Tag: Channel Tunnel: Life On The Inside

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

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.

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

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

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.

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