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The Big Cases (2022)

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Genre
crime documentary
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 57 episodes
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This series examines notable criminal cases and the court proceedings that follow. It uses investigative reporting, interviews, and archival footage to cover the legal process and the people affected.

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What happens

The Big Cases is a BBC true crime documentary series that first aired on 9 April 2022. The series examines notable criminal cases and court proceedings, primarily within the United Kingdom, with occasional coverage of international cases. It is broadcast on BBC News and all episodes are available on BBC iPlayer. The series offers an extended exploration of criminal cases, featuring investigative reporting, interviews, archival footage, and courtroom analysis, aiming to present detailed accounts of the legal processes and the individuals affected by the crimes. Some of the cases that the series has looked into include the murder of Sabina Nessa, the 2023 Nottingham attacks, and the killing of Lilia Valutyte. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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