Once Upon a True Crime
Four of Britain's best-known crime writers turn detective in a brand-new series Once Upon a True Crime. Featuring Peter James, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham and Douglas Skelton, the show investigates the real-life murders that inspired some of the acclaimed authors' most famous novels. In each episode, the writers retrace the steps of the killers and victims, taking viewers through every twist and turn in the story. With unprecedented access to experts, witnesses and journalists that covered each case, the murders are pieced together and new, untested theories surface in attempt to resolve mysteries that remain.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Suspense
Four of Britain's best-known crime writers turn detective in a brand-new series Once Upon a True Crime. Featuring Peter James, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham and Douglas Skelton, the show investigates the real-life murders that inspired some of the acclaimed authors' most famous novels. In each episode, the writers retrace the steps of the killers and victims, taking viewers through every twist and turn in the story. With unprecedented access to experts, witnesses and journalists that covered each case, the murders are pieced together and new, untested theories surface in attempt to resolve mysteries that remain.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
The Babes in the Wood Murders with Peter James
43 mins
The Babes in the Woods Murders: Crime writer Peter James explores the tragedy of the so-called 'Babes In The Wood' murders in Brighton in 1986.
Episode 2
The Moors Murders with Mark Billingham
44 mins
The Moors Murderers: Mark Billingham explores the story of the couple whose gruesome crimes helped to inspire his bestselling novel, Their Little Secret.
Episode 3
The Peter Manuel Murders with Denise Mina
44 mins
The Peter Manuel Murders: Award-winning writer Denise Mina lifts the lid on Scotland's most notorious serial killer, Peter Manuel, on which she based her book The Long Drop
Episode 4
The Ice Cream Murders with Douglas Skelton
Douglas Skelton digs into the infamous 1980s gangland turf war which terrorised Glasgow's East End and influenced his book, Blood City.