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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 29/04/2023

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Charles R: The Making of a Monarch (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 30th April 2023)

The story of King Charles III’s more than seven decades as heir to the throne, using archive material drawn from newsreels, home movies, interviews and documentaries. He reflects on his formative years from life at home with his family, his singular education, early experiences as a fledgling working royal, his time in the military and the roots of the many passions and causes that have been a feature of his time as Prince of Wales.

Canal Boat Diaries (BBC Four/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Monday 1st May 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

Sheffield to Keadby. Series 4, episode 1. Narrowboater Robbie Cumming begins a fresh set of adventures along the waterways of the north of England and the Midlands. He is forced to make a running repair to his narrowboat the Naughty Lass while on the Tinsley lock flight in South Yorkshire. He then cruises beneath Conisbrough’s magnificent viaduct and must wait for an unusual sliding railway bridge to open on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal.

Canal Boat Diaries (BBC Four/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Tuesday 2nd May 2023)

Keadby to Kiveton Park. Series 4, episode 2. Robbie Cumming tackles the fast-flowing River Trent and is invited to join a night-time illuminated boat parade. However, his journey is hampered by a damaged wall in Worksop and a water shortage on the Chesterfield Canal which threatens his voyage.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 2nd May 2023)

Hull. Series 4, episode 10. Tim Dunn explores beautiful Hull Paragon station and finds out how Royal Leamington Spa got a wonderful art deco station.

Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 2nd May 2023)

The trio start the next leg of their journey at Peterborough station, which is home to the Nene Valley Railway, and Paul is thrilled to board a steam train designed by famous designer Oliver Bullet called 92 Squadron. Next, they head to the Grand Union Canal where they board a steam barge called The Adamant, before travelling north to York on the impressive steam loco the Duchess of Sutherland.

Canal Boat Diaries (BBC Four/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Wednesday 3rd May 2023)

Lincoln to Nottingham. Series 4, episode 3. Autumnal fog and an overheating engine prove to be problems for narrowboater Robbie Cumming. As he navigates a Roman waterway, it proves to be a journey of many challenges as he runs aground and breaks down in Nottingham.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 3rd May 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The teams venture through Canada’s friendliest provinces – New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, as they head to the seventh checkpoint in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Zainib and Mobeen plan to test the friendly reputation of the area and rely on local hospitality to get them to their destination. Claudia and Kevin are running on fumes and are in desperate need of some good luck as they end up spending money to go backwards. Tricia and Cathie start to feel the stress of the race getting to them and put their efforts into rallying together for the final push and Monique and Ladi feel the pressure as the only team remaining to have not won a leg yet.

Canal Boat Diaries (BBC Four/HD | 7:30pm to 8:00pm | Thursday 4th May 2023)

Series 4, episode 4. On the last leg of his journey across the North and the Midlands, Robbie faces issues with ice on the Grand Union Canal. He takes on Foxton’s famous lock flight in Leicestershire and completes his journey in the picturesque village Braunston, Northamptonshire, regarded as the spiritual home for narrowboaters.

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 22/04/2023

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Derren Brown: Showman (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 11:30pm | Sunday 23rd April 2023)

This one-off special brings Derren Brown’s record-breaking, five-star show to TV. Written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman, the award-winning team behind Miracle, Svengali and Derren’s BAFTA-winning Channel 4 specials, the critically acclaimed Showman is probably Derren’s most personal show to date.

Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 24th April 2023)

A trip aboard Scotland’s high-speed Midland Pullman train, which travels through the Perthshire town of Pitlochry, and the resort of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. Passengers include a couple celebrating their anniversary, a mother bidding farewell to her daughter, and a woman who shares her alopecia story.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 25th April 2023)

Leeds. Series 4, episode 9. Tim Dunn explores the birthplace of British locomotive manufacturing – Leeds, starting at the Round Foundry.

Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 25th April 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul Middleton travel from London to Scotland using only the power of steam. From barges and paddle boats to steam trains and traction engines, the trio use a wide range of steam machines to make their way up the country, and learn about the history and engineering genius of the machines they are travelling on along the way. Peter, John and Paul begin their journey in Greenwich, London, before traveling to Kings Cross station in an open-topped 1909 Stanley Steam car. Finally, they board The Duchess of Sutherland steam train to Stevenage where they view the fascinating vintage planes at the Shuttleworth Museum.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 26th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

For the sixth leg of the race, the pairs must brush up on their language skills as the next stop is at the heart of French-speaking Canada, the capital of its largest province, Quebec. To get there, the teams must navigate through Canada’s most densely inhabited region. For the first time in the race, transport and accommodation choices will be plentiful – but potentially damaging for dwindling budgets.

Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 28th April 2023)

Host Joe Lycett catches up with celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film in a lively chat show, direct from Birmingham.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 15/04/2023

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The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 18th April 2023)

South Devon. Series 4, episode 8. Tim Dunn revisits his childhood holiday haunts in South Devon, following the route of Brunel’s experimental atmospheric railway.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 19th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The teams reach the halfway point and set off on their journey to the fifth checkpoint over 3,000 kilometres away on Manitoulin Island. The race is on but the pairs only have one way out of Churchill – an overnight train south followed by two buses from hell. In what could be the tightest leg so far, the teams have limited options and must use their ingenuity to gain an advantage. The current leaders struggle on with only a quarter of their budget left after splashing out on an expensive taxi in the last leg. Zainib is feeling homesick leaving her and husband Mobeen with a decision to make and Monique and Ladi try to make a quick break from the other teams. Tricia fears she may have to cut her race short after receiving some bad news from home.

One Foot In The Grave: 30 Years of Laughs (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:30pm | Friday 21st April 2023)

A celebration of David Renwick’s classic sitcom, featuring interviews with Richard Wilson, Angus Deayton and Doreen Mantle. Plus, stars who made guest appearances, such as Paul Merton, Jan Ravens and Arabella Weir. With contributions from the crew and celebrity fans James Dreyfus and John Sergeant.

Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 21st April 2023)

Host Joe Lycett catches up with celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film in a lively chat show, direct from Birmingham.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 01/04/2023

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Wild Isles (BBC 1//HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 2nd April 2023)

Freshwater. Series 1, episode 4. The wildlife that lives in Britain’s freshwater environments. Atlantic salmon battle their way upstream in one of the greatest migrations on the planet, beavers slow the flow with their expert dam-building, and toadlets have to cross a killing zone patrolled by carnivorous leeches. Where rivers spread out to form beds of reeds, great crested grebes pair up in courtship ceremonies, and small agile birds of prey swoop low to catch dragonflies.

Cornwall with Simon Reeve (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 2nd April 2023)

Simon Reeve’s Return to Cornwall. The explorer goes back to the county as the energy and cost-of-living crisis began to take its toll to find out what life is like for the locals after the summer crowds have gone. Simon examines why Cornwall is one of the most desirable parts of the country and a favourite holiday destination while also being one of the most deprived counties in England.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 4th April 2023)

Edinburgh. Series 4, episode 6. Tim Dunn explores railway ingenuity at Goole swing bridge in Yorkshire and takes in Edinburgh Waverley from roof to underground vaults.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 5th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The five pairs leave Dawson City and head south to the third checkpoint, 2,700km away in Alberta but the stakes are raised as the team who reach the destination last will be eliminated. Race leaders Trisha and Cathie enjoy a 25-hour lead over their nearest competitors but after hiring a car in the last leg they take a risk on car sharing their way to Alberta. Disaster strikes for Monique who injures herself at the checkpoint causing her and father Ladi a further three-hour delay. Zainib and Mobeen formulate a new strategy and Marc has to face his fears. Forty-five hours behind Trisha and Cathie are Claudia and Kevin, sitting in last place with their no-frills strategy.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 7th April 2023)

Reeling from Martha’s decision, Humphrey focuses his attentions on an inexplicable crime. A house has been burgled and all forensic evidence points to one suspect only. The only problem is that this suspect was locked up by Kelby in the station’s police cell. With the arrival of the suspect’s hardnosed lawyer, the team is under pressure to get results but with Humphrey distracted, it falls to Esther to take the lead on this investigation and crack the case. Meanwhile, despite her mother’s protestations, Martha remains firm, however painful it might be. Detective drama, starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton.

Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 7th April 2023)

Host Joe Lycett looks back at the biggest news stories, ropes his guests into games and sketches, and offers audience members the chance to win -is own possessions. Plus, he catches up with celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film in a lively chat show, direct from Birmingham.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/03/2023

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Challenge Anneka (Channel 5/HD | 8:30pm to 10:05pm | Saturday 25th March 2023)

Sprouts. Series 1, episode 2. Debbie and Jo’s food hub charity has outgrown its modest town centre location in Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham, so Anneka sets out to transform a neighbourhood hall. Anneka’s challenge is to help supersize their operation by transforming a run-down and creaking neighbourhood hall and its surrounding land around the corner into a new hub with its own cafe, teaching kitchen, food bank and storage facility for their equipment for community activities.

Wild Isles (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 26th March 2023)

Grassland. Series 1, episode 3. David Attenborough explores Britain’s grasslands, from flower meadows to the rich open landscapes of our mountains and reveals some extraordinary and dramatic wildlife stories. Featuring bees that lay their eggs in empty snail shells, brown hares performing spring boxing courtship routines, and how large blue butterflies have come back from the brink of extinction.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 27th March 2023)

Top Ten. Series 2, episode 11. In this special episode, company staff, enthusiasts and celebrities pick the top 10 products and innovations that have most impressed and inspired them. What will be number one?

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 27th March 2023)

London Bridge. Series 4, episode 4.  Tim Dunn gets to grips with his local station – London Bridge, meeting the architects who turned this station into a bright, airy and tranquil modern terminus.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 29th March 2023)

The competitors leave the indigenous island of Haida Gwaii and embark on a 2,000 kilometre journey north to the second checkpoint, Dawson City. Claudia and Kevin are the first to leave with a two minute advantage on the rest, Tricia and Cathie set off with different priorities and Zainib and Mobeen continue to rely on the kindness of strangers. Monique’s education continues along the journey making father Ladi hopeful and Marc and Michael have a spat over Marc’s fear of bears.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 31st March 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Panic spreads throughout Shipton Abbott when an arsonist targets three local businesses, scrawling the word PIG at the scene of each fire. Humphrey and the team are baffled until they realise the fires follow an unusual pattern by invoking the Three Little Pigs fable. A reluctant Kelby is called on by an eccentric local to investigate a break-in, but soon realises that this might be the key to solving the arson case. Elsewhere, Martha has some serious thinking to do. Detective drama, starring Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton and Dylan Llewellyn.

Nick Knowles’ Railway Journeys (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Friday 31st March 2023)

Malaysia. Series 1, episode 4. The presenter explores Malaysia via three train journeys. First is a short hop to the Batu Caves with their rainbow-painted steps. Then Nick boards the jungle train from Mentakab to Gua Musang, taking in an elephant sanctuary. Finally, he enjoys a high-speed trip from arty Ipoh to cosmopolitan Penang.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 18/03/2023

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Challenge Anneka (Channel 5/HD | 8:50pm to 10:20pm | Saturday 18th March 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

Foal Farm. Series 1, episode 1. Revival of the 1980s and ’90s show in which Anneka Rice takes on tasks that must be completed in a set time She begins at a dog rescue centre at Foal Farm in Kent with the building of a new block of kennels, a grooming parlour and a play area, all in time for its 60th anniversary.

Wild Isles (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 19th March 2023)

Woodland. Series 1, episode 2. The wildlife of Britain’s woodlands through the seasons, including a look at how the reintroduction of wild boar to the Forest of Dean has helped robins to find food in winter. Other creatures featured include the world’s largest land slug and starlings falling prey to owls on Bodmin Moor. Plus, a look at how a subterranean network of fungi connects the whole forest together.

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

The FLIRT. Series 2, episode 10. Simon and Montana attempt the hard sell at The Dorset Steam Fair, whilst designer Steve takes on the challenge of replicating one of the world’s newest trains.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 21st March 2023)

London Bridge. Series 4, episode 4.  Tim Dunn gets to grips with his local station – London Bridge, meeting the architects who turned this station into a bright, airy and tranquil modern terminus.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 22nd March 2023) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

Five teams race 16,000 kilometres across the breadth of Canada starting from Vancouver on the Pacific coastline and passing through seven checkpoints before reaching St Johns on the island of Newfoundland, the most easterly town in North America. Their skill, ingenuity and determination are put to the test as they embark on their journey without access to smartphones, the internet or credit cards. Armed with only the cash equivalent of the airfare to fly their route, the teams travel at ground level through some of the most remote regions in the world.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 24th March 2023)

Reports of strange lights in the sky above North Farm lead ramblers to a newly appeared crop circle where they find an unidentified man’s body. Humphrey finds himself at pains to suppress conspiracy theorists speculating alien involvement while methodically pursuing the case. Meanwhile, Martha’s restaurant is reviewed by an influential food critic as she misses an important IVF appointment and makes an important decision regarding plans to start a family. Detective drama set in rural Devon, starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 11/03/2023

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Dusty Springfield at the BBC (BBC 2/HD | 8:45pm to 9:45pm | Saturday 11th March 2023)

Volume 2. A selection of archive appearances on the BBC by singer Dusty Springfield through the decades, including performances of You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Son of a Preacher Man and The Look of Love.

Wild Isles (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 12th March 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK + NEW SERIES **

Our Precious Isles. Series 1, episode 1. David Attenborough explores British woodland, grassland, freshwater and ocean habitats, revealing the surprising and dramatic wildlife that exist right on the doorstep, the existence of which is critical for the survival of species right across the globe. The first episode examines the benefits of Britain’s natural geology and examines ways in which depleted islands can be restored for future generations.

Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 12th March 2023)

Part two of two. Paul visits the River Wye and discovers how an explosion of algae caused by fertiliser run-off from farming is part of a cocktail overwhelming the habitats along the waterway. He travels to Hampshire where he hears about the damage being caused to rare and precious chalk streams, before discovering how regular sewage discharges on the coast are causing problems for Whitstable’s famous oyster industry. Ending his journey in London, Paul finds a beacon of hope in the form of the £4.4billion Thames Tideway super sewer.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 14th March 2023)

Spitfire. Series 2, episode 9. For the first time in 50 years, the Airfix team attempt a 1:24 scale kit of a Spitfire. Will designer Chris be able to capture the iconic warbird in sufficient detail?

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 14th March 2023)

Channel Tunnel. Series 4, episode 3. Tim goes deep beneath the waves to explore the Channel Tunnel, stopping off at Ashford International to take in this underappreciated piece of 90s railway architecture.

The Piano (Chanel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:15pm | Wednesday 15th March 2023) ** WOW **

A concert at The Royal Festival Hall sets the stage for the final of the competition, as the remaining pianists rehearse and prepare before they walk out onto one of the world’s great music stages in front of a packed house. Mika and Lang Lang have got one last surprise up their sleeves, but who will win the performance of the night?

The Piano (More4 | 10:15pm to 11:15pm | Wednesday 15th March 2023) ** WOW **

Claudia Winkleman presents the final concert at the Royal Festival Hall, featuring performances by Lang Lang, Mika and the finalists of the competition.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 17th March 2023)

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guest comedians Nish Kumar and Fern Brady for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 04/03/2023

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

The Struggle to Survive. Series 1, episode 4. Stephen Fry heads 66 million years into the past to the fateful last days of the dinosaurs to see how the plant-eaters fought back against deadly predators, and witnesses how a light in the sky became an extraordinary extra-terrestrial threat that signalled the end of the dinosaur’s reign on earth.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 6th February 2023)

Black 5. Series 2, episode 8. Designer Phil takes on his toughest challenge yet – an entire reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.

George Michael: Outed (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 6th March 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

Part one of two. How the singer’s outing was a landmark moment in gay politics, with a potential career-ending scandal being averted by seizing control of the media narrative. The first episode looks back at the singer’s early career, and unearths the reasons he felt compelled to remain in the closet in the first place. Featuring contributions from former manager Simon Napier-Bell and Rev Richard Coles, who recalls his own experiences of being a gay man and a pop star in the 1980s.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 7th March 2023)

Manchester. Series 4, episode 2. Tim Dunn discovers how railway architecture has been repurposed. He starts with Manchester’s Castlefield area, where viaducts still dominate the cityscape.

George Michael: Outed (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 7th March 2023)

Part two of two. How George Michael announced his sexuality to the world in 1998 and the events that led to it including losing his partner to an Aids-related illness, being arrested for committing a lewd act in a public toilet and threats from the News of the World to publish pictures of him cruising in a park. Will Young shares how the events gave hope to young gay men at the time.

The Piano (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 8th March 2023) ** WOW **

The final stop on the search for Britain’s best amateur pianists is Birmingham New Street Station. Featuring a toe-tapping Jerry Lee Lewis hit and a unique Harry Styles cover. There is not a dry eye in the station when a Welsh retiree goes on a trip down memory lane. As per usual, the unsuspecting performers are being watched by Lang Lang and Mika who are looking for a pianist to play at the Royal Festival Hall.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 10th March 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The peaceful community of Shipton Abbott is rocked when beloved painting the Solo Mare disappears in a seemingly impossible heist while plans are in motion for its appearance at an exhibition. The theft is even more perplexing given the artwork was under the guard of PC Kelby Hartford at the time. Kelby feels responsible and Humphrey pulls out all the stops to recover the priceless piece. Drama, starring Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 25/02/2023

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Call the Midwife (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 26th February 2023)

The countdown to Trixie and Matthew’s wedding officially begins, with Sister Veronica taking charge of organising the wedding gifts, while the bride’s brother Geoffrey arriving and setting out to arrange the perfect hen party. However, the nuptials cause stress levels to escalate as a catalogue of disasters threaten to spoil the day. Meanwhile, a car crash leaves Dr Turner facing the biggest test of his career when he left to save a precious life, Nancy considers her and Colette’s future and Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House once and for all.

Dinosaur with Stephen Fry (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 26th February 2023)

Killer Dinosaurs. Series 1, episode 3. The actor finds himself transported back to a huge forest 68 million years ago in the late Cretaceous period, home to deadly predator Tyrannosaurus rex. With the help of expert Dr David Hone, Stephen observes a T-rex on the rampage, crunching up huge corpses and stalking a herd of triceratops, and they also encounter a giant flying reptile known as quetzalcoatlus. which stood taller than a giraffe and had the wingspan of a light aircraft.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 27th February 2023)

A4 Mallard. Series 2, episode 7. There’s a huge challenge for designer Phil to get the iconic curvature correct on Hornby’s latest range of A4 locos.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 28th February 2023) ** NEW SERIES **

Forth Bridge. Series 4, episode 1. Tim heads north of the border to scale a Scottish railway icon – the Forth Bridge, without doubt one of the engineering wonders of the world.

The Piano (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 1st March 2023) ** WOW **

The hunt for outstanding amateur pianists continues in Glasgow Central Station with impromptu performances from a local jazz legend, an 86 year-old father of 11, a YouTube star and a boogie woogie biker who believes music is in her DNA. Watching them all in secret are Lang Lang and Mika, who are looking for a performer to play at The Royal Festival Hall.

Beyond Paradise (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 3rd March 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Humphrey and Martha throw themselves into work in an attempt to distract themselves from recent events. For Humphrey, this means investigating one of the strangest cases he’s ever encountered – an entire family has vanished, leaving their TV and lights on and dinner half-eaten. Martha prepares for the launch of her café, but is thrown when a face from the past shows up. 

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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 13/11/2021

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Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 14th November 2021)

On a planet that should not exist, in the aftermath of apocalypse, the Doctor, Dan, Yaz and Vinder face a battle to survive. Starring Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John Bishop.

Top Gear (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 14th November 2021)

Motoring magazine.

The Lakes with Simon Reeve (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 14th November 2021) ** NEW SERIES & PICK OF THE WEEK **

The adventurer explores the beautiful and unique landscapes of the Lake District, beginning by meeting Cumbrians with different visions for the future of England’s biggest national park. He talks to members of a campaign group trying to protect the remaining red squirrels, a traditional farmer who feels that his ancient way of life is on the point of extinction, and an 18-year-old student who runs a 1,500-acre farm.

Inside Central Station (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only | Sunday 14th November 2021)

Staff help to arrange a marriage proposal under the station’s famous clock, while the Caledonian Sleeper is taking one brave young passenger to London. At the rail depot, the engineering team is hard at work making sure passengers enjoy the smoothest possible ride.

Scotland from the Sky (BBC 1 Scotland & BBC iPlayer only | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 15th November 2021)

James Crawford begins his journey with Scotland’s lost canal just outside Glasgow, and then travels back to the heyday of airship travel, the abandoned island of Mingulay. He also discovers the dark history of Inchkeith Island in the Firth of Forth, and ends on the Isle of Lewis, where archaeologists have recently discovered what might be a lost stone circle.

The Architecture The Railways Built (Yesterday | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 15th November 2021)

Tim Dunn visits the historic Grade 1 Curzon Street Station, to be reborn as part of the terminus for HS2, the rail link between London and Birmingham.

Hornby: A Model World (Yesterday | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 15th November 2021)

After visiting an original Mosquito at the de Havilland aircraft museum, Airfix designer Paramjit attempts to shrink the wooden wonder to 1:72 scale.

DIY SOS (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 16th November 2021)

Comedian Rhod Gilbert dons his hard hat as guest presenter for this ambitious build in Brandesburton near Hull, East Yorkshire. The team are joined by local volunteers to transform an overgrown 2.5 acres into a purpose-built adventure campsite for the St Michael’s Youth Project (St Mike’s), which receives funding from Children in Need.

Shetland (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 17th November 2021)

Having reached a dead end, Perez returns to the incident board in a fresh search for clues and soon finds that Carrie McAndrew, the chef on Eamon’s boat, was in debt to Niven Guthrie. Fiona Bedford also reveals that her husband is tracking her whereabouts, so must have known about her affair with Galbraith. Armed with this information, Perez delves deeper into Bedford’s movements on the day of Galbraith’s death. Meanwhile, as Donna grows weaker she asks Duncan for one last favour, a request that leaves him horrified.

Britain’s Scenic Railways (More4 | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 17th November 2021)

The documentary follows the route of the Hogwarts Express to Glenfinnan station, where a piece of railway history is up for sale. A Highlands helicopter ride reveals how climate change is threatening the line, and cameras follow efforts to restore a cherished steam locomotive to the Strathspey Railway.

Scotland’s Best Dog (BBC Scotland/HD & BBC iPlayer only Thursday 18th November 2021) ** NEW SERIES **

Proud pet owners and their hopeful hounds compete for the coveted Golden Bone trophy. Along with their proud humans, each week three pooches will be tested on a number of challenges before a panel of judges – dog-lover Kaye Adams, animal behaviourist River McDonald and SSPCA veteran, and dog trainer, Alan Grant.

Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (Channel 5/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Friday 19th November 2021)

Rob Bell explores the lost railways of Northern Ireland, starting in Belfast, where they helped to create a city and a world-renowned shipbuilding centre. Rob’s railway route takes him from the Irish Sea to the Atlantic coast, and, on a visit to Armagh, he learns of a campaign to restore the Belfast to Armagh route and visits the site of the Armagh railway disaster, which proved a watershed moment for railway safety.

Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Friday 19th November 2021)

The presenter explores Kent, and investigates the curiously named Leeds Castle. She also takes a look round Chatham and its historic dockyard, which, as it turns out, is home to not only the world’s only working Victorian Ropery, but also Britain’s only female master rope maker. Susan concludes her trip at one of the most iconic and recognisable views of Britain – the White Cliffs of Dover.

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

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