Great Crimes and Trials (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Series · ★ 9

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Released in 1993, Great Crimes and Trials is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Great Crimes and Trials is an early 1990s BBC documentary television series. The program consists of archival material combined with never before seen interviews to reconstruct a renowned crime, examining the felon's motives, details of the crime, the investigations and the trial. Each episode is narrated by actor Robert Powell. In the United Kingdom the program is shown on weekdays on the Crime & Investigation Network. The first series was released on DVD by Columbia Tristar in 2005, and the third series was released on DVD by Network DVD in 2011. The first and second series were released on video by Columbia Tristar in 1997.

Who’s in it. Great Crimes and Trials stars Robert Powell.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Great Crimes and Trials sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Crimes and Trials page.

If you liked it. Fans of Great Crimes and Trials tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

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Where can I watch Great Crimes and Trials (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Crimes and Trials change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Great Crimes and Trials worth watching?
Great Crimes and Trials holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Great Crimes and Trials?
Great Crimes and Trials stars Robert Powell.
When was Great Crimes and Trials released?
Great Crimes and Trials was released in 1993.