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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 on Thursday 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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
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Channel 5 Schedule — Thu 17 Sep

12:05 AM

A&E After Dark — 00:05

In Birmingham, tensions rise with an alcohol withdrawal patient and a hit-and-run. In Norwich, Arthur is brought in with serious burns after saving his sister from a chip pan fire.
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

Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles — 02:00

Over the course of three train journeys, Nick visits Malaysia, a country of contrasts - high tech, rural simplicity, megacities, virgin rainforest and many cultures. (Ep4)
Runtime: 50 min
2:50 AM

Castle — 02:50

The NYPD investigates the murder of a police academy student shot dead by a gun belonging to the academy. Castle tells Beckett about the video he found of himself in Hollywood.
Runtime: 45 min
3:35 AM

**Visually Signed** The Highland.. — 03:35

...Vet. Guy performs a complex surgery on a beloved elderly cat; Ken races against time to deliver twin calves; Ewan helps a 10-day-old lamb. (VS)
Runtime: 50 min
4:25 AM

**Visually Signed**The Wonderful.. — 04:25

...World of Chocolate. A sweet selection from this mouthwatering documentary series. (VS)
Runtime: 25 min
4:50 AM

Wonderful World of Chocolate — 04:50

A sweet selection from this mouthwatering documentary series.
Runtime: 25 min
5:15 AM

Entertainment News on 5 — 05:15

A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime: 10 min
5:25 AM

**Visually Signed** PAW Patrol — 05:25

...Pupmobiles. Mayor Goodway honours the PAW Patrol with the Key to the City. But Sid Swashbuckle and his trusty pirate pup Arrby swipe the key. (VS)
Runtime: 25 min
5:50 AM

**Visually Signed** Mixmups — 05:50

The Mixmups mix up a Rock Star adventure to be in a band, but when Spin gets stage fright, will they find another way to help Spin perform? (VS) (Ep22)
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:00

The youngsters visit the zoo where they are shown around by zookeepers Mr Lion, Mrs Crocodile and Mr Giraffe.
Runtime: 5 min
6:05 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:05

Peppa and her family are on holiday in Australia, visiting the Kangaroo family. On their first day, they explore the Outback.
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

Odo — 06:15

It's time for the yearly Apple Festival, but everything is going wrong and Reggie the fox gets the blame. Will Odo be able to prove that his furry friend is innocent?
Runtime: 5 min
6:20 AM

Thomas & Friends — 06:20

Diesel always likes to appear tough in front of Arry and Bert, but Thomas discovers that he is a big softie when it comes to baby ducklings.
Runtime: 15 min
6:35 AM

Fireman Sam — 06:35

Mandy, Norman and Sarah search for a rare flower on a rocky hill, but when they climb too high, they need horsepower in order to get back down.
Runtime: 10 min
6:45 AM

Peppa Pig — 06:45

The Kangaroos take Peppa and her family to the beach on their second day in Australia, where they try surfing for the first time.
Runtime: 5 min
6:50 AM

Pip and Posy — 06:50

Animated series. Posy gives Pip a penguin pirate, but doesn't know that Pip's already got one. Can Pip hide this fact from his friend so as not to hurt her feelings?
Runtime: 5 min
6:55 AM

The Adventures of Paddington — 06:55

The lighthouse light is broken, and on a foggy night, too. Can Paddington help save the boat at sea?
Runtime: 15 min
7:10 AM

PAW Patrol — 07:10

When Farmer Al finds mysterious crop circles in his corn field, he calls on the Paw Patrol to find out who - or what - is making them.
Runtime: 10 min
7:20 AM

Rubble & Crew — 07:20

When power problems shut down Sierra Sparkle's show, the pups hop in their big vehicles to turn the power back on.
Runtime: 10 min
7:30 AM

Peppa Pig — 07:30

Teddy Playgroup: Peppa brings home a teddy from playgroup to look after, but she is worried that he will not have a very exciting time.
Runtime: 10 min
7:40 AM

Peppa Pig — 07:40

Mummy Pig joins with the other mummies to practise fighting fires at the fire station. The fire brigade demonstrate their practice using their motto.
Runtime: 5 min
7:45 AM

Tim Rex in Space — 07:45

Tim and Kai try to photograph the illusive SpaceBug.
Runtime: 15 min
8:00 AM

New: Stan & Gran — 08:00

The seed in Grandad's new bird feeder is disappearing and Stan spies a mystery! Yet spotting the birdfeeder bandit is not easy!!
Runtime: 15 min
8:15 AM

PAW Patrol — 08:15

When Winnie bakes a cinnamon roll so big it could crush the competition and the whole town, Ryder and the pups have to cook up a plan to save the day.
Runtime: 10 min
8:25 AM

Milo — 08:25

Milo, Lofty and Lark are very excited when footballer Charlie Cheetah needs his kit cleaning for the cup final.
Runtime: 15 min
8:40 AM

Peppa Pig — 08:40

The Aquarium: Goldie the Goldfish is feeling a little lonely, so Peppa takes her to the aquarium.
Runtime: 5 min
8:45 AM

Peppa Pig — 08:45

George's Racing Car: It's a beautiful day, but Peppa, George and Grandpa Pig are sitting inside watching the motor racing on the television!
Runtime: 5 min
8:50 AM

Peppa Pig — 08:50

Daddy Pig is left behind when everyone takes Grampy Rabbit's little boat to the riverside picnic spot.
Runtime: 5 min
8:55 AM

Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 08:55

After banning Gaston from the castle, the elves and fairies are out looking for him when they discover a speaking door which leads to the dwarf mine.
Runtime: 10 min
9:05 AM

New: Milkshake! Story Den — 09:05

Join Kiera for a magical story about tiny dream-makers who live hidden between the walls of your home. Each night they fill your dreams with wonder and adventure!
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 30 min
2:20 PM

Married to a Stranger — 14:20

Behind closed doors. 5 gripping stories of secrets, suspicion and deception. Bliss moves in with charming, unconventional Nathan - and his two wives. (2025)
Runtime: 1 hr 40 min
4:00 PM

Castle — 16:00

One of Esposito's old cases is reexamined by Castle and Beckett because of a clue left at a crime scene involving an armoured car driver's murder.
Runtime: 55 min
4:55 PM

Love Nature — 16:55

We visit the towering Coastal Redwoods of Mid-Wales - one of the most historically significant stands of trees in the UK. These majestic trees thrive in the Welsh climate.
Runtime: 5 min
5:00 PM

5 News with Dan Walker — 17:00

Join Dan Walker and the team for the news that matters to you.
Runtime: 1 hr
6:00 PM

Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles — 18:00

Among the highlights of a journey Nick calls 'The Transylvania Express' are a visit to Bran Castle, the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

The Secret Life of Bees — 19:00

Steve Backshall takes a fascinating look at the 270 bee species of the UK - from the industrious honeybee to the bold bumble bee - as we probe their history, science and habitats. (Ep1/2)
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

New: The Yorkshire Vet — 20:00

When a tawny owl interrupts Peter Wright's bridge night at his village hall, all eyes are on the vet. The little owl has been hit by a car, so the cards are stacked against him.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

New: All Creatures Great and Small — 21:00

The acclaimed series return to the Dales in 1946 as a new vet in town threatens the status quo, James struggles to treat a cat with a mystery illness, and Jimmy prepares for school.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Child Snatcher 3: Who Took... — 22:00

...Lynda & Dawn? In the '80s, the village of Narborough was shattered by the brutal murder of two teens. This documentary reveals how, for the first time, DNA profiling identified a killer.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min
11:55 PM

New: Fatal First Dates — 23:55

Gripping true crime documentary series. A Canadian girl travels to England to finally be with a boy that she thought she was in love with. But his violence leads to a tragic attack.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on Channel 5 tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on Channel 5, you can watch The Secret Life of Bees, New: The Yorkshire Vet, New: All Creatures Great and Small, and Child Snatcher 3: Who Took.... Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch Channel 5 live?

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When does programming end on Channel 5 today?

Today's programming on Channel 5 ends at 00:55 with New: Fatal First Dates.

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