The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

Documentary following RSPCA officers responding to reports of ill-treatment of dogs. In Manchester, cameras follow a joint operation between police and trading standards to raid a farm where it is suspected that dogs are being bred illegally. In Birmingham, Scott's latest case is that of a bull terrier that has been left to fend for itself in a flat for several days, and Nicola pays a return visit to a woman in south Wales who has refused the RSPCA entry to her premises in the past.

In Birmingham, Herchy Boal visits an English bull terrier that is in a terrible state after being left in its own filth in a room with no food or water, while Luton inspector Stephanie deals with a disobedient Japanese Akita that is running circles around its owner.

The coastguard is called in to rescue a rottweiler stranded on mudflats on the River Dee, Merseyside. Justin encounters one of the most shocking cases of his career. Boisterous rescue dog Sian is given help to find some inner peace.

Inspector Lyndsey Taylor attempts to rescue Lilly, an abandoned Staffie who is very underweight and heavily pregnant. Cameras also follow Chief Inspector Mark Gent who provides flood assistance to a Dogue de Bordeaux and many of the people whose livelihoods were devastated by December 2015's Storm Desmond.

RSPCA'S officer Anthony helps Timmy, a neglected elderly collie cross who is found in a house surrounded by his own mess with a huge tumour on his face. Meanwhile, Inspector Helen meets Archie, a stroppy shih-tzu whose fur is so matted he can barely see or hear.

Inspector Anthony is quick to act when a man is caught beating one of his dogs on CCTV, before coming to the aid of a homeless man and his injured Labrador Josie, who needs immediate treatment on a nasty wound. Six puppies found at the roadside are given a second chance at life thanks to a dedicated network of volunteer foster carers, and co-host Angellica Bell meets Rolo, a spaniel-poodle cross that was rescued from a puppy farm and now works as a therapy dog.

The comedian assists vet Gwen as she takes on the case of Staffordshire bull terrier Annie, who has a suspected broken leg and a mystery lump. In Carlisle, Inspector Sam tries to save the life of a severely beaten dog called Bruce.

Inspector Anthony Joynes investigates reports of a dog being beaten, but the owner is not going to let his pet go without a fight. Jacqui is called to a complex rehoming case.

Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers have had a major falling out, while another dog appears to have been left for dead.

Inspectors Becky Goulding and Sarah Bagley attempt to rescue a staffy called Rocky; Inspector Graham Hammond recounts the time he rescued Springer Spaniel Aero.