Britain is a nation of “armchair detectives”, with nearly a third confident in their ability to solve real illegal misconducts – thanks to the skills they have picked up watching crime TV.
And of these “Holmes-from-home” detectives, 71 per cent reckon they have the analytical skills and resources to solve a murder case – in real life.
A study of 2,000 adults has revealed the intrigue of the private eye profession, and the impact that crime dramas have on the public.
