U & Yesterday TV Guide and Listings
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Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Henry Cole and Simon O'Brien visit a stately home in Somerset, where Simon is convinced he has uncovered a genuine Tudor relic.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn visits the former HQ of London Underground, 55 Broadway, which was the capital's first skyscraper, and sees the timber-framed Barmouth Bridge in north Wales.
Teleshopping
Shopping from Home.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn visits Swindon's railway village, which became home to Great Western's enormous works and he also explores the dark and secret past of Milan's monumental station.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn visits Wemyss Bay Station in Inverclyde - an architectural gem. He also explores the engineering marvel that is Blackfriars station in central London.
Train Truckers
In Shropshire a Great Western Railway 'Modified Hall' steam engine and its tender is being taken out of service as it needs a safety inspection.
Train Truckers
A cherished wartime iron workhorse needs to be hauled 160 miles from the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire to a winter extravaganza in Oxfordshire.
Train Truckers
The A4 LNER Pacific Locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley must be hauled 46 miles at 30mph from Crewe to Bridgnorth.
Train Truckers
The Royal Highland Fusilier, a 100-ton Deltic diesel engine, must be hauled from Leicestershire to Wirksworth in Cheshire.
Flipping Bangers
Will and Gus want to buy a BMW, and Will says he likes the 'feminine' Z3. There's a trade-in up the road which might fit the bill, but it's a high price.
Flipping Bangers
Gus and Will go for the once-maligned Austin Maestro. The car they want to buy has already been sold but the seller has another - his own - on the driveway. Can they do a deal.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie's narrowboat gets stuck under a low bridge on the challenging Basingstoke Canal as he battles through water weed. Can he make it to journey's end.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie moors by Hampton Court Palace, but disaster strikes when a tree branch smashes a window. His dad joins to help through Hanwell locks.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie returns to where his boating life began, exploring London's canals on Naughty Lass. He travels through Little Venice and moors in Paddington Basin.
Planet Earth
Wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough. A look at survival in grasslands, from Asia's saiga antelope to the giant anteaters of Brazil.
Planet Earth
Cities can be worlds of opportunity for animals, from the leopards prowling the streets of Mumbai to the peregrine falcons hunting amongst New York's skyscrapers.
Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics
The Restos team try their hardest not to go too far on an Opel Manta. And a Peugeot 205 GTI brings back happy B-road memories for a mechanic who owned one.
Bangers & Cash
Derek heads to Barnet for a Sierra XR 4x4i that's such hot property, it's been squirrelled away in a garage for 30 years.
Dream Car Fixers
Sheldon and Will take on a 1991 VW Scirocco, a car client Billy had to give up for his fledgling family. They look at the cause of a smoky exhaust and uncover a major rust problem.
Bangers & Cash
Derek collects a beautifully restored and carefully modified 1936 Wolseley 14/56. Meanwhile, a Batman-inspired Chrysler Crossfire is dropped off at the Thornton le Dale garage.
Bangers & Cash
Paul's doing the pick-ups in Lancashire where a rare 1960 Vauxhall Cresta PA Friary estate in dusky pink awaits.
Bangers & Cash
Derek and Paul are off to Leeds on a rare father and son road trip to pick up a VW Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.
Bangers & Cash
A beautiful looking sports car has been fooling the punters and intriguing Derek. It's a Challenger E-Type - a fibreglass replica created from an E-Type mould.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn visits Swindon's railway village, which became home to Great Western's enormous works and he also explores the dark and secret past of Milan's monumental station.
Teleshopping
Shopping from Home.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn visits the Royal Albert Bridge and discovers how it was constructed. He also visits Wolverhampton to learn the history of its train stations.
The Architecture the Railways Built
Tim Dunn is in Windsor to learn how two rail companies fought to be first to get to Queen Victoria. He also explores the Connel Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.
Great Continental Railway Journeys
Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo travels from Sofia to Istanbul along part of the route taken by the Orient Express.
Great Continental Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo travels the Habsburg imperial line from Vienna across the impressive Semmering Pass, a railway line through the Alps, as he heads toward Trieste.
Great Canal Journeys
Tim and Pru cross the Scottish Highlands on a sun-kissed voyage along the spectacular Caledonian Canal, a waterway that links the North Sea with the Atlantic.
Great Canal Journeys
Tim and Pru island-hop their way through the Hebrides as they visit Tobermory, Iona, the Isle of Jura and the magical nine-mile Crinan canal.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie's narrowboat gets stuck under a low bridge on the challenging Basingstoke Canal as he battles through water weed. Can he make it to journey's end.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie moors by Hampton Court Palace, but disaster strikes when a tree branch smashes a window. His dad joins to help through Hanwell locks.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie returns to where his boating life began, exploring London's canals on Naughty Lass. He travels through Little Venice and moors in Paddington Basin.
Australia with Simon Reeve
The adventurer begins a journey across the country, discovering how the camel is threatening the fragile desert ecosystem in the heart of Australia.
Australia with Simon Reeve
Spectacular travel documentary series with Simon Reeve. Simon travels from Darwin to the Great Barrier Reef via the remote Cape York Peninsula.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming journeys from Shardlow to Etruria Junction, Stoke on Trent, exploring the Trent and Mersey Canal.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming explores the English canal network. A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves to be problematic and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming continues across the Pennines from Marple to Huddersfield, where his journey is hampered by a fallen tree and a leaking lock pound.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming travels along the Rochdale Canal from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester, but disaster strikes when he runs aground.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming concludes his journey by travelling from Barton Swing Aqueduct to Liverpool Docks - but experiences engine problems on the way.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie Cumming battles his way through blanket weed on the Shropshire Union Canal and discovers industrial secrets in Audlem in Cheshire.
Bangers & Cash
Dave's in fast car heaven as he picks up a rare Subaru Impreza and an equally powerful Ford Escort RS Cosworth from North Wales.
Bangers & Cash
Derek heads to Barnet for a Sierra XR 4x4i that's such hot property, it's been squirrelled away in a garage for 30 years.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie's narrowboat gets stuck under a low bridge on the challenging Basingstoke Canal as he battles through water weed. Can he make it to journey's end.
Canal Boat Diaries
Robbie moors by Hampton Court Palace, but disaster strikes when a tree branch smashes a window. His dad joins to help through Hanwell locks.
Welcome to the U & Yesterday TV guide resource. U & Yesterday (formerly known simply as Yesterday) is a prominent British free-to-air television channel owned by UKTV, a subsidiary of BBC Studios. The channel specializes in history, factual documentaries, heritage programming, nostalgia, and classic drama series. This guide provides an accessible overview of how to navigate the channel's daily schedule, find broadcast details for daytime and evening viewing, and plan your television line-up effectively.
About U & Yesterday
Launched originally as UKTV History in 2002 before rebranding to Yesterday in 2009 and later adopting the unified 'U' network brand prefix in 2024 as U & Yesterday, the channel has established a distinct identity within the UK broadcasting landscape. It is available across major UK television platforms, including Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media, as well as on-demand via the U streaming platform.
The channel's programming focuses primarily on factual entertainment. Core offerings include observational documentary series, historical explorations, engineering investigations, antique restoration, transport heritage, and classic British drama or comedy revivals. Because the broadcast schedule runs throughout the day and night, checking an updated guide helps viewers keep track of multi-part documentary series and recurring broadcast slots.
Navigating the U & Yesterday TV Guide
Using a comprehensive TV guide allows viewers to track daily programming from early morning broadcasts to late-night repeats. A complete schedule breakdown typically includes key details designed to help you decide what to watch and when:
- Broadcast Time: Start and end times for each scheduled program, including episode runtimes.
- Program Title and Episode Name: Clear identification of the series alongside specific episode titles or numbers.
- Genre and Category: Program classification, such as military history, railway documentary, comedy, or archaeology.
- Episode Synopsis: A short description summarizing the topic, historical era, or narrative focus of the broadcast.
- Guidance and Accessibility: Annotations indicating audio description, subtitles, or parental guidance advice where applicable.
Because television networks occasionally alter transmission schedules due to live events, breaking news, or special programming events, checking the latest digital schedule ensures you have the most accurate timings for your region.
Checking TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Peak viewing hours on U & Yesterday feature a curated mix of prime-time documentaries and flagship series. When reviewing TV guide listings for tonight, evening schedules generally follow a structured pattern designed for factual enthusiasts:
- Early Evening (18:00 – 20:00): Often features accessible transport, restoration, or light heritage series, ideal for post-work viewing.
- Prime Time (20:00 – 22:00): Dedicated to flagship premiere series, high-budget historical documentaries, and deep-dive investigative features.
- Late Night (22:00 onwards): Re-runs of popular daytime slots, extended documentary features, and classic drama repeats.
If you are planning your evening entertainment, verifying tonight's listings helps ensure you do not miss continuous story arcs in serialized history documentaries or multi-part factual features.
Programming Categories on U & Yesterday
The channel's schedule features a variety of factual and entertainment genres tailored to history and heritage enthusiasts:
| Category | Focus & Themes | Common Formats |
|---|---|---|
| History & Archaeology | Ancient civilizations, medieval battlefields, modern world history, and military tactics. | Documentary series, expert-led explorations, archive footage analysis. |
| Transport & Engineering | Railways, classic cars, aviation milestones, megastructures, and industrial history. | Observational series, restoration challenges, machinery breakdowns. |
| Antiques & Heritage | Restoration of historic artifacts, vintage collectibles, and architectural preservation. | Presenter-led valuation, hands-on workshop programs. |
| Classic Drama & Comedy | Nostalgic British drama series, period pieces, and classic mystery revivals. | Episodic drama repeats, afternoon serials. |
How to Use the Schedule Effectively
To get the most out of the U & Yesterday programming guide, follow these straightforward steps when checking listings:
- Select the Date: Navigate to today's date or select upcoming days of the week to view future broadcasts.
- Filter by Time Slot: Narrow down listings by morning, afternoon, prime-time evening, or late-night windows.
- Verify the Platform: Ensure the listings match your viewing method, as regional variations or platform-specific channel numbers (such as Freeview vs. Sky) can affect viewing location.
- Check On-Demand Options: If you miss an episode during its linear broadcast window, many shows become available to stream shortly after transmission via the official U catch-up service.
Regional Variations and Schedule Changes
While U & Yesterday maintains a uniform national schedule across most of the United Kingdom, linear broadcast times can occasionally shift. Differences in regional advertising options, platform distribution (Freeview, satellite, or cable), and daylight saving time transitions can impact local listing times. Viewers located outside main coverage zones or accessing broadcasts via third-party digital providers should confirm local time-zone settings when consulting schedule tables.
Note: Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Always check the latest digital listings for the most current transmission schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U & Yesterday?
U & Yesterday (formerly Yesterday) is a UK free-to-air television channel owned by UKTV (BBC Studios) specializing in factual programming, history documentaries, transport, restoration, and classic drama.
Where can I find the U & Yesterday TV schedule?
You can find the U & Yesterday TV schedule online through digital EPGs (Electronic Program Guides), channel listing websites, platform TV guides (such as Freeview or Sky), and the official U streaming service platform.
What shows are featured in the U & Yesterday TV guide listings for tonight?
Tonight's listings typically feature a mix of prime-time history documentaries, transport and engineering series, heritage restoration programs, and classic British television repeats. Exact schedules change daily.
Can I watch U & Yesterday programs on demand?
Yes. Most programs broadcast on U & Yesterday are available for catch-up and on-demand streaming through UKTV's free streaming platform, U, following their television transmission.
Do U & Yesterday broadcast times vary by platform?
Transmission schedules are generally synchronized across major platforms like Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media. However, channel numbers differ by provider, and regional adjustments or technical updates may occasionally alter display times on your local EPG.