Surgeon Gabriel Weston explores the history and development of forensic science. Sherlock has his mind palace, Morse his music - every detective has an edge. For most, it's forensic science. This three-part series provides a rare and fascinating insight into the secret history of catching murderers, charting two centuries of the breakthroughs that have changed the course of justice. Surgeon and writer Gabriel Weston explores this rich history through some of the most absorbing, and often gruesome, stories in the forensic casebook - and looks ahead to how forensics will continue to solve the murders of the future.
Show Info
Network: BBC Four
(2015 -
2015)
Schedule: Thursdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
CrimeHistory
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Instruments of Murder
Episode 1x03; Jul 2, 2015
Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness.
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x03: Instruments of Murder | Jul 2, 2015 | |
1x02: Traces of Guilt | Jun 25, 2015 | |
1x01: A Question of Identity | Jun 18, 2015 |