Britain's Darkest Taboos
Powerful true crime series that focuses on some of the most shocking and disturbing crimes within families and relationships. The show recounts sickening acts of violence and betrayal committed by those closest to the victims, often involving deeply personal and taboo subjects. Each episode features detailed retellings from victims' families, friends, police officers, and reporters, along with expert analysis from former Detective Superintendent David Swindle and psychologist Emma Kenny.
The tragic story of 15-year-old Rebecca Alywood, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Josh Davies. The episode follows a mother retracing her daughter's last steps before the murder and reveals the shocking plans Josh had discussed openly before carrying out the crime. It highlights the devastating effects of violence within close relationships
The truth about the murder of Kirsty Grabham by her husband Paul. The episode explores the dark and dangerous elements surrounding Kirsty's life, including violence, drug abuse, and prostitution, leading up to her tragic death. It provides insight into the toxic relationship and the circumstances that culminated in this fatal crime
The shocking story of Lee Ford, who murdered his wife Lesley Ford and their four eldest children in Cornwall in 2000. He garroted them one by one in their family home and then buried their bodies in a woodshed on the property.
The tragic story of 19-year-old Carly Fairhurst. She started writing to convicted killer Darren Pilkington, a friend of her brother's in prison, and after his release, he became her boyfriend. Pilkington had previously served time for murder, and within two years of being out of prison, he killed Carly. The episode explores the dangers of domestic abuse and the devastating impact of her death on her family.
The tragic story of Michelle Mills, a 30-year-old woman who murdered her toyboy boyfriend, Eddie Miller, on Bonfire Night in 2012 in their cottage in Scalford, Leicestershire. Michelle Mills stabbed Eddie more than 20 times in a violent attack.
The high-profile case of 12-year-old Tia Sharp from New Addington, South London. Tia went missing in August 2012, and after an extensive police search, her body was discovered hidden in a loft at her grandmother's house. Stuart Hazell, the boyfriend of Tia's grandmother, was charged with her murder.