Channel 5 TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full Channel 5 TV guide for Friday, 4 September 2026. 41 programmes listed , including 4 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:20 1h

Street Cops: Catching the Yobs

S2 · E6

Officers try to find youths linked to a machete incident

Rod and Adam team up with armed officers to track down youths linked to a machete incident in Northampton town centre, while Ben and Jenson respond to reports of a suspected drug-driver, leading to a tense confrontation. As rival teams Northampton Town and Peterborough United meet, JB and Kitty search for a banned troublemaker, while a prolific shoplifter sparks a dramatic chase that ends in a canal

01:20 10m

Entertainment News on 5

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music 53 and entertainment

01:30 1h

Cruise TV with LoveitBookit

Teleshopping for all things cruise-related

Teleshopping for all things cruise-related, including the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals

02:30 50m

GPs: Behind Closed Doors

S8 · E31

Irene arrives with a nasty foot infection

Irene arrives with a nasty foot infection, which Dr Sam Savage thinks could be shingles. Farhan is struggling with a tight chest and feelings of suffocation in enclosed spaces, and Dr David Ward helps Zahraa who put off seeing a doctor about her gallstones while pregnant

03:20 55m

The Highland Vet

S2 · E3

Bridget and Vicky receive a report of a prolapsed sheep

Vet Bridget and nurse Vicky receive a report of a prolapsed sheep spotted on a hill farm, while vet Ken has a busy day ahead with the castration of three in-season ferret

04:15 45m

Yorkshire with Jane McDonald

S1 · E4

The singer heads to Scarborough

The singer heads to Scarborough, where she used to go on family day trips when she was growing up, taking a trip on a pedalo and riding the tram up the hill from the beach to the town centre. Her next stop is the village of Goathland, where hit drama Heartbeat was filmed, meeting her friend Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina

05:00 15m

Entertainment News on 5

Showbiz news and gossip

05:15 10m

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

S2 · E7 · Gaston Goes to School

Gaston is sent to pet school

Gaston is sent to pet school, where Miss Jolly soon gets him into shape

05:25 10m

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

S2 · E8 · Elf Rescue

Redbeard hits a rock he and calls on the services of Elf Rescue

When Redbeard, captaining his unsinkable boat, hits a rock he calls on the services of Elf Rescue

05:35 15m

Paw Patrol

S7 · E36 · Pups Save a Kooky Climber

Daring Danny tries extreme rock climbing with Ace Sorenson

Daring Danny tries extreme rock climbing with Ace Sorenson. It is up to the Paw Patrol to save the duo

05:50 10m

Mixmups

S1 · E9 · Tidy Island

Pockets, Giggle and Spin take a holiday from tidying up

Pockets, Giggle and Spin take a holiday from tidying up, only to find that mess has a strange habit of following them wherever they go

Morning

06:00 5m

Peppa Pig

S2 · E38 · School Bus Trip

The gang goes to the mountains

Madame Gazelle takes Peppa and her friends on a school bus trip to the mountains

06:05 5m

Peppa Pig

S2 · E39 · Rebecca Rabbit

George and Peppa go to Rebecca Rabbit's house

George and Peppa go to Rebecca Rabbit's house, where they discover lots of tunnels

06:10 5m

Odo

S1 · E13 · Moon Cheese

The owl claims he can go to the moon

The owl claims he can go to the moon, but then lands in hot water after everything he and Doodle try comes up short

06:15 15m

Thomas & Friends

S19 · E5 · Toad and the Whale

Oliver's brake van Toad spots a stranded whale on the beach

Oliver's brake van Toad spots a stranded whale on the beach and soothes it with his singing while Search and Rescue decide how to rescue it

06:30 10m

Fireman Sam

Fire on the Dance Floor

Mike and Charlie lose control and the boat begins sinking

Mike and Charlie are looking for the rare spotted ray, when they lose control and the boat begins sinking

06:40 5m

Peppa Pig

S2 · E40 · Nature Trail

The family follow a nature trail

The family follow a nature trail in the countryside, discovering footprints left by little birds and ants

06:45 5m

Pip and Posy

S2 · E44 · Perfect Playday

Pip and Posy find a photograph from a perfect summer's day

Pip and Posy find a photograph from a perfect summer's day. When they try to recreate that day, they end up disappointed with the less than perfect results

06:50 15m

Paw Patrol

S11 · E5 · Pups Plus a Plucky Chicken

When Humdinger, intent on building the world's largest corn maze, steals Farmer Al's super-powered seeds, a suddenly sentient Chickaletta joins the Paw Patrol. (S11, ep 3a)

07:05 10m

Move It Milkshakers!

S1 · E22 · V-Violin

Kemi and Derek introduce the letter V

Kemi and Derek introduce the letter V, exploring amazing things that begin with V, helping little ones to discover letters and sounds, before an alphabet-inspired move - Violin

07:15 10m

Rubble & Crew

The Crew Builds a Giant Volcano

The pups help Lucas make a volcano for his science fair

07:25 5m

Peppa Pig

S3 · E16 · Danny's Pirate Party

Peppa takes part in a treasure hunt

Peppa and her friends take part in a pirate treasure hunt on Danny Dog's birthday

07:30 10m

Peppa Pig

S6 · E28 · The Perfect Day

Daddy, George and Peppa explore the shopping centre

While Mummy is enjoying a day at Miss Rabbit's Spa, Daddy, George and Peppa explore the rest of the shopping centre

07:40 10m

Tim Rex in Space

S1 · E9 · Vinny

Tim fakes it to prove he's just as cool as Kai's cousin

07:50 20m

Stan & Gran

Recycled Recycling Bin

Porthole is covered in litter

Porthole is covered in litter and some unusual visitors have taken up residence in the recycling bin. When Stan and Gran investigate things get even more peculiar

08:10 20m

Paw Patrol

S9 · E3 · Pups Meet the Cat Pack

Mayor Humdinger transforms Meow-Meow into a tiger-sized metal-eating menace

Mayor Humdinger transforms his robot cat Meow-Meow into a tiger-sized metal-eating menace, so the pups call in the Cat Pack for help in the stopping the creature

08:30 15m

The Adventures of Paddington

Paddington Meets Paddingtron

Paddington build a robot called Paddingtron that requires a real friend to work

08:45 10m

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

S2 · E6 · Hard Times

The fairy kingdom runs out of money

The fairy kingdom is left without food when the treasure chest empties, and King Thistle is forced to look for work to raise enough funds to pay the elves for their services

08:55 5m

Peppa Pig

S4 · E5 · Naughty Tortoise

Dr Hamster's pet needs rescuing

Dr Hamster's pet tortoise Tiddles becomes stuck up a tree and needs rescuing

09:00 5m

Milkshake! Story Den

S5 · E5 · Move Mountain

Jen and Lisa read a story about a mountain who has never seen the sun rise

Jen and Lisa read a story about a mountain who has never seen the sun rise, and how Bird and Bear put on a spectacular show so he can experience the sunrise for the first time

09:05 10m

Entertainment News on 5

Showbiz news and gossip

09:15 2h 15m

Jeremy Vine

Start the day with a dose of hard-hitting debate, your phone calls and a little fun - all driven by Jeremy's unique style

11:30 1h 15m

Storm & Alexis

Discussion and debate

Discussion and debate, presented by Storm Huntley and Alexis Conran

Daytime

12:45 3h 15m

Live Snooker: British Open 2026

Day Five: Afternoon Session ● Live

Coverage of the opening two quarter-finals

Coverage of the afternoon session on day five, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham, featuring the opening two quarter-finals. Mark Selby continued his bid to retain the title with a 5-3 victory over Mark Williams at this stage last year. In the other last-eight match of the session, Anthony McGill came back from 3-1 down to win 5-3 against youngster Stan Moody. Presented by Katie Shanahan, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty, and Joe Perry

16:00 30m

Car Pound Cops

S1 · E20 · Cutdown 20

In Northampton, Ricardo is distraught at the prospect of losing his car

In Northampton, Ricardo is distraught at the prospect of losing his Romanian registered car. As it's no longer legal to drive on UK roads he must take it back to Romania to sell

16:30 1h

Wetherspoons vs Toby Carvery: Which Is Better?

Philippa Davis reviews some of Wetherspoons' and Toby's most popular meals

Over four rounds - breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks - chef and taste-tester Philippa Davis reviews some of Wetherspoons' and Toby's most popular meals. From a full English breakfast to mac 'n' cheese wrapped in a Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips to a roast dinner, Philippa tastes her way through dishes on both menus giving her expert verdict

17:30 55m

5 News with Dan Walker

National and international news

Tonight's Highlights

18:25 5m

Love Nature

S1 · E24 · The North

Expert Christopher Wren explains how otters were nearly wiped out in the 1970s

Expert Christopher Wren explains how otters were nearly wiped out in the 1970s and how, with volunteers, Gosforth Park, Newcastle, has become a flourishing haven for them

18:30 3h 30m

Live Snooker: British Open 2026

Day Five: Evening Session ● Live

Coverage of the concluding two quarter-finals

Coverage of the evening session on day five, held at The Centaur in Cheltenham, featuring the concluding two quarter-finals. Surprise package Louis Heathcote won the first two frames against John Higgins at this stage last year, but the three-time champion of this tournament fought back to win 5-2. In the other match of the session, Shaun Murphy was in fine form as he won 5-1 against another unheralded opponent in Mitchell Mann. Presented by Katie Shanahan, with analysis from Stephen Hendry, Ken Doherty, and Joe Perry

22:00 1h 5m

Police: Night Shift 999

S2 · E3

Officers race to catch burglars red-handed

Officers race to catch burglars red-handed after two men are seen trying to break into a number of houses in Cheltenham, but the suspects have disappeared by the time they get there. An extensive search reveals a suspected stolen moped, and police dog Elmo picks up a strong scent and starts tracking

23:05 1h 50m

Piers Morgan: Uncensored

S2 · E31

Opinion-led news and debate show

Opinion-led news and debate show hosted by Piers Morgan. Piers blends journalism, debates and cultural commentary that's unapologetically direct

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