Faking It: Tears of a Crime - Episode Guide

Recalling the events of 2008 when nine-year-old Shannon Matthews was reported missing from her home in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Her mother Karen made numerous emotional television appeals, but experts analysed the evidence to pinpoint tell-tale signs of a cover-up by the parent, who eventually confessed that she had known the child's whereabouts all along.

The disappearance of a young mother. Feeling under pressure, her husband invited a TV crew to clear his name, while experts analysed his statements for tell-tale signs of deception.

The murder of Cambridgeshire 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. Experts study media interviews of their killer, Ian Huntley, to expose his lies.

The case of Tracie Andrews, whose 1996 road rage attack killed her lover Lee Harvey. Plus, Hampshire businessman Mike Gifford-Hull's TV plea for his missing wife Farsi that hid the true facts of her disappearance.

The murder of building society manager Carol Wardell in September 1994, by her husband Gordon. Plus, the `honour killing' of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed in September 2003, suffocated by her parents Iftikhar and Farzana.

The case of paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead in 2013. He claimed it was an accident, but there were suspicions he was falsifying evidence.

The case of John Tanner, who took part in a police reconstruction when his fiancee vanished. Plus, Paul Dyson whose TV plea for his missing lover raised suspicions. Series examining the phenomenon of criminal cases where people publically feign innocence about a crime they have committed, shedding crocodile tears in the process.

The murder of best-selling author Helen Bailey by her partner Ian Stewart, who had earlier helped volunteers in her search. The 51-year-old's body was eventually found dumped in a cesspit beneath the garage of her £1.5million home in Royston, Hertfordshire, alongside that of her dog in July 2016. She had been drugged and suffocated.

The cases of Miles Evans and Fadi Nasri. Evans murdered his nine-year-old stepdaughter Zoe in 1997, but before her body was recovered he sat alongside her mother in an appeal for the public's help in finding her. In 2006, Nasri asked for help in finding the person behind a fatal knife attack on his wife Nisha, though in reality had hired two men to perform the killing to claim her life insurance.

The case of Levi Bellfield, who denied his connection to a series of murders and rapes. However, videotaped police interviews told a different story.

Experts analyse a man's deception following the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack. Police tapes expose the lies of a man who murdered his wife and hid her body in the freezer.

When arrested for historic sexual offences, TV weatherman Fred Talbot tried to hide the truth in police interviews. However, his repeated response of `no comment' spoke volumes.

Harold Shipman was a much-loved doctor. Millions watched the GP speaking on TV discussing the benefits of care, not knowing he'd already killed dozens of patients.

A case from May 1997, when eight-year-old Jamie Lavis was on the Manchester bus Darren Vickers was driving just prior to his disappearance. Vickers joined the hunt and spoke on television - but was hiding an awful truth. Bones from Jamie's torso were eventually found hidden in bushes on a golf course five months later, and evidence led detectives back to the driver.

Shana Grice was murdered after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Lane. He denied involvement, but experts examined police videos to determine the truth.

The murder of 16-year-old Bristol student Becky Watts. When she vanished in February 2015, suspicion fell on her step-brother Nathan Matthews and his partner Shauna Hoare. Experts analyse police interviews for the clues that proved compelling.

The case of Californian teacher Laci Peterson, who disappeared in December 2002 while eight months pregnant with her first child. Her husband Scott claimed he last saw her before he went fishing - but his secret mistress exposed his lies. Experts examine his behaviour.

A man who said he had survived the Grenfell fire, but that his wife and son were among its victims. After he claimed £12,500 and appeared on TV, police became suspicious.

In 1985, at White House Farm, Jeremy Bamber shot his parents, his sister and her twin sons. He protested his innocence - what do his messages from prison reveal?

One man's claims about a VIP paedophile ring threatened to destroy the reputations of some of Britain's most powerful people. But, was he telling the truth?

Christopher Halliwell is known to have killed two young women - is he responsible for more unsolved disappearances? Experts analyse his police interviews.

A young father returns to England after his wife and baby daughter are found shot dead at their US home. What really happened? Experts analyse his behaviour.

Why was Aram Kurd the only person to survive an explosion at his supermarket that killed five people? Experts identify his deception in TV and police interviews.

Craig Savage claims he never intended to kill his estranged wife and her mother and that his gun had gone off by accident. His body language tells a different story.

Experts examine how one of the biggest stars in British showbusiness got away with decades of sexual abuse.

Experts examine the behaviours of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. 

Donald Trump is one of the most powerful figures on the planet. Experts explore his words and behaviours.

Before his death in 2009, Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star on the planet. From leading the Jackson 5 as an 8-year-old singing sensation to forging his own glittering solo career, Jackson earned himself the title of the ‘King of Pop.' But for more than 20 years, Jackson's private life was marred by dark rumours and allegations. On two occasions, Jackson was accused of child sex abuse but never found guilty. More than a decade after his death, allegations against Jackson persist. Now, in Michael Jackson: A Faking It Special, using footage and interviews of Jackson and his family, experts in body language, speech and forensic psychology will controversially debate over the big question: was Jackson ‘faking it' when he was on camera?

When Shanann Watts and her two daughters vanished from their home, husband Chris gradually confessed to being responsible. Now, experts examine TV news interviews and interrogation recordings to pick out his chilling tell-tale clues.

Theodore R. Bundy conducted a reign of terror throughout the 1970s. Experts analyse courtroom and interrogation footage to reveal how he was able to stay one step ahead of the law.

British backpacker Grace Millane disappeared after going on a Tinder date in New Zealand. Experts analyse CCTV footage of her last hours and police interview tapes with her killer.

Gary Glitter sold millions of records, with a string of '70s hits, but the reality was very different. Experts analyse interviews and courtroom moments to reveal the dark truth.

Body language and linguistics experts give their verdict on whether British schoolgirl-turned-terrorist recruit Shamima Begum should be allowed to resume her former life in the UK.

Emile Cilliers attempted to murder his wife, Victoria, by sabotaging her parachute on a 4,000ft skydive. Experts examine Emile's chilling police interview.

Alice Ruggles meets soldier Trimaan Dhillon on Facebook. Experts analyse Dhillon's terrifying behaviour after Alice is found dead.

A man tries to fool a TV show into awarding him money. Three years later, he kills his partner then calmly lays a trail of false leads. Experts uncover the truth.

When a vulnerable young woman disappears from a remote Scottish village, a 16-year-old story of abuse, fraud and murder emerges. Experts reveal the hidden clues.

Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.

Paul Hemming strangled his partner, dumped her body in woodland, then calmly returned home to their children. Experts examine his denials and deceptions.

Five-year-old Logan Mwangi was killed by three members of his family. How did they attempt to cover up the crime, and why did they finally turn on each other.

Penny Jackson admits to killing her husband, only to plead not guilty in court. Experts examine an interview recorded on a police body cam to unravel the truth.

Robert Leeming, the prime suspect in a double-murder case, protests his innocence in a series of TV interviews. How did his risky publicity plan backfire.

Russell Williams led a shocking double life as a rapist and murderer. How did he give himself away as one of Canada's most dangerous criminals.

Andrew Burfield killed his ex-partner Katie Kenyon with an axe, then claimed her death a freak accident. Experts reveal the signs of his deceptions.

Sarah Everard's disappearance in March 2021 created panic amongst the women of Britain. Experts closely examine the behaviour of her notorious killer, Wayne Couzens.