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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/11/2025

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Great British Train Journeys from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:20pm to 9:20pm | Saturday 1st November 2025)

Hugh Bonneville narrates a journey through the rolling hills of England’s south-west on the West Somerset Railway created by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Widely recognised as one of the greatest engineers of all time, Brunel’s remarkable railways and structures are known worldwide. This episode travels along his railway through the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Calder and Tosh travel to the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick to investigate the sinister killing of a retired social worker. The team discover that the victim’s body has been out in the elements for a number of days and before long, they uncover dark secrets and terrible deeds at the heart of this close-knit community. Crime drama, starring Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell.

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th November 2025)

Wirral Revisit. Series 26, episode 6. Kevin McCloud revisits Stuart and Rosie Treasurer from Wirral, who he first met in 2016 when they set out to transform a small bungalow from a 1960s dormer into a slick piece of 21st-century architecture. The plan saw the couple decapitate the building and balance a new floating timber box on top to create five bedrooms, spending as little as possible on plumbing, electrics and insulation, but stress levels spiralled when neighbours grumbled at the ultra-modern creation. Nine years on, Kevin sees how Stuart and Rosie are getting on.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 6th November 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Each accompanied by a partner or family member, broadcaster Roman Kemp, actor Dylan Llewellyn, broadcaster and writer Anita Rani, actress and singer Molly Rainford embark on an epic 5,900km race through the entirety of Central America. The race begins on Isla Mujeres, the easternmost point of Mexico and a sacred island of the Maya. The four pairs must pass through five checkpoints to reach the finish line in Península de la Guajira, the northernmost region of South America.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Killer Set. Series 2, episode 2. Mackenzie Clarke gets VIP access to the chart-topping band Point Ruin’s reunion concert, when one of their members is murdered in the green room. But with all the suspects on stage at the time, how could the killer have done it? Away from the murder, Glenn and Daisy send out invitations to their wedding, and Mackenzie has to deal with her feelings when she’s not invited.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th November 2025)

Homes and Gardens. Series 9, episode 7. Susan visits Dumfries House in Ayrshire, exploring its treasures, from Thomas Chippendale furniture to the estate’s eight antique clocks, and wandering the walled garden and maze. She also recalls some of her favourite home and garden adventures from her joyful Grand Days Out.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/10/2025

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Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 29th October 2025)

West Midlands. Series 26, episode 5. Kevin McCloud meets entrepreneur Piers and police officer Emma, who bought a folly next to their home in the West Midlands with plans to knock it down and replace it with a sprawling 21st-century castle. With plans to have a tower, castellations, a moat, arrow slits, loggia courtyards and futuristic technology, it’s set to be the first new listed castle in the UK for 100 years. It is also the biggest building ever featured on the show – and it doesn’t take long before the couple’s budget begins to soar.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 30th October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Our Hearts Are Full. Series 6, episode 6. Tristan and Charlotte enjoy a romantic picnic and James checks in at Heston Grange, where Richard admits he keeps getting nuisance calls. Herriot also checks on a cow who looks ready to calve, but later the calf seems to have strangely disappeared.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 31st October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Apex Predator. Series 2, episode 1. A scientist working at a shark research lab is found dead on a runaway boat. Detective Mackenzie Clarke – aka Mack – suspects the death is a meticulously planned murder. The return of the 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 31st October 2025)

The Legends of King Arthur. Series 9, episode 6. The comedian embarks on a quest through Somerset, hunting for signs of King Arthur. Susan’s trip starts at Glastonbury Abbey, which claims to be the site of his tomb. Next, Susan’s volunteering on England’s longest heritage rail line – the West Somerset Railway. At a forge outside Glastonbury, the presenter hears how the most famous sword in history – Excalibur – might have been made. Then, she uncovers another local legend – John Haynes, he man behind the iconic Haynes car manuals.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/10/2025

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Channel Tunnel: Life On The Inside (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 20th October 2025)

What Goes Around…. Series 1, episode 4. A look at the first round of testing for shuttle drivers, which has a 90 per cent fail rate, while supercars arrive in convoy for the Le Mans 24-hour race.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 23rd October 2025)

The Trans Pennine Trail. Series 2, episode 6. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker take on a journey close to Dan’s heart, following a scenic stretch of the Trans Pennine Trail from Sheffield to Royd Moor Hill Viewpoint.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 23rd October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Fixes. Series 6, episode 5. James is worried about the practice finances but, after his pleas fall on deaf ears when he tries to discuss the matter with Siegfried, he decides to take on the role of attending vet at Hensfield dog track to earn extra money. Meanwhile, Tristan visits Mrs Ainsley, who has an aggressive parrot called George.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th October 2025)

Scott Siblings’ New Chapter. Series 34, episode 4. In south London, Nick Knowles and the team step in to help a group of siblings grieving the recent loss of their mother. Eldest siblings Somer and Samuel have taken on the enormous responsibility of being surrogate parents, doing everything they can to hold the family together. However, with five siblings squeezed into a cramped three-bedroom house, the pressure is overwhelming. To make matters harder, the youngest, Seth, who is both blind and autistic, requires a safe and supportive environment for his additional needs.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th October 2025)

In Search of Poldark. Series 9, episode 5. Susan visits Cornwall, on the trail of romantic hero Ross Poldark. First up is the peaceful market town of Helston, which comes alive one day a year as residents take to the streets, dancing through the shops and houses to welcome spring. Next, she visits a cove at the southern end of Cornwall, a filming spot for the latest Poldark adaptation.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/10/2025

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Channel Tunnel: Life On The Inside (BBC 4/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 13th October 2025)

Going With The Flow. Series 1, episode 1. Documentary that goes behind the scenes of the Channel Tunnel, meeting the people above and below ground who keep everything moving through the longest undersea tunnel in the world. The Eurotunnel teams at both ends are on a mission to keep everything on track getting dog owners home after Crufts, keeping trucks moving despite strikes at French customs and making sure the trains keep circulating, no matter what.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 14th October 2025)

Stella feels the weight of recent events when her daughter arrives at school. Mitch finds himself in hot water after stepping in to help a struggling student and Dwayne returns to a mostly warm reception. Darius turns to Jack for guidance as he eyes a bigger role within the school.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 14th October 2025)

The funfair arrives at Waterloo Road as Darius tries to escape the fallout from his actions. Has his luck finally run out? Agnes uncovers a secret that could blow a family’s world apart, and Donte’s loyalties are tested by a discovery that could end a colleague’s career.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th October 2025)

Pembrokeshire 2025. Series 26, episode 3. Kevin McCloud meets Marcus and Abi, who are building a luxurious off-grid family home deep in 20-acre woodland in Pembrokeshire on a budget of just £100,000. Granted permission through the One Planet Development planning laws, which are unique to Wales, they are armed with determination and timber from the surrounding forest. With no detailed plans, the project pushes the limits of design and endurance, and proves a raw, physical adventure that defies convention and challenges many of the ideas around what a home should be.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 16th October 2025)

Holmfirth and The Holme Valley. Series 2. Series 2, episode 5. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker set off to explore the Holme Valley, uncovering sweeping views, hidden gems, and surprises along the way. They begin high on Castle Hill, Huddersfield’s most iconic landmark, where the windswept Victoria Tower looks out across the Pennines. From there, they head into the Stirley Nature Reserve, a former farm now transformed into a haven for wildlife.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 16th October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Jenny Wren. Series 6, episode 4. Helen is thrilled when Jenny gets exciting news and sets about getting her sister prepared for a big move, but soon realises neither of them are ready for it. Mrs Hall asks for time off for her granddaughter’s birthday in Sunderland, and Siegfried starts to panic.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th October 2025)

Rafi’s Road to Recovery. Series 34, episode 3. Eight-year-old Rafi has been left with brain damage after suddenly falling seriously ill. After spending a year in hospital, he has finally returned home only for it to become apparent the house is not equipped to meet his complex needs. At risk of returning to a medical setting, Rafi’s loved ones are desperate to keep him by their side, where his recovery has already shown remarkable progress. They turn to Nick Knowles and the team for urgent help to transform their home into a safe haven that will give Rafi the chance to thrive and keep the family together.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th October 2025)

Scotland’s Tourist Trail. Series 9, episode 3. The presenter is on a road trip around the borders, the east coast and Edinburgh. After visiting Scotland’s National Museum of Flight, she takes a look at the Union Bridge, which straddles the border between Scotland and England. At Edinburgh’s Surgeon’s Hall, Susan hears of the inspiration for the world’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. She also explores the historic fishing port of Musselburgh.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 20/09/2025

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

When numbers dwindle in Manchester, Presley and the boys are forced to go on a recruitment drive in order to save their team, but Freddie faces a losing battle fundraising the money to restore the club to its former glory. In Blackpool, after the team building day, the girls team play their first match against a prestigious boarding school. Freddie questions the team’s commitment when only a few boys turn up to training in Liverpool.

Michael Portillo’s 200 Years of the Railways (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 23rd September 2025)

How the Railways Changed Britain. Series 1, episode 2. Part two of two. Michael Portillo continues his celebration of the birth of the modern railway by travelling the world’s first intercity line between Liverpool and Manchester, which opened in 1830. In Manchester, Michael steps back in time to the world’s first intercity line, and in Liverpool, he hears how novelist Elizabeth Gaskell captured the spirit of the railway age.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 23rd September 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

The classroom drama returns for a new term. Headteacher Stella is forced to navigate a fresh set of challenges when her estranged grandchildren land at the school. New teacher Darius Donovan (played by comedian Jon Richardson) is soon shaking things up in the staffroom, while Jack Rimmer finds himself tackling the troubles of a new generation as he returns as school counsellor. Schuey and Agnes cause uproar when they rebel against Stella’s new rules.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 25th September 2025)

Nidderdale. Series 2, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton venture from Pateley Bridge to Ripon, discovering the wonders of Nidderdale. They begin at the world’s oldest sweetshop, before heading to the soaring Coldstones Cut, Yorkshire’s highest public artwork, overlooking a vast quarry with dramatic views.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:05pm | Thursday 25th September 2025) ** NEW SERIES & PICK OF THE WEEK **

Gathering the Flock. Series 6, episode 1. May 1945, and things look very different at Skeldale House as James is struggling with a wild and chaotic Siegfried. When Tristan returns from war and is shocked to see the shift in his brother, he and James decide to take action. But there’s also some good news around the corner for everyone.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 26th September 2025)

Wallace and Gromit Country. Series 9, episode 2. Susan tours the north of England, sticking to Yorkshire, where stunning Dales scenery and surprising local traditions await. She explores dragon boat racing on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, escapes mock beheading in Kirkby Malzeard, and visits England’s highest single-drop waterfall. The presenter also tastes Wensleydale cheese, joins renegade knitters, rides Britain’s oldest tramway, and ends in Bradford with fairy photos, and Wallace and Gromit themselves.

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

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.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 21/06/2025

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Why Cities Flood: Spain’s Deadly Disaster (BBC 1 /HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 24th June 2025)

Dramatic mobile phone video and eyewitness accounts tell the story of the 2024 floods that swept through towns in Valencia, to discover the role climate change may have played in a disaster that caused 228 deaths. The programme examines why a mobile phone alert was sent two hours too late, and how rising populations worldwide can force people to live in areas at risk of flooding.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 27th June 2025)

Cromer. Series 8, episode 8. The presenter travels to Cromer on the north Norfolk coast to investigate the Annual Vintage Sixties Festival. After admiring the parade of scooters, Susan joins the crowds with some swinging sixties moves. Aside from sampling local crab, she visits the Pavilion Theatre, a windmill B&B, and at Thursford Steam Museum, she is wowed by the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs. She also meets comedian Helen Lederer, who recalls family holidays at the seaside wearing a fetching knitted swimsuit.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 07/12/2024

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Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 11th December 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder and Tosh turn their focus to Lisa but her confession unearths a shocking event and leads the team back to Annie’s inner circle.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1 /HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 13th December 2024)

Killer Climate. Series 1, episode 4. An activist is mysteriously bludgeoned to death while chained to an excavator with his group during a protest. Mackenzie’s investigation soon finds her in a dilemma as of the four suspects, three were chained to the excavator with the victim and therefore unable to kill him, while the other in the frame had no motive to do so. Away from this case, Mackenzie also finds herself prevailed upon to patrol a local football match. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 13th December 2024)

Boats & Trains. Series 8, episode 6. The presenter visits the Firth of Clyde, in Irvine, a harbour town steeped in shipping history – a fitting home for the Scottish Maritime Museum. She hears the history of this glass-roofed Victorian Linthouse which once stood in a shipyard on the Clyde, was salvaged and moved 30 miles to its current location. Susan also looks into scientific glassblowing, and meets a modelmaker who has created a version of the HMS Victory.

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

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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 : 09/11/2024

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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

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