TV tonight: David Olusoga's epic series about the British empire

Tonight's TV offerings promise an eclectic mix of drama, documentary, and comedy.

For those who've been waiting to see how the empire built its vast fortune on the backs of enslaved Africans, David Olusoga returns with the final episode of his epic series "Empire". In this penultimate instalment, he delves into the brutal world of transatlantic slave trade at Bunce Island, a notorious hub where millions were forcibly sold. The fallout from the American revolution then takes him to Australia, where he explores the dark legacy of colonialism and its impact on the indigenous population.

On BBC One, Sara Cox embarks on her gruelling 135-mile walk/jog/run challenge for Children in Need, an annual charity event that raises vital funds for disadvantaged children. The highlight of the evening promises to be a heartwarming performance by a children's choir who will sing Coldplay's emotional ballad "Yellow".

Meanwhile, Channel 4's "Unreported World" tackles a harrowing topic: the systematic murder of Arab citizens in Israel, with hundreds going unsolved each year. Krishnan Guru-Murthy investigates allegations of links to organised crime, security forces complicity, and government cover-ups.

On BBC Two, Monty Don is busily cultivating a new woodland garden from scratch, while an ardent acer fan has amassed 70 varieties in her Buckinghamshire garden. If you need some gardening inspiration, tune in to "Gardeners' World".

Sky Max offers the fifth instalment of its spin-off series "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon", which promises plenty of action as Daryl and his companions face off against hordes of zombies.

Other highlights include an instant tear-jerker documentary about performance poet Andrea Gibson, supported by their wife during a terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis, and Argentina's Oscar contender "BelΓ©n", based on the true story of a young woman wrongly jailed for homicide.
 
Meh, another night of TV shows that just seem to be hitting me with more drama and less substance πŸ€”. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's great that they're tackling tough topics like the slave trade and colonialism, but is this really what we need more of? Can't we have some documentaries on innovation or science instead? Or even just a good old-fashioned comedy night?

And what's up with all these charity events? Sara Cox's challenge sounds tough, I'll give her that, but can't she just donate to the cause directly? Do we really need TV to tell us about it? πŸ€‘
 
awww thats so emotional watching that documentary about Andrea gibson, it must be heartbreaking seeing her go thru that struggle πŸ€—. i love how sarah cox is supporting children in need by taking on that challenge, its really inspiring πŸ’–. and oh man, the walking dead series sounds like a wild ride πŸŽ₯! but what im most looking forward to is watching "belen" it seems like such a powerful true story about fighting for justice πŸ’ͺ.
 
im not sure if i'm excited for empire or not lol. i mean its going to be another super emotional rollercoaster ride but its just so triggering 🀯. anyway, cant wait to see saras challenge on bbc one tho! 135 miles is crazy πŸ’ͺ. and im curious about that unreported world episode, hope it sparks some real change πŸ‘Š. also, monty dont forget to share your gardening tips lol 🌱. sky maxs walking dead is always a good way to spend an evening, but i'm not sure how long this daryl thing will keep me entertained 😐.
 
I'm all for more content like David Olusoga's series "Empire" but I gotta say, I'm still not sure how accurate the history is gonna be πŸ€”. As much as I love learning about the past, it can get pretty confusing when you're trying to keep up with all the different timelines and events. And have we learned nothing from our colonial past that we should just leave those stories in the archives? πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ Still, gotta respect Olusoga's dedication to bringing this important history to light.

And Sara Cox's charity walk/jog/run is actually pretty inspiring 😊 I mean who wouldn't want to raise money for a good cause while challenging themselves physically. Maybe I'll even try it out next year... if I can get past the whole "135-mile" thing πŸ˜‚. On the other hand, "Unreported World" tackling topics like organ crime and government cover-ups is just too dark to handle sometimes 🀯.

The gardening shows are always so calming and soothing, though 🌱🏠 Monty Don's woodland garden looks amazing. I could get lost in that all day 😴. But let's be real, who needs gardening inspiration when you have Netflix and a comfy couch? πŸ˜‚
 
πŸ€” I'm not sure why more TV shows aren't tackling these really tough topics like the transatlantic slave trade or the treatment of Arab citizens in Israel. It feels like they're just scratching the surface, you know? Like, we need to really dig deeper and explore the complexities of these issues before we can even think about raising awareness or sparking change. And don't even get me started on how rare it is to see documentaries that go beyond the surface level and actually provide concrete answers or solutions. πŸŒŽπŸ’‘

And while I love a good "Gardeners' World" episode, what's with all these gardening shows? I mean, I'm not saying they're not entertaining, but come on, can't we talk about something else for once? Like, what's going on in the world beyond our own backyards? πŸŒ³πŸ‘€
 
I'm so done with all these history lessons 🀯. I mean, don't get me wrong, David Olusoga is a legend and all, but can't we just have some light-hearted entertainment for once? πŸ˜‚ I'm looking forward to Sara Cox's charity challenge more than the drama-filled "Empire" episodes. At least she's doing something good for the kids πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’›

And honestly, who needs documentaries about the dark side of colonialism when you have zombie-killing action on Sky Max? πŸ˜‚ Give me some Rick Grimes any day over a bunch of history lessons 🀣. But hey, I guess that's just my lazybones personality showing through πŸ™„.

I do love Monty Don, though - he's so chill and makes gardening look easy πŸ’š. Maybe next time, can we have a gardening segment instead of another "Empire" episode? 😊
 
Omg I'm so down to watch David Olusoga's final episode of Empire tonight 🀩! Like, it's crazy that people even know about Bunce Island now... it's wild how much we can learn from history, right? 😲 And aww Sara Cox is doing this amazing 135-mile walk for charity, I'm literally getting chills just thinking about her dedication πŸ’–. And "Gardeners' World" sounds like the perfect way to relax after a long day πŸŒΌπŸ’†β€β™€οΈ.
 
I'm not sure why they're making such a big deal about David Olusoga's series "Empire" πŸ€”. It's just another episode of some historical drama, right? And 135 miles walked/jogged/ran for charity sounds like a total endurance test πŸ˜“. I mean, what's the point of watching people torture themselves on TV? At least Sara Cox is raising money for something that actually helps kids... but do we really need to watch her suffer all night? πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

And "Gardeners' World" is still just a bunch of old guys talking about plants 😴. Can't they come up with something more interesting than that? And what's with all the focus on documentaries about people who are dying or struggling with cancer? It feels like we're just being guilt-tripped into watching sad stories all night πŸ˜”.

And don't even get me started on "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" πŸ§Ÿβ€β™‚οΈ. More zombies, more gore... when will they run out of ideas? And what's the point of a documentary about performance poet Andrea Gibson if it's just going to make me feel sad and miserable? πŸ€•
 
I'm so down to watch "Empire" tonight, but I gotta say, 400 years ago feels like forever πŸ•°οΈ. It's crazy to think about how far we've come and yet, here we are still grappling with the aftermath of colonialism. David Olusoga does some amazing work, but I do wish he'd delve deeper into the complexities of it all.

On another note, Sara Cox sounds like a total beast for that charity walk πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ! I'm all about supporting good causes and if she's got a killer playlist going on, even better 😊. The children's choir performance is gonna be so heartwarming - can't wait to get teary-eyed πŸ’”.

As much as I love "Gardeners' World", I'm not sure Monty Don's woodland garden vibes are my cup of tea 🌿. Give me something with a bit more... edge? Maybe a documentary about climate change instead? We really need to talk about this stuff ASAP 🚨.
 
you know i'm just gonna say it... the transatlantic slave trade doc is gonna be super emotional πŸ€• it's crazy how much history we can learn from these documentaries, right? like we're finally getting to see all the pieces of the puzzle and trying to make sense of our past. i feel bad for david olusoga though, he's gotta tackle some heavy stuff πŸ™

anywayz, sarah cox is doing a crazy walk/jog/run challenge πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ and it's for a good cause! let's all support her efforts and Children in Need 🎁

channel 4's doc on the murder of arab citizens in israel... *sigh* πŸ˜” we gotta keep talking about these issues, even when they're hard to hear. Krishnan guru-murthy is doing some serious reporting here.

gardening show anyone? 🌱 monty don and all those gardeners are making me wanna get my hands dirty!
 
lol @ BBC One thinkin they're all about feel good vibes with Sara Cox's charity walk πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’•. I mean don't get me wrong, it's great she's out there doin' her thing, but what about the rest of us who aren't exactly swimmin' in cash? Can't say I'd tune in just for a feel good story, especially when there's all this gritty stuff goin on elsewhere πŸ€”. Like what's up with Channel 4's doco on Israel? That sounds like some real heavy stuff πŸ’€
 
I'm telling you, there's something fishy going on with this "Empire" series. David Olusoga's been digging into dark history for years now, but I bet he's just scratching the surface. What if there's a hidden agenda behind his documentary? Maybe he's being paid off by some powerful interests to sanitize the narrative and avoid any real controversy. And what about that "Yellow" song? It's way too perfect. Someone must be pulling the strings from behind the scenes, controlling the narrative and shaping public opinion. I'm not saying David Olusoga is in on it or anything, but... πŸ€”πŸ‘€
 
"Man, can't believe they're still making this stuff 🀯. Like, we've been over the transatlantic slave trade like a million times already... seems like old news. I get that David Olusoga is trying to educate people and all, but some of these docos feel like a rehash. Still, gotta give props to Sara Cox for pushing through that crazy challenge πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ"
 
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