Bangers & Cash Takes Over U&Yesterday: Your Insider Guide to the Week’s Must‑Watch Episodes
This week U&Yesterday keeps it classic with a lineup that will satisfy car lovers, history buffs, travel enthusiasts and the curious at heart.
Monday, 26 October 2026 – 08:00
Bangers & Cash – 08:00 – 09:00 – Ford Granada: A rare 1968 Honda N600 car emerges from a lock up in County Durham and Derek’s in Scotland to collect an original RAC Bedford van. S7 Ep13.
Opinion: Still entertaining.
Recommendation: Adults 18‑49, car enthusiasts – pick this if you love classic British cars.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 – 06:10
Great Continental Railway Journeys – 06:10 – 07:10 – Dresden to Kiel: Michael Portillo travels through Germany, revealing how British yachtsmen spied on the German navy in the early 20th century. S2 Ep3.
Opinion: One of the better options.
Recommendation: History and travel lovers, ages 25‑54.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 – 10:00
World War II From Above – 10:00 – 11:00 – D‑Day: Experts uncover a WWII German trench system revealing a daring commando raid to capture it. And, the sunken remains of a tank show how dangerous preparations for D‑Day were. S1 Ep4.
Opinion: Holds up well.
Recommendation: Adults 18‑49, history aficionados.
Thursday, 29 October 2026 – 12:00
Antiques Roadshow – 12:00 – 13:00 – Cardiff Castle 2: Fiona Bruce and the team return to Cardiff Castle where items include an elaborately decorated Indian flask and a rare piece of porcelain. S40 Ep18.
Opinion: Reliable.
Recommendation: Adults 18‑49, antiques enthusiasts and families.
Friday, 30 October 2026 – 19:00
Explore with Simon Reeve – 19:00 – 20:00 – Istanbul and Anatolia: Simon Reeve examines the friction between Eastern and Western mentalities in Turkey, finding tension between liberal and Islamic cultures. S1 Ep3.
Opinion: Still entertaining.
Recommendation: Adults 25‑54, travel enthusiasts.
Saturday, 31 October 2026 – 21:00
Tribe with Bruce Parry – 21:00 – 22:00 – New. Marapu: The explorer visits an Indonesian island where people practice the ancient religion of Marapu, whose ancestral spirits demand blood sacrifice from its followers. S1 Ep3.
Opinion: Holds up well.
Recommendation: Adults 18‑49, culture seekers.
Sunday, 1 November 2026 – 08:00
Bangers & Cash – 08:00 – 09:00 – Ford Granada: A rare 1968 Honda N600 car emerges from a lock up in County Durham and Derek’s in Scotland to collect an original RAC Bedford van. S7 Ep13.
Opinion: Reliable.
Recommendation: Adults 18‑49, classic car lovers.
Bottom line: This week’s lineup delivers a balanced mix of nostalgia, adventure and history. Whether you’re a die‑hard fan of classic cars or you’re looking for a deep dive into the past, U&Yesterday has something to keep you hooked. Tune in and enjoy the ride.
Related Episodes
Great Continental Railway Journeys – 27 Oct 2026 06:10 – a look at German rail history.
World War II From Above – 28 Oct 2026 10:00 – wartime trench revelations.
Antiques Roadshow – 29 Oct 2026 12:00 – a Cardiff Castle treasure hunt.
Tribe with Bruce Parry – 31 Oct 2026 21:00 – Indonesian island rituals.