5SELECT TV Guide and Listings
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Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
At St Michael's Mount, a major clear-up operation is needed following severe storms. And the picturesque harbour town of Padstow prepares for its annual May Day Festival. (S2 Ep5)
Abandoned Engineering
Exploring the world's five strangest ghost towns - now abandoned ruins shrouded in mystery. Each haunted shell will be unmasked to tell its unique story. (S3 Ep11)
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
Jaimie is an inventor who has built a unique home and an unconventional family, creating his own wild utopia on a remote island off the coast of Panama. (S10 Ep 3)
Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
Iceland - Travelogue series meeting people who gave up the rat race for an alternative lifestyle. Ben journeys to the freezing waters of Iceland to live with a former carpenter. (S11 Ep 1)
Taggart
A drugs-related murder on the local housing scheme proves challenging for the investigative skills of the Taggart team, as no one seems willing to talk to the police. (S16 Ep4)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Distraught, Pat attacks first insenstive Chrissie and then Greg. Paul recommends Ros spend the maximum time in Solitary, and Lizzie is questioned by the police. (S2 Ep7)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
After Lizzie's intensive grilling by the cops, Bea and the girls suspect there's a cover-up going on, and decide to get to the bottom of it. (S2 Ep8)
The Yorkshire Vet
Can Peter Wright put a spaniel who's been hit by a car on the road to recovery? Matt Smith discovers ten eggs when he x-rays a giant tortoise. Shona Searson tends to a pedigree cow. (S22 Ep3)
The Yorkshire Vet
Peter needs to keep his cool dealing with the Greens' hot-headed calf Frosty. Matt and Rohin investigate the incredible 'tail' of the tiger who came to Holmfirth, back in the 1940s. (S22 Ep4)
Abandoned Engineering
Exploring the world's five strangest ghost towns - now abandoned ruins shrouded in mystery. Each haunted shell will be unmasked to tell its unique story. (S3 Ep11)
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Murder She Wrote
Jessica investigates the suspicious deaths of two Cabot Cove locals. (S11 Ep8)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica is among a number of authors booked to appear on a television show when an infomercial audience member is found dead and she takes on the case. (S11 Ep9)
Murder She Wrote
While attending a book fair in Miami, Jessica Fletcher forms a new and unlikely alliance with a Russian detective to solve a mystery surrounding art theft. (S11 Ep10)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica Fletcher helps Seth solve a problem within the family after his cousin, an expert on plants, gets in a heated argument over a newly-developed tree. (S11 Ep11)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica comes to give aid to a good friend who is somehow involved in the theft of a priceless Egyptian artifact. (S11 Ep12)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica finds her sleuthing skills called upon when a disembodied voice comes out of the night fog to threaten a soprano with a grisly death. (S11 Ep13)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica Fletcher has to set the record straight when the wrong man is arrested for the murder of a scientist who had faked his own death. (S11 Ep14)
Murder She Wrote
Jessica sets out to prove that the death of a young movie buff was murder - as was the supposed suicide of a Hollywood director 35 years ago. (S11 Ep15)
Murder She Wrote
The lover of a model who helped Jessica research a book is targeted by a killer in Paris, and Jessica is faced with a slave labour scandal. (S11 Ep16)
Murder She Wrote
The townspeople in Cabot Cove are concerned about a massive land development project on the shore. Jessica's nephew Grady is among the first employed by the company. (S11 Ep17)
Abandoned Engineering
A Wild West ghost town with tales of murder, corruption and buried treasure, an underground mountain network that cost thousands of lives, and a village shattered by the terrors of war. (S4 Ep6)
WWII Battles in Colour
April 1945. The Soviets have gained control of Poland and crossed the borders of Germany. The Nazis begin a desperate last stand to defend the capital of the Third Reich: Berlin. (Ep6)
Flight MH370: The Vanishing
In March 2014 Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was scheduled to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, but shortly after take-off it vanished from radar with 239 people on board. (S1 Ep 1)
Flight MH370: The Silence
Four months after MH370 disappeared, the relatives of those on board are no closer to finding out what happened to their loved ones. (S1 Ep 2)
Flight MH370: Murder at 30,000
...Feet? When the Government lead search for MH370 finishes, a private company with cutting edge technology steps in to try and finally find the missing plane. (S1 Ep 3)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Karen and Greg's engagement doesn't go down well with Doreen. Erica cracks down on security, prompting Vera to go overboard with tough measures. (S1 Ep78)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
After the shooting, Karen is rushed to hospital, her life hanging in the balance. David refuses to turn himself in. Political activist Janet Dominguez arrives in Wentworth. (S1 Ep79)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
While Karen remains in a critical condition in hospital, at Wentworth Ros is assigned to share a room with Kath - but before long one of the cellmates lies collapsed on the floor... (S2 Ep1)
Prisoner: Cell Block H
Kath pleads ignorance about Ros's condition, Meg meets Geoff for drinks, and the signal is given for an escape plan which has already gone awry... (S2 Ep2)
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Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
We revisit Cornwall, gearing up for tourist season, as Watergate Bay preps for surf school, Minack Theatre readies for shows, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan host Pasty Championships. (S2 Ep1)
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
As winter retreats, farmers face the demands of lambing season, champion gig rowers train hard, oyster growers nurture prized stock, and a vital pontoon rebuild gets underway in Rock. (S2 Ep2)
Cornwall: A Year by the Sea
Fisherman Johnny heads to sea at dawn in search of prized catch, lobster. The historic estate of Trewithen prepares for guests. And we witness a spectacular murmuration of starlings. (S2 Ep3)
Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales
With winter approaching it's time for Reuben and his crew to learn new skills as they have never tarmacked before. Later they test the surface in their old three-wheeler Robin Reliant. (S2 Ep3)
Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales
It's Christmas, so Reuben and Tommy are picking a giant tree for the local town, but the pressure is on to deliver it for the big day. And team test drive a new 4x4. (S2 Ep4)
Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales
Reuben sets about renovating a 200-year-old tumble-down cottage, and discovers an old well in the process. He also helps new girlfriend Jess round up her flock at her family farm. (S2 Ep5)
Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales
Winter's end sees Reuben & Jess salvage stone with big machines. Reuben, Tommy & Miles join a helicopter mission to restore a Yorkshire trail. Plus, the Owen family reflects. (S2 Ep6)
Reuben Owen: Life in The Dales
Reuben and friends tackle a 100-mile vintage tractor challenge from the Yorkshire Dales to Whitby. From breakdowns to birthday cake, will they make it to the coast in time to celebrate? (S2 Ep7)
5SELECT is a British free-to-air television channel operated by Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd (a subsidiary of Paramount Skydance). This 5SELECT TV guide provides a complete overview of the channel's daily programming, schedule organization, and viewing options. Visitors can use this guide to explore today's television schedule, check upcoming broadcasts, and plan their evening viewing.
About 5SELECT
5SELECT originally launched in February 2018, replacing the former My5 channel on broadcast networks across the United Kingdom. Positioned as a companion channel within the Channel 5 family, its programming focus centers predominantly on factual entertainment, specialist documentaries, history, nature, regional British features, and select drama series.
The channel is widely available on free-to-air platforms including Freeview and Freesat, as well as pay-TV providers such as Virgin Media and Sky. Content broadcast on 5SELECT is also accessible for catch-up and on-demand streaming via Channel 5's official streaming platform (formerly My5).
Understanding the 5SELECT TV Guide
A reliable tv guide helps viewers track program times, episode details, and broadcast changes throughout the day. The 5SELECT television schedule is organized chronologically, running from early morning broadcasts through daytime features, prime-time evening shows, and late-night programming.
By checking the daily TV schedule, viewers can quickly check:
- Broadcast Dates and Times: Exact scheduled start and end times for all programs.
- Episode Titles & Descriptions: Detailed contextual summaries for documentaries, multi-part series, and drama reruns.
- Genre Categories: Clear identification of factual, historical, lifestyle, or entertainment shows.
- Subtitles & Audio Description: Broadcast accessibility flags where available.
Finding TV Guide Listings for Tonight on 5SELECT
Prime-time broadcasts feature many of the channel's flagship factual series and feature documentaries. Looking up tv guide listings for tonight allows viewers to see what is airing during peak viewing hours, typically between 19:00 and 23:00.
Evening schedules on 5SELECT frequently showcase extended documentary features, royal history series, scenic railway journeys, and true-crime investigations. Reviewing tonight's TV listings in advance ensures you do not miss premiere broadcasts or featured repeats of popular series.
Programming Categories on 5SELECT
5SELECT organizes its broadcast schedule around several core programming themes:
- History and Heritage: In-depth documentaries covering ancient civilizations, British monarchical history, historical battles, and historical archaeology.
- Documentary & Factual: Observational series, real-life rescue operations, law enforcement features, and transport-focused documentaries (e.g., trains, trucking, and aviation).
- Nature and Wildlife: Natural history programming exploring wildlife, countryside living, and British national parks.
- Drama & Mystery: Encores of popular British and international drama series originally broadcast on Channel 5.
Popular Programs Broadcast on 5SELECT
While specific daily broadcast slots shift, several recurring shows and documentary strands regularly feature in the 5SELECT schedule:
- Cruising with Jane McDonald: Travel and entertainment documentary series following cruise journeys around the globe.
- The Yorkshire Vet: Observational documentary series following veterinary surgeons in rural Yorkshire.
- Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun: Factual lifestyle series following British expatriates living in Spain.
- Secrets of the Royal Palaces: Historical documentary series examining the architecture, history, and lives surrounding landmark royal residences.
How to Use the 5SELECT TV Schedule Efficiently
To get the most out of the 5SELECT TV listings, follow these straightforward steps when planning your viewing:
- Select the Date: Choose between today's active schedule, tonight's lineup, or upcoming daily listings.
- Scan Prime-Time Hours: Check evening slots (19:00 to 22:00) for feature documentaries and flagship shows.
- Verify Regional Schedules: Ensure your TV provider (Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media) reflects local UK regional adjustments if applicable.
- Note Catch-Up Availability: If you miss a scheduled broadcast, programs are typically available to stream on Channel 5's video-on-demand service shortly after airing.
Viewing Information and Provider Channels
5SELECT is available across all major UK television platforms. Broadcaster channel numbers generally align as follows, though viewers should verify on their specific receiver:
| Platform / Provider | Transmission Type | Standard Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Freeview | Digital Terrestrial | Free-to-air (UK national) |
| Freesat | Digital Satellite | Free-to-air (UK national) |
| Sky | Satellite / IP | Subscription / Free-to-view |
| Virgin Media | Cable / IP | Digital Cable Package |
| My5 / Channel 5 App | On-Demand Streaming | Free online streaming |
Regional Variations and Schedule Freshness
While 5SELECT largely maintains a single national broadcast schedule across the United Kingdom, minor timing variations can occasionally occur due to regional news opts, platform maintenance, or emergency schedule updates. Programming schedules can change prior to broadcast; checking the latest published listings prior to showtime ensures you have the most up-to-date broadcast times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5SELECT?
5SELECT is a British free-to-air television channel owned by Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd. It specializes in factual documentaries, history, wildlife, lifestyle, and drama programming.
What is on 5SELECT tonight?
Tonight's schedule on 5SELECT typically features prime-time factual series, royal history documentaries, scenic travelogues, and observational documentary series. Check the current daily listings table above for exact tonight program times.
Where can I find the 5SELECT TV schedule?
You can view the full 5SELECT schedule via electronic program guides (EPGs) on Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media, or through online TV guide listings and the official Channel 5 streaming service.
Is 5SELECT available on catch-up or streaming?
Yes, most shows broadcast on 5SELECT are available to stream on-demand after broadcast via the official Channel 5 app and website.
Is 5SELECT a free channel?
Yes, 5SELECT is a free-to-air television channel available to viewers in the United Kingdom via Freeview and Freesat, as well as on basic cable and satellite packages.