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Contestant's Grave Selected in Shocking BBC Murder Challenge

1/5/2026

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Story summary

James Baker, 38, is a contestant on the fourth series of BBC One's show, which began last night.
A secret traitor controls the other contestants and provides a murder shortlist.
During a river coffin challenge, ten coffins were retrieved and James's grave was selected for the night’s murder, adding £10,000.
James suspects fellow contestant Matt is the traitor.
The episode is available on BBC iPlayer.

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Story summary

James Baker, 38, is a contestant on the fourth series of BBC One's show, which began last night.
A secret traitor controls the other contestants and provides a murder shortlist.
During a river coffin challenge, ten coffins were retrieved and James's grave was selected for the night’s murder, adding £10,000.
James suspects fellow contestant Matt is the traitor.
The episode is available on BBC iPlayer.