Tag: Waterloo Road

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

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 : 04/10/2025

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 7th October 2025)

Dwayne reaches breaking point as he struggles to cope with accumulating pressures. Stella finds it hard to separate the personal from the professional as she makes a ruthless decision in the wake of last week’s devastating events. Coral’s high hopes of a job-share are quickly dashed when Nisha’s actions leave her in the lurch.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 7th October 2025)

The staff and students swap the school for the estate as a community clean?up brings back familiar faces – though not everything goes to plan when some cave in to temptation. Desperation drives Schuey back to his criminal past, with disastrous consequences for Mike, and Noel is left reeling from a revelation by Stace.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 8th October 2025)

West Sussex 2025. Series 26, episode 2. Pete and Aey order a factory-built house to be constructed in Wales and transported to their rural West Sussex plot, where they plan to demolish an older property to make way for the new one. But there are two big problems – the old house is home to hibernating bats, and moving five gigantic modules down tiny lanes from Wales to Sussex is not going to be easy.

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

East Yorkshire Coast. Series 2, episode 4. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker head to the dramatic East Yorkshire coast, for a walk that takes them from Flamborough Head to the wild beauty of Spurn Point. Along the way, they discover spectacular chalk cliffs, extraordinary wildlife, rich history, and the warm-hearted people who call this unique stretch of coastline home.

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

Captain Farnon? Series 6, episode 3. A memorial service is held in Darrowby to honour the war’s fallen soldiers and Tristan tries to hide his emotion. He’s keen to go for a drink with Siegfried, but finds himself at the bottom of his priorities. Meanwhile, James tells Mrs Pumphrey not to give up hope in her quest to find a mate for Tricki, and plans a date night to get some time with Helen.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th October 2025)

Dan and Anna’s New Start. Series 34. Series 34, episode 2. In south Wales, Nick Knowles and the team help Dan and Anna after an accident. Now a wheelchair user, Dan needs his home transformed to support his rehab and his goal to walk again.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 27/09/2025

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:15pm | Sunday 28th September 2025)

Freddie expands his roster of coaches to help with the growing responsibility of managing his new cricket teams, but a training session does not go as planned. To help attract the next generation of young players to their club, some reluctant girls are roped in to deliver a cricket training session at a local primary school, with surprising and heartwarming results.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 30th September 2025)

Dwayne is under pressure when Ashton exposes his deepest secrets to the entire school, while Nisha is conflicted when her maternal and professional instincts clash. Val helps Noel think outside the box when it comes to his future, Hope lands herself centre stage and a stressed-out Joe makes a bad impression on the new special educational needs co-ordinator Mitch.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Tuesday 30th September 2025)

Hope and Portia compete for attention at the careers fair, Darius’s negligence has devastating consequences and Noel’s enthusiasm for his new role is short-lived when he struggles to impress his new boss. Schuey ignores Agnes’s pleas to stop his tirade against Mike, putting pressure on Mike and Joe’s relationship.

Grand Designs (Channel 4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Durham Dales 2025. Series 26, episode 1. Kevin McCloud follows more of Britain’s most ambitious self-building projects, as intrepid individuals attempt to design and construct the home of their dreams. After 40 years living largely in the southeast of England, artist Sarah is returning to her roots in the northeast with towering ambitions for an exposed, three-acre plot that she’s bought at auction in the Durham Dales. She wants to create a radical home and creative hub combined, including a studio and gallery for displaying and selling art. With her budget of £330,000, Sarah hopes to build with a super-sustainable yet still relatively unknown and hard-to-predict material – hempcrete. Left exposed throughout the interior, the hempcrete will provide a dramatic earthy look, but this relies on the building process going perfectly. But, just a few months into Sarah’s eight-month schedule, her plan to move in before winter is scuppered as her inexperience as a project manager starts to show. With material costs going through the roof, and her budget doing likewise, selling her one-bed holiday cottage looks like the only way to keep building. As the critical hemp process gets going, and proves increasingly tortuous and unpredictable, the success of Sarah’s project hangs in the balance.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025)

Midnight Emergency. Series 10, episode 10. In Blackpool, it’s just after midnight when the crew receive reports of a man in the water. After finding him unresponsive, it’s vital to get him urgent medical attention. On the south Devon coast, the Exmouth crew receive a mayday call from a windsurfer with equipment failure, who is now drifting out to sea.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025)

Lady Anne’s Way. Series 2, episode 3. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore the historic town of Skipton, tracing part of the legendary Lady Anne’s Way through the Yorkshire Dales. Their adventure begins at Skipton Castle, where Lady Anne Clifford was born. They discover how this formidable 17th-century noblewoman fought for her inheritance and left a legacy that shaped the region.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 2nd October 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Old Dog, New Tricks. Series 6, episode 2. James is exhausted running between Heston and Skeldale, and to make matters worse, he’s often finding himself on the wrong side of Richard Alderson, who is miffed about the muddy floor. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall and Herriot are curious about what Siegfried’s been up to when James finds him wandering home after a night out.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd October 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

Independence for Isla. Series 34, episode 1. Nick Knowles leads a team of experts in Leicester helping seven-year-old Isla, a bright and determined little girl who dreams of living more independently in her own home. Born with a rare genetic condition, Isla requires a fully bespoke environment – from accessible furniture to specially designed living spaces. However, creating a home that supports her now and into the future is no small feat. With limited space and a long list of bespoke adaptations, the team members face one of their biggest logistical and emotional challenges yet.

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

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

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 : 29/03/2025

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 1st April 2025)

Jared goes to new extreme lengths to control Libby as she tries to move on and Stella’s world is rocked when she’s forced to confront her past. When money goes missing from the school, Joe is quick to point the finger at Schuey and Donte worries that Ashton’s bad influence is affecting his children.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 4th April 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

When Kelby’s old friend Emily becomes the target of threatening texts, the team tries to uncover the identity of the keyboard warrior. With Humphrey busy at home, Kelby steps up to help Esther with the investigation, facing endless potential suspects as they delve into the world of social media and online spats. Meanwhile, Humphrey and Martha have a rocky start as they welcome Rosie – their new foster child – into their home, new relations are formed as Esther finds herself in a surprising romantic entanglement, and Anne is rocked by a potential health scare. Drama, with Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/03/2025

Love and Loss: The Pandemic 5 Years On (BBC 1/HD | 8:30pm to 10:00pm | Monday 24th March 2025)

Documentary charting the pandemic through the eyes of those who lost loved ones to Covid-19, including director Catey Sexton, whose mother died in a care home. She and 12 other families across the UK share their stories of loss. Some need answers from the public inquiry, others are trying to accept what happened, and for some, it is too painful to remember that time.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 25th March 2025)

Coral gets an unexpected delivery, Stace tries to get some time alone with Noel, and Libby’s friends worry about the way Jared is treating her. Stella attends a counselling session.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 28th March 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

When a body is found in a river on the county border between Devon and Cornwall, Humphrey and Esther are forced to work alongside their Cornish counterparts. While their rivals are quick to brush off the death as a tragic accident, Humphrey’s instincts tell him there may be more lurking under the surface. Meanwhile, following the success of Ten Mile Kitchen, Martha decides to expand the business. However, just as everything seems settled, she and Humphrey are thrown an unexpected curveball. Death in Paradise spin-off, guest starring Hugh Dennis, with Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton and Barbara Flynn.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 28th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Just as he is about to fly home, Mervin finds himself at the centre of a murder investigation when a body is discovered in his shack. While he professes his innocence, the team is perplexed with the circumstances – namely how the victim ended up inside a locked building with no sign of forced entry. The woman’s identity remains elusive until they discover she was volunteering at a local turtle conservation charity. Meanwhile, Selwyn delivers some personal news to Mervin that turns everything on its head. Detective drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 15/03/2025

Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 17th March 2025)

The first in a two-part documentary telling the story of Thames Water, Britain’s most beleaguered water company, as it battles for survival. Filmed over six make-or-break months, this episode follows the new CEO Chris Weston and his executive team as they try desperately to plug the £15billion hole in the company’s finances. They are months away from running out of cash. Thames says there is only one solution – a huge increase in customer bills. But can it persuade the regulator Ofwat – and the public – to agree?

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 18th March 2025)

While Tonya’s health hangs in the balance after an accident, Nicky’s parenting comes under fire. Neil’s fears are relieved as he questions Jared following Amy’s accusations but he might have unknowingly made things worse for Libby. Lois struggles with a tragedy in her home life and Donte attempts to make amends with Ashton.

Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 18th March 2025)

Part two of two. As cameras continue to film, the company reaches a crisis point. There are storms closing in and flood waters spell trouble for the already stretched company. Tessa, the new director of waste, expresses major concerns about creaking infrastructure, the ability to stop serious pollutions and multimillion pound fines. Meanwhile, CEO Chris seeks emergency measures to keep the company afloat.

Billy Monger: The Race is On for Comic Relief (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 19th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

After 12 months of intensive training and relentless preparation, the former racing driver takes on an endurance Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii to raise money for life-changing Comic Relief-funded projects. The challenge pushes him to new depths as he takes on a two-and-a-half mile swim in the deep ocean followed by a 112 mile bike ride and culminating in a full marathon in extreme heat, wind and rain.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/03/2025

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 11th March 2025)

Amy witnesses Jared’s controlling behaviour towards Libby and bends the rules to seek justice. However, when things spiral out of control, she worries if her personal life clouded her professional judgment. Schuey confronts his past when Agnes goes behind his back to visit a surprising person, putting their relationship under threat, and Ashton battles with his conscience as he supports a struggling Tonya.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 14th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Old wounds are reopened as Mervin revisits his mother’s death, though he manages to uncover the prime suspect in her murder. Even though everything points back to this suspicious figure, the team cannot work out how foul play was involved. By all accounts, Dorna took a boat out in a storm of her own volition and drowned at sea. Just as some headway appears to be being made in the case, Sterling pulls rank and throws a spanner in the works. Detective drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/03/2025

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:45pm to 7:45pm | Saturday 1st March 2025)

Funniest Bits. The host looks back on some of the best moments from 10 years of his Big Show, featuring Send to All, Unexpected Star and Midnight Gameshow. Plus, a look back at karaoke surprises on unsuspecting members of the public, with help from singing superstars Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Gary Barlow and ABBA’s Bjorn.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 2nd March 2025)

A mother and baby home is evacuated, Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn, and Sister Catherine takes her first vows.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 4th March 2025)

Donte’s attempts to support Ashton leave him roped into chaperoning Nisha’s mathlympics trip and Jared’s manipulation pushes Libby into crisis. Schuey is left unsettled by a letter from an old enemy and finds an ally in pacifist Agnes.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 7th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Mervin and the team investigate the dark side of online dating when a man is shot dead at his villa. He was waiting for a woman he had met on an app when their video call was interrupted by an intruder. However, Mervin is perplexed by the presence of a bullet in the victim’s hand. Meanwhile, a new colleague makes an impression for all the wrong reasons, and Mervin’s like a dog with a bone as he reopens his mother’s case, catching the attention of a suspicious figure. Detective drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/02/2025

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:40pm to 7:40pm | Saturday 22nd February 2025)

The comedian presents a night of family entertainment at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Holly Willoughby plays Remember Me, Perrie Edwards is woken up for a Midnight Gameshow, and an Unexpected Star of the Show gets the surprise of their life. With music by Busted vs McFly.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:05pm to 9:05pm | Sunday 23rd February 2025)

Joyce receives confirmation of a disciplinary hearing following Bernie Midgely’s complaint, and despite Sister Julienne’s support she fears she could lose her job, home and everything she has worked so hard for. The midwives help a family with a history of drug addiction, Dr Turner and Shelagh take the final steps in May’s adoption and Trixie is desperate for a ticket to the royal premiere of the local movie Bronco Bullfrog.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 25th February 2025)

As her home life falls apart, Stace begins to lash out at school and falls victim to the drastic new school rules. Donte makes a breakthrough with Ashton and Jared’s jealousy mounts as Libby reunites with her younger sister Cat. An unexpected figure arrives at school.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 28th February 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Mervin begrudgingly embraces island life and agrees to attend a local women’s football game. However, half-time brings a bloody discovery when the star player is found in the locker rooms with a fatal bullet wound. The investigators are left perplexed as the only way to access the changing rooms is via the pitch – and no one in the crowd saw anything, so the killer somehow slipped through the net. As Mervin feels the pressure from Selwyn over a murder that took place right under their noses, Naomi is at a crossroads when someone from her past turns up. Drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

Loch Ness: They Created a Monster (BBC 2 /HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 28th February 2025)

The story behind the legend, revealing how the search for the Loch Ness monster has attracted people from across the world for decades. Rumours and sightings of a dinosaur-like creature had persisted at Loch Ness for decades, with the 1970s being the peak decade of monster hunting. Over the years, detecting methods changed, first it was all about sightings, then photographs and eventually sonar and underwater cameras.

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