4 episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | 20080204 | 20080205, 20080721 | Award-winning author Louise Welsh examines the legend of Sawney Bean, known for centuries as the notorious patriarch of a clan of cannibals who was executed for murder. |
| 01 | 02 | 20080211 | 20080212, 20080722 | Award-winning author Louise Welsh examines the real story behind the Woods/Pirie Trial of 1811 in which a pupil accused her two schoolmistresses of having an affair. |
| 01 | 03 | 20080218 | 20080219, 20080723 | Award-winning author Louise Welsh examines the real story behind the death of Lord Darnley, one of the greatest murder mysteries in Scottish history. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | 20080225 | 20080226, 20080724 | Award-winning author Louise Welsh examines the true story of 'Deacon William Brody', the ingenious burglar who led a double life; city councillor by day, thief at night. |