<p>Detective Chief Superintendent Robert 'Bob' Booth from West Mercia Police is tested by the rarest of crimes. </p><p>He faces an unprecedented challenge after 17-year-old Lesley Whittle is kidnapped from her home in Highley, Shropshire, and a ransom note is found. </p><p>The case gripped the nation in 1975 and created widespread public fear.</p><p>This series contains rare and original archive, some not broadcast since the time.</p><p>Presenter: Susan Hanks. Producer: Susan Hanks and Rob Howell. Sounds Producer: Rob Howell. Story Consultant: Luke Eldridge. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producers: Arran Bee and Aftab Gulzar. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.</p><p>ARCHIVE : Bob Booth commentary sourced from ‘Real Crime – The Heiress &amp; The Kidnapper’ produced by ITV.</p>