5Action TV schedule
Last updated: Monday 25 August 2025 at 07:59 BST
5Action TV – Quick Reference Schedule (Swipeable)
| Time | Program | Category | Expanded Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Teleshopping | Home shopping | Teleshopping – A live home‑shopping block where viewers can call in or order online to purchase a range of products, from kitchen gadgets to fitness equipment. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 7:00 AM | eFOLDi Mobility Scooters | Home shopping | eFOLDi Mobility Scooters – Demonstrates the lightweight, electric folding scooters designed for easy transport and everyday mobility. Great for seniors and anyone needing a compact mobility solution. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 7:30 AM | JML Presents | Home shopping | JML Presents – Showcases innovative household products with live demonstrations, special offers, and limited‑time discounts. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 8:00 AM | Shop: Cruise TV with LoveitBookit | Home shopping | Shop: Cruise TV – Your one‑stop‑shop for cruise holidays. The presenters walk you through itineraries, cabin types, onboard experiences and exclusive offers from LoveitBookit. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 9:00 AM | Entertainment News on 5 | Showbiz | Entertainment News on 5 – Latest celebrity gossip, film releases, and music updates, presented with quick news bites and behind‑the‑scenes insights. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 9:05 AM | Outback Truckers | Documentary | Outback Truckers – Follows a convoy of Australian truckers as they navigate remote, fire‑scarred terrain, delivering essential supplies while battling extreme conditions. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 10:05 AM | Trucking Hell | Documentary | Trucking Hell – A dramatic incident where a lorry‑load of fizzy drinks explodes, creating a spectacular fireball and challenging recovery crews. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 11:05 AM | Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves | Documentary | Trucking Heavy – Massive Moves – Highlights the relocation of a tiny house from Wales to a new site, showcasing the logistics of moving delicate structures. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 12:05 PM | Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves | Documentary | Trucking Heavy – Massive Moves – The crew tackles an unusual load at Teesside Airport, demonstrating specialised handling techniques. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 1:05 PM | Trucking Heavy: Massive Moves | Documentary | Trucking Heavy – Massive Moves – Engineers move a towering tram in Blackpool, testing the limits of haulage equipment and teamwork. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 2:05 PM | The Dam Busters | Drama | The Dam Busters – Fact‑based WWII drama starring Michael Redgrave, chronicling the invention of the bouncing bomb that destroyed Germany’s vital dams. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 3:05 PM | Entertainment News on 5 | Showbiz | Repeat of the earlier entertainment segment, delivering fresh celebrity updates and movie news. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 3:10 PM | The Dam Busters | Drama | Continuation of the WWII storyline, focusing on the daring night raids and crew camaraderie. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 4:45 PM | U‑571 | Adventure | U‑571 – High‑stakes submarine action starring Matthew McConaughey, Harvey Keitel and Bill Pax, as Allied forces attempt to capture an Enigma machine from a German U‑boat. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 5:45 PM | Entertainment News on 5 | Showbiz | Evening entertainment roundup with the latest in pop culture. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 5:50 PM | U‑571 | Adventure | Further action from the submarine chase, highlighting crew dynamics and tense underwater combat. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 7:00 PM | Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders | Reality | Motorway Cops – PC Martain Anderson and team set up covert operations to nab speeders, showcasing police tactics on UK motorways. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 8:00 PM | Police Interceptors | Reality | Police Interceptors – High‑speed pursuits across Lincoln city centre, following officers as they chase dangerous drivers. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 9:00 PM | Ice Road Truckers | Documentary | Ice Road Truckers – Rookie Mike attempts his first solo delivery on frozen Arctic routes, battling sub‑zero temperatures and treacherous ice. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 10:00 PM | Ice Road Truckers | Documentary | Seasoned driver Darrell’s truck breaks down, illustrating the massive logistical challenges on ice roads. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 11:00 PM | MacGyver | Adventure | MacGyver – Angus and Jack pursue a dangerous fugitive, using improvisational skills to outwit their target. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 12:00 AM | Behind Bars: World’s Toughest Prisons | Documentary | Inside the Philippine prison system where correction officers manage over 300 inmates in harsh conditions. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 1:00 AM | Coastguard: Search & Rescue | Documentary | SOS‑A team investigates a tugboat crewman’s death in Liverpool, highlighting the dangers faced by rescue services. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 2:00 AM | Trucking Hell | Documentary | Merrie confronts a 26‑ton water tanker stuck in mud, requiring specialist recovery techniques. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 3:00 AM | Trucking Hell | Documentary | Danny attempts to rescue a horsebox that has plunged into a pond, illustrating quick‑thinking in emergencies. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 3:50 AM | Entertainment News on 5 | Showbiz | Late‑night entertainment recap with fresh celebrity scoops. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 4:00 AM | Teleshopping | Home shopping | Second early‑morning teleshopping block offering the same range of products as the 6 AM slot. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
| 6:00 AM | Teleshopping | Home shopping | Final teleshopping segment of the day, wrapping up with a fresh set of deals and product showcases. (Source: 5Action TV guide) |
Reference: All programme information is derived from the official 5Action TV guide.