A true crime documentary series that enthusiasts of 24 Hours in Police Custody will find captivating is set to air a new episode this evening. The BBC's acclaimed programme, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns on Sunday, April 26, with a chilling instalment that originally surprised viewers.
What is Forensics: The Real CSI?
The series immerses audiences in real-life police investigations, following the West Midlands Police Force as they respond to serious crimes. With a focus on forensic teams and their evidence-gathering techniques, the show provides a race-against-time narrative where detectives strive to bring perpetrators to justice.
Tonight's Episode: The Gold Heist
At 9pm on BBC Two, an episode titled Forensics: The Real CSI The Gold Heist will air. It recounts a daring robbery where armed criminals drove a truck into a jewellery shop, stealing £300,000 worth of gold in under 60 seconds. The official synopsis states: 'At midday on a busy high street in Birmingham, a group of armed robbers drive a truck into a jewellery shop, stealing £300,000 worth of gold. They escape in less than 60 seconds.'
Forensic scene investigator Drew Birtles is dispatched to recover clues, but the case becomes challenging when no forensic evidence is found at the scene and the robbers switch vehicles, leaving the trail cold. Suspects are identified, and investigators hope that forensic evidence from the cars will provide vital information to solve the case.
Critical Acclaim
One reviewer on IMDb described the episode as 'fascinating, unlike any other episode I've seen before. It's a distinctly old-fashioned crime, solved in a very modern, up-to-date way.' They added: 'It's like a crime from the 1960s or 70s, something you don't think of happening today. As the crime happens, people film with their mobile phones.'
The series has been hailed as one of the 'best' by viewers, with some preferring it to 24 Hours in Police Custody. A Facebook user commented: 'I love this programme even better than 24hrs on police custody.' Another said: 'This is the best TV programme.'
Forensics: The Real CSI airs tonight at 9pm on BBC Two and is also available on BBC iPlayer.
