Top Gear Teaches the Sunday Drive

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Morning Motoring: Top Gear

08:00 – 09:00 BST – Top Gear (S2 Ep 4). Clarksons, Hammond and May celebrate the Jaguar XJR while Richard explains the Mk2’s significance. One of the better options for automotive lovers, it holds up well with its blend of nostalgia and spectacle.

Mid‑Morning Reality: Storage Hunters UK

09:00 – 10:00 BST – Storage Hunters UK (S4 Ep 1). Heavy D gets more than expected, while Nat and John feel cheated. The day‑long auction drama keeps you hooked; still entertaining for fans of indoor treasure hunts.

Classic Car Spotlight: Top Gear (Encore)

10:00 – 11:00 BST – Top Gear (S2 Ep 5). Jeremy jabs at Porsche 911s and James drives the TR6. Reliable for car aficionados, the segment delivers humour and technical insight in equal measure.

Road‑Trip Reality: Motorhoming with Merton and Webster

11:00 – 12:00 BST – Motorhoming with Merton and Webster (S1 Ep 1). The duo cruises Kent’s coastline in a cruiser. The show’s charm lies in its relaxed pacing, offering a calm escape for viewers.

Cultural Journey: Turkey with Simon Reeve

12:00 – 13:00 BST – Turkey with Simon Reeve (S1 Ep 1). From Istanbul to the Aegean, the journey concludes at the war‑torn border with Syria. The programme remains reliable for those interested in geopolitical narratives.

Light‑Hearted Bait: Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

13:00 – 14:00 BST – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (S1 Ep 1). Bob and Paul try tench fishing and end with a brewery break. The humour is light‑hearted and holds up well for a relaxed evening.

Crime & Investigation: Special Ops: Crime Squad UK

14:00 – 15:00 BST – Special Ops: Crime Squad UK (S2 Ep 1). The episode tackles a hit‑and‑run and a drug‑dealing family dynasty. The investigative depth offers a reliable look at modern policing.

News & Comedy: Have I Got a Bit More News for You

15:00 – 16:00 BST – Have I Got a Bit More News for You (S68 Ep 5). Jo Brand leads a panel of comedians and journalists. The show provides a reliable, witty take on current affairs.

Trivia & Wit: QI

16:00 – 16:40 BST – QI (S18 Ep 15). The episode covers rock ’n’ roll with Sandi Toksvig. The show remains reliable for trivia lovers.

Topical Comedy: Mock the Week

16:40 – 17:20 BST – Mock the Week (S18 Ep 12). Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present unseen material. The episode is still entertaining for comedy fans.

Comedy Live: Live at the Apollo

17:20 – 18:20 BST – Live at the Apollo (S18 Ep 1). Nabil Abdulrashid hosts Jake Lambert and Rachel Fairburn. The performance is reliable as a nightly dose of live comedy.

Evening Wrap‑Up: Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

18:20 – 19:20 BST – Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (S4 Ep 8). Mel and Lou Sanders engage Jamie Laing and others in candid chats. The show offers a reliable, relaxed conversation for late‑night viewers.

Late‑Night Farewell: Live at the Apollo (Festive Edition)

19:20 – 20:20 BST – Live at the Apollo (S18 Ep 7). Hosted by Tom Allen, this festive edition features Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith. The episode remains a reliable, light‑hearted finale.

Night‑Time Insight: QI XL

20:20 – 21:20 BST – QI XL (S14 Ep 10). The episode explores nature and nurture with Sandi Toksvig. The content is still entertaining for those who enjoy quirky science.

Finale: Live at the Apollo (Special)

21:20 – 22:20 BST – Live at the Apollo (S18 Ep 7). Tom Allen returns to host a special festive edition. The episode remains reliable as a closing night‑time show.

Late‑Night Shopping: Teleshopping

22:20 – 24:20 BST – Teleshopping. A two‑hour segment of shopping from home. The format is standard, offering a predictable, low‑stakes end to the day.

Bottom line: Sunday on U&Dave is a balanced mix of adventure, humor and insight. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, fishing fan or curious traveler, the lineup holds up well for a varied evening of entertainment.

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