Cause of Death has a new episode airing Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00pm. Series 4, Episode 2 titled "Episode 2" will be broadcast on 5.

Examining 16-year-old Danny Nicholls' death, who was discovered lying dead on the living-room floor by his sister. There was no sign of a break-in, no obvious evidence of assault, and nothing to suggest self-harm. Experts undertook a medical investigation, following evidence inside Danny's body in search of the hidden cause that could've stopped his heart without warning.

Programme Information

Channel: 5
Status: Running
Genre(s): Medical
Runtime: 60 minutes
Rating: 8/10
Official Site: Cause of Death

Main Cast

Dr James Adeley as HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire & Blackburn with Darwen
Lesley Sharp as Narrator
Amanda Burton as Narrator

Episode Details

Series: 4
Episode: 2
Episode Title: Episode 2
Air Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Air Time: 9:00pm
Runtime: 60 minutes

Coming Up Next

S4E3: Episode 3
Airs: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:00pm

Synopsis coming soon.

Previous Episode

S4E1: Episode 1
Aired: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Jay Slater's mother, Debbie Duncan, is taken through her son's post-mortem for the first time by Dr Richard Shepherd, years after Jay's death in 2024. In search of answers about her son's last hours, Debbie returns to Tenerife with Dr Shepherd and her brother Glen to recreate Jay's last walk.

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