Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:05pm | Saturday 11th May 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **
Space Babies. Series 14, episode 1. Ncuti Gatwa stars in his first full series as the Time Lord alongside Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby, following their debut in 2023’s Christmas special. In the far future, Ruby learns the Doctor’s amazing secrets when they encounter a baby farm being run by babies and being haunted by a mysterious Bogeyman.
Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 7:05pm to 8:00pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
The Devil’s Chord. Series 14, episode 2. The Doctor and Ruby meet the Beatles during a trip back to the 1960s, but discover that the all-powerful Maestro is hatching a plot to change history, with the Fab Four in the thick of it. Abbey Road becomes a battleground with the future of humanity at stake. Guest starring Drag Race’s Jinkx Monsoon.
The Eurovision Song Contest (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 11:55pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
Live coverage of the 68th annual song competition from the Malmö Arena, Sweden – 50 years since Abba, the nation’s most famous musical exports, lifted the trophy with Waterloo, turning them into the most successful Eurovision act of all time. The show is hosted by Hollywood actress Malin Åkerman and Eurovision veteran Petra Mede, with BBC commentary as always from Graham Norton. He’ll no doubt be flying the flag for UK entry Olly Alexander, with his song Dizzy, and Bambie Thug, the first Irish act to have qualified in eight years with Doomsday Blue.
Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 8:00pm to 8:30pm | Saturday 11th May 2024) ** NEW SERIES **
Space Babies. Series 1, episode 1. Steffan Powell goes behind the scenes on the opening episode of the new series, discovering the special effects used to create its strange creatures.
Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 8:30pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 11th May 2024)
The Devil’s Chord. Series 1, episode 2. Steffan Powell goes behind the scenes on the Doctor’s encounter with the Beatles in 1960s-set adventure The Devil’s Chord, chatting to guest star Jinkx Monsoon.
Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 15th May 2024)
After enjoying the tranquillity of the islands of Koh Phi Phi, the teams leave Thailand and travel across Malaysia to the Indonesian island of Sumatra where the sixth checkpoint lies in the mountain-fringed city of Bukittinggi. Every decision counts as budgets dwindle and pressure increases.
Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers (BBC 2/HD | 7:00pm to 7:30pm | Friday 17th May 2024)
From the Trossachs to the Kelpies. Series 3, episode 5. Seasoned traveller Paul Murton continues his journey down the River Forth, travelling from the picturesque Trossachs to the Kelpies statues in Falkirk. On this leg of the journey he learns about Big Noise in the city of Stirling, a movement that champions musical skills for young people from less privileged backgrounds, and discovers the story of a teenage backing group in the riverside town of Alloa who played a gig with Johnny Gentle in 1960.
Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 17th May 2024)
Dorset. Series 2, episode 3. The travellers take a T3 train, restored to her former glory, for a journey through the Dorset countryside. John Sergeant and Peter Davison reminisce about their childhood and the holidays they spent here in the county. John, Peter and Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton also enjoy sights including Corfe Castle, Chesil Beach, Portland Bill lighthouse and Abbotsbury Swannery.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.