It’s a busy and fun week ahead in the crime drama universe. We get series two of The Responder with Martin Freeman, medievel crime saga Shardlake, and Romanian espionage thriller Spy/Master. But we also say goodbye to Astrid, The Twelve, Tree On A Hill and Professor T. Enjoy!
1 The Responder *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S2 E1/5
Chris is trying to get better and go straight, but when Barnes tricks him into doing a dodgy car stop, he is drawn into a drug war between two of Liverpool’s top dealers.
Sunday 5th May, 9pm, BBC One
2 Blue Lights *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S2 E3/6
As tensions grow in Mount Eden, a response call forces Stevie to confront his past, and Annie deals with the consequences of an impulsive decision.
Monday 29th April, 9pm, BBC One
3 Astrid: Murder In Paris *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S3 E8/8
Astrid worries about the stress that her impending police academy exam will create. Meanwhile, the investigation into the murder of a homeless man becomes increasingly personal for Astrid when she must face a demon from her past.
Friday 3rd May, 9pm, More4
4 Shardlake *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
E1-4/4
based on the first novel in Sansom’s series, is an eerie whodunnit adventure, set in 16th century England during the dissolution of the monasteries. Shardlake’s sheltered life as a lawyer is turned upside down when Cromwell instructs him to investigate the murder of one of his commissioners at a monastery in the remote town of Scarnsea. The commissioner was gathering evidence to close the monastery and it is now imperative for Cromwell’s own political survival that Shardlake both solves the murder and closes the monastery. He leaves Shardlake in no doubt that failure is not an option. Cromwell insists that he is accompanied by Jack Barak to Scarnsea, where the duo are met with hostility, suspicion and paranoia by the monks who fear for their future and will seemingly stop at nothing to preserve their order.
Wednesday 1st May, Disney+
5 Spy/Master *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1&2/6
Following one perilous week in the life of Victor Godeanu, the right-hand man and trusted advisor to the Romanian President during the height of the Cold War. Victor finds himself in grave danger amid the Romanian dictator’s growing paranoia and news that his nemesis, Mircea, is gathering evidence to expose him.
Saturday 4th May, 9pm, BBC Four
6 The Twelve *NEW LINEAR PREMIERE EPISODES* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E9&10/10
When Nathan lies under oath about the affair, an enraged Kate refuses Colby’s advice not to testify – but will the secret between Kate and her sister explode under the pressure of the revelations? Simon’s priorities are put to the test when his daughter goes missing. Meanwhile, Farrad is forced to seek help for his wife in a place he cannot hope to find it.
Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May, 10.45pm, ITV1
7 Professor T *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S3 E6/6
A woman is found dead at the scene of a car crash but when it’s discovered it wasn’t the accident that killed her the Professor investigates, only to find some uncomfortable resemblances to his own situation. Lisa and Dan’s relationship progresses to the next level as she prepares to transfer to another force.
Wednesday 1st May, 9pm, ITV1
8 Tree On A Hill *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E6/6
With Clive safety back in the fold, Margaret and Sylvia can breathe a huge sigh of relief, but for how long? Because Clive has come home with a plan – he wants to give Glyn a proper burial. Except Glyn isn’t a shoulder of pork and shifting his frozen body out of the freezer is no stroll in the park. Who can they trust to help? Might Herbie be the answer to their prayers? And if so how will Herbie respond to Clive’s SOS call? Will Lefi turn up unexpectedly and suspect foul play? Or can Sylvia keep him distracted long enough for the others to shift the body? And what about Haydn? Will Margaret finally confront him? Will she find the peace and forgiveness she’s been searching for? Will they be able to honour Clive’s promise and finally lay Glyn to rest? Will they return home in one piece with their secret safely buried? Or is there another late twist in our tale?
Tuesday 30th April, 9pm, BBC Wales
9 Red Eye *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E3/6
A flashback to the day of the crash reveals that Nolan was attacked at a Beijing conference centre bar the night before he was due to give a lecture. Back in the present, a passenger is missing and the clock is ticking for Hana’s investigation as Nolan discovers a connection linking the onboard incidents. Jess visits the offices of a mysterious international company responsible for the conference in Beijing, and Delaney starts to question Tennant’s intentions.
Sunday 5th May April, 9pm, ITV1
10 Sugar *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E6/8
No synopsis available.
Friday 3rd May, Apple TV+
The Killing Times 