? UK TV programmes to watch this week : 21/04/2018

Paddington Station 24/7 (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 23rd April 2018)

Behind-the-scenes documentary series about one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs and the western rail network it serves. At Paddington, the early morning service from Swansea breaks down and causes major disruption during the morning rush hour. Meanwhile, the staff face further challenges with a string of medical emergencies at the station and sabotage on the tracks.

Ben Nevis: The Venomous Mountain (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 24th April 2018)

Created 350 million years ago by the implosion of a giant volcano, Ben Nevis is a mountain of two faces. The gentle, winding paths of the south contrast with the deadly cliff faces of the north, which draw in adventurers from around the world. Animals who live on Ben Nevis include the majestic golden eagle and three species of deer.

Ambulance (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pn to 10:00pm | Thursday 26th April 2018)

A day shift takes an unexpected turn for West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics when a 999 call about an unconscious patient suddenly becomes very personal.

Michael Portillo: Our Housing Crisis – Who’s to Blame? (Channel 5/HD | 10:00pm to 11:30pm | Thursday 26th April 2018)

Feature length documentary about the rise and fall of the British council estate. Michael Portillo investigates the extraordinary story of the social housing revolution that has transformed the country. Featuring contributions from council tenants, private renters, housing campaigners and historians.

Britain’s Great Cathedrals, with Tony Robinson (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 27th April 2018)

Tony Robinson tells the turbulent history of six of Britain’s cathedrals. Durham cathedral is one of Britain’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a leading tourist attraction. The cathedral is over 900 years old and stands 218 feet high. When it was first constructed, it was the country’s tallest building.

Portillo’s Hidden History of Britain (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 27th April 2018)

Documentary series. Michael Portillo unlocks the doors to four extraordinary abandoned locations. For almost a century, Orford Ness was owned by the MOD, a lens into a bygone era of secrets, spies and superpowers. When it closed in 1993, its buildings were still shrouded in secrecy.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

First white Lycra cycle of 2018

Since it turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far in the UK! Got up to around 25C in my area. So I, of course had to go out wearing white Lycra! Also ended up doing the longest cycle of April so far, did 31.75 miles.


Summer is here, so is the Lycra!

Happy days summer 2018, is here at long, long last! Just hope, it lasts longer than a couple of days. Going by Strava, I am 371 miles behind pace of making 4,000 miles before the year is out! So lot’s of catching up to do!

BMC Racing Team kit
BMC Racing Team kit

#WorldHeritageDay 2018!

Since it’s #WorldHeritageDay, here is list of the ones, that I’ve been to in the UK…

  • The Lake District National Park, England.
  • Dorset & East Devon Coast, England.
  • Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Inchgarvie & Fife, Scotland.
  • Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, England.
  • New Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Edinburgh Old and New Towns, Scotland.
  • Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, Greater London, England.
  • Tower of London, Greater London, England.

Now done 44% of #walk1000miles

That’s me now done 44% or in other words 441.03 miles of #walk1000miles. Well done me!!!

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

Middle of April 2018 most popular photos

Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website so far during April 2018.

Number 1 (109 views) : Wetsuit + straitjacket
Wetsuit + straitjacket

Number 2 (101 views) : 2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit
2XU P:1 Propel wetsuit

Number 3 (82 views) : Wetsuit + straitjacket
Wetsuit + straitjacket

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