Ecademi has announced that the forthcoming nationwide tour with Emeritus Professor David Wilson will be sponsored by the TRUE CRIME Channel, the UK’s leading destination for original, expert-led crime documentaries.

Launching this autumn, the tour coincides with the publication of Wilson’s new book A History of Britain in 20 Murders, 1885–2025 and will travel to cities across the country. Each event will explore Britain’s social and cultural history through landmark murder cases, blending academic insight with compelling narrative to engage audiences well beyond the university.

For Ecademi, the tour is part of a wider mission: to bring intellectual conversation into public spaces, curating events that connect rigorous scholarship with broader audiences. Partnering with TRUE CRIME Channel strengthens this vision by linking academic expertise with a platform already trusted by viewers of programmes such as Murder UK (hosted by David Wilson), Murder by the Sea, Donal MacIntyre’s Killer Evidence, Wrongly Accused, and Secrets of a Murder Detective.

Available across Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat, Freely and WATCH FREE UK, TRUE CRIME Channel has built its reputation on taking audiences from the crime scene to the courtroom, unpacking evidence and exposing the human stories behind each case. Sponsoring the David Wilson tour marks the channel’s latest move in connecting its viewers with expert perspectives in new and dynamic ways.

Together, Ecademi and TRUE CRIME Channel are bridging the gap between academia, media and public life — ensuring that complex ideas are made accessible, engaging and relevant.

Tour dates and venues will be available at www.crimesofbritain.co.uk.

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