PICK OF THE DAY

PAUL HOLLYWOOD EATS JAPAN

9PM, CH4 ★★★★ Joanna Lumley, Sue Perkins and James May are just some of the presenters who have visited Japan of late and now, it’s the turn of the Bake Off judge to head to the Land of the Rising Sun. Paul’s culinary and cultural adventure begins in Tokyo, where he embraces the Japanese love of themed restaurants, and reluctantly takes part in the even weirder concept of solo karaoke. Then, it’s time for a death-defying karting tour of the city while dressed as a Mutant Ninja Turtle, alongside a heavymetal singer called Ladybeard (right). Only in Japan.

LIFE AND BIRTH

8PM, BBC1 ★★★★

This series is certainly on the graphic side, but it is also a moving, if at times unbearably tense, celebration of the joy – and pain – of giving birth. This week, Samantha, who is expecting her first baby, needs all the support of her partner, Jordan, in the delivery room. But he doesn’t like the sight of blood, and is none too keen…

HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG HAPPY AT HOME

8.30PM, ITV ★★★

It’s not just people who are bored during lockdown – dogs are, too, it seems. And so, here’s a new series packed with ideas to keep your pet pooch entertained at home. In this first episode of four, Ben Fogle looks at the challenge of keeping your dog fit. Anyone for doggie yoga?

INSIDE THE FACTORY

9PM, BBC2 ★★★★

Fancy a boozy night in? Then join Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey as they delve into the world of liqueurs. Gregg learns all about their production at a huge factory in Ireland, where they produce 540,000 bottles a day of a famous creamy local tipple, while Cherry investigates the science behind aperitifs. MIKE MULVIHILL