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Crimewatch Live: Series 22

15 episodes Premiered Oct 6, 2025 Updated Oct 25, 2026

Crimewatch Live continues its investigative run by taking to the streets of Britain to appeal for public help with unsolved cases. The series features presenters Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley, who guide viewers through ongoing appeals and inquiries regarding unresolved criminal matters. As part of its long-running broadcasting history on television, the show utilizes its platform to gather crucial information, ti

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Season 22 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on unsolved cases requiring public assistance across Britain.
  • ⚡ Rav Wilding serves as a presenter on the program.
  • ⚡ Michelle Ackerley serves as a presenter on the program.
  • ⚡ The show relies on viewers coming forward with information to help investigate criminal matters.
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Season overview

Crimewatch Live continues its investigative run by taking to the streets of Britain to appeal for public help with unsolved cases. The series features presenters Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley, who guide viewers through ongoing appeals and inquiries regarding unresolved criminal matters. As part of its long-running broadcasting history on television, the show utilizes its platform to gather crucial information, tips, and assistance from the community to aid law enforcement authorities in solving active mysteries. Through direct public engagement and detailed segment presentations, the program focuses squarely on generating leads for cases that remain open across the country, maintaining its role as a bridge between the public and investigative efforts.

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Season 22 Episodes

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S22·E1 Mytharc

A Shooting in Aintree

Oct 6, 2025 · 44 min

A heartfelt plea from the mum of 19-year-old Ellis Cox, who was shot in Merseyside in 2024. Plus a jaw-dropping look at the nationwide hunt for a couple who went on the run with th

S22·E2 Core

Rapist in Disguise

Oct 7, 2025 · 44 min

How a rapist who dressed as a paramedic to gain the trust of his victims was caught, and can you help solve an armed robbery at a newsagents in Lincolnshire?

S22·E3 Core

Bedroom Terrorist

Oct 8, 2025 · 44 min

Antiterrorism police hunt for a man believed to be inciting harm; and last October 75-year-old John Murray was fatally assaulted at his home in London - can you help solve his murd

S22·E4 Core

Hunt for a Killer

Oct 9, 2025 · 44 min

Can you help find one of the killers of 21-year-old Rikjaard Saifa? And the extraordinary backstory of the gang who went from smashing ATMs to stealing a gold toilet from Blenheim

S22·E5 Core

A Murderer's Trail

Oct 10, 2025 · 44 min

How police solved the murder of Anita Rose, who was killed in 2024. The Met are urging victims of a rapist with a foot fetish who worked as a hotel manager to come forward.

S22·E6 Core

Breaking the Silence

Oct 13, 2025 · 44 min

Police appeal for information about allegations of past sexual abuse at a school. And the extraordinary story of the gang who stole a gold toilet from Blenheim Palace.

S22·E7 Core

Left for Dead

Oct 14, 2025 · 44 min

How did vulnerable 43-year-old Julius Matera end up being left for dead in Eccles, Manchester? And police urge any other victims of a male rapist to come forward.

S22·E8 Core

Search for Truth

Oct 15, 2025 · 44 min

Thirty years ago, Janet Brown was bludgeoned to death. Now her children are making a heartfelt appeal to find her killer. And how Police in Wales caught an ever-dangerous paedophil

S22·E9 Core

Vanished

Oct 16, 2025 · 44 min

In 1998, 16-year-old Carmel Fenech disappeared without a trace. Do you know what happened to her? And how a duo of determined detectives catch a man guilty of attempted rape.

S22·E10 Core

A Hit and Run

Oct 17, 2025 · 44 min

Last year, a teenager suffered lifelong injuries after being hit by a speeding car. Who was the driver? And Police Scotland smash a grooming gang.

S22·E11 Core

Spy on the Run

Oct 20, 2025 · 44 min

The extraordinary story of how 21-year-old cadet Daniel Khalife broke out of Wandsworth Prison, provoking the largest manhunt in recent UK history.

S22·E12 Core

Senseless Acts

Oct 21, 2025 · 44 min

How a thief who killed a delivery driver as he tried to stop his van being stolen was caught. And the police also need help with another murder.

S22·E13 Core

The Grudge

Oct 22, 2025 · 44 min

How an ex-prisoner who sought revenge against a guard over a petty grudge was caught. And police are re-appealing for information on the murder of Michelle Bettles, who was killed

S22·E14 Mytharc

Brewing Fraud

Oct 23, 2025 · 44 min

How a fraudster who conned luxury hotels into buying 'Scottish tea' was sent to prison. And we talk to a mum whose son died from riding on an e-scooter.

S22·E15 Mytharc

Unknown Diver

Oct 24, 2025 · 44 min

Police need help in identifying a body discovered in the Claerwen Reservoir. Plus a look at some of the recent convictions from appeals included on Crimewatch.

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