Tag: Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 19/08/2023

Match of the Day Live: FIFA Women’s World Cup (BBC 1/HD| 9:45am to 1:45pm | Sunday 20th August 2023)

Spain v England (Kick-off 11.00am). All the action from the showpiece match, held at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Spain have reached the final for the first time after a dramatic 2-1 win over Sweden in the semi-finals, while England are also making their debut in this match after prevailing 3-1 in an end-to-end clash with Australia.

Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 22nd August 2023)

Shepherd’s Bush. Series 3, episode 8. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway discover the hidden corners of Shepherd’s Bush.

Dan & Helen’s Pennine Adventure (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 22nd August 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Dan Walker and Helen Skelton begin the next leg of their journey atop Stoodley Pike Monument, a Northern landmark with stunning views across the region, before making their way to Hebden Bridge where they meet a talented ten-year-old planning to keep the craft of clog-making alive by continuing his grandparents’ business. The pair then make their way to Saltaire, the village built by the Victorian industrialist Titus Salt for his workers, before their final stop at the the Cow and Calf Rocks on Ilkley Moor.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 25th August 2023)

Cleethorpes. Series 3, episode 5. The comedian heads to Cleethorpes, and explores a mock castle before properly losing herself in the Lincolnshire town, where she stumbles across a maze. Susan then hits the beach for a spot of stunt kite-flying before taking a trip on the Cleethorpes Coastal Light Railway, which conveys her to one of the smallest pubs on the planet.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 12/08/2023

Queer as Folk US (Channel 4/HD | 00:05am to 0:55am | Monday 14th August 2023)

Pretend You’re Someone Else. Series 1, episode 6. The gang ride on a Mardi Gras float, where Brodie and Ruthie learn that they can’t escape each other – or their past. Mingus finds solace in sex, Marvin butts heads with Ali and Shar, and Noah brings Julian to lunch with his dad.

Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 15th August 2023)

Heathrow. Series 3, episode 7. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway head to the sprawling Heathrow Airport underground stations – the first ever underground rail link between an airport and a city.

Dan & Helen’s Pennine Adventure (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 15th August 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK + NEW SERIES **

Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore Britain’s first long-distance trail, the Pennine Way, travelling from Dan’s home in Sheffield up to Helen’s home in Cumbria. The pair begin their adventure in the Peak District, and from the stunning Bamford Edge, Dan and Helen survey The Pennine Way, stretching all the way to Scotland. Later, the duo cycle along the stunning, serpentine Snake Pass, before becoming the first members of the public to canoe along Standedge, Britain’s longest, deepest, and highest canal tunnel.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 18th August 2023)

Southwold. Series 3, episode 4. In Southwold on the Suffolk coast, Susan starts by viewing the charming seaside spot from the town’s lighthouse – which isn’t at all where you’d expect – before setting sail to explore Southwold from the sea. She also visits the picturesque village of Walberswick via one of the shortest and most fabulous ferry rides in the world, and Thorpeness, where she takes a rowing boat on a lake in the heart of the village. Susan also meets up with interior design guru Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen for a game of quoits on the beach and the pair also RSPB Minsmere nature reserve.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 05/08/2023

Queer as Folk US (Channel 4/HD | 12:00am to 00:45am | Monday 7th August 2023)

Choke. Series 1, episode 5. Mingus celebrates their birthday at a drag wrestling event, despite Brodie’s trying to keep them away. Julian and Noah face a difficult decision, and Ruthie makes a mistake.

Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 8th August 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Leicester Square. Series 3, episode 6. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway are exploring a station in the beating heart of London’s theatreland – Leicester Square.

Disaster at Sea: The Great Storm of ’79 (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Wednesday 9th August 2023)

Documentary recounting the tragic events of August 1979, when one of the world’s leading offshore races – the Fastnet Race – was hit by hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet high. The disaster took the lives of 21 people and left a lasting impact on weather forecasting and yacht safety.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 11th August 2023)

Margate. Series 3, episode 3. The comedian visits Margate on the Kent coast, where she tries her first tub of cockles, visits the mysterious Shell Grotto, and meets actress Sally Lindsay at pleasure park Dreamland. In nearby Broadstairs, Sally goes for a paddle as she discovers Charles Dickens’ love of this quaint seaside town. And back in Margate, Susan indulges her passion for toys at the Hornby museum.

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

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Rylan and Rose Matafeo 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 : 29/07/2023

Queer as Folk US (Channel 4/HD | 10:55pm to 12:00am |Sunday 30th July 2023)

Welc** to the Hellmouth. Series 1, episode 3. Brodie throws an unforgettable party to honour his lost friends with money from the survivors’ fund. Ruthie lies to Shar again, and Judy struggles to connect with Mingus.

Queer as Folk US (Channel 4/HD | 12:00am to 1:00am |Monday 31st July 2023)

#F*CkDisabledPeople. Series 1, episode 4. Marvin and Ali throw a party for people with disabilities, while Brodie babysits so Ruthie and Shar can have a night out – but it doesn’t go as planned. Mingus attends Bussey’s drag school, and Julian meets someone.

Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 1st August 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

West Ashfield & Oval. Series 3, episode 5. Siddy Holloway and Tim Dunn visit West Ashfield, a fully fitted fake Underground station found on the third floor of a Kensington office block and used to train new employees.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 4th August 2023)

Bournemouth. Series 3, episode 2. In Bournemouth, Susan takes a ride on the land train along the seven-mile stretch of sandy beach. She then heads to the lower gardens joining other holidaymakers to listen to the band playing in the historic Pine Walk Bandstand. Along the coast, she boards the ferry to Mudeford which boasts some of the best beach huts in the region. She also meets Gareth Malone for a game of Jenga.

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

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by model Munroe Bergdorf and comedians Seann Walsh and Chris McCausland 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 : 30/07/2022

MOTD Live: UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 (BBC 1/HD | 3:50pm to 7:45pm | Sunday 31st July 2022) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

England v Germany (Kick-off 5.00pm). Gabby Logan presents coverage of the final, which takes place at Wembley Stadium, as the winners of the trophy lifted by the Netherlands in 2017 are crowned. Sarina Wiegman, the victorious manager five years ago, is now in charge of England and hopes are high of her repeating the feat. The Lionesses enjoyed an impressive group campaign that saw them score 14 goals without reply in victories over Austria, Norway and Northern Ireland, secured a hard-fought quarter-final win over Spain after extra time and then recorded a dominant 4-0 win over a Sweden side ranked second in the world in the last four. However, the Germans are record eight-time champions of Europe and cannot be written off, having defeated the likes of Spain, Denmark, the Dutch and France en route to the final. With commentary by Robyn Cowen and Rachel Brown Finnis, and analysis from Alex Scott and Ian Wright.

Inside the Factory (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 1st August 2022)

Gregg Wallace visits the 84-acre Alstom factory site in Derby to learn about the construction of a 187-ton five-carriage electric train, which takes up to 1,000 hours to complete. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey heads to the UK’s last remaining factory that produces aluminium via smelting, while Ruth Goodman explores the history of electric trains.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 5th August 2022)

The presenter’s seaside week is drawing to a close, but not before she stops at her final destination – Scarborough, a Yorkshire gem and a resort known for its historic charm. Susan kicks off her adventure by taking a trip on the historic cliff railway, where she’s greeted with fabulous views of the beach and surrounding area.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 26/06/2021

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 28th June 2021)

The comedian visits seaside resorts around the UK, beginning in Great Yarmouth, where she is joined by Joe Pasquale. Susan starts her tour with a visit to the lord mayor, who sends her off with a list of things to see and do. She takes part in a synchronised swimming performance at Britain’s last surviving circus building, takes a ride on a 1930s rollercoaster, and learns the secret of putting words into a stick of rock.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 29th June 2021)

The comedian explores Brighton, joined by Zoe Lyons. The tour begins at the famous viewing tower, and takes in the toy museum and a game of volleyball on one of the few areas on sandy beach the famously shingle-covered coastline has. Susan also tries her hand at the games on Brighton Palace Pier and discovers why the town is becoming famous for locally produced wine.

101 Years of Tesco (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Wednesday 30th June 2021)

The retailer’s transformation from a cut-price upstart to market leader. After the death of its founder Jack Cohen in 1979, the company was in the middle of a high-risk transition and an outside takeover was a real danger. Ian MacLaurin, Jack Cohen’s first management trainee, was chief executive at the time. His vision for the company was very different from Jack’s pile-it-high, sell-it cheap approach. He set out to transform the company and compete with the number one retailer Sainsbury’s – something that was achieved in 1995.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 30th June 2021)

The comedian continues her trip around the UK visiting seaside resorts. In the third episode, Susan reaches her next destination, St Ives. Here, she meets Gyles Brandreth, who discusses his personal connection to the famous resort.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 1st July 2021)

The comedian visits Southend-on-Sea in Essex, home to the world’s largest pleasure pier and the famous narrow-gauge railway. Susan also creates her own ice cream sundae, takes part in a training exercise with a local lifeboat crew, and talks to Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson about why she has been coming to the town since she was a child.

Susan Calman’s Big Seaside Holiday (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 2nd July 2021)

The comedian concludes her coastal tour with a trip to Blackpool, where she enjoys a game of bingo, and is reunited with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Kevin Clifton.

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