PICK OF THE DAY

Inside The Foreign Office

9PM, BBC2

Filmed over a turbulent year, this new, three-part series has been granted privileged access to the private world of British diplomats, in Whitehall and in embassies around the globe. In this first film, we follow the diplomats as they wrestle with a series of crises and challenges from Burma to Russia, while the then new Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson (right), settles into his role. But the main thrust of the series is to look at how the UK can maintain its influence on the ever changing world stage – and, in doing so, protect the UK’s security.

Children In Need Rocks 2018

8.30PM, BBC1

Ahead of tomorrow night’s fundraising extravaganza comes this charity concert, held at Wembley Arena earlier this month. Fearne Cotton and Clara Amfo host the star-studded event, with

Rod Stewart, George Ezra, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Jess Glynne and Rita Ora among the music stars taking to the stage.

Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape

8.30PM, ITV

Gino D’Acampo reaches an area he has never visited before, the hidden gem of the Conero Riviera, which is hailed as the new Tuscany. Here, Gino visits an ancient vineyard, where he makes a sweet treat to go with their famous red wine, and takes to the water to get the best view of this spectacular stretch of coast.

Live At The Apollo

10PM, BBC2

The stand-up show returns for a 14th series, with seven new episodes. The first is hosted by Ellie Taylor, star of The Mash Report, who introduces sets from controversial comedian Tez Ilyas (‘If you don’t know much about Muslims, you’ll recognise us from that hit BBC series – the news’) and rising comedy star Fin Taylor.