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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 20/12/2025

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Radio 2 in Concert (BBC 2/HD | 9:10pm to 10:10pm | Saturday 20th December 2025)

Madness. Jo Whiley presents from the BBC Radio Theatre in London’s Broadcasting House as the band perform in front of a small audience of fans, playing hits including Our House, House of Fun and It Must Be Love as well as some special treats from across their long career.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 21st December 2025)

Christmas Special 2025. Festive instalment of the detective drama. Humphrey has his hands full with a flurry of seasonal cases, while Martha is busy with a task of her own. Enlisting the help of Anne, Zoe and a special guest she races to pull off a secret plan. With an influx of unexpected visitors, a slew of holiday crimes to crack and a heartwarming reunion on the line, the team struggles to juggle it all and still be ready for a life-changing reveal. Starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton, with guest appearances by Adrian Edmondson, James Lance and Jonny Weldon.

All Creatures Great & Small: Behind the Magic (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 24th December 2025)

Presenter, dog-lover and All Creatures super-fan Graeme Hall journeys up to the Yorkshire Dales to learn the secrets behind the making of the much-loved hit TV series. Graeme spends time with both the human and furry cast members, takes a tour of the studio set and the market town of Grassington, Darrowby, with actor Callum Woodhouse, and even takes on an acting role in the show itself.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Wednesday 24th December 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Comfort and Joy. It’s Christmas 1945, the first peacetime Christmas after the war and, with Helen feeling under the weather, it’s fallen on James to take on the Darrowby Nativity play. That’s not all that James has on his mind, as he fears it’s the end of the road for Tricki’s hopes of fatherhood and dreads telling Mrs Pumphrey, while Siegfried is back at Mrs Stokes’ farm to see Hilda the goat, who’s been up to more mischief. As the big day approaches, Mrs Hall becomes interested in the Drovers’ darts competition, because the first prize is a turkey, and Maggie reminds Tristan that he’s supposed to be supplying the Christmas tree.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:15pm | Thursday 25th December 2025)

Christmas 2025 (Part 1). Episode 1. The Poplar midwives and medics return for the first of a two-part festive special ahead of a new series next year. Fred and Violet fly out to Hong Kong to visit Derek – only to notice a large building has collapsed. Back in London, news of the disaster reaches Nonnatus house and an emergency rescue mission to Kowloon is hastily launched. But Derek warns the medics to take care, as the densely populated city is home to Triad gangs operating in the area.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:20pm to 9:30pm | Friday 26th December 2025)

Christmas 2025 (Part 2). Episode 2. Conclusion of the two-part story. In Hong Kong, Sister Julienne and Sister Hilda face down Denzil, who demands the keys to the Order’s new property. Trixie and Geoffrey walk Mr Fischer home and learn he has a terminal blood disorder, so they hastily arrange for a rabbi to visit for the first night of Chanukah, the Jewish feast of lights. Rosalind and Joyce host a Christmas gathering at Nonnatus House with their friends and medical colleagues, while Sister Catherine decides to find out what happened to Queenie’s baby.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 27/09/2025

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Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:15pm | Sunday 28th September 2025)

Freddie expands his roster of coaches to help with the growing responsibility of managing his new cricket teams, but a training session does not go as planned. To help attract the next generation of young players to their club, some reluctant girls are roped in to deliver a cricket training session at a local primary school, with surprising and heartwarming results.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 30th September 2025)

Dwayne is under pressure when Ashton exposes his deepest secrets to the entire school, while Nisha is conflicted when her maternal and professional instincts clash. Val helps Noel think outside the box when it comes to his future, Hope lands herself centre stage and a stressed-out Joe makes a bad impression on the new special educational needs co-ordinator Mitch.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 30th September 2025)

Hope and Portia compete for attention at the careers fair, Darius’s negligence has devastating consequences and Noel’s enthusiasm for his new role is short-lived when he struggles to impress his new boss. Schuey ignores Agnes’s pleas to stop his tirade against Mike, putting pressure on Mike and Joe’s relationship.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Durham Dales 2025. Series 26, episode 1. Kevin McCloud follows more of Britain’s most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct the home of their dreams. After 40 years living largely in the southeast of England, artist Sarah is returning to her roots in the northeast with towering ambitions for an exposed, three-acre plot that she’s bought at auction in the Durham Dales. She wants to create a radical home and creative hub combined, including a studio and gallery for displaying and selling art. With her budget of £330,000, Sarah hopes to build with a super-sustainable yet still relatively unknown and hard-to-predict material – hempcrete. Left exposed throughout the interior, the hempcrete will provide a dramatic earthy look, but this relies on the building process going perfectly. But, just a few months into Sarah’s eight-month schedule, her plan to move in before winter is scuppered as her inexperience as a project manager starts to show. With material costs going through the roof, and her budget doing likewise, selling her one-bed holiday cottage looks like the only way to keep building. As the critical hemp process gets going, and proves increasingly tortuous and unpredictable, the success of Sarah’s project hangs in the balance.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025)

Midnight Emergency. Series 10, episode 10. In Blackpool, it’s just after midnight when the crew receive reports of a man in the water. After finding him unresponsive, it’s vital to get him urgent medical attention. On the south Devon coast, the Exmouth crew receive a mayday call from a windsurfer with equipment failure, who is now drifting out to sea.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025)

Lady Anne’s Way. Series 2, episode 3. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore the historic town of Skipton, tracing part of the legendary Lady Anne’s Way through the Yorkshire Dales. Their adventure begins at Skipton Castle, where Lady Anne Clifford was born. They discover how this formidable 17th-century noblewoman fought for her inheritance and left a legacy that shaped the region.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Old Dog, New Tricks. Series 6, episode 2. James is exhausted running between Heston and Skeldale, and to make matters worse, he’s often finding himself on the wrong side of Richard Alderson, who is miffed about the muddy floor. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall and Herriot are curious about what Siegfried’s been up to when James finds him wandering home after a night out.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Independence for Isla. Series 34, episode 1. Nick Knowles leads a team of experts in Leicester helping seven-year-old Isla, a bright and determined little girl who dreams of living more independently in her own home. Born with a rare genetic condition, Isla requires a fully bespoke environment – from accessible furniture to specially designed living spaces. However, creating a home that supports her now and into the future is no small feat. With limited space and a long list of bespoke adaptations, the team members face one of their biggest logistical and emotional challenges yet.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 20/09/2025

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Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:15pm)

When numbers dwindle in Manchester, Presley and the boys are forced to go on a recruitment drive in order to save their team, but Freddie faces a losing battle fundraising the money to restore the club to its former glory. In Blackpool, after the team building day, the girls team play their first match against a prestigious boarding school. Freddie questions the team’s commitment when only a few boys turn up to training in Liverpool.

Michael Portillo’s 200 Years of the Railways (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 23rd September 2025)

How the Railways Changed Britain. Series 1, episode 2. Part two of two. Michael Portillo continues his celebration of the birth of the modern railway by travelling the world’s first intercity line between Liverpool and Manchester, which opened in 1830. In Manchester, Michael steps back in time to the world’s first intercity line, and in Liverpool, he hears how novelist Elizabeth Gaskell captured the spirit of the railway age.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 23rd September 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

The classroom drama returns for a new term. Headteacher Stella is forced to navigate a fresh set of challenges when her estranged grandchildren land at the school. New teacher Darius Donovan (played by comedian Jon Richardson) is soon shaking things up in the staffroom, while Jack Rimmer finds himself tackling the troubles of a new generation as he returns as school counsellor. Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella’s new rules.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 25th September 2025)

Nidderdale. Series 2, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton venture from Pateley Bridge to Ripon, discovering the wonders of Nidderdale. They begin at the world’s oldest sweetshop, before heading to the soaring Coldstones Cut, Yorkshire’s highest public artwork, overlooking a vast quarry with dramatic views.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:05pm | Thursday 25th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES & PICK OF THE WEEK **

Gathering the Flock. Series 6, episode 1. May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. When Tristan returns from war and is shocked to see the shift in his brother, he and James decide to take action. But there’s also some good news around the corner for everyone.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 26th September 2025)

Wallace and Gromit Country. Series 9, episode 2. Susan tours the north of England, sticking to Yorkshire, where stunning Dales scenery and surprising local traditions await. She explores dragon boat racing on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, escapes mock beheading in Kirkby Malzeard, and visits England’s highest single-drop waterfall. The presenter also tastes Wensleydale cheese, joins renegade knitters, rides Britain’s oldest tramway, and ends in Bradford with fairy photos, and Wallace and Gromit themselves.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 21/12/2024

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Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:30pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 22nd December 2024)

A holiday-maker is killed while dressed as Father Christmas but Commissioner Patterson worries about the team’s ability to tackle such a case without the guiding hand of a chief investigator. So he is relieved to learn that a British detective inspector, Mervin Wilson, is currently holidaying on the island and arranges for him to extend his stay – just as reports come in that a second Santa has been shot dead. Don Gilet joins the team as DI Mervin Wilson, with Marcus Brigstocke, Jim Howick, Dex Lee, Elizabeth Carling and Angela Griffin.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Monday 23rd December 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

All God’s Creatures. Skeldale House prepares for Christmas and Jimmy’s first birthday, but everyone is rocked by news that Edward’s ship HMS Repulse has been sunk. Mrs Hall has to endure an agonising wait, but when a young boy arrives at the surgery with an abandoned fox cub, she can’t help feeling a connection with the animal. Meanwhile, Tristan is given an important Royal Army Veterinary Corps mission to source the best Yorkshire pigeons for a new breeding programme, for which Siegfried sends him to Enoch Sykes, a cantankerous pigeon fancier whose birds are having digestive problems. Festive episode of the drama, starring Samuel West.

Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 5:10pm to 6:10pm | Wednesday 25th December 2024)

Joy to the World. From a war-torn Manchester hotel in 1940 to the Orient Express travelling across Italy in 1962, the Doctor is determined to deliver a toasted sandwich and a pumpkin latte. The base camp at Everest in 1953 is also a wrong turn on his travels, but at the Sandringham Hotel in 2024, he meets a single woman called Joy. When she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, Joy discovers danger and dinosaurs. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas. Festive edition of the fantasy saga, starring Ncuti Gatwa and Nicola Coughlan.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (BBC 1/HD | 6:10pm to 7:30pm | Wednesday 25th December 2024)

After a recent crime wave hits gardeners across the region, Wallace and his pre-programmed smart gnome, Norbot, are the main suspects. While the inventor proclaims his innocence, it’s up to faithful hound Gromit to battle sinister forces. Despite being locked up for his previous crimes, a certain penguin might have something to do with recent events. Animated adventure, with the voices of Ben Whitehead, Reece Shearsmith and Peter Kay.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 25th December 2024)

Christmas 2024 (Part 1). The Poplar midwives and medics return for the first of a two-part festive special ahead of a new series next year. It’s Christmas 1969 and the Nonnatus midwives are as busy as ever, although their job is made even more difficult by a new strain of flu. Teddy Turner befriends a little girl whose family are living in abject poverty, learning they have no tree, presents or food for Christmas. The Buckles are excited about Reggie’s homecoming, and the residents are concerned to learn that an escaped prisoner may be in the local area.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Thursday 26th December 2024)

Christmas 2024 (Part 2). Episode 2. The conclusion of a two-part episode. The People of Poplar Choir performance brings festive cheer and romance is in the air for Nancy when she is asked out by Roger Noble. They agree to go to the funfair, but a sudden accident brings their date to an abrupt end before Nancy has had a chance to address the fact she is a single mother. As concern grows for missing Reggie, the residents pull together to try to find him, while escaped prisoner Jock McKechnie has a personal reason for being in Poplar – only for events to escalate when he injures his hand.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 27th December 2024)

Oh Mine Papa. Series 1, episode 6. Crabby local Vincent Ogden is found dead in his warehouse, and all signs point to suicide as the door was bolted from the inside and everyone who might have wanted him dead has a solid alibi. However, Mackenzie uncovers some dirty family secrets that put a new spin on the case and soon suspects she’s looking for a killer rather than a motive for suicide. Later, word from London arrives that Mackenzie has been cleared of misconduct and is free to return to the UK once she has wrapped up the case in Dolphin Cove. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 27th December 2024)

Christmas Special 2024. Festive instalment of the detective drama. Humphrey and Esther try to unravel whether a widower’s ghostly visions are a manifestation of grief or something more sinister. Meanwhile, a break-in at the church leaves the Nativity scene incomplete. With the Christmas service fast approaching and CS Charlie Woods due to attend, Kelby hopes to solve the mystery of the missing Virgin Mary and impress the Chief Superintendent at the same time. Away from the station, Humphrey and Martha’s fostering journey continues as they open their home to an introverted teenager. Mark Heap guest stars, with Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 19/10/2024

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Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 7:15pm to 8:20pm | Saturday 19th October 2024)

York. Series 1, episode 5. This edition follows a line in Yorkshire that was closely intertwined with the fortunes of the Railway King, George Hudson. Featuring a look at a great chocolate empire in York and the former RAF base at Full Sutton. At Londesborough, cameras tour the 12,000-acre estate that George Hudson bought before his empire came crashing down.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 22nd October 2024)

Steve crosses a serious line to protect his son as Billy struggles to cope and Nicky is distraught when Preston finds himself in trouble. Schuey makes a desperate call when he gets caught in the firing line and Nisha’s teaching is called out when Shola’s dad questions her middling grades.

Smart Meters: Are They Really Worth It? (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024)

New gas and electricity meters promise to save customers time, money and energy, but cameras reveal not all is what it seems when it comes to smart meters. With reports of more and more horror stories of inaccurate bills and an invasion of privacy, an investigation into things the energy companies and the government don’t want you to know.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Glass Half Full. Series 5, episode 6. James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody’s absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help. A broken-down car forces them to renegotiate their relationship, with amusing consequences.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 25th October 2024)

Bristol and the Cotswolds. Series 7, episode 5. The comedian explores Bristol and the Cotswolds, getting privileged access to some of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s groundbreaking designs, before visiting the biggest hot-air balloon company in the world. , Susan visits a wildlife centre to hear about the man who set it up, influential conservationist and broadcaster Peter Scott, and finishes her trip at Blenheim Palace.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 12/10/2024

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Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:20pm to 9:20pm | Saturday 12th October 2024

Wales. Series 1, episode 4. A line in Wales that connected rural communities and helped industries boom, from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen. The line runs south to Strata Florida and the eerie ruins of a once-thriving milk factory at Pont Llanio. At Pencader, an abandoned tunnel, the longest in west Wales, serves as a reminder that hope for re-opening this line is not lost quite yet.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 15th October 2024)

Steve and Billy are forced to face the consequences of their actions when suspicions rise and the police get involved. Kelly Jo finds her voice as she calls out injustice and rallies the students to fight to save a youth centre.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 17th October 2024)

Yorkshire Wolds. Series 1, episode 6. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton complete their tour with a trip around the Yorkshire Wolds. They start by the coast in Filey, before heading to the wildlife haven of Filey Dams Nature Reserve. Dan meets historian Dr Emma Wells to learn about the mystery of the vanishing village at Wharram Percy and Helen turns engine driver as she ventures onto the tracks at the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Railway.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 17th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Pair Bond. Series 5, episode 5. After receiving outstanding exam results, Carmody is offered a position in a research program in London, but he wants to decline it and stay at Skeldale, where he can support the war efforts as a vet. An exhilarated Mr Bosworth summons Mrs Hall to examine a piece of debris that has dropped from a plane into a remote field. Plus, Doris arrives at the surgery with a poorly ferret for James to treat.

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

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