Browse the full U&Dave TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 26 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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00:15 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S17 · E1With panellists Alex Jones, Chris McCausland, Su Pollard and Rav WildingPresenters Alex Jones and Rav Wilding, actor and comedian Chris McCausland and comedy actress Su Pollard 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 -
00:55 1h
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
S57 · E2Alan Johnson hosts, with Janey Godley and Tim ShipmanFormer Labour home secretary Alan Johnson takes over the reins for extended edition of the satirical quiz from April 2019, with comedian Janey Godley and journalist and political commentator Tim Shipman joining team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the stories making the headlines -
01:55 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 -
02:55 35m
Ghosts
S4 · E2 · Speak As Ye ChooseMary walks Julian through her journey of self-discoveryMary walks Julian through her journey of self-discovery and how she finally found her voice. Thomas realises enough is enough - he must go 'cold turkey' on his Alison addiction and needs Pat's undivided attention. Old friends of Mike check in to the guesthouse and agree to share the surprising secret of their success. The Captain is thrown by a change to his daily routine, so Kitty steps in to teach him how to live in the moment. Robin helps Lady Button to remember lost friends -
03:30 30m
Ghosts
S4 · E3 · The Hardest WordThe spooks' thoughtless behaviour sends Alison into meltdownThe spooks' thoughtless behaviour sends Alison into meltdown, prompting them to come up with a creative way to get back into her good books and show her how truly sorry they are. Mary however, believing she has done nothing wrong, refuses to take any responsibility, not after the fiery fate that befell her the last time she took the blame for something she didn't do. Alison and Mike have a last-minute cancellation for the guesthouse and decide that a relaxing day off is exactly what they need. Comedy, starring Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Simon Farnaby -
04:00 2h
Morning
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06:00 1h 10m
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07:10 50m
Top Gear
S3 · E8The Mercedes SLJeremy Clarkson compares the 2005 Mercedes SL with the same model from 1972 and the Audi TT with Ford's classic Capri V6, while Richard Hammond looks at the Nissan Micra. The Star in a Reasonably Priced Car is Johnny Vegas, and the team travels to Germany in a bid to break the saloon car speed record -
08:00 1h
Yukon Gold
S5 · E7PJ and Andy scramble to produce big gold after their main investor gives them an ultimatumPJ and Andy scramble to produce big gold after their main investor gives them an ultimatum. Chris discovers an ancient clue that could lead to his biggest payout yet -
09:00 1h
Yukon Gold
S5 · E8PJ and Andy start a night shift to sluice their best pay dirt of the seasonPJ and Andy start a night shift to sluice their best pay dirt of the season, and machine breakdowns and exhaustion threaten Al's chances of finally turning a profit -
10:00 1h
Yukon Gold
S1 · E1 · Paydirt MountainFour mining crews in Canada try to make themselves richFour family-run mining crews in Canada's wild north try to make themselves rich in four months with the price of gold at a record high -
11:00 1h
Red Bull Soapbox: Mumbai
S4 · E2Coverage of the offbeat event from MumbaiCoverage from Mumbai of the offbeat event, where teams create vehicles without engines or brakes and race downhill
Daytime
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12:00 1h
Red Bull Soapbox Race
S4 · E3 · SantiagoCoverage of the offbeat event in the Chilean capital of SantiagoDozens of amateur racers hurtle through the Chilean capital of Santiago, with only gravity propelling their wacky homemade vehicles -
13:00 1h
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 -
14:00 1h 20m
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2024
Gone Christmas FishingBob and Paul go fishing in the south-west of FranceBob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse travel to Cahors in south-west of France, where they celebrate another eventful year of fishing together. Under the warm French sun, they drop their lines in the Cele and the Lot in search of Mediterranean bass and huge carp, and also reflect on the highs and lows of the year gone by and ponder what the new year might have in store. Their annual awards ceremony brings a few unusual surprises, including a very special guest, and they stay in an old chateau that boasts its own vineyard. Could life be any more perfect? -
15:20 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S8 · E7With Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray MearsRob Brydon hosts the comedy panel show in which two teams of celebs try to call each other's bluff with a few stories about themselves that might be true or might be out-and-out porkies. Joining team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are comedians Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty and Paul Foot, and TV wildlife presenter Ray Mears -
16:00 40m
Would I Lie to You? At Christmas
S8 · E8With Ray Winstone, Josh Widdicombe, Rachel Riley and Ricky TomlinsonRob Brydon introduces a seasonal special of the comedy panel game. Screen hardman Ray Winstone, comic Josh Widdicombe, maths whizz Rachel Riley and actor Ricky Tomlinson join team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack to hoodwink their opponents with a few festive fibs or facts about themselves. Does one of the contestants really apologise to their boiled egg before smashing its head in? Who apparently writes Christmas cards with their feet? And did one of the line-up really prevent their bandmate joining the Beatles? -
16:40 40m
Would I Lie to You?
S8 · E9With Aisling Bea, June Brown, Adrian Chiles and Seann WalshRob Brydon hosts the comedy panel show in which two teams of celebs try to call each other's bluff with a few stories about themselves that might be true or might be out-and-out porkies. Joining team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are EastEnders star June Brown, comedians Aisling Bea and Seann Walsh, and football presenter Adrian Chiles -
17:20 40m
Would I Lie to You? The Unseen Bits
S8 · E10Extra material from the panel showA compilation of extra material from the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon. Team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guests including Claudia Winkleman, Miles Jupp, Bob Mortimer, Jo Brand, Adil Ray, Kirsty Wark, Amanda Abbington and Carol Vorderman to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 1h
Explore
S1 · E4 · Manila to MindanaoSimon Reeve visits the PhilippinesSimon Reeve leads a team of journalists into the Philippines, exploring the mountainous rice terraces of the north and the war-torn Muslim regions of the south. They learn how the rising population of the capital Manila has led to a thriving community in its largest cemetery, and Simon meets Imelda Marcos, the widow of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, as she markets a new line of beauty products -
19:00 1h
Our Guy in Latvia
Guy Martin travels to the Baltics to find out about the past of his Latvian grandfatherMotorcycle racer and mechanic Guy Martin makes a personal journey to the Baltics to find out the truth about the past of his Latvian grandfather Walter Kidals, who died nine years ago. The details of Walter's life had always been unclear, so Guy decided to find out what really happened, and uncovers an extraordinary life involving PoW camps, daring escapes, and constant threats of death and deportation. Guy also arranges to meet his Latvian cousins for the first time, and they help paint a picture about his grandfather's life -
20:00 1h
Wagging Rights
S1 · E6The celebrities and their dogs must attempt one ultimate challengeThe celebrities and their dogs attempt one ultimate challenge to win vital points - but only one pair will be Wagging Rights champion -
21:00 1h
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
S70 · E7Gabby Logan hosts, with guest panellists Nish Kumar and Cathy NewmanGabby Logan hosts, with guest panellists comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Cathy Newman joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop as they delve into the news -
22:00 40m
QI
S10 · E7 · JournalismWith Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble and Johnny VegasStephen Fry hosts another round of the offbeat panel quiz and finds out how much Shappi Khorsandi, Ross Noble, Johnny Vegas and regular panellist Alan Davies know about the world of journalism, awarding points for the most interesting answers -
22:40 45m
Mock the Week
S19 · E11With Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Ahir ShahDara O Briain hosts as Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah 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 -
23:25 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