Behind the Headlines is a 1953 British second feature ('B')[1] semi-documentary crime film directed and written by Maclean Rogers and starring Gilbert Harding, John Fitzgerald and Adrienne Fancey.

[2] Broadcaster Gilbert Harding, playing a crime reporter, explains the behind-the-scenes work of Scotland Yard, as detectives investigate the theft of a lorry, which results in a conviction for murder.

Gilbert Harding, cast as a reporter, fills the leading role and speaks the commentary, and is a success both as actor and "compere."

"[4] Picturegoer wrote: "The actual case history, vividly illustrated, is not only ample proof that fact is stranger than fiction, but good entertainment, too – a welcome change from the conventional whodunit.

Gilbert Harding has the role of a reporter and he is also the narrator, with high praise going to Scotland Yard who show us their interesting behind-the-scenes work.