David Wilson's Crime Files: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Professor David Wilson explores Scottish crimes.

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Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Scotland Upcoming Release	Double Life Series 1 8. Double Life Criminologist David Wilson studies the psychology behind the need for those who lead a life of crime to have to conceal their activities by leading a secret or double life.	Your Time Tue 18 Aug · 21:00 UK Tue 18 Aug · 21:00

Channel

BBC Scotland

Upcoming Release

Episode

Double Life

Series 1 8. Double Life

Criminologist David Wilson studies the psychology behind the need for those who lead a life of crime to have to conceal their activities by leading a secret or double life.

Time

Your Time

Tue 18 Aug · 21:00

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Series 4 - Scams and Scandals 8. Under the Influencer

8. Under the Influencer

David Wilson explores disinformation and fraud in the influencer industry, and how self-styled online experts can cause harm in the real world.

Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 10 Oct 2023

Availability: Available for 26 days (until 11 Dec 2025)

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Series 4 - Scams and Scandals 7. King of the Swindlers

7. King of the Swindlers

Professor David Wilson investigates financial crime through the story of Aberdeen financial advisor Alistair Greig, one of Scotland’s most prolific investment fraudsters.

Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 10 Oct 2023

Availability: Available for 19 days (until 04 Dec 2025)

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Series 4 - Scams and Scandals 6. Counterfeit Art

6. Counterfeit Art

David Wilson investigates fraud and forgery in art and literature, discovering how fake Robert Burns manuscripts are still causing problems for collectors.

Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 10 Oct 2023

Availability: Available for 12 days (until 27 Nov 2025)

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Series 4 - Scams and Scandals 5. White Collar

5. White Collar

David Wilson investigates ‘white collar’ crime, exploring how a fraudster made himself a Scottish ‘laird’ after stealing millions from the Met Police.

Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 10 Oct 2023

Availability: Available until Thu 11:44pm (until 20 Nov 2025)

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When is David Wilson's Crime Files next on?

The next broadcast of David Wilson's Crime Files airs at Tue 18 Aug · 21:00(UK: Tue 18 Aug · 21:00) on BBC Scotland.

Which channel is David Wilson's Crime Files next on?

David Wilson's Crime Files returns on BBC Scotland next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

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