Scams and Scandals — Season 2025

Jan 202528m

The story behind the remarkable downfall of Captain Tom's fundraising family. BBC News investigates the extraordinary rise and fall of the Captain Tom Foundation.

Feb 202525m

This is the story of a man who charges thousands for a dangerous cosmetic procedure: liquid Brazilian butt lifts. Ricky Sawyer has left women across the UK disfigured and in agony.

Feb 202527m

Reeling from the death of seventeen year old Vlad, his family reveal the terror he suffered as they tried and failed to save his life. Police body worn video captures the chaos of his last moments.

Feb 202527m

The tragic story of how 12-year-old Semina Halliwell ended up taking her own life, with interviews with family and friends.

Feb 202523m

Illegal waste tipping costs the UK around £1 billion a year. Industry experts say this is not just fly-tipping, but "organised crime" where "networks of people" are illegally collecting and dumping waste. BBC News investigates how one part of the country is dealing with this waste scandal.

Mar 202529m

An investigation into one of the UK’s most high-profile art heists: the theft of a £5m golden toilet from Blenheim Palace. How was the crime carried out and where is the gold?

May 202529m

The inside story of a north east council held to ransom by a dangerous gang of cyber-criminals. Geoff White investigates the threats to our public services from Russian hackers.

Jun 202529m

Allegations of over-charging, threats and intimidation. Just how far will some companies go to make a profit in the holiday park industry?

Jun 202528m

After all the commotion over Oasis tickets, reporter Steffan Powell delves into the murky world of ticket touts. He investigates why the odds are stacked against many of us securing tickets for high-profile events and exposes some of the people raking in thousands of pounds at our expense.

Oct 202528m

An undercover investigation exposes Britain's "Botox Wild West" where medical professionals break the rules, selling prescriptions for cash, with patients left at serious risk.