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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/02/2024

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024)

Joyce receives an unexpected visitor from her past, but tries to focus on taking care of a single mother pregnant with her second child, whose labour takes an unexpected turn. Matthew vows to overcome his family’s financial troubles he is offered a lifeline from an old colleague, while Trixie seeks help with her lack of sleep. Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mother and uncovers a disturbing truth.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024)

Guatemala. Series 5, episode 2. Joe Swash and Seann Walsh are no strangers to jungles after appearing on I’m A Celebrity…, but neither of them has sought an ancient Mayan temple in Guatemala before.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

While investigating an island-wide blackout, Neville and the team discovers an electrocuted dead body. Their investigation leads them into a hidden world of data mining, crypto currency and stealing electricity. The only problem is that all three suspects were together at the time of the victim’s electrocution. So if it was murder, how on earth did they do it?

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:30pm to 11:40pm | Monday 26th February 2024)

Donte is rocked by a ghost from his past, and Kim and Nicky find Schuey in a precarious situation. Coral faces repercussions and as the rumour mill goes into overdrive, Neil’s left wondering how well he truly knows his daughter. Elsewhere, Andrew finds hope in the unlikeliest of places and Dean pleads his case to Kelly Jo.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/02/2024

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:50pm to 7:50pm | Saturday 17th February 2024)

Tom Allen bravely hands over his phone for Send to All, and Chesney Hawkes is duped into becoming the Unexpected Star…Star of the show. Alex Jones, Jermaine Jenas and James Nesbitt help pull off an incredible surprise on a One Show fan, and football legend turned singer Eric Cantona, performs an exclusive track from his debut album.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 18th February 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Italy. Series 5, episode 1. Rhod Gilbert and friend and fellow comedian Angela Barnes cross Italy’s most treacherous Alpine roads in Rhod’s first adventure since being treated for cancer.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 18th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A famous chef is poisoned at the grand opening of his latest hotel, during a cooking competition in which various hopefuls compete for the head chef position. The team are left confounded when they realise that the victim didn’t consume anything that day that all the contestants hadn’t also consumed themselves. Catherine finds herself entangled in the case when an old friend becomes a murder suspect.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th February 2024)

A scandalous discovery leads Tonya to taking drastic action and the school is plunged into darkness in a blackout. Preston takes the law into his own hands as Schuey continues to cause chaos. Neil and Coral butt heads and Libby goes to extreme lengths to keep her dad on her side. Kai is presented with an exciting idea for his future.

The Isle of Wight (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 22nd February 2024)

Summer is almost over, but in the seaside town of Sandown, there’s still plenty to look forward to as the town gears up for the Sandown Carnival. Keen to drum up new custom, café owner Vivette Fryer is planning a barbecue to give revellers a taste of her authentic Caribbean cooking. In Colwell Bay, former kite surfing champion Tom Court is making the most of the windy weather to brush up on his skills.

Into Alaska with Sue Perkins (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 23rd February 2024)

The presenter begins the last leg of her journey by facing up to her fear of flying – though before she even steps onto a plane, Sue has to survive a heart-racing air crash simulator. Then she takes off to see the mesmerising Kennicott Glacier, and parts of Alaska unreachable by road. Sue also visits the formerly abandoned ghost town of McCarthy.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 10/02/2024

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 11th February 2024)

Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet when he must make the difficult decision of whether two children abandoned in the local church will be taken into foster care or returned to their heavily pregnant mother. Matthew’s financial woes come to a head when he is summoned to a board meeting with his mother about the state of the business. As the summer draws to a close, the pupil midwives are coming to the end of their training and prepare to sit their final exams.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 11th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Commissioner Selwyn Patterson struggles in the wake of his shock shooting, and the local community is rocked by a murder at a care home when a game of bingo gets horribly out of hand. But could someone really kill over something so trivial? As the case takes on a series of jaw-dropping twists and turns, Neville and the team realise that this case is so much more than it first appeared on the surface. Hayley Mills guest stars.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 12th February 2024)

Kings Cross (Part 1). Series 27, episode 9. Part one of two. The team is called to Kings Cross station museum, where they discover the bodies of eight victims entombed below. With the knowledge that a prolific serial killer was operating in London nearly 20 years ago, Nikki and the team know this will be a case like no other.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pn to 9:00pm | Tuesday 13th February 2024)

Kelly Jo makes a big decision while Dean continues to sprial. With most of the teachers away on an inset day, Libby leads year 11 away from their revision sessions to run riot around the school. Joe makes an unsettling discovery about the academy takeover and Andrew has a setback after pushing himself too hard.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th February 2024)

King’s Cross (Part 2). Series 27, episode 10. Nikki continues to try and identify the last of the remaining bodies, hoping it will uncover any connections and find motive, while Jack and the police look into several 20-year-old missing persons cases which might reveal the identity of the man dubbed ‘The King’s Cross Serial Killer’.

The Isle of Wight (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 15th February 2024)

In Calbourne, viewers meet Sally Chaucer, who owns the oldest working watermill on the island. There’s also a look at newcomer Susan McCall, who moved from the mainland to Wroxall to take up a new role at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Into Alaska with Sue Perkins (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm 10:00pm | Friday 16th February 2024)

The presenter follows the old gold trail route into the interior of America’s largest and wildest state, where she meets people who live in the wilderness. Sue begins her journey in Willow, where she takes part in Alaska’s ‘state sport’ of dog mushing, one of the few modes of transport available to locals come wintertime.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 03/02/2024

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 8:10pm to 9:10pm | Saturday 3rd February 2024)

The comedian hosts an evening of entertainment, giving Alison Hammond a rude awakening to play the Midnight Game Show, presenting Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson with the chance to become the Unexpected Star Star of the Show and coming up with a witty text message on singer Anne-Marie’s mobile to send to all her contacts. There’s also a performance by James Blunt.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 4th February 2024)

Violet plans a day at the seaside – her first key event since becoming mayor. Having returned to Poplar, Cyril is working with problem families in the area, arranging for some to attend a new playgroup at St Oswald’s church. He invites them, including heavily pregnant Lindy Webster, to the excursion. Despite the poor weather everyone has a good time, but the atmosphere quickly changes when Lindy goes into labour. Dr Turner and Shelagh are blindsided when May’s future with them is called into question, Nurse Crane helps a young couple cope with a rare cancer diagnosis, while Trixie finally passes her driving test.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 4th February 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

The Caribbean-set crime drama returns, and there is a double celebration as the show marks its landmark 100th episode and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson celebrates 50 years of service. However, the party is cut short when the boss is shot by a mysterious assassin and left fighting for his life. As the team members search for the culprit, will the police veteran survive? Starring Ralf Little, Don Warrington and Shantol Jackson.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 5th February 2024)

Death by a Thousand Hits (Part 1). Series 27, episode 7. As the team investigate the death of a Burmese man found on an abandoned beach, his young pregnant wife desperately hopes he is still alive. Nikki and Jack find themselves in uncharted territory as they piece together the perplexing crime scene that poses more questions than it answers. Part one of two.

Putin vs the West (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 5th February 2024)

Doubling Down. Series 2, episode 2. Part two of two. A look at how the impact of the war in Ukraine was felt across the globe, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres describing a face-to-face meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin to try to work with him to avoid a world food crisis. On the ground in Ukraine, the fighting became more deadly and the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine and his main advisers reveal how they lobbied the West for weapons, but came up against growing pressure to negotiate with Russia.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 7th February 2024)

After coming head-to-head with Schuey, the school is up in arms and Amy is left regretting her actions. Dean and Noel make an exciting discovery but Kelly Jo brings Dean crashing back down to earth with a life-changing revelation. Samia and Libby’s plan to purposely fail their mocks backfires spectacularly.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 7th February 2024)

Death by a Thousand Hits (Part 2). Series 27, episode 8.  Nikki makes a breakthrough that leaves the team questioning who they can and can’t trust. The Lyell is compromised in an unexpected way as the team strive to find the truth about the man on the beach and why he was killed. Part two of two.

The Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 8th February 2024)

Power. Series 1, episode 3. The actions of millionaire Tory supporter David Hart, who worked behind the scenes to help Margaret Thatcher’s government defeat the prolonged strike by exploiting divisions between working and striking miners in the key county of Nottinghamshire. When – with Hart’s help – legal action was brought against the National Union of Mineworkers to freeze bank accounts, its chief executive Roger Windsor sought money from a controversial source – Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi. Then, in March 1985, beaten union leader Arthur Scargill announced the strike was over.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 20/01/2024

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD  6:50pm to 7:50pm | Saturday 20th January 2024)

Bradley Walsh is rudely awakened in The Midnight Gameshow, Joe Lycett hands over his phone for a Send to All like no other, and an incredibly deserving Unexpected Star of the Show shares the stage with a mystery guest. Plus, Beverley Knight gives a spectacular music performance.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 21st January 2024)

Violet considers running for Mayor, but fails to notice that Fred isn’t his usual cheery self. Events take a dramatic turn and it looks like her campaign will have to be abandoned. A pregnant model who began her career in infancy makes plans for her child to follow in her footsteps. However, when the child is born, Nurse Crane has to help her cope with a difficult diagnosis. Reggie comes home for a few weeks holiday and helps Fred to make-over the small unkempt green space outside St Oswald’s church.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 22nd January 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Grievance Culture (Part 2). Series 27, episode 4. Part two of two. Events continue to spiral at the university and Cara becomes collateral damage, while the riddle of the body in the Thames is solved. A breakthrough in the Cherry case is received from an unlikely source, but will the team get there before it is too late?

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 23rd January 2024)

Shola’s new obsession sends shockwaves through the school and Joe tries to help Mike out of a sticky situation. A crucial meeting reveals some life-changing news leaving Kim to make a difficult decision and Libby is on a mission to stay at Waterloo Road no matter what.

The Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 25th January 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Community. Series 1, episode 1. The year-long dispute in the coal mining industry, which was an attempt by unions to prevent the closure of collieries advocated by the government of the day. The strike proved bitterly divisive, nowhere more so than in one Derbyshire pit village, Shirebrook, that came to be split down the middle in an increasingly violent struggle between striking and working miners. This episode tells the story of how Shirebrook descended into violence and division – a microcosm of what was happening in communities across the country.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 30/12/2023

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Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 1st January 2024)

The veteran naturalist investigates the discovery of a lifetime – the skull of a pliosaur, one of the most ferocious Jurassic predators ever known. This prehistoric marine reptile ruled the seas 150 million years ago, at the same time dinosaurs reigned on land. It measured up at an incredible 12 metres long and boasted phenomenal strength. David has been an avid fossil collector since he was a boy, but he has never come across a find quite like this. He follows two of the UK’s most intrepid fossil hunters on their perilous expedition to excavate the skull from its resting place 12 metres up in a cliff face.

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 1st January 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

After a new computer system called Horizon is installed across the country, mysterious financial losses start to appear in village post office tills. But when subpostmasters Alan Bates, Jo Hamilton, Noel Thomas and Lee Castleton seek help, the Post Office insists that each of them is the only one having problems. Alan, stubborn and computer-literate, refuses to put it behind him and is sure that one day he’ll find the evidence to prove them wrong. Fact-based drama, starring Toby Jones, Monica Dolan and Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Waterloo Road (8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 2nd January 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK + NEW SERIES **

School-based drama starring Angela Griffin. Kim rolls out a new initiative to get school refusers back into education and Tonya forms an unlikely bond with resident bad boy Schuey Weever. Andrew makes a proposition that could change the school forever and Dean and Noel set out a plan to get back at Coral after she rubs them up the wrong way.

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 2nd January 2024)

Alan and his friends meet Sam Kaur, who is due to stand trial, and Michael Rudkin, who has insider knowledge of Horizon. Jo and Alan take their cause to Westminster where James Arbuthnot MP persuades the Post Office to hire an independent investigator. Bob Rutherford becomes convinced of the honesty of the subpostmasters as he starts work and finds evidence of faults in the IT systems, his report rattles Paula Vennells who approaches Alan to find a solution.

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 3rd January 2024)

Alan and Paula set up a mediation scheme for subpostmasters to use to apply for compensation but it’s all come too late for Martin Griffiths, the desperate father of two who died by suicide after the Post Office pursued him for alleged shortfalls of £60,000. James Arbuthnot MP publicly accuses the Post Office of sabotaging the scheme when bureaucracy hampers progress and two strangers bring new hope.

Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 4th January 2024)

At the Royal Courts of Justice, Alan and his friends give evidence on behalf of their army of 555 subpostmasters. All hangs on whether nervous whistleblower Richard Roll can describe what happened behind the scenes at the computer giant, Fujitsu. Drama, starring Toby Jones.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/06/2023

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Glastonbury (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 11:05pm | Sunday 25th June 2023)

Elton John at Glastonbury 2023. Series 2023. Clara Amfo, Lauren Laverne, Jack Saunders and Jo Whiley present the historic final performance of this year’s festival, as Elton John makes his Glastonbury debut with a set that also marks the last show of his final UK tour. With a career of hits spanning over five decades, it’s guaranteed to be a spectacular and emotional swan song to one of the world’s greatest showmen.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 27th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The school launches their new radio station and Danny uses it as a chance to try to make amends. Myles’s actions catch up with him and he is alienated by his peers. Nicky butts heads with Kai while she battles with guilt and Preston is forced to face his demons.

Jay Blades’ Story of the East End (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Jay concludes his exploration of the history of London’s East End, this time focusing on the 20th century and life in the East End during the Second World War. He meets with local historian Kate Thompson, who paints a picture of how areas such as Bethnal Green coped during the blitz, before 93-year-old Babs Clark tells him the story of how 173 people were crushed to death in what was one of the worst civilian tragedies of the war. Later, he meets former Krays firm member Chris Lambrianou at the notorious Blind Beggar pub to get an insider’s take on the infamous Kray twins, before making his way to Canary Wharf to see how parts of London have been completely transformed over the decades.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/06/2023

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Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Nicky considers the unthinkable as times get desperate. Preston and Myles challenging each other at the school fun run has devastating consequences for one, leaving the other facing questions from the other pupils.

Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Shop owner and jewellery maker Karen builds her version of a mountain hut in central Glasgow, inspired by hikes in the Scottish Highlands. After waiting five-years to get started, the project leaps into action when Karen and her neighbour agree to lay out their foundations together using the same contractor. Retiree William is building an old-style home next door, the pair come across some hurdles building next to each other.

Jay Blades’ Story of the East End (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th June 2023)

Jay delves into the fascinating history of the East End in the 19th century, starting in Whitechapel, where he discovers the area was once the home of British gunmaking. He also meets a tour guide down one of Whitechapel’s dark alleys to hear about Jack the Ripper’s victims and his crimes’ coverage in the press, while in Canary Wharf he hears how docks were built in 1802, catering for the trade from the West Indies of slave-produced goods such as sugar and rum.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 10/06/2023

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Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Monday 12th June 2023)

Weymouth to Lulworth. Series 2, episode 16. Michael Portillo travels across Dorset, beginning in Portland Harbour, home to some of the finest sailing waters in the UK and the location for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. In the county town of Dorchester, Michael hears the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, who paved the way for today’s trade unions.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023)

Kimmeridge to Brownsea Island. Series 2, episode 17. Michael Portillo alights at Wareham to visit Dorset’s internationally renowned Jurassic Coast. He heads through Swanage, Poole and Sandbanks, before ending his journey on Brownsea Island.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Kim rallies the troops for a surprise Ofsted inspection and Joe’s day goes from bad to worse while the whole school is watching. Danny helps with the school knife crime initiative and Kai comes to Nicky’s aid when she finds herself caught up with the wrong people.

Grand Designs: The Street (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th June 2023)

Jonathan uses a new experimental system that uses wooden boxes held together with only bolts to build his home in York. With a plan to build three storeys, it will be the largest structure ever made using this method.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Wednesday 14th June 2023)

Southampton to Isle of Wight. Series 2, episode 18. Michael Portillo heads from a bustling Southampton to the Isle of Wight, where he rides the island’s railway, made up of recycled London Underground trains.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Thursday 15th June 2023)

Lee on Solent to Bosham. Series 2, episode 19. Michael Portillo’s journey has brought him to Lee on the Solent in Hampshire and the training centre for the coastguard. He also visits the great maritime city of Portsmouth, and then travels eastwards to Chichester’s vast, natural harbour.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Friday 16th June 2023)

Fishbourne to Seaford. Series 2, episode 20. The final leg of this South Coast adventure begins in Fishbourne, the location of one of the most significant Roman sites in Britain. Heading into East Sussex, Michael Portillo visits Brighton, and for the final stop he celebrates the burgeoning winemaking industry of the South Downs.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 16th June 2023)

South Queensferry Coast. Series 5, episode 6. A special episode featuring the comedian’s countryside adventures, from Hopetoun House, billed as Scotland’s finest stately home, to the Eden Project. There’s also a look back at the time she enjoyed a trip to sunny Dartmoor.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 03/06/2023

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Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Monday 5th June 2023)

Bellarena to Giant’s Causeway. Series 2, episode 11. Michael Portillo heads to Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway coast to begin a new journey, which takes him along the north and east coasts through Ulster and Leinster. He begins in Co Derry on the windswept shores of Loch Foyle, where the largest accumulation of coastal sands in Ireland has formed a system of dunes visible from space. He also learns how scientists are monitoring the site and hears how their work has been picked up by fellow scientists in the United States to help research the surface of Mars.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Tuesday 6th June 2023)

Ballymena to Carrikfergus. Series 2, episode 12. Michael Portillo is in the glens of Antrim, where he is transfixed by tales of fairies and legends of the sea. At the entrance to Belfast Lough in Whitehead he discovers a museum which tells the story of Ireland’s railway heritage. He also sees if he has what it takes to join the local rowing club. At the medieval Carrickfergus Castle, Michael learns of the town’s important role in the history of Ireland, when William of Orange landed at its harbour and went on to fight the Battle of the Boyne, which is commemorated by Unionists to this day.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 6th June 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Shola’s behaviour causes concern with the staff leading Val to investigate. Kelly Jo’s first day out of the BU goes from bad to worse when a kind-hearted gesture from Dean backfires. Myles causes problems for Joe who is already reeling from an unexpected visitor, leaving him and Mike feeling uncertain about the future.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Wednesday 7th June 2023)

Bangor to Belfast. Series 2, episode 13. Michael Portillo is in Bangor, County Down, en route to the Northern Irish capital of Belfast. Along the way he enjoys live music on a boat, stops off at the imposing parliament building at Stormont and explores the regenerated Titanic Quarter on the Maritime Mile.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Thursday 8th June 2023)

Carlingford to Dublin. Series 2, episode 14. Michael Portillo continues his railway journey along the Atlantic and Irish Sea coasts of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This time, he makes his way from the vast beaches of the Carlingford Peninsula towards Drogheda and Newgrange, before arriving in capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, where he visits Dublin Castle and Dublin docks.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC 2/HD | 6:30pm to 7:00pm | Friday 9th June 2023)

Dun Laoghaire to Rosslare. Series 2, episode 15. Michael Portillo travels from the capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, on the DART suburban railway to the harbour town of Dun Laoghaire. He joins the crew of the RV Malice to survey what lies beneath the waves in Dublin Bay. Back on dry land, the DART takes Michael to his next stop, Sandycove, where James Joyce, one of Ireland’s greatest writers, found inspiration.

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

Lancashire and Morecambe Bay. Series 5, episode 5. The comedian heads into the heart of the country – Lancashire and Morecambe Bay, with its contrasting landscapes, quirky traditions, historic landmarks and community spirit. In picturesque Wray, Susan learns about the nine-day scarecrow festival that raises money for local charities. Over at the coast in Morecambe Bay, she discovers a bird sanctuary named in Eric Morecambe’s honour.

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

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