Long Live Britain

BBC1, 9PM

Three of the UK’s most preventable diseases are brought to the fore in this two-part series which delves into the heart of the nation’s health problems. With a staggering estimated 11 million people a year affected by Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and liver disease, it seems the UK needs a timely wake up call. Help is at hand though, from Julia Bradbury, Dr Phil Hammond and Phil Tufnell as they explain to viewers the ramifications of poor diet and lifestyle choices, and how to improve them. The programme features the UK’s biggest-ever combined health screening.