Series synopsis
Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen is a British documentary television series that premiered on Sky History on April 7, 2026. It stars Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen.
Vicky McClure, and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, travel the UK exploring historic, culturally significant crimes that have changed the face of modern Britain. From unsolved murders, to miscarriages of justice that have changed the law; each episode features Vicky and Jonny doing a deep dive into each case. Speaking to experts, historians, police officers and victims’ families, they investigate the lasting impact each murder has left on the community and why these cases still resonate today.
Premise
Vicky McClure, and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, travel the UK exploring historic, culturally significant crimes that have changed the face of modern Britain. From unsolved murders, to miscarriages of justice that have changed the law; each episode features Vicky and Jonny doing a deep dive into each case. Speaking to experts, historians, police officers and victims’ families, they investigate the lasting impact each murder has left on the community and why these cases still resonate today.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vicky McClure as Presenter
- Jonny Owen as Presenter
Guest cast
- Irvine Welsh as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | April 7, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Burke And Hare Trace the Burke and Hare case as Vicky McClure revisits Scotland's most infamous murders and their lasting impact on justice. |
April 7, 2026 |
| 2 |
10 Rillington Place Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen uncover the chilling truth behind 10 Rillington Place, one of Britain's most notorious murder cases. |
April 7, 2026 |
| 3 |
Bible John Step back into 1960s Glasgow and investigate the Bible John murders as Vicky McClure uncovers new clues behind a haunting unsolved case. |
April 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky History |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |