The Investigator: A British Crime Story

A sober, unsettling plunge into real unsolved crimes, mixing interviews and dramatic reconstructions to keep you quietly gripped and uneasy.

Created by

Adam Wimpenny, Hugh Ballantyne

Genres

Crime, Documentary

Starring

Mark Williams-Thomas, Kerrie Thomason, Alice Harding

Overview

Mark Williams-Thomas returns to ITV for an explosive and ground-breaking new investigative series that shows how real life crime can be far more compelling than fiction. The murder of Carole Packman, whose body has never been found, continues to affect the lives of many of those involved and as Williams-Thomas discovers, the shocking tale of murder, fraud, deceit and lies has left family members desperate for answers. In a UK television first, The Investigator: A British Crime Story, will follow the case over four explosive episodes, combining stylized drama with compelling documentary.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, mystery, grief, deception

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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