Education/Science/Factual TopicsHDSubtitlesRepeat
Duration
40 minutes
Series Info
Season 9 Episode 18 of 20

Quick Summary

A cruel conman persuades a vulnerable woman to hand over her cash, exploiting her trust. Meanwhile, a reptile rescue centre becomes the target of a slippery, two‑legged creature. Both incidents illustrate how deceit and cunning can jeopardise the vulnerable and the unprotected.

About This Program

The programme in question is a single episode that weaves together two distinct storylines. It presents a slice of contemporary drama, focusing on the ways deception can surface in everyday settings, and does so without any reference to external cast or crew details. In the first thread, a ruthless swindler targets a woman who is particularly susceptible, persuading her to surrender her cash. The conman’s manipulation is straightforward yet chilling, as he exploits her vulnerability to obtain the money she holds. The second narrative follows a reptile rescue centre that unexpectedly becomes the victim of an unusual intruder – a slick, two‑legged creature. This animal’s unexpected presence disrupts the centre’s routine, leading to a chaotic situation that threatens the safety of the rescued reptiles. Both episodes unfold within the same broadcast, juxtaposing human fraud with an animal‑related mishap. The contrast between the calculated deceit of the conman and the accidental intrusion at the rescue centre underscores the programme’s focus on how ordinary environments can be upended by both intentional and inadvertent forces.

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Caught Red Handed broadcasts on Sky Witness HD at 6:40am, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD107Virgin110

Production Details

Runtime40 mins
DirectorAndy Miles

Cast & Crew

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Andy MilesDirector
DP
Debbie Phillips-WhiteDirector
AM
Andy MilesProducer
DP
Debbie Phillips-WhiteProducer
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Paula TonksSeries-producer
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Chris RileyExecutive-producer
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Julie ShawExecutive-producer
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Dominic LittlewoodPresenter