Life of Crime
“One murder, three decades.”
Series Overview
Set against the backdrop of iconic moments in British history, Hayley Atwell stars as an impulsive rookie cop who becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a teenage girl.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
45 min per episode
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Fri, May 10, 2013
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “2013”
The year is now 2013 and DCI Denise Woods has managed to turn her life around and is now interviewing for the Superintendent of Lambeth job. Her ex‐husband Ray and his new wife invite her to a ‘family’ dinner with news that Denise’s nineteen year old daughter, Charlotte is going to have a baby. Denise does not take the news well though. At work, she investigates the case of a murdered girl called Joanna Andrews, whose body was discovered the morning after an outdoor concert.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LIfe of Crime PREVIEW
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-19
Cast & Creators
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Hayley Atwell
Denise Woods
Richard Coyle
Ray Deans
Julian Lewis Jones
Mike Holland
Amanda Drew
Beverley Reid
Alex Hassell
Colin Nash
Con O'Neill
DCI Ferguson
Ruth McCabe
Rose Woods
Joel Beckett
DI Gainham
Chris McHallem
Paul Reid
Lara Rossi
Jay Tomlin
Christopher Fulford
Furlong
Ray Panthaki
DS Nabeel Kothari
Priyanga Burford
Helen Clarke
Riann Steele
Paula Merris
Stuart Bunce
Weston
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Loach
Declan Croghan
Ruairí O'Brien
Selina Macarthur
Douglas Rae, Emma Kingsman-Lloyd, Michael Parke
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Loach
Director
Emma Kingsman-Lloyd
Producer
Declan Croghan
Writer
Selina Macarthur
Editor
Ruairí O'Brien
Director of Photography
Hayden Matthews
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of Crime
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What is Life of Crime about?
Set against the backdrop of iconic moments in British history, Hayley Atwell stars as an impulsive rookie cop who becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a teenage girl.
How many seasons does Life of Crime have?
Life of Crime comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Life of Crime?
Key cast members in Life of Crime include Hayley Atwell, Richard Coyle, Julian Lewis Jones, Amanda Drew, Alex Hassell.
Who created or directed Life of Crime?
Life of Crime was developed and directed by Jim Loach.