--- title: "Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie" description: Journalist Hazel Martin investigates the death of Annie Borjesson, a Swedish woman who was found dead on Prestwick Beach. image: https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/hubfs/body-on-the-beach.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/films/body-on-the-beach-what-happened-to-annie#main-content) [![Rogan Productions Limited Logo](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/hubfs/assets-2026/RP-white-with-padding.svg)](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/) - [UNSCRIPTED](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/unscripted) - [DIGITAL](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/digital) - [IN CINEMAS](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/in-cinemas) - [SCOTLAND](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/rogan-scotland) - [SOUTH AFRICA](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/rogan-south-africa) - COMPANY - [ABOUT](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/about-rogan) - [TEAM](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/meet-the-team) - [IMPACT](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/social-impact) - [TIMELINE](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/our-story) - OFFICES - [LONDON](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/our-offices/london) - [GLASGOW](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/our-offices/glasgow) - [JOHANNESBURG](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/our-offices/johannesburg) - [AWARDS](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/awards) - [NEWS](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/films) - [CONTACT](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/contact) # Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 116' ![stars](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/hubfs/assets-2026/stars-4.svg) “You won’t be able to stop watching” THE SCOTSMAN *“Instantly intriguing” DAILY MAIL* “Engrossing” RADIO TIMES “Excellent BBC journalist Hazel Martin uncovers some eye-popping theories” SUNDAY POST *"Sensitive but sharp reporting"* THE GUARDIAN How did Annie Börjesson die? Is the question asked again and again by Annie’s family and friends ever since her body was first discovered on Prestwick beach in Scotland on December 4th 2005. This four-part series for BBC Three and BBC Scotland is the story of the search for an answer.   Quickly labelled a tragic suicide by the authorities, Body On The Beach:  What Happened To Annie? uncovers a far more mysterious and puzzling series of events around her death. The series follows a young journalist – Hazel Martin – who has become fascinated by Annie’s story.  Hearing from friends and family, a range of experts and the police who first worked on the case, Hazel launches her own in-depth investigation into what really happened.  Along the way she pieces together the strange events leading up to Annie’s death; reveals disturbing differences in the forensic analysis; comes up against a wall of secrecy and classified state secrets when dealing with the authorities; and pieces together the truth about a possible suspect. At a time when – more than ever – we are aware of how the vulnerability of young women can be overlooked, this is a story with powerful echoes today.  Countless bloggers and internet sleuths  – mostly young women themselves – have been moved by the tragedy of Annie, and are keen to know what happened to her.    Now, after many months of research, Hazel and her team have uncovered new evidence about her mysterious death and tell the most comprehensive story yet about what happened to Annie Borgesson.   ## Videos ![body-on-the-beach](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/hubfs/body-on-the-beach.jpg) ## Watch now on BBC iPlayer Her death was reported as suicide, but her family believes it was murder. How did Annie Börjesson die? Journalist Hazel Martin looks for the truth in a storm of secrecy. [Watch All](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0fw2mbw/body-on-the-beach-what-happened-to-annie) ![Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie](https://www.roganproductions.co.uk/hubfs/assets-2026/posters/unscripted/body-on-the-beach-doc-series.jpg) Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 116' Crew: **Director** Liam McArdle **Producer** Lesley Shields **Executive Producer** Mark Hedgecoe, James Rogan, **Executive Producer for BBC** David Hodgkinson Awards: Body On The Beach: What Happened To Annie? 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