About this programme
A four-car crash in Manchester's rush hour puts patrollers under pressure. And a family - including mum, grandma, two babies and a dog - are stranded at the side of the motorway.
Programme listing
The Motorway
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The Motorway is next on 5 ACTION at 16:00 on Thu 6 Aug 2026.
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5 ACTION
5 ACTION
Start time
16:00
16:00
Ends
Fri 31 Jul 2026, 17:00
Fri 31 Jul 2026, 17:00
Channel numbers
FreeviewUK channel list33
SkySky Q / Satellite150
Virgin MediaVirgin TV130
FreesatUK channel list132Channel numbers are shown only from approved provider data and may vary by region, package or device.
Other airings
Fri 24 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
13:55The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
14:50The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
15:50The Motorway5 ACTIONMon 27 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONTue 28 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONWed 29 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONThu 30 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
14:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
15:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONMon 3 Aug
16:00The Motorway5 ACTION
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
13:55The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
14:50The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 25 Jul
15:50The Motorway5 ACTIONMon 27 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONTue 28 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONWed 29 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONThu 30 Jul
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
14:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
15:00The Motorway5 ACTIONSat 1 Aug
16:00The Motorway5 ACTIONMon 3 Aug
16:00The Motorway5 ACTION