''Crimecall'' is a television show broadcast once monthly on

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. It is co-produced in Dublin, Ireland by Green Ink Ltd and 360 Production South Ltd. Since January 2018, the show is presented by Sharon Ní Bheoláin. It is a second RTÉ adaptation of German crime programme ''

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'', and its format matches that of its

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derivative ''

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'' and re-enacts unsolved crimes. The Garda Bureau of Community Engagement is responsible for ''Crimecall''.

History

On 28 October 1964,

began broadcasting ''Garda Patrol'', a fifteen-minute weekly television show seeking public assistance in solving crimes. The show was later revamped in 1992 (this was closely modelled on BBC's ''

Crimewatch UK ''Crimewatch'' (formerly ''Crimewatch UK'') is a British television programme produced by the BBC, that reconstructs major unsolved crimes in order to gain information from the public which may assist in solving the case. The programme was o ...

''), and retitled ''Crimeline''. Broadcast once a month, it was originally presented by

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and

Marian Finucane Marian Finucane ( ; 21 May 1950 – 2 January 2020) was an Irish broadcaster with Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). She began working with the national broadcaster in 1974, starting as a continuity announcer. She was the first presenter of ' ...

and produced by Midas Productions. Following Finucane's departure in November 2000, she was replaced by Anne Doyle in January 2001. This version of the show was axed in October 2003 after eleven years on air. Since September 2004, the show has been known as ''Crimecall''.

Presenters

The show has had many presenters over the years including: ;''Crimeline'' (1992–2003) *

(–2000) *

* Anne Doyle (2001–2003) ;''Crimecall'' (2004–present) * Brenda Power (2004–2006) *

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(2004–2005) *

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(2006–2011) * Con Murphy (2006–2011) * Grainne Seoige (2011–16) * Philip Boucher Hayes (2011–2016) * Keelin Shanley (2016–2017) * Sharon Ni Bheolan (2018–present)

References

External links

List of all ''Crimecall'' episodes on Garda.ie
*
Crimecall
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