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What's on Channel 5 Tonight

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM New: Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast Exploring the county's history and evolving present through the restoration of a 200-year-old piano in Brighton's Royal Pavilion and preservation work at Chichester Cathedral. (Ep4)
8:00 PM Princess Anne: Royal Rule Breaker Documentary charting the unique life of Princess Anne, a trailblazer who's done it all her own way. Historians, royal experts and those who worked for her offer insights.
9:30 PM Royal Heirs and Spares: Rivalry & Resentment Documentary delving into more than a century of royal rivalries, uncovering the stormiest relationships within the monarchy - those between the Heir and the Spare.
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Channel 5 Schedule — Today

12:05 AM

Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law — 00:05

Transport for London investigators hunt for a suspected prolific fare evader owing the network almost £4k. In Nottingham, revenue protection agents conduct a plain clothes operation.
Runtime: 55 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

Entertainment News on 5 — 02:00

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime: 10 min
2:10 AM

GPs: Behind Closed Doors — 02:10

Schoolgirl Lily visits Dr Devin Gray. Her mum is concerned she could have glandular fever. Morteza has a condition known as spinal stenosis and his back pain is getting worse.
Runtime: 50 min
3:00 AM

Castle — 03:00

Plagued by a recurring nightmare, Castle visits a psychotherapist in order to establish the cause of his amnesia, and discovers new clues.
Runtime: 45 min
3:45 AM

Friends — 03:45

Monica becomes lost for words when toasting her parents at their 35th wedding anniversary party. Phoebe shows off her latest boyfriend Parker.
Runtime: 25 min
4:10 AM

Friends — 04:10

Rachel is irritated when she finds out that her handsome new workplace rival, Gavin, has been invited to her birthday party.
Runtime: 25 min
4:35 AM

** Visually Signed** Cruising with Susan Calman — 04:35

For her second cruise, Susan sets sail from the bustling city of Barcelona, boarding one of the biggest cruise ships in the world: Harmony of the Seas. (VS)
Runtime: 50 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

Mr Porter and Alex go on a sightseeing hike but get trapped inside a huge maze! The PAW Patrol must find the maze and their friends! (VS)
Runtime: 15 min
5:50 AM

**Visually Signed** The Adventures of Paddington — 05:50

Mr Curry is invited by Paddington to stay with the Browns while his flooded house is repaired. (VS)
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:00

One of Peppa's teeth falls out. Mummy Pig explains that the Tooth Fairy will come that very night to take the tooth.
Runtime: 5 min
6:05 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:05

Peppa's family car breaks down and while it is being fixed, they are lent a brand new car from Grandad Dog's garage.
Runtime: 5 min
6:10 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:10

Peppa and George are surprised with a treasure hunt organised by Granny and Grandpa, who elaborately hide something that the pigs must search for.
Runtime: 5 min
6:15 AM

Milo — 06:15

Milo, Lofty and Lark take over the number 11 bus route through Milotown. When they get caught in traffic, they take a short-cut but soon find themselves lost in the countryside.
Runtime: 10 min
6:25 AM

Thomas & Friends All Engines Go! — 06:25

When Sir Topham Hatt recruits Thomas and Bruno to deliver an important statue, Thomas must cooperate with Bruno.
Runtime: 10 min
6:35 AM

Fireman Sam — 06:35

Pontypandy needs more bees! But Mandy knocks over Malcom's smoker and starts a fire. The firefighters rush to put out the fire and save the bees.
Runtime: 15 min
6:50 AM

The Adventures of Paddington — 06:50

Paddington has to lead the Windsor Gardens Parade after Ms Potts gets injured. Can Simi help him find the beat?
Runtime: 10 min
7:00 AM

Tim Rex in Space — 07:00

Tim and Tommy go on a camping trip but soon disagree on what to do first.
Runtime: 10 min
7:10 AM

Pip and Posy — 07:10

When Posy decides to prepare a surprise party for Pip, the preparations all go wrong. She wants to cancel it, but it turns out to be Perfect for Pip.
Runtime: 5 min
7:15 AM

Pip and Posy — 07:15

When Pip and Posy decide to turn their funny game with Piggy and Froggy into a stage show, Pip gets stage fright and can't carry on.
Runtime: 10 min
7:25 AM

Peppa Pig — 07:25

Peppa is so excited to meet her new baby brother or sister, but they are taking forever to arrive until suddenly Mummy Pig announces the baby is coming, now!
Runtime: 5 min
7:30 AM

Peppa Pig — 07:30

Peppa is given the very important task of suggesting names for the new baby. She thinks of all sorts of names, but they aren't quite right.
Runtime: 5 min
7:35 AM

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie — 07:35

Animated action. After a magical meteor falls in Adventure City, the PAW Patrol gain superpowers, transforming them into the Mighty Pups who must take on Humdinger and a mad scientist. (2023)
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
9:05 AM

Entertainment News on 5 — 09:05

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime: 15 min
9:20 AM

Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun Cutdowns — 09:20

In Marbella, Ian Harvey offers a tapas tour that takes in four different tapas bars and six different wines. (Ep10)
Runtime: 30 min
9:50 AM

Secrets of the Royal Palaces — 09:50

Uncovering tales of palace retreats, as Sandringham is rocked by a mysterious shooting, and we reveal how the late Queen's war-time escape led to one of Windsor's best-kept secrets.
Runtime: 55 min
10:45 AM

Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall — 10:45

The pressure is on the events team as a Tennessee couple arrive for their wedding. And we follow the intensive work of the housekeeping team: 150+ tasks per bedroom!
Runtime: 1 hr
11:45 AM

Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall — 11:45

The hotel prepares for Christmas - one of their busiest periods of the year - but there's a technical hitch with installing the 30-foot tree. Plus, afternoon tea!
Runtime: 55 min
12:40 PM

New: The Royals: Uncensored — 12:40

Katie Nicholl and Jo Elvin host this show that pulls back the velvet curtain on the world's most famous family with fearless debate, insider analysis and exclusive insights.
Runtime: 1 hr
1:40 PM

Coastal Adventures with Helen, Jules & JB — 13:40

The trio explore the wild shorelines of Cumbria, Aberdeenshire and Suffolk, uncovering stories of smuggling, seafaring and surprising seafood.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:40 PM

Coastal Adventures with Helen, Jules & JB — 14:40

The trip continues across three different coastlines - from ancient cave art to Cold War secrets, cliffside climbs to competitive fishing - as well as a vulture.
Runtime: 55 min
3:35 PM

The Yorkshire Vet: A Decade in the Moors & Dales — 15:35

Celebrating 10 years of the beloved series, we look back at the adventures of Peter Wright, Julian Norton and the vets, as well as some favourite farmers and pet owners.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min
5:00 PM

Ken Dodd: 60 Years of Laughter — 17:00

This heartfelt celebration pays tribute to one of the most distinctive and adored British comedians of all time. Ken Dodd was a man who simply lived to make people laugh.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min
6:55 PM

5 News Weekend — 18:55

National and international news.
Runtime: 5 min
7:00 PM

New: Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast — 19:00

Exploring the county's history and evolving present through the restoration of a 200-year-old piano in Brighton's Royal Pavilion and preservation work at Chichester Cathedral. (Ep4)
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Princess Anne: Royal Rule Breaker — 20:00

Documentary charting the unique life of Princess Anne, a trailblazer who's done it all her own way. Historians, royal experts and those who worked for her offer insights.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
9:30 PM

Royal Heirs and Spares: Rivalry & Resentment — 21:30

Documentary delving into more than a century of royal rivalries, uncovering the stormiest relationships within the monarchy - those between the Heir and the Spare.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
11:05 PM

When Live TV Goes Horribly Wrong — 23:05

Richard Arnold narrates a raucous rundown of live TV's greatest fails, from technical trouble to jaw-droppingly inappropriate behaviour, fistfights and collapsing sets.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Channel 5 tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 15 August) on Channel 5, you can watch 5 News Weekend, New: Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast, Princess Anne: Royal Rule Breaker, and Royal Heirs and Spares: Rivalry & Resentment. Check the full schedule for more details.

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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 01:00 with When Live TV Goes Horribly Wrong.

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