UK TV programmes to watch this week : 03/08/2024

Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 3rd August 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

The highs and lows of Scotland’s North Coast-500 route during its busiest season yet, with exclusive access to the Highland Council and its new ranger team. The first episode features first-time motorhomers driving the 516-mile route anti-clockwise from Inverness. Meanwhile, Highland warden Chaz Powell is tackling his first season, and Highland potter David Grant is working on a new commission using a radical technique.

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 6th August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Ruislip Depot. Series 4, episode 6. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the maintenance depot at the end of the Central Line, responsible for keeping the entire tube running.

Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast (Channel 5/HD | 8:0pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 7th August 2024)

The newest manager of Muncaster Castle is 33-year-old Ewan Frost Pennington, who has a plan to diversify by opening the doors to rooms previously shut to the public and offering exclusive stays. In Kendal, Harry Jackson has been specially commissioned to create 70kgs of fresh butter every week for a local deli, so they can create their famous flakey croissants.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 8th August 2024)

Eastbourne. Series 7, episode 6. The comedian visits Eastbourne on the southeast coast, beginning at the beautiful golden pier. There’s fun in the amusements, and the Victorian Tea Rooms is a bustling spot for a traditional afternoon tea. She’s then off to Sovereign Harbour for a boat trip to the iconic chalk sea cliff of Beachy Head, the highest in the UK.

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