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The Murder Detectives

The Murder Detectives

Description: Helmed by Bafta-winning director David Nath this three-part documentary follows a major crime unit in St Paul's, Bristol, as it investigates the stabbing murder of a teenager. The groundbreaking series was filmed over 18 months with intimate, unprecedented access to Bristol's crime team, creating a distinctive, unfolding picture of a murder from the time the crime is initially reported.
Year Released: 2015
First episode air date: November 30, 2015
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Factual Series, MORE
Executive Producers: Bart Corpe, Neil Grant
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