Bernard O'Mahoney appears in the documentary 'Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood and Betrayal,' airing on Channel 4. The program delves into the mysterious 1995 shootings of three Essex drug dealers, known as the 'Range Rover murders.'
Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood and Betrayal
At 10pm on Channel 4, former criminals and detectives share their insights into the case, where drug dealers Pat Tate, Tony Tucker, and Craig Rolfe were shot dead at point-blank range in their 4x4 in Essex. Despite two convictions and numerous conspiracy theories, the documentary reveals that the full truth remains elusive. The case inspired the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' film franchise.
Other Highlights
Canal Boat Diaries (7pm, U&Yesterday) follows Robbie Cumming along the Llangollen Canal and River Weaver, with minor dramas like re-gluing an air vent and buying underpants in Middlewich.
Springwatch (8pm, BBC Two) returns with Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan at the National Trust's Crom estate in Northern Ireland, while Iolo Williams reports from Knepp estate in West Sussex.
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution (9pm, BBC Two) concludes with the battle over Long Island and France's role in funding America's revolt.
Major Crimes Unit (9pm, Channel 5) tackles a daylight shooting linked to organized crime, using CCTV to identify suspects.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (9pm, Sky Witness) opens season 27 with a beloved character's funeral and a challenging rape case involving a witness wanted by ICE.
Film Choice
Robot Dreams (Pablo Berger, 2023) airs at 4.35pm on Film4. This poignant animation features a lonely dog who buys a robot friend in 1980s New York. After the robot rusts on a beach, the story explores friendship through musical fantasies.
