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The Murder of Charlene Downes

The Murder of Charlene Downes

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CrimeDocumentary

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True crime documentary series following the disappearance of 14-year-old Charlene from her home in Blackpool in 2003, with unprecedented access to Charlene's friends, family, suspects and police. The information the police received would unveil what was considered to be Britain's first grooming gang scandal.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

25 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

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