My Wife, My Killer & the Secret Footage
In September 2023, Britain woke to the news that the iconic Sycamore Gap tree beside Hadrian’s Wall had been cut down overnight, sparking outrage and grief worldwide. This two part documentary follows the investigation with unprecedented access to Northumbria Police and never before seen evidence, revealing the twists and emotions behind one of Britain’s most shocking acts of vandalism. It is also a portrait of a community in shock and a nation searching for answers after the loss of a beloved landmark.
Duration
2 x 1 hr
Candour Productions for Channel 4, UK
The Sycamore Gap Mystery
My Wife, My Killer & the Secret Footage is a two part true crime documentary that exposes the shocking case of a woman who orchestrated the murder of her husband of 15 years. Behind the facade of a stable family life she manlipulated her former high school boyfriend into carrying out a brutal killing, a crime that stunned investigators and left a community reeling.
Through interviews, dramatic reconstructions and courtroom revelations, the series unravels how love, obsession and deception turned deadly.
Duration
2 x 1
Coming Up Roses for Channel 5, UK