Tonight's television schedule offers a compelling mix of intense crime investigations and dramatic finales, with Channel 4 leading the charge with the return of its acclaimed documentary series.
999: What Happened Next Returns with Complex Cases
At 10.05pm on Channel 4, the new series of 999: What Happened Next premieres, delving into intricate criminal investigations that prove far from straightforward. The opening episode examines two particularly knotty cases that challenged police forces across England.
Suffolk Stabbing and Hertfordshire Arson
In Suffolk, authorities investigate a fatal stabbing outside a residential property, where a homeowner confronted a suspected thief. Simultaneously, in Hertfordshire, a vehicle belonging to a woman previously reported for drug dealing is discovered completely destroyed by fire. Through compelling police footage and candid interviews with both officers and victims, the programme meticulously unravels layers of deception, stalking, and connections to individuals under legal protection orders.
Consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Sohom Das features prominently, emphasising how nothing is straightforward in these complex criminal scenarios. The series promises to maintain the raw, authentic approach that has made previous iterations so gripping for audiences seeking real-world crime resolution.
Additional Crime Programming Across Channels
ITV1 presents Killer in the House: The Murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan at 9pm, revisiting a crime that shocked Northern Ireland over thirty years ago. This documentary includes unprecedented interviews with the Howell children, who were raised by their dentist father believing their mother had committed suicide, only to discover a much darker truth that continues to emerge.
Meanwhile, Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody at 9pm takes viewers inside the renewed investigation into Carson Grimes, one of Britain's most notorious serial paedophiles already serving a life sentence. Following new accusations, officers launch a fresh inquiry that uncovers previous victims' testimonies and the troubling discovery of bones near Grimes' former residence.
Drama Finale and Comedy Offerings
On U&Alibi at 9pm, the third season of critically acclaimed Navajo cop drama Dark Winds reaches its climax. Set in the 1970s and adapted from Tony Hillerman's book series, the finale sees Joe (Zahn McClarnon) and Gordo (A Martinez) engaging in meaningful conversation during a train station stakeout before the action intensifies dramatically.
For comedy enthusiasts, BBC Two's Live at the Apollo at 9.45pm features host Tom Davis introducing rising British-Kurdish star Kae Kurd and Newcastle standup Louise Young, whose show Feral was shortlisted at the Edinburgh comedy awards. BBC Three continues its comedy lineup at 10.15pm with Lucia Keskin's deadpan sitcom Things You Should Have Done, now enhanced by Bridget Christie's performance as a dubious therapist, as protagonist Chi attempts to obtain a GCSE qualification through unconventional means at Ramsgate College.
