UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/09/2024

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 15th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

A train is taken over by cyber terrorists on a night-time journey from Glasgow to London, leaving an off-duty cop on board to team up with the acting technical director at the National Cyber Security Centre in a bid to beat the bad guys. But with no idea of who they are fighting and a few other passengers who may not be as innocent as they look, it seems they are in for a long night. Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 16th September 2024)

The cyber attack on the rail network prevents Abby from seeing the obstacles in the sleeper’s path, leaving her in a race against time to avert disaster. But with the Minister of Transport proving a less-than-ideal ally, and the so-called Driver always seeming to be one step ahead, it becomes clear that she’s going to have to think outside the box to bring the train to a halt.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 17th September 2024)

New headteacher Steve Savage updates the school rules before discovering one pupil may be facing more issues than meets the eye. A new student has the misfortune of becoming Schuey’s next target and Nicky and Debs clash over some unexpected cash after a devastating loss.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The pressure is on with just 39 minutes between all of the teams as they face the final leg of their journey, a 2,750km race across the Andes into Chile. Race leaders Kola and Mary Ellen walk a financial tightrope with just 10 percent of their budget left while Jeff and Freddy decide to make the most of the last stretch with an Argentinian steak dinner. Scott and Sam resort to selling hot dogs to boost their budget and Kelly and Jeremy take a different route to the rest of the teams but a broken-down bus pushes them hours behind.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024)

Yorkshire Coast. Series 1, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton head to Yorkshire’s coastline to enjoy jaw-dropping scenery along the county’s 90 miles of of North Sea which skirts it. They’ll be visiting iconic locations, and will also be venturing off the beaten track to uncover hidden gems that are regularly missed by many seasoned sightseers. Their journey starts in Robin Hood’s Bay, a small village nestled between Whitby and Scarborough.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

To All Our Boys. Series 5, episode 1. Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. It is Spring 1941 and with the Second World War under way, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, while Mrs Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.

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