What’s On Channel 5 Today Saturday 20 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 5 today.
03:00
The Yorkshire Vet
S09E02
Peter treats a ewe that is struggling to give birth to twin lambs
Peter treats a ewe that is struggling to give birth to twin lambs, and also performs a complicated and risky surgery on a tawny owl to remove the bird’s ruptured eyeball. Julian examines a herd of cows from a breed that is on the endangered species list, a young alpaca has been unable to stand or walk since birth, and a dog lover is left distraught when one of his four-legged friends brutally attacks another
03:55
Witches: A Century of Murder
S01E02
A profile of Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins
Suzannah Lipscomb’s investigation into the notorious 17th-century witch trials concludes with a profile of Matthew Hopkins, the opportunistic puritan witch-hunter who transformed paranoia about Satanism into a lucrative business as he hanged hundreds of people for crimes they could not possibly have committed. Making use of contemporary reports, Suzannah paints a portrait of a man who believed he could cross any boundary and break any law to achieve his goals. Naming himself `Witchfinder General”, Hopkins toured the country charging fees for his services, but Suzannah’s research reveals that ultimately, the public’s distaste for witches was not as strong as its hatred of being conned by charlatans. Hopkins would eventually die of tuberculosis in relative obscurity, but his malign legacy lived on across the Atlantic, as witch-hunts began in Salem, Massachusetts
04:40
Wildlife SOS
S01E11
The work of an animal sanctuary
05:05
House Doctor
S06E10
A Victorian house in Norwich
Property expert Ann Maurice tackles a three-bedroom terraced Victorian house in Norwich which, thanks to a vast array of deeply personal belongings, overpowering paintwork and too much furniture, has been languishing on the market for three months. A few coats of paint to neutralise the colour scheme, some effective storage ideas and a ruthless purge of useless items certainly impress the owner
05:30
Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures
S01E14
The inquisitive puppet explores Cardiff
05:45
Paw Patrol
Carlos and Tracker search for buried treasure
06:00
Peppa Pig
S02E26
Mummy and Daddy Pig plan a party
06:05
Peppa Pig
S02E37
Suzy has an imaginary friend
06:10
Pip and Posy
S01E14
The pair have fun making hats
06:20
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom
S02E32
Everybody is invited to a party at Granny and Granpapa Thistle’s castle
06:30
Shane the Chef
S01E41
Shane, Sam, Sid and Mama get stuck up a tree while picking cherries
06:40
Noddy: Toyland Detective
S02E06
Smartysaurus is about to launch into space in her new rocket
06:55
Fireman Sam
S09E10
Hannah arranges for her father to take Mandy up in his hot air balloon
07:15
Paw Patrol
S03E22
Daring Danny X jeopardises the team’s chances in a local film festival
07:30
Pip and Posy
S01E15
Pip invents a detective game
07:35
Peppa Pig
S04E27
Peppa goes to Buckingham Palace
07:45
Milo
S01E33
Lofty, Milo and Lark are enlisted to protect the Royal Cookbook
08:05
The Adventures of Paddington
S01E09
The children want to go camping in the treehouse
08:20
Santiago of the Seas
S01E17
Cecilia needs to be saved from the dreaded Ghost Ship
08:35
Pirata & Capitano
S02E25
The duo find the Pryor’s Atlas
09:05
Pop Paper City
S01E16
The friends take part in a mountain hiking competition
09:15
Reu & Harper’s Wonder World
S01E01
Educational cartoon about cultures and customs around the world
09:30
Mimi’s World
S01E26
Letty realises how much she loves her little brother
09:40
Daisy & Ollie
S03E13
The children want to know what a marathon is
09:50
The World According to Grandpa
S01E22
Louie asks who invented words
10:00
The Smurfs
S01E46
Gargamel places a magical armoire in the forest
10:15
SpongeBob SquarePants
S09E42
Sandy makes great acorn-based food
10:30
Cash in the Attic
Helping people make money
11:00
Police Interceptors
S18E10
Officers pursue a transit van tearaway
12:00
Mirror Mirror
Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts
2012 – Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Movie cast
A princess is banished to a dark forest after the death of her father, leaving her wicked stepmother to rule over the kingdom. The exiled aristocrat joins forces with a band of rebellious dwarfs to reclaim her father’s throne and stop the evil queen seducing the prince she is in love with. Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer
13:10
Mirror Mirror
Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts
2012 – Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Movie cast
A princess is banished to a dark forest after the death of her father, leaving her wicked stepmother to rule over the kingdom. The exiled aristocrat joins forces with a band of rebellious dwarfs to reclaim her father’s throne and stop the evil queen seducing the prince she is in love with. Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins and Armie Hammer
14:10
The ‘Burbs
Black comedy, starring Tom Hanks
1989 – Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Movie cast
The arrival of secretive neighbours sparks an unhealthy curiosity in a group of friends, leading them to go to bizarre lengths to discover the truth about the newcomers. However, their investigations take an even weirder twist when they begin to suspect their unseen fellow suburbanites are part of a cannibalistic cult. Joe Dante’s black comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman and Henry Gibson
15:15
The ‘Burbs
Black comedy, starring Tom Hanks
1989 – Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Movie cast
The arrival of secretive neighbours sparks an unhealthy curiosity in a group of friends, leading them to go to bizarre lengths to discover the truth about the newcomers. However, their investigations take an even weirder twist when they begin to suspect their unseen fellow suburbanites are part of a cannibalistic cult. Joe Dante’s black comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman and Henry Gibson
16:15
The Terminal
Comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones
2004 – Comedy, Drama
Movie cast
An Eastern European en route to America is stranded at JFK Airport when a coup in his native country leaves him in a diplomatic no-man’s land. His nation ceases to exist, meaning he can neither return home nor set foot on the streets of New York. Stuck indefinitely inside the terminal, he sets out to make some sort of a life for himself. Steven Spielberg’s comedy, with Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci and Chi McBride
17:20
The Terminal
Comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones
2004 – Comedy, Drama
Movie cast
An Eastern European en route to America is stranded at JFK Airport when a coup in his native country leaves him in a diplomatic no-man’s land. His nation ceases to exist, meaning he can neither return home nor set foot on the streets of New York. Stuck indefinitely inside the terminal, he sets out to make some sort of a life for himself. Steven Spielberg’s comedy, with Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci and Chi McBride
18:55
The Vicar of Dibley: 30 Years of Laughs
A celebration of Richard Curtis’s sitcom
Documentary celebrating Richard Curtis’s much-loved sitcom, featuring clips along with insight and analysis from cast, crew and celebrity fans. The programme examines how the fictional village of Dibley was never the same once Dawn French’s inimitable comedy creation Geraldine Granger arrived as the new vicar, and there is a look at the Comic Relief specials
20:20
The Royal Kitchen: Upstairs, Downstairs
S01E01
A look at royal culinary traditions
Light-hearted glimpse into the world of the British royal family, looking at how the monarchy’s culinary traditions have changed through the ages, from being sent to the Tower if you served the wrong fruit, to a political storm over the Duchess of Sussex’s penchant for avocados
21:20
The Fab Five: The King’s Grandchildren
Documentary examining the lives of the royal grandchildren
As proud grandparents, King Charles and Queen Camilla have 10 grandchildren between them, with some being princes and princesses while others have more normal existences outside the media spotlight. This programme examines the lives of the royal grandchildren and looks at how the new King and Queen might navigate the complex dynamics of this very modern family
