The Hotel Inspector

Like numerous other series (Gordon's Kitchen Nightmares - restaurants; Mary, Queen of Shops - boutiques), 'The Hotel Inspector' works to a formula.

This means a hotel which is failing, with difficult owners, brings in an expert (Ruth Watson for the first three series) who stands back and finds out what needs doing, then ensures it is done.

Of course this means conflict between owners and expert, and a good hour for the viewer - it is always entertaining, after all, to watch someone else make a hash of things.

Ruth Watson's no-nonsense style, without being offensive, is perfect for this kind of programme. From series four, a new inspector - Alex Polizzi - is slightly less abrasive, but not less insightful.