Browse the full Channel 5 TV guide for Tuesday, 20 October 2026. 45 programmes listed , including 8 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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00:55 5m
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01:00 2h
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03:00 50m
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 -
03:50 1h 35m
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 -
05:25 10m
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05:35 5m
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05:40 10m
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05:50 10m
Morning
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06:00 5m
Peppa Pig
S6 · E23 · Super Potato MovieA visit to the cinema is eventfulPeppa and friends visit the cinema to watch the Super Potato Movie and the star of the film appears on stage afterwards -
06:05 5m
Peppa Pig
S6 · E24 · Bat and BallMadame Gazelle teaches the children how to play Bat and BallMadame Gazelle teaches the children how to play a game called Bat and Ball, but when it is her turn, she hits the ball too far -
06:10 5m
Tweedy & Fluff
S1 · E8 · The SlideTweedy and Fluff find a slideTweedy and Fluff find a slide! Tweedy discovers that Fluff likes to go up rather than down until a bit of help and a lot of patience finally puts Fluff at the top -
06:15 5m
Odo
S1 · E45 · GerThe owl meets Michael's brother GerOdo meets Michael's brother Ger, but gets a surprise. Ger doesn't like Odo at all because he doesn't trust owls. It's very unfair, and Odo's feelings are hurt -
06:20 15m
Thomas & Friends
S21 · E10 · New Crane on the DockCranky tries to keep up with the fast new crane CarlyCarly the new crane is fast and keen. Cranky tries to keep up with her, but their hooks get entangled and they end up stuck fast and unable to move -
06:35 10m
Fireman Sam
S15 · E9 · Wild SnapsFour teams compete to win Malcolm's Wildlife Photo ChallengeMandy and Mike, Sarah and James, Hannah and Joe, and Norman and Jodie compete to win Malcolm's Wildlife Photo Challenge -
06:45 5m
Peppa Pig
S8 · E12 · LensesPeppa hands Penny and Pedro the wrong glasses by mistakePeppa hands Penny and Pedro the wrong glasses by mistake and they can't see very well -
06:50 5m
Pip and Posy
S1 · E24 · Rainbow Treasure HuntersA rainbow treasure hunt game is transformedPip is taken by surprise when Posy and Jamila's imagination completely transforms a rainbow treasure hunt game, which makes him hesitant to deal with the constant distractions that drive him to make the game worse for everybody else -
06:55 15m
The Adventures of Paddington
Paddington and the Three MusketeersIt's world book day, so Paddington helps Mateo dress upIt's world book day and Paddington helps Mateo discover his favourite character to dress up as -
07:10 10m
Paw Patrol
S11 · E42 · Pups Save Captain Crinkle CutAlex's costume gets him carried awayAlex's costume gets him carried away by seagulls -
07:20 15m
Rubble & Crew
S4 · E3 · The Crew Builds a Halloween MazeRubble & Crew build a spooky maze for HalloweenRubble & Crew build a spooky maze for Halloween, but when Omar and Romar get lost in the maze, the pups jump to the rescue -
07:35 5m
Peppa Pig
S3 · E48 · Paper AeroplanesDaddy Pig's important documents are used to make paper aeroplanesThe family uses Daddy Pig's important documents to make paper aeroplanes, and he is upset when he finds them missing -
07:40 5m
Peppa Pig
S9 · E28 · Riding in the ForestBobby Beaver takes Peppa and Suzy on a bike rideBobby Beaver takes Peppa and Suzy on a bike ride, ending at the Big Rock Waterfall -
07:45 15m
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08:00 15m
Stan & Gran
S1 · E49 · Snail MailStan's photography contest entry gets eaten by snailsStan's photography contest entry gets eaten by paper-munching snails in the postbox -
08:15 15m
Paw Patrol
S8 · E6 · Pups Save a ClownThe Pups save Humdinger and his kittensThe Pups must save Humdinger and his kittens when they mess around with Toodles the Clown's tiny clown car -
08:30 10m
Milo
S1 · E32 · Milo the ClownMilo, Lofty and Lark are delighted to enter the Big TopMilo, Lofty and Lark are delighted to enter the Big Top to entertain the audience but poor Milo is upset when he thinks everyone is laughing at him -
08:40 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E50 · Daddy Pig's BirthdayDaddy Pig's birthday arrivesToday is Daddy Pig's birthday, but he must go to work. While he is away, Mummy Pig, Peppa and George prepare a special birthday surprise -
08:45 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E51 · The SleepoverZoe Zebra has a sleepoverWhen Peppa goes for a sleepover at Zoe Zebra's house with Suzy Sheep, Rebecca Rabbit, Candy Cat and Emily Elephant, the girls are too excited to go to sleep -
08:50 5m
Peppa Pig
S2 · E52 · Cold Winter's DayPeppa and George go to the park to playPeppa and George go to the park to play. All the puddles have frozen over, so the two must think of other ways to entertain themselves -
08:55 10m
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
S2 · E39 · Journey to the Centre of the EarthNaughty Daisy and Poppy cast a spell on their teacherNaughty Daisy and Poppy cast a spell that sends their teacher Mrs Fotheringill to the centre of the Earth, and Ben and Holly encounter dinosaurs and volcanos as Granpapa Thistle leads them on a mission to rescue her -
09:05 10m
Tim Rex's Top 5
S1 · E2 · Funniest MomentsA list of Tim's top five funniest momentsFrom the Tia-sized giggles to the Dad-sized roars, every day in Rumbleton is full of laughs. Here is Tim's top five list of the funniest moments -
09:15 2h 15m
Jeremy Vine
The broadcaster discusses the issues of the dayThe broadcaster and guests discuss the issues of the day, with phone-ins and viewers' correspondence -
11:30 1h 15m
Storm & Alexis
Discussion and debateDiscussion and debate, presented by Storm Huntley and Alexis Conran
Daytime
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12:45 5m
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12:50 1h 30m
Matt Allwright
Debate on the day's biggest storiesDebate on the day's biggest stories, and consumer advice to help viewers save money -
14:20 1h 40m
Perfect Murderer, Perfect Husband
TV Movie, Thriller Film ★ 4.5Thriller, starring Michael Welch and Mary Badham
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16:00 1h
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
S14 · E17Wedding planner Louise has concerns about a vow renewalWedding planner Louise has concerns about a vow renewal. The bride is unsure of how many guests will attend and the permission from Spanish authorities is a maximum of 50 attendees -
17:00 1h
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 55m
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
S2 · E8A holiday park on the Roseland Peninsula prepares for a busy summer seasonA family run holiday park on the Roseland Peninsula prepares for a busy summer season. At Watergate Bay, aspiring surfers compete in the Under-21 Championships, while a pioneering beaver reintroduction at the Trewithen Estate is restoring wildlife habitats. On the Camel Estuary, sustainable mussel farming supports Cornwall's seafood reputation, and on Polzeath Beach, a striking sand artwork celebrates the county's creativity before the tide washes it away -
18:55 5m
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19:00 55m
Traffic Cops
S14 · E13Police hunt for a man wanted on suspicion of stalkingPolice hunt for a man wanted on suspicion of stalking, but what should be a routine operation quickly spirals into a tense stand-off when emotions run high. The officers must act fast to stop the situation going from bad to worse. And a tip-off leads officers to a remote woodland, where a wanted man is believed to be hiding in a tent -
19:55 5m
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20:00 1h
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
S11 · E3PC Ade Cash joins the hunt for a Mondeo that's failed to stop for policeIn Cannock, PC Ade Cash joins the hunt for a Mondeo that's failed to stop for police. When another unit gets behind it, the driver makes off - reaching speeds of 80mph in a 60 zone and crashing into other motorists. On the M6, PC Mark Gribble is training PC Aaron Hardy in the art of spotting dodgy drivers. Aaron clocks a dog in the driver's seat - a first even for Mark -
21:00 1h
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
S21 · E8 · NorwayBen meets Marit Karlsen in the frozen forests of NorwayBen travels to the frozen forests of Norway, where he meets former radio DJ and music-industry insider Marit Karlsen, who has swapped Oslo's fast-paced city life for a remote, off-grid cabin in the wilderness. As Ben joins her in battling heavy snow, collecting water, installing a new stove and tackling the daily demands of cabin life, he discovers why she walked away from everything -
22:00 1h 35m
Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death
S3 · E4A woman with a tumour on the inside of her tear duct must have her eye removedBarbara, a 79-year-old woman, has a rare tumour sitting inside the tear duct in her eye. Surgeon Shahz Ahmed must remove her entire eye and several of her lymph nodes before the cancer spreads to the brain. Zaheer Shah prepares himself to carry out a groundbreaking procedure on his patient Nick, who has recently been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Mr Shah will remove Nick's cancerous bladder and create a new one, made out of his small bowel -
23:35 1h
The Hospital: Life on the Line
S1 · E4A 79-year-old man is airlifted in following a heart attackRobert, 79, is airlifted to Clydebank's Golden Jubilee University National Hospital following a heart attack and Dr Stuart Hood and his team must quickly find and release the blockage in the patient's narrowed artery that is starving his heart of blood and oxygen. Seventeen-year-old Katie had a heart transplant, but suffered a series of life-threatening complications post-transplant and has been in ICU for 106 days, while Daniel, 63, had major surgery five years ago to replace a heart valve, but a devastating bacterial infection is causing his heart to fail