Category: TV this week

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 06/12/2025

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Monday 8th December 2025)

Tenement. Series 1, episode 5. A Glaswegian grandmother’s childhood kitchen is lovingly rebuilt in miniature to help her reconnect with the tenement home – and the grandparents – she lost too soon. With no photos and only scraps of memory to guide her, miniaturist Abi faces one of her toughest builds yet.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Tuesday 9th December 2025)

Hospital. Series 1, episode 6. Sara Cox meets lifelong friends Sue and Kathie, who want a miniature of Winford Hospital in Somerset, where they trained as nurses in the 1960s. Crafter Hannah Lemon recreates a ward and a sitting room, capturing the hard work, laughter and friendship of their youth – a heartfelt tribute to their bond and the spirit of the NHS.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Wednesday 10th December 2025)

Farmhouse. Series 1, episode 7. Katie and Lee ask Sara Cox and the team to recreate Hollyhill Farmhouse, the place where their love story began and family life unfolded. The house, now lost to them, holds decades of precious memories. Can Ethan Goodbody’s miniature bring their old home – and all it meant – back to life?

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 10th December 2025)

It’s the morning after the night before and Calder wakes to a slew of missed calls. Having identified the missing link in Shetland’s drug trade, Calder discovers damning evidence linking them to the murder of Eadie Tulloch. At the police station, Tosh and Sandy lay all the evidence in front of their latest suspect who frustratingly falls short of a full confession, and the detectives are further blindsided by a shock revelation about Lunniswick’s secret past. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Thursday 11th December 2025)

Bakery. Series 1, episode 8. Sara Cox and the team meet Steven, a fourth-generation baker who longs to see his family’s beloved bakery brought back to life in miniature. Though once the heart of local life, the business has since been lost to changing times.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 11th December 2025)

The finale finds the teams racing from Medellín, Colombia’s second-largest city, in an epic push of over 1,000km to the finish line on the Guajira peninsula, the northernmost region of South America. They can either cut a course inland or follow the tourist trail along the Caribbean coast. After 33 days and nearly 5,900km, it still remains to be seen which team will triumph, be first to sign the all-important book and be crowned the winners. Narrated by John Hannah.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 12th December 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

‘Til Death Do Us Part. Series 2, episode 6. Mack is forced to interrupt Glenn and Daisy’s wedding when a guest collapses and dies, apparently poisoned by a fast-acting toxin present on the surface of a programme for the event. The happy couple are distinctly unhappy when the proceedings are halted and it may be that Mack has finally pushed Glenn too far. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson, Lloyd Griffith and Andrea Demetriades.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 29/11/2025

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Monday 1st December 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Library. Series 1, episode 1. Sara Cox presents as a team of expert model-makers bring cherished places from the past back to life in miniature. The first episode features Manchester’s now-derelict Crumpsall Library, which is recreated for Leah, a retired social worker who met her late husband there as a teenager.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Tuesday 2nd December 2025)

School. Series 1, episode 2. Abi Trotman recreates a miniature version of a 1980s east London school classroom for restaurateur Kim, capturing memories of a beloved teacher and the first real sense of safety and belonging. Presented by Sara Cox.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Wednesday 3rd December 2025)

Mine. Series 1, episode 3. Sara Cox is joined by craftsman Lee Robinson who recreates Silverwood Colliery in miniature, while ex-miners Reg and Neil share memories of community, hardship and pride in their South Yorkshire pit.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 3rd December 2025)

Tosh finally confronts Billy about Robert Tulloch’s past in the police force, suspecting his mentor was corrupt – a suggestion that Billy angrily rejects. Calder waits anxiously at the hospital for news about Louden, but her guilt eventually prompts her to go after the people responsible for the assault. A new suspect comes to light when a fingerprint at Eadie’s house is identified. However, Calder and Tosh’s interrogation of this Lunniswick local takes a surprising turn, revealing a shameful secret.

The Marvellous Miniature Workshop (BBC 1/HD | 2:00pm to 2:30pm | Thursday 4th December 2025)

Central Club. Series 1, episode 4. Sara Cox meets Julia, a jazz singer with powerful memories of Reading’s Central Club – a place of music, domino tournaments and Caribbean pride, where her father was a local legend. With the building now abandoned, Ethan Goodbody faces the challenge of reviving its spirit in miniature. His intention is to bring back the stage, the iconic mural and the heartbeat of a vanished community.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 4th December 2025)

The penultimate leg of the race is the longest so far, with the teams travelling from the islands of Bocas del Toro on northern Panama’s Caribbean coast, to Medellín, Colombia’s second largest city. Standing in their way is the notorious and dangerous Darién Gap – their only option is to bypass it by sea, enduring a lengthy, arduous and costly boat journey, putting their dwindling budgets under pressure. On reaching the final country of the race, teams are confronted with another challenge to overcome – a heightened security risk on the route to Medellín.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 5th December 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Chapter One: Murder. Series 2, episode 5. A crime writer is found stabbed to death in his villa shortly after announcing his controversial comeback book at a literary festival. The officers soon discover all the suspects were on stage at the time of the murder. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/11/2025

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 26th November 2025)

On a mission to find out the identity of the Callaghans’ contact in Shetland, Calder piles the pressure on Louden. He reluctantly agrees, but ultimately ends up in grave danger. Stevie is elated to have her sister Amy all to herself, but her mood sours when Calder asks her to come in for further questioning. Sandy tells Tosh that he believes Robert Tulloch was a corrupt police officer. Aware that the revelation will unsettle Billy, Tosh decides to secretly investigate further.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 27th November 2025)

The teams travel through the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica, a country that contains five per cent of the world’s biodiversity, before reaching Panama, the seventh country of the race. The next checkpoint is Bocas del Toro, an archipelago off Panama’s Caribbean coast.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 28th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Checking Out. Series 2, episode 4. When some of Colin’s friends visit from England to relive their legendary Dolphin Cove backpacking holiday, one of them wakes up to find a stranger’s corpse in his locked motel room, with no sign of how the killer got out. While Colin is revisiting history with an old crush, Mack and Glenn take increasingly desperate steps to extinguish their growing fire. Drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 15/11/2025

Sara Cox: Every Step of the Way for Children in Need (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 19th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Cameras follow Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox as she takes on her Great Northern Marathon Challenge, a five-day trek in which she jogs, runs and walks 135 miles through the wild beauty of Northumberland National Park, climbs up into the Pennines and journeys across Yorkshire while carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack. He aim is to reach Pudsey in Leeds, the town that gave the Children in Need mascot his name.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 19th November 2025)

Chris and Hayley’s attempts to pay off their spiralling debts goes violently wrong, with a Lunniswick local getting caught in the middle. Calder and Tosh question Stevie – only to face the wrath of Amy as she grows more protective. Isobel worries as she tries to hold her family together, a pregnant Jess sneaks out to meet a mysterious friend and a weary Tom is forced to make some tough sacrifices. Sandy makes steady progress into Eadie’s finances, leading him to a troubling conclusion.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 20th November 2025)

The teams race from the surf mecca El Zonte on the Pacific coast across the entirety of El Salvador, known as the land of volcanoes, before entering Honduras to reach the third checkpoint, the colonial mountain town of Valle de Angeles. With the gap between teams reduced to just three and a half hours, Anita Rani and Bal Nazran are first to depart, eager to maintain their lead. However, Roman and Harleymoon Kemp hatch a plan to steal first place, by speeding along the coast to enter Honduras by sea.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 21st November 2025)

Death Trip. Series 2, episode 3. The CEO of a dating app is poisoned during a spiritual ceremony at a corporate retreat, yet no one else drinking the same psychedelic tea was affected. As Mackenzie Clarke tracks a pattern of deception, she finds herself in a world even murkier and more sordid than murder – online dating. Drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/11/2025

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 12th November 2025)

Sevenoaks, Kent Revisit. Series 26, episode 7. Kevin McCloud revisits Greg and Georgie, who in 2019 set out to convert a dilapidated 35-year-old barn in Georgie’s parents’ garden in Sevenoaks into a peaceful safe haven. It was a highly challenging build involving the painstaking conservation of the existing rotten structure, building a new two-storey internal steel frame and recycling everything they could to stretch their £250,000 budget. But how are they getting on six years since the original show went out?

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 12th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In the wake of the fire, Tosh and Calder turn their attentions to a single local suspect. However, their interview at the police station descends into chaos, upsetting the family and leaving the Procurator Fiscal, Matt Blake, frustrated by their efforts. Calder offers her support to Ed Tulloch, drawing them closer, while a tragic link emerges between the Tulloch and Mair families, shedding new light on the case. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 13th November 2025)

The teams must choose whether to travel through the mountainous heartland of Guatemala, explore the golden sands of southern Belize or take the path less travelled through Honduras to reach the second checkpoint of El Zonte in El Salvador.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 13th November 2025)

Children in Need 2025. In Cheshire, the team take on one of their most ambitious builds to date, nearly doubling the size of the facilities of The Joshua Tree charity. Started by Lynda and Dai Hill when their son Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia at five-years-old, the charity supports nearly 400 families affected by childhood cancers. The team plan on building a gym, new therapy and counselling rooms, safe play areas and much-needed accommodation for families travelling long distances for treatment.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/11/2025

Great British Train Journeys from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:20pm to 9:20pm | Saturday 1st November 2025)

Hugh Bonneville narrates a journey through the rolling hills of England’s south-west on the West Somerset Railway created by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Widely recognised as one of the greatest engineers of all time, Brunel’s remarkable railways and structures are known worldwide. This episode travels along his railway through the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Calder and Tosh travel to the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick to investigate the sinister killing of a retired social worker. The team discover that the victim’s body has been out in the elements for a number of days and before long, they uncover dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this close-knit community. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025)

Wirral Revisit. Series 26, episode 6. Kevin McCloud revisits Stuart and Rosie Treasurer from Wirral, who he first met in 2016 when they set out to transform a small bungalow from a 1960s dormer into a slick piece of 21st-century architecture. The plan saw the couple decapitate the building and balance a new floating timber box on top to create five bedrooms, spending as little as possible on plumbing, electrics and insulation, but stress levels spiralled when neighbours grumbled at the ultra-modern creation. Nine years on, Kevin sees how Stuart and Rosie are getting on.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 6th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Each accompanied by a partner or family member, broadcaster Roman Kemp, actor Dylan Llewellyn, broadcaster and writer Anita Rani, actress and singer Molly Rainford embark on an epic 5,900km race through the entirety of Central America. The race begins on Isla Mujeres, the easternmost point of Mexico and a sacred island of the Maya. The four pairs must pass through five checkpoints to reach the finish line in Península de la Guajira, the northernmost region of South America.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Killer Set. Series 2, episode 2. Mackenzie Clarke gets VIP access to the chart-topping band Point Ruin’s reunion concert, when one of their members is murdered in the green room. But with all the suspects on stage at the time, how could the killer have done it? Away from the murder, Glenn and Daisy send out invitations to their wedding, and Mackenzie has to deal with her feelings when she’s not invited.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025)

Homes and Gardens. Series 9, episode 7. Susan visits Dumfries House in Ayrshire, exploring its treasures, from Thomas Chippendale furniture to the estate’s eight antique clocks, and wandering the walled garden and maze. She also recalls some of her favourite home and garden adventures from her joyful Grand Days Out.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/10/2025

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 29th October 2025)

West Midlands. Series 26, episode 5. Kevin McCloud meets entrepreneur Piers and police officer Emma, who bought a folly next to their home in the West Midlands with plans to knock it down and replace it with a sprawling 21st-century castle. With plans to have a tower, castellations, a moat, arrow slits, loggia courtyards and futuristic technology, it’s set to be the first new listed castle in the UK for 100 years. It is also the biggest building ever featured on the show – and it doesn’t take long before the couple’s budget begins to soar.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 30th October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Our Hearts Are Full. Series 6, episode 6. Tristan and Charlotte enjoy a romantic picnic and James checks in at Heston Grange, where Richard admits he keeps getting nuisance calls. Herriot also checks on a cow who looks ready to calve, but later the calf seems to have strangely disappeared.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 31st October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Apex Predator. Series 2, episode 1. A scientist working at a shark research lab is found dead on a runaway boat. Detective Mackenzie Clarke – aka Mack – suspects the death is a meticulously planned murder. The return of the Death in Paradise spin-off, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 31st October 2025)

The Legends of King Arthur. Series 9, episode 6. The comedian embarks on a quest through Somerset, hunting for signs of King Arthur. Susan’s trip starts at Glastonbury Abbey, which claims to be the site of his tomb. Next, Susan’s volunteering on England’s longest heritage rail line – the West Somerset Railway. At a forge outside Glastonbury, the presenter hears how the most famous sword in history – Excalibur – might have been made. Then, she uncovers another local legend – John Haynes, he man behind the iconic Haynes car manuals.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/10/2025

Channel Tunnel: Life On The Inside (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 20th October 2025)

What Goes Around…. Series 1, episode 4. A look at the first round of testing for shuttle drivers, which has a 90 per cent fail rate, while supercars arrive in convoy for the Le Mans 24-hour race.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 23rd October 2025)

The Trans Pennine Trail. Series 2, episode 6. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker take on a journey close to Dan’s heart, following a scenic stretch of the Trans Pennine Trail from Sheffield to Royd Moor Hill Viewpoint.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 23rd October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Fixes. Series 6, episode 5. James is worried about the practice finances but, after his pleas fall on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried, he decides to take on the role of attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs Ainsley, who has an aggressive parrot called George.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th October 2025)

Scott Siblings’ New Chapter. Series 34, episode 4. In south London, Nick Knowles and the team step in to help a group of siblings grieving the recent loss of their mother. Eldest siblings Somer and Samuel have taken on the enormous responsibility of being surrogate parents, doing everything they can to hold the family together. However, with five siblings squeezed into a cramped three-bedroom house, the pressure is overwhelming. To make matters harder, the youngest, Seth, who is both blind and autistic, requires a safe and supportive environment for his additional needs.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th October 2025)

In Search of Poldark. Series 9, episode 5. Susan visits Cornwall, on the trail of romantic hero Ross Poldark. First up is the peaceful market town of Helston, which comes alive one day a year as residents take to the streets, dancing through the shops and houses to welcome spring. Next, she visits a cove at the southern end of Cornwall, a filming spot for the latest Poldark adaptation.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/10/2025

Channel Tunnel: Life On The Inside (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 13th October 2025)

Going With The Flow. Series 1, episode 1. Documentary that goes behind the scenes of the Channel Tunnel, meeting the people above and below ground who keep everything moving through the longest undersea tunnel in the world. The Eurotunnel teams at both ends are on a mission to keep everything on track getting dog owners home after Crufts, keeping trucks moving despite strikes at French customs and making sure the trains keep circulating, no matter what.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 14th October 2025)

Stella feels the weight of recent events when her daughter arrives at school. Mitch finds himself in hot water after stepping in to help a struggling student and Dwayne returns to a mostly warm reception. Darius turns to Jack for guidance as he eyes a bigger role within the school.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 14th October 2025)

The funfair arrives at Waterloo Road as Darius tries to escape the fallout from his actions. Has his luck finally run out? Agnes uncovers a secret that could blow a family’s world apart, and Donte’s loyalties are tested by a discovery that could end a colleague’s career.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th October 2025)

Pembrokeshire 2025. Series 26, episode 3. Kevin McCloud meets Marcus and Abi, who are building a luxurious off-grid family home deep in 20-acre woodland in Pembrokeshire on a budget of just £100,000. Granted permission through the One Planet Development planning laws, which are unique to Wales, they are armed with determination and timber from the surrounding forest. With no detailed plans, the project pushes the limits of design and endurance, and proves a raw, physical adventure that defies convention and challenges many of the ideas around what a home should be.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 16th October 2025)

Holmfirth and The Holme Valley. Series 2. Series 2, episode 5. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker set off to explore the Holme Valley, uncovering sweeping views, hidden gems, and surprises along the way. They begin high on Castle Hill, Huddersfield’s most iconic landmark, where the windswept Victoria Tower looks out across the Pennines. From there, they head into the Stirley Nature Reserve, a former farm now transformed into a haven for wildlife.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 16th October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Jenny Wren. Series 6, episode 4. Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon realises neither of them are ready for it. Mrs Hall asks for time off for her granddaughter’s birthday in Sunderland, and Siegfried starts to panic.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th October 2025)

Rafi’s Road to Recovery. Series 34, episode 3. Eight-year-old Rafi has been left with brain damage after suddenly falling seriously ill. After spending a year in hospital, he has finally returned home only for it to become apparent the house is not equipped to meet his complex needs. At risk of returning to a medical setting, Rafi’s loved ones are desperate to keep him by their side, where his recovery has already shown remarkable progress. They turn to Nick Knowles and the team for urgent help to transform their home into a safe haven that will give Rafi the chance to thrive and keep the family together.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th October 2025)

Scotland’s Tourist Trail. Series 9, episode 3. The presenter is on a road trip around the borders, the east coast and Edinburgh. After visiting Scotland’s National Museum of Flight, she takes a look at the Union Bridge, which straddles the border between Scotland and England. At Edinburgh’s Surgeon’s Hall, Susan hears of the inspiration for the world’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. She also explores the historic fishing port of Musselburgh.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/10/2025

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 7th October 2025)

Dwayne reaches breaking point as he struggles to cope with accumulating pressures. Stella finds it hard to separate the personal from the professional as she makes a ruthless decision in the wake of last week’s devastating events. Coral’s high hopes of a job-share are quickly dashed when Nisha’s actions leave her in the lurch.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 7th October 2025)

The staff and students swap the school for the estate as a community clean?up brings back familiar faces – though not everything goes to plan when some cave in to temptation. Desperation drives Schuey back to his criminal past, with disastrous consequences for Mike, and Noel is left reeling from a revelation by Stace.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 8th October 2025)

West Sussex 2025. Series 26, episode 2. Pete and Aey order a factory-built house to be constructed in Wales and transported to their rural West Sussex plot, where they plan to demolish an older property to make way for the new one. But there are two big problems – the old house is home to hibernating bats, and moving five gigantic modules down tiny lanes from Wales to Sussex is not going to be easy.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 9th October 2025)

East Yorkshire Coast. Series 2, episode 4. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker head to the dramatic East Yorkshire coast, for a walk that takes them from Flamborough Head to the wild beauty of Spurn Point. Along the way, they discover spectacular chalk cliffs, extraordinary wildlife, rich history, and the warm-hearted people who call this unique stretch of coastline home.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 9th October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Captain Farnon? Series 6, episode 3. A memorial service is held in Darrowby to honour the war’s fallen soldiers and Tristan tries to hide his emotion. He’s keen to go for a drink with Siegfried, but finds himself at the bottom of his priorities. Meanwhile, James tells Mrs Pumphrey not to give up hope in her quest to find a mate for Tricki, and plans a date night to get some time with Helen.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th October 2025)

Dan and Anna’s New Start. Series 34. Series 34, episode 2. In south Wales, Nick Knowles and the team help Dan and Anna after an accident. Now a wheelchair user, Dan needs his home transformed to support his rehab and his goal to walk again.

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