We’re nearing Christmas, so expect channels to clear their decks in time for the festive season and festive programming. This week we say goodbye to The Day Of The Jackal, Moonflower Murders and Shetland. However, we do say hello to Dexter: Original Sin… an origin story for everyone’s favourite vigilante serial killer.
1 Dalgliesh *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODES*
S3 E3&4/6 Cover Her Face
At Martingale House in Essex, the influential Mehta family hosts its annual village fete. Mother Anita is desperate for son Krishna to propose to Catherine Bowers, but he only has eyes for Sally Jupp, the effervescent maid of the house. When Sally is found dead, Dalgliesh arrives to investigate with local detective Clive Roscoe.
Thursday 12th and Friday 13th December, 9pm, Channel 5
2 Dexter: Original Sin
S1 E1/10
Young Dexter Morgan struggles to keep his urges in check while navigating life with his father, Harry, and sister, high-school senior Deb. After Harry has a health scare, Dexter realizes it may finally be time to fulfill his destiny.
Friday 13th December, Paramount+
3 Dostoyevsky *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E3&4/6
Vitello follows up on a clue in a letter, but his investigation is compromised when more of the correspondence is leaked to the press.
Sunday 15th December, 10pm, Sky Atlantic
4 Crá *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E5/6
Conall is held hostage by Ray, the prime suspect, but is Ray being framed?
Sunday 15th December, 10.30pm, BBC Northern Ireland and iPlayer
5 The Day Of The Jackal *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E10/10
A wanted man, the assassin is on the run and desperate to get back to Nuria, but Bianca is given one last shot at bringing the hitman to justice
Thursday 12th December, 9pm, Sky Atlantic
6 Shetland *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S9 E6/6
Calder and Tosh turn their focus to Lisa but her confession unearths a shocking event and leads the team back to Annie’s inner circle.
Wednesday 11th December, 9pm, BBC One
7 Matlock *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E3/10
Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case by a woman claiming she was sexually harassed by her boss
Tuesday 10th December, 9pm, Sky Witness
8 Moonflower Murders *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E6/6
Disheartened by the discovery of a body in local woodland, Susan is determined to bring the killer to justice and correct an outstanding wrongful conviction. Atticus Pünd reveals the murderer of Melissa James, who has hidden in plain sight.
Saturday 14th December, 9.15pm, BBC One
9 Black Sands *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S2 E5/8
Anita’s mental state deteriorates unnoticed by Frida.
Tuesday 10th December, 10pm, U&Alibi
10 Vera *REPEAT*
S11 E3/6 Tyger Tyger
The detective investigates a daring robbery at a port and uncovers a web of intrigue when it turns out to be an inside job. However the insider’s motivation isn’t just money as his son has been kidnapped to make sure everyone sticks to the plan, which ends up going horribly wrong.
Monday 9th December, 8pm, ITV3
