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Have you got the new free true crime and horror TV channels?

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26 Apr 2023, 10:36

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We all know someone who is a sucker for a good true-crime documentary or a horror flick.

Two new channels to give you a fear fix have arrived on Freeview today.

HorrorXtra will debut on Freeview on channel 69, replacing Reality Xtra 2,

It was previously available on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat with limited broadcasting hours of 5pm to 2am.

It will now start from 8am if you fancy watching horror in the daytime.

It includes the likes of the Mutant X series, Journey to the Center of the Earth and Knight Rider.

Real Crime is the other brand new channel, landing on channel 288.

It will be available to all compatible WiFi-connected smart TVs or Freeview Play-box owners.

Further changes to Freeview are being made with HD upgrade plans, meaning BBC One will now be in HD on channel 101.

Regions getting this change include: BBC One West HD, BBC One South West HD, BBC One North East & Cumbria HD, BBC One North West HD, BBC One South HD (South), BBC One South HD (Oxford), BBC One East HD (East West), BBC One East HD (East East) and BBC One South East HD.

Channel 101 didn't have regional variations previously, meaning viewers saw a red screen as local news aired.

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True Crime Today

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Channel 4

Love Cheats

Extraordinary stories of romance fraud, exposing the lies and jaw-dropping scams of heartless manipulators; and the fight to bring them to justice

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5

Killing Spree: Hunting Joanne Dennehy

The definitive telling of the tragic crimes committed by Joanne Dennehy.

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BBC iPlayer

Cold Case Investigators: Solving Britain’s Sex Crimes

Every contact leaves a trace.

But he'd end up bankrupt and estranged from his family. This could be a hate crime against women.

Forensic Files Dollars and Sense

Police are able to create a composite sketch of a man burnt beyond recognition.

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G: Medical Examiner Whispered Warnings

A man in peak physical condition dies suddenly; a middle-aged woman dies in her bathroom.

Forensic Files Photo Finish

Photographs found in a dumpster lead to the killer of Los Angeles model Linda Sobek; the man claims he did not intentionally kill her despite evidence to the contrary.

Forensic Files Whodunit

A murder mystery theater performance in Easton, Md., turns into a real-life mystery when a body is found after the performance ends.

Forensic Files Horse Play

When a woman dies in a horseback riding accident, police uncover a web of lies in her husband's background after his suspicious behavior prompts a closer look.

Forensic Files Killer's Cattle Log; Foreign Body

Missouri police are thrust into a bizarre web of homeless drifters and cattle auctions when they are called to retrieve a dead body; scientists around the world link human deaths to British cattle suffering from mad cow disease.

Forensic Factor: A New Era The Kendhammer Case

A Wisconsin couple's drive turns tragic when a pipe allegedly flies off a truck and smashes their windshield.

As bloodstain evidence and crash tests clash with the husband's story, investigators ask if this was accident or foul play.

Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda Garcia

When a house party turns violent, a young man attempts to escape the scene but is shot dead in his car; Lt. Joe Kenda suspects a self-proclaimed gangster.

The FBI Files Fateful Crossing

When an officer dies in the line of duty, the fraternity of law enforcement bands together to make sure that justice is brought to those responsible.

Crime Stories The Boarding House Killer

When police find a body behind a Sacramento, Calif., boardinghouse, they suspect grandmotherly Dorothea Puente.

This edition looks at the case of David Morley, who was beaten to death on London's South Bank
New Scotland Yard Files
Police investigate the murder of Nisha Patel-Nasri
Police investigate the murder of Nisha Patel-Nasri, unraveling a shocking web of lies as they try to uncover the truth
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The investigation into the disappearance of Alice Gross
The investigation into the disappearance of Alice Gross.

Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Judge Judy
A young girl is dragged to the ground after her leashed dog takes off.
A young girl is dragged to the ground after her leashed dog takes off and allegedly attacks a neighbour's pet; she maintains that she only lost control for a moment.
Judge Judy
A woman accuses her ex-friend of posting nude photos of her daughter on Facebook
A woman accuses her ex-friend of posting nude photos of her daughter on Facebook; her ex-friend says she's just mad she didn't get invited to a party
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While visiting family, a woman says she was chased for loans by her daughter.
While visiting her grandkids, a woman says she was chased for loans by her daughter who doesn't seem to care about payback.
Judge Judy
A woman says she was injured when steps gave way on her property.
A woman says she was injured when steps gave way on her property because of an allegedly criminal contractor's shoddy work.
Judge Judy
A woman sues her neighbour for the death of three of her cats by his dogs.
A woman with 14 feral cats in her backyard sues her neighbour for the death of three of them by his large dogs.
Judge Judy
A woman gets emotionally overwrought when the Judge asks her to produce evidence
A woman gets emotionally overwrought when the Judge asks her to produce evidence to back up her shaky claims that a mechanic stole her car
Judge Judy
A dog loses an eye while in kennel care.
A dog loses an eye while in kennel care because the animal was allegedly fed out of the same bowl as another pet and a dogfight ensued.
Judge Judy
A young vacationer seals his fate when he offers video evidence.
A young vacationer seals his fate when he offers video evidence showing himself sailing over a man's roof on his snowmobile.
Judge Judy
A woman and her girlfriend claim ex-roommates backed out of their lease.
A woman and her girlfriend claim ex-roommates backed out of their lease after an air quality issue that sent them all to a hotel.
Judge Judy
Divorcees lay out 10K to hire the best possible lawyer for their child.
Divorcees lay out 10K to hire the best possible lawyer for their child then dispute who owes for that costly decision.
Judge Judy
An emotional discussion about death turns into an alleged lawsuit.
An emotional discussion about death turns into an alleged choke hold by a family member and a lawsuit over an arrest.
Judge Judy
A father fighting colon cancer accuses his son of motorcycle theft.
A father fighting colon cancer accuses his son of motorcycle theft and a false arrest; his son claims he took his father in when he needed help.
Judge Judy
A man claims his married ex-lover wanted to be with a bad boy.
A man claims his married ex-lover wanted to be with a bad boy and came between he and his new girlfriend; she demands payback for bailing him out of jail.
Judge Judy
An ex-girlfriend shows up at midnight to retrieve 'her' dog from her ex-lover.
An angry ex-girlfriend shows up at midnight to retrieve 'her' dog from her ex-lover; an alleged assault and arrest soon follow.
Judge Judy
A woman says her pot-smoking roommate disrespected her.
A woman says she asked her pot-smoking roommate to take a break when her father was visiting but was allegedly met with nothing but disrespect.
Judge Judy
A landlord signals that money is owed by turning his tenant's power on and off.
A landlord signals that money is owed by turning his tenant's power on and off; he claims his efforts resulted in $50 placed on his car under a rock.
Judge Judy
Alcohol, a pay to-play talent show and alleged Facebook slander come into play.
The sale of alcohol, a pay to-play talent show and alleged Facebook slander come into play when a dance studio owner is sued.
Judge Judy
Pet owners fight over who gets to keep a litter of puppies.
When pet owners neglect to neuter their dogs, they end up with a litter of Husky/Pit Bull puppies and a fight over who gets to keep them.
Judge Judy
All hell breaks loose when a woman asks her roommate where an LP is.
When a woman asks her roommate the whereabouts of an LP and he says he sold it at a garage sale, all hell breaks loose.
Judge Judy
A woman sues her former friends for slander.
A woman sues her former friends for slander after they allegedly refuse to return an $800 iPhone.
Judge Judy
A man hires detectives to find a handyman that he alleges owes him money.
A man hires detectives to find a handyman that he alleges owes him money and vandalised his property.
Judge Judy
A woman neglects to tell her friend that her car is about to be repossessed.
A woman neglects to tell her dear friend that the car she is making payments on is about to be repossessed.
New Scotland Yard Files
The case of David Morley, who was beaten to death on London's South Bank
True crime series examining murder cases in the city of London.

With Rifkin's own chilling accounts, can police identify his two unknown victims? Delve into the shocking story of the Clutter Family murders, made famous by Truman Capote's book.

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Channel 4

Night Coppers

On the beat with the cops who police Brighton's hectic night life - where sometimes dark humour is the best way of making it through the night.

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BBC iPlayer

Forensics: The Real CSI

Multiple cameras follow serious crime investigations in real time, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science now plays in bringing criminals to justice.

Watch now on BBC iPlayer

U

Red Flag

Compelling true crime series about the perilous landscape of modern dating, telling the stories of women who have survived horrific ordeals in abusive relationships or at the hands of conmen.

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ITVX

Coldblooded: The Clutter Family Murders

Powerful docu-series charting the murders that shocked a nation.

True Crime on Freeview Play

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Forensic Files Hair Line

By cutting a strand of a murdered man's hair into sections, forensics reveal a record of his last six months alive, and find he was frequently ingesting huge amounts of arsenic.

The FBI Files Brutal Abduction

The kidnapper of a teen wants ransom and his family's car.

The FBI Files Radical Agenda

Shooters kill a police officer who had made more than 200 arrests in three years.

The New Detectives Absent Witness

Forensic scientists must work to prove murder when the victim's body is missing or destroyed.

Killer Cases The TikTok Killer

Social media star Ali Abulaban's perfect image crumbles when jealousy over his estranged wife leads to a brutal double murder, captured in digital evidence and chilling courtroom drama.

Dr.

a case which sparked the one of the largest search operation in years

New Scotland Yard Files
A re-investigation into the case of Michael Menson
A re-investigation into the case of Michael Menson, who was found by police on fire. The case took a new direction after an informant came forward
Written in Blood
Mason Cross invites Simon to his hometown of Glasgow
Mason Cross invites Simon to his hometown of Glasgow to uncover a case that literally unfolded on his doorstep

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Unusual Suspects Christmas Mourning

Beverly Elder is found dead in her apartment a few day before Christmas.

Obsession: Dark Desires There's Something About Mary Lynn

A single mother is stalked by her ex-boyfriend's son for 22 years.

Murder Comes to Town Coal Miner's Slaughter

In Madisonville, Ky., a respected businesswoman is found bludgeoned and stabbed to death in her home.

Most Shocking Citizens Under Attack 3

A freestyle battle rapper gets knocked out by an angry competitor; a deadbeat runs over a tax collector.

Most Shocking Criminals Out of Control 5

A man trying to escape from jail gets tackled by a fleet-footed cop; Russian mobsters start a turf war with factory workers; a desperate criminal opens fire on police.

The New Detectives Lethal Encounter

Strangled prostitute; a stranger kills a woman in a van; a serial killer runs over his victims' bodies.

The New Detectives Crimes of Passion

Police rely on forensic science to reveal murder victims' pasts and expose those guilty of committing crimes of passion.

Finally Caught Pentola-Clark

DNA evidence gives some answers to a 40-year-old cold case murder of a young nurse.

Forensic Factor Bike Path Rapist

Sixteen years after a college student is found raped and strangled on a buffalo bike path, DNA technology and other clues help catch the killer.

Forensic Files Needle in a Haystack

There was no apparent reason for the young, healthy college student to be dead; but when the medical examiner found the tiniest of clues during the autopsy, investigators were able to unravel the mystery of betrayal and revenge.

Forensic Files Room With a View

A woman is stabbed a hundred times and her body positioned in a suggestive manner.

You can check out the full range of True Crime recommendations on Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV now. 

 

Channel 4

The Rifkin Murders

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ITVX

Secrets of a Murder Detective

Delve deep inside murder cases with an ex-Scotland Yard detective.

Watch now on ITVX

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Can their victims finally get justice?

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ITVX

The Truth About My Murder

Forensic pathologist Dr Shepherd investigates the murder of Jeffrey Howe, whose body was found dismembered and strewn across the UK.

Watch now on ITVX

Channel 4

Secrets of Penthouse

Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione took on Playboy and built an adult entertainment empire.

His family campaigned for justice for two years to prove that his death was no accident

New Scotland Yard Files
Detectives look for connections between the death of a father and son
When Gagandip Singh's body was discovered in a burnt-out car, detectives found out that his father was murdered on a business trip, and search for connections between their deaths
New Scotland Yard Files
A string of elderly people are found dead in their beds across south London
When a string of elderly people were found dead in their beds across south London, New Scotland Yard detectives soon come to realise they have a serial killer on their hands
New Scotland Yard Files
Looking back at the case of a serial killer in Camden, London
When dismembered body parts were found in bins on a residential street in Camden, London, detectives had to investigate quickly before the killer could strike again
New Scotland Yard Files
Examining the case of Laila Rezk
Examining the case of Laila Rezk, who was discovered badly beaten in her own home and died despite all efforts to revive her
New Scotland Yard Files
Detectives investigate the murder of Cathy Marlow
When Cathy Marlow's body was discovered at her office, detectives shut down the whole office block to scour every inch for clues to find her murderer
New Scotland Yard Files
Examining the case surrounding the death of Geeta Aulakh
When Geeta Aulakh was fatally attacked on the way to pick up her children, Detectives tried to find a motive.

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