Fred Dinenage narrates this true-crime series that examines the lives and crimes of Britain's most notorious murderers. Each episode reconstructs the cases through police interviews, court footage, and testimony from victims' families, with analysis from journalists like Geoffrey Wansell and criminologists including Elizabeth Yardley.
The programme distinguishes itself by focusing on the psychological profiles of killers who often appeared ordinary to their neighbours, colleagues, and even families. Since its 2017 debut on Pick (later Sky Mix and Sky Crime), the series has examined 96 cases across ten seasons, with episodes dedicated to figures like Harold Shipman, Ian Brady, and Myra Hindley.
Production values remain modest, relying heavily on archive material and talking-head interviews rather than expensive reconstructions. The show's longevity owes much to Britain's insatiable appetite for true-crime content and its methodical approach to well-documented cases, even if the presentation sometimes veers towards sensationalism. The series continues to air new episodes, suggesting there's no shortage of material in Britain's criminal history.
Production Details
Pick / 10 Seasons / 96 Episodes / 2017 - Present
Main Cast
Geoffrey Wansell as Self - Author & Journalist
Elizabeth Yardley as Self - Criminologist
Fred Dinenage as Narrator (voice)
Emma Johnson as Tania Nicol
