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.