Series synopsis
The Sycamore Gap Mystery is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Channel 4 on December 3, 2025. It ended on December 4, 2025. It stars Calum Meikle and Kim Read.
When the beloved 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall is mysteriously felled overnight, public outrage erupts worldwide. This gripping two-part true-crime documentary follows Northumbria Police’s unprecedented investigation, with exclusive access to detectives, witnesses and never-before-seen evidence. As officers untangle a bizarre case with no CCTV and no witnesses, the series explores the cultural impact of the tree’s loss and the global fight for justice in one of the UK’s most u ...
Premise
When the beloved 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall is mysteriously felled overnight, public outrage erupts worldwide. This gripping two-part true-crime documentary follows Northumbria Police’s unprecedented investigation, with exclusive access to detectives, witnesses and never-before-seen evidence. As officers untangle a bizarre case with no CCTV and no witnesses, the series explores the cultural impact of the tree’s loss and the global fight for justice in one of the UK’s most unusual environmental crimes.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Calum Meikle as Self
- Kim Read as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 3, 2025 | December 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This series goes inside a community in turmoil and inside the police hunt to solve the Sycamore Gap tree mystery - a crime of extraordinary vandalism that shocked Britain. |
December 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Inside the police hunt to solve the Sycamore Gap tree mystery. A breakthrough leads to the arrests of friends Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham. |
December 4, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 4, 2025 |
| Status | ended |