Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen

Synopsis

Vicky McClure, and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, travel the UK exploring historic, culturally significant crimes that have changed the face of modern Britain. From unsolved murders, to miscarriages of justice that have changed the law; each episode features Vicky and Jonny doing a deep dive into each case. Speaking to experts, historians, police officers and victims’ families, they investigate the lasting impact each murder has left on the community and why these cases still resonate today.

First Air Date: 2026-04-07

Last Air Date: 2026-04-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: Sky History

Top Cast

Vicky McClure as Presenter
Jonny Owen as Presenter
Irvine Welsh as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Burke And Hare (2026-04-07)

Trace the Burke and Hare case as Vicky McClure revisits Scotland's most infamous murders and their lasting impact on justice.
Ep. 2: 10 Rillington Place (2026-04-07)

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen uncover the chilling truth behind 10 Rillington Place, one of Britain's most notorious murder cases.
Ep. 3: Bible John (2026-04-07)

Step back into 1960s Glasgow and investigate the Bible John murders as Vicky McClure uncovers new clues behind a haunting unsolved case.
Ep. 4: Kelso Cochrane (2026-04-07)

Revisit a crime that changed Britain as Vicky McClure investigates the murder of Kelso Cochrane and its lasting impact on race and justice.
Ep. 5: Dr Crippen (2026-04-07)

Trace a killer on the run as Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revisits the Dr Crippen case, uncovering one of Britain's most infamous manhunts.