Browse the full U&Dave ja vu TV guide for Saturday, 17 October 2026. 30 programmes listed , including 10 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 55m
8 Out of 10 Cats
S21 · E4With Katherine Ryan, Johnny Vegas, Alex Brooker, Anna Richardson and Sophie DukerPanel show hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular team captain Rob Beckett and guest captain Katherine Ryan joined by Johnny Vegas, Alex Brooker, Anna Richardson and Sophie Duker -
00:55 40m
Mock the Week
S19 · E10With Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie AdamDara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie Adam join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics. Once again, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another -
01:35 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E8Babatunde Aléshé, Mike Bubbins, Jessica Knappett and Claudia Winkleman join the regularsComedian Babatunde Aléshé and Mike Bubbins, actress Jessica Knappett and ubiquitous host Claudia Winkleman join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory -
02:15 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E9Sam Campbell, Will Mellor, Kimberley Walsh and Charlene White join the regularsStand-up comedian Sam Campbell, actor Will Mellor, singer Kimberley Walsh and newsreader Charlene White join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
02:55 1h
Live at the Apollo
S16 · E2Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stageLoyiso Gola introduces fellow comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage of the legendary Hammersmith venue -
03:55 35m
House of Games
S5 · E40Roger Black, Jo Brand, Sanjeev Kohli and Tiff Stevenson take partRoger Black, Jo Brand, Sanjeev Kohli and Tiff Stevenson keep their eyes on the prize as Richard Osman asks the questions, and eventually announces the week's winner -
04:30 30m
Ghosts
S4 · E1 · Happy HolidayAlison and Mike open their posh new B&BMike and Alison welcome the very first guests to their new bijoux B&B. While serving the couple breakfast, Alison realises that they are not enjoying their break and, fearing a bad review, utilises the surprising skills of Lady Button and Julian to ensure the pair make the most of their weekend away. Thomas is perplexed yet secretly thrilled by the sudden attention from the Plaguers, who, after admiring Alison's discarded portrait of him are now affording him celebrity status in Button House, hanging on to his every word. Supernatural comedy, starring Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Simon Farnaby -
05:00 2h
Morning
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07:00 1h 35m
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08:35 55m
Top Gear
S3 · E7Germany's contribution to the motor industryThe presenters chooses their favourite British car and examine Germany's contribution to the motor industry. Jeremy Clarkson test-drives Porsche's off-roader, the Cayenne, while Richard Hammond burns up the road in the SLR, one of Mercedes' fastest road vehicles, and James May examines some of the worst cars on the market. Rory Bremner is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car -
09:30 55m
East Harbour Heroes
S2 · E1 · Just for the HalibutNewfoundland's biggest dry-dock handles critical jobsDocumentary series following commercial fishers, stevedores, crane operators, welders and tugboat operators battling the rugged coast and North Atlantic Ocean in St. John's, Newfoundland. Newfoundland's biggest dry-dock handles critical jobs, and a rookie skipper takes his shot at a tough fishery -
10:25 1h
East Harbour Heroes
S2 · E2 · All Hands on DeckA stranded fishing vessel needs a multi-team recoveryWhile a rookie skipper has a humbling start, a stranded fishing vessel needs a multi-team recovery -
11:25 1h 25m
Top Gear
Compilation of two features on classic cars and SUVsCompilation of two features on classic cars and SUVs. The presenters immerse themselves in the world of classic cars, with Jeremy Clarkson in a Fiat 124 Spider, Richard Hammond in an MGB GT and James May in a Peugeot 304 Cabriolet. They also enter the realm of the sports utility vehicle as they find out what sort of SUV can be bought for just a few hundred pounds before putting them through a series of challenges
Daytime
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12:50 1h
Top Gear: Driving Home for Christmas
Chris, Paddy and Freddie set off on a yuletide trek across BritainChris Harris, Paddy McGuiness and Freddie Flintoff aren't choosing their own cars, but instead choosing for one another. After unwrapping their presents in the Welsh village of Bethlehem, the trio set off on a yuletide trek across Britain, stopping off to play the game of 'High-Speed Visual Charades' and deliver an enormous tree to the Unesco World Heritage city of Bath. Then it's time for the presenters to visit the Top Gear test track, transformed into a winter wonderland of speed -
13:50 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E2With panellists Lucy Beaumont, Frankie Boyle, Abby Cook and Mo GilliganComedy actress and writer Lucy Beaumont, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook and comedians Frankie Boyle and Mo Gilligan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
14:30 35m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E3With panellists Charlie Brooker, Hannah Fry, Danny Jones and Shaparak KhorsandiWriter Charlie Brooker, Professor Hannah Fry, musician Danny Jones and comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
15:05 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E4With panellists Jack Carroll, Bridget Christie, Gabby Logan and Big ZuuComedian and actor Jack Carroll, sports broadcaster Gabby Logan, rapper and DJ Big Zuu and comedy actor Bridget Christie join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
15:45 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E5Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan, Wilfred Webster and Gina Yashere join the regularsGuest players Jessica Hynes, Romesh Ranganathan, Wilfred Webster and Gina Yashere join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
16:25 1h 5m
Wagging Rights
S1 · E5The celebrities take on Ball Sports, teaching their dogs to put balls in a basketThe celebrities take on Ball Sports, teaching their dogs to put balls in a basket, for another Top Dog rosette and points on the leaderboard -
17:30 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E6Craig Charles, Amy Gledhill, Shazia Mirza and Jeremy Vine join the regularsActor and broadcaster Craig Charles, comedian Amy Gledhill, comedy actress Shazia Mirza and journalist Jeremy Vine join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory
Tonight's Highlights
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18:10 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E7Sinitta, Jo Brand, Ivo Graham and Johnny Marr join the regularsSingers Sinitta and Johnny Marr and comedians Jo Brand and Ivo Graham join host Rob Brydon and team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure victory -
18:50 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S15 · E8With Raj Bisram, Deborah Frances-White, Stephen Mulhern and Jenny RyanAuctioneer Raj Bisram, comedian Deborah Frances-White, presenter Stephen Mulhern and Chaser Jenny Ryan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
19:30 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S15 · E9With Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe ThomasGuest panellists comedian Jo Brand, former hockey player and TV show host Sam Quek, broadcaster Bobby Seagull and actor Joe Thomas join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies -
20:10 40m
Ghosts
S2 · E7 · The Ghost of Christmas - 2020A new arrival joins the haunted household in this Christmas specialChristmas comes to the haunted household of Button House in this festive special, and Alison and Mike prepare to host a family Christmas for the first time. Alison finds her phantom housemates less than filled with festive cheer, and learns that Christmas is never easy when you're dead. Mike comes up with a dubious plan to get his parents into the holiday spirit, while Julian is confronted by a new arrival, who forces him to relive memories of his life and come to terms with his past misdeeds -
20:50 35m
Ghosts
S3 · E1 · The Bone PlotA historical documentary team comes to film at Button HouseA film crew comes to Button House to shoot a reconstruction of an assassination plot for a historical documentary - a scheme which may have involved one of the spirits. Mike persuades Alison to give an interview about the old house in the hope of drumming up some publicity, forcing her to turn to Thomas for advice on the art of public speaking -
21:25 35m
Ghosts
S3 · E2 · A Lot to Take InA mysterious visitor has a revelation that leaves Alison reelingA mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling. Thomas is confused by his feelings for this strange arrival, while Lady Button and Julian warn of sinister motives, and Kitty is as territorial as ever. Mike has an epiphany on his first day at a new job, which triggers Julian to remember his first day as a ghost -
22:00 35m
Not Going Out
S12 · E1 · PaintingWendy produces a commemorative portrait of FrankIt's been over a year since Frank's death and Wendy, rediscovering a long lost love for painting, decides to create a very unique tribute to him in oils. The usually curmudgeonly Geoffrey seems very keen on the commemorative artwork, but Lee and Lucy simply hate it. Once it's hanging on their wall, the pair contrive to 'lose' the painting without Wendy or Geoffrey noticing. Comedy, starring Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Deborah Grant and Geoffrey Whitehead -
22:35 40m
Not Going Out
S12 · E2 · TextLee accidentally sends a rude text to AnnaWhen Lee accidentally sends a rude text about Anna to Lucy, he makes the silly mistake of sending it to Anna herself. Lee and Lucy now face the impossible task of stealing Anna's phone and deleting the text before she read it. Comedy, starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton, with Abigail Cruttenden -
23:15 40m
Not Going Out
S12 · E3 · FriendLee promises Lucy he will try to be more friendly with other parentsLucy is worried Lee is becoming isolated and friendless after noticing he makes no effort to talk to other parents in the playground. She encourages him to make an effort to bond with them and he reluctantly agrees to give it a try. He opens up with strangers and makes friends with another lone male, Keith. However, Keith is even less sociable than Lee. Comedy, starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton, with Joe Wilkinson -
23:55 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S15 · E9With Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe ThomasGuest panellists comedian Jo Brand, former hockey player and TV show host Sam Quek, broadcaster Bobby Seagull and actor Joe Thomas join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As usual, the participants set out to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible fibs about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory, through rounds such as Home Truths and Quick-fire Lies