Faking It: Tears of a Crime66%
TV
2017-01-06
44m
Documentary
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Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry attention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?In this exclusive ID series, a crack team of three experts - body language, voice and psychology - analyse iconic TV appeals by those who claimed to be grief stricken but turned out to be the perpetrators.
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Created by
Cast
Rob Warner
Self - Narrator
Cliff Lansley
Self - Body Language Analyst, Emotional Intelligence Academy
Kerry Daynes
Self - Forensic Psychologist
Dawn Archer
Self - Linguistics Specialist
Cheryl Dorsey
Self
Season 1
- 1 Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell 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 disb…
- 2 Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts 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 deceptio…
Season 2
- 1 Ian Huntley 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.
- 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 th…
- 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, suffocat…
- 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.
- 5 John Tanner & Paul Dyson The case of John Tanner, who took part in a police reconstruction when his fiancée vanished. Plus, Paul Dyson whose TV plea for his missing lover raised suspicions. Series examini…
- 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…
- 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 …
Season 3
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Season 4
- 1 The Grenfell Conman Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.
- 2 Jeremy Bamber In 1985, Jeremy Bamber shot his parents, his sister and her twin sons. He protested his innocence - what do his messages from prison reveal?
- 3 Carl Beech One man's claims about a VIP paedophile ring threatened to destroy the reputation of some of Britain's most powerful people. But, was he telling the truth?
- 4 Christopher Halliwell Christopher Halliwell is known to have killed two young women. Experts analyse his police interviews to assess whether he is responsible for more unsolved disappearances.
- 5 Neil Entwistle A young father returns to England after his wife and baby daughter are found shot dead at their US home. What really happened? Experts analyse his behaviour.
- 6 Aram Kurd Why was Aram Kurd the only person to survive an explosion at his supermarket that killed five people? Experts identify his deception in TV and police interviews.
- 7 Craig Savage Craig Savage claims he never intended to kill his estranged wife and her mother and that his gun had gone off by accident. His body language tells a different story.
Season 5
- 1 The ‘Babes In The Wood’ Killer It took three decades for Russell Bishop to be convicted of the murder of two young girls in a Brighton woodland, but was his guilt obvious all along?
- 2 Groomed for Murder Luke Harlow imprisoned a schoolgirl in his flat before Stephen Beadman raped and murdered her. Experts reveal how they gave away their guilt within moments.
- 3 The Speedboat Killer After Charlotte Brown died in a speedboat accident, the vessel’s owner claimed he was innocent. Experts reveal the full extent of Jack Shepherd’s deception.
- 4 The Prime Suspect Convicted murderer John Cannan is the prime suspect in the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh. Experts examine the crucial video evidence.
- 5 Killer At My Funeral When Mark Galante told police his wife Jody was missing, they noticed his lack of concern. Experts analyze the actions that marked him out as a killer.
- 6 The Speargun Killer John Sharpe killed his wife and then claimed she had left him for another man. He made TV appeals for her return, but were the signs of his guilt clear to see?
Season 6
- 1 The Parachute Murder Plot Emile Cilliers attempted to murder his wife, Victoria, by sabotaging her parachute on a 4,000ft skydive. Experts examine Emile's chilling police interview.
- 2 Alice Ruggles Alice Ruggles meets soldier Trimaan Dhillon on Facebook. Experts analyse Dhillon's terrifying behaviour after Alice is found dead.
- 3 The Daytime TV Killer A man tries to fool a TV show into awarding him money. Three years later, he kills his partner then calmly lays a trail of false leads. Experts uncover the truth.
- 4 Murder Without A Body When a vulnerable young woman disappears from a remote Scottish village, a 16-year-old story of abuse, fraud and murder emerges. Experts reveal the hidden clues.
- 5 The Man Who Got Away With Murder Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.
Season 7
- 1 The Impossible Murder Paul Hemming strangled his partner, Natalie, dumped her body in the woodland, then calmly returned home to their three children. He claimed Natalie had run away. Under police ques…
- 2 Episode 2 Five-year-old Logan Mwangi was killed by three members of his family, who all claimed innocence and then tried to cover up the crime. How did their stories unravel, what were the …
- 3 I Admit It All The birthday party that led to murder. Was Penny Jackson telling the truth when she admitted intending to kill her husband, or when she pleaded not guilty in court? The Faking It …
- 4 Interview with a Killer When identified as the prime suspect in a double-murder case, Robert Leeming decided to protest his innocence in a series of television interviews. He aimed to throw police off hi…
- 5 A Disgrace to the Uniform Flying ace Russell Williams rose to the highest ranks of the military whilst leading a shocking double life as a rapist and murderer. How did the British-born Colonel give himself…
- 6 Murder in the Forest Andrew Burfield killed his ex-partner Katie Kenyon with an axe, then claimed her death was the result of a freak accident. Police learned he had not only lied but had planned the …
Specials
- 1 Faking It - Jimmy Savile Experts examine how one of the biggest stars in British showbusiness got away with decades of sexual abuse.
- 2 Prince Andrew, Maxwell & Epstein Experts examine the behaviours of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
- 3 Donald Trump - A Faking It Special Donald Trump is one of the most powerful figures on the planet. Experts explore his words and behaviours.
- 4 Michael Jackson: A Faking It Special Before his death in 2009, Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star on the planet. But his private life was marred by dark rumours for over 20 years.
- 5 Chris Watts For those of you unfamiliar with this case, we recommend you start by watching the Netflix series "American Murder: The Family Next Door". Chris Watts has been convicted of killin…
- 6 Ted Bundy Theodore R. Bundy conducted a reign of terror throughout the 1970s. Experts analyse courtroom and interrogation footage to reveal how he was able to stay one step ahead of the law.
- 7 Grace Millane British backpacker Grace Millane disappeared after going on a Tinder date in New Zealand. Experts analyse CCTV footage of her last hours and police interview tapes with her killer.
- 8 Gary Glitter Gary Glitter sold millions of records, with a string of ’70s hits, but the reality was very different. Experts analyse interviews and courtroom moments to reveal the dark truth.
- 9 Shamima Begum Body language and linguistics experts give their verdict on whether British schoolgirl-turned-terrorist recruit Shamima Begum should be allowed to resume her former life in the UK.
- 10 R Kelly Idol on stage. Monster off-stage. A superstar’s dark secrets exposed.
- 11 Mick Philpott A terrible fire. A father’s shameless lies. Analysing the dark world of Mick Philpott. His callous plan to get a bigger council house led to the deaths of six of his children. Our…
- 12 Jussie Smollett The hate-crime hoax that nearly fooled the world. Actor Jussie Smollett said he was assaulted, but as detectives investigated, his story unravelled. A team of body language, lingu…
- 13 The Murder of Gabby Petito Online dream. Real life nightmare. Experts in body language, linguistics, and psychology study police bodycam, spotting the signs that point to the murder of Gabby Petito.
- 14 The Murder of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes Tormented, starved and murdered. The six-year-old boy whose abuse and death at the hands of his dad and step mum shocked a nation. Our experts reveal the signs of their guilt.
- 15 The Murder of Caroline Crouch The Murder of Caroline Crouch A Greek helicopter pilot swept young Brit Caroline Crouch off her feet. But after their first child is born, tragedy strikes. Experts expose the tru…
- 16 Joe O'Reilly Grieving husband or brazen liar? When Joe O’Reilly’s wife was murdered, he made a series of incredible TV appeals to find the killer. But it was sham. Experts reveal the lies.
- 17 The Murder of Sarah Everard: A Faking It Special A tragic story of a brutal murder and a killer cop. Sarah Everard’s disappearance in March 2021 created panic amongst the women of Britain. Analysing CCTV, police bodycam and in…
- 18 Boris Johnson Was Boris Johnson's colourful and controversial career littered with lies?
- 19 Andrew Tate: Icon or Toxic? Role model to millions of young men or dangerous misogynist who peddles hate? As the world’s most controversial influencer faces allegations of sex crimes in Britain and Romania, …
- 20 The Grindr Killer Scandal Four murders. One killer. Shocking failings. The scandal of how police failed to stop a serial killer targeting young, gay men. Our Faking It experts reveal how easy it was for St…
- 21 Serial Killer, Serial Liar Levi Bellfield In 2023, Levi Bellfield confesses to the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell, but his confession shows signs of deception. The Faking It experts expose the truth behind the word…
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