Cop shows and true crime dominate pop culture – but do we really understand what goes on inside major criminal investigations? In CRIME SCENE, ex-Metropolitan Police Commissioner BERNARD HOGAN-HOWE and former Mirror editor ALISON PHILLIPS take a deep dive into real cases, from gang hits to manhunts to fraud, extortion and drug trafficking, and explain what really goes on. How do police commence an investigation? What happens when they face a wall of silence from frightened witnesses? How do covert intelligence, profiling and forensics come together to bring culprits to justice? And when it all reaches court, does the media hit the right spot between information, sensationalism and fear-mongering? Find out in CRIME SCENE: the truth behind true crime.

Crime Scene – with Bernard Hogan-Howe and Alison Phillips
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Cop shows and true crime dominate pop culture – but do we really understand what goes on inside major criminal investigations? In CRIME SCENE, ex-Metropolitan Police Commissioner BERNARD HOGAN-HOWE and former Mirror editor ALISON PHILLIPS take a deep dive into real cases, from gang hits to manhunts to fraud, extortion and drug trafficking, and explain what really goes on. How do police commence an investigation? What happens when they face a wall of silence from frightened witnesses? How do covert intelligence, profiling and forensics come together to bring culprits to justice? And when it all reaches court, does the media hit the right spot between information, sensationalism and fear-mongering? Find out in CRIME SCENE: the truth behind true crime.
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Recent Episodes

July 3, 2025
When no-one talks – The murder of Rhys Jones
Former Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and ex-Mirror editor Alison Phillips examine the complex murder case of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, revealing the challenges of pursuing justice in a community gripped by fear and silence.

June 26, 2025
How do you turn around a failing police force? – with Sir Stephen Watson of Greater Manchester Police
Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson discusses turning around failing police forces with Bernard Hogan-Howe and Alison Phillips in an interview, revealing strategies to restore trust and address lawlessness.

June 19, 2025
Petty crime, major problem – Have the police given up on phone theft, burglary and shoplifting?
Former Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe and ex-Mirror editor Alison Phillips discuss the rise in petty crime and explore whether the police should prioritize these offenses to better serve the public in this interview.
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