The Hotel Inspector

In the charming village of Bramber, East Sussex, friends Jack and Danny have gambled everything on running the 16th-century Castle Inn, a 20-bedroom pub and restaurant. Alas, after six months, their dream is starting to feel like a nightmare. Occupancy has plummeted, bills are sky-high, and with Jack's wedding fund raided and Danny's young family uprooted, failure simply isn't an option. Alex Polizzi steps in to try and help turn things around.

Alex Polizzi heads to the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, to face one of her toughest challenges yet: 24-year-old landlord Hendrik who's never worked behind a bar in his life. Alex finds him struggling to assert himself, with a menu priced by guesswork and a beer garden that's more eyesore than asset. Despite his parents' help, the family dynamic is fractured, with Hendrik unable to lead his parents. Communication is breaking down and time is running out. Alex sets out to transform both the pub - from stripping back the clutter to overhauling the food offer - and the landlord. She knows that Hendrik needs more than business advice - he needs to find his voice and step up as a leader.

Alex Polizzi is in the south coast maritime city of Southampton to come to the aid of pub owners Jeremy and Stewart who run the Platform Tavern. Steeped in maritime history and right next to the city's busy docks, this pub has been loved by visitors and locals alike for generations - but it's now at risk of closing its doors for good.