Baddies beware
Secrets of Scotland Yard presented by Nova
Plot: The documentary details the transformation of Scotland Yard from mere crowd control to one of the world's oldest and most revered detective agencies. Starting when London experienced a surge in population, the original Scotland Yard began as a means of keeping order, but was not permitted to actually investigate crimes. A shocking murder changed the Yard's status to a detective agency. Throughout the years, changing equipment and growing crimes continue to allow the institution to grow and adapt into one of the planet's greatest law enforcement agencies.
Genre: Documentary, History
Reading Level: Like most PBS documentaries, the title is pretty accessible. Keep in mind, references to murder and some black and white photographic evidence are present, so warn sensitive viewers.
Similar Titles: Rise of the Drones, Mystery of a Masterpiece, Mystery of Easter Island
Personal Thoughts: A great documentary showing how a famous institution became what it is today, the title follows the story of Scotland Yard without skimming over the negative aspects of its history.
One of the cases discussed has currently gathered controversy. The Crippen case has some highly controversial discussions following the usage of new DNA identification methods. While this does not detract from the title itself, viewers may with to do additional research.
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