Name: Faking It: Tears of a Crime
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-01-06
Rating: 3.0

Overview

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.

Seasons

Season 1

2 Episodes

2017

E01

Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell

1/6/2017·44m

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.

E02

Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts

1/13/2017·44m

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.

Season 2

7 Episodes

2017

E01

Ian Huntley

8/18/2017·44m

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.

Season 3

10 Episodes

2018

E01

Levi Bellfield

10/12/2018·44m

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.

E02

Chris Parker

10/19/2018·44m

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.

E03

Fred Talbot

10/26/2018·44m

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.

E04

Harold Shipman

11/2/2018·44m

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.

E05

Darren Vickers

11/9/2018·44m

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.

E06

Michael Lane

11/16/2018·44m

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.

E07

Ben Butler & Jennie Gray

11/23/2018·44m

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.

E08

Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare

11/30/2018·44m

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

E09

Justin Barber

12/7/2018·44m

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.

E10

Scott Peterson

12/14/2018·44m

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

7 Episodes

2020

E01

The Grenfell Conman

9/12/2020·44m

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.

E02

Jeremy Bamber

9/19/2020·44m

In 1985, Jeremy Bamber shot his parents, his sister and her twin sons. He protested his innocence - what do his messages from prison reveal?

E03

Carl Beech

9/26/2020·44m

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?

E04

Christopher Halliwell

10/3/2020·44m

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.

E05

Neil Entwistle

10/10/2020·44m

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.

E06

Aram Kurd

10/17/2020·44m

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.

E07

Craig Savage

10/24/2020·44m

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.

Faking It: Tears of a Crime(2017–)

Overview

Seasons

Season 1

Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell

Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts

Season 2

Ian Huntley

Season 3

Levi Bellfield

Chris Parker

Fred Talbot

Harold Shipman

Darren Vickers

Michael Lane

Ben Butler & Jennie Gray

Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare

Justin Barber

Scott Peterson

Season 4

The Grenfell Conman

Jeremy Bamber

Carl Beech

Christopher Halliwell

Neil Entwistle

Aram Kurd

Craig Savage

Season 5

The ‘Babes In The Wood’ Killer

Groomed for Murder

The Speedboat Killer

The Prime Suspect

Killer At My Funeral

The Speargun Killer

Season 6

The Parachute Murder Plot

Alice Ruggles

The Daytime TV Killer

Murder Without A Body

The Man Who Got Away With Murder

Season 7

The Impossible Murder

Episode 2

I Admit It All

Interview with a Killer

A Disgrace to the Uniform

Murder in the Forest

Where to Watch

Cast

Season 3

Levi Bellfield

Chris Parker

Fred Talbot

Harold Shipman

Darren Vickers

Michael Lane

Ben Butler & Jennie Gray

Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare

Justin Barber

Scott Peterson

Season 1

Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell

Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts

Season 2

Ian Huntley

Tracie Andrews & Mike Gifford-Hul

Shafilea Ahmed & Gordon Wardell

Oscar Pistorius

John Tanner & Paul Dyson

Ian Stewart

Fadi Nasri & Miles Evans

Season 4

The Grenfell Conman

Jeremy Bamber

Carl Beech

Christopher Halliwell

Neil Entwistle

Aram Kurd

Craig Savage

Season 5