DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th October 2026)
Building a Future for Macsen. Series 35, episode 5. Nick Knowles and the team help Helen and Llyr, whose home renovation in north Wales has ground to a halt, leaving them living on a building site while raising their two young sons. Two-year-old Macsen has Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and baby Ffredi is just weeks old. With their home no longer meeting the family’s needs and no way of completing the work themselves, the team steps in to create a safe, accessible home where Macsen can thrive and the family can look to the future with confidence.
Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 9:30pm to 10:30pm | Wednesday 20th October 2026)
Young Surf Hero. Series 11, episode 10. A teenage boy rushes to help save a paralysed surfer from drowning. When a 999 call comes in, the Appledore crew are tasked with an immediate launch. In Little and Broad Haven, south Wales, there is a frantic search for two paddleboarders swept over a mile out to sea. Also, the Hayling Island crew race against time to rescue a fisherman trapped in mud.
Pride of Britain Awards 2026 (itv 1/HD | 8:00pm to 10:05pm | Thursday 22nd October 2026)
This year’s ceremony from London’s Grosvenor House Hotel sees a star-studded line up including His Majesty The King, Jude Belllingham, Davina McCall and Alan Carr celebrate the nation’s unsung heroes. Hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo, expect plenty of emotion and surprises along with inspirational stories of bravery, achievement and selflessness. Plus, stepping off their 25th Anniversary Tour for a special performance are boyband Blue.
All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:05pm to 10:05pm | Thursday 22nd October 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Give Us This Day. Series 7, episode 6. Siegfried is irritated by the local gossip, and helps Granville Bennett with a horse suffering severe abdominal pain. Jimmy has questions about being a farmer, and Helen shows him a thing or two. Mrs Hall is puzzled about the goings on at the local bakery and takes it upon herself to investigate.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119