Pick of the Day | Wednesday 15 August

8.00, The Bill, ITV1
GUEST STAR Dempsey & Makepeace star Michael Brandon is the latest famous face to appear, but unfortunately it’s not in the guise of Sun Hill’s latest maverick cop… He plays a smooth casino owner who lets the cops use his premises for a sting operation, but trouble’s brewing as his glamorous young missus has her eye on Phil.

9.00, Robbie Coltrane: B Road Britain, ITV1
NEW SERIES Robbie switches off the sat nav and takes the scenic route from London to Glasgow, hoping to rediscover the joys of motoring. His epic journey leads to memorable encounters with some of Britain’s eccentric inhabitants. Unfortunately, ITV are inviting serious road rage as the show switches to Thursday next week! Map out your week accordingly.

10.00, Ann Widdecombe Versus Prostitution, ITV1
NEW SERIES The formidable Tory MP brings her no-nonsense attitude to social ills, starting off with the problem of prostitution. She visits Manchester, Southampton and Peterborough to meet pimps, prostitutes and kerb-crawlers, but her confrontational style leads to a drenching with beer. Never mind Ann, apparently it does wonders for your hair.