BBC Three presents a compelling new documentary that delves into the controversial world of the manosphere, offering viewers an unprecedented look at this online male community. James Blake leads the investigation, meeting young men who have embraced the movement's philosophies.
Exploring the Manosphere Movement
In Men of the Manosphere, airing at 10pm on BBC Three, journalist James Blake engages with followers of alpha influencer Hamza Ahmed. The documentary features revealing interviews with young men who have adopted the community's distinctive beliefs and practices.
One participant, Shayne, explains how he "took the red pill" following a difficult breakup, stating that "no one respects the nice guy" in contemporary dating. Another young man, Jack, shares that he's 57 days into a "100-day semen retention journey" and admits that while he doesn't worship controversial figure Andrew Tate, he "craves what he represents."
The hour-long programme provides an honest and insightful examination of this online phenomenon, with Blake even confronting his own past beliefs during the exploration.
Evening Television Highlights
Meanwhile, Channel 4 offers a complete departure from the manosphere with Inside the World's Most Luxurious Cruises at 8pm. The programme comes from the creators of Secrets of Supercheap Shopping but swaps frugality for extravagance.
Viewers are treated to a glimpse of life aboard the world's most expensive cruise ships, including vessels that feature multiple Picasso artworks and even a Fabergé egg among their luxurious amenities.
At 9pm, Celebrity MasterChef returns to BBC One with food critic Grace Dent joining the judging panel alongside John Torode. The first episode features five celebrity contestants: Antony Costa, Gaz Choudhry, Ginger Johnson, Katie McGlynn and Uma Jammeh, all facing the challenge of creating dishes from secret ingredients hidden beneath cloches.
Additional Prime Time Offerings
Channel 5 continues with The Forsytes at 9pm, where tensions escalate between the two branches of the Forsyte family. Jack Davenport portrays the bullying James while Stephen Moyer plays the anxious Jolyon, with a risky investment bringing out the worst in both characters and placing multiple marriages in danger.
Sky Atlantic presents the 1960s-set prequel It: Welcome to Derry at 9pm, which incorporates elements from other Stephen King classics like The Shining and The Shawshank Redemption. This week's episode focuses on traumatised youngster Lilly, played by Clara Stack, as she confronts another form of evil: mean girls at school.
Completing the evening's lineup is Sky Comedy's The Chair Company at 9.45pm, featuring Tim Robinson as Ron on his bizarre quest to unravel a conspiracy theory. The office morale crisis reaches such a point that Douglas offers to come to work dressed as a chicken to lift spirits.
For film enthusiasts, BBC Two screens A Thousand and One at 11pm, starring Teyana Taylor as Inez, a woman recently released from prison who attempts to reclaim her son Terry by abducting him from care and establishing a new life under false pretences.
Sports fans can watch the World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Luxembourg at 7.30pm on BBC Three, with Scotland versus Denmark following on Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC Two and Wales against North Macedonia also on Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC Three.
