<p>Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.</p><p>Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. His legal team battle missing records, discredited forensic methods and a system reisitant to reopening old wounds. </p><p>Until one crucial test changes everything.</p><p>Presenter: Olivia Graham.
Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham.
Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell.
Mixing: Ivan Eastley.
Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Development was by BBC Audio Scotland and BBC Merseyside.
Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.</p><p>There’s graphic descriptions of violence in this series. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.</p>

Crime Next Door

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The Beast of Birkenhead: 4. The Wrong Fella

MAY 11, 202625 MIN
Crime Next Door

The Beast of Birkenhead: 4. The Wrong Fella

MAY 11, 202625 MIN

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<p>Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.</p><p>Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. His legal team battle missing records, discredited forensic methods and a system reisitant to reopening old wounds. </p><p>Until one crucial test changes everything.</p><p>Presenter: Olivia Graham. Producers: Kate Bissell, Gemma Maull and Olivia Graham. Sound Design and Music Composition: Phil Channell. Mixing: Ivan Eastley. Story Consultants: Neil McCarthy, Jack Kibble-White and Kirsty Williams. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Development was by BBC Audio Scotland and BBC Merseyside. Executive Editors: Gillian Wheelan and Ben Anderson. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.</p><p>There’s graphic descriptions of violence in this series. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.</p>