The excellent anti-apartheid documentary continues with protest songs for the ages and governments trying to stop civil war. Plus, a touching finale for Timothy Spall cosy crime Death Valley. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4The second episode of this excellent series exploring the struggle against apartheid tracks the turbulent 1980s. As Nelson Mandela’s health deteriorates, the South African government begins to see that allowing him to die in custody could lead to civil war. Meanwhile, an epic outdoor concert in London showcases Jerry Dammers’s protest song for the ages, Free Nelson Mandela. Phil Harrison

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[–] fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

I'm not falling for that again. I once bought a record by The Special AKA, and it said "Free Nelson Mandela" on it.

When I opened the package, there wasn't a Nelson Mandela included at all, and years later I still haven't recieved my free Nelson Mandela.