What’s on TV tonight, Friday 13 November 2026: Children in Need is live on BBC One from 7pm to 10pm, so EastEnders is off, and Emmerdale and Coronation Street are not on ITV1 either. BBC Two has Scotland v North Macedonia with a 7.45pm kick-off, and ITV1 has France v South Africa rugby with an 8.10pm kick-off. At 9pm, Channel 4 has Gogglebox, and The Graham Norton Show is on BBC One at 10.40pm.

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Quick Picks: The Best TV Tonight

See also: Tonight's TV | Tomorrow's TV | Films on TV tonight

Children in Need BBC One, 7pm. Three hours live. ⭐
Scotland v North Macedonia BBC Two, 7.30pm. Kick-off at 7.45pm.
France v South Africa ITV1, 7.15pm. Kick-off at 8.10pm.
Gogglebox Channel 4, 9pm. Episode 11 of 16.
War Sky Atlantic, 9pm. The penultimate episode.
The Graham Norton Show BBC One, 10.40pm. Cynthia Erivo and David Tennant.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes BBC One, 11.30pm. Times vary by region.

Afternoon and Early Evening: Pointless, Snooker and Twister

The Northumbria Mysteries – BBC One, 2pm

Episode four of eight of The Northumbria Mysteries is on BBC One at 2pm.

Pointless – BBC One, 5.15pm

Alexander Armstrong and Vick Hope host Pointless at 5.15pm, the quiz where the obscure answer wins.

House of Games – BBC Two, 6pm

Laura Kenny, Minah Shannon, Seann Walsh and Ricky Wilson play the final round of challenges, with Michael Sheen asking the questions.

Strictly: It Takes Two – BBC Two, 6.30pm

Ellie Taylor has a new panel in at 6.30pm to talk through what the couples dance next.

Twister – Film4, 6.45pm

Film4 has the 1996 disaster film Twister at 6.45pm, with Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as storm chasers racing a huge tornado. It’s the original, not the 2024 sequel Twisters.

Snooker: Champion of Champions – ITV4, 6.45pm

ITV4 shows day five of the Champion of Champions from the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, starting with the opening semi-final at 6.45pm. Natalie Pike presents, and our snooker on TV page has the rest of the season.

Friday Night TV: Children in Need, Football and Rugby

Children in Need 2026 – BBC One, 7pm ⭐

Children in Need is on BBC One from 7pm to 10pm, live from MediaCityUK, with Mel Giedroyc, Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan and Tyler West presenting. The preview billing also mentions a four-nations cycling challenge with Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness and a Radio 2 challenge finale. BBC News at Ten follows at 10pm.

France v South Africa – ITV1, 7.15pm

ITV1 shows the Nations Championship match from the Stade de France, with Jill Douglas presenting. The programme starts at 7.15pm, kick-off is at 8.10pm, and coverage runs until News at Ten at 10.35pm. Our rugby calendar is on the rugby on TV page.

Unreported World – Channel 4, 7.30pm

Channel 4 has Mexico’s Lost Boys at 7.30pm, reported from Ciudad Juarez by Guillermo Galdos.

Scotland v North Macedonia – BBC Two, 7.30pm

BBC Two has live coverage from 7.30pm, with kick-off at 7.45pm at Hampden Park. It’s a Nations League Group B1 game, and both sides have four matches behind them. Newsnight is on before it at 7pm. Your nation’s BBC listings may differ.

Tennis: WTA Finals – Sky Sports Main Event, 7.30pm

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis have day six of the WTA Finals. The first singles match is at 7.30pm, the second at 10pm and the doubles at midnight. Our Sky Sports TV guide lists everything live.

The Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelations with Alice Roberts – Channel 5, 8pm

Channel 5 has a repeat of this documentary at 8pm, with Alice Roberts and the scrolls found at Herculaneum.

The 1% Club – ITV2, 8pm

ITV2 has Lee Mack hosting The 1% Club at 8pm, the logic quiz played by 100 contestants.

Gogglebox – Channel 4, 9pm

Gogglebox is on Channel 4 at 9pm. It’s episode 11 of 16 in series 28, and The Last Leg follows at 10pm.

Cooper and Fry – Channel 5, 9pm

Channel 5 has Cooper and Fry from 9pm in a two-hour slot, running to 11.05pm. It’s a repeat, and the listings show it opening with episode one of four.

War – Sky Atlantic, 9pm

Sky Atlantic has episode seven of eight, called The Juicy Bit, at 9pm. It’s the penultimate episode, with Sienna Miller, Dominic West and Archie Renaux in the cast.

Predator – Film4, 9pm

Film4 follows Twister with the 1987 sci-fi action film Predator at 9pm, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a soldier stalked through a jungle by an alien hunter.

The Inbetweeners Movie – E4, 9pm

E4 has the 2011 comedy The Inbetweeners Movie at 9pm, with Simon, Will, Jay and Neil off on holiday to Greece.

Girls in Bands at the BBC – BBC Four, 9.30pm

BBC Four has this music archive documentary at 9.30pm, with Patti Smith, The Go-Go’s, Garbage, Lush and Elastica among the artists. It’s repeated at 12.30am.

Late Night: The Last Leg, Graham Norton and Films on TV Tonight

The Last Leg – Channel 4, 10pm

The Last Leg is on Channel 4 at 10pm, with Harriet Dyer and Josh Pugh as guests.

Die Hard with a Vengeance – BBC Two, 10pm

BBC Two has the 1995 action film with Bruce Willis at 10pm, after the football.

The Graham Norton Show – BBC One, 10.40pm

The Graham Norton Show is on BBC One at 10.40pm, after the news, or at 11.10pm in Northern Ireland. The guests are Cynthia Erivo, David Tennant, Laura Linney and Rob Brydon, with music from Noah Kahan.

A Cock and Bull Story – BBC Three, 11.05pm

BBC Three has the 2005 comedy with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon at 11.05pm.

Tomb Raider – ITV1, 11.20pm

ITV1 has the 2018 reboot Tomb Raider at 11.20pm, with Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft searching for her missing father. It follows News at Ten and the late regional news.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – BBC One, 11.30pm

BBC One has the 2023 Hunger Games prequel at 11.30pm. Times vary by region, so check your local listings.

Grimsburg – Sky One, 11.30pm

Sky One has series three, episode six, called Flutey Friday, at 11.30pm.

Catch Up: What’s on Streaming

BBC iPlayer: Children in Need, The Graham Norton Show, Scotland v North Macedonia, The Northumbria Mysteries.

ITVX: France v South Africa.

Channel 4: Gogglebox, The Last Leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EastEnders on tonight (Friday 13 November 2026)?

No. EastEnders is not on BBC One tonight (Friday 13 November), because Children in Need takes over the channel from 7pm to 10pm. Emmerdale and Coronation Street are not on ITV1 tonight either.

Is Emmerdale on tonight, and is Coronation Street on ITV1?

Not on ITV1. Neither soap is in ITV1’s schedule tonight (Friday 13 November), where France v South Africa rugby runs from 7.15pm to 10.35pm. Check ITVX for where the episodes land, and see our Emmerdale and Coronation Street pages.

What time is Children in Need on tonight, and who are the hosts?

Children in Need is on BBC One tonight (Friday 13 November) from 7pm to 10pm, live from MediaCityUK. The presenters are Mel Giedroyc, Sara Cox, Alex Jones, Rylan and Tyler West, and BBC News at Ten follows at 10pm.

What is on TV at 9pm tonight?

At 9pm tonight (Friday 13 November), Channel 4 has Gogglebox, Channel 5 has a repeat of Cooper and Fry and Sky Atlantic has the penultimate episode of War. BBC One is still showing Children in Need until 10pm, BBC Two has the Scotland football and ITV1 has France v South Africa.

Is Gogglebox on tonight, and what time and channel is it on?

Yes. Gogglebox is on Channel 4 tonight (Friday 13 November) at 9pm. It’s episode 11 of 16 in series 28, and The Last Leg follows at 10pm.

What channel is Scotland v North Macedonia on, and what time is kick-off?

Scotland v North Macedonia is on BBC Two tonight (Friday 13 November), with live coverage from 7.30pm and kick-off at 7.45pm at Hampden Park. It’s a Nations League Group B1 game, and both sides have four matches behind them. Check your nation’s BBC listings in case coverage varies.

What channel is the France v South Africa rugby on tonight, and what time is kick-off?

France v South Africa is on ITV1 tonight (Friday 13 November). The programme starts at 7.15pm with Jill Douglas presenting, and kick-off at the Stade de France is at 8.10pm. It’s part of the Nations Championship rugby union.

What time is The Graham Norton Show on tonight, and who are the guests?

The Graham Norton Show is on BBC One tonight (Friday 13 November) at 10.40pm, or 11.10pm in Northern Ireland. The guests are Cynthia Erivo, David Tennant, Laura Linney and Rob Brydon, with music from Noah Kahan.

What’s on BBC One tonight, Friday 13 November?

BBC One has Children in Need from 7pm to 10pm, then BBC News at Ten. The Graham Norton Show follows at 10.40pm, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is on at 11.30pm, although start times vary by region.

What’s on ITV tonight instead of Emmerdale and Coronation Street?

ITV1 has France v South Africa rugby from 7.15pm, with kick-off at 8.10pm, then News at Ten at 10.35pm. The 2018 film Tomb Raider follows at 11.20pm. ITV4 has the Champion of Champions snooker from 6.45pm.

Is there football, rugby, snooker or tennis on TV tonight?

Yes, all four. Scotland v North Macedonia is on BBC Two with a 7.45pm kick-off, and France v South Africa rugby is on ITV1 with an 8.10pm kick-off. ITV4 has day five of the Champion of Champions snooker from 6.45pm, and Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Tennis have day six of the WTA Finals from 7.30pm.

What films are on TV tonight on Freeview?

On Freeview tonight, BBC Two has Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) at 10pm, BBC Three has A Cock and Bull Story (2005) at 11.05pm and BBC One has The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) at 11.30pm. ITV1 has Tomb Raider (2018) at 11.20pm, E4 has The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) at 9pm, and Film4 has Twister (1996) at 6.45pm and Predator (1987) at 9pm.

What time is The Last Leg on tonight, and who are the guests?

The Last Leg is on Channel 4 tonight (Friday 13 November) at 10pm, after Gogglebox. Harriet Dyer and Josh Pugh are the guests, with Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker hosting.

What’s the best thing to watch in the Friday night TV guide?

Our pick is Children in Need on BBC One from 7pm, which runs for three hours. For something lighter, Gogglebox is on Channel 4 at 9pm, and for drama, War is on Sky Atlantic at 9pm with the penultimate episode. The Graham Norton Show closes the night on BBC One at 10.40pm.

Tonight by Channel

A channel-by-channel breakdown of Friday 13 November 2026, so you can jump straight to the one you actually watch.

BBC One

2pm — The Northumbria Mysteries
5.15pm — Pointless
7pm — Children in Need 2026
10.40pm — The Graham Norton Show
11.30pm — The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

BBC Two

6pm — House of Games
6.30pm — Strictly: It Takes Two
7.30pm — Scotland v North Macedonia
10pm — Die Hard with a Vengeance

ITV1

7.15pm — France v South Africa
11.20pm — Tomb Raider

Channel 4

7.30pm — Unreported World
9pm — Gogglebox
10pm — The Last Leg

Channel 5

8pm — The Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelations with Alice Roberts
9pm — Cooper and Fry

Film4

6.45pm — Twister
9pm — Predator

Friday TV Guide: TV Listings for Tonight

Tonight’s TV listings for the main channels, in time order.

Time	Channel	Programme
2pm	BBC One	The Northumbria Mysteries
5.15pm	BBC One	Pointless
6pm	BBC Two	House of Games
6.30pm	BBC Two	Strictly: It Takes Two
6.45pm	ITV4	Snooker: Champion of Champions
6.45pm	Film4	Twister
7pm	BBC One	Children in Need 2026
7.15pm	ITV1	France v South Africa
7.30pm	Channel 4	Unreported World
7.30pm	BBC Two	Scotland v North Macedonia
7.30pm	Sky Sports Main Event	Tennis: WTA Finals
8pm	Channel 5	The Lost Scrolls of Pompeii: New Revelations with Alice Roberts
8pm	ITV2	The 1% Club
9pm	Channel 4	Gogglebox
9pm	Channel 5	Cooper and Fry
9pm	Sky Atlantic	War
9pm	Film4	Predator
9pm	E4	The Inbetweeners Movie
9.30pm	BBC Four	Girls in Bands at the BBC
10pm	Channel 4	The Last Leg
10pm	BBC Two	Die Hard with a Vengeance
10.40pm	BBC One	The Graham Norton Show
11.05pm	BBC Three	A Cock and Bull Story
11.20pm	ITV1	Tomb Raider
11.30pm	BBC One	The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
11.30pm	Sky One	Grimsburg

Final Verdict

Children in Need on BBC One is the big one tonight, three hours live from 7pm. Sport fans have a choice to make, because Scotland v North Macedonia on BBC Two and France v South Africa on ITV1 overlap for most of the evening.

At 9pm we’d go for Gogglebox on Channel 4. War on Sky Atlantic is the penultimate episode, so it’s one for viewers who have kept up. The Graham Norton Show at 10.40pm is the easy way to finish.

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