Paul Merton reveals the mysteries of China to British viewers in this new four-part travel documentary series. He will be casting a wryly observant eye on the new cultural revolution taking place in China as he explores a country that is home to one in four human beings on the planet and has the fastest growing economy in the world. Each episode will see Merton giving his unique take on this vast country that is still associated in people’s minds with Chairman Mao and The Great Wall.

This week Paul arrives in Shanghai, China’s most dynamic and moneyed city. He has dinner with powerful socialites and visits a park where hundreds of parents gather to find a match for their sons or daughters. Being a wealthy westerner, it’s not long before Paul attracts quite a lot of interest.

Monday 11th June, Channel Five