Great Action Tv Guide

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Great Action schedule – TV guide

Great Action schedule

Time Programme Genre Description (as listed in the Great Action TV guide)
6:00 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
6:30 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
7:00 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
7:30 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
8:00 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
8:30 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
9:00 AM Good News on GREAT! News / uplifting An uplifting round‑up of good news stories: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
9:10 AM The High Chaparral Western drama An Apache brave is accused of murder and the C: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
10:10 AM The High Chaparral Western drama An ex‑gunfighter joins the ranch, but his past put: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
11:10 AM The War Lover Second World War drama Starring Steve McQueen – a bomber co‑pilot sees through his commander’s heroic reputation when the officer starts pursuing his girlfriend. Second World War drama, starring Steve McQueen and Robert Wagner
12:05 PM This Week Back Then Documentary How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
12:11 PM The War Lover Second World War drama Starring Steve McQueen – a bomber co‑pilot sees through his commander’s heroic reputation when the officer starts pursuing his girlfriend. Second World War drama, starring Steve McQueen and Robert Wagner
1:30 PM The Secret of Convict Lake Western Western: with Glenn Ford – a group of escaped convicts take over a female‑dominated Californian town in the 1870s. Western, starring Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney
2:25 PM This Week Back Then Documentary How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
2:31 PM The Secret of Convict Lake Western Western: with Glenn Ford – a group of escaped convicts take over a female‑dominated Californian town in the 1870s. Western, starring Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney
3:25 PM Buchanan Rides Alone Western Western: starring Randolph Scott – a drifter gets caught up in a feud between the members of a powerful and cruel family as he tries to save a Mexican from the gallows. Western, with Randolph Scott and Craig Stev
4:21 PM Good News on GREAT! News / uplifting An uplifting round‑up of good news stories from the UK and…: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
4:25 PM Buchanan Rides Alone Western Western: starring Randolph Scott – a drifter gets caught up in a feud between the members of a powerful and cruel family as he tries to save a Mexican from the gallows. Western, with Randolph Scott and Craig Stev
5:20 PM El Dorado Western Western: starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum – an ageing gunfighter and a drunken town sheriff are drawn into the conflict between a land‑grabbing cattle baron and a ranching family. Western, with John Wayne a
6:15 PM This Week Back Then Documentary How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
6:21 PM El Dorado Western Western: starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum – an ageing gunfighter and a drunken town sheriff are drawn into the conflict between a land‑grabbing cattle baron and a ranching family. Western, with John Wayne a
8:00 PM True Grit Western Western: starring John Wayne – a one‑eyed, over‑the‑hill US marshal reluctantly agrees to help a teenage girl track down her father’s murderer. Western, starring an Oscar‑winning John Wayne, with Kim Darby
10:40 PM Sink the Bismarck! Second World War drama Fact‑based Second World War drama: starring Kenneth More – about the trapping and eventual sinking of the pride of Germany’s battleship fleet in the North Atlantic. Starring Kenneth More and Dana Wynter
11:35 PM This Week Back Then Documentary How news bulletins used to look. The GREAT! network: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
11:41 PM Sink the Bismarck! Second World War drama Fact‑based Second World War drama: starring Kenneth More – about the trapping and eventual sinking of the pride of Germany’s battleship fleet in the North Atlantic. Starring Kenneth More and Dana Wynter
12:50 AM The Persuaders! Drama First episode of the drama, starring Tony Curtis and Roger Moore – an American and an En: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
1:50 AM The Persuaders! Drama A consignment of coins attracts suspicion – Danny and Brett investigate a consignment of: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
2:50 AM Cops Uncut Documentary High‑speed police chases – documentary series following real‑life high‑speed police chases: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
3:20 AM Cops Uncut Documentary High‑speed police chases – documentary series following real‑life high‑speed police chases: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
3:45 AM Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York Thriller Thriller: starring Costas Mandylor – a scientist's experiments could cause a volcanic eruption in New York, and only a team of tunnel diggers can stop it. Thriller, with Costas Mandylor and Michael Ironside
5:15 AM Cops Uncut Documentary High‑speed police chases – documentary series following real‑life high‑speed police chases: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
5:40 AM Good News on GREAT! News / uplifting An uplifting round‑up of good news stories: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
5:50 AM Good News on GREAT! News / uplifting An uplifting round‑up of good news stories: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
6:00 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide
6:30 AM Teleshopping Home shopping A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home: Programme information from Great Action TV guide

Great Action TV guide schedule

Use the links below to jump to the detailed write‑up for each slot of today’s schedule.

6:00 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home. This slot kicks off the morning on Great Action TV guide, offering viewers the classic teleshopping experience on Freeview. Perfect for anyone who wants to shop without leaving the sofa.

6:30 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: Continuation of the early‑morning teleshopping strand, presenting fresh deals and product demonstrations. Ideal for early risers checking the TV guide for today’s bargains.

7:00 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: More opportunities to purchase gadgets, kitchenware, and lifestyle items. The Great Action schedule keeps the shopping momentum going as the day begins.

7:30 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: The teleshopping block continues, showcasing seasonal offers and limited‑time promotions. Viewers can catch this on today’s TV listings.

8:00 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: A further showcase of products, ranging from home décor to personal care. The Great Action television schedule makes it easy to spot this on Freeview tonight.

8:30 AM – Teleshopping

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: Final early‑morning teleshopping slot, wrapping up the morning’s deals before the first news bulletin. Check the TV guide for the exact start time.

9:00 AM – Good News on GREAT!

Genre: News / Uplifting
What’s on: An uplifting round‑up of good news stories, highlighting positive events across the UK. Perfect for a bright start to the day, this program appears in the Great Action listings and is available on Freeview.

9:10 AM – The High Chaparral

Genre: Western drama
What’s on: An Apache brave is accused of murder, setting the stage for classic western intrigue. This episode features rugged frontier storytelling and is part of the Great Action schedule for today.

10:10 AM – The High Chaparral

Genre: Western drama
What’s on: An ex‑gunfighter joins the ranch, bringing his troubled past into conflict with the new environment. A staple of the western genre, listed in today’s TV guide.

11:10 AM – The War Lover

Genre: Second World War drama
What’s on: Starring Steve McQueen, the film follows a bomber co‑pilot who begins to question his commander’s heroic reputation when personal entanglements arise. A dramatic wartime story featured on the Great Action television schedule.

12:05 PM – This Week Back Then

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: A nostalgic look at how news bulletins used to be presented on the GREAT! network. Ideal for viewers interested in broadcasting history, listed in the UK TV guide.

12:11 PM – The War Lover

Genre: Second World War drama
What’s on: Re‑airing of the Steve McQueen wartime drama, offering a second chance to see the gripping story of a bomber crew. Part of the Great Action schedule for today.

1:30 PM – The Secret of Convict Lake

Genre: Western
What’s on: A group of escaped convicts seize control of a female‑dominated Californian town in the 1870s. Featuring Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney, this classic appears in the Great Action TV guide.

2:25 PM – This Week Back Then

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: Another look at historical news bulletins, providing insight into past broadcasting. Included in today’s TV listings on Freeview.

2:31 PM – The Secret of Convict Lake

Genre: Western
What’s on: A repeat of the earlier western, offering viewers another opportunity to watch the drama with Glenn Ford and Gene Tierney. Listed in the Great Action schedule.

3:25 PM – Buchanan Rides Alone

Genre: Western
What’s on: Starring Randolph Scott, a drifter becomes embroiled in a family feud while trying to save a Mexican from the gallows. The programme appears in today’s UK TV guide.

4:21 PM – Good News on GREAT!

Genre: News / Uplifting
What’s on: A second uplifting roundup, this time focusing on positive stories from the UK. Perfect for a mid‑afternoon morale boost, listed on the Great Action schedule.

4:25 PM – Buchanan Rides Alone

Genre: Western
What’s on: Re‑airing of the Randolph Scott western, giving another chance to enjoy this classic western tale. Included in today’s television listings.

5:20 PM – El Dorado

Genre: Western
What’s on: Starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, an ageing gunfighter and a drunken sheriff are drawn into a land‑grabbing conflict. This western features iconic stars and is part of the Great Action TV guide.

6:15 PM – This Week Back Then

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: Yet another historic look at past news bulletins, offering viewers a glimpse of broadcasting heritage. Listed in the UK TV guide for tonight.

6:21 PM – El Dorado

Genre: Western
What’s on: Second showing of the John Wayne classic, giving viewers another opportunity to enjoy the western adventure before the evening’s prime‑time programmes.

8:00 PM – True Grit

Genre: Western
What’s on: Starring John Wayne, a one‑eyed marshal helps a teenage girl avenge her father. An Oscar‑winning performance appears in the Great Action schedule for tonight’s prime‑time.

10:40 PM – Sink the Bismarck!

Genre: Second World War drama
What’s on: Fact‑based drama starring Kenneth More, chronicling the sinking of Germany’s Bismarck battleship. This gripping war story is listed in today’s TV guide for late‑night viewers.

11:35 PM – This Week Back Then

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: Final historical news bulletin review of the day, rounding off the Great Action schedule before the night ends.

11:41 PM – Sink the Bismarck!

Genre: Second World War drama
What’s on: Re‑airing of the wartime drama, giving night‑owls another chance to watch the dramatic sinking of the Bismarck.

12:50 AM – The Persuaders!

Genre: Drama
What’s on: First episode of the classic duo drama starring Tony Curtis and Roger Moore, introducing the adventurous pair.

1:50 AM – The Persuaders!

Genre: Drama
What’s on: A consignment of rare coins sparks suspicion, leading Curtis and Moore’s characters into a mystery.

2:50 AM – Cops Uncut

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: High‑speed police chases, offering an unfiltered look at real‑life pursuits.

3:20 AM – Cops Uncut

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: Another episode of the high‑speed chase series, continuing the adrenaline‑filled police footage.

3:45 AM – Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York

Genre: Thriller
What’s on: Thriller starring Costas Mandylor, where a scientist’s experiment threatens to trigger a volcanic eruption in New York, with a team of tunnel diggers racing to stop it.

5:15 AM – Cops Uncut

Genre: Documentary
What’s on: Continuing the series of high‑speed police chases, perfect for early‑morning viewers craving action.

5:40 AM – Good News on GREAT!

Genre: News / Uplifting
What’s on: Another uplifting round‑up of positive stories to start the day on a hopeful note.

5:50 AM – Good News on GREAT!

Genre: News / Uplifting
What’s on: Final early‑morning good‑news bulletin before the teleshopping block returns.

6:00 AM – Teleshopping (repeat)

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: The teleshopping strand restarts, offering fresh deals for viewers as they begin their day.

6:30 AM – Teleshopping (repeat)

Genre: Home shopping
What’s on: Continuation of the morning’s shopping offers, rounding out the Great Action schedule’s early‑day programming.

All times are given in UK local time. Check your Freeview TV guide or the Great Action TV guide schedule for any last‑minute changes.