UK TV programmes to watch this week : 15/03/2025

Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 17th March 2025)

The first in a two-part documentary telling the story of Thames Water, Britain’s most beleaguered water company, as it battles for survival. Filmed over six make-or-break months, this episode follows the new CEO Chris Weston and his executive team as they try desperately to plug the £15billion hole in the company’s finances. They are months away from running out of cash. Thames says there is only one solution – a huge increase in customer bills. But can it persuade the regulator Ofwat – and the public – to agree?

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 18th March 2025)

While Tonya’s health hangs in the balance after an accident, Nicky’s parenting comes under fire. Neil’s fears are relieved as he questions Jared following Amy’s accusations but he might have unknowingly made things worse for Libby. Lois struggles with a tragedy in her home life and Donte attempts to make amends with Ashton.

Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 18th March 2025)

Part two of two. As cameras continue to film, the company reaches a crisis point. There are storms closing in and flood waters spell trouble for the already stretched company. Tessa, the new director of waste, expresses major concerns about creaking infrastructure, the ability to stop serious pollutions and multimillion pound fines. Meanwhile, CEO Chris seeks emergency measures to keep the company afloat.

Billy Monger: The Race is On for Comic Relief (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 19th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

After 12 months of intensive training and relentless preparation, the former racing driver takes on an endurance Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii to raise money for life-changing Comic Relief-funded projects. The challenge pushes him to new depths as he takes on a two-and-a-half mile swim in the deep ocean followed by a 112 mile bike ride and culminating in a full marathon in extreme heat, wind and rain.

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

Now done 25% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2025

That’s me done 25% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 250.12 miles down and 749.88 miles remaining!

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

Ticked off 9 new railway stations so far during 2025

So far during 2025, I’ve ticked off 9 new railway stations! Hoping, I can at least double that before the year is out!

Myself at Barking Riverside railway station

Can you check out the full list at www.gordon-valentine.com/travel/railways/railway-stations/

Now done 24% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2025

That’s me done 24% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 244.98 miles down and 755.02 miles remaining!

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

WOW! Got Bugsy three years ago!!

WOW! So hard to believe that we got Bugsy three years ago!! I could not be more happy with him! He’s so amazing! I can’t start to tell you, just how much, I love him!!

Please welcome Bugsy to our family

OMG Love Bugsy!!

Bugsy, Mark G and myself at Berney Arms railway station

Many more photos of him can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/bugsy/

Now done 22% of Walk 1000 Miles – 2025

That’s me done 22% of the Walk 1000 Miles challenge. So 222.93 miles down and 777.07 miles remaining!

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/03/2025

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 11th March 2025)

Amy witnesses Jared’s controlling behaviour towards Libby and bends the rules to seek justice. However, when things spiral out of control, she worries if her personal life clouded her professional judgment. Schuey confronts his past when Agnes goes behind his back to visit a surprising person, putting their relationship under threat, and Ashton battles with his conscience as he supports a struggling Tonya.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 14th March 2025) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Old wounds are reopened as Mervin revisits his mother’s death, though he manages to uncover the prime suspect in her murder. Even though everything points back to this suspicious figure, the team cannot work out how foul play was involved. By all accounts, Dorna took a boat out in a storm of her own volition and drowned at sea. Just as some headway appears to be being made in the case, Sterling pulls rank and throws a spanner in the works. Detective drama, starring Don Gilet and Don Warrington.

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