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TV Guide Thu, 17/05/2012

03:00
Globe Trekker

Eastern Canada
Zoe D'Amato, native of Nova Scotia, uncovers hidden gems about a country she thought she had covered. Series 15

04:00
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Thames Valley - Thames Valley Meandering
As Sophie goes west out of London into the Thames Valley she finds a large and intricate series of miniature towns, villages and castles in the slightly eccentric Model Village at Beaconsfield. Series 1

04:30
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Oxford - Town and Gown
Sophie is on home turf as she makes her way around Oxford, the famed university town. Series 1

05:00
Flavours of Greece

The Dodecanese & Eastern Aegean
Charlie Ottley takes a steamy dip in one of the marine hot springs in Lesbos, then finds himself in the middle of a traditional Easter firework war. Series 1

05:30
Glutton For Punishment

Navy Frigate Head Cook
This week Bob enlists in the Navy. His ultimate mission? To get good grub on deck for a shipful of hungry crew and one tough Captain - all in the midst of a training operation at sea. Series 1

06:00
Globe Trekker

Western Canada
Today Zay Harding visits the west of Canada, bigger than the European Union, yet home to a mere 9 million people. Series 10

07:00
Great Scenic Railways-New Zealand

Greenbrook Vintage Railway and Driving Creek Railway
The journey starts in the Franklin District and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway located just outside of Auckland for a true taste of what railroading was like in New Zealand a hundred years ago. Series 1

07:30
Life's A Trip

Dubai - Live Without Caring About Money
Nowhere on the planet is luxury more concentrated than in Dubai. Costs be damned, Andrew Anthony is going to live like the top .001 percent of the planet for 24 hours. Series 1

08:00
Floyd On Africa Cape Town - Part 2

08:30
Floyd Uncorked Burgundy

09:00
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Herfordshire/Bedfordshire - Slumbering Commuters
Sophie finds herself in the commuter belt immediately north of London and the ruined castle of Berkhamsted. Series 1

09:30
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Suffolk/Cambridge - Market Towns and Stately Homes
Sophie heads to the historic market towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Lavenham and visits Aspall's Cyder Brewery. Series 1

10:00
Flavours of Greece

The Dodecanese & Eastern Aegean
Charlie Ottley takes a steamy dip in one of the marine hot springs in Lesbos, then finds himself in the middle of a traditional Easter firework war. Series 1

10:30
Glutton For Punishment

Kung-Fu Tea Challenge
The Kung-fu tea ceremony remains an important part of social etiquette in Hangzhou, China. Bob Blumer's challenge is to pour tea from behind his back at great height and with even greater precision. Series 2

11:00
Globe Trekker

Eastern Canada
Zoe D'Amato, native of Nova Scotia, uncovers hidden gems about a country she thought she had covered. Series 15

12:00
Hollywood and Vines

Ontario Pt1
Jason and Terry start with the annual Niagara Ontario Wine Auction before heading off to meet comedian Dan Ackroyd, the proud owner of Ackroyd Wines. Featuring Michael Madsen and Christopher Walken. Series 2

12:30
Hollywood and Vines

Ontario Pt2
In this episode the two hosts explore the Niagara region of Canada and get acquainted with some famous winemaking siblings. Featuring John Cusack, Kiefer Sutherland and Rob Marshall. Series 2


Afternoon

13:00
Intrepid Journeys

Tajikistan
One half of the much loved Topp Twins, Lynda Topp journeys the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan up to heights of 4,655 metres stopping in villages where farmers still use oxen to pull their ploughs. Series 3

14:00
The Ethical Hedonist

Las Vegas
Bob Kelly time in Las Vegas starts by experiencing some of the hedonistic highlights of the city, before meeting up with some true Las Vegans. Series 1

15:00
Globe Trekker

Ice Treks
Presenter Zay Harding will be ski touring the legendary Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt where he will be undertaking a tough journey on skis through France, Italy and Switzerland. Series 12

16:00
Glutton For Punishment

Goat Milking Competition
Bob Blumer is about to meet his match - a mean-tempered 150lb nanny goat at the Goat Milking Competition in Pennsylvania. Will he succeed or be udderly defeated? Series 2

16:30
Flavours of South Africa

The Dutch Heritage
From the slave quarters of the Bo Kaap and super chic Camp’s Bay to the wilderness of the Karoo, Charlie treads in the footsteps of the early Dutch settlers and examines their culinary influence. Series 1

17:00
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Herfordshire/Bedfordshire - Slumbering Commuters
Sophie finds herself in the commuter belt immediately north of London and the ruined castle of Berkhamsted. Series 1

17:30
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Suffolk/Cambridge - Market Towns and Stately Homes
Sophie heads to the historic market towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Lavenham and visits Aspall's Cyder Brewery. Series 1


Evening

18:00
Globe Trekker

South Atlantic
Join traveller Zay Harding on an epic adventure from the southernmost tip of Argentina all the way to Antarctica. Series 14

19:00
The Blue Continent

Samoa & Cook Islands
Follow Camilla Andersen as she is scootering around the tiny island of Rarotonga, taking in the lava fields of Savaii at sunrise and getting a bird's eye view of the stunning blue lagoon. Series 1

20:00
Globe Trekker

London
Brianna Barnes visits Britain's exciting capital city, which blends its rich and varied history with a modern day culture, perpetually evolving into the London of today. Series 15

21:00
Essential

London
In this action-packed show Sarah Cawood dips her toes into London's buzzy West End and pretends to be a Princess at the Palace of Westminster. Series 2

21:30
Travel Today

May
Gareth Davis sniffs out saltcod in the Norwegian port of Bergen, Danny Robins parties at the Faroe Islands' G Festival, and Julie Peasgood relaxes in the Scilly Isles. Series 8

22:00
Globe Trekker

Istanbul
Estelle Bingham begins her tour of this ancient city at Topkapi Palace, once home to sultans and their concubines. Series 8


Night

23:00
Third Class Traveller

Istanbul
Julian's third-class travel in Turkey is also his toughest. Istanbul turns out to be a city as divided as the two continents it sits upon. Series 1

00:00
The Blue Continent

Samoa & Cook Islands
Follow Camilla Andersen as she is scootering around the tiny island of Rarotonga, taking in the lava fields of Savaii at sunrise and getting a bird's eye view of the stunning blue lagoon. Series 1

01:00
Globe Trekker

London
Brianna Barnes visits Britain's exciting capital city, which blends its rich and varied history with a modern day culture, perpetually evolving into the London of today. Series 15

02:00
Essential

London
In this action-packed show Sarah Cawood dips her toes into London's buzzy West End and pretends to be a Princess at the Palace of Westminster. Series 2

02:30
Travel Today

May
Gareth Davis sniffs out saltcod in the Norwegian port of Bergen, Danny Robins parties at the Faroe Islands' G Festival, and Julie Peasgood relaxes in the Scilly Isles. Series 8

03:00
Globe Trekker

Istanbul
Estelle Bingham begins her tour of this ancient city at Topkapi Palace, once home to sultans and their concubines. Series 8

04:00
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Herfordshire/Bedfordshire - Slumbering Commuters
Sophie finds herself in the commuter belt immediately north of London and the ruined castle of Berkhamsted. Series 1

04:30
Sophie Grigson-Home Counties

Suffolk/Cambridge - Market Towns and Stately Homes
Sophie heads to the historic market towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Lavenham and visits Aspall's Cyder Brewery. Series 1

05:00
Flavours of Greece

Athens, The Cyclades and Kalymnos
In this archipelagic episode Charlie Ottley joins the sponge divers of Kalymnos for a journey to the bottom of the sea and some underwater canapés. Series 1

05:30
Glutton For Punishment

Kona Coffee Picking Competition
In this episode, Bob will compete in the Kona Coffee Picking Contest. He'll have only three frenzied minutes to pick the most perfectly ripe cherry coffee beans that he can grab. Series 1