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Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 1:25 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 69
A fireball from a gas grill explosion allegedly burns a man's body; he sues the kitchen remodeling company for unpaid medical bills and punitive damages.
Unwind with ITV
Starts Saturday 17 January, 1:50 AM on ITV Quiz
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 1:50 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 70
Vegas gambling and pawn shop fight - A fun trip to Vegas ends with a married couple suing their ex friend for an alleged loan to get her jewelry out of a pawn shop.
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:15 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 71
Allegedly suffering from severe dehydration on a remote bike trail in the dense woods of Virginia, a young man claims his biking guide perpetrated a sick joke on him.
The Sound and the Fury
Starts Saturday 17 January, 1:50 AM on Sky History
Episode 1: 1939-1941
Key events of the Second World War, beginning with Germany invading Poland, and touching on Japan's expansion in Asia
Cold Justice
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:00 AM on True Crime
Season 6 Episode 10: Missing in Montana
Kelly and Steve travel to Montana to investigate the famous case of a young Indigenous woman who vanished after a night out.
Rise of the Nazis: The Downfall
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:00 AM on U&Yesterday
Season 3 Episode 2: Hitler's Birthday
A look at how with Nazi Germany on the brink of collapse and with Berlin under daily bombardment, Hitler permanently retreated to his bunker
Ancient Aliens
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:00 AM on Blaze
Season 7 Episode 8: The Great Flood
Investigators find evidence suggesting that ancient aliens saved humanity from great floods
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:40 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 72
Allegedly stealing a car and vandalizing it after an ugly break-up are the accusations laid against a man by his ex-girlfriend. He accuses her of being a scorned woman.
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:05 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 73
Allegations of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, infidelity and a fight over unpaid rent come into play when feuding ex-roommates call it quits.
GPs: Behind Closed Doors
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:45 AM on 5STAR
Season 4 Episode 32
A woman who has been struggling with her voice visits the surgery convinced that she may have cancer, and the doctors also treat a woman suffering from headaches and blurred vision
Pawn Stars Do America
Starts Saturday 17 January, 2:50 AM on Sky History
Season 2 Episode 4: Beantown Bargains
Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Austin 'Chumlee' Russell make some revolutionary deals in Boston, Massachusetts
Airport Security: USA
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:00 AM on Blaze
Episode 10
Officers think they've found a victim of trafficking in San Francisco, over a million dollars worth of crystal meth in Honolulu and drug smugglers in Newark.
Car Pound Cops
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:35 AM on 5STAR
Episode 15: Cutdown 15
In Northamptonshire, Special Constable Ellison is involved in Operation Jaguar, a countrywide operation to target moving traffic offences using ANPR cameras
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 74
The ashes of a man's father are part of a long list of belongings he claims his ex-lover took from him; he sues her for their return.
Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:00 AM on True Crime
Episode 2: The Wig Shop Murder
A young man enters a wig shop, stabs three people and flees. A worldwide manhunt finally catches up with the killer and brings him to trial.
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:00 AM on True Crime
Season 18 Episode 47
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 8 Episode 64: Series 8
Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.
How It's Made
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:00 AM on Quest
Season 21 Episode 15: Rock Crushers/Fabric Lampshades/Cake Sprinkles/Steam Irons
Investigating how rock crushers, fabric lampshades, cake sprinkles and steam irons are made
Northern Ireland Assembly - Budget Statement
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:25 AM on BBC Parliament
Coverage of the statement in the Northern Ireland Assembly by finance minister John O'Dowd on the budget for 2026-2029/30, from Monday 12 January
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:25 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 8 Episode 65: Series 8
Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:25 AM on True Crime
Season 18 Episode 48
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
How It's Made
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:30 AM on Quest
Season 21 Episode 16: Indy Steering Wheels/Mixed Salad/Wind Turbines
A look at where materials come from and how manufacturing processes have developed over the years, featuring detachable IndyCar steering wheels, mixed salad and wind turbines
Unwind with ITV
Starts Saturday 17 January, 3:50 AM on ITV1 London
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:45 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 249: Series 23
An ex-inmate complains about a romantic encounter with a comedian the night he is released; she says he's a lying narcissist who owes her $1,400.
Secrets in the Ice
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:25 AM on Sky History
Season 4 Episode 1: Echoes of the Lost Mountaineer
Great mysteries that have been frozen in time. This episode details the search for Janet Mae Johnson, a mountaineer who disappeared in 1973
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:45 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 10 Episode 12: Cereal Killer
Police search for a missing boy - first they find his backpack, then his body. But can they track down the killer?
Northern Ireland Assembly - Education Questions
Starts Saturday 17 January, 4:30 AM on BBC Parliament
Episode : 12/01/2026
Coverage of questions in Stormont to the education minister, Paul Givan, on Monday 12 January.
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:05 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 250: Series 23
The Judge likens herself to Christie Brinkley when she hears a preposterous story a dog owner offers up, to defend her Miniature Rottweiler's aggressive behaviour.
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:10 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 10 Episode 13: Crash Course
When police arrive at the scene of a car accident, the bloody mess they find leads them to suspect foul play
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:35 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 10 Episode 14: A Leg Up On Crime
Two victims are found in an irrigation canal, but how can a killer be caught if evidence is washed away?
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:25 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 251: Series 23
A couple allegedly avoids celebrating on Valentine's Day because of a previous romance fail; police are called in when they fight over a ring.
Northern Ireland Assembly - Finance Questions
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:15 AM on BBC Parliament
Episode : 16/01/2026
Coverage of questions in Stormont to the finance minister, John O'Dowd, on Monday 12 January
Secrets in the Ice
Starts Saturday 17 January, 5:10 AM on Sky History
Season 4 Episode 2: Secrets of the Antarctic Abyss
How, in Siberia, a 44,000-year-old wolf, perfectly preserved in permafrost, may hold secrets about Ice Age bacteria and ancient microbial life
Great British Railway Journeys
Starts Saturday 17 January, 6:10 AM on U&Yesterday
Season 11 Episode 10: Taunton to Salisbury Plain
Michael Portillo hears how tourism has spread across Somerset. In Bath, Michael visits the ex-home of a refugee emperor, whose country was invaded by the Italian dictator Mussolini
Swamp People
Starts Saturday 17 January, 6:00 AM on Sky History
Season 16 Episode 5: The Aftermath
Ronnie and Timmy fight to finish their marsh tags before the gators move inland, while Bruce and Anna chase monsters in a remote honey hole
Great British Railway Journeys
Starts Saturday 17 January, 6:35 AM on U&Yesterday
Season 11 Episode 11: Canterbury to Alexandra Palace
Michael Portillo explores the east of England in the inter-war period, with the first leg of his journey beginning in Canterbury and ending at Alexandra Palace in north London
Great British Railway Journeys
Starts Saturday 17 January, 7:10 AM on U&Yesterday
Season 11 Episode 12: Limehouse to Rochford
Michael Portillo explores the east of England en route to Lincolnshire, discovering how the Crossrail project is helping to conserve birds and taking a gelato cart to Southend
Police Ten 7
Starts Saturday 17 January, 7:10 AM on Great! Mystery
Following the work of police officers in New Zealand, featuring behind-the-scenes access to cases and revealing new information about high-profile crimes
Great British Railway Journeys
Starts Saturday 17 January, 7:35 AM on U&Yesterday
Season 11 Episode 13: Witham to Felixstowe
Michael Portillo's railway journey from Canterbury to Skegness reaches Witham in Essex, where he visits the factory of the world's oldest supplier of metal-framed windows
Swamp People
Starts Saturday 17 January, 7:00 AM on Sky History
Season 16 Episode 6: Feeding Frenzy
Swampers race to cash in on a post-hurricane feeding frenzy. Troy and Pickle take on a dangerous hunt using spears to fill their tags in a no-firearms zone
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 9:00 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 256: Series 23
A man's first contracting job just so happens to be the renovation of his sick sister's home; his niece sues him for theft and assault.
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 9:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 26: Fishing for the Truth
A tragedy on a shrimp boat sees the captain drown and the deckhand live to tell the tale, but his version of the truth is called into question
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 9:25 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 257: Series 23
An alleged vandal's casual attitude and smiling face is met with the Judge's wrath after she sees pictures of a car destroyed in a Walmart parking lot.
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 9:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 27: For Love or Money
When a wealthy real-estate tycoon is killed, his will stipulates what to do in the event of his violent death
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 9:50 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 258: Series 23
A craft services caterer allegedly misleads a B&B owner when he uses his one-bedroom rental as a place of business, and property is damaged.
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 10:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 28: South of the Border
When an American tourist is killed in a Mexican resort, police on both sides of the border use forensic evidence to uncover a sinister truth
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 17 January, 10:15 AM on True Crime
Season 23 Episode 259: Series 23
A teenager purchases a used dirt bike only to discover that it was stolen property; the previous owner admits that he bought it at a great price.
Medical Detectives
Starts Saturday 17 January, 10:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 9 Episode 29: The Stake-Out
A banker's wife is kidnapped and the police struggle to break the case until an unexpected discovery reveals a new suspect
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
Starts Saturday 17 January, 10:00 AM on 5Action
Season 2 Episode 1
PCs Ian Cosgrove and Rich Woodward attend the scene of a shocking multi-vehicle crash on the M56 that has left a woman trapped in a car. Nick Campbell narrates
Westminster Hall
Starts Saturday 17 January, 6:00 AM on BBC Parliament
Episode : 13/01/2026
House of Commons proceedings in Westminster Hall from Tuesday 13 January.



















































