TV tonight: Michael Palin encounters ‘recycled chicken’ in the Philippines

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TV tonight: Michael Palin encounters ‘recycled chicken’ in the Philippines

The Guardian · 3 hours ago

This is an evening television guide featuring a diverse range of programmes across BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Featured highlights include adventurer Michael Palin exploring the Philippines and encountering economic hardship, Jamie Oliver demonstrating single-shot recipe preparation, a documentary examining the historical links between Britain's slave trade and institutional wealth-building, and several drama and film offerings for the evening's viewing.

– Michael Palin in the Philippines (9pm, Channel 5): exploring the country's complexities, Marcos family politics, and meeting residents facing poverty
– Jamie Oliver (8pm, Channel 4): cooking recipes in single takes, featuring dishes including camembert and onion rice
– Carnivore diet documentary (8.30pm, BBC One): examining whether an all-meat diet is healthy, featuring a bodybuilder and medical perspectives
– David Olusoga on slave trade wealth (9pm, BBC Two): second part exploring how 18th-century slave trade commerce funded British institutions including Bristol Old Vic
– Pete Wicks with Dogs Trust (BBC Two): fourth series profiling canine charity work and rescue dogs undergoing rehabilitation
– Romcom penultimate episode (BBC Two): featuring emotional storylines as lead character attends her grandmother's funeral
– Nickel Boys film (11.05pm, BBC Two): first-person perspective drama about a Black student in segregated 1960s Florida reform school
– Immaculate film (midnight, BBC Three): horror film starring Sydney Sweeney as an American nun experiencing mysterious pregnancy
– UEFA Nations League football (7.30pm, BBC Three): Northern Ireland versus Hungary

  • Michael Palin explores Philippines poverty and politics this evening
  • Diverse programming spans documentaries, cooking, romance and horror films
  • BBC Two offers historical drama and award-winning independent film late into night

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