UK TV programmes to watch this week : 03/11/2018

Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 7:50pm | Sunday 4th November 2018)

Injured and stranded in the wilds of a far-flung galaxy, the Doctor, Yaz, Graham and Ryan must band together with a group of strangers to survive against one of the universe’s most deadly – and unusual – creatures.

Great Canal Journeys (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 4th November 2018)

Timothy West and Prunella Scales embark on their first Latin American adventure and head for Argentina. A few miles from Buenos Aires, lies a vast labyrinth of canals and rivers that meander ever deeper into the jungle. Hiring a traditional cargo boat, known as a chatta, Tim and Pru voyage into the remoter corners of the Paraná delta. ‘When you’re my age, a trip from Wandsworth to Putney on a 37 bus can seem quite an adventure,’ remarks Pru. ‘And here I am in South America on a tramp steamer, heading into the jungle – I mean I can’t believe it.’ Tim and Pru discover the Belle Epoque splendour of the jungle town of Tigre. They visit a remote enclave of Anglo Argentines, who still drink G and T and toast the Queen. They also learn about the ‘dirty war’ of the 1970s. They marvel at the local flora and fauna and admire the hummingbirds, and perform Argentina’s national dance.

Paddington Station 24/7 (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 5th November 2018)

The bank holiday works schedule is disrupted when reports come in of a trespasser on the relief lines outside of London, forcing the cancellation of all trains leaving Paddington station. However, the total shutdown allows the engineers onto the track to renew large sections of the ageing rail infrastructure.

Lego Masters (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 6th November 2018)

Lego Masters returns – the show in which some of the most skilled brick fanatics do battle to be crowned Lego Master. This year Lego Masters is bigger than ever. From thousands of applications, eight of the best amateur brick-building duos in the British Isles prepare to plunge their skills, creativity and imaginations into a series of challenges, to claim the title of Lego Masters Champion 2018. Melvin Odoom hosts and is joined by scientist and engineer-at-heart Fran Scott to co-judge alongside Matthew Ashton, the LEGO Group’s Vice President of Design. In the first episode, the eight teams must construct a 1.3m-long bridge, with no prior planning, over which Melvin will be driving a weighted remote-controlled dumper truck. Which bridges will come crashing down to earth?

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 7th November 2018)

Kevin McCloud embarks on a nationwide journey to examine some of the most cutting-edge contemporary homes, all of them in the running for the 2018 Royal Institute of British Architects House of the Year. In each episode, he exclusively reveals which houses the Riba judges have selected for the competition’s final shortlist. The last programme of the series will announce the winner of this prestigious prize. In this first episode, Kevin and his co-presenters architect Damion Burrows, and design expert Michelle Ogundehin, visit five extraordinary homes that dare to be different: a magnificent monolithic dark-rendered block in London; a controversial cutting-edge glass modernist building in Henley; a glorious north London townhouse filled with Nicaraguan mahogany; a beautiful bright red end-of-terrace property that stands out but also blends in; and a smart semi-detached home in Newcastle built by two neighbours working together.

The Great Model Railway Challenge (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 9th November 2018)

Reality contest as railway modellers compete to create miniature masterpieces against the clock. The final five teams compete on the theme A Journey Through Time, creating models based on the Cold War, the industrial revolution, 1950s West Country railways, the 2012 Olympics, and all the way into the future.

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

Documentary series. Michael Portillo explores abandoned locations. The officers of the London Road Fire Station stood guard over the people of Manchester for 80 years through war, civil unrest and serial killers.

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

2XU A:1 Active wetsuit + handcuffs

It’s about time, my handcuffs come out to play again! So I cuffed myself while wearing the 2XU A:1 Active wetsuit! Just wish, a cute lad, would cuff them behind my back!

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2XU A:1 Active wetsuit + handcuffs

Railway stations : 02-Nov-2018

I’ve just been looking through old railway tickets and just found out. I can add the following stations to my list.

  • Dalmuir
  • Pollokshaws West
  • Welling

It also turns, out the very time first, I went to Oban by train was, way back on 21st September 1996. For two adults and children it was only £35! Wish it was that price now! Oh and also included the ferry over to Mull.

October 2018 cycling statistics

It’s time, to posting my monthly cycling statistics again! Not done it, since July 2018! Big opps! Let’s see, if I can start making it, a monthly thing again! Sure, I said that back in July, let’s see, if I can make it happen this time!!

Remember you can follow my cycling adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.

Here is the data from October 2018:-

  • Total cycles: 15
  • Total Distance: 351.54 miles
  • Total Time: 29:46:09 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 11.9 mph
  • Max Time: 04:39:10 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 35.8 mph
  • Avg Distance: 23.3 miles
  • Max Distance: 50.12 (Single cycle)

Data from: Garmin Connect

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

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October 2018 most popular photos

Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website during October 2018.

Number 1 (190 views) : Endura Glengoyne Whisky Jersey
Nick and myself cycling

Number 2 (188 views) : Nick and myself cycling
Nick and myself cycling

Number 3 (161 views) : Nick and myself cycling
Nick and myself cycling

Vlog: First wetsuit cycle of November 2018

Just chatting about all the cycling, that I am been doing the last month! And also now much my friend Nick has also been doing! I will need to watch out for him next year!

Still one cycling PR, I need to beat!

Celebrating at Land’s End There is one, cycling PR, I would love to beat and that is the biggest elevation gain in a single cycle!

Right now that stands at 1,634 metres. Which I set while doing the End to End cycle on day 8, which took me from Carlisle to Slaidburn!

You can check out the route at connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/11905861 and www.strava.com/activities/445506922.

Another wetsuit cycle! Only 11.31 miles this time…

That’s me just done yet another wetsuited cycle! This time, it was only a short 11.31 miles! Even with wearing the wetsuit, I was feeling cool. Mainly due to the wind chill.

Like always, you can check out the route, I took over at www.strava.com/activities/1935861754.

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Yep wetsuit cycle! 27.65 miles this time!

Yet another wetsuit cycle! This time, 27.65 miles. So wetsuit cycling season is here!

You can check out the route over at www.strava.com/activities/1934221275

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Wetsuit cycling

Wetsuit cycling