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Crimewatch Live: Series 8

20 episodes Premiered Jun 6, 2016 Updated Oct 25, 2026

Crimewatch Live is a talk series that hits the streets of Britain to appeal for help with unsolved cases. The program features Rav Wilding as a presenter, along with Michelle Ackerley and Siân Lloyd.

Previously on Crimewatch Live

Season 8 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ The series focuses on appealing for help with unsolved cases.
  • ⚡ The show hits the streets of Britain.
  • ⚡ Rav Wilding serves as a presenter.
  • ⚡ Michelle Ackerley and Siân Lloyd are featured as part of the cast.
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Season overview

Crimewatch Live is a talk series that hits the streets of Britain to appeal for help with unsolved cases. The program features Rav Wilding as a presenter, along with Michelle Ackerley and Siân Lloyd.

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Season 8 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S8·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jun 6, 2016 · 45 min

The series starts in Surrey, where Michelle Ackerley joins the Met's Mounted Branch and finds out how horses help fight crime across London. Meanwhile, Rav Wilding has the latest o

S8·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jun 7, 2016 · 45 min

Michelle Ackerley is live in central London as she joins the Met's Marine Policing Unit for a shift on the River Thames. There is also the usual mix of CCTV and wanted faces. Meanw

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Episode 3

Jun 8, 2016 · 45 min

This episode comes from Kent. Roving reporter Michelle Ackerley finds herself in a spot of trouble as she learns to deal with rioters at the Met's public order training centre in G

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Episode 4

Jun 9, 2016 · 45 min

This episode comes live from Hertfordshire, where Michelle Ackerley finds out how the nation's historic treasures are being plundered illegally. Back in the studio, Rav Wilding get

S8·E5 Core

Episode 5

Jun 10, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. Michelle meets the man who has been a volunteer policeman for nearly half a century.

S8·E6 Core

Episode 6

Jun 13, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. The programme is in Conwy, Wales, where police are clamping down on motorcyclists risking their lives.

S8·E7 Core

Episode 7

Jun 14, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. Michelle Ackerley meets the animals at Chester Zoo and finds out about exotic animal crime.

S8·E8 Core

Episode 8

Jun 15, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. The programme visits Merseyside, where fire and rescue officers are training for emergencies.

S8·E9 Core

Episode 9

Jun 16, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. Michelle Ackerley meets the Salford residents who have benefited from money seized by police from gangs.

S8·E10 Core

Episode 10

Jun 17, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. The team are in Manchester finding out how police are using new laws to fight the problem of legal highs.

S8·E11 Core

Episode 11

Jun 20, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. The team are in Sheffield investigating fake job adverts and how to spot them.

S8·E12 Core

Episode 12

Jun 21, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. Michelle Ackerley sees how new technology helps pilots combat the dangers of lasers.

S8·E13 Core

Episode 13

Jun 22, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. Rav Wilding checks out the latest in custody kit, including some high-tech camera technology.

S8·E14 Core

Episode 14

Jun 23, 2016 · 45 min

Crimewatch Roadshow helps police across the country tackle everyday crime. In Cleveland, Michelle Ackerley takes part in some dramatic river rescue training.

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Episode 15

Jun 24, 2016 · 45 min

The Crimewatch Roadshow team end their week in Gateshead. Michelle Ackerley is live with Northumbria Police at their firearms training facility.

S8·E16 Core

Episode 16

Jun 27, 2016 · 45 min

The final week of Crimewatch Roadshow begins in Lincolnshire, where Michelle Ackerley finds out how emergency services prepare themselves for large-scale disasters.

S8·E17 Filler

Episode 17

Jun 28, 2016 · 45 min

Today's Roadshow comes from Birmingham city centre, going behind the scenes of one of the busiest and most colourful days of the year - Birmingham's Pride event.

S8·E18 Core

Episode 18

Jun 29, 2016 · 45 min

The Crimewatch Roadshow team is back in the West Midlands, asking for your help to find the hit and run driver who left a young motorcyclist with life-changing injuries.

S8·E19 Mytharc

Episode 19

Jun 30, 2016 · 45 min

The Crimewatch Roadshow is in south Wales, where reporter Michelle Ackerley tries her hand at training as a mountain rescue volunteer.

S8·E20 Mytharc

Episode 20

Jul 1, 2016 · 45 min

South Wales Fire and Rescue service tackle deliberate fire setting. There is an appeal from Gwent Police to trace the arsonist whose reckless act destroyed one couple's dream home.

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