TV Planner
Saturday February 17 New Zealand By Train, Channel 4
New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes. This two-part series, narrated by Julie Walters, explores three of the country’s major scenic rail journeys, revealing jaw-dropping scenery that’s only visible by rail.
Pete Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin,
Sky Documentaries & NOW
Discover English punk singersongwriter and The Libertines’ legendary front man, Peter Doherty, as he plunges into the depths of addiction at the very height of his popularity.
Criminal Assets Bureau, Virgin Media One
On June 26, 1996, Veronica Guerin was murdered. A week later, the Oireachtas passed the Proceeds of Crime Bill, and by October the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) began to change the way organised crime is policed, becoming an international blueprint for others.
Sunday February 18 The Great Pottery Throw Down, Channel 4
The battle of the clay continues, as host Siobhán Mcsweeney and judges Keith Brymer Jones and Rich Miller welcome potters, all competing to be crowned champion. This week, the six remaining potters make modern lighting, using black and white clay.
Magnum PI, Sky Showcase & NOW
After a high-stakes homicide case falls apart at trial, Katsumoto asks Magnum to help him stop a killer from walking free. Meanwhile, Higgins helps Jin Jeong with a mystery of his own.
The BAFTA Film Awards, BBC One
With an audience of nominees including the stars of Barbie, Oppenheimer and Maestro, who will be taking home one of the BAFTA masks? The evening will also feature a Saltburninspired performance of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ from Sophie Ellis-bextor.
Monday February 19 Life in a Million Ads, Monday, RTÉ One
In this documentary, Róisín Murphy dives into the fascinating world of online marketplaces where you can buy and sell just about anything. With over a million subscribers and millions of ads, Róisín uncovers the stories behind some of the buyers and sellers.
George Clarke’s Old House, New Home, Channel 4
George Clarke helps more people make their period homes fit for modern life. George is in Manchester to drag an Edwardian home into the modern day. And in London he meets Flo, a firsttime buyer whose 1930s flat needs a re-jig to make it work.
The Chronicles Of Armagh, BBC One
Filmed over 12 months and narrated by Armagh-born actor Colin Morgan, this series follows a year in the less urban parts of an ancient city and its surrounding villages, where people’s lives are rooted in nature and the seasons that shape it.
Tuesday February 20 Joe Lycett vs Sewage, Channel 4
Comedian Joe Lycett investigates the huge quantities of untreated sewage that are discharged into rivers and seas every day. He meets people affected by the issue, making some shocking discoveries about how this has been allowed to happen.
The Hairy Bikers Go West, BBC Two
The Hairy Bikers explore Lancashire and for Dave, the trip is an emotional homecoming as he was born in the county. They start their trip in Morecambe Bay, where they are on the hunt for a good breakfast at a farm café at the end of the bay.
Home of the Year, RTÉ One
Judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Sara Cosgrove celebrate the creativity and individuality of homeowners in the tenth series of Home of the Year. Episode one features an old school house in Cork, an ecominded self-build in Clare and 1960s house in Dublin.