PICK OF THE DAY

The World’s Most

Expensive Toys

9PM, CH4

While many parents spend this time of year scrabbling around looking for bargain toys to put under the Christmas tree, the UK’s burgeoning population of superwealthy mums and dads simply hand their bank account details to a growing network of bespoke, high-end suppliers. From £22,500 doll’s houses to crystal-encrusted rocking horses, there are presents to suit the deepest of pockets, as this jaw-dropping documentary reveals. Don’t let the children watch it, or you’ll discover just how bad pester power can be.

Who Do You Think You Are?

8PM, BBC1

Actor Ricky Tomlinson explores his Liverpudlian roots in the final episode, which follows the Scouser as he discovers that he comes from generations of carters. Transporting goods into what was the British Empire’s busiest port, Ricky’s ancestors’ lot was a far from happy one, as he is increasingly horrified to discover.

MasterChef: The Professionals

8PM, BBC2

Just over six weeks ago, 48 of the UK’s most ambitious chefs embarked on the quest of a lifetime. Now, just three remain to prepare the ultimate three-course menu under the watchful eyes of Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace. Who will walk away with this year’s crown?

The Secret Life Of The Zoo At Christmas

8PM, CH4

We return to Chester Zoo for a festive special, in which a birth causes concern among the tapirs, and Iblis the Asiatic lion gets busy inspecting the Christmas tree. But the stars of the show are undoubtedly the orang-utans, enjoying their Christmas stockings. A joyful, comical and adorable sight. SH