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The Big Cases

The Big Cases

20221 Season53 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

The biggest crime stories and court cases in the UK. The fights for justice, the investigations, and the stories of those affected by the crimes.

NetworksBBC News

About The Big Cases

The Big Cases is a crime, news series that first aired in 2022. The biggest crime stories and court cases in the UK. The fights for justice, the investigations, and the stories of those affected by the crimes.

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