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Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK.
Series 14. The Playground Murder
Audrey Gillan traces the ripple effects of the murder of a child, by a child.
Previously on Crime Next Door:
Series 1. An Assassin Comes to Town
Gunshots kickstart an extraordinary tale of state terrorism.
Series 2. Servants and Saints
Exploring the story and allegations of a global religious group.
Series 3. Death on the Farm
After fifty years the community of Llangolman seek justice.
Series 4. The Salisbury Poisonings
Follow the public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess.
Series 5. The Golden Toilet Heist
Exploring a story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.
Series 6: Who Killed The Shakoors?
A father's fight for justice after surviving a house fire that killed his family.
Series 7. The Ballad of Big Mags
A vigilante matriarch with dark secrets comes to regret stepping into the media spotlight.
Series 8. When a Catfish Kills
‘Chloe’ isn’t a real girl. She’s a catfish and her demands have fatal consequences.
Series 9. The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
A kidnapped girl, a ransom trail and the ultimate test for a cop who always gets his man.
Series 10. The Vanishing Cyclist
The baffling story of a cyclist who vanished in the Scottish Highlands.
Series 11. The Anglesey Vampire Killer
How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
Series 12. The Beast of Birkenhead
Diane Sindall's murder in Merseyside led to Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice. Peter Sullivan's conviction collapsed after 38 years leaving the real killer unknown.
Series 13. The Confession
Until a killer confesses, police believe two heartbroken people died in a suicide pact.
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The Playground Murder: 2. This is the Day
Diane Watson’s best friend Pauline Love helps carry her home, just yards away from the playground. When Diane’s parents – Jim and Margaret - open the door they are horrified to find their child bleeding and struggling for breath. Their son
The Playground Murder: 1. Bad Blood
On the 10th of April 1991, Diane Watson and Barbara Glover stand in the middle of a school playground, surrounded by a circle of children. Barbara has come armed with a knife. Why? Written and produced by Audrey Gillan and Laurence Cook Ser
The Playground Murder: Trailer
In 1991 – a teenage girl takes a knife to school and commits murder in the middle of a playground full of children. The killing of Diane Watson devastates her family and shocks a whole country. Following her trial, the killer, 15-year-old B
The Confession: 6. The Ring
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 6– The
The Confession: 5. The Trial
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 5 – The
The Confession: 4. The Secret
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 4 – The
The Confession: 3. The Innocent
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 3 – The
The Confession: 2. The Affair
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 2 - The
The Confession: 1. The 12 Apostles
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. Episode 1 - The
The Confession: Trailer
The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess. In Crime Next D
The Beast of Birkenhead: 8. Whispers
As police put out a renewed appeal, we question whether long ignored patterns of sexual violence raise the possibility of a serial offender and whether Diane’s killer could have been stopped. We are also reminded that Diane Sindall’s murder
The Beast of Birkenhead: 7. The Profiler
A Geographical Profiler looks at the two locations connected to Diane Sindall’s murder. It’s suggested that Diane’s killer was local and may have struck before. As new testimony suggests Diane may not have been attacked in the alleyway and
The Beast of Birkenhead: 6. Back In Birkenhead
Returning to Birkenhead in the wake of Peter Sullivan’s release, we focus on Diane Sindall and the community still living with her murder. Peter shares details of his arrest, interviews and alleged police pressure, alongside renewed police
The Beast of Birkenhead: 5. Unknown Male One
Recorded on the day of Peter Sullivan’s appeal as judges consider DNA evidence unavailable in 1987. As the new evidence points to an unknown male, decades-old evidence crumbles under scrutiny. The court delivers its decision leaving one dev
The Beast of Birkenhead: 4. The Wrong Fella
Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man. Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. His legal team battle missing records,
The Beast of Birkenhead: 3. Because She Was A Woman
Diane Sindall’s murder ignites a movement with women across Birkenhead. Fueled by anger and grief they challenge police attitudes, confront society’s view of women and demand change. Against this backdrop Peter Sullivan stands trial. We exa
The Beast of Birkenhead: 2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane Sindall’s killer uncovers another victim who was dressed in yellow and attacked near the scene on the same night, raising fears of a serial attacker in Birkenhead. A police appeal focuses on the mysterious “woman in yello
The Beast of Birkenhead: 1. The Murder
In 1986, Diane Sindall leaves work to drive home but never arrives. What happened that night marks the start of a decades long unsolved case. Through testimony from those who knew her and those who encountered the crime scene, we look at Di
The Beast of Birkenhead: Trailer
The murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead, Merseyside led to Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice when local man Peter Sullivan's conviction collapsed after 38 years. This series returns to the streets, alleyways and estates of Birkenhe
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 7. Live Forever
With the crime apparently solved, one unanswered question continues to hang over the village - and everyone connected to the case - a quarter of a century on. Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assistant Producer: Katie Hi
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 6. Don't Say His Name
As journalists get a first glimpse of the accused in court, they face strict secrecy around reporting his identity. Meanwhile, detectives face a reckoning – will the case hold up? Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assista
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 5. If The Shoe Fits
With a prime suspect no-one ever expected, detectives race against time to uncover the truth behind his unassuming appearance – and secure the evidence that could prove his guilt. Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assista
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 4. Bite Me
As police make an appeal for information on primetime TV, a phone call promises to unlock the entire case. The tip-off leads detectives somewhere they could have never expected. Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assistant
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 3. Silent Night
As Christmas approaches, the village is left reeling by a new death in their midst. As the rumour mill goes into overdrive, a ghostly piece of evidence appears before police eyes. Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assista
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 2. Lock The Doors
Fear spreads as the village realises what might be walking among them. Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assistant Producer: Katie Hill Executive Producer: Leonie Thomas Production Management: Amy Wheel and Janice Jardine
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 1. Shattering The Silence
An elderly woman is murdered in her own living room – and nothing about it makes sense. In the days after Mabel’s murder, fear takes hold as the village wonders if something uncanny is still among them. Then, just metres from the crime scen
The Anglesey Vampire Killer: Trailer
How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
The Vanishing Cyclist: 6: End Game
The family of Tony Parsons waited three years for answers on what happened to him. Now they face a longer wait - for justice. Prosecutors face a difficult decision - is this simply a case of dangerous driving? Or could the suspects face tri
The Vanishing Cyclist: 5: Recovery
Having new information is one thing. Finding out if it's true - is quite another! Armed with new evidence, police recruit specialist help to find the body of Tony Parsons. This episode hears how experts analysed the land - found clues in th
The Vanishing Cyclist: 4: A Breakthrough
Missing Persons cases are never closed. In the case of Tony Parsons - the active search had ceased. But officers were ready to revisit the case if ever new information came to light. So when a phone call came in, making an extraordinary cla
