Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Dead Man's Hollow: Nishan Bakunts

2002, a fireman discovers a body burning in a field, luckily for police, he put out the fire and preserved evidence. Police just had to identify the victim, and the murderer, and find a motive; so they have to use unorthodox methods.

Episode 2

Time of Death: Albert Walker

A body of a man is dredged up from the sea off the Devon coast. What at first looks like a tragic accident, or maybe even suicide, is revealed to be far more sinister; due to a fortuitous mistake.

Episode 3

Murder by Mail

A woman is killed by a parcel-bomb, now the police need to look for a killer who was miles away at the time.

Episode 4

The Hitman and the Hairdresser

A woman is stabbed and found near her home, all leads end up in dead ends until the police find a photo.

Episode 5

DNA of a Murder: Andrew George

March, 1984 a car is found abandoned in a ditched near Shrewsbury. Police trace the car to local resident, Hilda Murrel. 3 days later, when Hilda has not reappeared or moved her car, a search recovers her body in a nearby copse.

Episode 6

The Body in the Suitcase: Lorenzo Simon

42 mins

2014, Council workers spot a suitcase floating in the canal and pull it ashore. Upon opening the suitcase, the workers discover a dismembered body. With just a torso and one leg to examine, police have very little to work with.

Episode 7

Bodies of Evidence: Roger Sever

1993, Rutland Water locals Derek and Eileen Sever disappear without warning. There son says they spontaneously went to see a relative, without telling anyone, or taking either of their cars, and it's fine that no-one can contact them.

Episode 8

Resolution to Kill

Several London police districts need to work together in order to catch a serial killer who targets gay men.