On Tuesday, 6 October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student from the University of Wyoming, was brutally beaten and pistol whipped as a result of an anti-gay attack and robbery. Matthew was tied to a fence and left to die, only to be discovered by a bicyclist the next day. On Monday, 12 October, as a result of the injuries from the attack, Matthew passed away.
Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 5th October 2024)
Scarborough. Series 1, episode 3. Cameras travel along the Yorkshire coastline, on the line that connected Scarborough and Whitby. First up, the programme reveals how the railways transformed Scarborough, Britain’s first seaside resort, before exploring the peaceful nature reserve at Hayburn Wyke and its nearby waterfall. Plus, a look at Robin Hood’s Bay to discover how it was transformed into a popular tourist destination.
Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 8th October 2024)
Billy decides it’s time to stand up for himself against Schuey but when his plan leads to disaster he’s forced to finally ask for help. Steve wonders just how far he’s willing to go for his son. Two new students join the school and while one hits it off with Libby straight away, the other struggles to cope.
Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Tuesday 8th October 2024)
An exploration of one of the IRA’s most significant attacks on mainland Britain during the Troubles, which killed five people and seriously injured 34 others. Directly targeting Margaret Thatcher, the bomb was planted three weeks before the Conservative Party conference, hidden beneath a bathtub in room 629 of Brighton’s Grand Hotel. This programme features new testimony from many of those affected and an interview Patrick Magee gave in 2022 about his role in the bombing.
Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 10th October 2024)
Herriot Way. Series 1, episode 5. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore the hidden delights of Swaledale and Wensleydale along the Herriot Way. Their journey starts in the village of Keld and they climb to the ruins of Crackpot Hall. Here, they meet local museum curator Helen Guy to learn more about the building that once stood there and the areas lead mining past.
All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 10th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Uninvited Guests. Series 5, episode 4. Tristan settles into life back at Skeldale, but Carmody has taken his bed – and his brother. Mrs Hall schemes to bring the boys together and sends them to Pumphrey Manor after an alarming report of an escaped animal from the Matron of the army convalescent hospital. Plus, James hopes to reassure a worried Sid Crabtree when he’s called out to treat a sick cow.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.
On This Day back in 2010! How was that 14 years ago today? It feels like only yesterday! The first photo, is still one of most viewed on my website!
Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website during September 2024.
Number 1 (56 views) : Wetsuited while working on this website
Number 2 (36 views) : Myself at Southwold
Number 3 (35 views) : At the top of Ben Lomond
Number 4 (16 views) : Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit
Number 5 (14 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2024/
Here are just some of my favourite Adidas full body suit pics over the years! Sure you will “enjoy” these photos! Unless you are doing Locktober…
Many more can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/adidas-full-body-suit/
On This Day back in 2011. I jumped in the shower, wearing my very sexy Adidas full body suit. Believe it or not. It’s the first ever time, I’ve posted these on my website!
Bugsy has walked 802 miles during 2024. Which may sound a lot. But that’s 354 miles down on this point last year!
Please give him a follow at www.strava.com/athletes/bugsythedog
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WOW! It’s my Birthday I’ve just turned 45!!
Want to get me something for my Birthday? Then head over to my amazon wishlist!!
Or Bank Transfer…
Like they say, if you don’t ask…. You don’t get!!!
On This Day back in 2014! I took these extra hot photos of a mate wearing his Spider-Man, on the Banks of Loch Lomond, Scotland.
So wish. I owned a suit like that! I would, never want to take it off!
More can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/days-out/28-09-2014/
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.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119