BBC One’s “Crimewatch Live” concludes its 21st series this Friday with a look at two very different cases, united by a common thread: the pursuit of justice. The episode, titled “Twenty Years of Secrecy,” tackles a two-decade-old missing person case alongside a more recent takedown of a Welsh drug trafficking network.
The first segment focuses on the disappearance of Lisa Dorrian, who vanished from Ballyhalbert, Northern Ireland, in February 2005. Twenty years on, the Police Service of Northern Ireland continues its search for answers, hoping that the broadcast might unearth new leads in this enduring mystery. Even the smallest detail, overlooked or dismissed at the time, could prove crucial to solving this cold case.
Shifting gears, “Crimewatch Live” then recounts the downfall of an organised crime group that had been supplying drugs throughout South Wales. The episode examines the methods employed by the drug ring, revealing the intricate workings of their operation, before detailing the police tactics that ultimately led to their arrests and convictions.
Viewers are encouraged to contact the authorities with any information relating to Lisa Dorrian’s disappearance. The episode airs Friday, March 21, 2025 on BBC One.
