Browse the full True Crime TV guide for Friday, 16 October 2026. 36 programmes listed , including 8 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 1h
UK Crime Files: The Body In The Suitcase
A look at the case of Nathan Matthews, who murdered his stepsister.Professor David Wilson explores the case of Nathan Matthews, who murdered his stepsister Becky Watts in Bristol, with girlfriend Shauna Hoare convicted of manslaughter. -
01:00 1h
UK Crime Files: Murder Knocks Thrice
The case of Theodore Johnson, who evaded murder charges twice.The case of Theodore Johnson, who evaded murder charges twice, only to be set free to kill for a third time. Tragically, all his victims were people close to him. -
02:00 1h
Britain's Countryside Killers
S3 · E4 · Buried TruthsThe story of Tina Baker, who vanished after leaving to feed animals at her farm.The story of Tina Baker, who vanished in 2002 after leaving to feed animals at her farm. Her husband was jailed for murder in 2006, but her body was never found. -
03:00 1h
Donal MacIntyre's UK Killer Evidence
S2 · E9 · Prints of a KillerPolice look to identify and apprehend the perpetrator when a man is stabbed.When a 62-year-old man is stabbed in his home, police must use all the evidence at their disposal to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. -
04:00 50m
Storm of Suspicion
S2 · E3 · Snowy SuspicionsBlizzard conditions and a solid alibi are enough to stop Michigan police.Blizzard conditions and a solid alibi are enough to stop Michigan police cold in their tracks when Trent Mallory, a beloved father of three, is found murdered. -
04:50 25m
Close Calls: On Camera
S4 · E20The story of a couple who became lost in a blizzard while hiking in Scotland.The story of a couple who became lost in a blizzard while hiking in Scotland. Plus, a mum shares how she was saved by the quick thinking of her young daughters when she collapsed. -
05:15 30m
Close Calls: On Camera
S5 · E1A dad wheeling his son to playgroup has a near-death experience with a carA dad wheeling his son to playgroup and a waitress chatting outside a cafe must take evasive action as an out-of-control car careers onto the pavement -
05:45 3h 15m
Morning
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09:00 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E73Two Pit Bulls allegedly run home with blood on their faces after an attack.Two Pit Bulls allegedly run home with blood on their faces after an attack on a neighbour's dog; their owner puts them down but still denies they were a menace. -
09:25 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E74A homeless woman gets a master's degree and buys her own home.A homeless woman gets a master's degree and buys her own home; her mistake is renting to a mother of three who was living in her car. -
09:50 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E75A woman waits six days before clarifying that she owned a gun that police found.A woman waits six days before clarifying that she owned the gun that police found in her apartment and not her roommate, who is an ex-con. -
10:15 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E76Two boys break into a neighbour's shop and load a car with knives.Two boys break into a neighbour's shop, load a car with knives, a blowtorch and crow bar and start the engine; a hero neighbour shows up just in time. -
10:40 25m
Judge Judy
S17 · E29Real-life small-claims casesAccused of lying about the paternity of her child and of vandalizing her ex-lover's car, a woman countersues for false arrest. -
11:05 25m
Judge Judy
S17 · E30Real-life small-claims casesTeenage shoe collectors fight over a designer tennis shoe deal gone bad; a countersuit for harassment comes into play. -
11:30 30m
Judge Judy
S17 · E31Real-life small-claims casesA bicyclist claims she blacked out after being hit by a car and thrown to the ground; she sues for pain and suffering.
Daytime
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12:00 30m
Judge Judy
S17 · E32Real-life small-claims casesA bicyclist claims she blacked out after being hit by a car and thrown to the ground; she sues for pain and suffering. -
12:30 30m
Judge Judy
S23 · E246 · Series 23An innocent 15-year-old girl is allegedly punched and kicked repeatedly.An innocent 15-year-old girl is allegedly punched and kicked repeatedly by two sisters whom are caught on-camera bragging about the assault. -
13:00 30m
Judge Judy
S23 · E247 · Series 23A dog owner comes up with an unbelievable story to refute accusations.A dog owner comes up with an unbelievable story to refute accusations that her pet attacked a Jack Russel Terrier. -
13:30 30m
Judge Judy
S23 · E248 · Series 23A woman sues her estranged wife's daughter for allegedly assaulting her.A woman sues her estranged wife's daughter for allegedly assaulting her on Thanksgiving; the holiday ends with a black eye and a night in jail. -
14:00 30m
Judge Judy
S24 · E98Brothers fight to reclaim their mobile home and say a knife was pulled on them.When brothers fight to reclaim their mobile home they say a knife was pulled on them; the man who bought the camper said its maiden voyage failed. -
14:30 30m
Judge Judy
S24 · E100A woman offers up a party rental story after being accused of extortion.When a woman offers up an outrageous party rental story after being accused of extortion, the Judge says her defence is 'the dumbest thing I've ever heard!'. -
15:00 30m
Judge Judy
S24 · E101Screams from a girl alert neighbours and family members that something is wrong.Screams from a little girl alert neighbours and family members that a friendly dog walk has gone terribly wrong. -
15:30 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E102A young man allegedly slams into a television set.A young man becomes so immersed in a simulation game that he allegedly slams into a television set. -
15:55 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E103While the Judge gets a year younger, a 13-year-old allegedly steals a car.While the Judge gets a year younger, a 13-year-old allegedly steals a car and totalls it two blocks from home. -
16:20 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E104A basketball league allegedly makes a habit of paying vendors late.A basketball league allegedly makes a habit of paying vendors late; a basketball referee claims he is owed $3,000. -
16:45 25m
Judge Judy
S24 · E99A man's untimely death leaves family members fighting.A man's untimely death leaves family members fighting over his alleged stock certificates. -
17:10 25m
Judge Judy
S17 · E45Real-life small-claims casesReal-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin -
17:35 25m
Judge Judy
S17 · E46Real-life small-claims casesA $1,500 mobile home purchase divides former friends.
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 30m
Judge Judy
S17 · E47Real-life small-claims casesA golfer insists that a protective fence should have been in place when his errant golf ball broke a car's windshield. -
18:30 30m
Judge Judy
S17 · E48Real-life small-claims casesA child's medical bills are allegedly cited as one of the reasons a man asks for $800 from his lover; she also accuses him of stealing her iPad. -
19:00 30m
Border Patrol
S2 · E9Mark and Craig tackle a suspected drug courier.Mark and Craig tackle a suspected drug courier, Warren and his investigations team seize illegal porn, and Karen finds an undeclared ostrich egg. -
19:30 30m
Border Patrol
S2 · E10Mark and Simon find a stash of illegal knives.Mark and Simon find a stash of illegal knives, stowaways spark a health scare in Gisborne, and a Russian giant arrives in Auckland. -
20:00 1h
UK Crime Files: The Lonely Killer
Professor David Wilson revisits the case of Dennis Nilsen, who murdered 15 men.Professor David Wilson revisits the case of Dennis Nilsen, who willingly confessed to the murder of 15 young men and delighted in sharing every detail with his interviewers. -
21:00 1h
UK Crime Files: The Killer Paedophile
A look into the abduction and murder of seven-year-old Mark TIldesley.A look into the abduction and murder of seven-year-old Mark TIldesley, which was the inspiration behind the book The Bone Field by Simon Kernick. -
22:00 1h
New Scotland Yard Files
S1 · E2 · The Murder of Nisha Patel-NasriPolice investigate the murder of Nisha Patel-NasriPolice investigate the murder of Nisha Patel-Nasri, unraveling a shocking web of lies as they try to uncover the truth -
23:00 1h
Donal MacIntyre's UK Killer Evidence
S2 · E10 · The Missing MotherWhen a young mum goes missing, police uncover a troubled marriage.When a young mum goes missing, police uncover a troubled marriage. A witness statement leads police to the buried body.