What’s On 5STAR
Today Wednesday 8 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on 5STAR
today.
07:30
Thane Offers – Teleshopping
08:10
Rich Kids Go Skint
S02E05
A wealthy 19-year-old moves in with a single mother from Watford
A wealthy 19-year-old who lives in his parents’ seven-bedroom family home moves in with a single mother from Watford, discovering how to have fun without spending any money and buying a new outfit from a charity shop
09:00
Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun
S08E14
A couple who traded in the delights of Essex for a home in a `pueblo blanco”
A couple who traded in the delights of Essex for a home in a beautiful `pueblo blanco”, or traditional white village, on a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean. They’ve set up there as cheesemongers, bringing the delights of British cheeses such as Cheddar, Stilton and Wensleydale to a passionate expat and increasing Spanish clientele
10:00
Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law
S01E21
A team are on the trail of a criminal gang carrying out a spate of burglaries in Kent
A team are on the trail of a criminal gang carrying out a spate of burglaries in Kent. Elsewhere, guard Lewis and dog handler Keith are called to a violent incident outside of a shopping centre in Coventry after a fight breaks out inside a betting shop
11:00
Traffic Cops
S12E01
An insight into the working life of officers patrolling Britain’s roads
Jamie Theakston returns with a focus on officers on patrol in North Yorkshire, beginning as they clamp down on young drivers causing danger on the county’s roads. On the outskirts of York, officers suspect drugs are involved when a young, speeding driver collides with a lorry, while police are forced to use a stinger and puncture three tyres to stop a repeat drunk and drugged driver near Selby
12:00
Traffic Cops
S10E05
Officers pursue a car suspected of being linked to the drugs trade
Ant Horsley is one of a team of officers pursuing a car suspected of being linked to the drugs trade, and a high-speed and hazardous chase ensues across the Peak District. Ant is also involved when another car is pulled over near a busy junction and its driver is arrested, with police finding what they suspect to be rocks of crack cocaine and heroin parcelled up in the car
13:00
Traffic Cops
S10E06
PC Craig Dawes attends a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and car
PC Craig Dawes attends a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and car, where he and Sgt Matt Edwards secure the site for crash investigators, who try to piece together what happened. Sgt Scott Riley spots and follows a biker he thinks looks suspicious, with a computer check indicating the bike is not licensed or insured
14:00
Police Interceptors
S14E04
The helicopter spots five runners from a crashed car
Damo is involved in a high-speed pursuit, but the driver manages to give him the slip, while interceptors’ helicopter spots five runners from a crashed car. Dog handler Mo is called out to a mansion, Jacko tackles an angry mob after taking down a dodgy scooter driver, and Spike and Pete stop a speeding car driven by a fast talker
15:00
Police Interceptors
S14E05
A motorist calls the police to report one of the officers for stealing his car
Rookie team member Rachael faces a baptism of fire on a night shift, from a face-off with a driver threatening her colleague Lee’s family, to the pursuit of a high-speed Mercedes carrying with a pregnant passenger. Elsewhere, Liam plays a pitch-black game of hunt the knife in the aftermath of a terrifying armed robbery, dog handler Mo deals with a double fire before arresting a man who appears to be stealing from a phone box, and a motorist picks up the phone and calls the police to report interceptor Chris for stealing his car
16:00
Police Interceptors
S14E06
A failure to stop turns into a kidnapping
A failure to stop in Hartlepool turns into an armed stand-off and a full-blown kidnapping situation, while a 14-year-old boy is found in possession of a bag of crack cocaine, cash and a knife. Lee goes on a high-speed pursuit through Stockton, and Jacko and Simon tackle a drug driver who is wearing a balaclava
17:00
Shoplifters & Scammers: At War with the Law
S01E21
A team are on the trail of a criminal gang carrying out a spate of burglaries in Kent
A team are on the trail of a criminal gang carrying out a spate of burglaries in Kent. Elsewhere, guard Lewis and dog handler Keith are called to a violent incident outside of a shopping centre in Coventry after a fight breaks out inside a betting shop
18:00
Home and Away
With Remi’s support, a nervous Bree seeks out Cash and admits she was wrong
18:30
Home and Away
Eden works around Felicity’s wedding issues
19:00
GPs: Behind Closed Doors
S06E16
A man with diabetes visits the surgery after losing five stone
A man with diabetes visits the surgery after losing five stone in an attempt to avoid having to go on insulin, doctors help a woman struggling to give up smoking and Dr Harris is handed a urine sample in a perfume bottle. Other patients include a man suffering from stress after his wife has been taken seriously ill, and a returning patient who is in the midst of an ongoing battle with depression and alcoholism
20:00
Car Pound Cops: Give Me My Car Back!
S01E14
Following the work of vehicle recovery crews
21:00
Contagion
Thriller, starring Matt Damon and Kate Winslet
2011 – Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
A deadly virus sweeps across the globe, and an international team of scientists struggles to both find a vaccine and prevent the disease spreading further. The husband of one of the first victims tries to cope with the impact on his family, while an online conspiracy theorist claims to have developed a cure. Thriller, with Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Laurence Fishburne
22:10
Contagion
Thriller, starring Matt Damon and Kate Winslet
2011 – Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
A deadly virus sweeps across the globe, and an international team of scientists struggles to both find a vaccine and prevent the disease spreading further. The husband of one of the first victims tries to cope with the impact on his family, while an online conspiracy theorist claims to have developed a cure. Thriller, with Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Laurence Fishburne
23:10
Dracula Untold
Fantasy adventure, starring Luke Evans
2014 – Horror, Action, Drama, Fantasy, War
A Romanian knight fights to defend his homeland against Turkish invaders. Faced with overwhelming odds, he enters into a dangerous bargain to gain supernatural powers so he can drive off his enemies – but the deal could cost him his humanity as he transforms into a terrifying monster. Fantasy adventure, starring Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper and Charles Dance
00:25
Dracula Untold
Fantasy adventure, starring Luke Evans
2014 – Horror, Action, Drama, Fantasy, War
A Romanian knight fights to defend his homeland against Turkish invaders. Faced with overwhelming odds, he enters into a dangerous bargain to gain supernatural powers so he can drive off his enemies – but the deal could cost him his humanity as he transforms into a terrifying monster. Fantasy adventure, starring Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper and Charles Dance
01:00
Skin A&E
S03E10
Four top dermatologists treat patients for cysts, lipomas and skin tags
02:00
The Cruise: Below Deck
S01E03
Scarlet Lady nears the end of a cruise around the Caribbean
Scarlet Lady, one of the newest and most luxurious ships at sea, is nearing the end of a cruise around the Caribbean. And while the seas might be calm, there are some rough heads on board after last night’s ‘Scarlet Night’ pool party
03:00
It’s Your Fault I’m Fat
S02E01
A 19-year-old starts a six-week diet plan
