Channel 5’s Must‑See Weekly TV Guide: Monday’s Family‑Friendly Adventures and Prime‑Time Drama Picks
Discover the best shows on Channel 5 this week, from interactive kids’ series in the morning to gripping dramas and news in the evening. Get tailored viewing suggestions for every age and interest, plus expert commentary on what makes each program stand out.
Kids & Family (06:50 – 09:10 BST)
06:50 – Pip and Posy (S2 Ep30)
Frankie and Posy must cross Pip’s troll bridge. Still entertaining for the little ones.
07:00 – PAW Patrol (S10 Ep36)
Humdinger’s reflecting panel crashes. A solid choice for adventurous kids.
07:10 – New: Rubble & Crew (S3 Ep10)
Rubble & Crew build their biggest construction project ever. One of the better options for child builders.
07:35 – Peppa Pig (S3 Ep2)
The Rainbow: Peppa and her family spot a rainbow. Still entertaining.
07:40 – Peppa Pig (S3 Ep12)
Grandpa can’t find his old metal detector. Reliable.
07:45 – Tim Rex in Space (S2 Ep26)
Tim goes to DinoStar’s training academy. Still entertaining.
08:00 – Stan & Gran (S1 Ep26)
Stink really stinks. Reliable.
08:15 – PAW Patrol (S12 Ep15)
Farmer Al and Yumi are expecting a baby. Still entertaining.
08:30 – The Adventures of Paddington (S1 Ep44)
Paddington wins a raffle. Still entertaining.
08:40 – Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S1 Ep42)
Nanny Plum conjures up a hamster. Still entertaining.
08:50 – New: Kangaroo Beach (S3 Ep24)
The cadets try to win the “Bestest Beach Award.” Still entertaining.
09:05 – Peppa Pig (S2 Ep46)
Captain Daddy Pig: Peppa and her family borrow Grandpa Pig’s boat. Still entertaining.
09:10 – PAWsome Puzzles (Ep1)
Help the PAW Patrol solve games. Reliable.
09:15 – Jeremy Vine (2 h 15 m)
Start the day with a dose of hard‑hitting debate. Still entertaining.
Adults & Drama (11:30 – 16:55 BST)
11:30 – Storm & Alexis (1 h 15 m)
Two of 5’s much‑loved faces team up to focus on the issues that matter most. Still entertaining.
12:45 – 5 News at Lunchtime (5 min)
National and international news. Reliable.
12:50 – Matt Allwright (1 h 30 m)
Matt looks at the big news stories developing during the day. Reliable.
14:20 – An Affair to Die For (1 h 40 m)
What lies beneath? 5 stories where nothing stays buried. Still entertaining.
16:00 – Castle (55 min)
Castle must identify a killer on the Oceanic Air flight. Still entertaining.
16:55 – Love Nature (5 min)
We discover how, in the heart of London, there’s enough growing wild. Reliable.
17:00 – 5 News Weekend (5 min)
National and international news. Reliable.
Specials & Travel (18:00 – 22:55 BST)
18:00 – Cyprus: Jewel of the Med (1 h)
We visit stunning Cyprus. Still entertaining.
19:00 – Traffic Cops (1 h)
With reoffending rates on the rise, we follow the Traffic Cops. Still entertaining.
20:00 – New: Street Cops: Catching the Yobs (1 h)
Police Spaniel Bonnie is called in to sniff out narcotics. Still entertaining.
21:00 – New: Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law (1 h)
In Nottingham, agents are pushed to the limit. Still entertaining.
22:00 – Police Interceptors:… (1 h 5 m)
…Taking Down the Shoplifting Gangs. Still entertaining.
23:05 – Traffic Cops (1 h)
Near York, officers arrest a car full of suspects. Still entertaining.
Late Night & Next‑Day (00:05 – 05:35 BST)
00:05 – Car Pound Cops (55 min)
With exclusive access to car pounds, we track cars as they are seized. Still entertaining.
01:00 – Cruise TV with LoveitBookit (1 h)
Your one‑stop‑shop for all things cruise. Still entertaining.
02:00 – GPs: Behind Closed Doors (1 h 35 m)
Dr. Amir Khan reassures a patient. Still entertaining.
02:50 – Castle (50 min)
A horrifying memory from Castle’s past resurfaces. Still entertaining.
03:45 – Friends (25 min)
Chandler and Ross get into an internet war. Still entertaining.
04:05 – Friends (25 min)
Monica and Chandler interview candidates. Still entertaining.
04:30 – Visually Signed: The Highland… (1 h)
…Vet. Guy performs a complex surgery. Still entertaining.
05:25 – Entertainment News on 5 (10 min)
A daily round‑up of showbiz news. Reliable.
05:35 – Visually Signed: PAW Patrol (10 min)
…Pterodactyl. Still entertaining.
05:45 – Visually Signed: The Adventures of Paddington (15 min)
Paddington is given a metal detector. Still entertaining.
06:00 – Peppa Pig (5 min)
Animated series about a lovable little pig. Still entertaining.
06:05 – Peppa Pig (5 min)
It is a cold and windy day. Reliable.
06:10 – Tweedy & Fluff (5 min)
Tweedy knows it takes water. Reliable.
06:15 – Odo (5 min)
Odo discovers friendships change. Still entertaining.
06:20 – Thomas & Friends (15 min)
Thomas stops when a passenger pulls the emergency cable. Still entertaining.
06:35 – Fireman Sam (10 min)
Norman sets out to get a big scoop. Still entertaining.
06:45 – Peppa Pig (5 min)
Daddy Pig has a book from the library. Still entertaining.
06:50 – Pip and Posy (5 min)
Pip and Posy are doing a dance show. Still entertaining.
06:55 – PAW Patrol (15 min)
The PAW Patrol must rescue Winnie and a capybara. Still entertaining.
Age & Interest Recommendations
For preschoolers (3‑5 years), Pip and Posy and Peppa Pig are perfect for short attention spans. PAW Patrol offers action and teamwork lessons for 6‑8 year olds. For teens, Castle and An Affair to Die For provide gripping narratives with mature themes. Adults who enjoy investigative stories will appreciate Traffic Cops and Police Interceptors. Those who love travel and culture can catch Cyprus: Jewel of the Med and Greece: Jewel of the Med later in the day.
Bottom Line
Channel 5 delivers a balanced mix of family‑friendly programming in the morning, hard‑hitting news in the afternoon, and gripping dramas and travel specials in the evening. Whether you’re looking for light‑hearted shows for the kids or engaging content for adults, there’s something to suit every taste.