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UK True Crime Series Returns After Nine Years
2 Apr
Summary
- The Accused: Guilty or Innocent? is returning to Channel 5.
- The new series will focus on devastating British cases.
- It offers unprecedented access to the accused and legal teams.

A critically acclaimed true crime documentary series, The Accused: Guilty or Innocent?, is returning to Channel 5 after an absence of nine years. Originally airing in 2017 and focusing on US cases, the revived show will now shift its attention to compelling and devastating British cases.
The new episodes, produced by Brinkworth Productions, will delve into the terrifying moments of individuals facing serious accusations. The series notably features subjects with no prior criminal record as they navigate the justice system.
Filming for The Accused is currently underway and will span an 18-month period, capturing select cases as they progress through the courts. This new iteration promises unprecedented access to both the accused individuals and their legal defense teams, offering an inside look from the initial charge to the final verdict.