Pick of the Day

Monday 30 November 1998 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

THE MYSTICAL sea has always captivated film-makers. Tonight's double-bill of surfing pictures opens with Big Wednesday (8pm FilmFour), John Milius' affecting movie about three Vietnam Vets (Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt and Gary Busey) bonding with each other and the waves. This is followed by Blue Juice (10pm FilmFour), a quite lively, if uneven, British film about a man (Sean Pertwee) forced to choose between his girlfriend (Catherine Zeta Jones, right) and his surfboard. Watch for a young Ewan McGregor, in the days before Trainspotting made him mega, coasting along in a supporting role.

The Serengeti game reserve is home to more than three million mammals. "Serengeti Burning", tonight's Wilder Discoveries (8pm Discovery), gives us some spectacular views of the area from a hot-air balloon.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Pick of the Day

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering