TV tonight: the amazing story of the first animal to poo

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TV tonight: the amazing story of the first animal to poo

The Guardian · 3 hours ago

Tonight's TV highlights include the latest episode of Chris Packham's Evolution on BBC Two, which traces how early creatures developed a digestive exit point, alongside a mix of documentary, drama and reality offerings across other channels. The line-up reflects the Guardian's regular evening TV guide, spanning history, medical drama, fantasy and reality television.

Key picks include Evolution (9pm, BBC Two), exploring the origins of the anus via the ancient urbilaterian organism from 570 million years ago; The Ghettos & the Holocaust (11.50am, PBS America), using diaries and archive footage to document the Warsaw ghetto; 24 Hours in A&E (9pm, Channel 4), following real emergency cases including a horse-riding accident and a possible stroke; House of the Dragon (9pm, Sky Atlantic), continuing the Targaryen power struggle; Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives (10pm, Channel 4), introducing Traveller influencer Trewley Precious Temple; and Secrets of the Celebrity Sex Tapes (12.05am, Channel 4), revisiting the Mimi Faust scandal.

  • Evolution (BBC Two) explains how animals evolved an anus, 570m years ago.
  • 24 Hours in A&E and House of the Dragon also feature tonight.
  • Reality shows Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives and celebrity sex tape documentary air later.

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