TV tonight: Michael Palin travels through the Philippines
British broadcasters offer a varied evening lineup, from Michael Palin's travel documentary in the Philippines to David Olusoga's history series on Britain's slave traders and the penultimate episode of romcom Colin from Accounts.
This evening's British television schedule features a broad mix of genres from established presenters, touching on travel, social issues and popular culture.
Palin explores the Philippines
Channel 5 airs another episode of Michael Palin's travel series set in the Philippines, where the veteran traveller navigates a complex and challenging country. The episode covers the political drama surrounding the Marcos family following president Bongbong's return to power, revealing along the way that he is a fan of Monty Python. Palin also witnesses the country's poverty, meeting a woman who sells so-called "recycled chicken".
Other highlights
Channel 4 presents a new series from Jamie Oliver, Jamie's 20 Minute Meals, in which he cooks his recipes in a single continuous shot. BBC One airs Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley, examining whether an all-meat diet is beneficial, featuring a bodybuilder who follows the carnivore diet alongside doctors offering their perspectives. BBC Two continues its two-part documentary with David Olusoga on Britain's historical slave trade, with the second episode focusing on Bristol, where wealth from the trade funded local charities and buildings. On U&W, Pete Wicks returns for a fourth series following the work of the Dogs Trust charity, while BBC Two shows the penultimate episode of romantic comedy Colin from Accounts.
Film and sport
Film choices for the evening include Nickel Boys, based on Colson Whitehead's novel, and the horror film Immaculate, starring Sydney Sweeney. Sports fans can also watch a Uefa Nations League football match between Northern Ireland and Hungary.
