Eyewitness

Duration: 58'59''

Synopsis

In an experiment with the Greater Manchester Police, the problem of eyewitness recollection is dramatically brought into focus.

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Episode 2 | Eyewitness

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Episode 3 | Eyewitness

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Episode 2 | Eyewitness

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BBC Two | 2010 | 58'58''

When bystanders get caught up in a bungled armed robbery and one of them is kidnapped, what effect do weapons and fear have on their memories?

Episode 3 | Eyewitness

Episode 3 | Eyewitness

BBC Two | 2010 | 58'57''

Having many witnesses to a crime helps the police piece together the facts. But what happens when the only witness is also the victim?

Episode 2 | Eyewitness

Episode 2 | Eyewitness

BBC Two | 2010 | 58'58''

When bystanders get caught up in a bungled armed robbery and one of them is kidnapped, what effect do weapons and fear have on their memories?

Episode 3 | Eyewitness

Episode 3 | Eyewitness

BBC Two | 2010 | 58'57''

Having many witnesses to a crime helps the police piece together the facts. But what happens when the only witness is also the victim?

Episode 2 | Eyewitness

Episode 2 | Eyewitness

BBC Two | 2010 | 58'58''

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Episode 3 | Eyewitness

Episode 3 | Eyewitness

BBC Two | 2010 | 58'57''

Having many witnesses to a crime helps the police piece together the facts. But what happens when the only witness is also the victim?

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