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Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 152
An asthmatic, absentee father who allegedly owes $55,000 in back child support is accused of reneging on a promise to buy his son a car for college.
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:25 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 153
A rescued Boxer is accused of charging and attacking a woman who was walking her leashed Highland Terriers with her husband.
Secrets in the Jungle
Started Wednesday 4 February, 12:55 AM on Sky History
Episode 2: Mystery Skeleton of Belize
Archaeologists find an ancient structure built on granite columns, puzzling stone spheres are found in Costa Rica and Mexican skeletal remains emerge
Unwind with ITV
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:50 AM on ITV Quiz
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
48 Hours
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:00 AM on True Crime
Season 37 Episode 12: The Batman Intruder
The case of Morgan Metzer, who survived a violent home invasion unlike any other. Metzer found herself faced with an intruder who disguised his voice.
GPs: Behind Closed Doors
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:00 AM on 5STAR
Season 9 Episode 16
Doctors meet Ihor, who has a lump on his neck 'the size of a ping pong ball', and Sharon, who is struggling with high stress levels and irritated skin due to her living situation
Alien Files Reopened
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:00 AM on Blaze
Episode 3: Billy Meier, The Plejaren and the Multiverse, 1975
The claims of Billy Meier who, in 1975, claimed he travelled on a beamship through space with extraterrestrial friends
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:50 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 154
Personal belongings allegedly drenched in bleach, eggs and water leave teenage ex-roommates fighting over damages
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:15 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 155
A woman says her ex-boyfriend borrowed money from her to pay his rent, buy clothing, and pay for medical expenses; he says they're even.
Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:00 AM on 5STAR
Season 3 Episode 2
A new junior doctor treats a man with a suspected case of sepsis triggered by the tracheostomy tube he relies on to breathe
Secrets in the Jungle
Started Wednesday 4 February, 1:50 AM on Sky History
Episode 3: Mystery Fossil of Madagascar
In Madagascar, paleontologists discover an near-perfect fossil unlike any known animal, and bizarre stone spheres are found in Costa Rica
Storm of Suspicion
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:00 AM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 2: Secrets of the River
A Hudson River kayaking trip turns tragic for Angelika Graswald when a violent storm drags her fiancé beneath the waves.
Ancient Aliens
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:00 AM on Blaze
Season 8 Episode 8: Circles from the Sky
An investigation into crop circles, considering whether they are a hoax or evidence of alien interaction
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:40 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 156
After being arrested for drunk driving, a man is sued by his brother for alleged payment of his attorney fees.
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:05 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 157
A woman is accused of damaging her ex-lover's belongings by leaving them out in the rain.
Lost Grail with Alice Roberts
Started Wednesday 4 February, 2:50 AM on Sky History
Episode 1: In the Shadow of the Tor
The presenter embarks on an adventure across Britain to decode the truth behind its Holy Grail legends, linking Arthurian lore, sacred relics and the Knights Templar
Deep Water Salvage
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:00 AM on Blaze
Season 2 Episode 2: Tidal Race
Jeremy Birch takes on a salvage to raise a vessel with a concrete hull that has been in the Fraser River for a month, adding 30 tons to its deadweight
Killer in the House: The Murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:00 AM on ITV1 London
Episode : Killer in the House: The Murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan
Documentary examining the case of one of the UK's most notorious double murders, when two married people having an affair decided to kill their spouses
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 158
A tour guide at a bourbon distillery sues her ex-lover for allegedly using her debit card without her permission and for medical bills.
Secrets of a Murder Detective
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:00 AM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 5: Fatal Frenzy
In 2022, Kenneth Ford was found murdered in his Birmingham home. DI Michelle Thurgood used witness statements combined with CCTV analysis to track down Gary O'Neill.
Weird Britain
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:40 AM on Sky History
Season 2 Episode 1: Worcestershire: Part 1
In Worcestershire, Andy McGrath embarks on an enchanting journey to a haunted bookstore once graced by Charles Dickens
How It's Made
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:00 AM on Quest
Season 22 Episode 25: Wild West Holsters/Water Video Housings
More everyday items are put under the microscope, featuring how Wild West holsters are manufactured and water video housings are made
Close Calls: On Camera
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:00 AM on True Crime
Episode 7
A farmer is speared on his own tractor, with the scale of the drama captured on a recording of a neighbour's 999 call for an ambulance. Plus, a solo free climber films his own fall
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Salvage Kings
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:45 AM on Blaze
Episode 10: Everything Must Go
In the season one finale, it's all hands on deck as Ted and his team have to clear out The National. But all work and no play is not how they roll
Close Calls: On Camera
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:30 AM on True Crime
Episode 8
A display at an air show goes horribly wrong, and a pilot must make a split-second decision as his vintage plane nose-dives straight toward the ground. Presented by Nick Knowles
How It's Made
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:30 AM on Quest
Season 22 Episode 26: Wood Garage Doors/Animatronic Dinosaurs
The processes of manufacturing wooden garage doors and making animatronic dinosaurs are put under the microscope
Judge Judy
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Unwind with ITV
Started Wednesday 4 February, 3:50 AM on ITV1 London
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
Close Calls: On Camera
Started Wednesday 4 February, 4:55 AM on True Crime
Episode 9
Two men battle to launch a boat's life raft after the brand new vessel catches fire. Meanwhile, a charity climber needs to be airlifted to safety
Medical Detectives
Started Wednesday 4 February, 5:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 17 Episode 2: Words Matter
An Illinois mother and her two children are found murdered in their beds. Detectives are at a loss until they discover death threats have been sent to the family
Medical Detectives
Started Wednesday 4 February, 5:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 13 Episode 7: Last Dance
A woman's body is discovered under a bridge and detectives believe she committed suicide, but the evidence suggests otherwise
American Pickers
Started Wednesday 4 February, 5:10 AM on Sky History
Season 20 Episode 7: Tough As Nails
Mike and Frank encounter a massive collection left behind by a woman's late father in Ohio. The supersized collection includes, five hangars, a Ferris wheel, and a steamboat.
Close Calls: On Camera
Started Wednesday 4 February, 5:20 AM on True Crime
Episode 10
Nick Knowles presents dramatic stories from those who have had a brush with disaster, including a young motorcyclist who filmed his own lucky escape on a busy roundabout
Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 6:25 AM on MTV
Season 2 Episode 8
Robert and his boyfriend Chris have been in a relationship for two years, but Chris has yet to introduce Robert to his family, and never shares photos of them together
Pawn Stars Do America
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 6:40 AM on Blaze
Episode 4: Emerald City Adventures
Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin 'Chumlee' Russell hope to find gems in Seattle - aka, the Emerald city
Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 7:15 AM on MTV
Season 2 Episode 9
Gary and Giselle have been together for two years and have a six-month-old baby girl. Gary wants to marry Giselle, but she's started hiding Gary and he needs to know why
Pawn Stars Do America
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 7:50 AM on Sky History
Season 2 Episode 17: The Deep Dish
The guys recall seeing a turbocharged Porsche collection in the Midwest and a massive revolutionary war cannon on the East Coast
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 8:00 AM on U&Dave
Season 3 Episode 1
Officers intercept an arsenal of weapons being smuggled into Mexico and a deadly consignment of Fentanyl is discovered in a freezer
Judge Judy
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:00 AM on True Crime
Season 21 Episode 75: Series 21
A man sues his unemployed ex-wife for her share of their son's extracurricular activities and orthodontic bills.
Judge Judy
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:25 AM on True Crime
Season 21 Episode 76: Series 21
A woman claims she was tackled by her ex-lover during a fight; he claims she hit him in the face first then threw a vase at him.
Fatal Attraction
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 4: A Shot In The Crowd
When a 21-year-old woman is shot dead in a bad part of town, police have to find out if it was gang related or perhaps a twisted love triangle.
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:00 AM on U&Dave
Season 3 Episode 2
Officers discover the fuel tanks on a truck are full of liquid meth. Three men wearing identical clothing cause suspicion. A man is caught smuggling reptiles
Aussie Gold Hunters
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:00 AM on Quest
Season 9 Episode 11
Alan and Salty head to wine country to chase a gold rush legend, a drought threatens to end the season for Shane and Kate
Lorraine
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:30 AM on ITV1 London
Season 2026 Episode : 04/02/2026
Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly
Judge Judy
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:50 AM on True Crime
Season 21 Episode 77: Series 21
A man sues a former tenant for damages to his home as a result of her pet boarding business.
Traffic Cops
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:20 AM on 5Action
Season 11 Episode 6
The pursuit of a getaway driver ends with a full-scale search for a suspect, and a battle to save his life. A report of a crashed car leads to the arrest of a very drunk man
Judge Judy
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 10:15 AM on True Crime
Season 21 Episode 78: Series 21
A woman sues a contractor and his son for shoddy workmanship; they claim she held their tools hostage and extorted them for money.
Fatal Attraction
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 9:55 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 5: A Shot In The Dark
When a high school cheerleader is found murdered, police question whether she was killed by a jealous rival who hoped to take her place as prom queen.
Shoplifters: Caught Red Handed
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 10:00 AM on 5STAR
Episode 13
Detectives Steve and Adam respond to a call about a theft coming in at over the £200 limit for police involvement and Nush spots suspicious activity from the control room
Aussie Gold Hunters
Starts Wednesday 4 February, 10:00 AM on Quest
Season 9 Episode 12
In Queensland, Jacqui and Andrew buy a quad bike to get to the site of an old gold rush. In Western Australia, equipment failures hit Shane and Kate























































