6.5 Documentary Crime

The Sycamore Gap Mystery

2025
Trailer
When the beloved 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall is mysteriously felled overnight, public outrage erupts worldwide. This gripping two-part true-crime documentary follows Northumbria Police’s unprecedented investigation, with exclusive access to detectives, witnesses and never-before-seen evidence. As officers untangle a bizarre case with no CCTV and no witnesses, the series explores the cultural impact of the tree’s loss and the global fight for justice in one of the UK’s most unusual environmental crimes.
First Air Date
2025-12-03
Last Air Date
2025-12-04
Status
Ended
Original Title
The Sycamore Gap Mystery
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Original Language
EN
Networks
Channel 4
Overview
When the beloved 200-year-old Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall is mysteriously felled overnight, public outrage erupts worldwide. This gripping two-part true-crime documentary follows Northumbria Police’s unprecedented investigation, with exclusive access to detectives, witnesses and never-before-seen evidence. As officers untangle a bizarre case with no CCTV and no witnesses, the series explores the cultural impact of the tree’s loss and the global fight for justice in one of the UK’s most unusual environmental crimes.
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