---
title: "Crimes That Shook Britain"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/crimes-that-shook-britain-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 55343
imdb_id: "tt1808757"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 9
episodes_count: 56
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Crimes That Shook Britain (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/crimes-that-shook-britain-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Crimes That Shook Britain.
Year: 2008.
Genre: Crime and Documentary.
Purpose/Goal: Uncover the truth behind the crimes that shocked the nation.
Format/Style: Uses reconstructions, interviews, and archival material.
Content: Offers an in-depth look into the circumstances surrounding and investigations into some of the most horrendous crimes in Britain.
Specific cases mentioned: Stephen Griffiths (the so-called Crossbow Cannibal) and the Omagh car bombing in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Cast: Tom Roberts (Self - Narrator).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Crimes That Shook Britain is a 2008 television series categorized under the crime and documentary genres. The series aims to uncover the truth behind crimes that shocked the nation. To provide an in-depth look into the circumstances and investigations of some of the most horrendous crimes in Britain, the production utilizes reconstructions, interviews, and archival material

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Crime+ Investigation Play Amazon Channel | 5, Pluto TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Binge Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Roberts** as *Self - Narrator (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Crimes That Shook Britain online?
Crimes That Shook Britain is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Crimes That Shook Britain worth watching?
Crimes That Shook Britain holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Crimes That Shook Britain, and how long does it take to binge?
Crimes That Shook Britain spans 9 seasons and 56 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 42 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Crimes That Shook Britain are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Crimes That Shook Britain by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Crimes That Shook Britain — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/55343)
- [Crimes That Shook Britain - streaming online](https://www.justwatch.com/)
- [Crimes That Shook Britain](https://tv.apple.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*