Channel 5 TV Guide

View the Channel 5 schedule for today. Channel 5 serves up homegrown drama, must-watch factual series, daytime favourites and live entertainment every day. See what's on Channel 5 today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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The Adventures of Paddington

Paddington has a race against time in order to enjoy his first ever solar eclipse.
Runtime: 10 min

Peppa Pig

Peppa and George have fun in the snow by making footprints, throwing snowballs and putting a hat, scarf and gloves on a snowman that they build.
Runtime: 10 min

Peppa Pig

Ice Skating: Peppa and George go ice skating, but they have never been before and Peppa keeps falling over.
Runtime: 5 min

Tim Rex in Space

Tim tries to find a new rocket that's perfect for him.
Runtime: 15 min

Stan & Gran

Stan and Gran get the giggles while spotting nature on the Ley, and the lake seems to be giggling back at them! Who is that laughing?
Runtime: 15 min

PAW Patrol

Charger helps the PAW Patrol rescue Santa and his helpers when a blizzard at the North Pole threatens to close down Christmas.
Runtime: 10 min

Milo

Milo, Lofty and Lark get the job of presenting Chef Pierre's daytime TV show, but when they try to stick to the script, the show descends into chaos.
Runtime: 15 min

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom

Nanny Plum's magic licence is out of date and she must pass a test set by the Wise Old Elf before she can get a new one.
Runtime: 10 min

Milkshake! Jen's Jolly Bakes

Jen bakes some delicious Gingerbread Biscuits! (Ep9)
Runtime: 5 min

Peppa Pig

Peppa is playing with Candy Cat when Emily Elephant's Granny moves out of the apartment. When the new neighbours arrive, Peppa recognises her holiday friend Rohan Rhino.
Runtime: 5 min

Peppa Pig

Peppa and all her friends are having a sleepover - different friends in each of the four different apartments in the high street. So they play hide and seek across all the rooms!
Runtime: 10 min

Milkshake! Story Den

Kiera reads 1, 2, 3 Do the Robot, a story where Layla and her new friend make a robot to join them in their robot dance. But when they make a third robot everything goes wrong!
Runtime: 5 min

Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine and Storm discuss the latest news and get your views and opinions of the day.
Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

Storm Huntley

Storm Huntley carries on the discussion and takes your calls to discuss the biggest stories of the day.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

5 News at Lunchtime

National and international news.
Runtime: 5 min

Snowed In for Christmas

Two rival weather presenters trapped in a same small town that Christmas has forgotten must create the best weather report to get their dream job. (2022)
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

The Christmas Post

When Noah's construction project in a small town uncovers old 'Letters to Santa', he teams up with town historian Tessa to fulfill the Christmas wishes - leading to an unexpected romance. (2024)
Runtime: 1 hr 45 min

5 News at 5

Join Dan Walker and the team for the news that matters to you.
Runtime: 1 hr

Secrets of the Royal Palaces

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway on the Isle of Wight. Plus the TV battle over the broadcast of the Queen Mother's funeral.
Runtime: 1 hr

Christmas in the Cotswolds

In this special festive programme we head to the Cotswolds, one of the UK's most visited destinations, for a magical Christmas as we follow farmers and artisans, chefs and stately home curators.
Runtime: 1 hr

New: Winter on the Farm

The team welcomes a batch of adorable Swiss Valais lambs and meet 91-year-old farmer Tom Walne, who has spent a lifetime championing the endangered Suffolk Punch horse.
Runtime: 1 hr

New: Play for Today: Special Measures

Amy is pushed to breaking point at her failing school as she juggles an Ofsted inspection, the result of a pregnancy test, irate parents, a trainee teacher and a pupil in distress.
Runtime: 1 hr

The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews

Why did Michael Donovan abduct nine-year-old Shannon Matthews in 2008, sparking nationwide alarm? With new testimony, this documentary attempts to shed light on the mystery.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

Killer at the Crime Scene

A father and son are found murdered in South Carolina, shot at point-blank range. DNA at the crime scene leads investigators to uncover a deadly plot driven by greed.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Channel 5 tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 11 December) on Channel 5, you can watch Christmas in the Cotswolds, New: Winter on the Farm, New: Play for Today: Special Measures, and The Man Who Took Shannon Matthews. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on Channel 5 today?

Today's programming on Channel 5 ends at 00:30 with Killer at the Crime Scene.

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