Cracking the Case

Every crime leaves a trail. Fingerprints, DNA, a move caught on camera. BBC News journalist Calum Leslie is joined by two experts - one who investigates how crimes are committed and one who digs into why.

The team examines the evidence that led to convictions and put some of the UK's most notorious criminals behind bars. Gaining access to information that usually remains sealed, Cracking the Case gives professional insights into the psychological profile behind the criminal act and walks the audience through how the perpetrators were caught.

At the heart of each episode lies a thorough exploration of the impact crime has on victims and their families - giving a voice to the people most profoundly impacted by terrible events by hearing directly from them.

Show Info

Web channel: United Kingdom BBC iPlayer (2025 - now)
Average Runtime: 27 minutes
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Crime
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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Previous Episode

The Heist, the Hit and the Hunt

Episode 2025-09-01; Sep 1, 2025

 'He's been shot, he's been shot!' Gunfire breaks the silence of a summer's evening in Woodford, East London.The victim lies bleeding as the assailant speeds off in a waiting car. The same vehicle is used to flee a burglary in Kent the evening prior.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2025-09-01: The Heist, the Hit and the HuntSep 1, 2025
2025-09-01: The Predator behind the CameraSep 1, 2025
2025-09-01: The Torso Wrapped in PlasticSep 1, 2025
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