What’s Worth Watching on U&Dave Next Week
Below is a day‑by‑day guide to the most popular shows on the U&Dave channel. For each day we list the top titles across different genres, give a quick recommendation for adults, teens and children (where relevant) and add a short editorial opinion. All times are in London time (HH:MM, 24‑hour format).
Monday 07 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the hosts take on a new sports car, then tackle a hearse conversion. The mix of technical detail and cheeky banter keeps it lively for car lovers of any age.
Opinion: It remains a solid pick for anyone who enjoys automotive banter.
Monday – 07:30 – Pointless
At 07:30 the quiz show challenges contestants to score as few points as possible. A clever test of general knowledge that’s great for teens curious about trivia.
Opinion: The show still entertains, though the pacing can feel a bit sluggish.
Monday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Sicily and Puglia. Food lovers and travellers will enjoy the colourful culinary tour.
Opinion: It’s still entertaining, but the pacing could be tighter for younger viewers.
Monday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo head to a remote lake. The relaxed pace is ideal for adults looking for a calm escape.
Opinion: It holds up well, offering a gentle respite from the day.
Monday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the motorbike racer attempts a 24‑hour cycle. Teens interested in adventure will find this thrilling.
Opinion: The challenge keeps the energy high and is a good pick for adrenaline seekers.
Monday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the duo explore British cuisine. A fun watch for cooking fans and families.
Opinion: It remains reliable for a relaxed evening meal inspiration.
Monday – 23:00 – Mock the Week
At 23:00 the hosts cover the week’s news with humour. Teens and adults who enjoy topical comedy will find it engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel uneven.
Monday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults and teens who enjoy debate will appreciate the clever twists.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Tuesday 08 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the hosts visit Iceland and test a new car. Fans of adventure racing will find this exciting.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the pacing can be slow for younger viewers.
Tuesday – 07:25 – Pointless
At 07:25 the quiz continues. Great for teens who enjoy word puzzles.
Opinion: The show remains reliable but can feel repetitive at times.
Tuesday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Mallorca and Barcelona markets. Food lovers will find the episode vibrant.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though slower for younger audiences.
Tuesday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo head to a secluded lake. A calm watch for adults needing a break.
Opinion: It holds up well as a relaxing segment.
Tuesday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the racer attempts a hill climb. Teens may enjoy the high‑speed challenge.
Opinion: The episode keeps the energy high and is a good pick for thrill seekers.
Tuesday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the bikers celebrate picnics. Families looking for cooking ideas will enjoy the recipes.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Tuesday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who like quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Tuesday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Wednesday 09 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the crew explores a jungle adventure in Borneo. Teens and adults who love exotic travel will find this engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel repetitive.
Wednesday – 07:25 – Pointless
At 07:25 the quiz continues. Teens who love trivia will enjoy the challenge.
Opinion: The show remains reliable but can be slow at times.
Wednesday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Corfu. Food lovers will find the episode engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the pacing could be tight for younger viewers.
Wednesday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo fish in a secluded lake. Adults will find it relaxing.
Opinion: It holds up well as a calming segment.
Wednesday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the racer attempts a hovercraft record. Teens will enjoy the high‑speed challenge.
Opinion: The episode keeps the energy high and is a good pick for thrill seekers.
Wednesday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the bikers celebrate picnics. Families will find the recipes interesting.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Wednesday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who enjoy quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Wednesday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Thursday 10 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the crew tests a new supercar in Peru. Teens who love exotic racing will enjoy the episode.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel repetitive.
Thursday – 07:25 – Pointless
At 07:25 the quiz continues. Teens who love trivia will enjoy the challenge.
Opinion: The show remains reliable but can be slow at times.
Thursday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Thailand and Malaysia. Food lovers will find the episode engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the pacing could be tight for younger viewers.
Thursday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo fish in a tidal outcrop. Adults will enjoy the calm escape.
Opinion: It holds up well as a relaxing segment.
Thursday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the racer attempts a soapbox record. Teens will find the high‑speed challenge exciting.
Opinion: The episode keeps the energy high and is a good pick for thrill seekers.
Thursday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the bikers celebrate exotic British dishes. Families will enjoy the recipes.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Thursday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who enjoy quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Thursday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Friday 11 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the crew races a new car across Peru. Teens who love racing will enjoy it.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel repetitive.
Friday – 07:25 – Pointless
At 07:25 the quiz continues. Teens who love trivia will enjoy the challenge.
Opinion: The show remains reliable but can be slow at times.
Friday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Sri Lanka and Bali. Food lovers will find the episode engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the pacing could be tight for younger viewers.
Friday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo fish in a tidal outcrop. Adults will enjoy the calm escape.
Opinion: It holds up well as a relaxing segment.
Friday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the racer attempts a record. Teens will find the high‑speed challenge exciting.
Opinion: The episode keeps the energy high and is a good pick for thrill seekers.
Friday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the bikers celebrate exotic British dishes. Families will enjoy the recipes.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Friday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who enjoy quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Friday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Saturday 12 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the crew tests a new sports car. Teens who love racing will enjoy it.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel repetitive.
Saturday – 07:10 – Pointless
At 07:10 the quiz continues. Teens who love trivia will enjoy the challenge.
Opinion: The show remains reliable but can be slow at times.
Saturday – 10:20 – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes
At 10:20 the chef explores Iceland and London markets. Food lovers will find the episode engaging.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the pacing could be tight for younger viewers.
Saturday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo fish in a tidal outcrop. Adults will enjoy the calm escape.
Opinion: It holds up well as a relaxing segment.
Saturday – 15:00 – Speed with Guy Martin
At 15:00 the racer attempts a record. Teens will find the high‑speed challenge exciting.
Opinion: The episode keeps the energy high and is a good pick for thrill seekers.
Saturday – 16:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 16:00 the bikers celebrate exotic British dishes. Families will enjoy the recipes.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Saturday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who enjoy quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Saturday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Sunday 13 Sep 2026 – 12:20 – Top Gear
At 12:20 the crew explores a new car. Teens who love racing will enjoy it.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can feel repetitive.
Sunday – 14:20 – Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
At 14:20 the duo fish in a remote island. Adults will enjoy the calm escape.
Opinion: It holds up well as a relaxing segment.
Sunday – 15:00 – Hairy Bikers’ Best of British
At 15:00 the bikers celebrate exotic British dishes. Families will enjoy the recipes.
Opinion: The segment remains reliable for a relaxed evening.
Sunday – 23:50 – Mock the Week
At 23:50 the hosts review the week’s headlines. Adults who enjoy quick wit will find it entertaining.
Opinion: Still entertaining, though the jokes can be uneven.
Sunday – 19:40 – Would I Lie To You?
At 19:40 the panel tests facts and fiction. Adults who enjoy clever banter will appreciate it.
Opinion: The show holds up well, with a good balance of humour and trivia.
Bottom line
With a solid lineup of adventure, humour and culinary delight, U&Dave offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a trivia buff, a food lover or just looking for a good laugh, there’s a show on the schedule that fits the bill. Tune in to see the hosts keep the energy high and the fun going all week long.