When is the next episode of Protection on ITV? Release date and time
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- Protection has wowed viewers after its debut last weekend.
- Siobhan Finneran stars in the drama about the world of witness protection.
- But when will the next episode be released?
Protection made an explosive debut on ITV last weekend. The Siobhan Finneran starring crime thriller explores the dangerous world of witness protection.
After one of her witnesses is killed - and an officer injured - DI Liz Nyles finds herself questioning everything. The show’s most recent episode ended on a cliff-hanger as one of her allies was arrested.
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Hide AdViewers have been eagerly counting down the days to find out what would happen next. ITV has confirmed its plans for episodes three and four.
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When is the next episode of Protection on ITV?
The crime drama made its debut last weekend, with the first episode airing on Sunday March 16. It was followed by the second episode the following night (March 17).
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Hide AdProtection will return for episode three on ITV today (March 23). It will start at 9pm and will run until 10pm.
The preview for the episode, via Radio Times, reads: “Pressure from above threatens Liz's secret investigation as she discovers some disturbing truths which lead her further into the conspiracy.”
Why episode four has been moved by ITV
Viewers are being warned that Protection’s fourth episode has been moved around by ITV. It has been bumped to Tuesday night (March 25) instead of tomorrow (March 24) because of live football.
It will start at 9pm on Tuesday and the episode is also scheduled to run for an hour, ending at 10pm. Protection is due to be followed by the 10pm news.
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How to watch all of Protection already
If you can’t wait to find out what will happen in Protection’s story, you can already watch the full series. The box set - with all six episodes - is available to watch on ITVX right now.
See who is in the cast of Protection on ITV here. Let me know your thoughts on the series so far by email: [email protected].
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