Criminally Funny

Joe Thomas returns as narrator for a fresh compilation of clips that showcase the blunders of inept criminals. The footage, sourced from CCTV cameras, dashcams and smartphones, provides a clear view of their mistakes and captures their mishaps in everyday settings.

The latest episode of the series is presented by Joe Thomas, who returns to guide viewers through a fresh collection of footage. In this instalment, Thomas provides the narration that stitches together a range of short clips, each showcasing moments caught on various recording devices. The format follows the familiar style of the programme. The core of the episode consists of clips that capture criminals in the act of botching their own schemes. These individuals are portrayed as inept, with their mistakes clearly visible on the recordings. The footage comes from everyday sources such as CCTV cameras, dashcams mounted in vehicles, and smartphones held by by‑standers. By drawing on three distinct types of recording technology, the programme offers a varied visual perspective on each incident. CCTV provides a fixed, often indoor viewpoint, while dashcam footage adds a moving, road‑based angle. Smartphone recordings contribute a more personal, handheld feel, rounding out the visual narrative. Throughout the episode, Thomas’s commentary links the disparate scenes, highlighting the common thread of amateurish wrongdoing. His narration helps to contextualise each clip, ensuring that viewers can follow the sequence of events despite the differing sources. The result is a cohesive look at how simple mistakes are captured across modern surveillance media.