5ACTION TV Guide

See what's on 5ACTION on Monday 04 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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5ACTION Schedule — Mon 04 May

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The first program is at 12:15 AM (12:15 AM UK Time )

12:15 AM

Scam City: Don't Get Caught Out! — 00:15

Woodman heads out to discover more about the criminals who have killed, kidnapped and extorted their way through Mexico City's beautiful avenues.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

1:20 AM

Scam City: Don't Get Caught Out! — 01:20

Conor Woodman bites into the Big Apple to taste the juicy scams - old and new - which tourists can face when they tromp the streets.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:20 AM

Scam City: Don't Get Caught Out! — 02:20

Conor Woodman uncovers the scams taking place in the holy city of Jerusalem.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

3:25 AM

Winter Road Rescue — 03:25

Documentary series following the crews who keep Britain moving when a big freeze strikes.

Runtime: 30 min

3:55 AM

Entertainment News on 5 — 03:55

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.

Runtime: 5 min

4:00 AM

Teleshopping — 04:00

Teleshopping.

Runtime: 2 hr

6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Shop by phone from the comfort of your home.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 AM

Cruise & Stay; Real Cruise People — 07:00

Cruise.co.uk. Your perfect cruise, found by The Real Cruise People.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 AM

JML Presents — 07:30

Shop JML, the home for clever ideas.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 AM

Cruise TV with LoveitBookit — 08:00

Your one-stop-shop for all things cruise; bringing you the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals to ensure your next cruise holiday is your greatest one!

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 AM

Entertainment News on 5 — 09:00

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.

Runtime: 5 min

9:05 AM

Trucking Hell — 09:05

Highlights from the series that follows experts who transport huge and unusual loads across the nation. (Ep3)

Runtime: 15 min

9:20 AM

Traffic Cops — 09:20

On one of UK's worst accident hotspots, Andy attends a multiple vehicle pile-up, leading accident investigators to believe that one of the drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:20 AM

Police Interceptors — 10:20

The hunt for a suspected burglar takes an unexpected turn, a late-night stop reveals a bag of drugs and Jon has a tussle with a fallen tree.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:20 AM

Police Interceptors — 11:20

Dan is in hot pursuit of a two-wheeled tearaway, a drunk driver nearly causes a calamity and Mark deals with a three-car collision.

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

12:25 PM

Tall Stranger — 12:25

Western starring Joel McCrea. Union soldier Ned Bannon survives an attack and joins a wagon train, only to discover their guide is leading settlers into his half-brother's deadly trap. (1957)

Runtime: 1 hr

1:25 PM

Entertainment News on 5 — 13:25

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.

Runtime: 5 min

1:30 PM

Tall Stranger — 13:30

Western starring Joel McCrea. Union soldier Ned Bannon survives an attack and joins a wagon train, only to discover their guide is leading settlers into his half-brother's deadly trap. (1957)

Runtime: 35 min

2:05 PM

The Lonely Man — 14:05

Western drama starring Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance. An ex-convict and former gunslinger decides to win back the trust and respect of his son. (1957)

Runtime: 1 hr 5 min

3:10 PM

Entertainment News on 5 — 15:10

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.

Runtime: 5 min

3:15 PM

The Lonely Man — 15:15

Western drama starring Anthony Perkins and Jack Palance. An ex-convict and former gunslinger decides to win back the trust and respect of his son. (1957)

Runtime: 45 min

4:00 PM

Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves — 16:00

A couple enlist Big Andy's help for their very literal house move from Pembrokeshire to its new location near Wolverhampton, and a glamping hut lift tests nerves in Northumberland.

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Traffic Cops — 17:00

PC Jackson's instincts lead him on a high-speed chase. A car with false number plates makes a hasty getaway.

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 PM

Police Interceptors — 18:00

Four joyriders have a lucky escape from the wreckage of a Ford Mondeo and stolen property is found in the back of a vehicle. Action-packed documentary series.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 PM

Police Interceptors — 19:00

Police race to intercept three men suspected of robbing a string of plumbers' merchants. A fleeing van speeds the wrong way round a major roundabout.

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders — 20:00

Back on the roads with Cheshire Police's elite team. Storms bring travel chaos to the roads and PC Mike responds to a call for urgent backup on the night shift.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

New: Highway Thru Hell — 21:00

Jamie Davis' crew reunites at the Barn to relive the season's highs, lows and rivalries, sharing wild rescue tales before a surprise helicopter view of the Coquihalla.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Motorway: Hell on the Highway — 22:00

The dangers of driving in the rain, including a motorcyclist in Thailand careering down a flooded freeway. Plus trouble in tunnels, which cause one New York driver to go over a cliff.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

The X-Files — 23:00

Scully is confused when Mulder phones and simultaneously appears in her motel room.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on 5ACTION tonight?

Tonight (Monday 04 May) on 5ACTION, you can watch Police Interceptors, Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders, New: Highway Thru Hell, and Motorway: Hell on the Highway. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on 5ACTION today?

Today's programming on 5ACTION ends at 00:00 with The X-Files.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.