Series synopsis
Confessions of a Killer is a British crime documentary television series that premiered on BBC One Northern Ireland on January 20, 2026.
Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.
Premise
Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 20, 2026 | January 27, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Killer in the Room In unheard confession tapes, Colin Howell calmly details a double murder step by step, while a court re-examines his accomplice Hazel Stewart’s claim she was coerced. |
January 20, 2026 |
| 2 |
Judgement Day Howell details his staged 'suicide pact' as police probe Hazel’s complicity, coercion claims and the disturbing secrets that push the case toward its decisive appeal ruling. |
January 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 27, 2026 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | continue |