Cut to the Crime - Season 1

Having grown up in a crime-ridden neighbourhood, Lewis Clark followed in his father's footsteps as a prolific criminal. Having served 16 years in prison for armed robbery, he is determined to prevent other young people from going down the same path. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

13-year-old Leona Whitworth was a particularly vulnerable child. However, she had her ‘best friend' Amanda Spencer, 18, not knowing Amanda would snare her into a depraved child sex ring. Leona was traded and sold to paedophiles up and down the country and it wasn't until years later that Spencer was finally arrested. Leona now helps local authorities to recognise the signs of grooming. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Rugby coach Wes Cunliffe is known throughout Cardiff as a bubbly, loveable rogue who would do anything for his clubmates. It is a far cry from his days as a ‘county lines' drugs kingpin who spent ‘every other day in handcuffs', and who was eventually stabbed multiple times and left for dead by gang rivals. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story.  As each powerful episode unfolds, we join him on a gripping journey of discovery as he cuts to the crime. Cut To The Crime is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all. Featuring hairdresser and host James Busby, well-known for his transformative online hairdressing content, contributors arrive at his salon and sit in the chair, just like in any hairdressers.

Stacey Foyster quit her high-flying job as a financial analyst to become a crime scene cleaner. Her work includes deep-cleaning houses after shootings, stabbings, suicides and drugs dens, and while it's messy work, she takes pride in making houses liveable again and bringing a sense of relief to families after a tragedy. She says you need to love cleaning and have a strong stomach to do the job. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As each powerful episode unfolds, we join him on a gripping journey of discovery as he cuts to the crime. Cut To The Crime is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all. Featuring hairdresser and host James Busby, well-known for his transformative online hairdressing content, contributors arrive at his salon and sit in the chair, just like in any hairdressers.

Rajbir Dhillon sat in the temple, seething with anger as her uncle and his mother gazed at her with 'puppy-dog eyes'. They had murdered her beloved Aunt Surjit, and Raj knew it. It took years for them to be arrested, but the ordeal had caused immense pain to Raj's family. Now, Raj is speaking out against honour killings, determined to find her aunt's burial site in her father's memory. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Connor Fitzgerald was 19 when the police handcuffed him in front of his mother and sister on suspicion of rape. After spending a year in prison, he was eventually released when his brother found messages that undermined the accuser's case. The case was dropped, with the police criticised for their handling of it. Connor says his life was ruined and his name remains tainted forever. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Paramedic Deena Evans had been called to a concern-for-welfare check when Martyn Smith ambushed her and a colleague with two 18-inch knives, stabbing her through the chest. She survived the attack, which narrowly missed her heart, and now advocates to raise awareness about attacks in the workplace. She was awarded the Emergency Services Award for her bravery at the Pride of Birmingham Awards 2023. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Byron Highton still remembers the day he ran to see his 17-year-old brother being loaded into an ambulance, blood pouring from 24 stab wounds. Miraculously his brother, who'd been hanging with a rough crowd, survived and vowed to change his life, but a year later, a group of armed men ambushed him in the street and killed him. Byron decided to launch his own charity to help combat knife crimes. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Tanaka Mhishi went home with a blind date with the intention of having sex. His date insisted on not using a condom. Tanaka repeatedly told him no, but the man, who was a lot bigger than him, raped him. He went to the police but his case amounted to nothing. He wrote about his experience in a book called Sons and Others and works with SurvivorsUK to help male and non-binary victims of rape. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

Innocent-looking and barely old enough to drink, Vanesa Kyjovska is the last person people suspect to be following them. The 21-year-old is a private investigator who uses modern tech to uncover jewellery thefts, corporate frauds, and cheating spouses. Vanesa has travelled as far as Nice and Monaco following targets. With an ability to cry on demand, Vanesa has learned that everyone has skeletons in their closet. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.