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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/12/2023

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 7:25pm | Saturday 2nd December)

Wild Blue Yonder. Episode 2. An out-of-control Tardis takes the Doctor and Donna to the furthest edge of adventure, to face the most desperate fight of their lives, with the fate of the universe at stake.

Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 7:25pm to 7:55pm | Saturday 2nd December 2023)

Wild Blue Yonder. Episode 2. Behind the scenes on the second in the series of specials marking the 60th anniversary of the sci-fi series.

Planet Earth III (BBC 2/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 3rd December 2023)

Human. Series 3, episode 7. The ways in which wild animals have adapted to survive in human population centres, from cobras in India hunting in houses, to macaques in Bali stealing mobile phones to barter with temple staff in return for food. Rhinos walk through the streets of Sauraha, Nepal, while in Australia, tawny frogmouths find streetlights useful in catching prey, but have to avoid being eaten by household cats.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 6th December 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

As the police descend upon the Bain farm and begin their search, Calder and Tosh reunite to try to unravel the mystery. Police find a piece of Ellen’s clothing on the farm and Grace admits she argued with her the night Ellen left.

Love, Victor (BBC 3/HD | 10:55pm to 11:20pm | Wednesday 6th December 2023)

Lucas and Diego. Series 3, episode 5. Victor goes on an adventure to try move on from old relationships. Felix and Pilar attempt to maintain their relationship despite the fallout from Isabel and Armando. Benji revisits the past.

Love, Victor (BBC 3/HD | 11:20pm to 11:50pm | Wednesday 6th December 2023)

Agent of Chaos. Series 3, episode 6. Mia receives a surprising call from her father and Victor helps a closeted classmate. Armando and Isabel can’t decide on the best punishment for Pilar and Lake learns something upsetting about Lucy. Rahim’s uncle causes family drama.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/11/2023

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Saturday 25th November 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

The Star Beast. Episode 1. Donna Noble’s past catches up with her, as she finds herself reunited with the time traveller. The first of three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as companion Donna Noble, shown to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the sci-fi series.

Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Saturday 25th November 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

The Star Beast. Episode 1. A behind-the-scenes look at the first of Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary special episodes.

Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 26th November 2023)

Extremes. Series 3, episode 6. David Attenborough reveals the extraordinary ways in which animals battle to survive in a world of extremes, from mountain summits to deserts, polar tundra to the world’s largest cave in Vietnam. On Ellesmere Island, a pack of Arctic wolves fight to rebuild their strength after one of the toughest winters on record, while in the mountains of Mexico, millions of Monarch butterflies huddle together to survive. But the calm is shattered when a storm hits their forest shelter.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 29th November 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder receives some devastating news and Harry and Donnie worry as Tosh follows a controversial new theory. Intelligence from the Met puts Bobby Bain in a new light and Farida admits the truth behind Akmal’s death.

Love, Victor (BBC Three/HD | 10:50pm to 11:20pm | Wednesday 29th November 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

The Setup. Series 3, episode 3. Victor’s parents introduce him to a gay-friendly church and Mia questions how she fits into Lake’s new relationship. Felix finds out his mum is dating and Benji’s new secret causes friction between him and Rahim.

Love, Victor (BBC Three/HD | 11:20pm to 11:50pm | Wednesday 29th November 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

You Up? Series 3, episode 4. An unforseen complication makes Victor reconsider his relationship and Lake pawns Mia off on Georgina for the day. Armando catches Pilar and Felix in a private moment and Rahim begins to tutor Benji.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 30th November 2023)

Expect the Unexpected. Series 8, episode 10.
On the Isle of Wight, the Bembridge crew race against time to save an old fishing trawler that’s become trapped on a submarine barrier, and is now taking on water. Just across the island, the Cowes team embark on a night time search for a missing jet skier.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/10/2023

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Friday Night is Music Night: Doctor Who 60th Birthday Celebration (BBC Radio 2 | 8:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 15th October 2023) ** RADIO SHOW OF THE WEEK **

Jo Whiley presents this performance 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. The music includes 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 of Doctor Who are also featured by the Radiophonic Workshop’s Mark Ayres and Peter Howell as they 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, a full-length suite composed by Segun Akinola, and three Murray Gold works.

Endurance: Race to the Pole (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 16th October 2023)

Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913. Series 1, episode 3. Ben and Dwayne Fields tackle the trials and tribulations faced by Robert Falcon Scott and his team on the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole from 1910 to 13. Ben and Dwayne drag their kit across the polar plateau in fierce storms as they did, but for Scott and his crew arriving at the Pole was a desperate and wretched moment as they discovered that they had been beaten by Norwegian Roald Amundsen – and by a full month.

Norfolk and Suffolk (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 8:58pm | Wednesday 18th October 2023)

On Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile, Doug and Mark as they do their morning inspections of a 91-year-old wooden rollercoaster, while on the banks of the River Waveney, Jonny Crickmore starts the process of turning that morning’s milk into an English version of Brie. As a Mid-Norfolk Railway train steams through the stunning countryside, passengers are served high tea and we ride on the foot plate where Stuart and Matt use the fireman’s shovel to cook up their own tea.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th October 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In the penultimate leg of the race, the teams make their way 1,500km north from Sarajevo to Berlin, Germany. Race leaders Harry and Emma Judd use their eight hour lead to visit one of the traditional baths in Budapest and spend some quality time together. Alex and Noel Beresford venture to the Great Hungarian plains to make some money for the rest of their journey while Billy and Bonnie Monger race economically to try get the edge over the other team in joint second place. Mel and Helene Blatt reflect on their family’s Jewish heritage when they visit the shoes on the Danube bank in Budapest.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 19th October 2023)

Facing the Fear. Series 8, episode 4.  In Conwy, north Wales, the RNLI crew respond to reports of two people – including a young boy – who have been caught out by the tide, and are now struggling to stay afloat.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 19th October 2023)

Right Hand Man. Series 4, episode 3. When new vet Richard Carmody joins the practice, James feels his place by Siegfried’s side is threatened. Conflicts come to the surface at Mrs Pumphrey’s community tea party. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 20th October 2023)

Lincolnshire. Series 6, episode 3. The presenter explores the second largest county in England as she takes in the rural sights in and around the Lincolnshire Fens. Susan stops by Isaac Newton’s family home, Woolsthorpe Manor House, explores Lincoln Cathedral, and tries soapbox racing.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/10/2022

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:30pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 23rd October 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

Feature-length special, starring Jodie Whittaker in her last appearance. A bullet train comes under attack on a distant world, seismologists disappear without trace on present day Earth, and the court of the Russian Tsar in 1916 falls under a malign influence. These strange incidents draw the Doctor into her last stand, against the combined forces of the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Master. Guest starring Sophie Aldred and Janet Fielding, reprising their roles as 1980s companions Ace and Tegan.

Inside Central Station (BBC 1 Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 24th October 2022)

The Argyll Line closure comes to an end as the engineering works are completed, and Anderston station and Glasgow Central Low level reopen – but not without some final hurdles. Outside the station, apprentices are put to the test on a nightshift at Polmadie, while back on the concourse, a special tea party is organised to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

Made in the 80s: The Decade that Shaped Our World (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 24th October 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

The impact of influential British figures of the 1980s on politics and culture across the world, from advertisers who shaped the tastes of the nation before triumphing in Hollywood, to the women who face down the American military and a spy who prevented oblivion. The first episode pieces together the story of how Britain’s internal divisions influenced the course of world history.

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 26th October 2022)

Kevin McCloud revisits Vicky and Ed, who in 2015 broke free from the shackles of their hectic London lives to try to build a new life in the Somerset countryside. With a budget of just over £200,000, they set out to transform an old derelict cowshed into a 21st-century off-grid smallholding. With no building experience or project manager, they took on this dramatic transformation themselves, learning building techniques from the internet.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Thursday 27th October 2022)

In Kinghorn, on Scotland’s east coast, a simple call out for the RNLI crew to a paddleboarder in difficulty isn’t all that it seems. And at St Davids, on the south coast of Wales, the crew deal with one of their biggest summer shouts – a group of 16 paddleboarders and kayakers who are blissfully unaware that they are in danger.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 28th October 2022)

The comedian takes her vintage camper van to the Wye Valley, which attracts tourists from far and wide for its ancient woodlands, quirky traditions and beauty spots galore. Susan starts on the River Wye itself and does it in style on the charming old boat Wye Pride. Waiting for her onboard is local legend Gerald, whose family have worked these waters since 1750. He has a few stories of times gone by to share with Susan, while a few more recent family snaps reveal just how important this spot is today. Susan also meets 22-time champion cheese roller Chris Anderson, who gives her a few top tips and shows her how it’s done.

Lighthouses: Building the Impossible (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 28th October 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

Rob Bell uncovers extraordinary feats of lighthouse engineering on both sides of the Atlantic, tackling the world’s busiest shipping lane, discovering oil rigs and setting sail in search of America’s first lighthouse. Rob meets local seafarers and lighthouse keepers to hear stories of shipwrecks – discovering extraordinary feats of bravery, ingenuity and design as he continues to crack the code of these enigmatic structures.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/04/2022

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:10pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 17th April 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In this swashbuckling Easter special, the Doctor, Yaz and Dan travel back to the 19th-century and a run-in with notorious pirate queen Madame Ching, who is on the hunt for a legendary lost treasure. An old enemy is rising from the depths, and the Doctor is soon drawn into a confrontation with the ocean-dwelling Sea Devils.

Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 20th April 2022)

Kevin McCloud follows more couples building their own homes in Graven Hill, Oxfordshire. Vineet and Simmi have engaged a friend from the community to construct their new home, blurring the line between friendship and business – and things become even trickier when Vineet changes his mind about the layout mid-project. Prabhjot and Shalini’s new-build is a super-quick kit house which should go up in a matter of weeks. But with such a close community, their home will need to take their friends’ tastes into account as well as their own.

Kate Humble’s Coastal Walks (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd April 2022)

On the Scottish Borders, Kate walks almost 15 miles from the historic fishing village of St Abbs to England’s most northerly town, Berwick Upon Tweed. Her trek starts on St Abbs Head, from where she descends to St Abbs harbour, named after a Northumbrian Princess and Saint, Ebba, who was shipwrecked and founded a nearby monastery in the 7th century.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/01/2022

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Saturday 1st January 2022)

The Doctor, Yaz and Dan get trapped in a time loop surrounding a storage centre on New Year’s Eve – and in a seemingly never-ending battle with the Daleks. The owner of the company and a regular customer who visits every New Year’s Eve find themselves dragged into the conflict and an experience that will change their lives – if they can make it to next year. Guest starring Aisling Bea, Pauline McLynn and Adjani Salmon.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 2nd January 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

Demolition works in Poplar in a tenement block reveal a long-buried secret at Easter 1967, which leads to a police investigation that comes very close to Nonnatus House, and creates a testing and emotional experience for the team. The Flemings return to the area with both good and bad news, and Sister Julienne agrees to take on a sensitive delivery. Nancy’s first day as a midwife gets off to a bad start when her bedroom ceiling collapses.

Warship: Life at Sea (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 3rd January 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

Return of the documentary following the ups and downs of everyday life for a Royal Navy crew, this time going aboard frigate HMS Northumberland on a four-month tour of duty with the 220 personnel. Captain Thom Hobbs prepares his ship to set sail, with deputy logistics officer Meghan Burgoyne overseeing the loading of the copious amounts of food required for the time at sea, and young chef Sauhil James prepares for his very first deployment.

Rocket Man (Film4 | 9:00pm to 11:15pm | Tuesday 4th January 2022) ** NETWORK PREMIER **

Elton John enters an addiction rehabilitation session, and recounts his life in a flashback, covering his days as young Reginald Dwight growing up in 1950s Britain. He takes piano lessons, makes his way into the Royal Academy of Music, and hones his craft in local pubs before becoming one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Golden Globe-winning biopic, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell and Richard Madden.

The Adventure Show (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 8:00pm to 8:30pm | Thursday 6th January 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

Amy Irons joins the team for this new run of the outdoor activities show, beginning with a look at the beautiful Orkney Islands. Plus, Lauren MacCallum discovers the secrets of Hoy by bike and re-kindles her love of skateboarding in Kirkwall, while Duncan McCallum offers tips on how to stay safe on the water.

Kate Humble’s Coastal Walks (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th January 2022) ** NEW SERIES **

The naturalist wanders along the shorelines of Britain. On Holyhead Island in north-west Wales, Kate discovers one of her favourite rare birds and Britain’s longest breakwater – a 1.7-mile-long feat of Victorian engineering.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 7th January 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK & NEW SERIES **

When a seemingly simple kidnapping ends in murder, Neville and the team must work out what went wrong and how someone wound up dead. Return of the drama about a British cop posted to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie, where he is totally unsuited to a life of sun, sea and sand, but finds his brilliant investigative skills come in handy for solving murder. Starring Ralf Little and Josephine Jobert.

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

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/12/2021

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 5th December 2021)

Time-travelling adventures, following the exploits of the Doctor.

Top Gear (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 5th December 2021)

Paddy McGuinness reviews the very rare, very expensive Aston Martin Victor, while Freddie Flintoff sets out to become a qualified racing driver. Chris Harris investigates the stranger-than-fiction story of the time-travelling DMC DeLorean.

Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 5th December 2021)

A breakdown on the West Coast Mainline means the team must deal with serious disruption, there’s big news for Central’s tour guides Paul and Jackie, and one Central staff member goes above and beyond in his mission to help with mental health challenges.

Great British Landmark Fixers (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 6th December 2021)

The historic Royal Albert Hall is in need of urgent repairs. A specialist team is required to restore the building to the highest order before its grand reopening.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 6th December 2021)

The model-making company, home to four iconic brands, Hornby, Airfix, Scalextric and Corgi, opens its doors to reveal how their dedicated team of designers strive to shrink a new generation of mighty machines. A perfect diecast replica of a 1940’s Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby’s design team.

The New Stonehenge with Rob Bell (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Thursday 9th December 2021) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Stonehenge is one of the world’s greatest mysteries. Now, a new discovery found deep in the soil of the surrounding area is threatening to upturn everything we think we know about this 4,500 year-old landmark. Rob Bell joins archaeologists, scientists and engineers who have uncovered a vast, previously undetected monument that is many times the size of the original henge.

The Thames By Night (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th December 2021)

Tony reveals how the Thames plays a vital role in keeping London – and beyond – on the move, and how it is a 24/7 operation – when the transport network is so busy during the day, it’s only at night that crucial maintenance and repairs can be done. His first night shift is with the engineers and cleaners at Thames Clippers – responsible for turning around a whole fleet of commuter boats overnight, ready for the next morning.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 27/11/2021

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:25pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 28th November 2021)

Time-travelling adventures, following the exploits of the Doctor.

Top Gear (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 28th November 2021)

Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness set out on an expedition across Iceland, with the help of some temperamental old British cars. Back in the UK, Freddie gets his hands on America’s latest sports car, the new Chevrolet Corvette.

The Lakes with Simon Reeve (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 28th November 2021)

The adventurer explores the wild and rugged coast of Cumbria and learns how central the county is to many of the challenges facing Britain. He visits Sellafield, which is home to hundreds of ageing and disused nuclear facilities and meets people tasked with clearing and securing more than half a century of Britain’s nuclear waste.

Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | Sunday 28th November 2021) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The engineering team races to erect a huge new structure, while ecologist Helen monitors how the work is affecting local wildlife such as bats and beavers. Tour guide Paul takes his father-in-law Joe on a trip down memory lane to explore the history of Glasgow’s tram network.

Villages by the Sea (BBC 2/HD | 7:00pm to 7:30pm | Monday 29th November 2021)

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores the history of Charlestown in Cornwall, revealing how the villages’s namesake Charles Rashleigh transformed the local trade and commerce from fishing and distribution of pilchards, to minerals exported by a hand-built port with pioneering technology. Ben looks at how Charles commissioned renowned engineer John Smeaton to create man-made lakes and hand-dug ponds, and explores their impact on the village’s prosperity.

Winter Walks (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 29th November 2021)

Amanda Owen crosses hills and fields through Wensleydale and Raydale, taking ancient routes first made by the Romans and exchanging notes with fellow sheep farmers. Crossing over the dale, she drops down to Semer Water, ending her walk on the pebble banks.

Great British Landmark Fixers (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 29th November 2021)

The team build a Protection Deck and more then 300km of scaffolding cover the Edinburgh North Bridge, encasing it in an exoskeleton of constantly changing steel.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 29th November 2021)

Young designer Tom has his work cut out creating a new model of the record-breaking British jet the Vampire with its unusal space age look.

Winter Walks (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Tuesday 30th November 2021)

Alastair Campbell treks across the snow-covered hillsides of Ribblesdale in the Yorkshire Dales. Starting at a waterfall above the market town of Settle, the political veteran descends into town, meeting local residents who are also out braving the weather. Along the way, Alastair talks about his mental health and how time in this space can help him focus

Winter Walks (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Wednesday 1st December 2021)

The Rev Kate Bottley treks across the snow-dusted landscape of Wensleydale and Coverdale, setting off as the sun rises over the ruins of Jervaulx Abbey. She walks along the banks of the river Cover and into the dale of the same name, along the way reflecting on her faith and relationships, before ending her journey at Middleham Castle, the ruined fortress that was a childhood home of Richard III.

Winter Walks (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Thursday 2nd December 2021)

Broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake explores coast and countryside around the Cumbria and Lancashire border, and finds local characters, breathtaking views and moments of serenity along the way. Starting in the town of Arnside and looking out over the mudflats of Morecambe Bay, Nihal heads south with just his 360-degree camera for company. Along the way, he passes Arnside Tower and crosses the border into Lancashire. Views from the top of Arnside Knott and from hidden coves on the Silverdale coast showcase the beauty of this corner of the country, as he `declutters” his mind and reflects on the importance of solitude.

Scotland’s Best Dog (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | 8:00pm to 8:30pm | Thursday 2nd December 2021)

Along with their proud humans, Darcey, Nodens and Ro are tested on three key challenges – Recall, Agility and Bond – before the Scotland’s Best Dog judges, Kaye Adams, animal behaviourist River McDonald and Scottish SPCA veteran and dog trainer, Alan Grant.

The Thames By Night (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd December 2021) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The latest leg of the presenter’s journey begins in Greenwich, with behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Observatory on the banks of the Thames. Tony discovers the vital role the observatory played in helping sailors navigate the globe. And he has a unique opportunity to view the planet Mars as the Victorians would have seen it – through Britain’s largest refracting telescope.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 20/11/2021

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:15pm | Sunday 21st November 2021)

Time-travelling adventures, following the exploits of the Doctor.

Top Gear (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 21st November 2021)

Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness try to spruce up caravanning’s image by undertaking a sports caravan road trip. Plus, Chris heads to Silverstone to test-drive Lamborghini’s £250,000 Huracan STO.

The Lakes with Simon Reeve (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 21st November 2021)

The adventurer explores the impact of humans on the Lake District, discovering that the high number of visitors to Scafell Pike is damaging England’s highest peak and stretching the resources of mountain rescue volunteers. He goes wild swimming in the crystal clear lake of Buttermere, before taking a look at the less-fortunate Derwent Water, one of the many lakes now clogged with invasive New Zealand pygmyweed.

Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | Sunday 21st November 2021) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Trainees Kia and Daniel get used to the realities of customer service, while staff cope with an influx of passengers heading to the seaside to take advantage of the hot weather. Over in Paisley, a busy shift for Scotrail’s hardworking CCTV staff throws up some dangerous-looking activity on platforms across Scotland.

Great British Landmark Fixers (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 29th November 2021)

The team build a Protection Deck and more then 300km of scaffolding cover the Edinburgh North Bridge, encasing it in an exoskeleton of constantly changing steel.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 22nd November 2021)

The Intercity 125 gets an overhaul and the pressure is on to design two quick build models of the Ford Mustang in time for the summer holiday.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 24th November 2021)

Niven and Darren are arrested and brought to the station for interview, and while the businessman maintains a cool exterior, Perez senses the guilt in the doctor. The inspector finally brings the investigation to a climax – but has no time to rest when it turns out Donna has one last surprise in store.

Britain’s Scenic Railways (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 24th November 2021)

The documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary of classic movie The Railway Children with a steam train ride through the Yorkshire moors and recalls the winter storms that washed away the south Devon.

Scotland’s Best Dog (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | Thursday 25th November 2021)

Three more promising pups compete for the Scotland’s Best Dog title, with Bernese Mountain Dog Brannigan, Luna the miniature Jack Russell and Staffordshire Terrier Tonka showcasing their canine credentials.

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

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