True Crime Channel Expands Original Slate With New Commissions, Returning Franchise And Podcast Adaptation

23 July 2026, London, UK - TRUE CRIME, part of a joint venture owned by AMC Global Media - UK and Paramount, today announces two new original commissions UK Forensic Breakthroughs and Deadly Destinations, alongside the return of Britain's Countryside Killers for a third season and the television premiere of the popular true crime podcast This Much Is True Crime.

Premiering this autumn, the new series deepen the channel's focus on original real-life crime content that examines UK cases - from forensic science-led investigations to destination-linked and internationally connected cases - reinforcing TRUE CRIME's position as a destination for high-quality crime documentary programming in the UK.

Joining the autumn schedule is This Much Is True Crime, the television debut of the podcast hosted by renowned criminologist Professor David Wilson and journalist and TV producer Martin Frizell. This Much Is True Crime premieres on 4 September at 10pm, ahead of UK Forensic Breakthroughs on 22 September, Deadly Destinations on 23 September and Britain's Countryside Killers on 24 September, all at 10pm.

Sam Rowden, Executive Producer and VP of Content, AMC Global Media - UK says,

"There's a clear and sustained appetite for true crime content grounded in expertise with real investigative insight. With UK Forensic Breakthroughs, alongside a new season of Britain's Countryside Killers, we're continuing to invest in a slate with a distinct perspective on real-life UK events. Deadly Destinations highlights how a journey or trip can turn murderous, but clues and evidence can track down the killers long after the journey ends. Our content is increasingly available to audiences however and wherever they choose to watch."

UK Forensic Breakthroughs (10X60) | Produced by Monster Films

Presented by Jo Millington
Premieres Tuesday 22 September at 10pm

A series examining how pioneering forensic science continues to shape major criminal investigations across the UK.

• The host, Jo Millington, is a forensic scientist with more than 30 years' experience across policing, government and private practice, having worked on hundreds of major investigations in the UK and internationally.
• Exclusive access to forensic scientists and their labs, whose pioneering specialisms and evidence proved critical in securing murder convictions.
• A rare in-depth dive into the unseen world of forensic science - from ballistics and fibre analysis to forensic ecology and fire investigation.
• Firsthand testimony from detectives and leading forensic experts directly involved in the cases.
• Ten real UK murder cases where scientific breakthroughs and microscopic evidence secured justice for grieving family, friends and all those impacted by the crime.
• UK cases include the murder of a Witney local whose investigation was the first time in the UK fibre mapping technique was used, and the conviction of a serial arsonist in Cornwall.

Deadly Destinations (10×60) | Produced by WAM Media Group

Premieres Wednesday 23 September at 10pm

A series exploring how everyday travel can intersect with crime, where the unknown can have devastating consequences.

• Cases linked to travel - from holidays and business trips to relocations - where fatal ends are often unexpected.
• Stylised reconstructions, cinematic visuals and archival footage capturing each destination and investigation with cinematic detail.
• Emotional firsthand interviews highlighting both the human cost and the impact on families and communities.
• Investigators retracing victims' final journeys to uncover key evidence leading to justice.
• UK cases include the disappearance of an Estonian social worker in London and the murder of an exchange student in Huddersfield.

Britain's Countryside Killers (10×60) | Produced by Peninsula Television

Premieres Thursday 24 September at 10pm

• Atmospheric location filming and expert analysis capturing the contrast between picture perfect rural settings and the crimes that shaped them.
• Firsthand accounts revealing the lasting impact of each murder on families, communities and the places forever linked to the case.
• Detailed explorations of investigations, forensic evidence and courtroom outcomes.
• Cases focusing on some of the UK's most infamous rural murders, examining motives and investigative developments.
• UK cases include the killing of a group of drug dealers in Essex and the murder of a postal worker in Godalming.

This Much Is True Crime

Premieres Thursday 4 September at 10pm

• Television debut of the popular true crime podcast.
• Hosted by renowned criminologist Professor David Wilson and journalist and TV producer Martin Frizell.
• Examines headline-making crimes, criminal investigations and the wider issues surrounding crime.
• Bringing the podcast format to television audiences for the first time on TRUE CRIME.

How to Watch
TRUE CRIME is available on Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat and Freely.

For streaming, content is available via TRUE CRIME UK (FAST), accessible on platforms including Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Pluto TV, Plex, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, ITVX and 5.

For more information visit: truecrime-tv.co.uk

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About TRUE CRIME

The TRUE CRIME channel is the destination for authoritative, in-depth documentaries that put viewers inside the UK's most compelling criminal cases - guided by the detectives, forensic experts and key witnesses closest to the case, from crime scene to courtroom.

The channel's commissioned original series include Murder by the Sea, Donal MacIntyre's Killer Evidence, Wrongly Accused, Killers: Caught on Camera, Secrets of a Murder Detective, Cold Cases Reopened, Murder UK and Britain's Countryside Killers. Available in over 27 million UK households, TRUE CRIME is a leading destination for crime content in the UK. Launched in 2009 as CBS Reality, it is a partnership between Paramount and AMC Global Media - UK.

AMC Global Media - UK is a business unit of AMC Global Media, which delivers entertaining and acclaimed programming across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East - the global division of AMC Global Media. For more information, visit: https://www.amcglobalmedia.com/

FAQs

What has TRUE CRIME announced?
TRUE CRIME has announced two new original commissions, UK Forensic Breakthroughs and Deadly Destinations, the return of Britain's Countryside Killers for a third season, and the television adaptation of This Much Is True Crime.

When will the new TRUE CRIME original series premiere?
The new TRUE CRIME original series are due to premiere in autumn 2026.

What is UK Forensic Breakthroughs about?
UK Forensic Breakthroughs examines how forensic science has shaped major criminal investigations across the UK, with access to forensic experts, laboratories and real cases where scientific evidence helped secure murder convictions.

Who presents UK Forensic Breakthroughs?
UK Forensic Breakthroughs is presented by Jo Millington, a forensic scientist with more than 30 years' experience across policing, government and private practice.

What is Deadly Destinations about?
Deadly Destinations explores real crime cases linked to travel, including holidays, business trips and relocations, using interviews, archive and reconstruction to follow investigations and the evidence that led to justice.

What is Britain's Countryside Killers about?
Britain's Countryside Killers examines murders connected to rural locations across the UK, combining location filming, expert analysis, firsthand accounts and detailed investigation of forensic evidence and courtroom outcomes.

What is This Much Is True Crime?

This Much Is True Crime is the television adaptation of the popular true crime podcast hosted by Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell. The series examines headline-making crimes, criminal investigations and the wider issues surrounding crime.

Where can viewers watch TRUE CRIME in the UK?
TRUE CRIME is available in the UK on Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat and Freely. TRUE CRIME UK is also available as a FAST channel on platforms including Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Pluto TV, Plex, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, ITVX and 5.

Who owns TRUE CRIME?
TRUE CRIME is part of a joint venture owned by AMC Global Media - UK and Paramount. The channel launched in 2009 as CBS Reality.