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GREAT! action TV Guide

See what's on GREAT! action on Thursday 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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GREAT! action Schedule — Thu 17 Sep

12:10 AM

The Baron — 00:10

Whilst captive on a freighter, Mannering and Cordelia uncover a plot to steal an American space capsule. Can they escape the ship and alert the US navy to the crew's nefarious plan?
Runtime: 1 hr
1:10 AM

The Persuaders! — 01:10

Brett wakes up to a unique 'morning after' having acquired a new wife! With a plot to abduct a Swedish diplomat in the works can Brett get his head right in time?
Runtime: 1 hr
2:10 AM

Asteroid: Final Impact — 02:10

Action with Mark Lutz. When an asteroid threatens to obliterate Earth, a discredited astrophysicist is humanity's last hope. Armed with cutting-edge tech, can he prevent a global disaster? (2015)
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
3:40 AM

Coast Guard Alaska — 03:40

Witness the U.S. Coastguard at work as they battle the elements to perform daring sea rescues and save the lives of those in danger.
Runtime: 45 min
4:25 AM

Good News on GREAT! Extra — 04:25

Heartwarming good news stories from the UK and beyond.
Runtime: 10 min
4:35 AM

Air Rescue — 04:35

A holidaymaker is caught in a deadly ocean rip current, a skydiver is airlifted to hospital, and a groom-to-be is left gripping to the side of a mountain with a suspected broken leg.
Runtime: 25 min
5:00 AM

Air Rescue — 05:00

An injured man clings to the rocks after falling into the ocean, and a head-on car collision leaves two tourists fighting for their lives.
Runtime: 25 min
5:25 AM

Air Rescue — 05:25

A group of amateur scuba divers find themselves in trouble when their boat capsizes, and a son tries to get urgent help for his dad after a nasty trailbike accident.
Runtime: 25 min
5:50 AM

Good News on GREAT! Extra — 05:50

Heartwarming good news stories from the UK and beyond.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 AM

Teleshopping — 06:00

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 AM

Teleshopping — 06:30

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
7:00 AM

Teleshopping — 07:00

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 AM

Teleshopping — 07:30

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 AM

Teleshopping — 08:00

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 AM

Teleshopping — 08:30

Teleshopping.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 AM

Good News on GREAT! Extra — 09:00

Heartwarming good news stories from the UK and beyond.
Runtime: 10 min
9:10 AM

Raiders Of The Lost Art — 09:10

It took nearly three centuries for El Greco's paintings to be truly appreciated by the art world; no artist has ever proven more ahead of his time.
Runtime: 30 min
9:40 AM

Raiders Of The Lost Art — 09:40

The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, and Pablo Picasso was accused of the crime. Plus, the incredible stories of how many other lost da Vinci works were eventually reclaimed.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:40 AM

Buck And The Preacher — 10:40

Western with Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. As bounty hunters circle, can an ex-soldier and a conman preacher do whatever it takes to lead a wagon of former enslaved people to a new life? (1972)
Runtime: 56 min
11:36 AM

This Week Back Then — 11:36

How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network takes you back in time, remembering stories from this week back then.
Runtime: 5 min
11:41 AM

Buck And The Preacher — 11:41

Western with Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. As bounty hunters circle, can an ex-soldier and a conman preacher do whatever it takes to lead a wagon of former enslaved people to a new life? (1972)
Runtime: 1 hr 19 min
1:00 PM

The Unit — 13:00

Jonas goes on a mission, enlisting the help of some local militants to hunt down a terrorist known as "The Butcher". Mack takes on the task of arranging Hector's final funeral preparations.
Runtime: 1 hr
2:00 PM

Burn Notice — 14:00

Fiona is about to get released from prison but an agent from MI6 tries to prevent that from happening. Sam and Barry get trapped in a house on the beach.
Runtime: 1 hr
3:00 PM

Burn Notice — 15:00

Sam agrees to help his girlfriend's son, who's in over his head with a loan shark. Meanwhile, Michael and Fiona reconnect as they search for the person who sabotaged his last mission.
Runtime: 1 hr
4:00 PM

A Murderer Upstairs — 16:00

Taut thriller starring Josie Davis. After her stepdaughter witnesses a murder, Cindy tries to protect her. But as the truth unravels, is the greatest danger living under her own roof (2017)?
Runtime: 1 hr 50 min
5:50 PM

Good News on GREAT! Extra — 17:50

Heartwarming good news stories from the UK and beyond.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

The Unit — 18:00

Jonas goes on a mission, enlisting the help of some local militants to hunt down a terrorist known as "The Butcher". Mack takes on the task of arranging Hector's final funeral preparations.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

Burn Notice — 19:00

Fiona is about to get released from prison but an agent from MI6 tries to prevent that from happening. Sam and Barry get trapped in a house on the beach.
Runtime: 1 hr
8:00 PM

Burn Notice — 20:00

Sam agrees to help his girlfriend's son, who's in over his head with a loan shark. Meanwhile, Michael and Fiona reconnect as they search for the person who sabotaged his last mission.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Layer Cake — 21:00

Stylish gangland thriller with Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller. One last job drags a ready-to-retire drug dealer deeper into London's underworld. But will he come out on top - or lose his head? (2004)
Runtime: 56 min
9:56 PM

This Week Back Then — 21:56

How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network takes you back in time, remembering stories from this week back then.
Runtime: 5 min
10:01 PM

Layer Cake — 22:01

Stylish gangland thriller with Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller. One last job drags a ready-to-retire drug dealer deeper into London's underworld. But will he come out on top - or lose his head? (2004)
Runtime: 1 hr 14 min
11:15 PM

The Avengers — 23:15

With Tara on holiday, Steed recruits his aristocratic friend to help him find the assassin responsible for the deaths of multiple agents. The case soon leads them to an unlikely killer.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on GREAT! action tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on GREAT! action, you can watch Burn Notice, Layer Cake, and This Week Back Then. Check the full schedule for more details.

When does programming end on GREAT! action today?

Today's programming on GREAT! action ends at 00:15 with The Avengers.

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.