Crimewatch (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Crimewatch is a notable series.
What it’s about. Crimewatch is a long-running and high-profile British television programme produced by the BBC, that reconstructs major unsolved crimes with a view to gaining information from the members of the public. The programme was originally broadcast once a month on BBC One, although in more recent years the programme has more usually been broadcast roughly once every two months. It was announced on 15 October 2008, that the BBC is to move the filming of shows such as Crimewatch to studios in Cardiff. The show was first broadcast on 7 June 1984, and is based on the German TV show Aktenzeichen XY ... ungelöst. It was first presented by Nick Ross and Sue Cook. When Cook left in 1995, she was replaced by Jill Dando. After Dando's murder in April 1999, Fiona Bruce took over. Kirsty Young, Matthew Amroliwala and Martin Bayfield currently front the show; following the departures of Ross and Bruce in 2007 and Rav Wilding on 15 December 2011.
Who’s in it. Crimewatch stars Nick Ross as Self - Host, Matthew Amroliwala as Self - Presenter, Sue Cook as Self - Host and Jill Dando as Self - Host, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Crimewatch has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crimewatch page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crimewatch (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crimewatch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crimewatch worth watching?
- Crimewatch holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crimewatch?
- Crimewatch stars Nick Ross, Matthew Amroliwala, Sue Cook, Jill Dando and Pattie Coldwell.
- When was Crimewatch released?
- Crimewatch was released in 1984.