Crimes That Shook Britain

Crimes That Shook Britain (2008- )

RunningDocumentary showDrama, Crime

Dermot Murnaghan joins us as we uncover the truth behind the crimes that shocked the nation in a brand new and exclusive series of Crimes That Shook Britain.

Join us as we shed new light on the chilling crimes that created shock-waves 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.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Crimes That Shook Britain first premiere?

Crimes That Shook Britain first premiered on May 8, 2008.

Who is the narrator of Crimes That Shook Britain?

The narrator of Crimes That Shook Britain is Ronnie Fox.

What channel originally aired Crimes That Shook Britain?

Crimes That Shook Britain originally aired on History UK.

How many episodes were in the first season of Crimes That Shook Britain?

The first season of Crimes That Shook Britain had six episodes.

How many seasons of Crimes That Shook Britain were made?

Crimes That Shook Britain had 13 seasons.

What kind of crimes does Crimes That Shook Britain focus on?

Crimes That Shook Britain focuses on some of the most shocking crimes to have happened in Britain's history.

Has Crimes That Shook Britain won any awards?

Yes, Crimes That Shook Britain won Best Factual Series at the RTS North East Awards in 2015.

Is Crimes That Shook Britain available to stream online?

Yes, Crimes That Shook Britain is available to stream on Amazon Prime.

Are the crimes featured in Crimes That Shook Britain solved or unsolved?

Some of the crimes featured in Crimes That Shook Britain are solved, while others are unsolved.

Has any celebrity appeared on Crimes That Shook Britain?

Yes, David Seaman, a retired footballer, appeared on an episode of Crimes That Shook Britain.

Does each episode of Crimes That Shook Britain focus on a single crime?

Yes, each episode of Crimes That Shook Britain focuses on a single crime.

What is the runtime of an episode of Crimes That Shook Britain?

The runtime of an episode of Crimes That Shook Britain is 60 minutes.

Has any book been published about Crimes That Shook Britain?

No, there is no book that has been published about Crimes That Shook Britain.

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