DOORBELL DETECTIVES: MATT ALLWRIGHT TO FRONT NEW BBC DAYTIME SERIES

Doorbell Detectives is a brand new five-part series presented by Matt Allwright will investigate the current state of neighbourhood crime in Britain through the experiences of our Doorbell Detectives, victims of crime who have turned to their doorbell and security cameras to help police track down the criminals.

More than one in five UK households have a video doorbell. And these gadgets are not only providing us with a greater sense of security in our homes, they’re also helping communities solve crimes on their doorsteps.

Matt will explore the experiences of Britain’s Doorbell Detectives from the Incident Room in Manchester, and each episode will see ordinary people capturing extraordinary instances of crime in their neighbourhood on their smart doorbells and domestic CCTV.

Matt will hear first-hand from the victims of the stories featured, and unpack how doorbell footage was crucial in investigating the crime such as location, times and who was involved.

Throughout the series, police experts will be offering insight and tips and tricks on how audiences can protect themselves from some of the most common techniques use by criminals to do everything from burgle our homes to pinch our pets.

Purple Productions’, Dympna Jackson said: “Neighbourhood Watch has had a digital upgrade! We’re all reliant on using our smart doorbells to ensure that deliveries arrive on time or knowing who’s at the door, but they are more and more being used to tackle local crime. Matt will be uncovering some gobsmacking stories and really help you feel safer on your street.’

Doorbell Detectives will be presented by Matt Allwright and is made by Purple Productions based in Manchester, part of Objective Media Group, an All3Media company. It has been commissioned for 5x30 episodes by Rob Unsworth Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, the Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime is Helen Munson.

More details will be announced in due course.