Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The Surgeon's Knife | 19910213 | 20131012 (BBC7) 20150727 (BBC7) 20230703 (BBC7) | Two bodies are found in a Scottish ravine. Dr Buck Ruxton's wife and maid are missing... BBC TV's Crimewatch UK presenter Nick Ross looks back at a case of murder from 1935. Written by John Scotney. Buck Ruxton - Marc Zuber Norman Birkett - Anthony Bate Other parts played by: Danielle Allan Timothy Carlton Fraser Kerr Timothy Bateson Nigel Carrington Michael Turner Producer: Mark Savage First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991. Nick Ross looks back at the case of Dr Ruxton, whose wife and maid went missing in 1935. |
| 01 | 02 | Cabin 126 | 19910220 | 20131019 (BBC7) 20150728 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) | Can you be convicted of murder if there is no body? BBC TV's Crimewatch UK presenter Nick Ross looks back at the death of the actress Gay Gibson, on board an ocean liner in 1947. Written by John Scotney. James Camb - Graham Blockley With: Timothy Bateson Timothy Carlton Tara Dominick James Greene Ian Lindsay Petra Markham Mark Straker Producer: Tim Suter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991. Nick Ross looks back at the death of actress Gay Gibson, on board an ocean liner in 1947. |
| 01 | 03 | The Major, The Scone And The Dandelions | 19910227 | 20131026 (BBC7) 20150729 (BBC7) 20230705 (BBC7) | One lump of arsenic or two? There were good reasons for Mr Martin to refuse an invitation to tea with the Major... BBC TV's Crimewatch UK presenter Nick Ross reviews the case of Major Armstrong's fetish and his poorly wife in 1920s Hay-on-Wye. Written by John Scotney. Major Armstrong - Aubrey Woods Dr Hincks - John Rowe Mrs Armstrong. - Petra Brigden With: Fraser Kerr Danielle Allan Timothy Carlton James Greene Nigel Carrington Producer: Mark Savage First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1991. Nick Ross reviews the case of Major Armstrong's weed killer fetish and his poorly wife. |
| 01 | 04 | The Body In The Trunk | 19910306 | 20131102 (BBC7) 20150730 (BBC7) 20230706 (BBC7) | For Tony Mancini the prospects of acquittal looked slim in May 1934. The police had discovered the body in his flat, and there seemed little doubt as to the identity of the murderer. BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews his case. So with Norman Birkett defending him, Tony still had a chance... Written by John Scotney. Tony Mancini - Peter Hugo-Dalyi Norman Birkett - Anthony Bate With: Tara Dominick Mark Straker Timothy Carlton James Greene Ian Lindsay Timothy Bateson Brett Usher Producer: Tim Suter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991. Nick Ross looks back at the case of Tony Mancini, who faced the death penalty in 1934. |
| 01 | 05 | Sheer Plod | 19910313 | 20131109 (BBC7) 20150731 (BBC7) 20230707 (BBC7) | Luton 1943: the discovery of a body in the River Lea sparks off a nationwide manhunt. But first the police must discover the identity of the dead woman. BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case Written by John Scotney. Chief Inspector Chapman ....... Norman Jones Bertie Manton ....... Ronald Herdman With: Timothy Carlton Mark Straker Andrew Wincott Petra Markham Brett Usher Tara Dominick lan Barker Terence Edmond Producer: Tim Suter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991. Nick Ross looks back to the murder of Irene Manton, whose body was discovered in in 1943. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | The New Year Nightmare | 19910320 | 20131116 (BBC7) 20230710 (BBC7) | On 31st December 1960: a meeting in an Essex pub lead to tragedy and a controversial court case. The New Year celebrations were hardly over when Jean Constable's body was found and the police inquiry began. 'It must have been a Yank', commented June Boshears, not knowing that it was her husband who had been arrested. BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case Written by John Scotney. Eugene Boshears: ....... Kerry Shale Jeavons ....... George Parsons, With: Jenny Howe Michael Turner Joanna Myers Angus Wright James Greene Emma Gregory Timothy Alcock David Bannerman Producer: Mark Savage First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1991. Nick Ross looks back to the 31st December 1960: to a deadly meeting in an Essex pub |
| 02 | 01 | The Wheels Of Justice | 19920110 | 20230814 (BBC7) | In wartime London, Rachel Dobkin is reported missing by her sister. A body is found in a south London church. Can Dr Keith Simpson prove it to be the murdered remains of Mrs Dobkin? BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Rib Davis. Dr Keith Simpson - Brett Usher Harold Dobkin - Ronald Herdman With: John Church Terence Edmond Joanna Myers Peter Penry-Jones John Webb Ann Windsor Andrew Wincott Matthew Sim Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992. The first of six murder cases where forensic evidence helped trap the murderer. |
| 02 | 02 | Bullets And Ballistics | 19920117 | 20230815 (BBC7) | In 1927, PC George Gutteridge is found shot dead in a country lane and two suspects are arrested. But can forensic evidence prove that the guns in their possession were the ones that shot the murdered policeman? BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Frederick Bradnum. DCI Berrett - Terence Edmond Fred Browne - David Learner William Kennedy - Eric Allen With: Ronald Herdman Peter Penry-Jones Matthew Sim Mark Straker Theresa Streatfeild Ian Swann Producer: Matt Thompson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992. Nick Ross reviews the shooting of PC George Gutteridge in 1927. |
| 02 | 03 | The Perfect Murder? | 19920124 | 20230821 (BBC7) | Elizabeth Barlow was found drowned in her bath in May 1957. She showed signs of having been drugged but no trace of any substance could be found. Had someone committed the perfect murder? BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Rib Davis. David Price - Philip Sully Det Chief lnsp Cheshire - Stephen Thorne Kenneth Barlow - Mark Straker Bernard Gillis, QC - David Sinclair With: David Learner Nicholas Murchie Joanna Myers Matthew Sim Theresa Streatfeild Peter Gunn Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992. Nick Ross reviews the drowning of Elizabeth Barlow in 1957 |
| 02 | 04 | The Bloodstained Hankerchief | 19920131 | 20230822 (BBC7) | In 1968, Mrs Claire Josephs was murdered in her flat. Police find a handkerchief stained with a rare blood group. Things look bad for the murderer if forensic evidence can match it with blood found on his clothing. BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Frederick Bradnum. DS Cummings - Sean Arnold Roger Payne - Ian Swann With: David Learner Peter Gunn Theresa Streatfeild Ann Windsor Joanna Myers Producer: Matt Thompson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992. Nick Ross reviews the death of Claire Josephs in 1968. |
| 02 | 05 | Murder On The Farm | 19920207 | 20230823 (BBC7) | 1974: Steven Jameson has been poisoned by paraquat which his wife accidentally spilled in a stew. But his doctor believes that Steven has been murdered. BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Rib Davis Alice Jameson - Moya O'Shea Steven Jameson - David Learner Dr Thompson - Keith Drinkel With: Ronald Herdman John Church John Webb Ann Windsor Peter Penry-Jones Kate Binchy Eric Allan Brett Usher Jonathan Adams Melanie Hudson Producer: Fiona McClean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1992. Steven Jameson was poisoned in 1974. Was it an accident - or a case of murder? |
| 02 | 06 LAST | The Bloody Thumbprint | 19920214 | 20230829 (BBC7) | March 1905: An elderly couple have been battered to death in their shop in south London. The only clue is a bloody thumbprint left on the lid of a cashbox. Can the police use this evidence to convict the murderers? BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence. Written by Frederick Bradnum. Alfred Stratton - Nicholas Murchie Albert Stratton - Jonathan Tafler With: Jonathan Adams John Church Timothy Carlton Terence Edmond Ronald Herdman Peter Penry Jones Ann Windsor John Webb Melanie Hudson Producer: Tessa Watt. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1992. An elderly couple have been battered to death. The only clue is a bloody thumbprint. |
| 03 | 01 | The Fingerless Strangler | 19930305 | 20240122 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews a case that took place during the Portsmouth blitz, when a pub landlady Rose Robinson was found strangled. Suspicion falls on a petty crook, Harold Loughans, but he had lost the fingers of one hand in an accident - would it have been possible for him to strangle the dead woman? And why did he face three trials? Dr Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel Harold Loughans - Eric Allan Maude KC - Brett Usher With: Jonathan Adams John Evitts Geraldine Fitzgerald John Fleming Barry J Gordon Dominic Letts Jillie Meers David Thorpe James Telfer John Webb Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993. Nick Ross reviews the murder of a pub landlady during the Blitz. Nick Ross reviews the murder of a pub landlady during the Blitz. Could forensics help solve the murder? Stars Keith Drinkel. |
| 03 | 02 | The Body In The Chalkpit | 19930312 | 20240123 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews a case of a body with a noose around the neck. In 1946, a man's body was discovered lying in a shallow trench, a noose around his neck. Was it suicide by hanging? If so, how did the body come to be found in a Surrey chalkpit? Dr Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel Dr Eric Gardner - Stephen Thorne Thomas Ley - Barry J Gordon With: Jonathan Adams Philip Anthony Geraldine Fitzgerald John Fleming Matthew Morgan Katherine Parr John Webb Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993. Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case of a body with a noose around the neck Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case of a body with a noose around the neck. Could forensics prove it was murder? Stars Keith Drinkel. |
| 03 | 03 | Hitch-hike To Murder | 19930319 | 20240124 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews the case of a murdered hitchhiker. In 1946, the strangled body of a hitchhiker, Dagmar Petrzywalski, is found by the roadside, her belongings strewn around. But one thing is missing - a yellow string bag. Later it's found in a lake miles away. But how did it get there, and is this a crucial clue? Dr Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel Fabian - Barry J Gordon Rowlings - Julian Rhind-Tutt With: Sandra James-Young Dominic Letts Jillie Meers Diana Payan John Evitts Jonathan Adams Jill Lidstone Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Hilary McLennan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993. Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case of a murdered hitchhiker and a vital clue... Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case of a murdered hitchhiker. Could forensics link a clue to suspected murderer? Stars Keith Drinkel. |
| 03 | 04 | The Wigwam Murder | 19930326 | 20240125 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews a case from the summer of 1942, when Southern England was teeming with soldiers preparing for D-Day. A young woman, Joan Wolfe, is living rough in a wigwam built by her soldier boyfriend, August Sangret. When her dead body is found, can Dr Keith Simpson prove that her boyfriend's knife was the murder weapon? Dr. Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel August Sangret - John Guerrasio With: Jonathan Adams John Evits Barry J. Gordon Sandra James-Young Dominic Letts Jillie Meers Julian Rhind-Tutt Stephen Thorne David Thorpe Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993. Nick Ross reviews a 1942 case of a soldier accused of killing his girlfriend Nick Ross reviews a 1942 case of a soldier accused of killing his girlfriend. Could forensics prove guilt? Stars Keith Drinkel. |
| 03 | 05 | Death Of The Lord Of Life | 19930402 | 20240126 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case, when the 20-year-old King of Siam is found dead in his bedchamber. Dr Keith Simpson's expertise is called upon as an attempt is made to establish if the King has been murdered. Dr Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel Dr Nit - Philip Sully Chief Judge - Christopher Good With: John Evitts David Thorpe Diana Payan David Holt Steve Hodson James Telfer Philip Anthony Julian Rhind-Tutt Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Fiona McLean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993. Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case when the King of Siam was found dead... Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case when the King of Siam was found dead. Could forensics prove it was murder? Stars Keith Drinkel. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | The Use Of Maggots | 19930409 | 20240129 (BBC7) | Six murder cases featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist. Nick Ross reviews a 1964 case, when the maggot-infested body of Peter Thomas was found in a Hampshire wood. The suspicion falls on Mr William Brittle, who has borrowed a large sum of money from the murder victim, and failed to repay him. When Brittle went to visit Thomas, was it to settle the loan or to murder him? The answer lies in the maggots. Dr Keith Simpson - Keith Drinkel DCI Faber - Steve Hodson William Brittle - John Evitts Quentin Hogg - John Church With: Federay Holmes David Sinclair Rachel Atkins Jonathan Adams David Thorpe Jillie Meers Diana Payan John Fleming Written by Rib Davis. Producer: Hilary McLennan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993. Nick Ross reviews a 1964 case when a maggot infested body was found Nick Ross reviews a 1964 case when a maggot infested body was found. Could forensics prove it was murder? Stars Keith Drinkel. |