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A bold, captivating tangent on the true-crime genre from the award-winning genre-leading team at Candour Productions. The two-part documentary tracks the high-stakes criminal investigation into the destruction of a unique victim\u2014the iconic Sycamore Gap tree.<\/p>\n

One of Britain\u2019s most recognizable landmarks, the tree\u2019s felling sparked widespread public outrage and global media attention. The series takes viewers inside the high-pressure police hunt, first-response material including initial emergency calls and never-before-seen evidence from within the investigation.<\/p>\n

Duration: <\/strong>2×60 min.
\nGenre: <\/strong>Documentary
\nProducer:<\/strong> Candour Productions
\nDistributor:<\/strong> All3Media International
\nCommissioning Partner:<\/strong> Channel 4
\nExecutive Producer:<\/strong> Anna Hall
\nTrailer:<\/strong>\u00a0Watch a clip in All3Media International’s Screening Room\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unique Selling Points<\/h2>\n

A Bold Twist on True Crime\u2014<\/strong>Delivering a bold and distinctive take on this globally popular genre,\u00a0The Sycamore Gap Mystery<\/em>\u00a0retains the narrative drive and investigative tension of a classic police procedural\u2014while replacing murder with an unexpected victim, giving the series a fresh and memorable edge.<\/p>\n

From the Multi-Award-Winning Team at Candour Productions\u2014<\/strong>Known for delivering thought-provoking, attention-grabbing television,\u00a0the team at\u00a0Candour bring\u00a0their\u00a0proven expertise to this latest title in\u00a0All3Media International\u2019s\u00a0catalog, which includes ITV ratings hit\u00a0The Essex Millionaire Murders<\/em> in addition to\u00a0The Disappearance of<\/em>\u00a0Jay Slater<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0The British Blood Scandal: Poisoned at School<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Global News Relevance\u2014<\/strong>When the Sycamore Gap was cut down, the story made international headlines, including front-page coverage\u00a0in\u00a0The New York Times<\/em>. This\u00a0is a\u00a0memorable, moving and shocking moment that holds event status, which audiences around the world will recognize.<\/p>\n

Pitch Perfect<\/h2>\n

\u201cA captivating, entertaining and standout reinvention of the true-crime genre, framing a high-stakes police investigation around an unexpected and emotionally resonant victim: the iconic Sycamore Gap tree,\u201d said Rachel Job, senior VP of unscripted content at All3Media International. \u201cFrom the award-winning Candour Productions, the series delivers all the narrative drive, tension and investigative intrigue audiences expect from the genre, while its unconventional central crime offers a fresh hook that makes it a distinctive addition to contemporary true-crime slates.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sales Contacts<\/h2>\n

Sabrina Duguet<\/a>, Executive VP, AsiaPac
\nStephen Driscoll<\/a>, Executive VP, EMEA
\nJennifer Askin<\/a>, Executive VP, Americas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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