A gripping true crime programme is scheduled to broadcast a harrowing episode this evening on Channel 5, exploring a disturbing investigation following an emergency call.

Ideal for enthusiasts of true crime documentaries such as 24 Hours in Police Custody and Catching a Killer, the series tracks a police force responding to a distressing report.

Named A Killer Makes a Call, the docuseries immerses audiences in the real-life drama when an emergency call is placed, though everything is not quite what it initially seems.

Packed with numerous revelations, Channel 5 hints: "The call comes through. Murder. But maybe the caller isn't as innocent as they seem..."

The true crime documentary programme presents a separate case in each instalment, concentrating on situations where the culprit has contacted the emergency services, frequently masquerading as a traumatised witness or victim to deflect suspicion, reports the Mirror.

The disturbing series examines the analysis of the unnerving calls that have been placed, whilst investigating how murderers exploit them to fabricate misleading accounts, before the shocking reality is exposed by investigators.

Hailed as essential viewing for true crime devotees, one especially troubling episode is scheduled to broadcast this evening (February 19). Audiences can watch the episode of A Killer Makes a Call on Channel 5 at 10.30pm.

Nevertheless, it will be a repeated episode entitled Alan Jermey, which viewers may recall from when series 2 was launched last year. Channel 5 hints: "When his partner Kirsty is found dead, Alan Jermey claims someone broke in and killed her."

The narrative follows the tale of a man who endeavoured to conceal his partner's murder by reporting a fire at his residence, prior to the discovery of Kirsty's body.

He alleged that an intruder had broken in and killed her, but viewers observe detectives scrutinising the case when they realise the evidence doesn't tally.

Tonight's episode will thrust viewers directly into turmoil as the father appears to make a frantic call to emergency services, claiming he can see smoke from his house and that he and his children are in the bathroom.

Through statements from emergency services and experts, viewers will see how investigations were conducted and understand the motivations behind the crimes.

To date, three series have been released, all of which can be streamed for free on Channel 5 online, ideal for those wishing to binge-watch the show in one sitting.

Over time, A Killer Makes a Call has earned a reputation as a must-see series, with numerous Channel 5 viewers eagerly awaiting new episodes.

On social media, one true crime enthusiast previously described the docuseries as "wild", whilst another declared it was "definitely one to watch."

Meanwhile, on TikTok, one viewer recommended: "It's definitely worth a binge watch if you like a true crime", whilst another remarked they had "binged" the episodes in one go.

A Killer Makes a Call airs tonight at 10.30pm on Channel 5. Episodes are also available to stream on 5 online.

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