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UK TV programmes to watch this week : 08/04/2023

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Wild Isles (BBC 1/HD | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | Sunday 9th April 2023)

Ocean. Series 1, episode 5. David Attenborough introduces the colourful underwater world of Britain and Ireland’s oceans, including thousands of grey seals congregating on the Norfolk shoreline to give birth. Rich beds of sea grass act as important carbon storage areas, as well as providing home for seahorses, while on the shallow seabed, the spider crab undergoes a mass migration of epic scale.

For the Love of Paul O’Grady (ITV/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 9th April 2023)

A tribute to the late presenter, comedian and chat-show host, whose unexpected death at the age of 67 prompted a flood of tributes from viewers, his entertainment colleagues and even Camilla, Queen Consort. This special celebratory film features highlights from his incredible career and interviews with those who knew him best.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 12th April 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The teams set off for checkpoint four – the remote outpost of Churchill that is only accessible by a twice-weekly train and where polar bears can outnumber people. One team make their first major mistake of the race trying to get to Calgary – they’ll need to make a race-changing decision to get to the train in time. Another pair encounter a family of missionaries who make them question their reasons for running the race. And one contestant gets more than they bargained for when a bear blocks their path to the train, putting their race in jeopardy.

Late Night Lycett (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 14th 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 – his 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 : 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.

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