Tag: Britain’s Most Beautiful Road

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 24th August 2024)

Behind the scenes on the Bealach Mor, one of Britain’s toughest cycling events, in which riders take on the Applecross Peninsula’s mountainous terrain, on a 90-mile ride that includes the iconic Bealach Na Baa – the steepest climb of any bike race in the UK. In the town of Tain, glass designer Brodie is working to re-open his onsite gallery with a brand-new range of work inspired by nature. Nearby, cheesemaker Rory Stone is giving a traditional Highland cheese a modern makeover.

Yorkshire By the Sea (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 26th August 2024)

In Hornsea, new recruit Liam joins an independent lifeboat. Can he pass the gruelling tests that will enable him to save lives at sea? In Burton Constable, we discover the remains of an ocean giant washed up on the Holderness shoreline that appears in the literary classic Moby Dick. Glampsite owners Ed and Verity create a bespoke tent with glorious views of Whitby’s gothic abbey.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 27th August 2024)

As they reach the halfway point on the tour, some of the group start to struggle and the success of the trip is thrown into question. Freddie prepares the boys for their toughest cricket match so far and smarten them up for a prestigious event with members of Kolkata’s high society.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 28th August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The third leg sees the teams racing from the cobblestoned town of Lencois in the state of Bahia to the metropolis of Sao Paulo in a 2,400km budget-busting journey through Brazil’s biggest cities. Leaders Jeff and Freddy set off just over 15 hours ahead of their closest rivals and plan to commemorate Freddy’s mum in Salvador. Kola and Mary Ellen struggle as they miss the last bus out of Lencois, and Kelly and Jeremy prioritise speed as they leave the checkpoint almost a day behind the front runners. Scott and Sam feel the pressure in last place and work hard to find a much-needed budget boost.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 17th August 2024)

Young entrepreneurs Shona and Lewis have given up their jobs to run a takeaway truck in a prime spot serving the finest Highland produce, from fresh lobster to venison. The team at Castle of Mey, once the holiday home of the Queen Mother is preparing to open its doors to visitors for the summer. Over in Wester Ross, ranger Michael gets more trouble than he bargained for on his morning patrol.

Dame Judi and Jay: The Odd Couple (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 18th August 2024)

Jay Blades and Judi Dench have become friends since meeting on an episode of The Repair Shop three years ago. However, there is still a lot they don’t know about the unique journeys that brought them together. They’ve decided to show each other the things that matter most to them, hoping to uncover the experiences that have shaped their very different lives.

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th August 2024)

Stockwell. Series 4, episode 8. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the rich history of Stockwell station on the Victoria Line.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 20th August 2024)

As the team struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, Freddie encourages them to embrace the local Indian culture and cuisine. The team rally around Adnan as he struggles with life on tour and their first training session reveals a promising new addition to the squad who could give the team a fighting chance of securing their first victory in India.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 21st August 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, radio host Scott Mills and his husband Sam and broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy continue their trek to the Andes. Now in Brazil, their race to Frutillar in southern Chile gets underway. The four teams must leave the beach town of Canoa Quebrada and race through the north-east region of Brazil to their second checkpoint Lençóis, the gateway to the sprawling Chapada Diamantina National Park. Kelly and Jeremy are first to leave, with just over an hour lead on their rivals. Narrated by John Hannah.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 10/08/2024

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Britain’s Most Beautiful Road (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Saturday 10th August 2024)

Members of a remote community in the village of Lochinver set out to revive the much-loved tradition of the Assynt Highland Games for the first time in three years. The team at Dunnet Bay Distillery, on the northern section of the route, are expanding their vodka range, while Highland ranger Connaire restores a flooded pathway beside the spectacular Loch Maree, part of the Ben Eighe National Nature Reserve.

Yorkshire By the Sea (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 12th August 2024)

Whitby distillers Jess and Luke are creating their latest tipple from tasty foraged seaside ingredients. In Scarborough, pioneering sea-farmer Wave checks out his seaweed harvest of sugar kelp, while newbie hoteliers Steph and Luke prepare for the busiest weekend of the summer season. Down the coast in Filey, military vehicle restorer Duncan preps his Second World War American Jeep for parade duty.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th August 2024)

After transforming the lives of a group of teenage boys and a cricket club in his hometown of Preston, former England captain and TV presenter Freddie Flintoff takes his team on a cricket tour in one of the most revered cricketing nations in the world, India. Originally planned for 2022, the trip was put on hold after a life-changing accident that threatened to put a halt to the team’s dreams.

Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 7:55pm | Wednesday 14th August 2024

In Brampton, Michelin starred chef Hrishikesh Desai reinvents his menu and cooks up a masterpiece with ingredients from his garden. A community in Haweswater comes together to reintroduce endangered water voles into the Cumbrian landscape for the first time in decades. Plus, off the coast of Walney Island, locals Amy and Jack set sail for lobster.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 14th August 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

Broadcaster Kelly Brook and her husband Jeremy, actor Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen, radio host Scott Mills and his husband Sam and broadcaster Jeff Brazier and his son Freddy embark on a race from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes. They leave behind their lavish lifestyles and rely on just a map and a limited budget to get them through the 12,500km journey.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 15th August 2024)

Barry Island. Series 7, episode 7. The presenter is in Barry Island, south Wales, made famous by the sitcom Gavin and Stacey. On the promenade Susan meets a gathering of camper vans, known collectively as Barryfornia. She also stops for a chat and gets a few tips for when she’s next on the road with her own beloved vehicle. Later, Susan has a look around the elegant B&B, Gileston Manor.

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

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

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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.

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