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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 23/03/2024

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Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 24th March 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A passenger disappears from a flight to Dominica, only to be found dead in Saint Marie, while the pilot and flight attendant deny even seeing the victim on the plane. Neville starts to question whether he’s losing his mind, and the return of a familiar face presents him with a big decision to make.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 26th March 2024)

Every Second Counts. Series 9, episode 3. In Porthcawl, a fisherman is dragged lifeless out of the sea by bystanders and the lifeboat crew race to the beach to join the desperate attempts to resuscitate him. A yacht loses control in Lytham St Annes and is in danger of breaking up on nearby Blackpool beach. The Poole crew are called out at 2am to look for a man who has fallen into the harbour.

The Sewer Map of Britain (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 29th March 2024)

Documentary investigating the hidden secrets of one of our oldest, and most crucial, networks – the sewers. A tour of the latest solution – London’s Tideway Tunnel – reveals its staggering scale – a 16-mile-long storage tank to hide sewage beneath the river Thames. There is also a trip to Hadrian’s Wall to marvel at how the Romans handled the sewage issue almost 2,000 years ago. Mark Benton narrates.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 29th March 2024)

A clairvoyant predicts unusual events that begin occurring in the life of a recently bereaved woman. The team starts to suspect that the psychic’s powers might be too good to be true, as the woman starts ending up in more and more dangerous situations. When the officers discover a connection to her deceased grandfather, everything begins to fall into place. On the home front, it’s a big day for Humphrey and Martha as they attend their fostering interviews. The pair are intent on demonstrating how earnest they are to proceed. Detective drama, starring Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi and Peter Davison.

Great British Cities with Susan Calman (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 29th March 2024)

Leeds. Series 1, episode 4. The comedian travels to Leeds, and starts by delving into the city’s industrial past, visiting the iconic Armley Mill. Now a museum, Susan gets up close and personal with the working conditions of the industrial revolution. She then visits Hyde Park Picture House, a surviving First World War cinema. As her journey comes to an end, Susan meets Arthur France, the man responsible for the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 16/03/2024

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Casualty (BBC 1/HD | 9:25pm to 10:25pm | Saturday 16th March 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Charlie. Series 38, episode 18. As Charlie fights for his life he recalls a momentous day at the start of his career, while Stevie struggles to regain her confidence in time to save him. Despite Faith’s insistence that none of this is her fault, she is scared she’ll be responsible for more deaths. Featuring guest appearances from former cast members, including Amanda Ryan and Sunetra Sarker.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 17th March 2024)

The team find themselves split between Saint Marie and the island of Saint Auguste, attempting to investigate the mysterious death of a British tourist. When the team uncover a series of startling connections between the victim and other guests at the hotel they were staying at, they realise nothing is quite what it seems in this case. Neville prepares to make a huge next step in his life, and a familiar face returns.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 19th March 2024)

999. Series 9, episode 2. In Dungeness, the crew respond to reports of a small boat in the middle of the shipping lanes, and on the way back to the station they discover the casualty is the subject of a major manhunt. Along Kent’s coast, the Walmer crew race to rescue two divers who have become separated from their support vessel, and in Kinghorn the crew receive a call about an injured sailor near the deserted Inchkeith Island.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd March 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Humphrey and Esther join the Shipton Abbott Players for a murder mystery rehearsal. Though Humphrey is only playing a detective, things turn from amateur to professional when the actor playing the victim is found dead with a real knife in his back. As the duo tackle the perplexing crime, they soon unravel a dark past that reveals hidden connections between the actors. Away from the case, Humphrey and Martha embark on the process of becoming foster parents, while Anne catapults herself into the world of online dating. Detective drama, starring Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton and Zahra Ahmadi.

The Railway Map of Britain (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 22nd March 2024)

How the invention of the railway at the dawn of the 19th century changed the world, and the lives of engineers such as Stephenson, Telford and Brunel. Though great wealth was made on the back of steam power, many rail lines couldn’t break even and huge swathes of them were eventually axed from existence. Cameras also reveal how Britain’s railways are on the move again as HS2 plans to connect the most influential cities with their own high-speed, high-capacity rail line.

Great British Cities with Susan Calman (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 22nd March 2024)

Cambridge. Series 1, episode 3. The comedian explores Cambridge, and enjoys a punt down the river Cam. Susan finds out why free-roaming cows live in the centre, and learns of an unusual turf war between well-heeled students and townies. Later she heads to Fitzbillies, an iconic Cambridge bakery that has fed the city’s students and town folk for over 100 years.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/03/2024

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Texas Live in the Piano Room (BBC 2/HD | 8:35pm to 9:05pm | Saturday 9th March 2024)

The Glasgow band join the BBC Concert Orchestra for an extended TV special of their Radio 2 Piano Room, performing new orchestral versions of their hits. There are stripped back versions of classics such as Halo, sweeping takes of songs like Black Eyed Boy, special disco string arrangements on tracks like Mr Haze, plus an cover of Charles and Eddie’s Would I Lie to You? Vernon Kay presents.

Texas at the BBC (BBC 2/HD | 9:05pm to 10:15pm | Saturday 9th March 2024)

Sharleen Spiteri takes a dive into the BBC’s music archive to select the Glasgow band’s greatest appearances on a selection of programmes and live events from across their 35-year career. It’s a collection featuring all of their biggest hits, from I Don’t Want a Lover and Black Eyed Boy to Summer Son and Say What You Want, combined with Sharleen’s memories of several of her own favourite moments, including last year’s triumphant return to the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, dressing up as Elvis and a key collaboration with hip-hop icons the Wu-Tang Clan.

Texas with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBC 2/HD | 10:15pm to 11:15pm | Saturday 9th March 2024)

The band join forces with the 60-piece BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at Glasgow’s Barrowland in an event recorded for BBC Music Day in 2017. Vic Galloway introduces the collaboration, which includes performances of Black Eyed Boy, Summer Son and I Don’t Want a Lover.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 10th March 2024)

Namibia. Series 5, episode 4. Mike Wozniak and Ola Labib head to one of the wildest places on Earth – the Namib desert – to meet for the first time and have each other for company on their journey.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 10th March 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A tourist is stabbed whilst travelling down one floor, all alone, in a hotel lift. As the team investigates the victim’s loved ones, they discover a family with numerous skeletons in their closets – whilst an ominous woman watches everything unfold from the shadows. Meanwhile, an old face returns to St Marie, but isn’t met with open arms. Guest starring Ronni Ancona and John Gordon Sinclair.

Saving Lives at Sea (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 12th March 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

In this special episode, Dermot O’Leary will uncover the untold story of the institution’s heroic efforts in the Second World War, to commemorate the 2024 bicentenary of the RNLI. With first hand testimony from descendants of wartime crew members and stories from local historians, Dermot learns how the RNLI’s volunteer crews were launched into the conflict.

The Canal Map of Britain (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 15th March 2024)

A look at Britain’s beloved canal network via a fact-filled cruise along the first superhighways of the Industrial Revolution. In the age before mechanisation, a frenzy of canal-building saw a new army of workers carve out the British landscape, digging out hundreds of miles of waterways using picks, shovels and muscle.

Great British Cities with Susan Calman (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 15th March 2024)

Newcastle. Series 1, episode 2. The comedian explores Newcastle, where resident historian Dave Silk reveals the sinister story of William Heron – a roguish sheriff who ruled over the people with an iron fist. She marvels in the Georgian splendour of the city centre with local guide Amanda Hepburn. And Susan meets up with author Terry Deary at St Andrew’s Parish Church, where he reveals the horrible history of a mass execution.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/03/2024

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2024)

Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2024)

Sri Lanka. Series 5, episode 3. Former Soccer Saturday colleagues Jeff Stelling and Chris Kamara reunite for an epic journey across Sri Lanka where they reaffirm their friendship along the way.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 3rd March 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Marlon is overjoyed when his sister is offered a scholarship at a prestigious school in Jamaica. But the celebrations are cut short when the officer receives a call from his old boss, claiming he has been hurt – only for things to turn violent. Meanwhile, Nevile’s flirty conversations with blog-fan Sunset Chaser are progressing nicely, but stall when he requests to see a photo.

The Motorway Map of Britain (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm |Friday 8th March 2024 )

The story of how this country was built from the ground up – by filling in a map of Britain’s transport networks through the ages, and focusing on the UK’s love-hate relationship with motorways. Since their fitful start in the 1950s, through the glamour of the swinging 60s, and the backlash against urban planning gone mad, we chart the progress of these epic engineering projects as they came to dominate our landscape.

Great British Cities with Susan Calman (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 8th March 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Liverpool. Series 1, episode 1. The comedian explores the stories of some of Britain’s great conurbations, revealing their secret stories and the people behind their past, beginning with Liverpool. She visits the iconic Royal Albert Dock, Edge Hill – with its little-seen subterranean tunnel network – and the extraordinary Anglican Cathedral.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 24/02/2024

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024)

Joyce receives an unexpected visitor from her past, but tries to focus on taking care of a single mother pregnant with her second child, whose labour takes an unexpected turn. Matthew vows to overcome his family’s financial troubles he is offered a lifeline from an old colleague, while Trixie seeks help with her lack of sleep. Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mother and uncovers a disturbing truth.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024)

Guatemala. Series 5, episode 2. Joe Swash and Seann Walsh are no strangers to jungles after appearing on I’m A Celebrity…, but neither of them has sought an ancient Mayan temple in Guatemala before.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 25th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

While investigating an island-wide blackout, Neville and the team discovers an electrocuted dead body. Their investigation leads them into a hidden world of data mining, crypto currency and stealing electricity. The only problem is that all three suspects were together at the time of the victim’s electrocution. So if it was murder, how on earth did they do it?

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 10:30pm to 11:40pm | Monday 26th February 2024)

Donte is rocked by a ghost from his past, and Kim and Nicky find Schuey in a precarious situation. Coral faces repercussions and as the rumour mill goes into overdrive, Neil’s left wondering how well he truly knows his daughter. Elsewhere, Andrew finds hope in the unlikeliest of places and Dean pleads his case to Kelly Jo.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 17/02/2024

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:50pm to 7:50pm | Saturday 17th February 2024)

Tom Allen bravely hands over his phone for Send to All, and Chesney Hawkes is duped into becoming the Unexpected Star…Star of the show. Alex Jones, Jermaine Jenas and James Nesbitt help pull off an incredible surprise on a One Show fan, and football legend turned singer Eric Cantona, performs an exclusive track from his debut album.

World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 18th February 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Italy. Series 5, episode 1. Rhod Gilbert and friend and fellow comedian Angela Barnes cross Italy’s most treacherous Alpine roads in Rhod’s first adventure since being treated for cancer.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 18th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

A famous chef is poisoned at the grand opening of his latest hotel, during a cooking competition in which various hopefuls compete for the head chef position. The team are left confounded when they realise that the victim didn’t consume anything that day that all the contestants hadn’t also consumed themselves. Catherine finds herself entangled in the case when an old friend becomes a murder suspect.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 20th February 2024)

A scandalous discovery leads Tonya to taking drastic action and the school is plunged into darkness in a blackout. Preston takes the law into his own hands as Schuey continues to cause chaos. Neil and Coral butt heads and Libby goes to extreme lengths to keep her dad on her side. Kai is presented with an exciting idea for his future.

The Isle of Wight (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 22nd February 2024)

Summer is almost over, but in the seaside town of Sandown, there’s still plenty to look forward to as the town gears up for the Sandown Carnival. Keen to drum up new custom, café owner Vivette Fryer is planning a barbecue to give revellers a taste of her authentic Caribbean cooking. In Colwell Bay, former kite surfing champion Tom Court is making the most of the windy weather to brush up on his skills.

Into Alaska with Sue Perkins (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 23rd February 2024)

The presenter begins the last leg of her journey by facing up to her fear of flying – though before she even steps onto a plane, Sue has to survive a heart-racing air crash simulator. Then she takes off to see the mesmerising Kennicott Glacier, and parts of Alaska unreachable by road. Sue also visits the formerly abandoned ghost town of McCarthy.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 10/02/2024

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 11th February 2024)

Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet when he must make the difficult decision of whether two children abandoned in the local church will be taken into foster care or returned to their heavily pregnant mother. Matthew’s financial woes come to a head when he is summoned to a board meeting with his mother about the state of the business. As the summer draws to a close, the pupil midwives are coming to the end of their training and prepare to sit their final exams.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 11th February 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Commissioner Selwyn Patterson struggles in the wake of his shock shooting, and the local community is rocked by a murder at a care home when a game of bingo gets horribly out of hand. But could someone really kill over something so trivial? As the case takes on a series of jaw-dropping twists and turns, Neville and the team realise that this case is so much more than it first appeared on the surface. Hayley Mills guest stars.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 12th February 2024)

Kings Cross (Part 1). Series 27, episode 9. Part one of two. The team is called to Kings Cross station museum, where they discover the bodies of eight victims entombed below. With the knowledge that a prolific serial killer was operating in London nearly 20 years ago, Nikki and the team know this will be a case like no other.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pn to 9:00pm | Tuesday 13th February 2024)

Kelly Jo makes a big decision while Dean continues to sprial. With most of the teachers away on an inset day, Libby leads year 11 away from their revision sessions to run riot around the school. Joe makes an unsettling discovery about the academy takeover and Andrew has a setback after pushing himself too hard.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 13th February 2024)

King’s Cross (Part 2). Series 27, episode 10. Nikki continues to try and identify the last of the remaining bodies, hoping it will uncover any connections and find motive, while Jack and the police look into several 20-year-old missing persons cases which might reveal the identity of the man dubbed ‘The King’s Cross Serial Killer’.

The Isle of Wight (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 15th February 2024)

In Calbourne, viewers meet Sally Chaucer, who owns the oldest working watermill on the island. There’s also a look at newcomer Susan McCall, who moved from the mainland to Wroxall to take up a new role at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.

Into Alaska with Sue Perkins (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm 10:00pm | Friday 16th February 2024)

The presenter follows the old gold trail route into the interior of America’s largest and wildest state, where she meets people who live in the wilderness. Sue begins her journey in Willow, where she takes part in Alaska’s ‘state sport’ of dog mushing, one of the few modes of transport available to locals come wintertime.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 03/02/2024

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 8:10pm to 9:10pm | Saturday 3rd February 2024)

The comedian hosts an evening of entertainment, giving Alison Hammond a rude awakening to play the Midnight Game Show, presenting Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson with the chance to become the Unexpected Star Star of the Show and coming up with a witty text message on singer Anne-Marie’s mobile to send to all her contacts. There’s also a performance by James Blunt.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 4th February 2024)

Violet plans a day at the seaside – her first key event since becoming mayor. Having returned to Poplar, Cyril is working with problem families in the area, arranging for some to attend a new playgroup at St Oswald’s church. He invites them, including heavily pregnant Lindy Webster, to the excursion. Despite the poor weather everyone has a good time, but the atmosphere quickly changes when Lindy goes into labour. Dr Turner and Shelagh are blindsided when May’s future with them is called into question, Nurse Crane helps a young couple cope with a rare cancer diagnosis, while Trixie finally passes her driving test.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 4th February 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

The Caribbean-set crime drama returns, and there is a double celebration as the show marks its landmark 100th episode and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson celebrates 50 years of service. However, the party is cut short when the boss is shot by a mysterious assassin and left fighting for his life. As the team members search for the culprit, will the police veteran survive? Starring Ralf Little, Don Warrington and Shantol Jackson.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 5th February 2024)

Death by a Thousand Hits (Part 1). Series 27, episode 7. As the team investigate the death of a Burmese man found on an abandoned beach, his young pregnant wife desperately hopes he is still alive. Nikki and Jack find themselves in uncharted territory as they piece together the perplexing crime scene that poses more questions than it answers. Part one of two.

Putin vs the West (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 5th February 2024)

Doubling Down. Series 2, episode 2. Part two of two. A look at how the impact of the war in Ukraine was felt across the globe, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres describing a face-to-face meeting with Russia’s president Vladimir Putin to try to work with him to avoid a world food crisis. On the ground in Ukraine, the fighting became more deadly and the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine and his main advisers reveal how they lobbied the West for weapons, but came up against growing pressure to negotiate with Russia.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 7th February 2024)

After coming head-to-head with Schuey, the school is up in arms and Amy is left regretting her actions. Dean and Noel make an exciting discovery but Kelly Jo brings Dean crashing back down to earth with a life-changing revelation. Samia and Libby’s plan to purposely fail their mocks backfires spectacularly.

Silent Witness (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 7th February 2024)

Death by a Thousand Hits (Part 2). Series 27, episode 8.  Nikki makes a breakthrough that leaves the team questioning who they can and can’t trust. The Lyell is compromised in an unexpected way as the team strive to find the truth about the man on the beach and why he was killed. Part two of two.

The Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle for Britain (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 8th February 2024)

Power. Series 1, episode 3. The actions of millionaire Tory supporter David Hart, who worked behind the scenes to help Margaret Thatcher’s government defeat the prolonged strike by exploiting divisions between working and striking miners in the key county of Nottinghamshire. When – with Hart’s help – legal action was brought against the National Union of Mineworkers to freeze bank accounts, its chief executive Roger Windsor sought money from a controversial source – Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi. Then, in March 1985, beaten union leader Arthur Scargill announced the strike was over.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 23/12/2023

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Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 24th December 2023)

Christmas Special.  Festive instalment of the detective drama. DI Humphrey Goodman investigates a bizarre set of break-ins where items are left behind rather than taken – and Santa is the number one suspect. The investigation leads to a bittersweet discovery that makes Humphrey and his team reconsider the true meaning of Christmas. Kelby babysits a cheeky young shoplifter, and , Esther’s daughter Zoe gets some sage advice from Anne.

Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 5:55pm to 6:50pm | Monday 25th December 2023)

The Church on Ruby Road. Sex Education and Barbie actor Ncuti Gatwa takes over the keys to the Tardis as the 15th incarnation of the Doctor, with former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson co-starring as his companion. Ruby Sunday knows little about where she comes from, as she was abandoned on Christmas Eve as a baby. Now living with her mother and grandmother, her world is about to be turned upside when she encounters the Doctor and the mythical and mysterious Goblin King. Davina McCall guest stars as herself.

Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:15pm to 9:45pm | Monday 25th December)

Sister Monica Joan is convinced this could be her final yuletide, and that she won’t live to see man walk on the moon, as the Apollo 8 crew close in on their lunar orbit mission. The Nonnatus family, including Trixie’s brother Geoffrey, decide something must be done to lighten her state of mind, while Cyril intervenes when he discovers a lost soul living alone in a dilapidated basement flat, and Nurse Crane tries to make it home in time for Christmas despite a treacherously heavy snowfall.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Tuesday 26th December 2023)

Feature-length episode. The team investigates when an entrepreneur is found dead in a ravine, but things take a turn when his family’s digital marketing guru suddenly disappears. Neville’s mum Melanie arrives on the island and teams up with Catherine to take the Saint Marie dating scene by storm and the Commissioner’s big Christmas lights switch-on comes to an awkward stop. Caribbean-set detective drama, starring Ralf Little, Don Warrington, Doon Mackichan and Patsy Kensit.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/02/2023

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Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1/HD | 6:50pm to 7:50pm | Saturday 18th February 2023)

Michael presents another hour of entertainment, featuring Ellie Goulding singing Like a Saviour, Jermaine Jenas handing over his mobile in Send to All and a duet from the two Unexpected Stars of the Show. Plus, a contestant on The Wheel gets the surprise of her life when her edition keep getting more bizarre.

Dinosaur with Stephen Fry (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 19th February 2023)

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth. Series 1, episode 2. The actor examines the early Cretaceous period, an era that saw an explosion in dinosaur diversity 125 million years ago. In a vast and sandy virtual river valley, he sets off in search of the fearsome velociraptor, only to find that this dreaded dinosaur made famous in the Jurassic Park films was in reality no bigger than a turkey. Stephen is joined by expert Dr Dean Lomax to observe the remarkable behaviour of this highly intelligent predator, before heading to the US to meet the dinosaur hunter who first discovered the Utahraptor.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 20th February 2023)

9F Evening Star. Series 2, episode 6. The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive, using new design technology.

The Piano (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 22nd February 2023) ** WOW **

The search for the most talented amateur pianist continues at Leeds train station. The unsuspecting performers include a Chopin lover who has built a street piano on wheels, a boy who plays Ibiza classics for his dad and a unique girl who stops the station in its tracks.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th February 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

DI Humphrey Goodman and fiancée Martha Lloyd have left Saint Marie behind and having now also vacated London are temporarily living with Martha’s mother. As Martha sets out to pursue her dream of running her own restaurant, Humphrey joins the Devon police force and quickly makes an impression on its somewhat eclectic team. As Humphrey throws himself into solving a perplexing case of attempted murder, he and Martha navigate life’s ups and downs as faces from the past, the decisions they make and challenges of setting up a new life put their relationship to the test.

Death in Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 24th February 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Series 7, episode 8. The team investigates the murder of a renowned calypso singer’s husband. Neville believes it is poison since the paramedics found blue traces on the man’s fingers, but there are several lines of inquiry to follow. Away from the case, Neville struggles with Sophie’s betrayal and informs the Commissioner that he intends to leave Saint Marie in order to extract himself from various reminders.

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

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