Fans of true crime can now binge every episode of the gripping series 24 Hours in Police Custody for free on Channel 4's streaming platform. The show, which first aired in 2014, has been hailed as one of the best true crime programmes on television.
The groundbreaking Channel 4 documentary series offers an authentic glimpse into the daily operations of a local police force, tracking detectives as they tackle serious and complex criminal cases. From the initial emergency call through to the final outcome, the programme takes audiences behind the scenes to witness how devastating crimes impact entire communities.
Most recently, a two-part special titled 24 Hours in Police Custody: A Family Vendetta aired, documenting Cambridgeshire police officers working on a distressing double murder investigation after a father and son were fatally shot in their own homes. Stephen Alderton, 67, was sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2023 following his admission of guilt for killing Gary Dunmore, 57, and Josh Dunmore, 32.
Viewers have flooded social media with glowing reactions to the programme, with many claiming they 'need more'. One devoted fan declared: '24 hours in police custody. Elite programme.' Another stated emphatically: 'It's a fact that 24 hours in police custody is the best show on tv.'
Every series of 24 Hours in Police Custody is accessible via Channel 4's streaming platform, from the first season through to the latest episodes released this year. The show is described by Channel 4 as 'the landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes.'
