Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 28th September 2024)

Oxford. Series 1, episode 2. Following the route of an abandoned line that connected England’s great university cities of Cambridge and Oxford and became Britain’s secret weapon during the Second World War. Passing through the Cambridgeshire countryside, the line returned to nature before arriving at Shuttleworth House, where the story of Richard and Dorothy Shuttleworth is uncovered.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 29th September 2024)

As Hud and Miller interrogate Abby about her past, Saj realises that this is his chance at the big time and decides to try to stop the train his way. Joe must deal with the deadly aftermath of the shooting, while working out whether or not to follow Saj’s orders or put his faith in his fellow passengers instead. Could retired train driver Fraser’s audacious plan really work?

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 30th September 2024)

Abby is convinced she knows how to stop the remaining carriages, but with Joe out of contact and almost out of time, is it too late for those hurtling towards the end of the line? Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 1st October 2024)

As Val feels the pressure to improve grades, she questions what’s keeping her at Waterloo Road. Tonya faces a medical emergency as she struggles to get her symptoms taken seriously. Preston and Noel prepare to perform with their band and things escalate when Billy keeps Schuey’s bullying a secret.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 3rd October 2024)

West Yorkshire. Series 1, episode 4. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker venture into Brontë Country in West Yorkshire. Here, they explore the vast moorlands and picturesque villages that inspired the world’s most famous literary family – Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë – to write some of the most cherished books in English literature. Their journey begins in the charming village of Haworth, where they visit Ponden Hall.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 3rd October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Homecoming. Series 5, episode 3. It’s Jimmy’s Christening day and everyone is determined to make it special. Helen and Mrs Hall busily prepare to host James’s parents and Siegfried is writing his godparenting speech. However, he is unimpressed when called up to Biggins farm to look at a goat. The owner is a tricky client whose business presents as many challenges as the client himself.

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Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:25pm to 9:25pm | Saturday 21st September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Somerset. Series 1, episode 1. A bird’s-eye view of lost railway lines, revealing the vibrant industries that once dotted their routes and how they transformed the lives of people who lived along them. This episode takes a look at one of Britain’s most beloved lost lines through Somerset and Dorset’s countryside. The route starts in Bath, plunging through tunnels and crossing vast viaducts as it approaches Midsomer Norton.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 22nd September 2024)

After realising that one of the passengers might be armed and operating in league with the hackers, Joe desperately tries to work out who he can trust, while Abby decides to turn the tables on the driver by making a last-minute decision to take the train off the mainline. As Joe closes in on the enemy within and Abby manages to catch the sleeper in her trap, will the police be able to get there in time?

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 23rd September 2024)

With the passengers turning on each other in the aftermath of tragedy, Abby desperately attempts to rally the traumatised Joe and persuade him to take back control. But when Hud’s shock attempt to stop the train his way puts everyone onboard in more peril, Joe is suddenly left fighting fires on multiple fronts. Real-time thriller, starring Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 24th September 2024)

Tonya and Donte support each other as he realises he doesn’t want to be a caretaker anymore and she has some problems of her own. Schuey places a target on Billy’s back and Kelly Jo takes drastic action to end Nicky and Debs’s feud.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024)

North York Moors. Episode 3. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker continue their walking adventure with an exploration of the North York Moors, famous for its expansive heather moorland, historic landmarks, and a surprising array of gastronomic treasures. Their journey begins in the picturesque village of Hawnby, before some horticultural therapy at Helmsley Walled Gardens. Helen enjoys a pony trek across the North York Moors, while Dan uncovers the secrets of the imposing 12th-century Cistercian monastery Rievaulx Abbey.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Holding the Baby. Series 5, episode 2. Helen realises that James needs to get the hang of life with a baby. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught in the crossfire between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth as they fall out over safety tactics. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West.

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