What’s On Channel 5 Today Friday 26 May 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Channel 5 today.
03:00
Inside the Tower of London
S01E04
Cameras follow the structure’s Raven Master
Cameras follow Chris, the ancient structure’s Raven Master, and General Nicholas Houghton, former Chief of Defence staff and current Constable of the Tower. Plus, a look at the original document which reveals how brutally Guy Fawkes was tortured
03:50
GPs: Behind Closed Doors
S07E23
A patient arrives concerned about ongoing chest pains
A patient arrives concerned about ongoing chest pains, which he is convinced is a side effect from his blood pressure medicine and is desperate for answers. Dr Ashraf speaks to a man who may have picked something up after a recent holiday in Egypt. Paramedic Kim treats a little boy who is struggling to breathe and a woman is increasingly concerned about an undiagnosed chronic joint pain in both her hands
04:35
Wildlife SOS
S02E04
The work of a wildlife sanctuary
05:05
House Doctor
S02E01
A slightly neglected 200-year-old cottage
Ann Maurice helps a widower sell his 200-year-old cottage so he can pack up and start a new life in Scotland. The property is basically sound, but has an air of bachelor neglect made worse by the owner’s pet Labrador, which acts like it owns the place
05:25
Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures
S01E20
How a canal lock help boats travel up and down hill
05:35
Pip and Posy
S01E50
The duo see Jamila building a snow rhino and invite her to join them
05:40
Thomas & Friends
S22E05
Rebecca is impressed by Belle putting out a fire
05:55
Peppa Pig
S04E02
Daddy Pig takes Peppa and George to visit a house that Mr Bull is building
06:00
Peppa Pig
S05E33
The family heads to Paris
06:05
Peppa Pig
S05E34
George and Peppa go to play with their cousin Chloe and her friends
06:10
Peppa Pig
S05E35
The family goes on a walk
06:15
Blue’s Clues & You
S01E11
Magenta needs new glasses
06:40
Oggy Oggy
S01E25
Animated adventures of a blue cat
06:45
Odo
S01E27
The owl has lots of ideas for new businesses
06:55
Fireman Sam
S12E10
Malcolm joins the Wild Men of Pontypandy for a cook-out
07:05
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!
Thomas finds that leadership is about more than just being boss
07:15
Sesame Street Mecha Builders
S01E04
Zee is ready to launch his rocket into space
07:30
Peppa Pig
S03E29
Dr Hamster the vet visits Peppa’s playgroup
07:35
Peppa Pig
S01E21
Mummy celebrates her birthday
07:40
Paw Patrol
Big Hairy’s little brother falls into a hole
08:00
Pip and Posy
S02E04
Posy is headed to Pip’s house for lunch, but she fills up on snacks
08:10
The Adventures of Paddington
S02E44
Paddington learns that playing with neighbours is more fun than outdoing them
08:25
Paw Patrol
S04E05
Rubble falls asleep while reading a storybook
Rubble falls asleep while reading a storybook about Buddy the hiccuping dragon. He cannot believe his eyes when Buddy jumps right out of the story and plays a game of hide-and-seek throughout Adventure Bay
08:40
Kangaroo Beach
S01E05
Neville builds a shark-spotting drone
08:50
Milo
S01E05
Chef Pierre’s tales inspire Milo, Lofty and Lark
09:00
Peppa Pig
S01E31
Peppa learns ballet
09:05
Milkshake! Story Den
S01E10
Join Kemi for The Day Fin Flooded the World
09:15
Jeremy Vine
S2023E105
The broadcaster discusses the issues of the day
11:15
Storm Huntley
S2023E10
Debate on the day’s talking points continues
12:15
Alexis Conran
S2023E10
The important stories of the day
13:45
Home and Away
Ava and Theo resolve their issues
14:15
Secret Stalker: Abducting Lacy
Thriller, starring Bree Williamson
2019
A young mother proudly shares all her personal information, selfies and family photos. But when she welcomes her 10,000th follower, she is unaware that her new friend is actually the biological mother of her adopted daughter – and is about to make her life hell. Thriller, starring Bree Williamson
16:00
Paul Martin’s Antiques Showdown
S01E05
A slide rule is among the possible choices in the final West Midlands challenge
As it’s the final showdown of the week, Paul Martin and Rachel Holland are on a mission to secure items they are confident will sell well at the West Midlands auction. Will they choose a Fuller’s cylindrical slide rule, some Royal Crown Derby or an unusual silver candle extinguisher?
18:00
Eggheads
S22E08
The Shuttle Watchers take on the Eggheads
18:30
Eggheads
S22E09
The Afflicted give the mighty Eggheads as much trouble as possible
19:00
Jane McDonald: My Yorkshire
S01E04
The singer heads to Scarborough
The singer heads to Scarborough, where she used to go on family day trips when she was growing up, taking a trip on a pedalo and riding the tram up the hill from the beach to the town centre. Her next stop is the village of Goathland, where hit drama Heartbeat was filmed, meeting her friend Tricia Penrose, who played barmaid Gina
20:00
Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out
S05E03
Susan travels to the south coast of Wales
21:00
Ken Dodd: 60 Years of Laughter
A celebration of the comedian’s career
A celebration of the comedian, who was embraced by the emerging TV age, while always keeping alive the old-school comedy of the music hall. Through his amazing routines, interviews and one-liners, the programme examines the career of this student of comedy, who was also a highly successful recording artist. With contributions by friends, colleagues and fans from down the years, including Anita Harris, Roger McGough, Ricky Tomlinson and David Morrissey
23:00
True Lies
Action comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
1994 – Action, Thriller
Movie cast
A seemingly ordinary computer salesman leads a double life as a secret agent battling international terrorism. His naive wife is unaware of his dual employment, and goes in search of adventure – only to end up in the clutches of terrorists who have stolen a nuclear weapon. James Cameron’s action comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold
03:30
Inside the Tower of London
S01E03
Cameras follow a new recruit for the Beefeaters
Examining the execution of German spies captured in the two world wars. There’s a profile of suffragette Leonora Cohen, who took aim at the crown jewels to publicise her cause. There’s a look back to 2014, when the Tower hosted a display of nearly 900,000 ceramic poppies in the moat for Remembrance Day. In the Royal Armouries after dark, curator Bridget examines a telling reminder of the horrors of war. Plus, another new recruit joins the Beefeaters
