Browse the full U&Dave ja vu TV guide for Monday, 19 October 2026. 25 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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00:25 40m
Mock the Week
S19 · E12A special edition of the show with unseen materialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis front a special edition of the show featuring unseen material, outtakes, and all the usual fun -
01:05 1h
Live at the Apollo
S19 · E3Paul Chowdhry introduces comedians Ania Magliano and Ian SmithPaul Chowdhry introduces comedians Ania Magliano and Ian Smith to London's Hammersmith Apollo stage, where they perform their stand-up routines -
02:05 1h
QI XL
S21 · E8 · 'U' Animals XLSandi Toksvig and a panel of guests look at animals beginning with the letter USandi Toksvig is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Lara Ricote, Ahir Shah, and Alan Davies to look at some animals beginning with the letter U -
03:05 35m
Ghosts
S4 · E4 · Gone GoneWholly unprepared, Alison and Mike host a last-minute children's partyA shocking revelation throws the Ghosts into disarray. Kitty looks to Pat for moral support, and while he is more than happy to oblige, he finds himself in deep water trying to offer her words of comfort. Another bombshell drops when Mike realises there have been some crossed wires over an event booking and he and Alison are forced into hosting an impromptu - and ill-prepared - children's birthday bash in order not to let two little girls down. Supernatural comedy, starring Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Simon Farnaby -
03:40 30m
Ghosts
S4 · E5 · Poached GuestsThe spirits make a surprising new friendAlison and Mike discover their neighbour has been scheming behind their backs - his outlandish tactics threatening the success of their guesthouse business. For Alison, this warrants all out war and she sets about playing him at his own game. If she is going to stoop to such trickery however, she'll need the help of one of the ghosts. Mike attempts to mix things up for future guests at the gatehouse by secretly investing in some not-so-cheap entertainment that Alison will definitely not approve of. Meanwhile, the Captain makes a discovery, leading the other ghosts to find a surprising new friend -
04:10 50m
Ghosts
S4 · E6 · Not AgainMike and Alison reach boiling point over the B&BAlison and Mike receive some exciting news about their guesthouse business, but the fallout soon sees tensions running high between the pair. Pat and Thomas learn about the challenges of veganism, Kitty attempts to adopt a new way of communicating that sparks confusion between her and Alison. Lady Button is delighted by a new arrival that allows her to tap into a past passion. Robin however is less charmed by the new addition. Julian is confronted by a hard truth, but is determined to prove everyone wrong. Alison and Mike reach boiling point as Robin comes face to face with his biggest fear -
05:00 2h
Morning
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07:00 1h 10m
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08:10 50m
Top Gear
S3 · E9A Smart car is testedRichard Hammond tests the Smart car, which is fitted with dual engines and turbos, James May considers the rejuvenation of Birmingham and Jaguar's XJ6, and Jeremy Clarkson compares two Type R Honda cars with the Civic and NSX. Carol Vorderman is this week's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car and, with the Olympic Games just around the corner, the team invent a long-jump competition for vehicles -
09:00 1h
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
S4 · E5Methamphetamine is found in a shipment of broccoliMethamphetamine is found in a shipment of broccoli, an elderly man tries to smuggle pills in protein powder, and a woman receives a humanitarian visa to see her dying son -
10:00 1h
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers
S4 · E6An illegal shipment of exotic reptiles is discoveredMoney and guns belonging to a cartel are found in a car, an illegal shipment of exotic reptiles is discovered in a van, and a man is caught smuggling medication -
11:00 1h
Rick Stein's India
S1 · E1 · Kolkata and ChennaiThe chef explores the country's cuisineThe chef begins an exploration of the country's food in the states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the influence of the British Empire on eating habits can still be observed. Rick enjoys the prominence of fish and seafood in the cuisine found in the cities of Kolkata and Chennai, cooking dishes including prawns in coconut milk and his mum's British Raj curry
Daytime
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12:00 1h
Rick Stein's India
S1 · E2 · Mumbai and PondicherryThe chef learns about the Parsee contribution to Indian cuisineThe chef visits Mumbai in search of the bombil, the fish used in Bombay duck, and also enjoys Parsee hospitality and learns about their contribution to Indian cuisine. He then travels south to Pondicherry, where locals prepare Indian dishes with a French twist, before heading north along the coast to Mamallapuram to sample one of the best fish curries he has ever had. Rick also demonstrates how to make popular Parsee chicken dish sali murgh and personal favourite aloo mattar -
13:00 1h
The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure
S1 · E5 · Japan (South to Kyoto)Dave Myers and Si King are entertained by a geisha in KyotoDave Myers and Si King conclude their culinary journey around Japan by heading into the heart of the country to find out about the historic roots of Japanese cuisine. Dave puts his Strictly Come Dancing footwork into action when kneading noodle dough the artisan way, before the duo take an awe-inspiring bike ride to see Mount Fuji, spend a night at a Buddhist temple and are entertained by a geisha in Kyoto, complete with drinking games -
14:00 1h
Canal Boat Diaries
S6 · E1 · Napton Junction to Aynho WharfRobbie Cumming navigates the scenic Oxford CanalRobbie Cumming navigates the scenic Oxford Canal onboard Naughty Lass, explores its twists and turns, and helps tow a stranded broken-down boater -
15:00 1h
Top Gear
S2 · E8Comparing convertiblesJames May and Richard Hammond look at convertibles, comparing the VW Beetle, Citroen Pluriel, Mercedes CLK, Mazda MX5, Daihatsu Copen and Audi Cabriolet. Jeremy Clarkson puts the Nissan 350Z through its paces, and supermodel Jodie Kidd is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car -
16:00 1h
Guy Martin's Great British Power Trip
S1 · E3Guy investigates the future of energy productionGuy investigates the future of energy production, travelling to Orkney to look at how the Scottish islands are at the forefront of hydrogen research. He also joins the workforce at Europe's biggest building site and the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, finding out why reactors are so expensive and take 10 years to build, and works inside Britain's most toxic site - handling nuclear waste inside the Sellafield facility -
17:00 1h
Rick Stein's India
S1 · E1 · Kolkata and ChennaiThe chef explores the country's cuisineThe chef begins an exploration of the country's food in the states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the influence of the British Empire on eating habits can still be observed. Rick enjoys the prominence of fish and seafood in the cuisine found in the cities of Kolkata and Chennai, cooking dishes including prawns in coconut milk and his mum's British Raj curry
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
Rick Stein's India
S1 · E2 · Mumbai and PondicherryThe chef learns about the Parsee contribution to Indian cuisineThe chef visits Mumbai in search of the bombil, the fish used in Bombay duck, and also enjoys Parsee hospitality and learns about their contribution to Indian cuisine. He then travels south to Pondicherry, where locals prepare Indian dishes with a French twist, before heading north along the coast to Mamallapuram to sample one of the best fish curries he has ever had. Rick also demonstrates how to make popular Parsee chicken dish sali murgh and personal favourite aloo mattar -
19:00 1h
The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure
S1 · E5 · Japan (South to Kyoto)Dave Myers and Si King are entertained by a geisha in KyotoDave Myers and Si King conclude their culinary journey around Japan by heading into the heart of the country to find out about the historic roots of Japanese cuisine. Dave puts his Strictly Come Dancing footwork into action when kneading noodle dough the artisan way, before the duo take an awe-inspiring bike ride to see Mount Fuji, spend a night at a Buddhist temple and are entertained by a geisha in Kyoto, complete with drinking games -
20:00 45m
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
S3 · E4Paul and Bob fish for brown trout on the river Test in HampshirePaul and Bob fish for brown trout on the river Test in Hampshire, using a Victorian fly-casting technique pioneered in the area as well as an authentic 19th-century rod. The Mayflies are hatching, and the famously short-lived insects inspire some thoughts on the ephemeral nature of life, and what they would do if they only had 24 hours left -
20:45 35m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E10 · The Unseen Bits - Series 17Material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the series 17 episodesMaterial from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Alex Jones, Will Mellor, Naga Munchetty, Romesh Ranganathan, Gabby Logan, Jessica Hynes, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Jack Carroll, Craig Charles, Frankie Boyle, Mo Gilligan, Su Pollard, Jeremy Vine, Bridget Christie, Charlene White, Wilfred Webster, Gina Yashere, Melvyn Hayes, Sam Campbell and Chris McCausland -
21:20 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E11 · More Unseen Bits - Series 17Material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the series 17 episodesMore material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Charlie Brooker, Johnny Marr, Shazia Mirza, Craig Charles, Kimberley Walsh, Frankie Boyle, Will Mellor, Jeremy Vine, Danny Jones, Charlene White, Amy Gledhill, Jessica Knappett, Sam Campbell and Mo Gilligan -
22:00 1h
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
S57 · E3Steph McGovern hosts, with Ash Sarkar and Josh WiddicombeBBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern takes over the reins for extended edition of the satirical quiz from April 2019, with journalist Ash Sarkar and comedian Josh Widdicombe joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the stories making the headlines -
23:00 1h
QI XL
S21 · E8 · 'U' Animals XLSandi Toksvig and a panel of guests look at animals beginning with the letter USandi Toksvig is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Lara Ricote, Ahir Shah, and Alan Davies to look at some animals beginning with the letter U