Browse the full Channel 4 TV guide for Tuesday, 20 October 2026. 33 programmes listed , including 7 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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00:05 1h 15m
Walter Presents: Soviet Jeans
S1 · E1Drama about an underground jeans factory in Soviet-ruled LatviaDrama set in Soviet-ruled 1970s Latvia. With the capital Riga under tight surveillance, rock and roll fan Renars operates as a theatre tailor by day and an entrepreneurial black-market trader by night. In one of his surreptitious meetings, he crosses paths with a talented Finnish director, and is blackmailed by a KGB agent into spying on his colleagues. In Latvian -
01:20 50m
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
S2 · E6 · HandlebarThe chef helps a New York restaurant stuck in the 1980sGordon Ramsay comes to the aid of a restaurant in Mount Sinai, New York, which appears to be stuck in the 1980s. The crumbling decor and unenthusiastic head chef at the Handlebar need to be tackled, but owners Bill and Carolyn LeRoy are in denial about the problems they face -
02:10 5m
Shona's Story: Stand Up to Cancer
A woman who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birthThe experiences of mother-of-two Shona, who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth. Then, while Shona was undergoing treatment, her partner Will was diagnosed with terminal cancer. This is the deeply moving story of a family who faced unimaginable heartbreak caused by cancer -
02:15 2h
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04:15 25m
A Place in the Sun
2018: CreteSeeking a holiday home on the Greek island of CreteTamsin is looking for her dream holiday home on the Greek island of Crete. She and her best friend Emma, who she has known since meeting at nursery school, have enjoyed many a holiday on the island, and now Tamsin is ready to have her own bolthole there. Laura Hamilton works within her budget of £100,000 to find a suitable property -
04:40 1h 10m
Hollyoaks Omnibus
18/10/2026*Dee Dee's plan to meet her teacher after school goes awryDee Dee's plan to meet her teacher after school goes awry, and arguments erupt in the Hutchinson household. Dodger encourages Donny to face his problems head on, while Gemma turns to her dad for help. Leah flees the hospital in search of answers. Mercedes' birthday gets off to a rocky start. And when Imran finds Lucas in Chester, things take a dangerous turn -
05:50 40m
Countdown
With Mark Radcliffe in Dictionary CornerColin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with Mark Radcliffe in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against words and numbers
Morning
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06:30 25m
The King of Queens
S8 · E9 · G'Night, StalkerDoug attracts an e-mail stalkerAn inspiring karaoke performance from Doug results in him attracting an online stalker. Meanwhile, Deacon is shunned for his taste in music. Comedy, starring Kevin James and Leah Remini -
06:55 25m
The King of Queens
S8 · E10 · Raygin BullsDoug and Ray enjoy a lads' night outCarrie gets a shock when she visits her mother's grave and returns home suffering an identity crisis. Meanwhile, Doug and Ray enjoy a lads' night out, but are bewildered when they receive no female attention. Guest starring Ray Romano -
07:20 25m
The King of Queens
S8 · E11 · Baker's Doesn'tDoug and Carrie help out at the church at ChristmasDoug and Carrie are roped into helping out at the church during the holidays. He guards the manger, while she tries to bake a cake. Meanwhile, Arthur and Spence try to write a Christmas song so they can cash in on the holiday. Starring Leah Remini, Kevin James and Jerry Stiller -
07:45 25m
Everybody Loves Raymond
S9 · E1 · The HomeFrank and Marie decide to moveFrank and Marie announce their plans to move into a retirement home in New Jersey - much to the relief of their family. While Robert is overjoyed to be getting his hands on his parents' house at last, Debra is surprised to find she has misgivings about losing touch with her in-laws -
08:10 30m
Everybody Loves Raymond
S9 · E2 · Not So FastFrank and Marie are evictedDebra and Ray visit Frank and Marie, only to learn they are facing eviction from their new home - so Robert is forced to let them move back in with him. American comedy, starring Ray Romano -
08:40 30m
Everybody Loves Raymond
S9 · E3 · Angry SexRay spices up his sex lifeRay realises that the angrier Debra gets, the better their sex life becomes - so he decides to stir up conflict between her and Marie. American comedy, starring Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts and Ray Romano -
09:10 30m
Frasier
S4 · E6 · Mixed DoublesDaphne's boyfriend dumps herDaphne is dumped by her boyfriend and causes bemusement in the Crane household by immediately embarking on a new relationship - with a man who looks, dresses, talks and acts exactly like Niles. Comedy, starring Jane Leeves and David Hyde Pierce -
09:40 30m
Frasier
S4 · E7 · A Lilith ThanksgivingLilith and Frasier meet againLilith and Frasier are forced to spend time together while trying to convince the headmaster of an exclusive Boston school that their precocious son Frederick would be the ideal pupil. Comedy, guest starring Bebe Neuwirth -
10:10 30m
Frasier
S4 · E8 · Our Father Whose Art Ain't HeavenMartin buys Frasier an expensive giftMartin feel indebted to Frasier and buys him an expensive work of art to repay his hospitality - but the gesture is not appreciated. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and John Mahoney -
10:40 30m
Frasier
S4 · E9 · Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just WhineMartin's girlfriend causes ructionsNiles and Frasier take an instant dislike to Martin's new girlfriend Sherry, a brash barmaid at McGinty's - but hide their feelings for fear of offending him. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce -
11:10 55m
American Pickers
S11 · E11 · Hidden in Plane SightThe team examines rare motorcycle parts and a propellerThe team examines a stash of rare motorcycle parts found behind a secret wall, and a propeller linked to Charles Lindbergh
Daytime
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12:05 5m
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12:10 1h
Renovation Nation
S1 · E12The owners of a lock-keeper's cottage find out more about the propertyThe owners of a lock-keeper's cottage in Cambridge turn detective to learn about the property. A couple pull up their sleeves to save money at their Victorian hall in Shropshire -
13:10 1h
The Great House Giveaway
S5 · E1Transforming a three-floor period terrace in LlanymynechJoiner Grant and lettings agent Kelly are paired up to transform a three-floor period terrace in Llanymynech -
14:10 50m
Countdown
With Mark Radcliffe in Dictionary CornerColin Murray, Rachel Riley and Susie Dent host, with DJ Mark Radcliffe in Dictionary Corner, as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against words and numbers -
15:00 1h
A Place in the Sun
2026: Almeria, SpainA couple seek a holiday home in AlmeriaBen Hillman helps Helen and John find a holiday home in Almeria which they hope will one day become a more permanent base. He shows the couple the best of what their £200,000 budget can buy. including a place that divides them and another that has them singing in unison -
16:00 1h
Help! We Bought a Village
S5 · E32Lizzy and Pascal juggle their gîte and henhouse transformationBen and Nathan install vital utilities to their former farmhouse in Burgundy. Paul's volunteers help him make his Spanish finca more attractive for guests and in the Dordogne, Lizzy and Pascal juggle running a gîte business with breathing new life into the old henhouse -
17:00 30m
Four in a Bed
The Ryebeck HotelThe week's second visit comes from the Ryebeck Hotel in the Lake DistrictThe week's second visit comes from the Ryebeck Hotel in the Lake District, with glorious views of Lake Windermere. But it's other views left in the feedback that take centre stage -
17:30 30m
Come Dine with Me
Norwich 2/5Hannah hosts the second night in NorwichThe second host in Norwich, 'wham bam thank you glam' cleaner Hannah, treats her guests to a touch of class, glitz and glamour. With celebrity sightings, WAG confessions and in-your-face party tricks, Hannah goes all out to polish off the competition
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
A New Life in the Sun: Where Are They Now?
S5 · E5A return visit to James and Annie's craft brewery in PortugalA return visit to James and Annie's craft brewery in Portugal to see whether they have they successfully managed to crack the local market. Plus, cameras head back to Kevin and Lisa's kite surfing school in southern Spain to see if they're still flying high -
19:00 55m
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19:55 5m
Glenn's Story: Stand Up to Cancer
Glenn's StoryGlenn shares his cancer story in aid of Stand Up to CancerGlenn shares how an accident he had while cycling to work helped him discover he had colon cancer. Short film in aid of Stand Up to Cancer -
20:00 1h 15m
The Great British Bake Off
S17 · E5 · Dessert WeekThe bakers serve up their best dessertsNoel Fielding and Alison Hammond present as the bakers serve up their best desserts, and for their first challenge they face a staggered start signature in which they make self-saucing puddings. They also face a British classic in the technical and have to produce a selection of classic retro puddings in the showstopper. Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson taste their efforts and decide who is hanging up their apron -
21:15 1h
Tempting Fortune
S3 · E5Rob Beckett opens the world's most expensive discount storeThe aftermath of the golden credit card sends the camp into turmoil. With those who took money from the ATM separated from the rest of the group, speculation fuels anger. Rob Beckett opens the world's most expensive discount store and revenge is on the menu when a famous fish-and-chips restaurant appears in the jungle, serving up a taste of the British seaside at a high price -
22:15 50m
The Great British Bake Off: Second Helpings
S1 · E5Jon Richardson and Judi Love talk about dessert weekJon Richardson and Judi Love host the companion programme, in which they are joined by a couple of guests to look back at the highlights of dessert week. They celebrate the standout moments and serve up their take on the episode's biggest talking points and best bakes -
23:05 1h 5m
Gogglebox
S25 · E4Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip and Wheel of Fortune are among the shows appraisedThe armchair critics share their opinions on shows including Married at First Sight Australia, Wheel of Fortune, The Americas, Fear, Griff's Great Australian Rail Trip and Help! My House Is Haunted. Plus, reflections on BBC News's coverage of the confrontation between President Trump and President Zelenskyy and ITV News's coverage of Zelenskyy's visit to the UK