Synopsis
Criminologist David Wilson studies the psychology behind the need for those who lead a life of crime to have to conceal their activities by leading a secret or double life.
- Programme: David Wilson's Crime Files
- Series: 1
- Episode: 08: Double Life
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2021
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