Yesterday TV Guide & Listings
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Battle Honours
Screaming Eagles: The story of the US 101st Airborne, the Screaming Eagles, who parachuted into their first battle on D-Day, 6th June 1944 and swiftly proved their worth. S1 Ep4
Antiques Roadshow
Arley Hall 2: Fiona Bruce and the team return to Arley Hall, Cheshire, where the experts turn their attention to a PoW's diary and a painting that turns out to be by an acclaimed artist. S39 Ep6
Frozen Planet
The Last Frontier: The penultimate part of David Attenborough's acclaimed nature series. This episode looks at us humans, one of the polar regions' most ingenious inhabitants. S1 Ep6
Guy Martin's Spitfire
The history enthusiast joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire that was buried in a French beach for decades and tells the Boy's Own-style story of its pilot.
Canal Boat Diaries
Loughborough to Braunston: Robbie Cumming has problems with ice on the Grand Union Canal, and ends his journey in Braunston, Northamptonshire. S4 Ep4
Bangers & Cash
Land Rover/Dino/Morris 8/Saab 9-5: Dave Mathewson has put his best clean T-shirt on to collect a 1965 Land Rover from a stately home - and it turns out that the trusty car has a real pedigree. S11 Ep1
Bangers & Cash
Consort Bike/Coble Boat/Volvo: Paul's on the East Coast to help a collector who is saying goodbye to his prized Excelsior Consort and his handmade Yorkshire Coble boat. S11 Ep2
Bangers & Cash
Lotus Esprit/MGA: A series of head-turning supercharged cars head to the Mathewson's auction room. Plus, going under Derek's hammer - a Ford Escort XR3 and a beautiful MGA. S5 Ep7
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Simon O'Brien creates table lamps from old theatre lights and Henry Cole finds a treat for restorer Guy. S2 Ep18
Secrets of the London Underground
British Museum: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway embark on a night-time track walk to the abandoned station of British Museum. S3 Ep4
Teleshopping
Shopping from Home.
Secrets of the London Underground
Leicester Square: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway are exploring a station in the beating heart of London's theatreland - Leicester Square. S3 Ep6
Secrets of the London Underground
Heathrow: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway head to the sprawling Heathrow Airport underground stations - the first ever underground rail link between an airport and a city. S3 Ep7
Bangers & Cash
Aston DB6/Jaguar E-type: A 1967 Aston Martin DB6 lands at the Mathewsons' - Derek believes it could break the record for the most expensive car ever sold at the auction. S5 Ep9
Bangers & Cash
Austin Metro/Fiat 850 Coupe: A collection of Austin Mini Metros arrive for auction. Also under the hammer is a baby Fiat 850 coupe and a haulier offloads part of his vintage vehicle collection. S5 Ep1
Nazi Killing Fields
New. Documentary examining the horrific Arnsberg Forest massacre during WWII, exploring the reasons why the murder of 208 men, women and children went more or less unpunished.
Battle Honours
US Army Rangers: A focus on the US Army Rangers, America's first true Special Forces units, who were specially selected and trained with the help of British commandos. S1 Ep5
Antiques Roadshow
Baddesley Clinton 1: Fiona Bruce presents from Baddesley Clinton, a moated manor house near Birmingham. Items brought in to be valued include a controversial carving of St George. S39 Ep8
Antiques Roadshow
Baddesley Clinton 2: The team value more rarities at Baddesley Clinton, near Solihull, including a rare silver box and a painting entitled The Nudist Colony's Annual Dinner Dance. S39 Ep9
Bangers & Cash
Cosworth/Ice Cream Van: Dave is off to London where a couple of very special Fords, including a pristine Escort Cosworth, are hidden away in a garage. S11 Ep3
Bangers & Cash
Motorised Bicycles/Nissan Sunny: Derek's grandchildren, Jack and Amy, head to the North East of England to pick up some charming old bikes. Derek helps a collector downsize and discovers a rare Chrysl
Nazi Killing Fields
Documentary examining the horrific Arnsberg Forest massacre during WWII, exploring the reasons why the murder of 208 men, women and children went more or less unpunished.
Battle Honours
US Army Rangers: A focus on the US Army Rangers, America's first true Special Forces units, who were specially selected and trained with the help of British commandos. S1 Ep5
Antiques Roadshow
Baddesley Clinton 1: Fiona Bruce presents from Baddesley Clinton, a moated manor house near Birmingham. Items brought in to be valued include a controversial carving of St George. S39 Ep8
This World: Burma With Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve explores Burma in the aftermath of the humanitarian crisis in which thousands of Rohingya Muslims were driven from their homes by the military. S1 Ep1
New: Bangers & Cash
Golf GTI garage find/Jaguar/Steyr-Puch/Chevvie with record player: Derek collects an iconic 1930s Jaguar and Dave eyes a replica artillery piece from the American Civil War. S14 Ep11
Dream Car Fixers
Ford Anglia: Steve used to love his magical Anglia complete with a specially upgraded engine - what chance do Sheldon and Peter have of recreating the exact same combination 50 years later? S2 Ep1
Bangers & Cash
Cosworth/Ice Cream Van: Dave is off to London where a couple of very special Fords, including a pristine Escort Cosworth, are hidden away in a garage. S11 Ep3
Bangers & Cash
Motorised Bicycles/Nissan Sunny: Derek's grandchildren, Jack and Amy, head to the North East of England to pick up some charming old bikes. Derek helps a collector downsize and discovers a rare Chrysl
Bangers & Cash
Aston DB6/Jaguar E-type: A 1967 Aston Martin DB6 lands at the Mathewsons' - Derek believes it could break the record for the most expensive car ever sold at the auction. S5 Ep9
Find It, Fix It, Flog It
Simon O'Brien converts a lantern into a stylish table and Henry Cole changes a fire extinguisher into a steampunk lamp as the pair visit a private railway. S2 Ep19
Secrets of the London Underground
Heathrow: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway head to the sprawling Heathrow Airport underground stations - the first ever underground rail link between an airport and a city. S3 Ep7
Teleshopping
Shopping from Home.
Secrets of the London Underground
Shepherd's Bush: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway discover the hidden corners of Shepherd's Bush. S3 Ep8
Secrets of the London Underground
Acton Works: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway snoop around TFL's gargantuan maintenance facility - Acton Works. S3 Ep9
Bangers & Cash
Merc G-Wagon/Opel Manta: There's an unlikely arrival at the North Yorkshire car auction - an Argentinian Army Mercedes G wagon that saw action in the Falklands War. S5 Ep11
Bangers & Cash
Escort Cosworth/Daimler: Derek has three scooters to collect, while also finding room for a Daimler and a teardrop caravan. S5 Ep12
Hitler: Countdown to War
With war imminent and his Nazi forces mobilising, Hitler manipulated and played games with the Czechs and the western powers of Britain and France to achieve his ends. S1 Ep1
Battle Honours
The Mighty Eighth: The 8th United States Army Air Force, which flew some of the second World War's most daring raids and sorties over Germany and mainland Europe. S1 Ep6
Antiques Roadshow
Golden Age of Travel Special: Fiona Bruce presents from on board the Flying Scotsman during a journey across Cumbria and Yorkshire, with passengers sharing stories from the history of travel. S39 Ep10
Antiques Roadshow
Highlights of 2016: Fiona Bruce finds out what happened after some of this year's most memorable finds were sold, revisiting the former owners to find out what they did with the proceeds. S39 Ep11
Bangers & Cash
Austin 7/Austin Ruby/Ferrari Reps: Jack's drawn the short straw again as he attempts to shift a couple of 1930's Austin Sevens that have been stuck in the same spot for half a century. S11 Ep5
Bangers & Cash
Bentley/Riley Kestrel/Cosworth: Derek heads to North Wales to collect an Austin 7, and a gem of a Bentley, a British classic with coachwork built by top notch Parisian outfit Kellner who specialised i
Hitler: Countdown to War
With war imminent and his Nazi forces mobilising, Hitler manipulated and played games with the Czechs and the western powers of Britain and France to achieve his ends. S1 Ep1
Battle Honours
The Mighty Eighth: The 8th United States Army Air Force, which flew some of the second World War's most daring raids and sorties over Germany and mainland Europe. S1 Ep6
Yesterday TV Guide: Today's Schedule and Viewing Information
Yesterday is a British free-to-air television channel owned by UKTV, a subsidiary of BBC Studios. Launched originally as UKTV History in 2002 before rebranding to Yesterday in 2009, the channel focuses primarily on factual entertainment, history documentaries, antique series, and classic British comedy. This tv guide provides an overview of the channel's schedule structure, core programming categories, and guidance on how to navigate local tv listings to find today's and tonight's broadcasts.
About the Yesterday Television Channel
Yesterday is broadcast across the United Kingdom and is available on major digital television platforms including Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media, as well as streaming via the UKTV Play service. The channel's programming mix combines archived BBC factual content with original factual commissions and acquired international series. Its schedule is designed to appeal to viewers interested in historical events, engineering, transport, archaeology, and classic British television heritage.
Navigating the Yesterday TV Guide
Using a tv guide to plan your viewing on Yesterday allows you to track daytime and evening broadcasts across various factual genres. A complete daily schedule typically includes early morning documentary blocks, afternoon factual series, and primetime evening feature broadcasts. Because broadcast times can vary depending on your television provider and local region, reviewing the specific daily schedule grid ensures you catch full episodes from the beginning.
Understanding Yesterday TV Listings and Schedule Format
Modern tv listings organize television programs chronologically to help viewers quickly identify what is currently airing, what is scheduled for tonight, and what programs are queued for the upcoming week. Yesterday listings typically display:
- Broadcast Time: The exact local time a program begins and ends.
- Program Title & Episode Name: The series name along with specific episode titles or season markers.
- Genre Identification: Categorization such as history, transport documentary, or comedy replay.
- Episode Synopsis: A brief description of the topics or historical events covered in the episode.
Core Programming and Show Categories on Yesterday
Yesterday's programming grid is structured around several distinct factual and entertainment categories:
- Transport & Engineering: Series focusing on railways, classic cars, aviation history, and large-scale industrial engineering projects.
- History & Archaeology: Documentaries exploring ancient civilizations, military history, world wars, and local British heritage sites.
- Antiques & Collectibles: Observational series following antique dealers, auction houses, and restoration specialists.
- Classic Comedy & Drama: Select evening and weekend slots dedicated to vintage BBC comedy series and classic drama reruns.
Featured Shows Broadcast on Yesterday
While specific episode availability changes daily, several flagship original commissions and popular acquired series regularly feature in the Yesterday schedule:
- Bangers and Cash: An observational documentary series following a family-run classic car auction house in North Yorkshire as they discover, restore, and auction vintage vehicles.
- The Architecture the Railways Built: A factual series exploring the unique engineering, design, and history behind railway architecture across Britain and Europe.
- Secrets of the Transport Museum: A behind-the-scenes look at the restoration experts and volunteers preserving historic vehicles at the Brooklands Museum.
- UKTV Original History Commissions: Various specialized documentary series examining British military history, royal castles, and wartime events.
How to Use the Schedule to Plan Your Viewing
To make the most of the Yesterday schedule, follow these practical steps when reviewing daily listings:
- Select the date you wish to check (today, tonight, or an upcoming date in the week).
- Scan the morning, afternoon, or primetime evening blocks depending on your available viewing time.
- Verify the program title, episode description, and start time.
- Check for repeat broadcasts, as Yesterday frequently airs late-night or weekend morning repeats of popular primetime shows.
- Note any regional adjustments if accessing broadcasts via satellite or regional cable networks.
Viewing and Reception Information
Yesterday is accessible across multiple broadcast platforms in the UK. Channel numbers and service availability include:
| Platform | Transmission Type | Access Method |
|---|---|---|
| Freeview | Digital Terrestrial | Standard UK Aerial |
| Freesat | Digital Satellite | Satellite Dish |
| Sky | Satellite / IP | Subscription / Satellite Receiver |
| Virgin Media | Digital Cable | Cable Set-top Box |
| UKTV Play | On-Demand / Streaming | Connected TV / Web Browser / Mobile App |
Regional Variations and Time-Zone Considerations
For most viewers in the United Kingdom, Yesterday broadcasts on a single national feed. However, minor variations in electronic program guide (EPG) listings can occur depending on your television provider, local transmitter, or daylight saving time transitions. Viewers accessing broadcasts outside the primary UK coverage area via digital platforms should adjust program start times relative to Greenwhich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST).
Evergreen vs. Time-Sensitive Schedule Information
When consulting television guide resources, it is helpful to distinguish between stable channel features and daily variable schedule data:
- Evergreen Details: Channel ownership (UKTV/BBC Studios), platform availability, general programming genres, and flagship show titles remain consistent over long periods.
- Time-Sensitive Details: Specific episode start times, daily broadcast lineups, live event changes, and holiday special schedules change on a daily basis.
Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Yesterday TV Guide?
The Yesterday TV Guide is a schedule resource that lists the air times, show titles, episode details, and broadcast sequence for programs on the Yesterday television channel.
What channel is Yesterday on Freeview, Sky, and Virgin Media?
Yesterday is available on major UK platforms including Freeview, Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media. Specific channel numbers are assigned by each individual platform provider's Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
What shows are typically broadcast on Yesterday?
Yesterday focuses on factual entertainment, including transport documentaries, history series, antiques shows like Bangers and Cash, engineering programs, and classic British comedy replays.
Where can I find today's Yesterday TV schedule?
Today's schedule can be viewed through digital program guides on your television set-top box, online EPG listings, or via the UKTV Play platform.
Can I watch Yesterday programs on demand?
Yes, many programs broadcast on Yesterday are available for catch-up and on-demand streaming through UKTV Play following their television broadcast.
Why do program start times sometimes differ from published listings?
Broadcast times may occasionally shift due to live programming overruns, schedule updates by the network, or regional broadcast variations across different distribution providers.