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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/05/2026

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The Eurovision Song Contest (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 11:50pm | Saturday 16th May 2026) ** JOKE OF THE WEEK **

Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2026. Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski present the 70th song contest from the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna, where the 20 acts that made it through the semi-finals, plus the host nation and the pre-qualified ‘big four’ – Italy, Germany, France and the UK – will be taking the stage in the hope of winning over the judges and the voters at home. Graham Norton will be providing his usual commentary, and representing the UK is electro act Look Mum No Computer, hoping to avoid nul points with his song Eins, Zwei, Drei.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 21st May 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

After racing over 11,000km through Europe and Asia, the teams face one final test of endurance as they embark on the last leg of their journey to the finish line in Hatgal, Mongolia, where the first team to arrive will claim victory and a £20,000 prize.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 21st May 2026)

Six months after returning home from the adventure of a lifetime, all five teams reunite for the very first time. Together, they look back on their extraordinary 12,000km journey from Palermo in Sicily to the remote wilderness of Hatgal in northern Mongolia, reliving the defining moments of a race that pushed them all to their limits. From the euphoric highs to the brutal setbacks, this celebration of their journey combines unseen footage with exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/05/2026

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Children of the Blitz (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Monday 11th May 2026)

The stories of some of the two million British children who were not evacuated during the Second World War, staying at home in towns and cities at risk of being bombed, often to help their families or because their parents couldn’t bear to send them away. This documentary features some of the last people who were witness to the reality of the Blitz, with their testimonies offering an intimate, enlightening and moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 13th May 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In the penultimate leg, the race shifts up a gear as the four remaining teams enter Mongolia, their eighth and final country. Facing freezing temperatures and rugged off-road travel, the intrepid duos set out on an expedition across the endless steppe and deep into the unknown, traversing landscapes few travellers have ever experienced. It tests every ounce of their resilience as they battle to take pole position at the final checkpoint before the finish line.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/05/2026

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Making Life On Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd May 2026)

The making of the acclaimed wildlife series that took three years to film, featuring 40 countries and over 600 species. First broadcast in 1979 and watched by 500 million people, it launched David Attenborough’s career as arguably the most successful and influential wildlife film-maker of all time.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 7th May 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

With the leaderboard closer than ever, the pairs leave Zaamin National Park and race towards the next checkpoint – Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty. The Soviet-era capital is the country’s cultural and financial hub, and to get there, the teams face the choice between two countries – north into Kazakhstan, travelling between major cities, or into Kyrgyzstan, a country rarely visited by western tourists, with remote valleys, alpine lakes and winding mountain roads.

David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth (BBC 1/HD | 8:30pm to 10:0pm | Friday 8th May 2026)

A live event from the Royal Albert Hall paying tribute to the veteran broadcaster on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The show takes the audience on a journey of exploration and discovery through the prism of Sir David’s extraordinary life and career, featuring wildlife stories, reflections from friends, colleagues and admirers, and music from some of his programmes, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra under the baton of Jérôme Kuhn.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/04/2026

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Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 30th April 2026)

It’s the halfway point in the race to Mongolia, and after traversing Italy, Greece, and Türkiye, the teams now face the longest leg of the race so far. As they travel through the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan, and into Uzbekistan, they must navigate the vast Kazakh steppe with its endless horizons and limited English speakers. To keep moving, the pairs have to adapt to a whole new way of travelling. From the shores of the Caspian Sea in Aktau, the racers must embark on a 2,200km journey to Zaamin National Park in the Turkistan Mountains. John Hannah narrates.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 1st May 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

It’s Humphrey’s last day as detective inspector, and the whole team is eagerly awaiting the town’s annual pirate festival. Danger, however, is ahoy when Geraldine Desai’s nautical exhibition goes up in smoke, leading to the ancient treasure map of pirate Elias Cutler going missing amid the chaos. On the trail of the missing map, Humphrey soon has suspicions when he discovers that Geraldine has been selling her memorabilia to pay for her husband’s care and recently had the map revalued. Drama, starring Kris Marshall.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/04/2026

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Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 19th April 2026)

Documentary exploring a century of change in Britain through the prism of Queen Elizabeth II’s life. Through archive and eyewitness reflections, the film explores how she led the monarchy through profound social, political and cultural change. With contributions from Helen Mirren, David Attenborough, Barack Obama, Tony Blair, and HM Queen Camilla.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 23rd April 2026)

As the fourth leg begins, the leader board is tighter than ever. The route continues east towards the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Leaving Halfeti behind, the teams face a pivotal decision – head north towards the Black Sea coast or strike east through Turkey’s arid heartland. The competition is fiercer than ever, and with the leaders’ advantage slashed to less than 10 hours, the chasing teams sense an opportunity to strike.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th April 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Humphrey and Esther are left baffled when a dogwalker leads them to a man painted green and bound with ivy. Delving into the mystery of the mythical Green Man, the team discover an off-grid community living off the land. But when their woodland home comes under threat from a developer from the city, tensions rise and accusations fly as the image of the Green Man continues to crop up at crime scenes. Cosy crime drama, starring Kris Marshall.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/04/2026

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Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 16th April 2026)

The teams bid farewell to Europe and head into Asia, racing from bustling Istanbu to the remote town of Halfeti in south-east Turkey – where the last to arrive will be eliminated from the competition. Along the way, Katie persuades brother Harrison to tick off a bucket list experience – watching the hot-air balloons rise over the chimneys of Cappadocia – while the leaders in the last leg, cousins Puja and Roshni, continue to celebrate, this time because it’s Puja’s birthday.

Extraordinary Portraits (BBC 1/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Friday 17th April 2026)

Two Brothers Face Early Dementia. Series 5, episode 4. Unza Saleem is given the task of painting brothers Jordan and Cian, who carry a faulty gene that means they will almost certainly develop symptoms of dementia in their forties. However, just as Unza is getting to grips with the portrait, she has her own family emergency that threatens to derail the project entirely.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th April 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The team investigates when a seaweed farm is targeted in an act of sabotage, with fisherman Jeff Simmons swearing that he saw the legendary mermaid of Shipton Abbott on the night of the incident. With no logical explanation for how someone could damage the farm and get away unseen among glowing bioluminescent waters, Esther braces herself for an excited Humphrey to run wild with the possibility that their prime suspect could be a mermaid.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/04/2026

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Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 9th April 2026)

Leaving the tranquillity of Kefalonia behind, the teams race through Greece to reach one of Europe’s biggest and most vibrant cities, Istanbul, where Europe and Asia collide. As ever, money is tight and just one missed connection can mean disaster. Without mobile phones to help them, the teams have to rely on their wits to make it to the end of the second stage. John Hannah narrates.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th April 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

When the team attend a Dark Morris Dancing event, Margo finds herself at the centre of a crime when a member of her team collapses during their performance. With a severe allergic reaction to blame, and the victim’s epi-pen case empty, Humphrey is stumped as to how the attack was triggered unseen while all eyes were on the stage. Death in Paradise spin-off, starring Kris Marshall and Felicity Montagu.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 28/03/2026

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Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd April 2026) ** NEW SERIES **

Reality game show with John Hannah as narrator. Five adventurous teams are pushed to the limit, battling extreme climates and harsh terrain in a 12,000km race from Palermo, Sicily, across Europe and Asia to reach Hatgal in northern Mongolia. Best friends Jo and Kush from Liverpool, siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester, Molly and her father Andrew, cousins Puja and Roshni and in-laws Mark and Margo take on the challenge.

Kegworth: Flight to Disaster (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 2nd April 2026)

Survivors and eyewitnesses recount the moment British Midland Airways Flight 092, travelling from London to Belfast, ran into difficulties in January 1989. The Boeing 737-400 crashed onto the motorway embankment between the M1 and A453 near Kegworth, Leicestershire. Rare archive footage and expert analysis uncovers the chain of decisions that sealed the fate of 47 passengers and injured dozens more.
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Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd April 2026) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A couple are targeted by a burglar who repeatedly sneaks back in to clean up without a trace. With several potential suspects, Humphrey must uncover who is out for revenge. Kelby tries to help a young teen held captive in a garden shed and Ester wrestles with a tension headache. Despite putting fostering on pause, Humphrey and Martha find the decision at the forefront of their minds.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/06/2025

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Canal Boat Diaries (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 16th June 2025)

Cowley to Hunton Bridge. Series 6, episode 9. Robbie mends a leaky pump on the Naughty Lass on the Grand Union Canal. In Watford, he visits a TV legend’s home and buys gas from a friendly fuel boat.

Canal Boat Diaries (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 17th June 2025)

Hunton Bridge to Aylesbury. Series 6, episode 10. Robbie navigates the wintery Grand Union Canal while preparing for Christmas, and narrowly avoids flooding his boat in a tricky staircase lock.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th June 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The Reunion. Series 5, episode 9. Six months after finishing their race, the five teams reunite to reflect on their 14,000km adventure, which started at the Great Wall of China and took them through China, Nepal and India. They reminisce about being forced out of their comfort zones, traversing the two most populated countries on earth, and the landscapes they witnessed along the way. The programme also features behind-the-scenes insights and previously unseen footage.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 07/06/2025

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Canal Boat Diaries (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 9th June 2025)

Weybridge to Stonebridge Park. Series 6, episode 7. Robbie moors by Hampton Court Palace, but disaster strikes when a tree branch smashes a window. His dad joins to help through Hanwell locks.

Canal Boat Diaries (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 10th June 2025)

Harlesden to Stratford. Series 6, episode 8. Robbie returns to where his boating life began, exploring London’s canals on Naughty Lass. He travels through Little Venice and moors in Paddington Basin.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 11th June 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

After racing nearly 13,000km over seven weeks through China, Nepal and India, the teams are about to embark on the final leg. Just 1,200km stand between them and the finish line, with a prize of £20,000 for the winning pair. They must travel through India’s southern states, a region with a distinctly different flavour, with new languages, cuisines and traditions. And with only seven-and-a-half-hours separating the top three pairs, there’s no way of knowing who will be first past the post.

Hidden Treasures of the National Trust (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 13th June 2025)

Goldfinger. Series 3, episode 5. A work of art from the modernist home of architect Erno Goldfinger undergoes conservation work, and hidden messages from an old master are discovered at Upton House. A mysterious letter donated to the collection literary giant Thomas Carlyle’s house reveals how sought after his and his wife’s company really was.

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

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