Sunday’s ITV3 Smorgasbord: Detective Dramas, Cozy Comedy‑Drama and More

Looking for something to fill your Sunday evening? ITV3 offers a mix of crime‑drama, comedy‑drama, and a touch of calm with a daily pause. Below is a quick guide to the most compelling shows that line up that night.

Midsomer Murders – Episode 5 “Small Mercies”

The peace of Little Worthy is shattered by a bizarre murder when a man is found stabbed and tied down like Gulliver in Lilliput in the hamlet’s model village. S12 Ep5.

Still entertaining – the village’s quirky charm contrasts nicely with the grim plot.

A Touch of Frost – Episode 2 “House Calls”

Detective drama series. Two horrific murders for Frost to solve make as many demands on the man’s compassion as on his professional expertise. S5 Ep2.

Reliable in its pacing; Frost’s methodical approach keeps viewers engaged.

Doc Martin – Episode 4 “Faith”

Comedy‑drama. Morwenna’s parents pay her a surprise visit, and Louisa’s first Skype call for her course does not go as planned when Martin decides to intervene. S8 Ep4.

One of the better options for a light‑hearted moment.

Lewis – Episode 3 “Fearful Symmetry”

When a babysitter is found dead, Lewis and Hathaway are drawn into diverse new worlds including squats, swinging suburbia, primate labs and fetish photography. S6 Ep3.

Still entertaining; the eclectic settings keep the mystery fresh.

Agatha Christie’s Marple – Episode 2 “Greenshaw’s Folly”

Miss Marple helps a friend seek refuge at Greenshaw’s Folly. But a shadow soon begins to fall over the various inhabitants living there. S6 Ep2.

Reliable detective twist in a charming setting.

Vera – Episode 4 “Shadows in the Sky”

Crime drama. DCI Vera Stanhope is forced to uncover a life of secrets and lies when the body of a well‑loved family man plummets from a multi‑storey car park. S5 Ep4.

One of the better options for a gritty crime plot.

Wycliffe – The Cycle of Death

The pilot episode of the crime drama. When a bookshop owner in Penzance is brutally murdered, Wycliffe discovers that all is not well in one of the area’s most respected families.

Reliable start to a longer series.

Trigger Point – Episode 5 “Drama”

The bomber’s next target is symbolic of their whole campaign as Lana, who is rushing against the clock, must find the bomb in a search held amidst pandemonium. S3 Ep5.

Still entertaining for fans of thriller‑drama.

Unwind with ITV – Daily Escape

Your daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection.

One of the better options for a brief mental reset.

George and Mildred – Episodes 2 & 3

All Around the Clock: Domestic sitcom. Mildred is pleased when George gives her an anniversary present, but less pleasant surprises are in store… S2 Ep2. The Travelling Man: Domestic sitcom spin‑off from the show Man About the House. The Ropers take in a lodger and Mildred begins to flower, but George is as much of a weed as ever. S2 Ep3.

Still entertaining for fans of classic sitcoms.

Bottom line: ITV3’s Sunday lineup offers a solid mix of crime‑drama, comedy‑drama and a few moments to unwind. Pick the one that fits your mood and enjoy a relaxed evening of entertainment.