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Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure in first look at new crime-focused show

Line of Duty’s Vicky McClure in first look at new crime-focused show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Vicky McClure is set to front a brand-new true crime documentary series alongside her real-life husband. Titled Britain’s Murder Map, the new documentary series – which is set to air on Sky History and History Play from next month – will follow the Line of Duty star and her historian husband, Jonny Owen, as they look back on huge crimes that have rocked Britain over the years. The pair will travel across the UK and investigate unsolved murders, miscarriages of justice and milestone cases that have changed the law. And they’ll be speaking to experts, historians, police officers and victims’ families in an attempt to examine the lasting impact each murder has left on the community and why the cases still resonate today. Among the experts set to appear are Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, historians Dr Fern Riddell, Huw Williams, Phil Carradice, criminologist Professor David Wilson and more. Jonny Owen and Vicky McClure in Britain’s Murder Map. Sky The first episode will see the duo head back to Edinburgh in 1828 to examine the Burke and …

Vicky Beer raises a glass to 11 years as DfE director

Vicky Beer raises a glass to 11 years as DfE director

Published by skeptic

Longest-serving regional director is retiring Longest-serving regional director is retiring More from this theme Recent articles Vicky Beer, the Department for Education’s longest-serving regional director, is set to leave the role after 11 years in post. The senior civil servant revealed that she had made the “really hard decision” to retire at the end of April, despite being “energised” by recent policy developments. Beer was appointed the regional schools commissioner (RSC) for Lancashire and West Yorkshire in 2015. A restructure of the RSC system saw them rebadged as regional directors, with Beer responsible for the north west. She has been in the role longer than anyone else. The Department for Education has launched its search for a replacement to move into the job and help shape the government’s strategy. Beer told Schools Week: “There’s still lots to do in the region, but I think the way the sector works is a particular strength of the area and I feel some personal pride in helping to shape that.” Before joining the civil service, Beer was an …