Crimewatch - Presenters

Presenters

Presenter	Year	Additional information
Nick Ross	1984–2007	Known for ending each episode by reminding viewers that violent crime is actually very rare and encouraging them not to have nightmares (due to the show's late air time). His phrase, "don't have nightmares, do sleep well" has been referenced and spoofed in numerous TV shows and stand-up comedy routines. Left the show after 23 years
Sue Cook	1984–1995	British broadcaster and author, left the show to focus on other work
Jill Dando	1995–1999	Her murder was reconstructed and shown on Crimewatch, though the appeal did not result in the arrest of Barry George, who was later convicted of the killing but was acquitted on 1 August 2008
Fiona Bruce	1999–2007	Left the show to host Antiques Roadshow after eight years
Rav Wilding	2004–2011	A former policeman, who specializes on the criminals 'Caught on Camera' section. His departure was announced by Kirsty Young in the Crimewatch Update in December 2011. Left the show after seven years
Kirsty Young	2008–	Former newsreader for Channel Five and ITV now main anchor of Crimewatch and presenter of Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4
Matthew Amroliwala	2008–	Newsreader who presents the "How they were caught" section and presents updates on previous cases covered by Crimewatch
Martin Bayfield	2012–	Former rugby player and now sports commentator, he succedeed Rav Wilding as presenter on the criminals 'Caught on Camera' section.
Sophie Raworth	2012	Stood in for Kirsty Young in March 2012.
Sian Williams	2012	Stood in for Kirsty Young in July 2012.