Quick Summary
During a renovation of a rural Pennsylvania home, contractors uncovered a human skeleton concealed in the basement. The discovery prompted a police investigation that linked the remains to a missing‑persons case dating back several decades, revealing a grim family secret.
About This Program ✦
is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the genre of a self‑contained story, offering viewers a compact narrative rather than a series‑long arc. The episode is set in a quiet, rural part of Pennsylvania where a homeowner begins a renovation of an old property. While tearing down the basement, the work crew uncovers a human skeleton hidden beneath the floorboards. This unsettling find quickly shifts the focus from home improvement to a police investigation. Law enforcement soon discovers that the remains are linked to a missing‑persons case that has been unsolved for decades. As detectives dig deeper, they also uncover a disturbing family secret that had been kept hidden for years. The revelation ties together the long‑forgotten disappearance and the grim truth concealed within the household’s history, turning a routine refurbishment into a chilling investigation.
A Body in the Basement broadcasts on Quest Red +1 at 5:00pm, Saturday, 7 February 2026.


