UK TV programmes to watch this week : 27/07/2024

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 30th July 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Thames Tunnel. Series 4, episode 5. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the very first tunnel under the Thames.

Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 31st July 2024)

In Appleby-in-Westmorland, it’s milking time for Harriet and Chris McPhee’s 300 goats, but Harriett plans to turn today’s milk into cheese. The 8th custodian of the Lowther Castle, Jim Lowther, has commissioned local stone mason James Lightfoot to save the building from turning to rubble. In Cartmel, the village comes together to celebrate its rich, medieval heritage.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 1st August 2024)

Lyme Regis. Series 7, episode 5. The comedian explores Britain’s best-loved seaside resorts, beginning with Lyme Regis on the south coast, starting at historic harbour, the Cobb. From here she makes her way along the jetty bumping into a group preparing for a game of water polo in the sea. Lyme Regis is on Dorset’s Jurassic coast, and on Monmouth beach Susan meets chef and forager Harriet who shows her a locally sourced twist to accompany classic seaside favourite, fish and chips.

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