When is the next episode of The Traitors on?

BBC viewers were left on the edge of their seats after Saturday night's (January 3) episode of The Traitors, which ended with the Secret Traitor about to be unmasked.

The identity of the fourth Traitor has been shrouded in mystery, with only glimpses of a figure in a red cloak offered so far. Episode 3 concluded with Traitors Rachel and Stephen in the conclave, awaiting the arrival of the Secret Traitor. However, the credits rolled just as the door swung open, leaving viewers in suspense.

While speculation is rife about who the Secret Traitor could be, all will be revealed in the next episode. But when does it air?

There's a bit of a wait between episodes, with Episode 4 set to air on Wednesday (January 7) at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Episodes 5 and 6 will follow on Thursday (January 8) and Friday (January 9), reports Wales Online.

The following week, Episodes 7, 8 and 9 will air at 8pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday respectively. Episodes 10, 11, and 12 will follow the same pattern, culminating in the finale at 8pm on Friday, January 23.

The revelation of the Secret Traitor follows the expulsion of barrister Hugo Lodge, who was exposed as a Traitor at the Round Table.

His suspicious behaviour while mourning the murder of player Ben at breakfast raised eyebrows, leading crime writer Harriet - who has kept her own past as a barrister secret - to make a compelling case against him.

He secured the most votes from his fellow players, including his co-Traitor Stephen who also voted against him. His departure created television history as he became the quickest Traitor to be exposed in any UK series.

Looking back on his experience, he explained: "I did have a plan, but I didn't really stick to it, and I kept forgetting to pretend to be a Faithful which is ultimately what you must do as a Traitor. I forgot that I had a shield, because nobody put a coffin in my grave, and I just forgot to act like a Faithful would."

Despite the betrayal from his Traitor ally, Hugo admitted he "would have done the same thing to Stephen," stating: "I do hope the Traitors go on to win, notwithstanding that Stephen stabbed me in the front! I think it's about time the Traitors bounce back. So yes, they've got my unqualified support."