Surviving The Post Office (BBC 1/HD | 8:30pm to 9:00pm | Monday 22nd July 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **
Actor Will Mellor, the star of the TV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, takes a journey across England to meet some of the real-life sub-postmasters whose lives have been torn apart by being wrongly accused of theft. For some facing the past proves a troubling experience, while for others it heralds a liberating new step forwards.
Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 23rd July 2024)
South Kentish Town. Series 4, episode 4. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway get exclusive access to the disused station at South Kentish Town.
The High Street: Shops We Loved & Lost (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 25th July 2024)
Part one of two. A look back at the high street of yesteryear, celebrating favourite shop brands, including Wimpy, Top Shop, Tammy Girl, Blockbuster and BHS. Plus, a tribute to one of the most missed shop brands of them all, Woolworths, and in particular its much-loved sweets section. Nick Hewer traces the chain’s rise to becoming a cherished high street fixture, while former Woolies shop assistant Cheryl Baker reveals secrets from the other side of the counter. Narrated by Hayley Tamaddon.
Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 25th July 2024)
Irish Coast. Series 7, episode 4. The comedian takes her campervan into a different country for the first time, exploring the captivating landscapes of the Irish coast. In Derry she meets the man famous for creating the contemporary murals that transformed the city. Next, Susan tours the iconic Wild Atlantic Way, a breath-taking coastal route renowned for its rugged cliffs and enchanting beaches. The presenter also explores Ireland’s rich folklore, and meets a man who has reintroduced wolves to the Irish wilderness for the first time in two centuries.
All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.