

He’s fixated by the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, which haunts his thoughts, and his unorthodox police methods have come under scrutiny. This highly-anticipated crime drama (an adaptation of Peter James’ award-winning novels) sees John Simm take on the role of tenacious detective Roy Grace. “They hire Becky, a young local nanny who isn’t as innocent as she appears, and deadly consequences follow.”Ĭatch up with Lie With Me on My5 now. “ Lie With Me is centred on the chilling tale of Anna and her family, who move to Australia after infidelity rocks her marriage,” promises the official synopsis for this Channel 5 thriller. “In desperation, the relatively young Detective Inspector leading the case, engages the nation’s most famous criminal profiler to devise a bold undercover operation which will see an attractive, young female officer start a relationship with Colin Stagg.”Īnd the result? One of the most controversial cases in police history.Ĭatch up with Deceit on All 4 now. The police are determined to catch the man who, in their eyes, is guilty before he kills again. The media feed a national obsession, covering every detail of the case and demanding justice.

“First identified through a BBC Crimewatch appeal, the evidence is stacked against Colin Stagg. Based on true events, Deceit (previously known as My Name Is Lizzie) enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’ (Niamh Algar), is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.Īs per Channel 4’s synopsis: “Five months on from the murder of Rachel Nickell, and The Met Police are still no closer to capturing the man they’re convinced is responsible.
