True Crime TV Guide

See what's on True Crime on Thursday 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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True Crime Schedule — Thu 17 Sep

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

UK Crime Files: Murderous Bigamist — 00:00

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Pierre LeGris, who reports his wife missing in Dorset and police are instantly wary.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 AM

UK Crime Files: Child Killers — 01:00

Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious story of the murder of James Bulger, who was abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:00 AM

Britain's Countryside Killers — 02:00

In this chilling episode, Michael O'Leary is murdered by his best friend Andrew Jones after an affair with Andrew's wife. Lured to Andrew's farm under false pretences, Michael is executed. S1, Ep8

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 AM

Britain's Countryside Killers — 03:00

We examine the tragic case of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old from Shropshire, who was murdered by Jamie Reynolds, a disturbed individual who meticulously planned her death. S1, Ep9

Runtime: 1 hr

4:00 AM

48 Hours — 04:00

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. S37, Ep12

Runtime: 50 min

4:50 AM

Close Calls: On Camera — 04:50

The tale of fiver fishermen who were swept off their sinking ship into the vast Atlantic Ocean. S2, Ep7

Runtime: 25 min

5:15 AM

Close Calls: On Camera — 05:15

The story of a jockey who suddenly fell unconscious from his horse while leading a race and fell right into the path of the oncoming field. S2, Ep8

Runtime: 30 min

5:45 AM

Teleshopping — 05:45

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Runtime: 3 hr 15 min

9:00 AM

Judge Judy — 09:00

Days after a teenager purchases his first ATV, he claims the vehicle fell apart; his story falls apart when he stops payment on his checkless car. S21, Ep136

Runtime: 25 min

9:25 AM

Judge Judy — 09:25

A woman, with a history of alcoholism, entrusts a large settlement to her daughter but then claims she never saw the money again. S21, Ep137

Runtime: 25 min

9:50 AM

Judge Judy — 09:50

Sixteen fish die over the course of six days when an allegedly contaminated pet enters the tank; an experienced online seller is sued for damages. S21, Ep138

Runtime: 25 min

10:15 AM

Judge Judy — 10:15

The Judge takes on a Pit Bull owner who refuses to accept that her pet, with a history of violent behaviour, is a menace to society. S21, Ep139

Runtime: 25 min

10:40 AM

Judge Judy — 10:40

After a man is evicted from his late father's house by his stepbrother, they fight over diamond earrings, a pinball machine and a teenager's retainer. S19, Ep209

Runtime: 25 min

11:05 AM

Judge Judy — 11:05

When two fires ravage an auto shop, former friends fight over liability when one of their vehicles is damaged. S19, Ep210

Runtime: 25 min

11:30 AM

Judge Judy — 11:30

When ex-lovers fight over a loan to rescue an impounded motorcycle, the Judge clarifies the golden rule about gifts magically turning into loans. S19, Ep211

Runtime: 30 min

12:00 PM

Judge Judy — 12:00

A married couple accuse their landlord of robbing them of their dreams to become foster parents when they were forced to move out of their home. S19, Ep212

Runtime: 30 min

12:30 PM

Judge Judy — 12:30

A man, who denies being intoxicated, claims a car was trying to run him over when he busted the windshield in self-defence. S23, Ep126

Runtime: 30 min

1:00 PM

Judge Judy — 13:00

A man admits that he is afraid of the Judge, who dresses him down for making poor business decisions; he said an online ad 'tricked' him. S23, Ep127

Runtime: 30 min

1:30 PM

Judge Judy — 13:30

A man is grilled by the Judge when he allegedly threatens a woman's credit score; he claims it's all a money grab. S23, Ep128

Runtime: 30 min

2:00 PM

Judge Judy — 14:00

A marine goes out of his way to help a homeless man only to be sued by him for changing the locks on his own home. S21, Ep171

Runtime: 30 min

2:30 PM

Judge Judy — 14:30

A five-year-old child recovering from a tonsillectomy is allegedly upset by his mother's behaviour; she denies all vandalism charges. S21, Ep172

Runtime: 30 min

3:00 PM

Judge Judy — 15:00

Stolen property, 'door wiggling', and a fear of roaches come into play when two women fight over alleged vandalism. S21, Ep173

Runtime: 30 min

3:30 PM

Judge Judy — 15:30

Ex-lovers fight over a trip to Italy after their young son gets sick, and the trip is called off. S21, Ep174

Runtime: 30 min

4:00 PM

Judge Judy — 16:00

When a young mother tries to dictate custodial rights to the alleged father of her child, Judge Judy sets her straight. S21, Ep175

Runtime: 25 min

4:25 PM

Judge Judy — 16:25

When police execute a warrant for a man charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a landlord demands compensation for a busted-down door. S21, Ep176

Runtime: 25 min

4:50 PM

Judge Judy — 16:50

A woman sues her former tax-business partner for allegedly vandalising her office and stealing her client files. S21, Ep177

Runtime: 25 min

5:15 PM

Judge Judy — 17:15

A car stranded in theft mode and allegations of title jumping come into play when the sale of a car goes south. S19, Ep225

Runtime: 25 min

5:40 PM

Judge Judy — 17:40

A woman racks up tickets and is sued for a wreck she wasn't involved in after selling her car to a cousin but neglecting to take it out of her name. S19, Ep226

Runtime: 25 min

6:05 PM

Judge Judy — 18:05

A woman sues her handyman for making unauthorised charges on her credit card above and beyond the amount needed to upgrade her property. S19, Ep227

Runtime: 25 min

6:30 PM

Judge Judy — 18:30

A teenager sues her father for repossessing the car he helped her buy; he says she broke every rule he laid out. S19, Ep228

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Secrets of a Murder Detective — 19:00

With the help of the SIO Paul Withers, Detective Inspector Steve Keogh leads us through the complex investigation of the 2016 murder of Michael Keen. S1, Ep19

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

UK Crime Files: Saturday Night Strangler — 20:00

Jackie Malton examines the case of Joseph Kappen, who murdered three young women in South Wales in 1973. He was only identified through pioneering DNA techniques after his death.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

UK Crime Files: The Seaside Strangler — 21:00

Geoffrey Wansell revisits the case of Stephen Akinmurele, who was charged with murdering five people in Blackpool and the Isle of Man, before committing suicide prior to trial.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Britain's Countryside Killers — 22:00

We explore the murder of Emma Caldwell, a 27-year-old whose body was found in Limefield Woods in 2005. Iain Packer, a sign installer with a violent past, evaded justice for years. S1, Ep10

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Britain's Countryside Killers — 23:00

The story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood, who was groomed online by Luke Harlow and murdered by his neighbour, Stephen Beadman. S2, Ep1

Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on True Crime tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on True Crime, you can watch Secrets of a Murder Detective, UK Crime Files: Saturday Night Strangler, UK Crime Files: The Seaside Strangler, and Britain's Countryside Killers. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on True Crime today?

Today's programming on True Crime ends at 00:00 with Britain's Countryside Killers.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.