Browse the full Channel 5 TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 39 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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01:00 2h
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03:00 1h 15m
The King of Spain
The rise, fall and legacy of Juan Carlos IJuan Carlos I of Spain was once hailed as the monarch who saved Spanish democracy, standing firm against an attempted military coup and helping shape the modern nation. But behind the image of a charismatic royal hero lay a life marked by tragedy, allegations of serial affairs, and mounting financial scandals. Through interviews with historians, royal insiders and journalists, this documentary explores the extraordinary rise and dramatic fall of the king who won a nation's admiration before losing his crown -
04:15 20m
Cops
S33 · E4 · Third WheelingPolice implore a troubled man to make better choicesThe owner of a truck discovers what happens when he doesn't lock his door, and police level with a troubled man and implore him to make better choices -
04:35 50m
Secrets of the Royal Traditions
S1 · E1 · FuneralsThe origins of traditions used by the royal familyThe origins of traditions used by the royal family for hundreds or thousands of years, beginning with some of those on display at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022, as well the secrets of other lighter and sometimes humorous conventions. From the history of the royal vigil at the coffin in Westminster Hall to the tradition of royals unveiling plaques for everything from train Lines to blocks of flats, these are the rituals that keep the royals in the public spotlight -
05:25 5m
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05:30 10m
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
S2 · E52 · Ben and Holly's Christmas - Part TwoChristmas at Lucy's house turns out to be magicalJust as everything is looking like it will be a disaster, Christmas at Lucy's house turns out to be magical -
05:40 10m
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05:50 10m
Tim Rex in Space
S1 · E2 · BallTim, Kai and Tommy try to get their ball back from Mum's bedroomJoin Tim Rex as he tackles kid-shaped problems with dino-sized solutions in space! Tim, Kai and Tommy try to get their ball back from Mum's bedroom
Morning
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06:00 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E29 · PaintingGeorge and Peppa paint a picturePeppa, George and Daddy are in the garden painting a picture of a cherry tree when the ducks run through the paint and all over their masterpiece -
06:05 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E32 · Grandpa's Little TrainGeorge and Peppa go on a train rideGrandpa Pig builds a train called Gertrude and takes George and Peppa for a ride -
06:10 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E31 · The Baby PiggyPeppa and George visit their baby cousinPeppa and George visit their cousin Chloe and her new baby brother -
06:15 10m
Milo
S2 · E17 · Milo the Royal GuardMilo, Lofty and Lark take over as Royal GuardsMilo, Lofty and Lark take over as Royal Guards to transport and protect Queen Mabel's Crown Jewels. When Crafty Mr Croc plans to steal the jewels, Milo, Lofty and Lark stand guard -
06:25 10m
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!
S26 · E51 · Something Broken, Someone BlueAnimated adventuresA younger Thomas the Tank Engine goes on adventures with all of his friends as they work on the island of Sodor -
06:35 10m
Fireman Sam
S16 · E7 · Mountain CatMiss Pawdry stows away on a Pioneer camping tripWhen Miss Pawdry stows away on a Pioneer camping trip, she leads Mandy and the rest of the Pioneers into the forest and gets them all lost -
06:45 15m
The Adventures of Paddington
Paddington's Summer Holiday BeginsThe Browns are off to the Beach for their holiday and meet Shantee the lighthouse keeper when they arrive -
07:00 5m
Tim Rex in Space
S1 · E14 · Moon ParrotTim, Tommy, and Tia bird-sitTim, Tommy, and Tia bird-sit the Bronte's Moon Parrot -
07:05 10m
Pip and Posy
S2 · E34 · Marvellous Marble RunWhile building marble runs, Pip takes all the most exciting looking piecesWhile building marble runs, Pip takes all the most exciting looking pieces, but Posy's simpler design works much better. They decide to trade pieces and create one mega marble run -
07:15 5m
Pip and Posy
S2 · E35 · Mermaid's TailThe duo craft a mermaid's tail made out of sandThe duo craft a mermaid's tail made out of sand, adding pebble and leaf decorations -
07:20 10m
Peppa Pig
S7 · E27 · Winter GamesPeppa and her family go skiing on Snowy MountainPeppa and her family go skiing on Snowy Mountain and find lots of their friends there, including Mandy Mouse -
07:30 5m
Peppa Pig
S7 · E28 · Undersea PartyPeppa throws an undersea-themed birthday partyPeppa throws an undersea-themed birthday party for her pet fish, Goldie -
07:35 15m
Paw Patrol
S9 · E21 · Pups Save a Lonely GhostRubble dreams that he meets a ghostRubble dreams that he meets a ghost and learns that it is not easy to help it make new friends -
07:50 10m
Paw Patrol
S9 · E22 · Mighty Pups Stop a Mighty EelAn eel accidentally swallows a piece of the meteor and becomes giganticWhen an eel accidentally swallows a piece of the meteor and becomes gigantic, it's up to the Mighty Pups to save Adventure Bay -
08:00 10m
Move It Milkshakers!
S1 · E10 · J - JumpKemi and Derek introduce the letter JKemi and Derek introduce the letter J, exploring amazing things that begin with J, helping little ones to discover letters and sounds, before having a Jump -
08:10 15m
The Creature Cases
S1 · E30 · The Mysterious Ant CircleBiting army ants march through a birthday picnic -
08:25 10m
The Smurfs
S3 · E13 · His Own Worst EnemyGargamel clones himselfGargamel clones himself to capture all one hundred Smurfs, but three of him is not the best idea -
08:35 15m
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
S1 · E14 · The Elf FactoryHolly watches the elves make toys for ChristmasHolly visits the elves' workshop as they make toys for Christmas, but a problem arises -
08:50 10m
The Patrick Star Show
S1 · E6 · Pat-a-thonPatrick hosts a telethonPatrick hosts a telethon to raise money for snails who are unable to dance -
09:00 5m
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09:05 55m
The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea
S1 · E13 · Sea DayThe Regal Princess cruises from Gibraltar to MarseilleIt's a sea day on the Regal Princess as the ship cruises from Gibraltar to Marseille. There's pampering in the spa, a boat-building competition, and James is on a secret mission -
10:00 1h
The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea
S1 · E14 · MarseilleIt is day four, and the Regal Princess has arrived in MarseilleIt is day four, and the Regal Princess has arrived in Marseille, gateway to the French Riviera. Wrexham publicans Beverley and Darren spend the morning exploring the city on a walking tour with a local guide before playing a few rounds of petanque -
11:00 55m
Holidaying with Jane McDonald
S1 · E5 · Valletta, Granada and Northern IrelandThe singer takes in Maltese capital Valletta by land and seaThe singer takes in Valletta, tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, by land and sea. Tommy Walsh enjoys an escorted tour of Spain, where he visits the Plaza de Espania in Seville and enjoys a horse and carriage ride round the centre. He also goes to Granada, where he visits the Alhambra and is treated to a flamenco show. Plus, Chris Bisson explores Northern Ireland's coastline, replete with waterfalls and kayaking opportunities. There's also time to absorb the centre of Belfast on a black cab tour of the city -
11:55 2h 5m
Cruising USA with Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald: Cruising USAThe singer travels around AmericaHighlights of the singer's American travels. In Los Angeles, Jane boards a 3,000 berth cruise ship bound for San Francisco, meeting former Dallas star Linda Gray, attending a wedding and having an all-over massage that involves her body being coated with chocolate
Daytime
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14:00 3h 30m
Live: NFL on 5
Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars ● LiveHouston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars (Kick-off 2.30pm)Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars (Kick-off 2.30pm). Nat Coombs and Osi Umenyiora present coverage of the week six match from Wembley Stadium. The AFC South rivals met twice last season, with the Jaguars winning 17-10 at their home venue of Everbank Stadium, before the Texans avenged that defeat with a 36-29 victory at NRG Stadium. Both sides went on to reach the play-offs, with Jacksonville losing at home to Buffalo Bills in the wild card round, and Houston getting one step further before losing out away to New England Patriots in the divisional round -
17:30 30m
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
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 55m
Million Pound Motorhomes
S4 · E3A couple take their daughter to Croatia for a cheerleading competitionSimon and Julie take their daughter to Croatia for a cheerleading competition in their converted delivery van, while in America, Erick and Krystle show off their former bus, which inspired them to start their own conversion business for families with special sensory needs. Tomi Adebayo looks at three very different types of portable washing machines -
18:55 5m
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19:00 1h
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel: London's Luxury Landmark
Documentary exploring the history of the Knightsbridge hotelDocumentary exploring the history of the Knightsbridge hotel, from its controversial beginnings to its evolution into one of London's most prestigious hotels in the heart of Knightsbridge. Featuring royal connections, famous guests and two devastating fires, the programme reveals the drama, disaster and intrigue behind this landmark -
20:00 1h
22 Kids & Counting
S5 · E7 · 22 Lessons About ParentingNoel and Sue Radford share the secrets to raising a happy familyIn this special programme, Noel and Sue Radford share the 22 most important lessons they've learnt about raising a happy family, while their children reveal what it is like to grow up in such an unusually large household. Noel and Sue talks about how to cope with family fallouts, what happens when the trust you put in your kids comes back to haunt you and how to deal with the children playing their parents off against each other -
21:00 3h 30m
Live: NFL on 5
Buffalo Bills @ Las Vegas Raiders ● LiveLas Vegas Raiders v Buffalo Bills (Kick-off 9.25pm)Las Vegas Raiders v Buffalo Bills (Kick-off 9.25pm). Dermot O'Leary, Sam Quek, and Osi Umenyiora present coverage of the week six match between the AFC teams at Allegiant Stadium. This is the first meeting between these teams since September 2023, when the Bills won 38-10 at Highmark Stadium. However, a closer contest could be in store this time around as both teams won three of their first four contests of the season