Browse the full 5SELECT TV guide for Friday, 23 October 2026. 26 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:10 1h 5m
Prisoner: Cell Block H
S2 · E83Judy claims the money was planted in her cellJudy claims the money was planted in her cell. Bea is prepared to give her the benefit of the doubt. Erica rejects Gillespie's demand that the pantomime is cancelled -
01:15 1h
An Affair to Die For
FilmThriller, starring Ryan FrancisA young woman's father becomes the obsession of her seductive room-mate, who will stop at nothing to possess him. Thriller, starring Ryan Francis -
02:15 5m
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02:20 40m
An Affair to Die For
FilmThriller, starring Ryan FrancisA young woman's father becomes the obsession of her seductive room-mate, who will stop at nothing to possess him. Thriller, starring Ryan Francis -
03:00 1h
Waterloo Road
S1 · E2The school deals with the aftermath of a car crashDonte and Chlo are plagued with guilt over their involvement in a fatal car crash, and suffer malicious taunts from all corners of the playground. Izzie feels awkward after kissing Tom at his wedding reception, while he remains unsure about exactly what he wants. Andrew comes into conflict with Kim, but they soon begin to see eye to eye -
04:00 2h
Morning
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06:00 30m
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06:30 30m
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07:00 1h
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
Teleshopping for all things cruise-relatedTeleshopping for all things cruise-related, including the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals -
08:00 1h
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
Teleshopping for all things cruise-relatedTeleshopping for all things cruise-related, including the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals -
09:00 25m
The Wonderful World of Chocolate
Highlights from the documentary seriesHighlights from the documentary series offering a glimpse inside the confectionery world, visiting factories, chocolatiers and shops -
09:25 1h
Gilmore Girls
S1 · E2 · The Lorelais' First Day at ChiltonRory has a bad first day at schoolRory attends her new preparatory school for the first time, but the day does not go according to plan and everything proves embarrassing, including her mum Lorelai meeting the headmaster wearing denim shorts and a tie-dye shirt. Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham star. -
10:25 50m
A Million Little Things
S1 · E2 · Band of DadsWhen faced with sudden and shocking news, a group of friends in Boston bond together and decide to make the most out of life -
11:15 1h
Living Next To Danger
TV Movie, Thriller, Drama, Crime Film ★ 5.2Thriller, starring Kristi Murdock
★ Cast & Info
Daytime
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12:15 5m
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12:20 40m
Living Next To Danger
TV Movie, Thriller, Drama, Crime Film ★ 5.2Thriller, starring Kristi Murdock
★ Cast & Info
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13:00 1h
Murder, She Wrote
S3 · E1 · Death Stalks the Big Top - Part OnePart one of two. Jessica searches for a long-lost relativePart one of two. Jessica sets out to search for a long-lost relative and ends up investigating a murder at a circus in Arkansas. Jackie Cooper, Martin Balsam, Courteney Cox and Greg Evigan guest star, with Angela Lansbury -
14:00 1h
Murder, She Wrote
S3 · E2 · Death Stalks the Big Top - Part TwoPart two of two. Jessica risks her lifePart two of two. Jessica risks life and limb to get her beleaguered brother-in-law cleared of murder - and although a confession seems to provide a solution to the crimes at the circus, she remains unconvinced. Guest starring Jackie Cooper, Martin Balsam, Courteney Cox and Greg Evigan -
15:00 1h 35m
Columbo
S2 · E3 · The Most Crucial GameDetective drama, starring Peter Falk and Robert CulpThe owner of an American football team is found dead in a swimming pool, and his drowning is regarded as an accident. The down-at-heel detective is convinced that foul play was involved and sets out to prove his case - but his chief suspect has a cast-iron alibi that places him miles away from the scene of the crime. Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Robert Culp -
16:35 25m
The Wonderful World of Chocolate
Highlights from the documentary seriesHighlights from the documentary series offering a glimpse inside the confectionery world, visiting factories, chocolatiers and shops -
17:00 1h
Gilmore Girls
S1 · E3 · Kill Me NowRory learns to play golfRory has to learn a sport for school, so Emily suggests she spend a day playing golf with her grandfather Richard. Meanwhile, a complicated wedding causes stress at the inn. Starring Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel and Edward Herrmann
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
A Million Little Things
S1 · E3 · Save The DateA surprise outing for Gary's birthday creates conflictA surprise outing for Gary's birthday creates conflict when a major secret is revealed -
19:00 1h
The Madame Blanc Mysteries
S1 · E3A 1980s-themed 35th wedding anniversary party leads to tragedyA 1980s-themed 35th wedding anniversary party leads to tragedy when one of the guests is discovered dead. It's not long before Caron arrives to investigate, but Jean quickly formulates her own theories on the motive for murder. Elsewhere, Gloria's dodgy dealer dad Trevor (Paul Chuckle) makes a long-awaited return to Sainte Victoire and persuades Gloria to let him stay with her -
20:00 1h
All Creatures Great and Small
S1 · E3 · AndanteSiegfried applies to become attending vet at Darrowby racecourseSiegfried applies to become attending vet at Darrowby racecourse - but the position comes with conditions, and he is torn between his ambition and his loyalty to the practice. Tristan collects the debts owed to the surgery, but ends up losing all the money and resorts to placing a risky bet to cover up his mistake. When the favourite to win on the race day is diagnosed with a inoperable condition, James has his first painful experience of having to put an animal down - only to end up being threatened with legal action by the owner -
21:00 2h 5m
Taggart
S18 · E2 · Fire, BurnBurke tests his officersA body is discovered in the burned-out basement of a Glasgow factory and a straightforward case of arson suddenly turns into a murder inquiry, giving Burke the chance to put his squad of fledgling detectives to the test. Crime drama, starring Alex Norton, Blythe Duff and John Michie -
23:05 1h
Prisoner: Cell Block H
S2 · E84Bea finds Anne packing her bags, confident Megan will clear her.Bea finds Anne packing her bags, confident Megan will clear her. Helen plays the dumb blonde to get a copy of the plans of the drainage system from a man at City Hall