Tag: Waterloo Road

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.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 15/02/2025

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:50pm to 7:50pm | Saturday 15th February 2025)

Comedian Judi Love bravely hands over her phone for a raucous Send to All, and Strictly Come Dancing’s Shirley Ballas helps Michael surprise a deserving member of the public in the Unexpected Star of the Show. With music from Alfie Boe and Michael Ball.

EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 17th February 2025)

Ross Kemp returns to the EastEnders set for its 40th anniversary, meeting cast members past and present and exploring the groundbreaking issues that defined the British soap. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and contributions from Michelle Collins, Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth, Letitia Dean, Jessie Wallace, Anita Dobson and Pam St Clement.

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

Coral stands up for Aleena as secrets from her past resurface and Schuey is forced to choose between forgiveness and giving in to his anger as he faces an old rival. Donte confides in Neil about his suspicions about Ashton.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 21st February 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A distillery owner is poisoned during a group tasting of his premium rum. However, the case is shrouded in mystery when it’s revealed all the guests drank from the same bottle. Just how the killer could ensure only the victim would wind up dead is unclear. As Seb’s unorthodox methods prove useful to the investigation, Mervin learns an important lesson in slowing down. The team must dig deep into the past, uncovering secrets that the suspects have gone to great lengths to bury in order to get to the bottom of the case. 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 : 08/02/2025

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 8:10pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 8th February 2025)

An evening of entertainment from London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Josh Widdicombe is awoken for an edition of the Midnight Gameshow, boxing star Tony Bellew hands over his phone in Send to All, and the Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins gets the shock of his life in the Unexpected Star Star of the Show. With music from Olly Alexander.

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

The local dustbin men are on strike because of a pay dispute. A huge pile of rubbish quickly forms near Nonnatus House and attracts rats, causing an outbreak of Weil’s disease. A woman who has just given birth to her third baby takes a dislike to Joyce, and refuses to accept her help in dealing with postnatal complications.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 11th February 2025) ** NEW SERIES **

New headteacher and ex-Ofsted director, Dame Stella Drake, cracks down on slack school rules and Donte faces his first hurdle as a trainee teacher in the form of new student Ashton. Jared tries to get in Neil’s good books to keep him sweet on his new relationship with Libby.

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

At the launch of her highly anticipated skincare product, a wellness business owner suddenly dies from an allergic reaction. Mervin quickly deduces her death to be suspicious when, despite the presence of peanuts in her throat, the victim didn’t eat or drink anything. Meanwhile, Darlene struggles to train up new officer Seb Rose as they investigate an obscure party drug that’s doing the rounds on the island. Tensions run high as Selwyn battles devastating news, while Mervin begins to doubt his own instincts when he uncovers compelling evidence in his mother’s case. 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 : 26/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 7:10pm to 8:10pm | Saturday 26th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Scotland. Series 1, episode 6. An abandoned line in the Scottish Borders that connected communities between Carlisle and Edinburgh, and includes what was once the largest factory in the world. The episode features celebrations of the re-opening of part of the line, from Tweedbank into Edinburgh. The final stop before Edinburgh’s Waverley station is the Lady Victoria Colliery, once Scotland’s deepest coal mine.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 29th October 2024)

A familiar face returns to restore order at the school and protect a student in trouble. The walls start to close in on Steve and Billy as they desperately try to protect their secrets and Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test. Preston receives a surprise visit from some old friends.

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness (itv/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 30th October 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

First of a two-part documentary capturing behind-the-scenes footage of Prince William at work as he confronts the scale of the homelessness crisis across the UK. He recruits a dedicated team for Homewards, his ambitious five-year programme that aims to show it is possible to end homelessness by working at six locations across the country. This opening edition charts the launch of Homewards, shadowing Prince William and his team as they explore solutions to the crisis.

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness (itv/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 31st October 2024)

The Prince checks in with his Homewards team across the UK, he draws on the guidance of people with experience of homelessness, and speaks with youngsters who are affected. Prince William also unveils plans to build an ambitious supported housing project on his own land in Cornwall.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 1st November 2024)

Winnie the Pooh Country. Series 8, episode 1. Back behind the wheel of her beloved campervan, the comedian takes a trip to the home of beloved childhood character Winnie the Pooh. It gives her a chance to explore everything the surrounding area of the South Downs has to offer. There’s surprising history, picture postcard scenery and a healthy dose of childhood nostalgia – all topped off with her own trip to place which inspired the Hundred Acre Wood.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 19/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 7:15pm to 8:20pm | Saturday 19th October 2024)

York. Series 1, episode 5. This edition follows a line in Yorkshire that was closely intertwined with the fortunes of the Railway King, George Hudson. Featuring a look at a great chocolate empire in York and the former RAF base at Full Sutton. At Londesborough, cameras tour the 12,000-acre estate that George Hudson bought before his empire came crashing down.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 22nd October 2024)

Steve crosses a serious line to protect his son as Billy struggles to cope and Nicky is distraught when Preston finds himself in trouble. Schuey makes a desperate call when he gets caught in the firing line and Nisha’s teaching is called out when Shola’s dad questions her middling grades.

Smart Meters: Are They Really Worth It? (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024)

New gas and electricity meters promise to save customers time, money and energy, but cameras reveal not all is what it seems when it comes to smart meters. With reports of more and more horror stories of inaccurate bills and an invasion of privacy, an investigation into things the energy companies and the government don’t want you to know.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Glass Half Full. Series 5, episode 6. James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody’s absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help. A broken-down car forces them to renegotiate their relationship, with amusing consequences.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 25th October 2024)

Bristol and the Cotswolds. Series 7, episode 5. The comedian explores Bristol and the Cotswolds, getting privileged access to some of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s groundbreaking designs, before visiting the biggest hot-air balloon company in the world. , Susan visits a wildlife centre to hear about the man who set it up, influential conservationist and broadcaster Peter Scott, and finishes her trip at Blenheim Palace.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 12/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:20pm to 9:20pm | Saturday 12th October 2024

Wales. Series 1, episode 4. A line in Wales that connected rural communities and helped industries boom, from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen. The line runs south to Strata Florida and the eerie ruins of a once-thriving milk factory at Pont Llanio. At Pencader, an abandoned tunnel, the longest in west Wales, serves as a reminder that hope for re-opening this line is not lost quite yet.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 15th October 2024)

Steve and Billy are forced to face the consequences of their actions when suspicions rise and the police get involved. Kelly Jo finds her voice as she calls out injustice and rallies the students to fight to save a youth centre.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 17th October 2024)

Yorkshire Wolds. Series 1, episode 6. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton complete their tour with a trip around the Yorkshire Wolds. They start by the coast in Filey, before heading to the wildlife haven of Filey Dams Nature Reserve. Dan meets historian Dr Emma Wells to learn about the mystery of the vanishing village at Wharram Percy and Helen turns engine driver as she ventures onto the tracks at the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Railway.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 17th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Pair Bond. Series 5, episode 5. After receiving outstanding exam results, Carmody is offered a position in a research program in London, but he wants to decline it and stay at Skeldale, where he can support the war efforts as a vet. An exhilarated Mr Bosworth summons Mrs Hall to examine a piece of debris that has dropped from a plane into a remote field. Plus, Doris arrives at the surgery with a poorly ferret for James to treat.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 05/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 5th October 2024)

Scarborough. Series 1, episode 3. Cameras travel along the Yorkshire coastline, on the line that connected Scarborough and Whitby. First up, the programme reveals how the railways transformed Scarborough, Britain’s first seaside resort, before exploring the peaceful nature reserve at Hayburn Wyke and its nearby waterfall. Plus, a look at Robin Hood’s Bay to discover how it was transformed into a popular tourist destination.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 8th October 2024)

Billy decides it’s time to stand up for himself against Schuey but when his plan leads to disaster he’s forced to finally ask for help. Steve wonders just how far he’s willing to go for his son. Two new students join the school and while one hits it off with Libby straight away, the other struggles to cope.

Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Tuesday 8th October 2024)

An exploration of one of the IRA’s most significant attacks on mainland Britain during the Troubles, which killed five people and seriously injured 34 others. Directly targeting Margaret Thatcher, the bomb was planted three weeks before the Conservative Party conference, hidden beneath a bathtub in room 629 of Brighton’s Grand Hotel. This programme features new testimony from many of those affected and an interview Patrick Magee gave in 2022 about his role in the bombing.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 10th October 2024)

Herriot Way. Series 1, episode 5. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore the hidden delights of Swaledale and Wensleydale along the Herriot Way. Their journey starts in the village of Keld and they climb to the ruins of Crackpot Hall. Here, they meet local museum curator Helen Guy to learn more about the building that once stood there and the areas lead mining past.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 10th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Uninvited Guests. Series 5, episode 4. Tristan settles into life back at Skeldale, but Carmody has taken his bed – and his brother. Mrs Hall schemes to bring the boys together and sends them to Pumphrey Manor after an alarming report of an escaped animal from the Matron of the army convalescent hospital. Plus, James hopes to reassure a worried Sid Crabtree when he’s called out to treat a sick cow.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 28/09/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 28th September 2024)

Oxford. Series 1, episode 2. Following the route of an abandoned line that connected England’s great university cities of Cambridge and Oxford and became Britain’s secret weapon during the Second World War. Passing through the Cambridgeshire countryside, the line returned to nature before arriving at Shuttleworth House, where the story of Richard and Dorothy Shuttleworth is uncovered.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 29th September 2024)

As Hud and Miller interrogate Abby about her past, Saj realises that this is his chance at the big time and decides to try to stop the train his way. Joe must deal with the deadly aftermath of the shooting, while working out whether or not to follow Saj’s orders or put his faith in his fellow passengers instead. Could retired train driver Fraser’s audacious plan really work?

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 30th September 2024)

Abby is convinced she knows how to stop the remaining carriages, but with Joe out of contact and almost out of time, is it too late for those hurtling towards the end of the line? Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 1st October 2024)

As Val feels the pressure to improve grades, she questions what’s keeping her at Waterloo Road. Tonya faces a medical emergency as she struggles to get her symptoms taken seriously. Preston and Noel prepare to perform with their band and things escalate when Billy keeps Schuey’s bullying a secret.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 3rd October 2024)

West Yorkshire. Series 1, episode 4. Helen Skelton and Dan Walker venture into Brontë Country in West Yorkshire. Here, they explore the vast moorlands and picturesque villages that inspired the world’s most famous literary family – Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë – to write some of the most cherished books in English literature. Their journey begins in the charming village of Haworth, where they visit Ponden Hall.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 3rd October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Homecoming. Series 5, episode 3. It’s Jimmy’s Christening day and everyone is determined to make it special. Helen and Mrs Hall busily prepare to host James’s parents and Siegfried is writing his godparenting speech. However, he is unimpressed when called up to Biggins farm to look at a goat. The owner is a tricky client whose business presents as many challenges as the client himself.

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