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7.3 / 10(6 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20213 Seasons

In the Footsteps of Killers

Series Overview

Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson, Britain's leading criminologist, investigate famous unsolved murder cases. By visiting the scenes of the crimes and reinvestigating the evidence, they attempt to get to the bottom of what really happened.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 15 Episodes

47 min per episode

Air Date Window

2021 – Present

Premiered: Wed, Jun 9, 2021

Created By
Emilia FoxEmilia Fox
David WilsonDavid Wilson

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Season 3, Episode 6: “The Murder of Janine Downes”

Wolverhampton sex worker Janine Downes was beaten and strangled to death in 1991. Was she the victim of a serial killer?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marcus English

Producers

Ellie Merz

Department Leadership Roster

Marcus English

Director

Ellie Merz

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Footsteps of Killers

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What is In the Footsteps of Killers about?

Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson, Britain's leading criminologist, investigate famous unsolved murder cases. By visiting the scenes of the crimes and reinvestigating the evidence, they attempt to get to the bottom of what really happened.

How many seasons does In the Footsteps of Killers have?

In the Footsteps of Killers comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in In the Footsteps of Killers?

Key cast members in In the Footsteps of Killers include Emilia Fox, David Wilson.

Who created or directed In the Footsteps of Killers?

In the Footsteps of Killers was developed and directed by Marcus English.