Crime Next Door

The story of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, found dead in the quiet coastal village of Castlerock, Northern Ireland. An apparent suicide but all is not as it seems.

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The Confession
Crime Next Door: The Confession
Until a killer confesses, police believe two heartbroken people died in a suicide pact.
03 Aug 2026,1 min,
The Confession
1. The 12 Apostles
When two people are found dead, police suspect suicide - but all is not as it seems.
08 Aug 2026,11 mins,
The Confession
2. The Affair
A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.
08 Aug 2026,14 mins,
The Confession
3. The Innocent
18th May 1991. Colin and Hazel carry out the murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan.
08 Aug 2026,12 mins,
The Confession
4. The Secret
Colin and Hazel continue their affair – but years later, Howell decides he must confess.
08 Aug 2026,13 mins,
The Confession
5. The Trial
Colin Howell pleads guilty, but Hazel fights her double murder charge in court.
08 Aug 2026,14 mins,
The Confession
6. The Ring
Lauren won't be defined by her family's past, but will reclaim her mother’s memory.
08 Aug 2026,13 mins
The Beast of Birkenhead
Trailer
A 1986 murder, Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice and a new hunt for a killer.
17 Apr 2026,3 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
1. The Murder
Following Diane Sindall's final steps and a brutal crime that has haunted a community.
20 Apr 2026,30 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane’s killer uncovers another victim from the same night.
20 Apr 2026,44 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
3. Because She Was A Woman
While Peter Sullivan stands trial, Diane’s murder sparks anger and activism among women.
20 Apr 2026,40 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
4. The Wrong Fella
Community whispers claim the police got it wrong and science helps challenge the verdict.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
5. Unknown Male One
In Peter Sullivan’s appeal, new DNA evidence is presented that challenges his conviction.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
6. Back In Birkenhead
With Peter freed, attention returns to the unanswered question of who killed Diane.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
7. The Profiler
New witnesses, old warnings and a Geographical Profiler reshapes what we think we know.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
8. Whispers
We question if there was a serial offender and if Diane’s killer could have been stopped.
20 Apr 2026,23 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
Trailer
How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
19 Feb 2026,2 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
1. Shattering The Silence
An elderly woman is murdered in her own living room – and nothing about it makes sense.
26 Feb 2025,30 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
2. Lock The Doors
Fear spreads as the village realises what might be walking among them.
26 Feb 2026,31 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
3. Silent Night
The village is left reeling by a new death in their midst.
05 Mar 2026,25 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
4. Bite Me
As police appeal for info on primetime TV, one call promises to unlock the entire case.
12 Mar 2026,24 mins
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
5. If The Shoe Fits
Detectives race against time to uncover the truth about their mysterious prime suspect
19 Mar 2026,30 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
6. Don't Say His Name
The accused faces trial, their identity strictly concealed. But will the case stand up?
26 Mar 2026,38 mins,
The Anglesey Vampire Killer
7. Live Forever
An unanswered question hangs over the village, 25 years on.
02 Apr 2026,35 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
Introducing: The Vanishing Cyclist
The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances.
16 Jan 2026,1 min
The Vanishing Cyclist
1: The Beginning
Tony Parsons sets off on a cycle ride, and faces some immediate challenges.
22 Jan 2026,17 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
2: Alarm Bells
A search begins for Tony Parsons, as he fails to return home.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
3: Losing Hope
With the search providing no answers - the family of Tony Parsons fear the worst.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
The Vanishing Cyclist
4: A Breakthrough
The case receives a breakthrough - a phone call to police - making an extraordinary claim.
22 Jan 2026,20 mins,
The Vanishing Cyclist
5: Recovery
Specialist officers are tasked with searching for the body of Tony Parsons.
22 Jan 2026,19 mins,