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Big Little Crimes

Crime · 2023

Last aired: S2 E15, A Chilling End · 2024-04-26

Series looking into police investigations where an arrest for one offence led to a prosecution for another more serious one.

Cast

Annes Elwy Narrator

Ramon Tikaram Presenter

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 Explosion 2024-04-08 · 30 min An accidental explosion in a Liverpool house ends up exposing a major drugs gang. And the theft of cash from an ATM leads detectives to a pair of serial fraudsters.

E2 Romance Fraudster 2024-04-09 · 30 min A suspicious financial transaction leads police to jail a prolific romance fraudster. And when a spate of break-ins prove to be linked, it ends with an alarming high-speed chase.

E3 Body in the Kitchen 2024-04-10 · 30 min A rookie officer who helps a drunk man get home suddenly finds himself on the front line of a murder investigation. And shoddy building work helps convict a serial fraudster.

E4 Under Her Nose 2024-04-11 · 30 min What looks like a one-off break-in turns out to be a long-term plot to steal regularly from an elderly woman. And a beat officer finds himself taking a murder confession.

E5 Weapon Stash 2024-04-12 · 30 min What starts with reports of a speeding motorist ends with detectives jailing an aggressive drink driver, who ploughed into another car, killing two innocent people. And a tip-off about an illegal gun in a family home in County Durham helps police uncover a vast haul of dangerous weapons.

E6 Sweating Drugs Man 2024-04-15 · 30 min Neighbourhood cops searching for a stolen motorbike discover a massive stash of cocaine from a major Ecuadorian drugs cartel. And when a police investigator gets a report of a threatening phone call, it leads to her jailing a serial stalker responsible for harassing dozens of women.

E7 Cross-Border Break-Ins 2024-04-16 · 30 min A 999 call about a possible intruder puts police on the trail of a violent attacker. And a traffic stop on the other side of Europe helps police in Bristol solve a burglary crime wave much closer to home.

E8 Cannabis Catch 2024-04-17 · 30 min When an off-duty officer sees a small drug deal, it leads police to a huge cannabis farm. And a case of car clocking triggers a battle of wits between a cop and a serial crook.

E9 Hit and Run 2024-04-18 · 30 min A car that fails to stop for police turns out to be behind a life-threatening hit-and-run. And a single fake cheque is spotted by a sharp-eyed bank worker and puts investigators on the trail of a gang of con artists.

E10 Bogus Burglary 2024-04-19 · 30 min What looks like a devastating burglary of family heirlooms proves to be a sham and exposes the so-called victim as a million-pound fraudster. And when police stop a suspicious-looking car on a hunch, they end up bringing down an unscrupulous drug dealer.

E11 Money-Laundering Gang 2024-04-22 · 30 min A suspicious bag handover leads investigators to expose a major money-laundering gang. And police called to a road accident soon realise they're dealing with a case of murder.

E12 House Fire Felon 2024-04-23 · 30 min A seemingly accidental house fire leads detectives to snare a killer. And a van pulled over for having a cracked windscreen turns out to contain a massive cannabis stash.

E13 Fake Police Burglaries 2024-04-24 · 30 min A doorstep distraction burglary leads officers to a violent serial offender. And police cracking down on drug crime uncover a huge fake ID factory serving criminals across the UK.

E14 Luxury Cars 2024-04-25 · 30 min A one-off burglary puts police on the trail of a gang stealing luxury cars to order – and in search of an international fugitive. And when a bank worker is approached on social media, it rings alarm bells and helps bring down a major fraudster and identity thief.

E15 A Chilling End 2024-04-26 · 30 min Police called to do a welfare check on a missing man end up hunting for a double murderer. And an officer on his day off spots a car he knows belongs to a disqualified driver. His investigation not only catches a serial driving offender but a man with a whole load of Class A drugs.

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