Tag: Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 07/12/2024

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 11th December 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Calder and Tosh turn their focus to Lisa but her confession unearths a shocking event and leads the team back to Annie’s inner circle.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1 /HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 13th December 2024)

Killer Climate. Series 1, episode 4. An activist is mysteriously bludgeoned to death while chained to an excavator with his group during a protest. Mackenzie’s investigation soon finds her in a dilemma as of the four suspects, three were chained to the excavator with the victim and therefore unable to kill him, while the other in the frame had no motive to do so. Away from this case, Mackenzie also finds herself prevailed upon to patrol a local football match. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 13th December 2024)

Boats & Trains. Series 8, episode 6. The presenter visits the Firth of Clyde, in Irvine, a harbour town steeped in shipping history – a fitting home for the Scottish Maritime Museum. She hears the history of this glass-roofed Victorian Linthouse which once stood in a shipyard on the Clyde, was salvaged and moved 30 miles to its current location. Susan also looks into scientific glassblowing, and meets a modelmaker who has created a version of the HMS Victory.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 23/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 24th November 2024)

Alan is given a tour of the Royal Scotsman’s plush cabins, and takes a guided visit to Culloden, immersing himself in the echoes of the bloody battle that had a profound impact on Scottish history. Alan also explores Scotland’s coast on a seal-spotting boat trip overlooking the Isle of Skye, has an encounter with a very rare white-tailed eagle and embraces a session of deep yoga.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 27th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The team discover the sinister truth about the facility but their investigation is diverted when Astrid Jakobson goes missing. Patrick Harris makes a frantic mayday call to the coastguard, John attempts to revive his son and Tosh and Calder identify a new suspect who had opportunity and motive.

Return to Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 29th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Dead Last. Series 1, episode 2. Just before participating in the Dolphin Cove fun run, entrepreneur Curtis Faleafar calls Mackenzie to warn her that many lives are in danger. He later collapses, apparently poisoned, and Mackenzie is convinced his warning had some connection to his death. Away from matters of work, she also has to work out a way to stop local bathers taking shortcuts through her property. Detective drama, starring Anna Samson and Lloyd Griffith.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 29th November 2024)

South Scottish Glens and Arran. Series 8, episode 5. The comedian explores the South Scottish Glens, before showing off the Isle of Arran where she holidayed when growing up. Susan starts her adventure by visiting a huge art installation called the Crawick Multiverse. From here, she takes a journey to Drumlanrig Castle, and eventually visits Blackwaterfoot, her favourite beach on the west of the island.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 09/11/2024

All Aboard! Scotland’s Poshest Train (Channel 4/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 10th November 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Alan Cumming goes on a trip aboard the Royal Scotsman train, presenting an odyssey through the heart of Scotland. In this first episode, Alan boards in Edinburgh and receives a tour of the train, getting an insight into the workings of the kitchen. He also takes a stroll across the Silver Sands of Morar, which featured in the movie Local Hero, and hears the story of the construction of the West Highland Line’s extension from Fort William to the fishing town of Mallaig.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 13th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The hunt for Ian Bett begins, and as Calder and Tosh survey the gruesome crime scene, a picture of victim Anton Bergen starts to emerge, prompting them to question whether they’re dealing with the revenge of a jealous ex-husband. They try to fill in the pieces by speaking to Bergen’s employers Karin and Stefan Jakobson – a wealthy Swedish couple who arrived in Shetland six months ago – and discover Bergen was a nurse to their chronically ill daughter Astrid, Meanwhile, Cora makes a shocking discovery during the post-mortem.

Children in Need (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

The annual telethon has been raising money for charities working with youngsters in the UK since 1980, with a little help from teddy bear mascot Pudsey.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 15th November 2024)

Devon. Series 8, episode 3. The comedian explores Devon, tries her hand at lawnmower racing, and at Arlington Court is whisked away on her own carriage ride through the estate’s picturesque gardens. At Lynton, on the Devon coast, she encounters the world’s highest and steepest water-powered railway. Susan also visits Dartington Crystal, where she marvels at the skill of master glassblowers.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/11/2024

Sir Chris Hoy: Finding Hope (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 5th November 2024)

Sally Nugent sits down with Chris Hoy for his first TV interview since revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal. The six-time Olympic champion talks about the heartbreaking moment he told his family and the huge response since going public. He shares how he wants to bring hope to others with stage four cancer and how he wants to raise awareness and testing for prostate cancer.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 6th November 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK & NEW SERIES **

When Tosh’s friend Annie and her nine-year-old son Noah don’t make it home one night, Tosh persuades DI Calder – now a resident of the Isles – that something is wrong. Ruth tries to talk down a jittery young man holding a shotgun over his brothers dead body.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 8th November 2024)

Cheshire. Series 8, episode 2. The comedian hits the road to discover the delights of Cheshire and its surrounding countryside. She faces head-spinning heights by boating over an aqueduct, and explores the biggest Roman amphitheatre in Britain. Susan also searches for extra-terrestrial wonders at one of the world’s biggest space telescopes.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 26/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 7:10pm to 8:10pm | Saturday 26th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Scotland. Series 1, episode 6. An abandoned line in the Scottish Borders that connected communities between Carlisle and Edinburgh, and includes what was once the largest factory in the world. The episode features celebrations of the re-opening of part of the line, from Tweedbank into Edinburgh. The final stop before Edinburgh’s Waverley station is the Lady Victoria Colliery, once Scotland’s deepest coal mine.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 29th October 2024)

A familiar face returns to restore order at the school and protect a student in trouble. The walls start to close in on Steve and Billy as they desperately try to protect their secrets and Nicky and Donte’s relationship is put to the test. Preston receives a surprise visit from some old friends.

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness (itv/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 30th October 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

First of a two-part documentary capturing behind-the-scenes footage of Prince William at work as he confronts the scale of the homelessness crisis across the UK. He recruits a dedicated team for Homewards, his ambitious five-year programme that aims to show it is possible to end homelessness by working at six locations across the country. This opening edition charts the launch of Homewards, shadowing Prince William and his team as they explore solutions to the crisis.

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness (itv/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 31st October 2024)

The Prince checks in with his Homewards team across the UK, he draws on the guidance of people with experience of homelessness, and speaks with youngsters who are affected. Prince William also unveils plans to build an ambitious supported housing project on his own land in Cornwall.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 1st November 2024)

Winnie the Pooh Country. Series 8, episode 1. Back behind the wheel of her beloved campervan, the comedian takes a trip to the home of beloved childhood character Winnie the Pooh. It gives her a chance to explore everything the surrounding area of the South Downs has to offer. There’s surprising history, picture postcard scenery and a healthy dose of childhood nostalgia – all topped off with her own trip to place which inspired the Hundred Acre Wood.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 19/10/2024

Abandoned Railways from Above (Channel 4/HD | 7:15pm to 8:20pm | Saturday 19th October 2024)

York. Series 1, episode 5. This edition follows a line in Yorkshire that was closely intertwined with the fortunes of the Railway King, George Hudson. Featuring a look at a great chocolate empire in York and the former RAF base at Full Sutton. At Londesborough, cameras tour the 12,000-acre estate that George Hudson bought before his empire came crashing down.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 22nd October 2024)

Steve crosses a serious line to protect his son as Billy struggles to cope and Nicky is distraught when Preston finds himself in trouble. Schuey makes a desperate call when he gets caught in the firing line and Nisha’s teaching is called out when Shola’s dad questions her middling grades.

Smart Meters: Are They Really Worth It? (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024)

New gas and electricity meters promise to save customers time, money and energy, but cameras reveal not all is what it seems when it comes to smart meters. With reports of more and more horror stories of inaccurate bills and an invasion of privacy, an investigation into things the energy companies and the government don’t want you to know.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 24th October 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Glass Half Full. Series 5, episode 6. James starts to behave out of character while examining Tricki, and his health takes a turn for the worst. Meanwhile, Siegfried, needing an extra hand in Carmody’s absence, recruits a reluctant Tristan to help. A broken-down car forces them to renegotiate their relationship, with amusing consequences.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 25th October 2024)

Bristol and the Cotswolds. Series 7, episode 5. The comedian explores Bristol and the Cotswolds, getting privileged access to some of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s groundbreaking designs, before visiting the biggest hot-air balloon company in the world. , Susan visits a wildlife centre to hear about the man who set it up, influential conservationist and broadcaster Peter Scott, and finishes her trip at Blenheim Palace.

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

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

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

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.

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 27/07/2024

Secrets of the London Underground (U&Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 30th July 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Thames Tunnel. Series 4, episode 5. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the very first tunnel under the Thames.

Cumbria: The Lakes & the Coast (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Wednesday 31st July 2024)

In Appleby-in-Westmorland, it’s milking time for Harriet and Chris McPhee’s 300 goats, but Harriett plans to turn today’s milk into cheese. The 8th custodian of the Lowther Castle, Jim Lowther, has commissioned local stone mason James Lightfoot to save the building from turning to rubble. In Cartmel, the village comes together to celebrate its rich, medieval heritage.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 1st August 2024)

Lyme Regis. Series 7, episode 5. The comedian explores Britain’s best-loved seaside resorts, beginning with Lyme Regis on the south coast, starting at historic harbour, the Cobb. From here she makes her way along the jetty bumping into a group preparing for a game of water polo in the sea. Lyme Regis is on Dorset’s Jurassic coast, and on Monmouth beach Susan meets chef and forager Harriet who shows her a locally sourced twist to accompany classic seaside favourite, fish and chips.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 13/07/2024

MOTD Live: UEFA Euro 2024 (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 10:40pm | Sunday 14th July 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Spain v England (Kick-off 8.00pm). Coverage of the final, which comes from Olympiastadion in Berlin, where England are aiming to win the tournament for the first time. Somewhat surprisingly, this is the first meeting between the two at a major finals since Euro 96, when England progressed via a penalty shootout after a goalless draw at Wembley Stadium. Wembley was also the venue in 2021, when Gareth Southgate’s men were on the wrong end of their final shootout against Italy, but they now have the chance to become the first England men’s senior team to win a major tournament on foreign soil. Spain have undoubtedly been the best team in the competition so far, and have seen off Germany and France in their last two matches to reach this stage, and victory here would see them become the most successful nation in European Championship history.

Secrets of the London Underground (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 16th July 2024)

Waterloo. Series 4, episode 3. Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the forgotten tunnels underneath one of Britain’s busiest stations – Waterloo.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 18th July 2024)

West Yorkshire Valleys. Series 7, episode 3. The comedian explores the West Yorkshire Valleys, beginning in Keighley, and also visits Holmfirth, best known for being the setting of sitcom classic Last of the Summer Wine. Susan then heads to the rugged Ilkley Moor, and in the charming village of Upperthong, she investigates the sport of welly wanging. Last stop is York, where she visits the National Railway Museum.

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