UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 10th November 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Alan Cumming goes on a trip aboard the Royal Scotsman train, presenting an odyssey through the heart of Scotland. In this first episode, Alan boards in Edinburgh and receives a tour of the train, getting an insight into the workings of the kitchen. He also takes a stroll across the Silver Sands of Morar, which featured in the movie Local Hero, and hears the story of the construction of the West Highland Line’s extension from Fort William to the fishing town of Mallaig.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The hunt for Ian Bett begins, and as Calder and Tosh survey the gruesome crime scene, a picture of victim Anton Bergen starts to emerge, prompting them to question whether they’re dealing with the revenge of a jealous ex-husband. They try to fill in the pieces by speaking to Bergen’s employers Karin and Stefan Jakobson – a wealthy Swedish couple who arrived in Shetland six months ago – and discover Bergen was a nurse to their chronically ill daughter Astrid, Meanwhile, Cora makes a shocking discovery during the post-mortem.

Children in Need (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

The annual telethon has been raising money for charities working with youngsters in the UK since 1980, with a little help from teddy bear mascot Pudsey.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

Devon. Series 8, episode 3. The comedian explores Devon, tries her hand at lawnmower racing, and at Arlington Court is whisked away on her own carriage ride through the estate’s picturesque gardens. At Lynton, on the Devon coast, she encounters the world’s highest and steepest water-powered railway. Susan also visits Dartington Crystal, where she marvels at the skill of master glassblowers.

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

On This Day : 08/11/2009

On This Day back in 2009! I was first told to wear my Orca S2, then I was put into my straitjacket and the leather hood was added! GOD! I so miss doing things like this!

Straitjacket + Orca S2

Straitjacket + Orca S2

Straitjacket + Orca S2

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/11/2024

Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 5th November 2024)

Sally Nugent sits down with Chris Hoy for his first TV interview since revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal. The six-time Olympic champion talks about the heartbreaking moment he told his family and the huge response since going public. He shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer and how he wants to raise awareness and testing for prostate cancer.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 6th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK & NEW SERIES **

When Tosh’s friend Annie and her nine-year-old son Noah don’t make it home one night, Tosh persuades DI Calder – now a resident of the Isles – that something is wrong. Ruth tries to talk down a jittery young man holding a shotgun over his brothers dead body.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 8th November 2024)

Cheshire. Series 8, episode 2. The comedian hits the road to discover the delights of Cheshire and its surrounding countryside. She faces head-spinning heights by boating over an aqueduct, and explores the biggest Roman amphitheatre in Britain. Susan also searches for extra-terrestrial wonders at one of the world’s biggest space telescopes.

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

October 2024 most popular photos

Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during October 2024.

Number 1 (56 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

Number 2 (37 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

Number 3 (30 views) : Synergy Swimrun wetsuit
Synergy Swimrun wetsuit

Number 4 (28 views) : Myself at Carlisle railway station
Myself at Carlisle railway station

Number 5 (28 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

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VeloViewer Infographic : 31 October 2024 @veloviewer

So far during 2024, I’ve done 2,325 miles of exercise. Which is made up of 1,165 miles of cycling and 1,159 miles of walking.

Where it says running… That’s my walking data!

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I’ve now got a whole 60 followers on Bluesky

I’ve now got a whole 60 followers on Bluesky. Please give me a follow at gsvalentine.bsky.social.

I would love to get my total up to at least 100 before the end of November!