Tag: Shetland

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 30/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 1st December 2024)

On the final leg of his odyssey, Alan Cumming gets a taste of another luxurious journey that only happens twice a year. He visits the sacred island of Iona, known as the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, where he discovers the story of the historical Iona Marble Quarry, a precious stone first excavated in the late 1700s and exported around the world.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (BBC 1/HD | 11:10pm to 01:25am | Tuesday 3rd December 2024) ** FILM OF THE WEEK **

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed to the world, Peter Parker asks Doctor Strange for magical help to undo the damage. However, a spell gone wrong unleashes dangerous foes from parallel universes on the world, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Comic-book adventure sequel, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch, with Willem Dafoe and Alfred Molina among the stars of past Spider-Man movies reprising their roles.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 4th December 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Tosh and Calder discover that Rossi has been conducting his own investigation into who killed Annie and Bergen and must figure out who the murderer is before he can exact his revenge. Alan organises a memorial for Annie but the family are left unsettled when an unwanted face arrives to pay their respects.

Why Bridges Collapse: The Baltimore Disaster (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 5th December 2024)

The March 2024 collision of 100,000-tonne container ship MV Dali into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Just four minutes after its departure for Sri Lanka, the vessel suffered a series of blackouts that caused the engine and steering to shut down. Despite attempts by the crew to regain power, the ship was set on a collision course with one of the bridge’s main supports. With exclusive access to the investigators and the salvage operation, this documentary follows the inside story of what happened next, in the words of the people who were there.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 6th December 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Curl Up and Dye. Series 1, episode 3. A hairdresser is found strangled to death in her locked beauty salon, with no evidence of a break-in. All the victim’s colleagues possess keys, but each has a rock-solid alibi – and two of them claim they saw her alive before they left. Mackenzie is faced with a classic locked-room murder, but discovers that someone she knows may have the key to solving the case. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 23/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 24th November 2024)

Alan is given a tour of the Royal Scotsman’s plush cabins, and takes a guided visit to Culloden, immersing himself in the echoes of the bloody battle that had a profound impact on Scottish history. Alan also explores Scotland’s coast on a seal-spotting boat trip overlooking the Isle of Skye, has an encounter with a very rare white-tailed eagle and embraces a session of deep yoga.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 27th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The team discover the sinister truth about the facility but their investigation is diverted when Astrid Jakobson goes missing. Patrick Harris makes a frantic mayday call to the coastguard, John attempts to revive his son and Tosh and Calder identify a new suspect who had opportunity and motive.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 29th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Dead Last. Series 1, episode 2. Just before participating in the Dolphin Cove fun run, entrepreneur Curtis Faleafar calls Mackenzie to warn her that many lives are in danger. He later collapses, apparently poisoned, and Mackenzie is convinced his warning had some connection to his death. Away from matters of work, she also has to work out a way to stop local bathers taking shortcuts through her property. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 29th November 2024)

South Scottish Glens and Arran. Series 8, episode 5. The comedian explores the South Scottish Glens, before showing off the Isle of Arran where she holidayed when growing up. Susan starts her adventure by visiting a huge art installation called the Crawick Multiverse. From here, she takes a journey to Drumlanrig Castle, and eventually visits Blackwaterfoot, her favourite beach on the west of the island.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 17th November 2024)

Alan gets treated to some serious pampering in the onboard spa. At the magnificent Wemyss Bay station he learns how the buildings’ unique glass and steel design seamlessly connects passengers from train to ferry. On the train’s countryside adventure trip, Alan discovers a treasure island, forages on nature’s bounty and takes a wild swim under an incredible waterfall. And in Pitlochry, Alan has an exclusive tour of Scotland’s Theatre in the Hills, one of the UK’s last repertory theatres.

Paddy: The Ride of My Life (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th November 2024)

Cameras follow Paddy McGuinness on a 300-mile ultra endurance cycle challenge for Children in Need, as well as covering his training under the expert guidance of Chris Hoy. The route takes Paddy from Wrexham through Flintshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, Dumfriesshire and to the finish in Glasgow, facing whatever weather November throws at him.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 20th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

As Calder and Tosh tackle the revelation of Annie’s past, Noah offers a cryptic clue about the night she was killed.

Britain’s Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Wednesday 20th November 2024)

Documentary revealing the full extent of the British government’s nuclear tests in Australia and the South Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s. More than 39,000 British and Commonwealth servicemen witnessed 45 atomic and hydrogen bombs and hundreds of radioactive experiments. The film exposes the debilitating health conditions that blighted the lives of veterans, descendants and indigenous communities ever since.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK & NEW SERIES **

RIP Tide. Series 1, episode 1.Metropolitan Police officer Mackenzie Clarke is deployed to her Australian home town of Dolphin Cove after being accused of falsifying evidence. Once there, she faces scorn from her old acquaintances due to her earlier abandoning her fiancé at the altar. When a real estate salesman is found stabbed to death on a beach during a surfing competition, Mackenzie has to swallow her pride and work with her jilted former love, a forensic pathologist, and her other old colleagues to solve this perplexing crime. Death in Paradise spin-off, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd November 2024)

The Lake District. Series 1, episode 2. The comedian returns to the Lake District, and her latest adventure begins on Coniston Water, where Susan boards the 160-year-old steam yacht Gondola. Later she explores Dalemain House, home to the annual World Marmalade Awards. And in the town of Egremont, she meets an organiser of The Crab Fair, which has nothing to do with crustaceans and a lot to do with local crab apples.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 10th November 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Alan Cumming goes on a trip aboard the Royal Scotsman train, presenting an odyssey through the heart of Scotland. In this first episode, Alan boards in Edinburgh and receives a tour of the train, getting an insight into the workings of the kitchen. He also takes a stroll across the Silver Sands of Morar, which featured in the movie Local Hero, and hears the story of the construction of the West Highland Line’s extension from Fort William to the fishing town of Mallaig.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The hunt for Ian Bett begins, and as Calder and Tosh survey the gruesome crime scene, a picture of victim Anton Bergen starts to emerge, prompting them to question whether they’re dealing with the revenge of a jealous ex-husband. They try to fill in the pieces by speaking to Bergen’s employers Karin and Stefan Jakobson – a wealthy Swedish couple who arrived in Shetland six months ago – and discover Bergen was a nurse to their chronically ill daughter Astrid, Meanwhile, Cora makes a shocking discovery during the post-mortem.

Children in Need (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

The annual telethon has been raising money for charities working with youngsters in the UK since 1980, with a little help from teddy bear mascot Pudsey.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

Devon. Series 8, episode 3. The comedian explores Devon, tries her hand at lawnmower racing, and at Arlington Court is whisked away on her own carriage ride through the estate’s picturesque gardens. At Lynton, on the Devon coast, she encounters the world’s highest and steepest water-powered railway. Susan also visits Dartington Crystal, where she marvels at the skill of master glassblowers.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/11/2024

Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 5th November 2024)

Sally Nugent sits down with Chris Hoy for his first TV interview since revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal. The six-time Olympic champion talks about the heartbreaking moment he told his family and the huge response since going public. He shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer and how he wants to raise awareness and testing for prostate cancer.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 6th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK & NEW SERIES **

When Tosh’s friend Annie and her nine-year-old son Noah don’t make it home one night, Tosh persuades DI Calder – now a resident of the Isles – that something is wrong. Ruth tries to talk down a jittery young man holding a shotgun over his brothers dead body.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 8th November 2024)

Cheshire. Series 8, episode 2. The comedian hits the road to discover the delights of Cheshire and its surrounding countryside. She faces head-spinning heights by boating over an aqueduct, and explores the biggest Roman amphitheatre in Britain. Susan also searches for extra-terrestrial wonders at one of the world’s biggest space telescopes.

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

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

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

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 : 18/11/2023

Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 19th November 2023)

Forests. Series 3, episode 5.  David Attenborough journeys into the hidden world of forests, from the temperate rainforests of Canada, where rarely seen spirit bears fish for salmon, to the teak forests of India, where whistling wild dogs work together to bring down prey three times their size. In the misty mountainous forests of China, male tragopan have developed a comical dance routine, whilst in the dense tropical rainforest, treehoppers form surprising alliances to fight off assassin bugs and oriental pied hornbills go to incredible lengths to protect their young.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 22nd November 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

With the main suspect for the murder of Ellen Quinn in custody, Tosh orders the team to find enough evidence to charge them. Calder struggles with Jean’s revelation about her father. The team find the culprit for the recent animal killings.

Love, Victor (BBC Three/HD | 10:50pm to 11:25pm | Wednesday 22nd November 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

It’s You. Series 3, episode 1.  Victor makes his choice between Benji and Rahim, while Mia reunites with her estranged mother to get answers. Felix and Pilar begin their new romance, and Lake and Lucy spend the night getting closer. Return of the comedy drama, starring Michael Cimino.

Love, Victor (BBC Three/HD | 11:25pm to 11:55pm | Wednesday 22nd November 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

Fast Times at Creekwood High. Series 3, episode 2. Victor tries to deal with the fallout from his love triangle, while Mia throws a party to take her mind off things. Felix and Lake achieve closure from their break-up.and Isabel finally attends a PFLAG meeting, which doesn’t go as planned.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 23rd November 2023)

All Hands on Deck. Series 8, episode 9. The North Berwick crew race out to save a windsurfer battling the seas, and they all fight the gale force winds of Storm Dennis on the east coast of Scotland. In Carrybridge, on the banks of Lough Erne, in Northern Ireland, the crew try to help a man who has become trapped under a digger on one of the lough’s islands.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 24th November 2023)

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Katherine Ryan and Nabil Abdulrashid for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

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

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

Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 12th November 2023)

Freshwater. Series 3, episode 4. Footage of animals that live in freshwater environments, from gliding treefrogs engaged in fiercely competitive mating rituals in in the Costa Rican rainforest to mugger crocodiles in Sri Lanka, that lie in wait at waterholes for chital deer. In the Okavango Delta, the arrival of the great annual flood poses a significant challenge for a pack of five African wild dogs.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th November 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder decides to stay on in Shetland and Tosh welcomes the support after uncovering a tattoo that sends the case in a sinister new direction. Tom Knox is identified as the main suspect in the case but a confession about his relationship with Ellen send the team back to square one.

Return to Lockerbie with Lorraine Kelly (itv 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th November 2023)

Lorraine Kelly returns to the scene of Europe’s deadliest terror attack 35-years after Pan Am Flight 103 exploded mid-air killing 270 people in the small town of Lockerbie. Having been one of the first reporters to arrive on the scene, Lorraine confronts her own difficult memories and meets with the residents of the town to hear how they healed after witnessing the event.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 16th November 2023)

24-7. Series 8, episode 8. On the north-eastern tip of the Scottish mainland, the crew at Wick begin a frantic search to find a paddleboarder who has drifted a mile out to sea, while her family wait anxiously on the shore. Further south, the Fraserburgh crew respond to a Mayday call from a trawler that has run aground with four fishermen on board.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 16th November 2023)

DIY SOS Children in Need Special 2023. Nick Knowles and his team of volunteer trades and suppliers head to Treetops Hospice in Risley, Derbyshire, for an ambitious Big Build to support and help more children and families experiencing traumatic loss. Radio 2 presenters Scott Mills and Zoe Ball and musician Sam Ryder also don their safety boots, hi-vis and hard hats to get stuck in, while Richie Anderson and Owain Wyn Evans meet some of the young people who have lost loved ones and will benefit from the new building.

Children in Need (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 17th November 2023)

Celebrities join forces to help raise funds for the charity that currently supports thousands of projects in communities across the UK, all of which aim to improve the lives of children. Ade Adepitan, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsey, Alex Scott, Jason Manford and up-and-coming 14-year-old actor Lenny Rush front this year’s appeal night live from Media City UK with exclusive sketches and unique performances, showcasing celebrities in roles never previously imagined. Included are special one-off sketches from some of the UK’s most-loved TV shows, including MasterChef and a very special parody of Race Across the World. With music by Jerub, Leigh-Anne, and the UK’s Junior Eurovision act STAND UNIQU3, plus a look at fundraising initiatives in the region at 7.25.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 11:05pm to 12:10am | Friday 17th November 2023)

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by actor David Tennant, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and comedian Thanyia Moore for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/11/2023

Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:15pm to 7:15pm | Sunday 5th November 2023)

Deserts and Grasslands. Series 3, episode 3. Life in some of the many deserts and grasslands around the world, including in the baked Namib desert, where a pair of ostriches raise their family in the searing heat to keep them safe from predators. One troop of desert baboons are on a continual quest to find water and a young mother who is low in the pecking order must battle for her right to drink. Closer to the equator, in the grassland paradise of the Cerrado in Brazil, lives the rare, fruit-eating maned wolf, a bizarre creature about whom little is known.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 8th November 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder and Tosh must work together to find the armed killers and prevent further disaster, but can’t agree on whether it’s the work of experienced criminals, with Tosh thinking that the hand of organised crime is involved. On the other side of the island, Agnes Moffat’s morning drive is interrupted by a gun-toting Howell standing in the middle of the road.

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

Motley Crew. Series 8, episode 7. In Blackpool, the crew respond to reports of a teenager who has been swept out to sea, within sight of the main beach. On the Kent coast, the Margate crew begin a frantic search to find two paddleboarders – a father and son – who have drifted two miles out to sea.

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

The Home Front. Series 4, episode 6. Helen feels redundant at Skeldale, and buried family secrets threaten to tear their relationship apart as Richard refuses to let her muck in on the farm. Helen notices that calf Smokey seems unwell and tries to help him, but it only makes things worse with her dad. Drama, starring Nicholas Ralph and Rachel Shenton.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th November 2023)

The comedian enjoys a new adventure at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway, home to the Museum of Scottish Railways, and she remembers some of the highlights from her escapades over the years.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 10th November 2023)

Comedians Jon Richardson and Desiree Burch join Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker as they launch the show’s 29th series offering a light-hearted review of significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

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