BBC Daytime commissions two new unique crime programs for BBC One and iPlayer

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go on a police chase? Have you ever sent or been asked to provide a tape of a doorbell to the police and wondered what the outcome would be? Well, BBC Daytime is set to answer these questions and more with two new commissions for BBC One and iPlayer: Cops in the Backseat and Detectives at the Door.

Cops in the back seat

Backseat Cops will explore a policing scheme that invites people to take turns in the back of a police car to get a first-hand look at what policing involves in 2025. And it’s not for the faint of heart! With access to the police force, the series will see victims of crime alternate with the local police team.

The audience will see how it affects them and the motivation to sign up. Once inside the car, backseat officers get a seamless experience of modern police service with few restrictions on what they see and where they go. They will see first-hand the problems associated with crime and anti-social behavior and, as in the real world, they will have the opportunity to express their views on police priorities.

Door detectives

Doorbell Detectives is a new five-part series presented by Matt Allwright that will explore the current state of local crime in Britain based on the experiences of our Doorbell Detectives, victims of crime who turn to their doorbells and security cameras to help the police track down criminals. criminals More than one in five UK households has a video call. And these gadgets not only make us feel more secure in our homes, they also help communities solve crimes on their doorstep.

Matt will explore the expertise of British door-to-door detectives from an incident room in Manchester, and each episode will see ordinary people filming extraordinary crime incidents in their neighborhood on their smart doorbells and home CCTV. Matt will hear first-hand from the victims of the stories presented and how the doorbell video was crucial to the investigation of the crime, including where, when and who was involved.

Throughout the series, police experts will talk about how viewers can protect themselves against the most common methods criminals use for everything from robbing our homes to pinching pets.

Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak, comments: “We’re delighted to bring BBC Daytime viewers two exciting new series that will put us at the heart of crime fighting like never before. Whether it’s investigating clues captured on video calls or going on a ride with police officers who respond to emergency calls, we’ll share fresh, exciting information that will have our audience jumping when we find out what happens next.”

Catherine Welton, executive producer of Full Fat TV, comments: “I’m delighted to be working with the BBC on our first daytime BBC commission. “Backseat Cops” will take viewers right into the heart of the most talked-about crime topics, giving viewers a front-row seat to all the thrills and spills of modern policing.”

Purple Productions’, Dympna Jackson said: “Neighborhood Watch has received a digital upgrade! We all rely on our smart doorbells to ensure deliveries arrive on time or know who’s at the door, but they’re increasingly being used to fight local crime. Matt will reveal some heartbreaking stories and really help you feel safer on your street.”

Backseat Cops and Doorbell Detectives will be available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year.

Back Seat Cops is produced by Full Fat TV, produced in partnership with the Open University and has been commissioned for 12×30 episodes by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, Rachel Platt is BBC Daytime Editor. Kathryn Welton and Colette Foster are executive producers for Full Fat TV.

Doorbell Detectives will be presented by Matt Allwright and is produced by Manchester-based Purple Productions, part of Objective Media Group, an All3Media company. It was commissioned for 5×30 episodes by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, with BBC Daytime Editor-in-Chief Helen Munson. Purple is executive produced by Zoe Callan, Pam Kevanna and Dympna Jackson.

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