Britain' which features images of Sophie Lancaster, Brianna Ghey, Elle Edwards and Jack Lis

Crimes That Shook Britain: Official Trailer

Crimes That Shook Britain is back, featuring eight new episodes which shine a new light on some of the country's most high-profile recent crimes

'Crimes That Shook Britain' - Flowers and candles are laid at a tribute to innocent people who have died

Crimes That Shook Britain

Shedding light on the chilling crimes that created shockwaves across the country and changed the UK forever.

Starts Monday, 16th September at 9pm

Police cars outside the Manchester Arena

The Manchester Arena attack: Remembering the tragedy and its impact - Crimes That Shook Britain

The devastating Manchester Arena bombing took place on 22nd May 2017, during an Ariana Grande concert. 22 innocent lives were lost while many others were injured

April Jones

The five year old Welsh girl that was abducted - Crimes That Shook Britain

Five-year-old April Jones, who had mild cerebral palsy, was abducted ten years ago near her home in Machynlleth

Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone

Two policewomen lured to house and killed - Crimes That Shook Britain

Drug dealer Dale Cregan hit the headlines in 2012 when he murdered police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone.

Rolf Harris walking out of court through a melee of police and journalists

Rolf Harris, the terrifying and disgraced entertainer - Crimes That Shook Britain

A deep look into the case of Rolf Harris. The once beloved Australian entertainer who was later found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault against minors