Quick Summary
A judge becomes the focus of a series of assaults, and the investigation is thrown into disarray when the prime suspect is discovered dead at his own doorstep. Meanwhile, Peggy follows the case by listening to official police daily broadcasts.
About This Program ✦
Judgement Day is a programme presented in the form of a single episode. It falls squarely within the genre of a self‑contained drama, offering a concise narrative rather than a multi‑part series. The format is straightforward, delivering its story in one sitting for viewers who prefer a complete plot in a single viewing. The central thread follows a judge who becomes the focus of a succession of attacks. As the assaults continue, the police investigation hits a major snag when the chief suspect is discovered dead on his own doorstep. This unexpected turn throws the inquiry into disarray, leaving the motive behind the judge’s targeting even more opaque. Adding another layer, a character named Peggy keeps a close ear on the unfolding events by tuning into police broadcasts. Through these transmissions she stays updated on the progress of the case, absorbing each new detail as officials work to piece together what happened. Peggy’s reliance on the official bulletins underscores how the community receives information about the investigation. By listening to the police’s own reports, she, and by extension the audience, are drawn into the complexities of a crime where the primary lead vanishes as suddenly as it appears.
Heartbeat broadcasts on Virgin Media Three at 7:10am, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


