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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 : 13/09/2025

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Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:15pm | Sunday 14th September 2025)

Freddie Flintoff heads to Manchester and discovers one of the most dilapidated clubs he has ever seen, with a clubhouse that is almost derelict and not enough players for even one team. He sets himself a deadline to get it back up and running by the end of the summer. In Blackpool, the girls’ team suffers a crisis of confidence when Freddie introduces the hard ball to training, then to make matters worse, there’s a divide in the team.

Michael Portillo’s 200 Years of the Railways (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 16th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES & PICK OF THE WEEK **

The Day That Changed the World. Series 1, episode 1.  The broadcaster goes on a landmark journey through 200 years of train travel, marking the moment Britain’s modern railway was born. In the first of two programmes he follows the route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England, learning how it proved that railways could work. He visits key locations in the story of this pioneering railway, including the town of Shildon, from where the train hauled by Locomotion No 1 set off in 1825.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 18th September 2025)

Kayak Mayday. Series 10, episode 8. A kayaker has called a mayday after getting into trouble near the Farne Islands. Although he is able to communicate his location via his VHF radio, his voice is faltering, and it’s a race against time for the Seahouses crew to find him. In Crantock, north Cornwall, the lifeguards are alerted by a teenage boy that his uncle has been caught in a rip current at the north end of the beach.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 18th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Helen Skelton and Dan Walker explore the North York Moors, starting in Great Ayton – Captain Cook’s boyhood village. After pitstops for buns and sweets, they hop on electric bikes and tackle the iconic Roseberry Topping. They also cycle the Cleveland Way to Cook’s Monument, pausing for panoramic views and a candid conversation about his controversial legacy.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 19th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

The Heart of England. Series 9, episode 1. The presenter explores Worcestershire, the Malvern Hills and the Midlands. She faces a speed record challenge at Shelsley Walsh, the world’s oldest active motorsport track. From there, Susan time-travels through a British town’s past, experiencing it through history, from the Industrial Revolution to the 1960s. She also visits the world’s smallest theatre, explores canals, and learns how classic cars are hand built.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 06/09/2025

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Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:10pm to 9:10pm | Sunday 7th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Freddie creates several new cricket teams of teenagers across the north west. In the first episode, he faces a tough crowd when he attempts to recruit players in Liverpool, then holds try-outs for his first ever female team in Blackpool.

Disaster at Sea: The Piper Alpha Story (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 8th September 2025)

The Perfect Storm. Series 1, episode 3. The story of how the 1986 disaster on the oil platform unfolded and the search for truth and the public enquiry that followed.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 11th September 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Teenager SOS. Series 10, episode 7. A frantic mother alerts the lifeguards after six teenagers are cut off by the tide in Watergate Bay, north Cornwall. The Anstruther crew race to the rescue of a paddleboarder on Scotland’s east coast. In Sussex, the Selsey crew respond to reports of a fully clothed person entering the water and in Blackpool there are multiple reports of a person jumping off the North Pier.

The Dog House (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 11th September 2025)

Eighty-eight-year-old identical twins Nancy and Beryl are looking for a four-legged friend to join them for pub lunches. Pint-size pooch Alfie may well fit the bill. Meanwhile, a fox-red Labrador called Bear tries to impress would-be owners Chris and Donna without putting his paw in it.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 31/08/2024

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In My Own Words: Billy Connolly (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:45pm | Monday 2nd September 2024) ** NEW **

The comedian looks back on his life and career, reflecting on his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, the joys of growing older and wiser and his triumphs and failings as an entertainer, husband and father. Featuring access to a wide range of archive materials capturing key moments from his life.

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 3rd September 2024)

Old Street. Series 4, episode 10. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the unusual station at Old Street, which serves both the Northern line and mainline trains.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 3rd September 2024)

With the cricket tour of India reaching its final few days, Freddie has his work cut out dealing with fears of homelessness and a lack of job opportunities amongst his team. Desperate to end the tour on a high, Freddie and the boys head to the oldest cricket club in India to take on their toughest opponents yet, but fractures in team spirit threaten to undo everything they’ve achieved so far.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 4th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

After 16 days traversing the length of Brazil, the teams cross the border as they travel from Sao Paulo to Tigre, which sits on the banks of the Parana river in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This next leg of their race sees the teams negotiating border crossings, new countries, different currencies and customs and switching from Portuguese to Spanish.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 24th August 2024)

Behind the scenes on the Bealach Mor, one of Britain’s toughest cycling events, in which riders take on the Applecross Peninsula’s mountainous terrain, on a 90-mile ride that includes the iconic Bealach Na Baa – the steepest climb of any bike race in the UK. In the town of Tain, glass designer Brodie is working to re-open his onsite gallery with a brand-new range of work inspired by nature. Nearby, cheesemaker Rory Stone is giving a traditional Highland cheese a modern makeover.

Yorkshire By the Sea (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 26th August 2024)

In Hornsea, new recruit Liam joins an independent lifeboat. Can he pass the gruelling tests that will enable him to save lives at sea? In Burton Constable, we discover the remains of an ocean giant washed up on the Holderness shoreline that appears in the literary classic Moby Dick. Glampsite owners Ed and Verity create a bespoke tent with glorious views of Whitby’s gothic abbey.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 27th August 2024)

As they reach the halfway point on the tour, some of the group start to struggle and the success of the trip is thrown into question. Freddie prepares the boys for their toughest cricket match so far and smarten them up for a prestigious event with members of Kolkata’s high society.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 28th August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The third leg sees the teams racing from the cobblestoned town of Lencois in the state of Bahia to the metropolis of Sao Paulo in a 2,400km budget-busting journey through Brazil’s biggest cities. Leaders Jeff and Freddy set off just over 15 hours ahead of their closest rivals and plan to commemorate Freddy’s mum in Salvador. Kola and Mary Ellen struggle as they miss the last bus out of Lencois, and Kelly and Jeremy prioritise speed as they leave the checkpoint almost a day behind the front runners. Scott and Sam feel the pressure in last place and work hard to find a much-needed budget boost.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 17th August 2024)

Young entrepreneurs Shona and Lewis have given up their jobs to run a takeaway truck in a prime spot serving the finest Highland produce, from fresh lobster to venison. The team at Castle of Mey, once the holiday home of the Queen Mother is preparing to open its doors to visitors for the summer. Over in Wester Ross, ranger Michael gets more trouble than he bargained for on his morning patrol.

Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 18th August 2024)

Jay Blades and Judi Dench have become friends since meeting on an episode of The Repair Shop three years ago. However, there is still a lot they don’t know about the unique journeys that brought them together. They’ve decided to show each other the things that matter most to them, hoping to uncover the experiences that have shaped their very different lives.

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th August 2024)

Stockwell. Series 4, episode 8. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the rich history of Stockwell station on the Victoria Line.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th August 2024)

As the team struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, Freddie encourages them to embrace the local Indian culture and cuisine. The team rally around Adnan as he struggles with life on tour and their first training session reveals a promising new addition to the squad who could give the team a fighting chance of securing their first victory in India.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 21st August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, radio host Scott Mills and his husband Sam and broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy continue their trek to the Andes. Now in Brazil, their race to Frutillar in southern Chile gets underway. The four teams must leave the beach town of Canoa Quebrada and race through the north-east region of Brazil to their second checkpoint Lençóis, the gateway to the sprawling Chapada Diamantina National Park. Kelly and Jeremy are first to leave, with just over an hour lead on their rivals. Narrated by John Hannah.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 10/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 10th August 2024)

Members of a remote community in the village of Lochinver set out to revive the much-loved tradition of the Assynt Highland Games for the first time in three years. The team at Dunnet Bay Distillery, on the northern section of the route, are expanding their vodka range, while Highland ranger Connaire restores a flooded pathway beside the spectacular Loch Maree, part of the Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve.

Yorkshire By the Sea (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 12th August 2024)

Whitby distillers Jess and Luke are creating their latest tipple from tasty foraged seaside ingredients. In Scarborough, pioneering sea-farmer Wave checks out his seaweed harvest of sugar kelp, while newbie hoteliers Steph and Luke prepare for the busiest weekend of the summer season. Down the coast in Filey, military vehicle restorer Duncan preps his Second World War American Jeep for parade duty.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th August 2024)

After transforming the lives of a group of teenage boys and a cricket club in his hometown of Preston, former England captain and TV presenter Freddie Flintoff takes his team on a cricket tour in one of the most revered cricketing nations in the world, India. Originally planned for 2022, the trip was put on hold after a life-changing accident that threatened to put a halt to the team’s dreams.

Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 7:55pm | Wednesday 14th August 2024

In Brampton, Michelin starred chef Hrishikesh Desai reinvents his menu and cooks up a masterpiece with ingredients from his garden. A community in Haweswater comes together to reintroduce endangered water voles into the Cumbrian landscape for the first time in decades. Plus, off the coast of Walney Island, locals Amy and Jack set sail for lobster.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 14th August 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, radio host Scott Mills and his husband Sam and broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy embark on a race from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes. They leave behind their lavish lifestyles and rely on just a map and a limited budget to get them through the 12,500km journey.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 15th August 2024)

Barry Island. Series 7, episode 7. The presenter is in Barry Island, south Wales, made famous by the sitcom Gavin and Stacey. On the promenade Susan meets a gathering of camper vans, known collectively as Barryfornia. She also stops for a chat and gets a few tips for when she’s next on the road with her own beloved vehicle. Later, Susan has a look around the elegant B&B, Gileston Manor.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/07/2022

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Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th July 2022)

The team are about to take on an elite private school and Freddie must galvanise his players to make sure they are ready for the match. However, a split in the ranks threatens the training sessions and Freddie must do all he can to bring them back together to take on their toughest challenge yet. To complicate matters, the coach also has to make sure their new cricket club is renovated and open for the start of the season. But has he fulfilled his wish to create a legacy for the team and local community?

Unvaccinated (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:05pm | Wednesday 20th July 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Professor Hannah Fry meets seven unvaccinated people to investigate why five million remain unprotected against Covid-19, and to find out if any of them will change their mind. Together, they meet leading experts, confront the latest science and statistics to emerge in the field, and dissect how misinformation spreads on social media.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/07/2022

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Spider-Man: Homecoming (BBC 1/HD | 10:30pm to 12:25am | Saturday 9th July 2022)

Peter Parker balances life as an ordinary high-school student with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, while waiting in vain to join his mentor Iron Man on a world-saving mission. Determined to prove he is ready for bigger challenges, he investigates a spree of crimes committed with advanced weapons – leading him into a battle with a ruthless winged enemy on the hunt for priceless technology. Superhero adventure, starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton and Robert Downey Jr.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 12th July 2022)

Freddie continues his mission to turn a group of lively teenagers from his home town of Preston into a decent competitive team. After the chaos of their first match, some of the boys’ behaviour is threatening the team’s ability to prepare for their next game. However, a surprising new addition gives the boys a fight chance – if only Freddie can keep them under control.

AIDS: The Unheard Tapes (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 11th July 2022)

A look at the search for a cure, with the results of the failed AZT trials in 1993 provoking a backlash against drug companies and sometimes the doctors and nurses caring for patients. Many in the gay and HIV communities began to take further action for themselves, and a wave of revolutionary activism and direct action built momentum. The stories of men including John, Jeremy and Tony, recorded at the time and her voiced by actors, bring these experiences to life.

Mo Farah: My Untold Story (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th July 2022)

Ten years ago, Mo Farah captured the imagination of sports fans across the nation when he won two gold medals at the London 2012 Olympics. But where did he come from? Here, Mo tells his story, revealing the shocking truth about his childhood, the journey he made from Somaliland to the UK as a young boy, and the subsequent years that led to his Olympic success.

Judi Dench: Our National Treasure (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Friday 15th July 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A profile of the actress from a strict Quaker upbringing in Yorkshire, through her staunch determination to make it as a thespian. There’s also a look at her work in TV favourites such as A Fine Romance and As Time Goes By, where Judi’s performances won her four BAFTA awards, and her tenure in the James Bond franchise.

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

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