Scam Interceptors Return to Take Down Crooks

The hit show Scam Interceptors is back this October for the second half of series two — with series three already greenlit for 2024. Hosted by Rav Wilding and Nick Stapleton, the action-packed programme is based at the BBC’s Glasgow HQ.

Working alongside ethical hacker Jim Browning, the team uses advanced remote-access tech to hack the hackers in real time. Their mission? To stop industrial-scale scammers from fleecing victims worldwide. This series introduces “Ground Interceptors” – mobile squads who swoop in to help victims face-to-face when online methods aren’t enough.

Make It At Market Returns with New Business Challenges

November sees the comeback of Make It At Market, filmed in the picturesque Waterperry Gardens, Oxfordshire. Presented by Dom Chinea and a crew of craft and business pros, the show helps hobbyists turn their passion into profit.

Contestants face tough trials to prove their skills before diving into the cutthroat world of crafting capitalism.

Big Little Crimes to Dish Out Shocking Police Stories

Brown Bob Cymru’s gripping true-crime series Big Little Crimes is back for two more series, based in Cardiff. The show delivers 15 thrilling episodes where police share how they nabbed major criminals from minor offences.

  • Dash-cam footage
  • Dramatic reconstructions
  • Interviews with serving and retired officers

Fans can expect unforgettable tales from the frontline of crime-fighting.

Dr. Xand’s Con or Cure Returns to Expose Medical Scams

In 2024, Dr. Xand’s Con or Cure will return with Dr. Xand van Tulleken and Ashley John Baptiste tackling the latest health fads and medical frauds. Using viewer tips, they’ll bust myths and shine a spotlight on the biggest medical con jobs around.

More BBC Daytime Favourites Recommissioned

BBC Daytime is also bringing back Moment of Proof and Fraud Squad in 2024, both produced by Brown Bob Cymru and available on BBC One and iPlayer.

Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, said: “Crime and crafting have always been beloved topics for the Daytime audience, and these series brought a fresh and modern approach that resonated with viewers. We are delighted to bring them back for more programmes, and with all the new series available on iPlayer, viewers won’t miss a single episode.”

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