Channel 5 TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand Timezone)
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 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Tonight's highlights
7:00 PM
Police Interceptors
The Road Crimes Team pursue a 4x4 connected to fuel theft, interceptors battle to stop a dangerous driver a stolen lorry, and firearms cops are forced to use their big red key.
8:00 PM
New: Traffic Cops: Elite Squad One
...Squad One. Biker cop Joe responds to a serious collision after a car veers into oncoming traffic. In York, there's an operation to crack down on dangerous motorbike riders.
9:00 PM
New: Michael Palin in the Philippines
Michael's final leg takes in an island on the Foreign Office's 'do not travel list', he experiences the 'Budots' dance craze, and reflects on the Philippines' resilience. (Ep3/3)
9:55 PM
Michael Palin in the...
...Philippines: Behind the Stories. Michael and director Neil Ferguson discuss the making of Michael Palin in the Philippines, sharing remarkable stories behind its production.
Channels
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
Eden
Eden+1
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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
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ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
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Legend Xtra+1
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Movies24
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Quest+1
Really
Really+1
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RTÉ One+1
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two+1
S4C
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Sky Mix (IE)
Sky News
STV Central+1
STV North+1
Talking Pictures TV
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TLC
TLC+1
True Crime
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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 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )
12:30 AM
Cops — 00:30
A man weaves a stolen motorbike through traffic at high speeds as he tries to evade police. Deputies examine the aftermath of a violent domestic argument.
Runtime:
25 min
12:55 AM
Motorway Cops: Catching America's Speeders — 00:55
Patrol officer Malek Badeer stops a car with a dangerous DIY repair job, and patrol man Matt Rugel's routine traffic stop proves unfortunate for a wanted man.
Runtime:
1 hr
1:55 AM
Entertainment News on 5 — 01:55
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime:
5 min
2:00 AM
Must Have Ideas — 02:00
We search the world to bring you the most innovative home and garden must haves. So, sit back, relax and discover something new.
Runtime:
2 hr
4:00 AM
The Cruise: Fun-Loving Brits at Sea — 04:00
The travellers enjoy a day in Gibraltar, meeting the Barbary Macaques who inhabit the Rock, exploring its 200-year-old siege tunnels, and feeding some rescue lemurs.
Runtime:
45 min
4:45 AM
Spain with Michael Portillo — 04:45
Michael visits Valencia, where he takes a lesson in bellringing, tastes esmorzar, explores a favourite Spanish park, cooks authentic paella, and unveils the city's silk heritage. (Ep4)
Runtime:
45 min
5:30 AM
Entertainment News on 5 — 05:30
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Runtime:
5 min
5:35 AM
**Visually Signed** Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 05:35
After aliens arrive from Planet Bong to ask the Wise Old Elf to save their hot planet by restoring the plants, everyone heads off in the spaceship. (VS)
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 AM
**Visually Signed** Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 05:45
The elves and fairies arrive on Planet Bong and meet The Great Leader, before the Wise Old Elf makes the planet beautiful again. (VS)
Runtime:
15 min
6:00 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:00
Rebecca and Richard Rabbit have come to play at Peppa's house. They decide to play in their bedroom with their marble run game and they have so much fun with the plinky plonky sounds.
Runtime:
5 min
6:05 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:05
Grandpa can't find his old metal detector to look for the key for George's new toy robot lost in the long grass.
Runtime:
5 min
6:10 AM
Tweedy & Fluff — 06:10
Tweedy knows it takes water, sunshine and a lot of patience to grow a plant. Fluff on the other hand, only knows how to eat them! Waiting is not what Fluffs do best. (Ep2)
Runtime:
5 min
6:15 AM
Odo — 06:15
One of Odo's favourite trees has fallen down. But it's worse for Michael the mouse - his whole home has been swept away, and Odo promises to help him.
Runtime:
5 min
6:20 AM
Thomas & Friends — 06:20
While the Fat Controller is sick, his mother runs the railway and creates chaos by getting everyone to do the wrong jobs!
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 AM
Fireman Sam — 06:35
Moose teaches the kids how to slowly cook potatoes outdoors, but their hunger makes them impatient and soon lunch is the least of their worries...
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 AM
Peppa Pig — 06:45
Peppa is at Suzy's house and there is a pile of cardboard boxes so they play with them. Peppa and her friends turn the boxes into a shop, a spaceship and even a hospital!
Runtime:
5 min
6:50 AM
Pip and Posy — 06:50
When Pip tries teach Posy how to roller skate, he shows off his skills which makes Posy give up. Pip has to find a way to get her back on her skates.
Runtime:
5 min
6:55 AM
The Adventures of Paddington — 06:55
Paddington becomes a heroic skateboarder, thanks to Mateo and a special mask - but how magical is the mask?
Runtime:
15 min
7:10 AM
PAW Patrol — 07:10
Humdinger winds up on a runaway wagon with Mayor Goodway.
Runtime:
10 min
7:20 AM
Rubble & Crew — 07:20
...Sparkle Experience. Sierra calls in help from Rubble & Crew to build a special experience for all her fans in Builder Cove.
Runtime:
10 min
7:30 AM
Peppa Pig — 07:30
Suzy and Peppa start a secret club, but soon everyone wants to join!
Runtime:
10 min
7:40 AM
Peppa Pig — 07:40
Grandpa Pig goes to Grampy Rabbit's Boatyard to have his boat fixed.
Runtime:
5 min
7:45 AM
Tim Rex in Space — 07:45
Tim tries to relax, but Tia has other ideas.
Runtime:
10 min
7:55 AM
Stan & Gran — 07:55
Porthole is a-buzz about Grumblestunk's new beehive, but Stan spies a mystery: he can't see any bees! Porthole's hopes for honey rest on his shoulders.
Runtime:
20 min
8:15 AM
PAW Patrol — 08:15
Cap'n Turbot throws a birthday party for Wally. But when one-man band Francois takes a tumble into musical mayhem, it's up to the PAW Patrol to make sure Wally has a paw-some day!
Runtime:
10 min
8:25 AM
Milo — 08:25
When Milo, Lofty and Lark take part in the Milotown Tennis Championship, it's ball boy Lofty who shows the best teamwork off court.
Runtime:
15 min
8:40 AM
Peppa Pig — 08:40
Suzy Sheep has come to play with Peppa, and has made up a pretend friend called 'Leo Lion'.
Runtime:
5 min
8:45 AM
Peppa Pig — 08:45
Peppa, George and Daddy are in the garden painting a picture of a cherry tree when the ducks run through the paint and all over their masterpiece.
Runtime:
5 min
8:50 AM
Peppa Pig — 08:50
Grandpa Pig has built a little train called Gertrude. When he takes Peppa and George for a ride, there is room for lots of their friends.
Runtime:
5 min
8:55 AM
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom — 08:55
A card arrives in the Little Kingdom inviting everyone to a party at Granny and Granpapa Thistle's castle in the clouds. What surprises are in store?
Runtime:
10 min
9:05 AM
Pawsome Dino Rescues — 09:05
Rex and Ryder have to get a T-Rex to his birthday party and needs help from the Dino Rescue Team. Let's head to the Dino Den for another mission! (Ep6)
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
The Girl They Forgot — 14:20
A black mother enlists the help of amateur internet sleuths to try to find her missing daughter after authorities instead focus on the search for a missing white girl. (2023)
Runtime:
1 hr 40 min
4:00 PM
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun — 16:00
Shane, who runs his own pool-side bar in Torremolinos, hosts his biggest-ever event: a wedding for over 200 guests but it's critical the bar rakes in 4k.
Runtime:
1 hr
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
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea — 18:00
As winter retreats, farmers face the demands of lambing season, champion gig rowers train hard, oyster growers nurture prized stock, and a pontoon rebuild gets underway in Rock.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Police Interceptors — 19:00
The Road Crimes Team pursue a 4x4 connected to fuel theft, interceptors battle to stop a dangerous driver a stolen lorry, and firearms cops are forced to use their big red key.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:00 PM
New: Traffic Cops: Elite Squad One — 20:00
...Squad One. Biker cop Joe responds to a serious collision after a car veers into oncoming traffic. In York, there's an operation to crack down on dangerous motorbike riders.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
New: Michael Palin in the Philippines — 21:00
Michael's final leg takes in an island on the Foreign Office's 'do not travel list', he experiences the 'Budots' dance craze, and reflects on the Philippines' resilience. (Ep3/3)
Runtime:
55 min
9:55 PM
Michael Palin in the... — 21:55
...Philippines: Behind the Stories. Michael and director Neil Ferguson discuss the making of Michael Palin in the Philippines, sharing remarkable stories behind its production.
Runtime:
10 min
10:05 PM
Forensics: Murder Scene — 22:05
A recycling plant in Yorkshire is the scene of a gruesome discovery when an intact human foot is found among the waste. Who does it belong to? Is it a murder case? And who's responsible? (Ep3)
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:35 PM
Lethal Injection Survivor: The Christa Pike Killing — 23:35
Pike, who recently survived lethal injection, is one of the youngest women in the US sent to death row, after killing a young woman. This programme tells her story.
Runtime:
1 hr
Coming up tomorrow
Tomorrow on Channel 5 — 13 October 2026
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12:35 AM
CopsA little rain doesn't stop a determined quad driver from trying to outrun police. A deputy has doubts about a man's professed distrust of banks.
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1:00 AM
Must Have IdeasWe search the world to bring you the most innovative home and garden must haves. So, sit back, relax and discover something new.
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3:00 AM
Sex Dolls & Rubber Lovers: Our Secret WorldLooking at the fetish for rubber - where participants can alter their personas and change their identities - including an online fetish superstar and a dominatrix.
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3:45 AM
Holidaying with Jane McDonald & FriendsJane searches for more holiday locations, heading to Sitges, near Barcelona. Lesley Joseph rides a coach to the Highlands, and Gaby Roslin sees Berlin from above.
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4:30 AM
Warship: Life in the Royal NavyKate Humble gets rare access to warship HMS Dragon as it's abruptly hit by a storm. And JJ Chalmers revisits the Falklands conflict, recalling the loss of a warship in battle.
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5:20 AM
Entertainment News on 5A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Channel 5 tonight?
Tonight (Monday 12 October) on Channel 5, you can watch Police Interceptors, New: Traffic Cops: Elite Squad One, New: Michael Palin in the Philippines, and Michael Palin in the.... 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 00:35 (12:35 your time) with Lethal Injection Survivor: The Christa Pike Killing.
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.