Crime Next Door

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.

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The Beast of Birkenhead
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A 1986 murder, Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice and a new hunt for a killer.
17 Apr 2026,3 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
1. The Murder
Following Diane Sindall's final steps and a brutal crime that has haunted a community.
20 Apr 2026,30 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane’s killer uncovers another victim from the same night.
20 Apr 2026,44 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
3. Because She Was A Woman
While Peter Sullivan stands trial, Diane’s murder sparks anger and activism among women.
20 Apr 2026,40 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
4. The Wrong Fella
Community whispers claim the police got it wrong and science helps challenge the verdict.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
5. Unknown Male One
In Peter Sullivan’s appeal, new DNA evidence is presented that challenges his conviction.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
6. Back In Birkenhead
With Peter freed, attention returns to the unanswered question of who killed Diane.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
7. The Profiler
New witnesses, old warnings and a Geographical Profiler reshapes what we think we know.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
8. Whispers
We question if there was a serial offender and if Diane’s killer could have been stopped.
20 Apr 2026,23 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
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How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
19 Feb 2026,2 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
1. Shattering The Silence
An elderly woman is murdered in her own living room – and nothing about it makes sense.
26 Feb 2025,30 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
2. Lock The Doors
Fear spreads as the village realises what might be walking among them.
26 Feb 2026,31 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
3. Silent Night
The village is left reeling by a new death in their midst.
05 Mar 2026,25 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
4. Bite Me
As police appeal for info on primetime TV, one call promises to unlock the entire case.
12 Mar 2026,24 mins
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
5. If The Shoe Fits
Detectives race against time to uncover the truth about their mysterious prime suspect
19 Mar 2026,30 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
6. Don't Say His Name
The accused faces trial, their identity strictly concealed. But will the case stand up?
26 Mar 2026,38 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
7. Live Forever
An unanswered question hangs over the village, 25 years on.
02 Apr 2026,35 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
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The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances.
16 Jan 2026,1 min
The Vanishing Cyclist
1: The Beginning
Tony Parsons sets off on a cycle ride, and faces some immediate challenges.
22 Jan 2026,17 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
2: Alarm Bells
A search begins for Tony Parsons, as he fails to return home.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
3: Losing Hope
With the search providing no answers - the family of Tony Parsons fear the worst.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
4: A Breakthrough
The case receives a breakthrough - a phone call to police - making an extraordinary claim.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins,
The Vanishing Cyclist
5: Recovery
Specialist officers are tasked with searching for the body of Tony Parsons.
22 Jan 2026,19 mins,
The Vanishing Cyclist
6: End Game
Two suspects are accused, but what they'll be charged with is still to be decided
22 Jan 2026,26 mins,
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
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A kidnapped girl, a ransom trail and the ultimate test for a cop who always gets his man.
01 Dec 2025,1 min
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
1. The Perfect Detective
Detective Chief Superintendent Robert 'Bob' Booth is tested by the rarest of crimes.
02 Dec 2025,32 mins,
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
2. The Career Criminal
Police discover that the kidnapper is far more dangerous than they imagined.
02 Dec 2025,19 mins,
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
3. An Extraordinary Plan
DCS Bob Booth devises a plan to catch the so-called ‘Black Panther' and save Lesley.
02 Dec 2025,30 mins,
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
4. Fear of the Monster
An eerie journey inside the mind of ‘The Black Panther’ as public panic grows.
02 Dec 2025,30 mins,
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
5. Finally, Face to Face
The monster becomes a man and British policing is changed forever.
02 Dec 2025,34 mins,