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Britain's Greatest Bridges
Documentary series. Rob Bell tells the story behind the design and construction of Brunel's Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon gorge at Bristol. (Ep 1)
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
A shocking hit and run leaves an elderly driver with serious head injuries, and a rude driver's outburst brings him under scrutiny which he could live to regret. (S5 Ep6)
Cops
Deputies are concerned when a fleeing man leaves a trail of illicit items. A young woman unwisely decides to hang out with a man she nicknamed 'Sketchy'. (S33 Ep6)
Entertainment News on 5
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Entertainment News on 5
A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.
Cycling: Vuelta a Espana 2026
Highlights from stage 13 of the 2026 La Vuelta, as the peloton embarks on a 192.8km medium mountain route from Almunecar, culminating with a flat finish in Loja. Presented by Rebecca Charlton.
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders
Cops spot a car speeding by the Tyne, and when they pull it over, a search uncovers a crack pipe. And PC Martain Anderson stakes out a suspected drug driver. (S5 Ep7)
Red Dawn
Action adventure about a small-town group of gun-toting teenagers and an ex-marine who become the first line of defence when Soviet forces invade the US. Stars Patrick Swayze. (1984)
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Red Dawn
Action adventure about a small-town group of gun-toting teenagers and an ex-marine who become the first line of defence when Soviet forces invade the US. Stars Patrick Swayze. (1984)
The X-Files
Mulder and Scully attempt to prevent an alien invasion of Earth, but reversals and betrayals are everywhere. (S6 Ep12)
Behind Bars: World's Toughest Prisons
New Bilibid Prison is one of the most notorious prisons in the Philippines. Originally designed to hold 1500 offenders, there are now more than 8000 incarcerated there. (S4 Ep1)
Outback Truckers
There are headaches on the horizon for Steve Grahame taking on the Tanami with a trailer load of trouble, and it's a wild ride for Nigel Vagg hauling 900 feral goats through a heatwave. (S4 Ep9)
Trucking Hell
A recycling plant needs two portable cabins replaced.
Highway Patrol
A roadside fight unfolds when officers stop a man who hasn't installed his interlock device; officers go on a high-speed chase through the busy streets of Yarra. (S7 Ep6)
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Teleshopping
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Teleshopping
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Cruise TV with LoveitBookit
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Police Interceptors
A runaway driver escapes the car while still on the move, leaving Kev to chase him down on foot. (S17 Ep4)
Highway Thru Hell
Jamie and crew wrestle to recover a trailer loaded with apples off a dangerous bridge. A multi-vehicle wreck turns deadly for a Good Samaritan. (S2 Ep10/13)
Highway Thru Hell
Heavy rescue has to recover a severely damaged trailer loaded with millions of plastic beads. And spring rains cause rock slides on Highway 1. (S2 Ep9/13)
Highway Thru Hell
A competitor challenges Jamie's status on the Hill. A trailer full of cat food bursts into flames - and Scott and Gord have just two days to get the burning heap off the Smasher. (S2 Ep6/13)
Highway Thru Hell
The biggest storm of the season hits with a fury, just as Jamie discovers that his licence has expired. And his day gets even worse when someone smashes the Rotator. (S2 Ep7/13)
Highway Thru Hell
A semi hits a barrier so hard it blocks the Coq's most important exit, Scott tells Jamie he's fed up with the vintage truck he's driving, and a new driver shows up for work. (S2 Ep8/13)
The Far Country
Western starring James Stewart. A self-minded adventurer locks horns with a crooked lawman while driving cattle to Dawson. (1955)
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The Far Country
Western starring James Stewart. A self-minded adventurer locks horns with a crooked lawman while driving cattle to Dawson. (1955)
The Deadly Companions
Powerful western starring Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith. A man must choose between vengeance and the woman he loves, after he admits responsibility for her son's death. (1961)
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The Deadly Companions
Powerful western starring Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith. A man must choose between vengeance and the woman he loves, after he admits responsibility for her son's death. (1961)
Cycling: Vuelta a Espana 2026
Highlights from stage 14 of the 2026 La Vuelta, with 4,060m of elevation gain on a 154.5km mountain route from Jaen to a summit finish in Sierra de la Pandera. Presented by Rebecca Charlton.
Cops
Officers with NYPD's 75th Precinct and drone operators with the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) conduct a narcotics sting in Brooklyn. (S37 Ep32)
Cops
Officers with the NYPD's 75th Precinct stop a 17-year-old for a traffic violation and discover a handgun concealed in his sling bag. (S37 Ep33)
Enemy of the State
Action thriller about a young attorney who becomes enmeshed in a sinister political conspiracy when he unwittingly receives evidence of a covert assassination. Stars Will Smith. (1998)
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Enemy of the State
Action thriller about a young attorney who becomes enmeshed in a sinister political conspiracy when he unwittingly receives evidence of a covert assassination. Stars Will Smith. (1998)
The X-Files
Mulder and Scully meet a mysterious man who has the knack of taking photographs of people just before they die. (S6 Ep10)
The X-Files
While the Cigarette-Smoking Man narrates the history of the Syndicate, Cassandra Spender reappears. (S6 Ep11)
The X-Files
Mulder and Scully attempt to prevent an alien invasion of Earth, but reversals and betrayals are everywhere. (S6 Ep12)
The X-Files
A hurricane has hit a Florida town, and a former FBI believes it kicked up something otherworldly from the surrounding seas. (S6 Ep13)
Highway Patrol
Officers respond to the scene of a serious smash involving a pedestrian and a drunk driver; extreme speeds on a residential road; two men unfit for roadside assistance. (S7 Ep7)
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Teleshopping
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Outback Truckers
The Australian trucking show returns, with Steve Grahame having double bad luck during a brutal lap through the red centre. And Turbo's battling to get his business out of a rut. (S4 Ep1)
Gunsmoke
Doc Adams discovers that a private train car passenger has symptoms of the plague. And when he quarantines the train car, the citizens of Dodge fear the disease will spread. (S13 Ep12/25)
Gunsmoke
Festus is jailed for a robbery and murder he did not commit in Pierceville, by an aging sheriff who's too proud to investigate leads that would prove him innocent. (S13 Ep13/25)
Gunsmoke
A cowboy finds a lone Native American boy near his burned-out village. They become attached to each other, but the boy faces racism when they reach Dodge City. (S13 Ep14/25)
Gunsmoke
When triplets are born to a dying woman, Doc Adams does all he can to keep the babies together instead of sending them to an orphanage. (S13 Ep15/25)
My Name Is Nobody
A young man worships and competes with a famed gunfighter, insisting that he must face down a gang of 150 outlaws before he can retire. Western with Henry Fonda. (1973)
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My Name Is Nobody
A young man worships and competes with a famed gunfighter, insisting that he must face down a gang of 150 outlaws before he can retire. Western with Henry Fonda. (1973)
Death Rides a Horse
Western, A young gunfighter bent on killing the four bandits who raped and murdered his family meets a former outlaw, who hopes to extort the same men in revenge for getting him jailed. (1967)
5ACTION is a free-to-air television channel featuring high-octane entertainment, drama series, action movies, and factual programming. This 5ACTION TV guide provides an overview of the channel's broadcast schedule, helping viewers find showtimes for daily programs, upcoming broadcasts, and evening entertainment.
About 5ACTION
5ACTION is part of the Channel 5 network family operated by Paramount UK. Launched as a rebranded channel replacing 5Spike, 5ACTION focuses on action-oriented content, drama series, movies, and factual television. The channel is available on various television platforms across the UK, including Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media, as well as digital streaming platforms linked to the network.
5ACTION TV Guide
The 5ACTION TV guide offers a full breakdown of the daily schedule, including morning series, afternoon movie slots, and prime-time broadcasts. Checking the schedule allows viewers to stay updated on show times, episode details, and programming changes.
Because broadcast schedules can shift due to live event coverage or network updates, programming times may vary by date, region, and television provider. Checking the latest daily listings ensures you have the most up-to-date schedule details.
TV Guide Listings for Tonight on 5ACTION
Finding tv guide listings for tonight on 5ACTION gives viewers a complete look at prime-time broadcasts. Evening schedules generally showcase feature-length action films, popular drama series, and high-impact factual programs.
Whether you are planning to watch a movie or catch up on a continuous series, reviewing tonight's TV listings helps you plan your evening viewing efficiently. Regional time zones and provider platforms can occasionally impact start times, so referencing the current day's time grid is recommended.
Programming Categories on 5ACTION
5ACTION organizes its schedule around dynamic, fast-paced television genres to cater to fans of action and drama. Main programming categories include:
- Action & Drama Series: High-stakes drama shows, procedural series, and classic imported action programs.
- Feature Films: Blockbuster action movies, thrillers, and westerns regularly featured during evening and weekend slots.
- Factual & Reality: Documentaries and observational series focusing on emergency services, law enforcement, and real-life rescue operations.
- Sports & Entertainment: Select highlights and sports-related entertainment programs.
Popular Shows and Content
While specific broadcast rights change over time, 5ACTION is recognized for airing a mix of established international series, classic thrillers, and popular non-fiction content:
- Police & Law Enforcement Documentaries: Series highlighting real-life traffic police, border patrol units, and emergency responders.
- Classic Action Cinema: Rotating selections of classic and modern action feature films during prime-time hours.
- Procedural Drama Shows: Crime dramas and action series broadcast in regular episodic slots.
How to Use the 5ACTION TV Schedule
Navigating the television guide is simple. Follow these steps to locate your favorite shows:
- Select the date you wish to view on the schedule grid.
- Scan the time slots starting from morning through to late-night programming.
- Check the program titles for specific episode descriptions or broadcast highlights.
- Verify your region and broadcast provider to ensure accurate local start times.
Viewing Information and Platform Availability
5ACTION is accessible on primary UK broadcast platforms. Channel numbers can vary depending on your receiver and service provider:
- Freeview: Available on standard digital terrestrial TV channels.
- Sky & Virgin Media: Included in standard satellite and cable channel packages.
- Freesat: Available on digital satellite television services.
- Streaming: Catch-up content and live channel viewing are available through the My5 streaming service.
Regional and Time-Zone Variations
Broadcast schedules are generally consistent across regions, but local variations can occur. Depending on your service provider, regional opt-outs, daylight saving adjustments, or live program overrides may alter exact broadcast start times. Always confirm with local channel guides for region-specific accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5ACTION?
5ACTION is a free-to-air television channel in the UK operated by Paramount UK, offering action movies, drama series, and factual programming.
What is on 5ACTION tonight?
Tonight's schedule features a mix of prime-time action movies, crime dramas, and observational factual series. Check the daily time grid for specific show times.
Where can I find the 5ACTION TV guide?
You can view the 5ACTION TV guide on TV listing platforms, local electronic program guides (EPG) on your set-top box, or through the official My5 website.
Can broadcast times change on 5ACTION?
Yes, television schedules are subject to change due to live broadcasts, scheduling updates, or regional variations.
How can I watch missed programs on 5ACTION?
Many programs aired on 5ACTION are available for catch-up viewing online via the My5 streaming service.