Channel 5’s Must‑Watch Lineup for the Week
Below is a day‑by‑day rundown of the most popular and diverse programmes airing on Channel 5 this week, with a quick recommendation for different age groups and interests. All times are shown with the full date and day of the week for clarity.
Monday, 20 Jul 2026
05:50 – Pip and Posy – S2 Ep10. Two presenters give out medals for winning games, but a new guest struggles to earn them on his own. Still entertaining for preschoolers and a gentle lesson about fair play.
06:00 – PAW Patrol – S10 Ep19. A space‑vacuum disaster puts pups in the spotlight. Kids who love adventure will find this episode exciting.
06:10 – Move It Milkshakers! – S1 Ep16. Alphabet‑based fun with the letter P. Great for early‑learning children.
06:20 – Rubble & Crew – Ep15. Slippery mayhem in Builder Cove. Fun for toddlers who enjoy colourful scenery.
06:35 – Peppa Pig – S5 Ep34. A buried treasure discovered while digging a pond. Perfect for preschoolers who enjoy simple adventures.
06:40 – Peppa Pig – S4 Ep43. A boat race at the lake. A light‑hearted episode for young viewers.
07:00 – Tim Rex in Space – S2 Ep6. A cookie‑loving hero faces a new dilemma. Engaging for children who enjoy space stories.
07:15 – New: PAW Patrol – S12 Ep15. A baby‑expected twist. Kids will enjoy the new adventure.
07:30 – The Adventures of Paddington – S1 Ep24. A monster hunt in Paddington’s room. Fun for older children who like mild mysteries.
07:40 – Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom – S1 Ep22. A seaside trip. Good for preschoolers & fans of fantasy.
07:50 – Kangaroo Beach – S3 Ep10. A sea‑monster sighting. Suitable for kids who enjoy animal adventures.
08:00 – Peppa Pig – S2 Ep26. A birthday celebration. Positive message for young children.
08:05 – Milkshake! Story Den – S3 Ep6. A tiny inventor’s tale. Creative storytelling for preschoolers.
08:15 – Jeremy Vine – 2:15 h. Hard‑hitting debate and phone calls. Informative for viewers who appreciate political talk shows.
10:30 – Storm & Alexis – 1:15 h. Focus on pressing issues. Engaging for adults looking for current affairs.
11:45 – 5 News at Lunchtime – 5 min. National & international news. Quick update for busy viewers.
11:50 – Matt Allwright – 1:30 h. Advice on news stories. Useful for viewers seeking practical tips.
13:20 – You Can’t Escape Me – 1:40 h. Thriller about an artist fleeing a husband. Thrilling for drama lovers.
15:00 – Castle – 55 min. Beckett investigates a disappearance. Intense for those who enjoy crime dramas.
15:55 – Love Nature – 5 min. A volunteer cleans plastic from mudflats. Educational for eco‑conscious viewers.
16:00 – 5 News with Dan Walker – 1 h. News that matters to you. Comprehensive for general audiences.
17:00 – Jersey and Guernsey – 1 h. A documentary series celebrating the islands. Informative for geography enthusiasts.
18:00 – Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders – 1 h. A night chase. Adrenaline for crime‑watchers.
19:00 – New: Police Interceptors – 1 h. A cloned car pursuit. High‑stakes for action fans.
20:00 – New: The Crow Girl – 1 h. A crime thriller. Suspenseful for thriller lovers.
21:00 – Police: Night Shift 999 – 1:05 h. A day in the life of a police officer. Realistic for viewers interested in law enforcement.
22:05 – Traffic Cops – 1 h. Burglary investigations. Documentary style for crime fans.
23:05 – New: World Cup 2026: Uncensored with Piers Morgan – 55 min. Match analysis. Sports‑centric for football fans.
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026
00:00 – Cruise TV with LoveitBookit – 1 h. Cruise destinations and deals. Travel‑enthusiasts will find this informative.
01:00 – Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts – 50 min. Ambulance call‑outs. Medical drama for adults.
01:50 – Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts – 55 min. Winter admissions. Realistic hospital scenes for mature audiences.
02:45 – Friends – 25 min. Ross & Rachel’s misadventures. Light‑hearted comedy for fans of classic sitcoms.
03:10 – Friends – 25 min. More laughs with the group. Fun for viewers who enjoy character‑driven humour.
03:35 – Visually Signed Amazing… – 50 min. Railway adventures. Accessible content for viewers who rely on captions.
04:25 – Entertainment News on 5 – 10 min. Showbiz roundup. Quick updates for pop‑culture fans.
04:35 – Visually Signed Milo – 10 min. Jam‑making adventure. Storytelling for visually tuned audiences.
04:45 – Visually Signed The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. Meteor shower photo. Engaging for young readers.
05:00 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Nurse shows baby‑holding techniques. Educational for preschoolers.
05:05 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Hearing check for George. Health‑aware for kids.
05:10 – Tweedy & Fluff – 5 min. A toy for Fluff. Light entertainment for children.
05:15 – Odo – 5 min. A windmill build. Alphabet adventure for toddlers.
05:20 – Thomas & Friends – 15 min. Thomas and Toby. Classic train tales for young viewers.
05:35 – Fireman Sam – 10 min. Bus mishap. Safety lessons for kids.
05:45 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Sound exploration. Playful learning for preschoolers.
05:50 – Pip and Posy – 5 min. Sleep‑over. Comforting bedtime story for children.
05:55 – PAW Patrol – 15 min. Cuckoo clock. Adventure for little audiences.
06:10 – Move It Milkshakers! – 10 min. Letter Q. Alphabet learning for preschoolers.
06:20 – Rubble & Crew – 15 min. Movie theatre. Fun for kids who love movies.
06:35 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Pond adventure. Light entertainment for young children.
06:40 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Teapot mishap. Comedic moment for preschoolers.
06:45 – Tim Rex in Space – 15 min. Trinky treasure hunt. Space adventure for kids.
06:55 – Stan & Gran – 20 min. Heatwave hunt. Fun for older children.
07:15 – New: PAW Patrol – 15 min. Baby dream. Family‑friendly for toddlers.
07:30 – The Adventures of Paddington – 10 min. Monster hunt. Adventure for kids.
07:40 – Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom – 10 min. Birthday card. Fantasy for preschoolers.
07:50 – Kangaroo Beach – 10 min. Rescue mission. Action for kids.
08:00 – Peppa Pig – 10 min. Pretend friend. Imaginative play for young viewers.
08:05 – Milkshake! Story Den – 10 min. Space day. Storytelling for preschoolers.
08:15 – Jeremy Vine – 2:15 h. Debate and fun. Informative for adults.
10:30 – Storm & Alexis – 1:15 h. Opinion‑driven talk. Engaging for audience participation.
11:45 – 5 News at Lunchtime – 5 min. National news. Quick update for busy viewers.
11:50 – Matt Allwright – 1:30 h. Money‑saving tips. Helpful for everyday life.
13:20 – A Diet to Die For – 1:40 h. Biopic drama. Compelling for drama fans.
15:00 – Castle – 55 min. Ice cream vendor investigation. Intriguing for crime drama enthusiasts.
15:55 – Love Nature – 5 min. Hedgehog rescue. Nature documentary for eco‑listeners.
16:00 – 5 News with Dan Walker – 1 h. News that matters. Informative for general audience.
17:00 – Jersey & Guernsey – 1 h. Island heritage. Educational for geography fans.
18:00 – New: Tour de France 2026 – 1 h. Stage 18 highlights. Sports coverage for cycling fanatics.
19:00 – Live: Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony – 2:05 h. Glasgow celebration. Live event for sports lovers.
21:05 – Billy Connolly: In His Own Words – 1:30 h. Comedian’s life. Comedy for fans of stand‑up.
22:35 – Police Interceptors – 1 h. Car pursuit. High‑speed drama for action fans.
23:35 – Cops – 25 min. Domestic violence case. Real‑world drama for mature viewers.
Wednesday, 22 Jul 2026
00:00 – Cruise TV with LoveitBookit – 1 h. Cruise deals. Travel‑enthusiast content.
01:00 – Car Pound Cops – 50 min. Pounding chase. Crime‑drama for adults.
01:50 – Car Pound Cops – 55 min. Car seizure. Documentary for police‑interested.
02:45 – Friends – 25 min. Bad day. Sitcom for nostalgic fans.
03:10 – Friends – 25 min. Wedding drama. Light comedy for adults.
03:35 – Visually Signed Amazing… – 50 min. Railway tour. Educational travel for accessible viewers.
04:25 – Entertainment News on 5 – 10 min. Showbiz news. Quick entertainment updates.
04:35 – Visually Signed Milo – 10 min. Jam adventure. Story for accessible audiences.
04:45 – Visually Signed The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. School‑pet. Fetch for young viewers.
05:00 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Wall painting. Artistic activity for kids.
05:05 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Duck race. Excitement for preschoolers.
05:10 – Tweedy & Fluff – 5 min. Wooden ruler. Playful learning for children.
05:15 – Odo – 5 min. Treasure quest. Adventure for preschoolers.
05:20 – Thomas & Friends – 15 min. Train mishap. Classic train fun for kids.
05:35 – Fireman Sam – 10 min. Fox escape. Safety lessons for children.
05:45 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Martial arts class. Physical activity for young viewers.
05:50 – Pip and Posy – 10 min. Superball catch. Sports excitement for kids.
05:55 – PAW Patrol – 15 min. Hockey game. Game‑day fun for toddlers.
06:10 – Move It Milkshakers! – 10 min. Letter R. Alphabet learning for preschoolers.
06:20 – Rubble & Crew – 15 min. Movie theatre. Movie‑theatre adventure for kids.
06:30 – Peppa Pig – 10 min. Playgroup. Social learning for preschoolers.
06:40 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Dinosaur balloon. Exploration theme for kids.
06:45 – Tim Rex in Space – 15 min. Pet idea. Space pet adventure for children.
07:00 – Stan & Gran – 15 min. Duckling chase. Fun for older kids.
07:15 – PAW Patrol – 10 min. Goldfish rescue. Pet rescue for toddlers.
07:25 – The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. Ticket‑taking. Adventure for children.
07:40 – Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom – 10 min. Birthday card. Creative play for preschoolers.
07:50 – Kangaroo Beach – 10 min. Rescue mission. Action for kids.
08:00 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Train adventure. Travel theme for preschoolers.
08:05 – Milkshake! Story Den – 10 min. Treasure hunt. Adventure story for kids.
08:15 – Jeremy Vine – 2:15 h. Debate. Political analysis for adults.
10:30 – Storm & Alexis – 1:15 h. Issues focus. Current affairs for viewers.
11:45 – 5 News at Lunchtime – 5 min. National news. Brief update for busy people.
11:50 – Matt Allwright – 1:30 h. Advice. Helpful for everyday life.
13:20 – Fatal Flatshare – 1:40 h. Thriller. Suspense for mature viewers.
15:00 – Castle – 55 min. Ice‑cream vendor investigation. Crime drama for adults.
15:55 – Love Nature – 5 min. Penguin story. Nature documentary for eco‑fans.
16:00 – 5 News with Dan Walker – 1 h. News that matters. Informative for general audience.
17:00 – Jersey & Guernsey – 1 h. Island‑hopping. Travel documentary for viewers.
18:00 – New: Tour de France 2026 – 1 h. Stage 19 highlights. Sports coverage for cycling fans.
19:00 – Michael Palin in Venezuela – 1 h. Coral islands. Travel documentary for adventure seekers.
20:00 – Boris Johnson: Into Ukraine’s Kill Zone – 1:30 h. Frontline talk. Political insight for informed viewers.
21:30 – New: Commonwealth Games 2026 – 1 h. Opening day highlights. Sports event for global audience.
22:30 – New: Piers Morgan: Uncensored – 1:30 h. Debate show. Opinion‑led news for adults.
23:30 – New: Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast – 1 h. Wildlife release. Nature documentary for eco‑fans.
Thursday, 23 Jul 2026
00:00 – Cruise TV with LoveitBookit – 1 h. Cruise deals. Travel content for holiday planners.
01:00 – Car Pound Cops – 50 min. Motorcycle incident. Police drama for action lovers.
01:50 – Car Pound Cops – 55 min. Car seizure. Documentary for crime fans.
02:45 – Friends – 25 min. Halloween party. Comedy for adults.
03:10 – Friends – 25 min. Wedding drama. Light entertainment for viewers.
03:35 – Visually Signed Amazing… – 50 min. Train adventure. Educational for accessible viewers.
04:25 – Entertainment News on 5 – 10 min. Showbiz news. Quick updates for pop‑culture fans.
04:35 – Visually Signed Milo – 10 min. Jam adventure. Story for accessible viewers.
04:45 – Visually Signed The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. Kite play. Fun for children.
05:00 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Parrot visit. Animal theme for preschoolers.
05:05 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Hide and seek. Playful learning for young kids.
05:10 – Peppa Pig – 5 min. Playgroup adventure. Social play for preschoolers.
05:15 – Milo – 10 min. Observatory adventure. Space story for children.
05:25 – Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! – 10 min. Train race. Classic for kids.
05:35 – Fireman Sam – 10 min. Zombie movie mishap. Comedic drama for children.
05:45 – The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. Omelette quest. Adventure for kids.
06:00 – Tim Rex in Space – 15 min. Pet idea. Space pet adventure for children.
06:15 – Stan & Gran – 15 min. Water splash. Comedy for older kids.
06:25 – PAW Patrol – 10 min. Goldfish rescue. Pet rescue for toddlers.
06:35 – The Adventures of Paddington – 15 min. Ticket‑taking. Adventure for children.
06:40 – Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom – 10 min. Birthday card. Creative play for preschoolers.
06:50 – Kangaroo Beach – 10 min. Rescue mission. Action for kids.
07:10 – Animal Care Club – 15 min. Hedgehogs and owls. Nature documentary for young viewers.
07:25 – New: The Smurfs – 10 min. Star hunt. Fantasy for kids.
07:35 – The Creature Cases – 15 min. Missing mice. Mystery for older children.
07:50 – Spongebob SquarePants – 15 min. Logic town. Comedy for all ages.
08:05 – Entertainment News on 5 – 10 min. Showbiz news. Quick updates for pop‑culture fans.
08:15 – Commonwealth Games 2026 – 50 min. Opening day. Sports coverage for global audience.
09:05 – Secrets of the Royal Palaces – 1 h. Osborne House. Historical documentary for history lovers.
10:05 – Secrets of the Royal Palaces – 1 h. Kensington Palace. Historical for viewers.
11:05 – Blenheim Palace: Behind the Grandeur – 1 h. Jousting event. Royal history for enthusiasts.
12:05 – Blenheim Palace: Behind the Grandeur – 1 h. Food festival. Cultural event for viewers.
13:05 – New: The Royals: Uncensored – 1 h. Royal family debate. Opinion‑led for adults.
14:05 – Inside Longleat – 1 h. Maze adventure. Nature documentary for eco‑fans.
15:05 – Inside Longleat – 55 min. Carnival. Event for families.
16:00 – The Greatest TV of the ’60s – 1:55 h. Classic moments. Retro showcase for nostalgic viewers.
17:55 – 5 News Weekend – 5 min. National news. Weekend update for general audience.
18:00 – New: Tour de France 2026 – 1 h. Stage 20 highlights. Final mountain stage for cycling fans.
19:00 – New: Sussex: Jewel of the South Coast – 1 h. Wildlife release. Nature documentary for eco‑fans.
20:00 – New: Prince George at 13: The Next Generation – 1:30 h. Future king documentary. Historical insight for viewers.
21:30 – New: Commonwealth Games 2026 – 1 h. Day two highlights. Sports coverage for global audience.
22:30 – The 70s: Everything We Loved & Lost – 1:20 h. Retro nostalgia. Retro for all ages.
23:50 – Entertainment News on 5 – 10 min. Showbiz roundup. Daily news for pop‑culture fans.
Bottom Line
Channel 5 offers a rich mix of family‑friendly animation, engaging dramas, and insightful news across the week. Preschoolers will find endless entertainment in shows like Peppa Pig and PAW Patrol, while older children can enjoy adventures such as The Adventures of Paddington and Tim Rex in Space. Adults will be drawn to the investigative drama Castle, the current affairs talk shows Jeremy Vine and Storm & Alexis, and the sports coverage of the Tour de France and Commonwealth Games. Whatever your interests, there’s something on Channel 5 that will capture your attention. Happy watching!