Weekend TV on U&Dave: From Car‑Chasing to Ghostly Gags – Your Guide
Top Gear – Car‑Chasing Chaos
Start: 07:10 – 08:00 (BST)
Jeremy, Richard and James test and rate the latest cars on the market – well, maybe not quite the latest now. Actor Rupert Grint and F1 star Rubens Barrichello hit the track. S15 Ep3.
Still entertaining, this episode keeps the traditional Top Gear banter while pushing the lads into new territory.
New: East Harbour Heroes – Ice‑Frozen Drama
Start: 08:00 – 09:00 (BST)
Historic sea ice brings the harbours to a standstill as the heroes fight to keep the island running, while making sure everyone is safe. S1 Ep7.
One of the better options for fans of survival reality, with a touch of environmental tension.
Would I Lie To You? – Panel‑Comedy Puzzles
Start: 09:00 – 09:40 (BST)
Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14, with guests including Richard Osman and Samantha Morton. S14 Ep11.
Reliable, the show balances absurd anecdotes with sharp wit, making it a solid choice for a quick laugh.
Ghosts – Haunted House Harmony
Start: 18:00 – 18:40 (BST)
The fragile harmony at Button House is broken when a ghostly photograph goes viral and gives Alison and Mike the opportunity to make some money. S2 Ep1.
Still entertaining for families, the blend of comedy and supernatural keeps the tone light.
Not Going Out – Social Slip‑Ups
Start: 20:00 – 20:35 (BST)
Social niceties are stretched to snapping point when Lee and Lucy take in a package for their neighbour and inadvertently discover that it contains an embarrassing object. S11 Ep1.
One of the better options for viewers who enjoy light‑hearted banter.
Wagging Rights – Dog‑Scent Showdown
Start: 14:20 – 15:20 (BST)
Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe, Harriet Kemsley, Kae Kurd and Vicky Pattison tackle scentwork, but with one human distracted by home life and one dog off their form, who will be Top Dog? S1 Ep3.
Reliable for animal lovers seeking a light competition.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing – Nautical Nostalgia
Start: 13:10 – 13:50 (BST)
Bob, Paul and Ted travel to Blakeney Point, a nature reserve and important nesting ground for terns and gulls, for a sea‑fishing adventure off the north Norfolk coast. S7 Ep5.
One of the better options for viewers who enjoy relaxed fishing drama.
Yukon Gold – Mining Mayhem
Start: 07:10 – 08:10 (BST)
Strike When the Iron is Hot: Big Al questions his gut instinct after a devastating early season setback, while Chris and Nika’s best start ever may be blown by a good deal gone bad. S5 Ep1.
Reliable for fans of rugged documentary.
Red Bull Soapbox Race – Downhill Dramas
Start: 10:10 – 11:10 (BST)
Lausanne: The crowds gather in Switzerland for more downhill drama. We applaud the ingenuity of these amateur teams and cheer loudly as their wacky racers crash into hay bales. S5 Ep2.
One of the better options for adrenaline seekers.
Guy Martin: World’s Fastest Tractor – Tractor Speed Trials
Start: 17:30 – 19:00 (BST)
The motoring enthusiast embarks on a speed challenge to win a Guinness World Record by attempting to become the first person to ever drive a tractor at over 100 miles per hour.
Reliable for viewers who love high‑speed experiments.
Explore with Simon Reeve – Rift Valley Revelation
Start: 16:30 – 17:30 (BST)
New. The Rift Valley: Simon Reeve traces the ancient Rift Valley down the eastern side of Africa, where he discovers a US military base leading the war on terror. S1 Ep2.
One of the better options for documentary lovers.
Live at the Apollo – Festive Comedy
Start: 23:00 – 00:00 (BST)
The fabulous Jason Manford is your host for a special festive edition of the show as he introduces comedians Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage. S16 Ep7.
Reliable for those looking for a relaxed end‑of‑night laugh.
QI – Knowledge‑Packed Quizzes
Start: 21:00 – 21:40 (BST)
J-Places: Stephen Fry prompts Sandi Toksvig, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies for factoids about Japan and Jerusalem, before unleashing his klaxon and docking them points. The rotter. S10 Ep5.
Reliable for viewers who enjoy intellectual banter.
Mock the Week – Satirical Satire
Start: 21:40 – 22:20 (BST)
Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis welcome guests Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble and Mark Simmons. S18 Ep9.
Reliable for those who enjoy topical comedy.
Bottom Line
From high‑octane car trials to ghost‑filled manor antics, U&Dave delivers a lineup that caters to every mood. Pick a genre, settle in, and enjoy a weekend of solid entertainment.