As the cold January nights drag on, many viewers are turning to true crime shows for weekend binge-watching. From police documentaries to chilling catfish tales, here are five series that promise to captivate and unsettle.
24 Hours in Police Custody (Channel 4) follows police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes. A new episode aired on January 13, with another on January 20 at 9pm examining Zombie Knives. Five series are available to stream on Channel 4.
Police Suspect No.1 (Channel 5) returned for a fifth series on January 12, with episodes available online. The first episode featured bodycam footage of an attack on a police officer, leaving viewers 'disgusted'.
Catching a Killer (Channel 4) offers insight into police investigations. The latest episode, 'Buried Truths', released this month, covers the case of Cumali Turhan, who was lured into a bar by a love rival. All five episodes are on Channel 4.
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish (BBC iPlayer) follows beauty queen Abbie Draper, who received a Facebook friend request that led to a web of lies. The three-episode series aired earlier this month and is available on iPlayer.
Twisted Sisters: Madness and Manslaughter (Channel 5) explores the story of twin sisters who repeatedly ran into M6 traffic. Released last month, it left viewers with 'chills'.
