BBC Two is heading back into real-time murder investigations, greenlighting a new run of Murder 24/7—this time embedded with West Mercia Police in the Midlands. The six-part docuseries drops in June 2025 on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Produced by Expectation Factual, the series pulls audiences inside the first 24 hours—and beyond—of active murder cases, capturing every lead, decision, and high-stakes moment from crime scene to courtroom.
This season’s cases include the fatal stabbing of a mother and daughter, a delivery driver found dead, and a Telford homicide where a man is accused of killing his parents.
The format—launched in 2020 with Essex Police—proved a breakout hit with younger viewers, combining fly-on-the-wall access with a procedural backbone. The new run follows a similar blueprint, tracking detectives, forensics, and family liaison officers as they piece together timelines, chase suspects, and build cases for trial.
The series is produced by Colin Barr and Rachael Barnes, with Vicky Munro as Series Producer and Jules Endersby directing. Barr, who also exec produces, says the season will explore broader issues including gang crime, addiction, and mental health, all woven through the lens of active investigations.
Clare Sillery, the BBC’s Head of Commissioning for Documentaries, returns as commissioner.
With the Midlands run, the series expands its geographic footprint while doubling down on its core premise: what it really takes to solve a murder in Britain today.
