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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.

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

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.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 05/10/2024

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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.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 28/09/2024

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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.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 21/09/2024

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Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:25pm to 9:25pm | Saturday 21st September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Somerset. Series 1, episode 1. A bird’s-eye view of lost railway lines, revealing the vibrant industries that once dotted their routes and how they transformed the lives of people who lived along them. This episode takes a look at one of Britain’s most beloved lost lines through Somerset and Dorset’s countryside. The route starts in Bath, plunging through tunnels and crossing vast viaducts as it approaches Midsomer Norton.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 22nd September 2024)

After realising that one of the passengers might be armed and operating in league with the hackers, Joe desperately tries to work out who he can trust, while Abby decides to turn the tables on the driver by making a last-minute decision to take the train off the mainline. As Joe closes in on the enemy within and Abby manages to catch the sleeper in her trap, will the police be able to get there in time?

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 23rd September 2024)

With the passengers turning on each other in the aftermath of tragedy, Abby desperately attempts to rally the traumatised Joe and persuade him to take back control. But when Hud’s shock attempt to stop the train his way puts everyone onboard in more peril, Joe is suddenly left fighting fires on multiple fronts. Real-time thriller, starring Alexandra Roach and Joe Cole.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 24th September 2024)

Tonya and Donte support each other as he realises he doesn’t want to be a caretaker anymore and she has some problems of her own. Schuey places a target on Billy’s back and Kelly Jo takes drastic action to end Nicky and Debs’s feud.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024)

North York Moors. Episode 3. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker continue their walking adventure with an exploration of the North York Moors, famous for its expansive heather moorland, historic landmarks, and a surprising array of gastronomic treasures. Their journey begins in the picturesque village of Hawnby, before some horticultural therapy at Helmsley Walled Gardens. Helen enjoys a pony trek across the North York Moors, while Dan uncovers the secrets of the imposing 12th-century Cistercian monastery Rievaulx Abbey.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 26th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Holding the Baby. Series 5, episode 2. Helen realises that James needs to get the hang of life with a baby. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught in the crossfire between Siegfried and her new boss, Mr Bosworth as they fall out over safety tactics. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Samuel West.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/09/2024

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Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 15th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

A train is taken over by cyber terrorists on a night-time journey from Glasgow to London, leaving an off-duty cop on board to team up with the acting technical director at the National Cyber Security Centre in a bid to beat the bad guys. But with no idea of who they are fighting and a few other passengers who may not be as innocent as they look, it seems they are in for a long night. Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 16th September 2024)

The cyber attack on the rail network prevents Abby from seeing the obstacles in the sleeper’s path, leaving her in a race against time to avert disaster. But with the Minister of Transport proving a less-than-ideal ally, and the so-called Driver always seeming to be one step ahead, it becomes clear that she’s going to have to think outside the box to bring the train to a halt.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 17th September 2024)

New headteacher Steve Savage updates the school rules before discovering one pupil may be facing more issues than meets the eye. A new student has the misfortune of becoming Schuey’s next target and Nicky and Debs clash over some unexpected cash after a devastating loss.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The pressure is on with just 39 minutes between all of the teams as they face the final leg of their journey, a 2,750km race across the Andes into Chile. Race leaders Kola and Mary Ellen walk a financial tightrope with just 10 percent of their budget left while Jeff and Freddy decide to make the most of the last stretch with an Argentinian steak dinner. Scott and Sam resort to selling hot dogs to boost their budget and Kelly and Jeremy take a different route to the rest of the teams but a broken-down bus pushes them hours behind.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024)

Yorkshire Coast. Series 1, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton head to Yorkshire’s coastline to enjoy jaw-dropping scenery along the county’s 90 miles of of North Sea which skirts it. They’ll be visiting iconic locations, and will also be venturing off the beaten track to uncover hidden gems that are regularly missed by many seasoned sightseers. Their journey starts in Robin Hood’s Bay, a small village nestled between Whitby and Scarborough.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

To All Our Boys. Series 5, episode 1. Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. It is Spring 1941 and with the Second World War under way, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, while Mrs Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/12/2023

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Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 5:35pm to 6:35pm | Sunday 17th December 2023)

Heroes. Series 3, episode 8. David Attenborough introduces conservation heroes fighting to save the world’s wildlife, from exploring remote jungles to going undercover to catch criminals in the illegal ivory trade. In South Africa, new breeding populations of black rhino are set up in safe havens where they will be protected from poachers, while a conservationist in Ecuador works to protect endangered frogs.

Vigil (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 18th December 2023)

In the aftermath of a brutal rescue mission, Amy is convinced that what she’s believed up until now has been a lie, but all the evidence points the other way. With Amy completely isolated, Kirsten begs her to come home, but she cannot let go of her suspicions. Despite huge pressure from above, Amy refuses to leave Wudyan, putting herself in grave danger.

Vigil (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 19th December 2023)

Amy scrambles for answers with one person dead and another injured on board her flight home. Kirsten puts herself in greater danger when she agrees to meet with Sutherland and when she discovers the full scale of the conspiracy, Amy must decide if she’s prepared to risk everything to find those responsible.

All Creatures Great & Small and The Yorkshire Vet (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 21st December 2023)

Just over 50 years ago, an unassuming vet called Alf Wight, under the name James Herriot, put pen to paper and created the global phenomenon All Creatures Great and Small. With access to the film set and studios, Peter Wright and Shona Searson from The Yorkshire Vet experience 1940s Darrowby at Christmas, and get an unseen glimpse into the magic that the Christmas special has to offer.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:10pm | Thursday 21st December 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

On a Wing and a Prayer. Series 4. Series 4, episode 7. An emotional phone call with a very pregnant Helen makes James determined to get back to her, but he doesn’t have many options, and RAF mascot Georgie needs his help. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall prepares a community Christmas celebration in Darrowby, while Siegfried and Carmody argue over who will be Father Christmas.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/11/2023

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Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:15pm to 7:15pm | Sunday 5th November 2023)

Deserts and Grasslands. Series 3, episode 3. Life in some of the many deserts and grasslands around the world, including in the baked Namib desert, where a pair of ostriches raise their family in the searing heat to keep them safe from predators. One troop of desert baboons are on a continual quest to find water and a young mother who is low in the pecking order must battle for her right to drink. Closer to the equator, in the grassland paradise of the Cerrado in Brazil, lives the rare, fruit-eating maned wolf, a bizarre creature about whom little is known.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 8th November 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder and Tosh must work together to find the armed killers and prevent further disaster, but can’t agree on whether it’s the work of experienced criminals, with Tosh thinking that the hand of organised crime is involved. On the other side of the island, Agnes Moffat’s morning drive is interrupted by a gun-toting Howell standing in the middle of the road.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 9th November 2023)

Motley Crew. Series 8, episode 7. In Blackpool, the crew respond to reports of a teenager who has been swept out to sea, within sight of the main beach. On the Kent coast, the Margate crew begin a frantic search to find two paddleboarders – a father and son – who have drifted two miles out to sea.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 9th November 2023)

The Home Front. Series 4, episode 6. Helen feels redundant at Skeldale, and buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart as Richard refuses to let her muck in on the farm. Helen notices that calf Smokey seems unwell and tries to help him, but it only makes things worse with her dad. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th November 2023)

The comedian enjoys a new adventure at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, home to the Museum of Scottish Railways, and she remembers some of the highlights from her escapades over the years.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 10th November 2023)

Comedians Jon Richardson and Desiree Burch join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker as they launch the show’s 29th series offering a light-hearted review of significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 28/10/2023

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Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 29th October 2023)

Ocean. Series 3, episode 2.  The wildlife inhabiting the world’s oceans, from the shallow seas of the tropics, where predators like the lionfish can become the prey to one of the world’s oddest hunters, to the greatest depths, where a massive siphonophore, longer than a blue whale, and a gulper eel with huge jaws are captured on film using specialised vessels designed to withstand the pressure. The episode also features the mating dances of mobula rays and the symbiotic relationship between Columbus crabs and turtles.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st November) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

Met detective Ruth Calder returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness, and must team up with Tosh on a case that will test their fragile, new partnership. On top of the case, Calder is faced with figures from her past and cringes through a chance encounter with deadbeat ex-boyfriend Cal Innes. Even worse is her visit to estranged younger brother Alan, now the minister of their father’s old kirk, as it’s clear that the two siblings have starkly different views of their childhood.

Doctor Who at 60: A Musical Celebration (BBC 4/HD | 8:30pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st November 2023)

Jo Whiley introduces this concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who from Cardiff’s Hoddinott Hall, featuring the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the BBC Singers conducted by Alastair King. Music includes the first live performance of Ruby Sunday’s theme The Life of Sunday, and composer Murray Gold’s best-known Doctor Who themes, including I Am the Doctor, The Long Song, Doomsday and Abigail’s Song (Silence Is All You Know). The classic years are also featured as the Radiophonic Workshop’s Mark Ayres and Peter Howell hark back to the days of the Sea Devils, City of Death and The Five Doctors. Plus, new works including The Woman Who Fell to Earth.

Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives (BBC 3/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st November 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

Broadcaster Roman Kemp knows first-hand the impact of serious mental health issues. In 2020, he made Our Silent Emergency in the wake of the death of a friend. He encouraged those in need to talk to friends, family and professionals, but now strives to move the conversation on from talking about mental health to discovering what action is needed to support those suffering.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd November 2023)

Family. Series 8, episode 6. In Torbay, Devon, a yacht has sent out a Mayday, meaning the lives of the six crew on board are in grave and imminent danger. In Wales, the Aberystwyth crew race to the rescue of a small boat that has lost engine power, and is drifting perilously close to the rocks at the end of the harbour wall.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 2nd November 2023)

Papers. Series 4, episode 5. The war is getting closer, James is about to embark on a new journey. He desperately wants things in order and Carmody trained up to support Siegfried. But James is frustrated at Carmody’s inability to drive and he keeps missing opportunities to spend precious time with Helen.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd November 2023)

Kent. Series 2, episode 7. The comedian hits the highways of Kent, where she explores Canterbury and the Garden of England. Susan kicks off her adventure at the mighty Hever Castle. Later she stops at Canterbury Cathedral, and In Penshurst, she tries her hand at the noble art of fencing in a location used for classic film The Princess Bride.

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

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