An undercover investigation into conditions at Crowborough's former military facility, now housing asylum seekers, forms the centrepiece of tonight's television schedule. According to The Guardian, the documentary presents a stark portrait of life in the camp alongside wildlife drama and period entertainment across the evening's channels.
The Crowborough facility has become a focal point for local tensions since converting to asylum accommodation. The documentary employs hidden cameras to examine conditions within the camp, which is operated by Clearsprings Ready Homes and currently houses approximately 540 residents according to Home Office figures provided to Wealden District Council. The investigation reveals a complex situation affecting both residents and the surrounding community, with accounts ranging from indifference to compassion among local people.
What does the undercover investigation reveal?
The hidden footage documents welfare procedures, isolation protocols, and accommodation arrangements within the facility. According to reporting on the investigation, the footage shows brief welfare checks, a resident suspected of tuberculosis reportedly escaping isolation, and the possible placement of torture survivors at the camp. Clearsprings Ready Homes has disputed suggestions of inadequate safeguarding, stating that welfare checks are conducted regularly and more frequently than Home Office requirements mandate.
The camp's use of large dormitory-style accommodation has drawn particular scrutiny. In May 2026, the High Court ruled unlawful a Home Office policy requiring some torture survivors to share rooms, yet Crowborough's dormitory structure continues to house residents in shared spaces. Additionally, an ITV investigation reported that a man wanted in Germany over alleged rape was arrested at the camp after reportedly living there under a false name and having freedom to leave for two months, though there is no suggestion camp staff were aware of the allegations.
What else is on television tonight?
Blue Planet III continues its exploration of ocean life with a striking encounter between predator and prey. The episode features a confrontation between sea lions and black-necked swans, while examining how marine animals adapt their hunting patterns to seasonal changes. The programme also documents the courtship displays of southern right whales, capturing both the humorous and graceful aspects of their mating rituals.
Gangland drama This City Is Ours returns following Rachel's death. Michael instructs Freddie to maintain a low profile as tensions escalate between Elaine and Ozzie. Banksey negotiates with police to provide Freddie an opportunity to flee, though his ultimate intentions remain uncertain.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing takes viewers to the River Tees in County Durham, where Bob and Paul pursue dark trout and occasionally orange-hued specimens. Guest Reece Shearsmith shares local folk-horror narratives that serve as cautionary tales about the river's treacherous conditions.
Stacey Dooley's Australia: Off the Beaten Track moves to Queensland, where Dooley ventures into the world's oldest tropical rainforest in search of crocodiles. She embeds with an off-grid hippy commune featuring solar power and a wood-fired pizza oven, while confronting her fear of rodents.
Fontaines DC performs an exclusive episode of Later … With Jools Holland at Alexandra Palace, presenting material from their Dopamine Chamber album in an intimate setting reserved entirely for the Dublin rock band.
What is the film recommendation?
Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, adapts Robert Harris's thriller about the secretive process of selecting a new pope. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, tasked with orchestrating the gathering of Catholic leaders to elect the next head of the Church. The narrative interweaves voting procedures with political manoeuvring as leading candidates emerge and fade. Fiennes anchors the drama as the sole principled figure navigating institutional intrigue and theological absence.
What sporting events are scheduled?
Nations Championship Rugby features Scotland facing Australia at Murrayfield from 2pm on ITV1. The Uefa Nations League Football final group match pits Spain against England in Madrid at 7pm on ITV1.
When does the documentary air and what happens next?
The Crowborough investigation airs on ITV1 and ITVX on 15 November at 10:15pm. The camp itself operates under temporary emergency permission expiring on 22 January 2027. The Home Office is currently seeking planning permission to extend use of the facility until 22 January 2030, though the application includes no formal public representation period—residents may still submit written representations to the department or local council.
