A+E Networks UK Orders Robert Rinder-Led True-Crime Show

A+E Networks UK has commissioned the new ten-part series Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets for Crime+Investigation.

Produced by Zig Zag Productions, the series will take a unique look at the battle of wits between police and suspects in recent criminal cases across the U.S. and U.K. It is presented by Robert Rinder, a criminal barrister and television personality, and features a team of experts who will analyze ten police interviews in which the work of detectives was key to cracking the case and securing a conviction.

Rinder said: “As a criminal barrister, I see the case details after detectives have forensically examined them, so to be able to go into the rarely seen territory of the interrogation room is incredibly exciting for me. In each episode, we highlight the strategies utilized by seasoned police investigators to obtain information from suspects, which makes it a fascinating series. I hope Crime+Investigation’s viewers enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.”

Diana Carter, commissioning editor and head of talent at A+E Networks UK, said: “Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets is a brilliantly fascinating and innovative concept which explores interrogation secrets through a selection of incredible experts who share their wealth of knowledge and unlock the hidden world of the interrogation room. Zig Zag Productions are true leaders in factual programming and we’re confident their first-class production will be a huge hit with our audience, with Robert Rinder as the perfect presenter for the series.”

Matt Graff, managing director at ZigZag Productions, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Robert and A+E Networks UK on such a unique true-crime series. Delving into the world of interrogation rooms has been a real eye-opener, and Robert brings not only the gravitas and personality but the legal acumen to make him the ideal host. We’re really looking forward to getting the reaction of Crime+Investigation’s true-crime-loving audience and hope it’ll be a real hit.”

Sonia Fleck, CEO of Bomanbridge Media, which is on board as the deficit and distribution partner, commented: “We are again really pleased to be teaming up with Zig Zag Productions, as well as A+E Networks UK, who own the crime and investigation space. Rob Rinder’s Interrogation Secrets is a fresh new series with access to compelling stories; we are pleased to launch the show with great partners.”