Catch up TV
Catch up 20 May 2026
The One Show
20/05/2026
Dawn French and Michael Ball join Angellica Bell and Clara Amfo in the studio, and Matt Allwright is in for Watchdog.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Playtime Towers
Series 1: 2. Cup
Bella plays with her favourite cup – it makes the perfect drum for a sing along. In the Sing Song Forest, Tincy the Spider needs help filling up her cup. Luckily, the Play ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Panorama
Scams, Lies And Ai
Cute, funny, and sometimes surreal, AI-generated videos are flooding our social media feeds, but behind the dancing dogs and talking fruit lies a far darker world. In this Panor ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Tee And Mo
Series 1: 25. Mega Action Ape
It seems that all of Tee's friends have the brand new Mega Action Ape toy. Tee is desperate for one too, but it's not his birthday for ages. However, anything is possible when M ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Series 5: 7. Passion
Lady Noire and Mister Bug are back!\n
20-05-2026
CBBC
Octonauts: Above & Beyond
Series 2: 6. Mystery Of The Longfin Eels
Some baby longfin eels vanish, prompting the Octonauts to investigate the mystery.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
In The Night Garden
Series 1 - Ninky Nonk Dinner Swap
In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures and are read stories. The Pontipines take their dinner aboard the Ninky Nonk.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1 - Things That Go Bump
Children's animation featuring a curious sheep. One dark and stormy night the flock are unable to sleep and Shaun discovers what is really scaring them.
20-05-2026
CBBC
Jojo & Gran Gran
Series 2 - Spring: 1. It's Time To See A Rainbow
JoJo and Gran Gran get caught in the rain at the park. They shelter under the bandstand and JoJo spots a rainbow! JoJo discovers that rainbows are only visible when it's rainy a ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Nick Cope's Popcast
Series 3: 14. Some Days
Norman’s lost his waggy tail, so Nick plans an exciting road trip to cheer him up. They visit lots of old friends on their trip. Norman can’t wait to get to Popcast ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Hey Duggee
Series 4: 5. Happy's First Day
Happy has always loved the water - even though it makes a mess! But while swimming around in his paddling pool at the playhouse, Duggee reminds the Squirrels that there was a ti ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Rhs Chelsea Flower Show
2026: Episode 5
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award, where you can vote for your favourite large show garden. \n\nOur team of gardening experts are b ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
The Future With Hannah Fry
Series 1: 1. The 150-year Life
Hannah travels from California to Japan to experience the latest age-defying techniques and examine the true meaning of life.
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Hey Duggee
Top Of The Pups: Duggee On The Dancefloor
Step to the left and jump to the beat, you better clap your hands and shuffle your feet - it's Duggee on the dance floor.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story
Series 1: Episode 3
In April 1955 Ruth Ellis shot her lover David Blakely dead. It's a case that shocked the nation and it still fascinates today. It has its place in ushering in the defence of dim ...
20-05-2026
BBC 4
Vida The Vet
Series 2: 4. Birdy's Wheezy Whistle
Vida helps Birdie manage his asthma and perform the coolest dance ever!
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Masterchef
Series 22: Episode 10
It’s the final week of heats, which leaves just 12 amateur cooks still with a chance of storming their way to MasterChef stardom. It’s no easy journey as the first g ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Hey You What If?
Series 1: 9. The Moon Was Made Of Cheese?
Things don’t quite go to plan when the moon turns into cheese.
20-05-2026
CBBC
Rhs Chelsea Flower Show
2026: Episode 6
Monty Don and Arit Anderson explore how gardening can inspire us to be more creative while celebrating the artistry on display in the showground and Great Pavilion.\n\nRachel de ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Escape To The Country
Series 27: 2. North Yorkshire
Richie Anderson is house-hunting in North Yorkshire with Sarah. who is on the hunt for a beautiful stone cottage in a thriving community. With a budget of £220,000 and sup ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
The Secret Genius Of Modern Life
Series 3: 3. Rollercoaster
The rollercoaster has been sending our hearts racing and stomachs dropping for over a century, and today, millions of us get our kicks on these topsy-turvy, daredevil joyriders. ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Bargain Hunt
Series 67: Llandeilo 2
Eric Knowles remembers the historic day in 1972 when Llanelli defeated the mighty All Blacks at Stradey Park in one of rugby’s famous upsets. He meets Roy Bergiers, the Sc ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
My World Kitchen
Series 3: 10. Iaia's Guinea-bissau Kansiye
Iaia is cooking for us today and he is making a delicious stew from Guinea-Bissau called Kansiye. The dish is made with lentils, although not all of his friends are sure about t ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Remembering...
Andrew Davies Remembers A Very Peculiar Practice
Screenwriter Andrew Davies, best known for his adaptations of classic novels, reflects on one of his own original works - A Very Peculiar Practice - a wickedly funny comedy dram ...
20-05-2026
BBC 4
Only Connect
Series 1: Episode 11
Quiz show presented by Victoria Coren in which knowledge will only take you so far, as patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It is all about making connections between t ...
20-05-2026
BBC 4
London News
Evening News: 20/05/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.\n
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Pointless
Series 35: Episode 31
Alexander Armstrong is joined by co-host Susan Wokoma for the brainy quiz where the contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general kn ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Breakfast
20/05/2026
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Operation Ouch!
Series 13: 9. Slam-dunk Dynamite!
Gladiator Dynamite is back to make sure things don’t get too explosive when Dr Dan and Dr Raph get into a Body Battle in a planktastic challenge to test their core muscles ...
20-05-2026
CBBC
The Repair Shop On The Road
Series 1: Sussex – Dom Discovers The Secret Of Neon
In this episode, the experts lend their skills to a community project, hear the story behind a new treasure to be repaired and visit a local crafting hero.\n\nWill and Dom visit ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Richard Osman's House Of Games
Series 8: Week 8: Wednesday
Every day this week, celebrity contestants Josh Jones, Molly Rainford, Mark Rhodes and Sonia take on a series of quiz rounds selected by the host, quiz legend Richard Osman.\n\n ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Lu & The Bally Bunch
Series 1: 52. Swim Class
Declan struggles on his first visit to the pool.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
University Challenge
2022/23: Episode 11
Balliol College, Oxford, takes on the University of Southampton in another first round match in the quiz competition for students, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Pax ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Clean It, Fix It
Series 1: Episode 10
The Olgun family's rented two-bed flat in south west London is bursting at the seams. Their hallway is a pinch point with outdated storage and clutter in full view, so the team ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Odd Squad
Series 2: 46. License To Science
The Odd Squad investigates strange events. Oona must pass her lab director's test or risk getting kicked off Odd Squad.
20-05-2026
CBBC
Unspun World With John Simpson
Series 6: 20/05/2026
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has been a significant shift in the relationship between the Un ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Newsnight
Fixing The Cost Of Living?
Tomorrow the chancellor Rachel Reeves explains what she's doing to help households with the cost of living during the Iran conflict. Will the measures make a difference in your ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Bbc News At Ten
20/05/2026
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Antiques Roadshow
Series 24: 26. Harrogate
For the last programme in the present series Michael Aspel and the experts visit Harrogate in Yorkshire. Among the items they unearth are naval log books belonging to a Captain ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
London News
Lunchtime News: 20/05/2026
The latest news, sport and weather from London.\n
20-05-2026
BBC 1
A Very Peculiar Practice
Series 1: 1. A Very Long Way From Anywhere
Newly separated from his wife, Stephen Daker starts his new job as GP at the very peculiar Lowlands Medical Centre.
20-05-2026
BBC 4
Morning Live
Series 8: 20/05/2026
Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
A Very Peculiar Practice
Series 1: 2. We Love You, That's Why We're Here
It's the first day of term, and Stephen must give a lecture to the students, as Bob plans to tell them they are a waste of money.
20-05-2026
BBC 4
Bargain Hunt
Series 74: Kingston 20
Auctioneer Raj Bisram joins Charlie Ross on the slopes to tell him about his career as a ski instructor, years before he entered the world of antiques. Young Raj left the army i ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Great Korean Railway Journeys
Series 1: 2. Suwon To Seodaemun (seoul)
Michael’s South Korean railway journey continues in Seoul. Travelling across one of the world’s largest metro systems, he heads south to Suwon to visit Samsung&rsquo ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Great Japanese Railway Journeys
Series 1: 2. Kyoto
Michael travels to the cultural heart of Japan, Kyoto, the city that for a thousand years was the capital. At the Rozanji temple, he learns about a book that is described as the ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Horrible Histories
Series 11: 9. Putrid Pirates And Salty Seadogs
Captain Ratbeard takes to the high seas and sets sail on his maiden voyage, taking a look at everything from who not to kidnap if you’re a pirate to the dangers of pooing ...
20-05-2026
CBBC
Puffin Rock
Series 2: 24. A Day Out
Papa keeps the family entertained on a fun day out.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Escape To The Country
Series 25: Episode 49
Briony May Williams has her work cut out on as she helps a couple who claim to have viewed over a thousand properties online in their search for their dream home in rural Suffol ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Rip Off Britain
Series 17: 6. I Cancelled My Card, But Scammers Kept Spending
Gloria Hunniford, Julia Somerville and Louise Minchin investigate the mysterious transactions made via mobile phone payments that happened after the customer had cancelled their ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Saving Private Ryan
Episode 20-05-2026
After the carnage of D-Day, Captain Miller is ordered into heavily contested territory to find and return a single soldier. The mission proves to be both brutally dangerous and ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Deadly 60
Series 5: 7. Giant Otter Stakeout
Steve heads into the heart of the Suriname Jungle. He goes in search of poison dart frogs, deadly snakes and hopes to find the elusive giant river otter.
20-05-2026
CBBC
Bridge Of Lies
Series 3: Episode 22
Ross Kemp presents the quiz show where a team of four – in this episode, friends Craig Kerry, Tony and Louise – take on the Bridge of Lies.\n\nOne by one, they all f ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Stranger In My Family
Episode 20-05-2026
Luke grew up in a white working-class family in Rochdale but always felt like an outsider. He thought it might be because of his sexuality, but when he came out as gay aged 18, ...
20-05-2026
BBC 3
Flog It!
Series 17: Episode 14
Members of the public try and make money out of their antiques.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Mastermind
2022/23: Episode 8
The hunt for the nation's Mastermind continues as Clive Myrie tests four more contenders on their specialist subjects and general knowledge.\n\nThe specialist subjects are the P ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
The Turning
Episode 20-05-2026
A young woman becomes the governess of two unruly children at a secluded manor.
20-05-2026
BBC 1
Lightning
Series 2: Episode 3
Comedian Zoe Lyons presents the electrifyingly fast quiz with a £3,000 jackpot.\n\nSix plucky contestants compete across six rounds testing their general knowledge, quick ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Bitesize: 5-7 Year Olds
Music 5-6 Year Olds: 1. Organising And Identifying Sounds
Lean about identifying instruments, organising instruments, and playing untuned percussion.
20-05-2026
CBBC
Hey Duggee
Top Of The Pups: Old Macdonald
Lord Fingal sings about all the animals as he takes the Squirrels on a tour around Old MacDonald’s farm.
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Green Book
Episode 20-05-2026
New York, 1962: Italian-American nightclub bouncer Tony Lip gets taken on as a driver for acclaimed African-American pianist Donald Shirley on a tour of the Deep South, where ra ...
20-05-2026
BBC 2
Grace's Amazing Machines
Series 2: 12. Swamp Machines
In this episode, CBeebies’ very own motorbike rider, Grace, shows off three amazing machines that all belong in the swamp. First, Grace goes for a ride in an airboat and s ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Do You Know?
Series 3: 3. Car Engine And Car Transporter
In today's episode Maddie finds out about cars. She heads to a car engine factory and with her special cameras finds out how blocks of aluminium metal are melted and made into a ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
Let's Go For A Walk
Series 2: 12. Cows And Apples Walk
Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on a morning walk to the orchard to pick apples. On the way they find a tractor and a quad bike, discover a mushroom spaceship, meet a mole and ...
20-05-2026
CBeebies
The Next Step
Series 7: 3. Alternate Universe
Auditions for the alternate position are more competitive than ever as a new group of talented dancers vie for the spot. Nick and Emily use the auditions to help determine the n ...
20-05-2026
CBBC
Wonders Of Life
Original Series: 3. Endless Forms Most Beautiful
The universe is almost entirely devoid of life. Earth, the planet we call home, seems to defy the laws of physics. It is teeming with life in all colours, shapes and sizes. No-o ...
20-05-2026
BBC 4
!mpossible
Series 3: Episode 23
Rick Edwards presents the quiz with a third dimension.\n\nIn traditional quiz shows, questions have just right answers and wrong answers. But here there is a twist - the Impossi ...
20-05-2026
BBC 1
From Ice To Fire: The Incredible Science Of Temperature
Series 1: 2. A Temperature For Life
Physicist Dr Helen Czerski explores the narrow band of temperature that has led to life on Earth. She reveals how life began in a dramatic place where hot meets cold, and how ev ...
20-05-2026
BBC 4
Sarah & Duck
Ribbon Sisters
Animation. Sarah and her best friend Duck embark on simple but exciting adventures. Sarah and Duck are trying to exercise but the neighbours need their help.
20-05-2026
CBeebies