Criminally Funny

The series makes use of CCTV, dash‑cam and mobile‑phone recordings to expose some of the most bungling offenders ever caught on camera. By stitching together footage from surveillance systems, vehicle‑mounted cameras and everyday smartphones, the show puts a spotlight on individuals whose criminal attempts are marked by sheer incompetence. Each episode draws on this blend of visual evidence to illustrate just how poorly these perpetrators execute their illegal acts, offering viewers a clear view of the blunders that set them apart as some of the planet’s most inept criminals. It avoids any reenactments, letting the raw recordings tell the story, and each clip serves as a clear illustration of the sheer lack of skill displayed by the offenders.

Drawing on footage captured by CCTV cameras, dashcams and ordinary smartphones, the programme puts the spotlight on a selection of the planet’s most hopelessly inept criminals. By piecing together these everyday recordings, the series reveals how these offenders bumble through their illegal acts, often exposing themselves in the most obvious ways. The use of real‑time visual evidence lets viewers see, step by step, just how clumsy and ill‑prepared these individuals are, turning what might have been a routine police chase into a clear illustration of sheer amateurism. In short, the show lets the cameras do the talking, exposing the sheer foolishness of those who think they can get away with crime.

By drawing on CCTV recordings, dashcam footage and videos captured on smartphones, the programme exposes a collection of remarkably bungling offenders. It pieces together these various sources of visual evidence to illustrate just how poorly some criminals execute their schemes. The series showcases moments where the perpetrators’ lack of planning and skill is laid bare for viewers. Through the juxtaposition of public surveillance, vehicle‑mounted cameras and personal phone clips, the show highlights the sheer incompetence on display. In doing so, it offers a clear view of some of the most inept criminal attempts ever documented to date for the audience worldwide.

Drawing on CCTV, dashcam and smartphone recordings, the programme puts a spotlight on some of the planet’s most hopelessly incompetent criminals. By stitching together these various sources of visual evidence, the show presents a series of incidents where the perpetrators’ mistakes are laid bare. Each clip, captured from surveillance cameras, vehicle dashcams or handheld phones, demonstrates just how poorly the offenders execute their plans. The focus remains squarely on the sheer ineptitude displayed, with the footage serving as the sole vehicle for illustrating the baffling errors made by these individuals. In this way, the series offers a clear, visual record of criminal blunders captured from everyday technology.

Drawing on CCTV, dash‑cam and smartphone recordings, the programme highlights some of the world’s most bumbling offenders. It uses this footage to expose their glaring incompetence.

Joe Thomas returns as the voice‑over for a fresh roundup of mishap‑prone crooks, with each incident caught on CCTV, dash‑cam or a by‑stander’s smartphone. The programme strings together these amateur‑ish criminal attempts, letting Thomas guide viewers through the often‑humorous blunders as they unfold on the various recordings. From bungled burglaries to ill‑judged get‑aways, the footage showcases how technology can inadvertently expose the folly of those who think they’re unseen. Thomas’s narration ties the clips together, offering a steady, wry commentary that highlights the sheer ineptitude on display throughout the selection. The editing is brisk, keeping each segment concise, while the narration maintains a light tone that keeps the viewer engaged.

In this instalment, Joe Thomas returns as the narrator, steering listeners through a fresh collection of criminal escapades. The programme stitches together three distinct capers, each with its own flavour. Among the tales are crimes committed during the Christmas period, where perpetrators target festive occasions; another segment follows the plundering of parcels, highlighting opportunistic theft of deliveries; and the final story centres on motoring mayhem, chronicling reckless driving and related wrongdoing. The Christmas‑related portion shows how the season’s heightened activity can mask illicit acts, while the parcel‑theft part underlines how unattended packages become easy targets. The motoring mayhem segment illustrates how speed and disregard for traffic rules can plunge the roads into chaos.

Joe Thomas returns as the voice‑over for a fresh roundup of criminal mishaps. In this episode he guides listeners through a trio of oddball offences: a burglar who appears half‑asleep as he prowls a house, a series of daring escapes that take place right inside courtrooms, and a group of getaway drivers whose lack of skill turns a quick flight into a comic disaster. Thomas’s narration stitches these anecdotes together, highlighting the absurdity that can accompany even the most serious crimes. The programme offers a light‑hearted look at how small mistakes and bad timing can’t help but turn a planned heist into a calamity.

Joe Thomas narrates another collection of clips that spotlight hapless criminals, featuring botched insurance scams, bear‑themed burglars and a range of anti‑social antics.