What's on Channel 5 Tonight
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.
Tonight's highlights
7:00 PM
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
Police follow up reports of an unauthorised car meet. Jamie investigates a stolen transit van, tracking down the driver who's cagey about his details.
8:00 PM
New: Police Interceptors
Cops seeking a suspect fleeing on foot, apprehend their suspect thanks to their German Shepherd. And a gang picks the wrong time and place for a burglary: a local police training area.
9:00 PM
New: Major Crimes Unit
Following a targeted shooting in West Bromwich, the unit must act fast to track the perpetrators' vehicle, facing a race against time to bring charges against the suspects.
10:30 PM
Traffic Cops: Pursuit Squad One
Near Harrogate, cop Paddy chases a driver seen using his phone, leading to a dangerous high-speed pursuit. On the A1, cop Paul races to intercept a suspected fraudster. (Ep2/2)
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
ITV1 Anglia
ITV1 Anglia West
ITV1 Border
ITV1 Central East
ITV1 Central West
ITV1 Granada
ITV1 Meridian East
ITV1 Meridian North
ITV1 Meridian South
ITV1 North
ITV1 Tyne Tees
ITV1 Wales
ITV1 West Country
ITV1 West
ITV1 Yorkshire East
ITV1 Yorkshire West
STV Central
STV North
UTV
Channel 4
Channel 5
BBC Three (BBC3)
Film4
BBC Four
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC ALBA
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
Al Jazeera English
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
Blaze
Bloomberg TV Europe
CBBC
Challenge
Challenge (IE)
Channel 4+1
Court TV
Dave ja vu
DMAX
DMAX+1
Drama+1
E4 Extra
E4+1
Eden
Eden+1
Euronews English
Film4+1
Food Network
Food Network+1
GREAT! action
GREAT! action+1
GREAT! mystery
GREAT! mystery+1
GREAT! romance
GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
ITV Quiz
ITV1+1
ITV1+1 Granada
ITV1+1 Meridian
ITV1+1 Midlands
ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
LBC News
Legend
Legend Xtra
Legend Xtra+1
London Live
More4+1
Movies24
Movies24+
Newsmax TV
PBS America
Quest Red+1
Quest+1
Really
Really+1
Rewind TV
RTÉ Kids Jr
RTÉ News
RTÉ One+1
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two+1
S4C
Sky Arts (IE)
Sky Mix (IE)
Sky News
STV Central+1
STV North+1
Talking Pictures TV
TG4
TLC
TLC+1
True Crime
True Crime Xtra
True Crime+1
Virgin Media Four
Virgin Media One
Virgin Media One+1
Virgin Media Three
Virgin Media Two
W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
Channel 5 Schedule — Today
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:55 AM (12:55 AM UK Time )
12:55 AM
Entertainment News on 5 — 00:55
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime:
5 min
1:00 AM
Cruise TV with LoveitBookit — 01:00
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
2:00 AM
Baby Elephant Hospital — 02:00
Exploring Thailand's largest hospital set up to treat elephants. The team of vets is giving an elephant an endoscopy to check on the progress of her cancer treatment.
Runtime:
50 min
2:50 AM
Digging Up Britain's Past — 02:50
Archaeology series uncovering fascinating periods in British history by exploring local digs. Silchester is one of the best preserved Roman sites in Britain.
Runtime:
55 min
3:45 AM
Friends — 03:45
Phoebe holds the key to the best-tasting cookies ever, which drives chef Monica crazy. Chandler accidentally gives Monica's dad a lap dance.
Runtime:
25 min
4:10 AM
Friends — 04:10
Given the chance to employ her own assistant, Rachel overlooks more able candidates in favour of an attractive man.
Runtime:
20 min
4:30 AM
**Visually Signed**The Highland Vet — 04:30
Observational documentary series following vets in Thurso and Wick. Gregor the boar needs a precautionary procedure on his tusks.
Runtime:
55 min
5:25 AM
Entertainment News on 5 — 05:25
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 AM
**Visually Signed** PAW Patrol — 05:35
Mayor Goodway and Farmer Al are ready for a day filled with Skydiving fun, but their adventure is quickly derailed. (VS)
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 AM
**Visually Signed** Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 05:45
After Daisy and Poppy cast a spell that sends their teacher to the centre of the Earth, Granpapa Thistle leads an exciting mission to find her. (VS)
Runtime:
15 min
6:00 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:00
Peppa and George look at the stars with Mummy and Daddy Pig.
Runtime:
5 min
6:05 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:05
Daddy Pig's Birthday: Today is Daddy Pig's birthday, but he must go to work. While he is away, Mummy Pig, Peppa and George prepare a special birthday surprise.
Runtime:
5 min
6:10 AM
Tweedy & Fluff — 06:10
Tweedy finds a ribbon but someone is pulling the other end! Is little Fluff really that strong? (Ep25)
Runtime:
5 min
6:15 AM
Treehouse — 06:15
Squiggle, Fluff and Nok-nok find a plant pot in the treehouse, but they think it would look better with a flower in it. Squiggle learns how to grow his very own flower in the treehouse. (Ep23)
Runtime:
5 min
6:20 AM
Thomas & Friends: Big World!... — 06:20
...Big Adventures! When Thomas makes a mistake with a silk delivery in India, he causes chaos and confusion by not seeking help.
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 AM
Fireman Sam — 06:35
Dilys and Norman promote their Pontypandy Spice Sauce by cooking up a storm outside their store. But a split second away from the stove leads to a fire - with Norman trapped upstairs!
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:45
Peppa is going for a sleepover at Zoe Zebra's house. The girls are too excited to go to sleep and stay up playing games and having fun.
Runtime:
5 min
6:50 AM
Pip and Posy — 06:50
When Pip and Posy decide to make a toy boat, Frankie accidentally takes over and it doesn't end up how they imagined.
Runtime:
5 min
6:55 AM
PAW Patrol — 06:55
Julius loses his tooth and has a dream that the PAW Patrol saves a bumbling Tooth Fairy.
Runtime:
15 min
7:10 AM
Move It Milkshakers! — 07:10
Kemi and Derek 'Move It' as they introduce the letter H, exploring all sorts of amazing things that begin with H, helping little ones discover letters and sounds before taking a Hop!
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Rubble & Crew — 07:20
When a sudden superbloom traps Motor, Lily, and Park Ranger Rose, the pups need a flower-friendly construction solution.
Runtime:
10 min
7:30 AM
Peppa Pig — 07:30
During another visit to Granny and Grandpa Pig's house, Grandpa takes everyone to show them the new Bug Hotel he is building.
Runtime:
5 min
7:35 AM
Peppa Pig — 07:35
The New House: Peppa and George are taken to visit the home that Mr Bull is building. Will they find out who their new neighbours are?
Runtime:
5 min
7:40 AM
Tim Rex in Space — 07:40
Tim goes to DinoStar's training academy but is confused by his hero's training methods.
Runtime:
15 min
7:55 AM
Stan & Gran — 07:55
Heart-warming animated preschool series. Grandad's gnomes go missing. The mystery deepens when Stan finds a tiny human handprint! The gnomes can't really have come to life, can they?!
Runtime:
20 min
8:15 AM
New: PAW Patrol — 08:15
Skye, Liberty, Everest and Ranger Aspen head off on a road trip in the Adventure RV to attend a desert concert by their favourite Pop Star, Sierra Sparkle.
Runtime:
10 min
8:25 AM
The Adventures of Paddington — 08:25
Judy finds her inner hero when a storm hits a Rangers Camping trip, and they need to shelter from the weather.
Runtime:
10 min
8:35 AM
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 08:35
Ben and his parents want to go on holiday in the elf truck but Gaston the Ladybird has swallowed the keys! How will they get them back?
Runtime:
15 min
8:50 AM
Peppa Pig — 08:50
The Playground: Peppa and George are at the playground with their friends. Peppa loves to play on the swings but George is afraid of heights.
Runtime:
5 min
8:55 AM
Odo — 08:55
When Odo hears a rumour that Camp Leader is leaving, he launches a wild scheme to get her to stay.
Runtime:
5 min
9:00 AM
Tim Rex in Space: Into the — 09:00
Dinoverse! Find out all about seven-year-old dino-hero Tim Rex, a T-Rex kid who loves riding his scooter rocket, playing tailball and getting up to all sorts of adventures!
Runtime:
5 min
9:05 AM
Milkshake! Story Den — 09:05
Join the Milkshake! presenters in the Story Den, as they read a series of popular children's books that spark the imagination and encourage laughter and curiosity.
Runtime:
10 min
9:15 AM
Jeremy Vine — 09:15
Start the day with a dose of hard-hitting debate, your phone calls and a little fun - all driven by Jeremy's unique style.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
11:30 AM
Storm & Alexis — 11:30
Two of 5's much-loved faces team up to focus on the issues that matter most to viewers - with your opinions front and centre.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
12:45 PM
5 News at Lunchtime — 12:45
National and international news.
Runtime:
5 min
12:50 PM
Matt Allwright — 12:50
Matt looks at the big news stories developing during the day and offers help and advice to save you money and make your lives a little easier.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
2:00 PM
Vanessa — 14:00
Raw, unfiltered, authentic and personal, Vanessa Feltz wants you to tell her what's on your mind. Fiery discussions, a good giggle and plenty of afternoon gossip!
Runtime:
1 hr
3:00 PM
Castle — 15:00
Quirky US crime drama series. A lottery winner is murdered, leaving Castle and Beckett with no shortage of money-hungry suspects.
Runtime:
55 min
3:55 PM
Castle — 15:55
When a woman is killed by a nail gun, Castle cannot agree with Beckett that his old mentor from boarding school has just murdered his wife.
Runtime:
55 min
4:50 PM
Love Nature — 16:50
Expert Christopher Wren explains how otters were nearly wiped out in the 1970s and how, with volunteers, Gosforth Park in Newcastle has become a flourishing haven for these creatures.
Runtime:
10 min
5:00 PM
Susan Calman's Great British Cities — 17:00
Turning history detective for her new series, Susan uncovers Liverpool's secrets, with an amazing underground labyrinth and a murder that inspired Charles Dickens. (Ep1)
Runtime:
1 hr
6:00 PM
Susan Calman's Great British Cities — 18:00
Susan's Geordie adventure uncovers Newcastle's hidden treasures, with strange stories of witch executions, and the hidden tunnel that saved wartime lives. (Ep2)
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders — 19:00
Police follow up reports of an unauthorised car meet. Jamie investigates a stolen transit van, tracking down the driver who's cagey about his details.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
New: Police Interceptors — 20:00
Cops seeking a suspect fleeing on foot, apprehend their suspect thanks to their German Shepherd. And a gang picks the wrong time and place for a burglary: a local police training area.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
New: Major Crimes Unit — 21:00
Following a targeted shooting in West Bromwich, the unit must act fast to track the perpetrators' vehicle, facing a race against time to bring charges against the suspects.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM
Traffic Cops: Pursuit Squad One — 22:30
Near Harrogate, cop Paddy chases a driver seen using his phone, leading to a dangerous high-speed pursuit. On the A1, cop Paul races to intercept a suspected fraudster. (Ep2/2)
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Police: Night Shift 999 — 23:30
A male suspect is found with three bank cards in female names, and also a lock knife. Police are called when a homeowner confronts a drunk man who she says urinated against her wall.
Runtime:
1 hr
Coming up tomorrow
Tomorrow on Channel 5 — 26 May 2026
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12:30 AM
Car Pound CopsOfficers spot a vehicle that hasn't been taxed for over three months. After pulling over the driver the officers uncover that the driver has also yet to pass his test... (Ep19)
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1:00 AM
Cruise TV with LoveitBookitYour 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!
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2:00 AM
Baby Elephant HospitalAn elephant is brought into A&E with the suspected deadly herpes virus, and Paul O'Donoghue helps the vets to try and save his life by attempting a blood transfusion.
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2:50 AM
Digging Up Britain's PastWhen Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
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3:40 AM
Friends...Picture. Rachel enlists Joey to take her new assistant out for a night on the town. Phoebe and Ross date a couple in the middle of a divorce.
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4:05 AM
FriendsRachel and Phoebe compete to be Monica's maid of honour. Joey and Ross find themselves in awkward positions after a nap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Channel 5 tonight?
Tonight (Monday 25 May) on Channel 5, you can watch Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders, New: Police Interceptors, and New: Major Crimes Unit. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch Channel 5 live?
You can watch Channel 5 live on the official channel5.com website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on Channel 5 today?
Today's programming on Channel 5 ends at 00:30 with Police: Night Shift 999.
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.