Once Upon A True Crime
prime

Once Upon A True Crime

Play Episode 4
Watch for free

Terms apply

In this new series, Britain's best-known crime writers turn detective to investigate the real-life murders which helped inspire some of their most famous novels. Featuring Peter James, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham and Douglas Skelton, each episode will see one of our authors lead us on a gripping journey to unravel the tale of how an infamous killer was caught or evaded capture.
IMDb 6.8/1020221 season
DocumentaryDarkGritty
DocumentaryDarkGritty
IMDb 6.8/1020221 season
Cast: Peter James
16+
Season 1
4 episodes

  • 4. The Ice Cream Murders

    4. The Ice Cream Murders

    Douglas Skelton digs into the infamous 1980s gangland turf war which terrorised Glasgow's East End and influenced his book, Blood City.
    Douglas Skelton digs into the infamous 1980s gangland turf war which terrorised Glasgow's East End and influenced his book, Blood City.
    13+
    44min
    May 15, 2022

  • 3. The Peter Manual Murders

    3. The Peter Manual Murders

    Award-winning writer Denise Mina lifts the lid on Scotland's most notorious serial killer, Peter Manuel, on which she based her book The Long Drop.
    Award-winning writer Denise Mina lifts the lid on Scotland's most notorious serial killer, Peter Manuel, on which she based her book The Long Drop.
    13+
    45min
    May 8, 2022

  • 2. The Moors Murders

    2. The Moors Murders

    Mark Billingham explores the story of the couple whose gruesome crimes helped to inspire his bestselling novel, Their Little Secret.
    Mark Billingham explores the story of the couple whose gruesome crimes helped to inspire his bestselling novel, Their Little Secret.
    16+
    45min
    May 1, 2022

  • 1. The Babes In The Woods Murders

    1. The Babes In The Woods Murders

    Crime writer Peter James explores the tragedy of the 'Babes In The Wood' murders in Brighton in 1986.
    Crime writer Peter James explores the tragedy of the 'Babes In The Wood' murders in Brighton in 1986.
    13+
    44min
    Apr 24, 2022
    • Once Upon A True Crime
    DocumentaryDarkGritty
    IMDb 6.8/1020221 season
    In this new series, Britain's best-known crime writers turn detective to investigate the real-life murders which helped inspire some of their most famous novels. Featuring Peter James, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham and Douglas Skelton, each episode will see one of our authors lead us on a gripping journey to unravel the tale of how an infamous killer was caught or evaded capture.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Steve O'Hagan
    Producers
    Steve O'Hagan
    Cast
    Peter James
    Studio
    IWC Media
    Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars

    4 global ratings

    1. 5 star
      100%
    2. 4 star
      0%
    3. 3 star
      0%
    4. 2 star
      0%
    5. 1 star
      0%
    Read all reviews
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
    By ordering or viewing, you agree to our Terms. Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

    Feedback

    Support

    Get Help