Michael Palin in Nigeria

'A certain raffishness' .... Of all the faces and temperaments to put in front of Nigeria - this is extreme! The sordid history of African people being captured and sold - and it's still happening! Michael Palin who is known to us for his gentle humour is our tour guide. What a revelation and what a kindly face to tell and confront the people who know. Super sweet and sour entertainment.

There can be no way of forgiving the horrors of the 'slave trade' as we know it. The American past and present is unbelievably cruel. What this show seems to present is the possibility that Nigeria is not as shocked as we are. Slavery was in place before and after the Atlantic trade. Islam understood it. Those of us who need to know can look to Michael to explain - if at all possible.

As with all good documentaries it's sometimes nice not to be there.