Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big

The Mr Big sting is a powerful tool to get criminals to confess. It got David Lyttle to confess to the murder of his mate, Brett Hall. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions?

Contains strong language and violent themes

Written and presented by Steven Price

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A Knock at the Door

Episode 1
Is this police sting reliable? Is it just?
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Mr Big: How it Works

Episode 2
Only three countries in the world allow the Mr Big technique to be used. We're one of them.
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The Mr Big Operation on David Lyttle

Episode 3
The police get their confession. But can we believe it?
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What to Believe

Episode 4
We find it hard to believe people would confess to a crime they didn't commit. But they do.
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Disclosure Fiasco

Episode 5
The trial begins, only to collapse after a week due to police failures. Can a fair trial ever happen?
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The Trial (Part One)

Episode 6
The Crown finally opens its case against David Lyttle.
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The Trial (Part Two)

Episode 7
As doubts on both sides mount, the Mr Big evidence becomes crucial to the Crown's case.
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The Jury Hears the Mr Big Sting

Episode 8
When the jury hear the Mr Big tapes, David's confession is held up to scrutiny.
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The Defence Challenge the Sting

Episode 9
Did the police push David Lyttle into a false confession? Or did they just give him an opportunity to tell the truth?
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The Verdict

Episode 10
The jury returns a verdict. Did they get it right?
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Seeking Justice

Episode 11
Is the Mr Big Sting: a powerful tool? Or an underhanded tactic? And can it bring justice?
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Introducing: Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big

Trailer
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions?
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