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2. The Affair

Crime Next Door The Confession
Episode 2 of 6

A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.

The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess.

Episode 2 - The Affair

In a close-knit Baptist church community in Coleraine, Northern Ireland - Hazel Buchanan, married to a local RUC officer - begins a secret affair with married dentist Colin Howell.

When the affair is discovered, the church arranges counselling for both couples - but Colin Howell begins plotting with Hazel to murder their partners.

Narrated by Lucy McConnell
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A 麻豆社 Northern Ireland production

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14 minutes

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Last Sunday 13:17
麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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    麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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