Murder Trial: The Vanishing Woman: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

Guilty or not guilty? Haunting cold cases and gripping investigations unfold as Murder suspects stand trial and victim’s families seek justice in Scotland’s High Courts.

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Episodes Part 1

The Vanishing Woman: Part 1

Two-part documentary about the investigation and trial of two carers accused of murdering 35-year-old Margaret Fleming and claiming benefits in her name for 16 years.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 7 Jan 2020
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Oct 2027)
Episodes Part 2

The Vanishing Woman: Part 2

Second part of the documentary about the trial that gripped a nation, As the trial continues, witnesses give dramatic testimony as Cairney and Jones stand accused of murdering Margaret Fleming.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 10pm 8 Jan 2020
Availability: Available for over a year (until 20 Oct 2027)
Episodes Part 1

A Dangerous Affair: Part 1

Unprecedented access to the murder trial related to one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved mysteries - the disappearance of Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 10pm 22 Aug 2023
Availability: Available for 7 months (until 22 Aug 2026)
Episodes Part 2

A Dangerous Affair: Part 2

As the trial continues, the jury hear dramatic testimony and are asked to decide the fate of the accused, William MacDowell. Finally, the verdict is in.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 22 Aug 2023
Availability: Available for 7 months (until 22 Aug 2026)
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A Deadly Obsession: Part 1

A look at one of Scotland’s most high-profile murder trials, the brutal killing of Dr Brenda Page. It was part of the Scottish criminal justice system’s 45-year quest for answers.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 10pm 23 Jan 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 23 Jan 2027)
Episodes Part 2

A Deadly Obsession: Part 2

The trial continues, taking viewers deep into the inner workings of Scotland's justice system. The jury hears testimony from the accused, Christopher Harrisson, before being asked to decide his fate.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 23 Jan 2024
Availability: Available for over a year (until 23 Jan 2027)
Episodes Episode 1

Body in the Warehouse: Episode 1

The remains of a body are discovered in an abandoned warehouse in Scotland, but the victim, the motive and the cause of death are all unknown. Was it murder? A jury must decide.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 28 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for 30 days (until 28 Jan 2026)
Episodes Part 1

Girl in the River: Part 1

Following one of the nation’s biggest cold cases - the murder of Caroline Glachan, a Scottish schoolgirl who never came home.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 9pm 28 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for 1 month (until 05 Feb 2026)
Episodes Part 2

Girl in the River: Part 2

The fate of three defendants hangs in the balance. Two key witnesses reveal more shocking evidence, and one defendant chooses to take the stand.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 28 Jan 2025
Availability: Available for 1 month (until 05 Feb 2026)

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