Monday (14 Sep 2026)
Top Gear – 12:20
Freddie, Chris and Paddy tackle a monstrous wall of death in an episode of Top Gear (S29 Ep2). The trio also take a Yorkshire road trip, and Freddie attempts to hit 200mph in an old Jaguar.
Opinion: The show remains a reliable source of car culture humour, still entertaining for car enthusiasts.
Recommended for:
– Kids: not ideal due to adult humour.
– Teens: okay if they like cars.
– Adults: great for car lovers.
– Seniors: may find humour relatable.
Tuesday (15 Sep 2026)
Rick Stein’s Long Weekends – 10:20
Rick Stein embarks on a culinary long weekend in Bordeaux, seeking local food excellence and brilliant recipes (S1 Ep1).
Opinion: A reliable culinary journey that holds up well for food lovers.
Recommended for:
– Kids: not suitable for small children.
– Teens: good for those interested in cooking.
– Adults: enjoyable for foodies.
– Seniors: comforting, nostalgic cooking.
Wednesday (16 Sep 2026)
How Britain Worked – 15:00
Guy Martin recreates 19th‑century engineering feats, overhauling a steam locomotive on the Severn Valley Railway (S1 Ep1).
Opinion: The programme provides a reliable exploration of industrial history.
Recommended for:
– Kids: some portions may be too technical.
– Teens: educational for science enthusiasts.
– Adults: interesting for history buffs.
– Seniors: nostalgic look at past engineering.
Thursday (17 Sep 2026)
Top Gear – 12:20
Freddie, Chris and Paddy tackle the newest grand tourers from Bentley, Aston Martin and McLaren, paying tribute to Sir Stirling Moss (S29 Ep4).
Opinion: The show still entertains car aficionados with its pragmatic tests.
Recommended for:
– Kids: not suitable.
– Teens: okay with car interest.
– Adults: great for car lovers.
– Seniors: may enjoy the nostalgia.
Friday (18 Sep 2026)
Ghosts – 19:00
When a couple inherit a country house unaware of its ghosts, the spooks act to halt the new owners’ plans for a hotel (S1 Ep1).
Opinion: The show offers a reliable blend of comedy and ghostly suspense.
Recommended for:
– Kids: skip for spooky content.
– Teens: might be too scary.
– Adults: fun for ghost‑story fans.
– Seniors: entertaining family‑friendly.
Saturday (19 Sep 2026)
Ghosts – 19:00
Continuing the spooky adventures, the gang deals with a new ghostly challenge (S1 Ep2).
Opinion: The series stays reliably entertaining for those who enjoy light‑hearted horror.
Recommended for:
– Kids: not suitable.
– Teens: too scary.
– Adults: good for laughs.
– Seniors: great for family watching.
Sunday (20 Sep 2026)
Have I Got a Bit More News for You – 01:05
Jo Brand hosts with musician Zing Tsjeng and comedian Feargal Sharkey, as Paul Merton and Ian Hislop delve into the news (S66 Ep5).
Opinion: The panel reliably keeps the audience informed with a humorous twist.
Recommended for:
– Kids: not suitable.
– Teens: acceptable with adult content.
– Adults: ideal for news satire.
– Seniors: enjoyable for witty commentary.
Bottom line: This week’s U&Dave lineup offers a mix of adrenaline, culinary journeys, engineering history, supernatural comedy, and news satire. From car enthusiasts to food lovers, history buffs to horror fans, there’s something for everyone. Pick your favourite and stay tuned.