The Truth About Cosmetic Treatments (BBC1, 8pm)
THE two-part investigation into the impact procedures can have on our physical and mental health concludes as activist and blogger Mehreen Baig researches a non-surgical bum lift and an expensive procedure that claims to remove cellulite permanently but requires a high pain threshold. Michael Mosley scrutinises the science behind fat freezing and fat heating, and learns about the use of anabolic steroids for body enhancement. He also compares the latest infrared-light weight-loss technology with traditional exercise.
All Creatures Great and Small (C5, 9pm)
CHANNEL 5 has been the home of the documentary series The Yorkshire Vet since 2015, but now it is tackling the most famous Yorkshire-based vet of them all with a new period drama based on the books by James Herriot. Newcomer Nicholas Ralph takes on the role played by Christopher Timothy in the BBC version as newly qualified vet James, who is struggling to find work in 1930s Glasgow. His mother thinks he should take a job on the docks, but instead, he pursues his dream of working with animals and attends an interview in Yorkshire.
Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum (STV, 9pm)
BACK in May, a heavily pregnant Sheridan Smith took a starring role in an episode of ITV’s Isolation Stories series of short dramas. However, she also filmed this documentary which tells the story of her pregnancy, and explores her struggles with mental health. It follows the actress and singer through her first scans, pre-natal classes and sessions with a specialist therapist, and also looks at the resources available for other mums-to-be in need of support.
War on Plastic: The Fight Goes On (BBC1, 9pm)
HUGH Fearnley-Whittingstall and Anita Rani present an update on the campaign against single-use plastic, challenging a family from Berwick to go plastic-free on a budget. Hugh discovers what becomes of the packaging for pre-packed sandwiches, and Anita conducts experiments on teabags to discover the secrets of their construction. The programme also examines how the coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in single-use plastic for safety reasons.
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