Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen

A sober, respectful true-crime travelogue that walks real streets while piecing together old wounds, leaving you thoughtful rather than thrilled.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen, Irvine Welsh

Overview

Vicky McClure, and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, travel the UK exploring historic, culturally significant crimes that have changed the face of modern Britain. From unsolved murders, to miscarriages of justice that have changed the law; each episode features Vicky and Jonny doing a deep dive into each case. Speaking to experts, historians, police officers and victims’ families, they investigate the lasting impact each murder has left on the community and why these cases still resonate today.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, death, justice, memory

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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