About this season
From the team behind Crimewatch, this brand new series tells the most dramatic and heartbreaking stories of how detectives have solved their most complex cases.
Episodes (10)
1. Never Forgotten
Aired 27 October 2025 • 28 min
How the senseless murder of a pensioner was finally solved, thanks to DNA preserved in her clutched hand. And a sister's fight for justice in the UK's oldest case of double jeopardy.
2. The Heist
Aired 28 October 2025 • 28 min
The Flying Squad hunt for a brazen gang stealing jewellery and cash across the UK. And a daring heist of valuable rare books sets police off on an international manhunt.
3. The Grey Tracksuit
Aired 29 October 2025 • 28 min
How CCTV of a change of tracksuit unlocked the truth about the senseless murder of a loved son. And South Wales Police disrupt a huge drugs gang.
4. Murdered in the Family
Aired 30 October 2025 • 29 min
The search for a vulnerable young woman unravels a tragic case of neglect and murder. And police investigating the murder of a popular teen find the key suspects very close to home.
5. The Confession
Aired 31 October 2025 • 29 min
Police are staggered by a thief with many disguises who goes on to confess far more than they could imagine. And how the net closed in on a gang stealing sentimental jewellery.
6. Fatal Collision
Aired 3 November 2025 • 28 min
When police arrive at a fatal collision, they must establish if its an accident or deadly driving. And officers in Durham deal with the tragic aftermath of a drunk driver.
7. Catching a Monster
Aired 4 November 2025 • 28 min
How the online brags of a drugs gang exploiting teens led to their downfall. And when a brave victim reports historic sex abuse, a determined detective fights for justice.
8. Extreme Measures
Aired 5 November 2025 • 28 min
A van driver calls 999 after making a horrific discovery and police must determine if he’s telling the truth or covering a terrible crime. Plus the hunt to catch a right-wing extremist.
9. Smoke and Mirrors
Aired 6 November 2025 • 28 min
A criminal gang making millions selling fake cigarettes are caught hiding their stash in secret drawers. And the drugs courier busted with £200,000 he claimed he had won on the slots.
10. Sparks Will Fly
Aired 7 November 2025 • 28 min
A gang illegally digging up roads to divert electricity to power dozens of cannabis farms was caught, plus a shoddy builder takes £35,000 from an unwitting victim.