To Catch a Criminal

This gritty and compelling documentary series follows the investigations of unique specialist units within UK police forces created to crack the toughest of cases… From cyber heists, romance fraud and people trafficking to drug rings and murder.

With access to some of Britain’s most talented detectives, we explore their investigations, their methods and the evidence that’s put some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals behind bars. Each gripping episode features unique evidential police footage, as they take on the criminals and solve the cases.

Viewers experience first-hand the work of these elite units on the front line, witnessing their bravery, skill and compassion amid tragedy and loss. Their mission: tackle the villains and bring them to justice.

We discover how detectives operate in the interview room, how forensics bring a case into focus and how expert CCTV and digital analysis create timelines and evidence to catch a criminal.

New series for 2026.