Faking It: Tears of a Crime

Épisode 1 - Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell

6 janvier 2017

Part 1 recounts the disappearance of Shannon Matthews in February 2008. After several emotional appeals by her mother Karen for Sharon's safe return, the country looked on in disbelief when Karen confessed to a Police Officer that it was all an elaborate hoax. Part 2 of the show focuses on schoolgirl killer Stuart Hazell who appeared tearful and distraught following the disappearance of 12-year-old Tia Sharp in August 2012.

Épisode 2 - Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts

13 janvier 2017

The disappearance of a young mother. Feeling under pressure, her husband invited a TV crew to clear his name, while experts analysed his statements for tell-tale signs of deception. Part 2 details the horrific story of The Philpotts. On 11 May 2012, the family's home in Allenton, Derby, was seriously damaged by fire at around 4am. Five children who had been asleep upstairs — all died at the scene, while their half-brother died in hospital three days later.

Épisode 1 - Ian Huntley

18 août 2017

The murder of Cambridgeshire 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. Experts study media interviews of their killer, Ian Huntley, to expose his lies.

Épisode 2 - Tracie Andrews & Mike Gifford-Hul

The case of Tracie Andrews, whose 1996 road rage attack killed her lover Lee Harvey. Plus, Hampshire businessman Mike Gifford-Hull's TV plea for his missing wife Farsi that hid the true facts of her disappearance.

Épisode 3 - Shafilea Ahmed & Gordon Wardell

The murder of building society manager Carol Wardell in September 1994, by her husband Gordon. Plus, the `honour killing' of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed in September 2003, suffocated by her parents Iftikhar and Farzana.

Épisode 4 - Oscar Pistorius

The case of paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead in 2013. He claimed it was an accident, but there were suspicions he was falsifying evidence.

Épisode 5 - John Tanner & Paul Dyson

The case of John Tanner, who took part in a police reconstruction when his fiancee vanished. Plus, Paul Dyson whose TV plea for his missing lover raised suspicions. Series examining the phenomenon of criminal cases where people publically feign innocence about a crime they have committed, shedding crocodile tears in the process.

Épisode 6 - Ian Stewart

The murder of best-selling author Helen Bailey by her partner Ian Stewart, who had earlier helped volunteers in her search. The 51-year-old's body was eventually found dumped in a cesspit beneath the garage of her £1.5million home in Royston, Hertfordshire, alongside that of her dog in July 2016. She had been drugged and suffocated.

Épisode 7 - Fadi Nasri & Miles Evans

The cases of Miles Evans and Fadi Nasri. Evans murdered his nine-year-old stepdaughter Zoe in 1997, but before her body was recovered he sat alongside her mother in an appeal for the public's help in finding her. In 2006, Nasri asked for help in finding the person behind a fatal knife attack on his wife Nisha, though in reality had hired two men to perform the killing to claim her life insurance.

Épisode 1 - Levi Bellfield

Levi Bellfield. Levi Bellfield denied his connection to a series of murders and rapes, but videotaped police interviews tell a different story. Experts spot the giveaway signs.

Épisode 2 - Chris Parker

Experts analyse a man’s deception following the Manchester Arena terror attack. Police tapes expose a man who murdered his wife and hid her body in the freezer.

Épisode 3 - Fred Talbot

When arrested for historic sexual offences, TV weatherman Fred Talbot tried to hide the truth in police interviews. His repeated response of ‘no comment’ speaks volumes.

Épisode 4 - Harold Shipman

Harold Shipman was a much-loved doctor. Millions watched the GP speaking on TV discussing the benefits of care, not knowing he'd already killed dozens of patients.

Épisode 5 - Darren Vickers

Eight-year-old Jamie Lavis was on the bus Darren Vickers was driving before he disappeared. Vickers joined the hunt and spoke on TV – but was hiding an awful truth.

Épisode 6 - Michael Lane

Shana Grice was murdered after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Lane. He denied involvement, but experts examine police videos to determine the truth.

Épisode 7 - Ben Butler & Jennie Gray

In a rage, Ben Butler killed his young daughter, Ellie, but along with his wife faked a 999 call and protested innocence. Experts analyse their interviews.

Épisode 8 - Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare

When 16-year-old Becky Watts vanished without trace suspicions fell on her step-brother and his partner. Experts analyse police interviews for clues.

Épisode 9 - Justin Barber

When April Barber was murdered at a remote beauty spot, her husband said he tried to stop the killer and even appealed for help on TV. Experts analyse his deception.

Épisode 10 - Scott Peterson

When Laci Peterson went missing, her husband claimed he last saw her before he went fishing - but his secret mistress exposed his lies. Experts examine his behaviour.