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15 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 27 OCTOBER 2019 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY Silicon Valley: The Untold Story – Triple Episode [Documentary] 9.13pm on Discovery Science (Channel 402) Originally a nickname for an area just south of San Francisco that referred to its role in the development of silicon chips and computers, Silicon Valley has a much broader, largely untold histor y. Home to Apple and Facebook, Intel and Google, the region has spawned or nur tured not just innovative products but entire industries. Science Channel's three-par t documentar y comprehensively examines Silicon Valley, how all the right ingredients came together to create a game-changing atmosphere of unparalleled innovation, the net work says. The series includes inter views with some of the Valley's most prominent innovators – including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who helped make the region what it is today. MONDAY Adventureland (2009) [Film] 9.40pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) It's the summer of 1987, and recent college graduate James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) can't wait to begin his long- anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidise his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em (Kristen Stewart). TUESDAY Bakers vs Fakers: "Mango Tango" [Culinary Show] 9pm on Discovery Channel (Channel 400) Home bakers get a chance to compete against professional chefs in this series hosted by Lorraine Pascale. Four contestants – two amateurs and two pros – enter the kitchen in each episode and create delectable desserts in two rounds of challenges, with one baker being eliminated after the first round. Since the judges don't find out the contestants' professions until after the competition, they must judge the dishes without knowing which ones were made by the professionals. The winning baker – professional or amateur – takes home a cash prize. In this episode, bakers and fakers try not to crumble when using mangoes in their coffee cakes, and then use tomatoes in multiple forms in their desserts. Lorraine Pascale, Damaris Phillips and Aarti Sequeira decide which dish is best. WEDNESDAY Almost Famous (2000) [Comedy Drama] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater – fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe William he embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother. THURSDAY My Brilliant Friend S1 Ep.5: "The Shoes" [Drama Series] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost; a rare outing into the city turns violent; Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighbourhood. FRIDAY Legion [Drama Series] 7pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) David Haller is a troubled young man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child. Shuffled from one psychiatric institution to the next, in his early 30s, David met and fell in love with a beautiful and troubled fellow patient named Syd. After a startling encounter with her, he was forced to confront the shocking possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees may actually be real. SATURDAY Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives [Culinary Show] 8.40pm on Food Network (Channel 327) With roadside diners, vintage drive-ins and out-of-the-way "dives" enjoying a resurgence of hipness among foodies, host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of some of the best "greasy spoon" eateries. The restaurant s that Guy visit s are usually well- known among locals.While at each location, Fieri talk s to the customers to get their thought s on the food. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Catastrophe Amazon Prime During a business trip in London, an American named Rob meets Sharon, an Irish teacher with whom he shares incredible chemistr y. While the t wo plan to have some fun with no strings at tached, things go awr y when Sharon learns she is pregnant. The unexpected news inspires the recent acquaintances to tr y and make it as a couple, despite non-stop complications that include hailing from dif ferent countries. When They See Us Netflix In 1989 a jogger was assaulted and raped in New York 's Central Park, and five young people were subsequently charged with the crime. The quintet, labelled the Central Park Five, maintained its innocence and spent years fighting the convictions, hoping to be exonerated. The series star ts when the teens are first questioned about the incident in the spring of 1989, and continues to their exoneration in 2002 and ultimately the set tlement reached with the cit y of New York in 2014. When They See Us Adventureland Catastrophe