BBC documentary series Murder Trial will return later this year focussing on two new cases, the murder of groundsman Brian Low in Aberfeldy and the landmark case following the death of Kimberly Bruce from Dundee.
As well as these cases for BBC Scotland, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, a new 10-part podcast series, Inside The Murder Trial has been commissioned. Murder Trial is a co-commission between BBC Scotland and BBC Factual while Inside The Murder Trial is a BBC Scotland and BBC Sounds co-commission. Both series are produced by Firecrest Films.
The two new Murder Trial cases which will feature on BBC iPlayer/TV are:
Death of a Dog Walker (w/t) (2×60) – Brian Low was murdered in February 2024 whilst out walking his dog on a remote country path in Highland Perthshire. After initially treating Brian’s death as non-suspicious, the police start a murder investigation when the pathologist discovered shotgun pellets in Brian’s body bag. Former gamekeeper David Campbell now stands accused of shooting his ex-colleague Brian on Leafy Lane in Aberfeldy, after disabling a CCTV camera at his home nearby. Campbell, who was described by people who knew him as a Jekyll and Hyde character, is accused of trying to cover his tracks after murdering Brian whom he held a grudge against. But, in a case which is built almost entirely from circumstantial evidence, will the jury find him innocent or guilty?
Culpable Homicide (w/t) (2×60) – In July 2023, 28-year-old Kimberly Bruce fell to her death from a motorway bridge in Dundee. In a landmark legal case, Kimberly’s husband Lee stands trial charged with culpable homicide and domestic abuse – the first prosecution of its kind in Scotland. Prosecutors say that Kimberly had suffered significant domestic violence at the hands of her husband in the 18 months prior to her death. But as the defence draw on complex aspects of Kimberly’s personal life in order to defend Milne, will the jury find him guilty beyond reasonable doubt and in doing so, make UK legal history?
With extraordinary access to the Scottish courts, the police investigators and the victim’s families, Murder Trial features interviews with prosecution and defence teams, taking viewers inside these two high-profile cases.
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland says: “Murder Trial continues to provide the audience with exceptional access to Scotland’s courts and justice system. These two new cases are a compelling watch of the level audiences have come to expect from this award winning series.”
Emma Loach, Interim Head of Commissioning Documentaries, BBC says: “Firecrest have raised the bar yet again – exploring some of the most complex legal cases of our time whist delivering on the brands’ reputation for compelling and emotive storytelling.”
Vari Innes, Executive Producer at Firecrest Films says: “We are proud to be returning to the BBC and the High Courts with these two exceptional cases. Filmed over several years, Death of a Dog Walker features unprecedented access – from day one of the murder investigation through to verdict at Glasgow High Court. Woman on the Bridge charts a landmark case highlighting vital conversations around domestic abuse and culpability. It has been an enormous privilege to be side by side with both Brian’s family and Kimberly’s family through these acutely difficult times and we are extremely grateful to them for allowing us to show their dedicated journey to seek justice for their loved ones.”
The two new iPlayer/TV cases are the latest instalments of the series which includes Murder Trial: Girl in the River (2025), Murder Trial: Body in the Warehouse (2025), Murder Trial: A Deadly Obsession (2024) and Murder Trial: A Dangerous Affair (2023).
The Murder Trial series is commissioned by Louise Thornton Head of Commissioning for BBC Scotland and Emma Loach, Interim Head of Commissioning, Documentaries. The Commissioning Editors are David Harron for BBC Scotland and Tom Pullen for BBC Factual. They will be executive produced by Iain Scollay and Vari Innes at Firecrest Films.
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