Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 8th January 2023)

Lucille tries to distract herself from the trauma of her recent miscarriage and the racism she has endured by becoming heavily invested in the care of an isolated elderly man who is having trouble with his eyesight. Shelagh is tasked with organising the Whitsun Maypole celebrations and raffle at the eleventh hour, while Sister Julienne prepares for a coffee morning for expectant mothers.

Motorhoming with Merton & Webster (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 8th January 2023)

Cotswolds. Series 2, episode 2. Paul Merton and Suki Webster explore the Cotswolds, helping Richard and his apprentice Innis build a dry stone wall before driving to their first off-grid campsite, pitching up for the night for an al fresco three-course dinner. The next day they visit the the Rollright Stones, where they meet Sharp and Blunt, an all-female morris dancing group from nearby Adderbury.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 9th January 2023)

Familiar Faces (Part 1/2). An abandoned lorry is found at a quarry with several dead and dying people in the back. At first it appears to be a case of sex trafficking, but it soon becomes clear that all is not as it seems. With the survivors refusing to speak, Nikki and the team must use their pathological and forensic skillset to identify the deceased and piece together what happened.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 10th January 2023)

Waterloo Road is rocked by some shocking news. Kim shares the truth about her personal life, teaching Shola a life lesson. Danny’s first day gets off to a terrible start as he fights with Dean and only gets worse when he’s blamed for another incident he wasn’t a part of. Kim faces backlash from staff over the school’s re-branding.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 10th January 2023)

Familiar Faces (Part 2/2). The human trafficking case becomes clear as the Lyell team work together to investigate the lorry deaths. Gabriel is presented with an ethical dilemma when he becomes emotionally invested. Jack gets a surprise visit.

Iain Robertson Rambles (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 8:30pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 12th January 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Ian explores the sights and sounds of the Outer Hebrides as he visits the remnants of a church in Howmore and climbs the 124 metres of Reuval to enjoy an incredible 360-degree view across Benbecula. Heading to North Uist, Iain is joined by River City co-star Kari Corbett on Bernary’s West Beach.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 13th January 2023)

The team investigates a Preppers commune when one of its members is poisoned inside a locked bunke. However, with CCTV footage showing that no one went in or came out while he was in there, it seems likely that he has taken his own life – or has he? Meanwhile, Neville has a series of adventurous dates with Sophie.

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