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John Prescott crosses to the ‘dark side’ to visit the Soreen factory.
John Prescott crosses to the ‘dark side’ to visit the Soreen factory. Photograph: Alysoun Sharpe/Shadowcat Films
John Prescott crosses to the ‘dark side’ to visit the Soreen factory. Photograph: Alysoun Sharpe/Shadowcat Films

TV tonight: former deputy PM John Prescott gets saucy in Worcestershire

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An all-star cast provide voices for Tove Jansson’s lovable creations, while Anita Rani and Ore Oduba present a dance competition. Here’s what to watch this evening

British Made With John Prescott
8pm, Channel 5

After his Made in Yorkshire series, the one-time deputy PM John Prescott dons hairnet and overalls for a cheerful investigation into what goes into singularly British brands. First up, he’s in Worcestershire for a tour of the Lea & Perrins factory, where he encounters a lethal-looking onion-puncturing machine. Then the proud Yorkshireman heads over to “the dark side” (Lancashire) to learn how the sticky, chewy yet squidgy Soreen malt loaf comes to life. Gwilym Mumford

Moominvalley
5.30pm, Sky One

The residents of Moominvalley. Photograph: Gusty Animations

This new animated take on Tove Jansson’s lovable blobs is a charmer, with voices provided by Rosamund Pike, Matt Berry and Taron Egerton. In this heart-warming double bill, Mymble arrives and it’s clear her naughty children are going to be a right pain. Then, Moomintroll finds a potential friend in a dragon. Hannah Verdier

BBC Young Dancer 2019
8pm, BBC Four

Anita Rani and the 2016 Strictly champion Ore Oduba present a talent contest as diverse as any, but themed by episode. First, it’s five of the UK’s best south Asian dancers, taking on the classical Indian styles kathak and bharatanatyam for a place in the upcoming final at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Jack Seale

Pilgrimage: The Road to Rome
9pm, BBC Two

The eight celebrities taking part in this challenge have certainly put in the legwork, yomping earnestly from Switzerland toward St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. With 65km still to go, they debate the origin of religion, before pondering perhaps the biggest question of all: what happens if Les Dennis meets the pope? Graeme Virtue

Woody Guthrie: Three Chords and the Truth
9pm, BBC Four

The main takeaway from this stirring documentary is the modern resonance of the songs and ideas of “Dust Bowl balladeer” Guthrie, who once even locked horns with Donald Trump’s father. Billy Bragg, Tom Morello and Ani DiFranco are among those bearing witness to his enduring vision. Phil Harrison

Let’s Talk About Sex
10pm, Channel 4

In essence, a clip show of old sex-ed videos, this series has been enlivened by the presence of Danny Dyer, offering sage and often hilarious advice to his daughter Sunnie. In this final episode, Dyer – along with a handful of talking heads – look at how attitudes to same-sex relationships have changed. GM

Film choice

Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange. Photograph: Marvel

Doctor Strange (Scott Derrickson, 2016), 8.30pm, ITV
Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) journey from Manhattan neurosurgeon to Tibetan necromancer is a thrilling adventure, full of wondrous effects and magical characters – Tilda Swinton’s Ancient One, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s astral student Mordo and Mads Mikkelsen’s evil Kaecilius among them. Paul Howlett

Live sport

Cycling: Tour of Turkey 11am, Eurosport 1. Stage four from Balıkesir to Bursa.

One-Day Cup cricket: Sussex v Surrey 12.55pm, Sky Sports Cricket. Hove’s 1st Central County Ground hosts the group match.

Championship football: Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday 7.30pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Preceded by Sunderland v Doncaster at 5pm.

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