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Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:05 PM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:30 PM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Really
Money for Nothing
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:00 PM on Really
Season 7 Episode 4
Jay Blades rescues more items from the tip, finding a discarded pub table, a badminton supplies box and a vintage table which he and two other experts are charged with restyling
Sky History
Beyond the Myth: The SS Unveiled
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:00 PM on Sky History
Episode 4: The Waffen-SS
The Waffen-SS, a military elite intended to attract the best German soldiers. Masqueraded as military excellence, the reality was very different
True Crime
Forensic Factor
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:00 PM on True Crime
Episode 3: Lasting Impressions
Criminals are betrayed by the clues their own bodies leave behind. Even the slightest impressions left at the scene help crime fighters find their culprit.
Blaze
History's Greatest Mysteries
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:00 PM on Blaze
Season 3 Episode 12: The Chicago Tylenol Murders
Cyanide-tainted Tylenol capsules link the victims of a series of unexplained deaths in the 1980s. To this day, what happened is a mystery
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 8:55 PM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:20 PM on True Crime Xtra
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Blaze
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:00 PM on Blaze
Episode 8: Mystifying Cursed Objects
How ancient cultures around the world have aroused fascination and provoked fear with curses and objects used to conjure them, such as rings, tablets and stones
Sky History
Nazi Murder Mysteries
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:00 PM on Sky History
Episode 1: Hitler's Niece
Some of the most shocking cases connected with the regime's bloody reign, beginning with the case of Hitler's niece Geli Raubal, who was found dead in his apartment in 1931
True Crime
Murder UK
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:00 PM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 1: The Stranger's Promise
Series exploring crimes where a victim's body was found in water. Bennylyn Burke and her daughter vanish after visiting a man she met online.
MTV
True Life Crime UK
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:00 PM on MTV
Season 2 Episode 3: Stranger Danger or Fatal Femicide?
Schoolgirl Ellie Gould was found dead in her family home in suspicious circumstances. Linda investigates Ellie's tragic death and her family's brave fight for justice and change
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 9:45 PM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 215
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 10:10 PM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 216
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 10:35 PM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 217
The alleged theft of valuable Anime action figures, personal property and an arrest are disputed by ex-roommates.
Sky History
Nazi Murder Mysteries
Starts Saturday 21 February, 10:00 PM on Sky History
Episode 2: The Duke of Windsor
The murder in 1943 of businessman Sir Harry Oakes in the Bahamas, where the Duke of Windsor was governor at the time, and implicated in influencing the outcome of his murder trial
True Crime
Murder UK
Starts Saturday 21 February, 10:00 PM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 2: Killer in the Shadows
Mark Martin boasted about wanting to become Nottingham's first serial killer - and he succeeded. After childhood, Martin spiralled into drug abuse and violent fantasies.
Blaze
Clash of Ancient Warriors
Starts Saturday 21 February, 10:00 PM on Blaze
Season 2 Episode 4: Battle of Gergovia
The Battle of Gergovia, fought in 52BC. Following eight years' of warfare in Gaul, Julius Caesar and his legions laid siege to Gergovia - but faced a coalition of Gallic tribes
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:00 PM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 218
A woman sues her 17-year-old son's former boss for the return of money her son loaned her to have her car fixed.
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:25 PM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 219
An alleged assault of a pregnant woman, an arrest, and private pictures of an ex-lover come into play when a relationship ends.
Blaze
The UnXplained with William Shatner
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:00 PM on Blaze
Season 4 Episode 8: Strange Tales of WWII
Mysterious stories linked to the era of the Second World War concerning everything from lost gold to secret societies and highly advanced technology
True Crime
Murder UK
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:00 PM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 3: A Dangerous Return
Tai O'Donnell was a gifted 19-year-old with a bright future. But, when he entered a volatile relationship with Kamila Ahmad, things took a dark turn.
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:50 PM on True Crime Xtra
Episode 220
Teen ex-lovers fight over custody of a Golden Labrador named Munch Munch; allegations of animal abuse are disputed.
5STAR
Adults Only: Kinky for Cash
Starts Saturday 21 February, 11:20 PM on 5STAR
Season 2 Episode 3
Princess Levi, who now runs a successful home-based service selling real-time video streams of herself to her clients, has a wild birthday party
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 12:15 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 221
A woman accuses sober-living homeowners of illegally locking her out, filing false charges with CPS, and assault; they countersue for unpaid rent.
True Crime
Murder UK
Starts Sunday 22 February, 12:00 AM on True Crime
Season 2 Episode 4: Husband, Liar, Killer
Claire Morris was a young nurse with everything to live for when she died in a car crash. At first, it seemed like a tragic accident.
Blaze
The UnXplained with William Shatner
Starts Sunday 22 February, 12:00 AM on Blaze
Season 4 Episode 9: Monsters Among Us
How, since the dawn of humanity, tales of monstrous creatures lurking in the shadows have sparked both fascination and fear
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 12:40 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 222
A woman sues her ex-boyfriend's brother for an unpaid loan.
5STAR
Adults Only: Sexual Healing
Starts Sunday 22 February, 12:20 AM on 5STAR
Exploring the world of the sex therapists helping to cure Britain of its bad sex habits
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:05 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 223
A teenager is accused of throwing underage parties and carving his name on the front door of his rental unit. His ex-landlord sues for damages.
True Crime Xtra
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 16 Episode 224
A woman with a shoe fetish admits she purchased ten pairs at a hotel shoe party; she then sues the seller for a refund claiming they hurt her feet.
Quest
Curse of the Bermuda Triangle
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:00 AM on Quest
Episode 3: Monster in the Abyss
Experts investigate the disappearance of people who have gone missing while swimming in the Bermuda Triangle, with some locals believing a sea monster is responsible
ITV Quiz
Unwind with ITV
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:50 AM on ITV Quiz
Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection
Blaze
Strangest Things
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:00 AM on Blaze
Season 2 Episode 8: The Lost Standard, the Steam Gun and the Sacrificial Throne
This latest collection of objects comprises an intriguing 35,000-year-old box, a steam-powered gun and a monument that may have been an Aztec throne
True Crime
Forensic Factor
Starts Sunday 22 February, 1:00 AM on True Crime
Episode 1: Nature's Clues
From tropical Hawaii to the frigid waters of Lake Ontario, experts reveal the clues nature leaves behind on a human corpse.
MTV
Caught in the Act: Unfaithful
Starts Sunday 22 February, 2:00 AM on MTV
Season 2 Episode 2: He Proposed to Both of Us
Leila was swept off her feet when she first met West four years ago. But lately West has been acting differently, leading Leila to believe that her man might be stepping out on her
Quest
Curse of the Bermuda Triangle
Starts Sunday 22 February, 2:00 AM on Quest
Episode 4: US Navy vs the Triangle
New discoveries might finally explain the truth behind one of the Triangle's most infamous mysteries, when 306 US Navy crewmen vanished without a trace
Sky History
Digging for Britain
Starts Sunday 22 February, 2:00 AM on Sky History
Season 3 Episode 2: West - Warrior Graves
Alice Roberts and Matt Williams visit the Dorset Country Museum, where they explore finds from archaeological digs across the west of Britain
True Crime
Forensic Factor
Starts Sunday 22 February, 2:00 AM on True Crime
Episode 2: The Profilers
Sophisticated crime fighters map the psychological and physical terrain of multiple murderers.
Quest
How It's Made
Starts Sunday 22 February, 3:00 AM on Quest
Season 18 Episode 5: Wax Figures/Awnings/Cream Crackers/Pewter Tankards
Developments in the manufacture of wax figures, awnings, cream crackers and pewter tankards
Quest
How It's Made
Starts Sunday 22 February, 3:30 AM on Quest
Season 18 Episode 6: Pipe Cleaners/Blue Stilton Cheese/Smart Electric Meters/Telescopes
Developments in the manufacture of pipe cleaners, blue Stilton cheese, smart electric meters and telescopes
5STAR
Forensics: Murder Scene
Starts Sunday 22 February, 2:50 AM on 5STAR
Episode 2
Forensic teams are called to investigate when a man is shot and killed in a newsagents, the savage attack with a shotgun blast sending tremors through the local community
Sky History
Digging for Britain
Starts Sunday 22 February, 3:00 AM on Sky History
Season 3 Episode 3: North - Viking Boat and Tudor Feasts
Items from archaeological digs from the north of Britain, including examples from the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, Cumbria and the Highlands
True Crime
Forensic Factor
Starts Sunday 22 February, 3:00 AM on True Crime
Episode 3: Lasting Impressions
Criminals are betrayed by the clues their own bodies leave behind. Even the slightest impressions left at the scene help crime fighters find their culprit.
True Crime
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:00 AM on True Crime
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Quest
How It's Made
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:00 AM on Quest
Season 25 Episode 10: Berets/Pasties/Stationary Bikes
A look at how everyday objects such as berets, pastis and stationary bikes are made and how techniques have been refined over time
True Crime Xtra
Medical Detectives
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:00 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 15 Episode 12: The Barn
When a popular handyman in a New England town is found murdered, investigators follow forensic clues to a shocking conclusion
True Crime
Judge Judy
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:25 AM on True Crime
Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin
Sky History
Digging for Britain
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:00 AM on Sky History
Season 4 Episode 1: West - Stonehenge and Celtic Rituals
Alice Roberts and Matt Williams visit archaeological digs across the country, beginning with a look at the work being carried out in the west of Britain
True Crime Xtra
Medical Detectives
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:30 AM on True Crime Xtra
Season 10 Episode 1: Trial by Fire
An unfortunate soul burnt to death when a house burst into flames, but careful investigation revealed the fire was no accident
Quest
How It's Made
Starts Sunday 22 February, 4:30 AM on Quest
Season 25 Episode 11: Bistro Sets/Letterpress Printing
More everyday items go under the microscope, focusing on objects including bamboo ceramic lights and asphalt compactors