Britain is in the grip of a parcel theft epidemic, with a delivery stolen every seven seconds, according to a hard-hitting new documentary. Channel 4's Dispatches takes viewers on a mission tonight to expose the criminal gangs behind this growing crimewave.
Tracking the Grinches
In Dispatches: Hunting Britain’s Parcel Thieves, reporter Tir Dhondy employs covert tactics to get to the heart of the issue. The investigation involves hiding tracking devices inside parcels and physically following stolen items to directly challenge the thieves. The programme reveals how organised gangs systematically target delivery vans as a core part of their illicit business model.
Furthermore, the documentary team gains exclusive access to a major police operation aimed at tackling this pervasive problem. The findings paint a stark picture of a logistical vulnerability affecting millions of consumers across the nation.
A Scorching Final in the Kitchen
Elsewhere on television this evening, the heat is turned up in the Celebrity MasterChef final on BBC One. After five weeks of intense competition, the final three celebrities face their ultimate test: preparing a demanding three-course meal for judges Grace Dent and John Torode.
Viewers are warned that fame offers no protection in this kitchen, with expectations set high for perfectly seasoned dishes and balanced flavours. The coveted title of Celebrity MasterChef 2025 is on the line.
Tonight's Other Highlights
The evening's schedule offers a diverse mix of programming. Channel 5 presents Christmas at Leeds Castle: A Winter Wonderland, documenting the staff's challenges as they transform the historic site into a Peter Pan-themed Neverland, complete with a towering 28ft Christmas tree.
On Sky Atlantic, the thriller All Her Fault delves into a crucial flashback episode, revealing the motives behind Carrie's shocking decision to kidnap a child. Later, Channel 4's The Last Leg returns with its signature satirical take on the week's news, joined by comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri.
Film fans have several options, including the apocalyptic Korean thriller The Great Flood on Netflix, and the dystopian horror Shell starring Elisabeth Moss on Paramount+. Sky Cinema Premiere also broadcasts the action-packed Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, potentially Tom Cruise's last outing as Ethan Hunt.
For sports enthusiasts, Sky Sports Main Event broadcasts a fiery Welsh derby in the Championship, featuring Swansea City against Wrexham at 7.30pm.
