What’s On 5Action
Today Sunday 26 February 2023
A full run down of everything airing on 5Action
today.
06:00
Teleshopping
Home shopping
08:00
Shop: Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
09:00
Trucking Hell
S03E02
Tez and his crew deal with a 20-ton milk tanker sinking in a muddy field
10:00
WWE: SmackDown Highlights
S01E160
Spectacular wrestling action
11:00
WWE: Raw Highlights
S01E161
Wrestling action with the superstars of WWE
12:00
Police Interceptors
S13E05
Ortis Deley and Rick Edwards join police using cutting-edge technology to fight crime
In this special edition, Ortis Deley and Rick Edwards join police using cutting-edge technology to crack down on crime, including tiny thermal-imaging cameras, handheld fingerprint sensors and tracking drones. Ortis joins Cheshire interceptors on a thrilling motorway pursuit, while Rick and the team tackle a drug driver and officers discover a massive cannabis farm
13:00
Police Interceptors
S13E07
An arrest snowballs into a firearms stand-off for Damo
An arrest snowballs into a firearms stand-off for Damo, while Spike uncovers a stash of cannabis stored with shotguns and police dog Ronnie lands right on top of a wanted man. Ben chases a runaway driver, and Paul catches a hit-and-run culprit, who then kicks off in his car
14:00
Police Interceptors
S13E08
A disqualified driver will not accept he is in the wrong
The pursuit of a white van tearing up the turf in Willington proves to be a family affair, while two-year-old German shepherd cross Titan earns his spurs, and Paul is sent on a roundabout hunt for a drunk driver. And Sam discusses police policy with a disqualified driver who will not accept he’s in the wrong
15:00
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Western, starring Henry Fonda
1966 – Western
A poker player plans to renounce his gambling ways and become a farmer to support his family. When he learns of a high-stakes game he cannot resist, but ends up losing everything and suffering a heart attack. His wife steps into the breach to finish the game and try to win back her savings – but she has never played poker before. Western, starring Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward and Jason Robards
16:05
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
16:10
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Western, starring Henry Fonda
1966 – Western
A poker player plans to renounce his gambling ways and become a farmer to support his family. When he learns of a high-stakes game he cannot resist, but ends up losing everything and suffering a heart attack. His wife steps into the breach to finish the game and try to win back her savings – but she has never played poker before. Western, starring Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward and Jason Robards
17:00
Drums Across the River
Western, starring Audie Murphy
1954 – Western
An innocent man falls foul of a devious criminal, and ends up accused of stealing a shipment of gold. However, he comes up with a scheme to bring the real culprits to justice, but along the way ends up battling personal prejudices and treachery. Western, starring Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger and Hugh O’Brian
18:00
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
18:05
Drums Across the River
Western, starring Audie Murphy
1954 – Western
An innocent man falls foul of a devious criminal, and ends up accused of stealing a shipment of gold. However, he comes up with a scheme to bring the real culprits to justice, but along the way ends up battling personal prejudices and treachery. Western, starring Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger and Hugh O’Brian
18:35
Escape to Victory
Second World War adventure, starring Michael Caine
1981 – Drama, War
Allied PoWs take to the football field when a group of Nazi officers comes up with the idea to have them take on a German team for a propaganda event. However, the prisoners see a chance to escape during the match. Second World War adventure, with Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow and Daniel Massey. Soccer legends also making appearances include Pele, Bobby Moore and Ossie Ardiles
19:35
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
19:40
Escape to Victory
Second World War adventure, starring Michael Caine
1981 – Drama, War
Allied PoWs take to the football field when a group of Nazi officers comes up with the idea to have them take on a German team for a propaganda event. However, the prisoners see a chance to escape during the match. Second World War adventure, with Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Max von Sydow and Daniel Massey. Soccer legends also making appearances include Pele, Bobby Moore and Ossie Ardiles
21:00
Contraband
Crime thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg
2012 – Thriller, Action, Drama, Crime
Successful international smuggler Chris Farraday turns his back on a life of crime to raise a family. However, his brother-in-law crosses a powerful drug lord, who forces Chris to transport billions of dollars of counterfeit money into the US, or his wife and children will be killed. Crime thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi and Ben Foster
22:00
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
22:05
Contraband
Crime thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg
2012 – Thriller, Action, Drama, Crime
Successful international smuggler Chris Farraday turns his back on a life of crime to raise a family. However, his brother-in-law crosses a powerful drug lord, who forces Chris to transport billions of dollars of counterfeit money into the US, or his wife and children will be killed. Crime thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi and Ben Foster
23:10
Max Payne
Action thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg
2008 – Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
A tormented cop searches in vain for the man who killed his wife while also investigating a series of murders connected to an experimental drug that causes nightmarish hallucinations. However, he finds himself pursued by a vengeful woman who thinks he was involved in the death of her sister. Action thriller, based on the video game, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Beau Bridges
00:10
Entertainment News on 5
Showbiz news and gossip
00:15
Max Payne
Action thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg
2008 – Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
A tormented cop searches in vain for the man who killed his wife while also investigating a series of murders connected to an experimental drug that causes nightmarish hallucinations. However, he finds himself pursued by a vengeful woman who thinks he was involved in the death of her sister. Action thriller, based on the video game, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Beau Bridges
01:15
World’s Strongest Man 2022
S2022E10
Action from the fifth and final heat
Action from the fifth and concluding heat in Sacramento, California, as the line-up for the final in the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition was confirmed. Scotland’s Luke Stoltman, the brother of reigning champion Tom was involved in this heat, along with former wrestler Evan Singleton of America and formidable Icelandic competitor Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace
02:15
World’s Strongest Man 2022: The Final
S2022E11
The conclusion of the competition
Action from the conclusion of the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman competition, held in Sacramento, California. The 10 finalists tackled six gruelling events in a bit to win the title claimed by Great Britain’s Tom Stoltman in 2021. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace
03:35
Florida’s Mega Sinkholes
S02E06
What it is like to live in an area hit by 1,700 sinkholes every year
Much of Florida sits on porous rock that is easily eroded and prone to collapse, leading the Sunshine State to be hit by 1,700 sinkholes every year. Cameras reveal what it’s like to live in an area where the ground could collapse beneath your feet at any moment
