Tag: Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 14/09/2024

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 15th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

A train is taken over by cyber terrorists on a night-time journey from Glasgow to London, leaving an off-duty cop on board to team up with the acting technical director at the National Cyber Security Centre in a bid to beat the bad guys. But with no idea of who they are fighting and a few other passengers who may not be as innocent as they look, it seems they are in for a long night. Real-time thriller, starring Joe Cole, Alexandra Roach, David Threlfall and Sharon Small.

Nightsleeper (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 16th September 2024)

The cyber attack on the rail network prevents Abby from seeing the obstacles in the sleeper’s path, leaving her in a race against time to avert disaster. But with the Minister of Transport proving a less-than-ideal ally, and the so-called Driver always seeming to be one step ahead, it becomes clear that she’s going to have to think outside the box to bring the train to a halt.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 17th September 2024)

New headteacher Steve Savage updates the school rules before discovering one pupil may be facing more issues than meets the eye. A new student has the misfortune of becoming Schuey’s next target and Nicky and Debs clash over some unexpected cash after a devastating loss.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 18th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The pressure is on with just 39 minutes between all of the teams as they face the final leg of their journey, a 2,750km race across the Andes into Chile. Race leaders Kola and Mary Ellen walk a financial tightrope with just 10 percent of their budget left while Jeff and Freddy decide to make the most of the last stretch with an Argentinian steak dinner. Scott and Sam resort to selling hot dogs to boost their budget and Kelly and Jeremy take a different route to the rest of the teams but a broken-down bus pushes them hours behind.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024)

Yorkshire Coast. Series 1, episode 2. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton head to Yorkshire’s coastline to enjoy jaw-dropping scenery along the county’s 90 miles of of North Sea which skirts it. They’ll be visiting iconic locations, and will also be venturing off the beaten track to uncover hidden gems that are regularly missed by many seasoned sightseers. Their journey starts in Robin Hood’s Bay, a small village nestled between Whitby and Scarborough.

All Creatures Great and Small (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Thursday 19th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

To All Our Boys. Series 5, episode 1. Return of the drama, starring Nicholas Ralph. It is Spring 1941 and with the Second World War under way, Siegfried is taking up the slack at the surgery, while Mrs Hall and Helen are considering their contribution within the community, and Carmody is eager to step up.

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

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 07/09/2024

Pet Shop Boys: Radio 2 in the Park (BBC 2/HD | 10:00pm to 11:35pm | Sunday 8th September 2024)

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe’s headline performance on the main stage at the festival in Moor Park, Preston.

Mr Bates vs the Post Office: The Impact (itv1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:05pm | Monday 9th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In January 2024, the drama series Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the story of the faulty Horizon computer and the subpostmasters wrongfully accused of theft to a national audience. In this follow-up documentary, the former subpostmasters and subpostmistresses involved talk about the impact of the drama, while more come forward to tell their heart-breaking stories for the first time. Narrated by Toby Jones.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 10th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

A kind gesture to Amy quickly lands Joe in trouble on his first day as acting headteacher and a new face is brought in to save the day. Libby struggles when no one believes she’s being harassed but finds an unlikely ally in Kelly Jo. Amy asks for help as she struggles with the cost-of-living crisis.

Grand Designs (Channel 4/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 11th September 2024)

Kevin McCloud looks back at some of the most incredible projects Grand Designs has followed in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. He takes a look at the most experimental projects, the largest and the smallest, the longest and the shortest, the most agonising and the most emotional projects, as well as the greenest and those that have been genuinely life-changing. He celebrates the triumphs, commiserates the disasters and enjoys some of the funniest scenes, as well as giving an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the filming of some of the most iconic moments in Grand Designs history.

Celebrity Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 11th September 2024) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

In the penultimate leg of the race, the teams travel from Tigre up high in the far north of Argentina to the 10,000 year-old mountain town of Tilcara. The teams have just four days and limited budges to traverse almost half the length of Argentina. Race leaders Scott and Sam opt to take the road less travelled, feeling the pressure of their big ferry spend, while Kelly and Jeremy take the most direct route. Kola and Mary Ellen come up with a plan to stretch their budget as they’re left with just 19 percent of what they had and Jeff and Freddy are determined to make up the time they’ve lost.

Yorkshire Great and Small with Dan and Helen (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Thursday 12th September 2024) ** NEW SERIES **

Western Dales. Series 1, episode 1. Dan Walker and Helen Skelton explore Yorkshire’s natural beauty and seek out its hidden gems, teaming up with the folk at the heart of this celebrated county. Their adventure begins in Malham, where they marvel at the natural wonder of Malham Cove, a limestone formation carved out during the last Ice Age. Plus, Dan and Helen are blown away by the Ribblehead Viaduct.

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