5ACTION TV Guide

See what's on 5ACTION on Tuesday 14 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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5ACTION Schedule — Tue 14 Apr

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

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

Conor Woodman discovers the most common scams in Buenos Aires involving tourists: pickpocketing, clip joints, vice girls, and hotel scams. But the worst is all the counterfeit money.

Runtime: 1 hr

1:00 AM

Outback Truckers — 01:00

Turbo pushes his luck, and his truck, as he tries to go the distance and deliver his load. Plus, trucker Bob tackles a mountain of timber head on.

Runtime: 1 hr

2:00 AM

Trucking Hell — 02:00

When a loaded HGV suffers a puncture on a busy motorway, Crouch recovery op Jim Howard and heavy vehicle mechanic Jack Watson, are called to the scene.

Runtime: 1 hr

3:00 AM

Trucking Hell — 03:00

A digger has fallen off the back of a lorry and rolled over on its side - blocking one side of a busy A road. Recovery op Marta rescues a truck full of bread.

Runtime: 55 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

eFOLDi Mobility Scooters — 07:00

Award winning eFOLDi lightweight electric folding mobility scooters.

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

Winter Road Rescue — 09:00

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

Runtime: 35 min

9:35 AM

Traffic Cops — 09:35

The firearms team are called in as an elderly couple may be involved in attempted murder. A mysterious traffic incident sees a car upside down and on fire.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:35 AM

Police Interceptors — 10:35

Hayley helps two badly injured bikers, a drunken driver creates a trail of destruction, Duncan escorts a monster truck through Workington.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:35 AM

Police Interceptors — 11:35

The team tackle some boozers in Barrow whose spirits are high and the cocky occupants of a Mondeo refuse to face the bald facts about their tyres.

Runtime: 1 hr

12:35 PM

Track of the Cat — 12:35

Psychological drama starring Robert Mitchum and Diana Lynn. A family experiencing difficulties is stranded in a remote cabin, and the eldest son attempts to dominate them. (1954)

Runtime: 1 hr

1:35 PM

Entertainment News on 5 — 13:35

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

Runtime: 5 min

1:40 PM

Track of the Cat — 13:40

Psychological drama starring Robert Mitchum and Diana Lynn. A family experiencing difficulties is stranded in a remote cabin, and the eldest son attempts to dominate them. (1954)

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

2:50 PM

Red River Range — 14:50

Western starring John Wayne, in which a trio known as 'The Three Mesquiteers' set out to apprehend a highly organised gang of cattle rustlers. (1938)

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

4:00 PM

Mud Mountain Haulers — 16:00

Craig and his crew log a burned forest north of Kamloops, but the lethal mix of ash and rain takes a toll on the machines and crew. Brent clears a fire guard around a homestead.

Runtime: 1 hr

5:00 PM

Traffic Cops — 17:00

An intelligence operation identifies a car thought to be involved in drug trafficking, but becomes a case of suspected fraud.

Runtime: 1 hr

6:00 PM

Police Interceptors — 18:00

A van driver blocks himself into a dead end and repeatedly rams the interceptors' car, while elsewhere a self-confident drink driver gets argumentative.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:00 PM

Police Interceptors — 19:00

Jim and Lisa direct an intelligence-led strike. Suspects are on the move; it's believed they're in possession of a handgun and ammunition. The Knife Crime Team target drug hotspots.

Runtime: 1 hr

8:00 PM

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

After reports come in of two men armed with sledgehammers trying to break into a supermarket, police race to the scene to intercept them, along with the dog unit.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War — 21:00

After the PM says Britain is ready to deploy a peacekeeping force within weeks, 13 Platoon's schedule intensifies with urban warfare and nocturnal training exercises.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

10:30 PM

Cops — 22:30

A runaway biker makes multiple clumsy attempts to slip away from deputies. A young woman starts making unwise choices when her family leaves town.

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 PM

The X-Files — 23:00

Mulder and Scully investigate a series of violent killings committed by apparently normal residents of a small town.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on 5ACTION tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 14 April) on 5ACTION, you can watch Police Interceptors, Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders, and Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War. 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.