Browse the full Dave TV guide for Friday, 23 October 2026. 28 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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00:00 40m
Mock the Week
S21 · E3With Jen Brister, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir ShahDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Jen Brister, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah -
00:40 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S3 · E4With Claudia Winkleman, Clive Anderson, Jason Manford and Miranda HartTV presenter Claudia Winkleman, broadcaster Clive Anderson, comedian Jason Manford and comedienne Miranda Hart join team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show, in which they try to dupe their opponents with plausible lies about themselves. Presented by Rob Brydon -
01:20 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S3 · E5With Jack Whitehall, Frankie Boyle, Christine Bleakley and Kelvin MacKenzieComedians Jack Whitehall and Frankie Boyle, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and journalist Kelvin MacKenzie join team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show, in which they try to dupe their opponents with plausible lies about themselves. Presented by Rob Brydon -
02:00 25m
The Good Place
S1 · E4 · Jason MendozaEleanor has a hard time remaining hidden in plain sightEleanor discovers that the person sending her what she believes are threatening notes is not Tahani as she initially believed, but rather Jianyu. Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden in plain sight, and Michael asks Tahani to help a neighbour find her true purpose. Comedy, starring Kristen Bell, Ted Danson and Jameela Jamil -
02:25 1h
QI XL
S21 · E12 · University XLHost Sandi Toksvig goes to UniversityHost Sandi Toksvig goes to University, joined by panellists Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Morgana Robinson and Alan Davies -
03:25 35m
House of Games
S5 · E44 · ThursdayMatt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their skillsMatt Edmondson, Sabrina Grant, Andy Hamilton and Kirsty Wark test their general knowledge skills ahead of Friday's final. Richard Osman hosts -
04:00 2h
Morning
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06:00 1h 10m
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07:10 50m
Top Gear
S4 · E4A game of car dartsJames May pits the speed of a homing pigeon against the muscle of Ford's Sportka, while Jeremy Clarkson tries to drive from London to Edinburgh and back again in an Audi A8 - on one tank of fuel. The Porsche Carrera GT is put to the test, and snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car -
08:00 1h
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
S5 · E3Officers investigate a collector conveying parts of a space rocketOfficers investigate a collector travelling with parts of a space rocket, and 380 kilograms of crystal meth is discovered in a shipment of limes -
09:00 1h
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
S5 · E4A cache of weapons bound for Mexico is intercepted24 kilograms of cocaine are found concealed in the air tank of a truck, and a cache of weapons bound for Mexico is intercepted -
10:00 30m
Rick Stein's Fresh Food
S1 · E5A Welsh bread recipe from the 18th centuryA cookery school for children and a Welsh bread recipe from the 18th century -
10:30 30m
Rick Stein's Fresh Food
S1 · E6A feast based on ciderThe chef catches up with three men on the trail of missing pear trees and cooks a feast based on cider -
11:00 1h
Rick Stein's Road to Mexico
S1 · E1 · San Francisco to MontereyThe chef retraces his steps from Northern California to MexicoThe chef retraces a road trip he took in 1968 down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border and beyond. He begins in San Francisco, the home of sourdough and where America's love affair with seasonal cooking took hold through restaurants like Chez Panisse, run by Alice Waters, who Rick is keen to meet. The chef also reflects on the time he had his first taste of Mexican food
Daytime
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12:00 1h
The Hairy Bikers' Chicken and Egg
S1 · E3 · MoroccoDave and Si cook chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives in MoroccoDave and Si cook chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives for some rebel Berbers in the mountains north of Fez in Morocco, and experience the full extent of Spanish and Moorish influences on Moroccan cuisine in Tetouan - the gastro and poultry capital of the country. The boys also make their own rose and pistachio ice cream to cool down after a visit to a Hamman and are taught how to make a special pastry for their piece de resistance - chicken pastilla pie -
13:00 1h
Canal Boat Diaries
S6 · E5 · Windsor to GodalmingRobbie gets caught in a storm and falls off his narrowboatWhile exploring the Wey and Godalming Navigations, Robbie gets caught in a storm and falls off his narrowboat. He also uncovers rock history in Guildford -
14:00 1h
Top Gear
S3 · E2A visit to the TT circuit on the Isle of ManThe team visit the Isle of Man to drive the BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster and Honda S2000 on the famous TT circuit and Jeremy Clarkson puts the Mazda RX8 through its paces. Stephen Fry is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car and a Volvo estate is tested to its limits in an attempt to see how many caravans it can jump -
15:00 1h
Guy Martin: Proper Jobs
S1 · E4 · Mountain Rescue Dog HandlerThe presenter jumps at the chance to join a dog mountain rescue teamThe presenter jumps at the opportunity to become part of a dog mountain rescue team that tackles dangerous terrain -
16:00 30m
Rick Stein's Fresh Food
S1 · E5A Welsh bread recipe from the 18th centuryA cookery school for children and a Welsh bread recipe from the 18th century -
16:30 30m
Rick Stein's Fresh Food
S1 · E6A feast based on ciderThe chef catches up with three men on the trail of missing pear trees and cooks a feast based on cider -
17:00 1h
Rick Stein's Road to Mexico
S1 · E1 · San Francisco to MontereyThe chef retraces his steps from Northern California to MexicoThe chef retraces a road trip he took in 1968 down the Pacific Coast Highway to the Mexican border and beyond. He begins in San Francisco, the home of sourdough and where America's love affair with seasonal cooking took hold through restaurants like Chez Panisse, run by Alice Waters, who Rick is keen to meet. The chef also reflects on the time he had his first taste of Mexican food
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
The Hairy Bikers' Chicken and Egg
S1 · E3 · MoroccoDave and Si cook chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives in MoroccoDave and Si cook chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives for some rebel Berbers in the mountains north of Fez in Morocco, and experience the full extent of Spanish and Moorish influences on Moroccan cuisine in Tetouan - the gastro and poultry capital of the country. The boys also make their own rose and pistachio ice cream to cool down after a visit to a Hamman and are taught how to make a special pastry for their piece de resistance - chicken pastilla pie -
19:00 40m
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
S5 · E2Bob and Paul travel to the Crogen Estate in north WalesBob and Paul travel to the Crogen Estate in north Wales to fish the River Dee for grayling, a fish that has so far eluded Paul on their extensive travels. They fish hard on a secluded private estate, with Bob displaying some very balletic moves in the river while Paul tries hard to concentrate on landing the prized fish. While Paul continues to fish, Bob decides to set up a bijou coffee shop to refresh his friend -
19:40 40m
I'll Get This
S1 · E3Griff Rhys Jones, Scarlett Moffatt and Adil Ray are among the latest dinersGriff Rhys Jones, Scarlett Moffatt, Adil Ray, Angela Scanlon and Janet Street-Porter go out for dinner and play a series of games between courses, with the loser picking up the bill for the whole table -
20:20 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S3 · E7With Chris Hoy, Ronni Ancona, Danny Wallace and Gabby LoganOlympic cycling gold-medallist Chris Hoy, impressionist Ronni Ancona, writer and producer Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan join team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show, in which they try to dupe their opponents with plausible lies about themselves. Hosted by Rob Brydon -
21:00 1h
QI XL
S21 · E12 · University XLHost Sandi Toksvig goes to UniversityHost Sandi Toksvig goes to University, joined by panellists Guz Khan, Joe Lycett, Morgana Robinson and Alan Davies -
22:00 1h
8 Out of 10 Cats
S21 · E9With Kerry Godliman, Georgia Toffolo, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Fin TaylorIrreverent panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr, in which team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea are joined by Kerry Godliman, Georgia Toffolo, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Fin Taylor -
23:00 1h
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
S57 · E7Rhod Gilbert hosts, with Tom Allen and Emma BarnettComedian Rhod Gilbert takes over the reins for an extended edition of the satirical quiz, with broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett and stand-up Tom Allen joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the stories making the headlines