TODAY'S TV WITH SARA WALLIS: BBC's Murder 24/7 is a rare look at a real life manhunt airing on TV tonight
A BBC2 series goes behind the scenes as a police force works minute by minute to solve a real life murder
A brutal real life murder case is solved by West Mercia Police in this compelling new documentary series, Murder 24/7, on BBC2 tonight (June 16) at 9pm. From the multiple perspectives of the detectives and specialists working in the police force, this takes viewers through various manhunts minute by minute. The first few days are critical, with every lead, every decision, crucial. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the work of West Mercia Police's Major Investigation Unit. Response officer PC Elena Campau says: 'Some days you might have nothing happening and then you'll have days where everything kicks off. It comes when you expect it the least.'
Straight away, a call comes through from a woman who has seen a delivery driver beaten up on a quiet estate in Shrewsbury. She tells police: 'Oh my god, they've hit him in the head. It's really bad. We need an ambulance immediately. He's conscious, but barely. There's blood everywhere.' Police at the scene find a broken steel golf club that's bent in the middle and injuries that are 'unsurvivable'. Before long it's a murder investigation.
Head of major investigations unit (north) DCI Mark Bellamy says: 'There is an urgency. If you don't go quickly enough, evidence might be destroyed by the offenders. You're trying to deal with a torrent of information.' Police discover that the victim is 23-year-old Aurman Singh, fatally attacked in broad daylight while out on his rounds. With shaky camera work, a seat at police briefings and a ticking clock, the manhunt to track down his killers begins.
Murder 24/7 is airing on BBC2 tonight (June 16) at 9pm.
There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest..
RAGDOLL, BBC1, 11.10pm
If you've got nerves of steel, you may be able to stomach this gruesome crime drama about a sadistic serial killer. When they say that detectives are 'piecing together' a case, it's never more true than here. In the twisted thriller, a psychopath has stitched together body parts from different victims to create one horrific monster of a corpse.
The nauseating discovery is made at a block of flats by DS Nathan Rose (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), who immediately recognises the head as it once belonged to a murderer on a case from a couple of years earlier. In total there are six victims. One body. No suspects. Along with DI Baxter (Thalissa Teixeira) and DC Edmunds (Lucy Hale), Rose must try to catch the killer who created this 'Ragdoll' body. Made by the same production company as Killing Eve, this has some dark humour to ease the onlaught of blood and guts.
THE TRAITORS NZ, BBC THREE, 8pm
The Traitors is now iconic all over the world, and if you're a fan it's worth tuning in to the second series of this New Zealand version. It's hosted by radio and TV broadcaster Paul Henry. Of course he's no Claudia Winkleman, but he does invoke The Traitors' spirit, known for wearing a fedora and brandishing a cane. Twenty-two ordinary New Zealanders join Paul at Claremont Manor at the foot of Mount Horrible (yes, this is an actual place, a volcano to be exact) in the hope of winning up to $100,000, equivalent to around £45,000.
As to be expected, it's not long before they are questioning everything and everyone as Paul's Traitors get straight to work manipulating their fellow players. With early alliances forming and suspicions already rife, will the Traitors make it through their first night undetected? And which unfortunate Faithful will they choose to murder first? Expect twists and turns and an awkward breakfast.
EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm
Aaron tells Vic he's decided not to visit Robert, so Victoria agrees to go and visit him alone. But later Aaron feels awful when Victoria describes the state she found Robert in. She's devastated that she doesn't know how to help her brother. Paddy is visibly frustrated to see Bear's motorbike parts strewn around Tenants. Later, a confused Bear arrives at the garage to find Paddy and Mandy waiting for him. But he erupts in fury at the bike, something clearly wrong.
EASTENDERS, BBC1, 7.30pm
Jean is furious about the press coverage of Kat, Alfie and Harvey's wedding business as it suggests that Kathy is 'Mrs Monroe'. Jean takes action to sabotage the limo business until Alfie arrives to try to talk her down. On the Tube home, Joel asks Tommy to film him, but Tommy has no idea of Joel's intentions. He's horrified when he sees Joel pretending to fall on a fellow passenger, Isla, and touching her inappropriately. Isla reports him and he's apprehended.
CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm
Brody attempts to wind up Daniel and spills his drink over his work. Lisa threatens to arrest him for harassment. Sally shares her concerns about Lou's kids with Tim and reckons they should speak to social services. Maria returns from the police station and tells Gary she's been released pending further investigations. Todd is on a mission to get drunk and drown his sorrows after seeing Theo's family picture. When joined by Billy and Sean, he posts a retaliation selfie.
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