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AMERICAN PICKERS S26 

01 April

Wednesdays 20:15

American Pickers continues with Mike Wolfe, Robbie Wolfe, and Danielle Colby. Together they travel the back roads of America meeting fascinating people, searching for rusty treasures and telling the history of America, one pick at a time. This season their finds include saloon relics, classic cars, and even a carnival collection. Repeat: Thursday 12:35

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THE UNXPLAINED WITH WILLIAM SHATNER

04 April

Saturdays 20:15

From alleged UFO encounters to sudden disappearances and evil possessions, host William Shatner attempts to get to the truth behind the most bizarre and mysterious events ever reported. With the help of the world’s top scientists, first-hand “experiencer” accounts, and dramatic re-enactments, viewers gain shocking insight into what’s really happening--and why. From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island. Repeat: Sunday 19:25

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HISTORY’S DEADLIEST WITH VING RHAMES 

07 April

Tuesdays 20:15

History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames is hosted and executive produced by the awardwinning actor from ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘Pulp Fiction’ fame. Exploring the deadliest criminals, missions, battles, tyrants and more, the documentary series will reveal the stranger than truth facts behind some of the world’s most prolific and powerful killers. Repeat: Wednesday 12:35

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SWAMP PEOPLE S17 

09 April

Thursdays 20:15

Swamp People is back for a brand-new season. The long-running fan-favourite show follows alligator hunters on the swamps of the Atchafalaya River Basin deep in Louisiana. Swamp People is a look at the rugged lifestyle and family heritage of the fiercely proud “Swampers”. Repeat: Friday 12:35

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MYSTERIES UNEARTHED WITH DANNY TREJO S2

18 April

Saturdays 19:25

Mysteries UnEarthed with Danny Trejo season 2 examines the fascinating stories surrounding buried artifacts and lost civilizations, offering new insight and information, on various mysteries of the past and present. Anchored by Danny Trejo’s affinity for history and his natural curiosity into exploring the unknown, the show also includes captivating archival material, expert interviews, and compelling recreations. The series seeks to unearth what the human eye cannot easily detect. Repeat: Sunday 18:40

FAITH AND MIRACLES

From 5 April to 19th April , Sundays 20:15

This April, during the Easter period, ‘Faith and Miracles’ on The HISTORY Channel explores the places, events and evidence that have shaped Christian belief. Journey to Lourdes: Faith in Miracles, exploring one of Christianity’s most sacred pilgrimage sites, uncover the truth behind The Last Hours of Jesus Christ, and delve into history and archaeology with Lost Secrets of Jesus. These compelling documentaries offer thoughtful insight into the mystery and impact of Christ’s story.

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LOURDES: FAITH IN MIRACLES

05 April

Sunday 20:15

Located at the foot of the Pyrenees, the cave of Massabielle in Lourdes may appear as a modest cavity in the rock. However, for more than 150 years, it has held an enduring and enigmatic place among the most significant holy sites of Christianity. Each year, up to four million pilgrims from across the globe journey here to touch the sacred rock where it is said the Virgin Mary appeared. Such is the worldwide devotion to the cave that over a thousand replicas have been constructed around the world. Repeat: Saturday 21:05

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THE LAST HOURS OF JESUS CHRIST

12 April

Sunday 20:15

It’s one of history’s greatest mysteries. From his arrest to his burial, many questions remain about the last 24 hours of Jesus Christ’s life. What do we really know about the last days and the last hours of Christ’s life? For what real reason was Jesus arrested and crucified? Using new technologies and the advice of the best historians, physicists, archaeologists and experts, this documentary looks back at the mysteries surrounding the last hours of Christ’s life to establish what really happened on the last day of his life. Repeat: Saturday 21:05

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THE LOST SECRETS OF JESUS

19 April

Sunday 20:15

The Lost Secrets of Jesus peels back the layers of centuries old tradition and artistic interpretation to reveal the real historical and archaeological evidence behind the life of Jesus. Taking viewers on a captivating journey from the ruins of Bethlehem to the heart of Roman politics, this special uncovers the lost cities, astonishing discoveries, and hidden truths that shaped the world of Jesus. This documentary is a deep dive into the historical context and tangible evidence of Jesus’ time. Through expert insights and new findings, The Lost Secrets of Jesus challenges what we think we know, offering a fresh perspective on the man who changed the course of history. By exploring the past, we gain a richer understanding of Jesus and the world he lived in, making this special an unforgettable exploration of one of history’s most influential figures. Repeat: Saturday 21:05

April 2026 On National Geographic And National Geographic Wild Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Martin Scorsese Presents The Saints | Continuing Shows Including Critter Fixers | More

National Geographic 

LOST TREASURES OF THE BIBLE: SECRETS OF FAITH (6 x 60) 

Fridays, at 18:30 from 3 April (ends 8 May) 

The series follows archaeologists across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations to uncover the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the story of David and Goliath to the origins of the Ten Commandments and the Dead Sea Scrolls, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible’s most famous mysteries.

MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS THE SAINTS

Sundays, at 21:00 from 5 April (ends 17 May)

Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull; Goodfellas; The Aviator). Each episode of The Saints focuses on a singular saint, including Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, Moses the Black, Sebastian, and Maximillian Kolbe. The Saints is a docudrama that seamlessly weaves together expert interviews, elevated recreations, and insightful narration delivered by world-renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese. 

The documentary component is driven by scholars who provide the details of the saints’ lives and contextualize them within the time and geopolitical situation in which they lived, while celebrities and people of faith help dissect questions of faith in an accessible way.

CONSTRUCTION FAILS S3 (6 x 60)

Tuesdays, at 18:50 from 14 April (ends 19 May)

From the Surfside condo collapse in Florida to the Bangkok skyscraper collapse in Thailand, “Construction Fails” Season 3 features the most headline-grabbing structural disasters. With access to police bodycam footage, archival images, and the show’s signature graphics, we ask the question: what went wrong?

PLANES THAT CHANGED HISTORY S1A (5 x 60)

Thursdays, at 19:40 from 16 April (ends 14 May)

Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.

CHERNOBYL: INSIDE THE MELTDOWN (4 x 60) double-billed

Thursdays, at 20:30 from 23 April (ends 30 April)

The Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear accident in history, releasing 400 times more radiation into the atmosphere than the Hiroshima bomb. On the 40th anniversary of this catastrophic event, this series tells the full story – from reactor meltdown to KGB cover-up, right up to the present-day war in Ukraine.

INSIDE THE CIA: SECRETS AND SPIES S1 (8 x 60)

Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 29 April (ends 17 June)

“Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies” reveals real-life missions of elite intelligence officers, taking viewers deep into the world of espionage. From covert ops behind enemy lines to the hunt for bin Laden, uncover the untold, high-stakes stories that show what it truly takes to be a spy beyond the red line of danger.

CONTINUING SHOWS include DECODING HISTORY’S PROPHECIES S1 (5 x 60) on Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 4 March (ends 1 April); INSIDE AIRPORT LOST & FOUND S1 (10 x 60) on Thursdays, at 18:50 from 26 February (ends 30 April); YUKON RESCUE S1 (8 x 60) on Tuesdays, at 19:40 from 17 February (ends 7 April); and AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION S25 (10 x 60) on Thursdays, at 19:40 from 5 February (ends 9 April).

How to tune in to National Geographic:

DSTV: Channel 181

StarTimes: 220 on DTH, 220 on DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)

National Geographic Wild 

SECRETS OF THE BEES

Saturday, 4 April at 18:00 (double bill, episodes 1 & 2 played back to back) 

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees - among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing their hidden world. But with more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.

BUILT TO SURVIVE STUNT

Sundays at 18:00, from 5 April (ends 26 April)

Celebrate the incredible ingenuity of life with Built to Survive, a survival-focused stunt that kicks off with the premiere of Africa’s Underground Desert. From the Kalahari’s harsh sands to Australia’s rainforests and savannahs, this stunt explores how animals adapt, outwit, and endure in the planet’s most extreme environments. Across a week of episodes and compilations, viewers encounter predators, prey, and extraordinary species whose survival skills inspire awe.

Programming includes:

Sunday 5 April at 18:00 - Wild, Smart and Deadly

In the wild, survive can hinge on secret powers and extreme abilities.

Sunday 12 April at 18:00 – Built to Survive

Phil Breslin dares into the savannah to find eagles, taipans and lizards.

Sunday 19 April at 18:00 - Africa's Underground Desert Premiere

Sunday 26 April at 17:11 - Animal Fight Club

In this treacherous terrain it's kill or be killed as angry elephants go on the rampage and hungry crocodiles fight ruthless lions.

EARTH DAY STUNT

Wednesday, 22 April at 18:00

Celebrate Earth Day with a compelling stunt that spotlights the delicate balance between nature and humanity, led by the premiere of Wild India: Nilgiris. 

From India’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the vital role of pollinators to the wonders of the ocean and frontline conservation efforts, this curated collection of documentaries showcases the beauty, resilience, and importance of the natural world - while inspiring audiences to protect the planet we all share.

SITUATION CRITTERCAL

Saturdays at 18:00, from 25 April (ends 2 May)

This special stunt celebrates the International Day of the Veterinarian by highlighting the extraordinary work of Drs. Hodges and Ferguson in Critter Fixers: Country Vets. Across a week of compilation episodes, viewers follow these heroic vets as they tackle emergencies big and small, from tiny kittens and puppies to wild animals in need.

CONTINUING SHOWS include CRITTER FIXERS S5 (12 x 60) on Mondays at 18:00, from 9 February (ends 20 April).

How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:

DSTV: Channel 182

StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)

Canal+ And PPF Considering Viaplay Takeover After Building Up Stake At Pay-TV Company

Canal+ and PPF are considering a joint move that would bring Viaplay into private ownership, according to a Bloomberg report.

The move would mark the next stage in the Nordic streaming group’s post-recapitalisation reshaping. The two companies already hold roughly 29.3% each of Viaplay following the Swedish broadcaster’s 2024 rescue recapitalisation, meaning they already control close to 60% of the company between them.  

Neither Canal+, PPF nor Viaplay has commented publicly on the report. Viaplay has spent the past two years rebuilding after its near-collapse, with Canal+ and PPF emerging as cornerstone shareholders through the SEK 4 billion (€0.36 billion) recapitalisation completed in early 2024.  

Any deal would come against a backdrop of a sharp recovery in Viaplay’s market value from distressed levels, even if the stock remains far below where it traded before the crisis. 

Viaplay’s footprint today centres on the Nordics, the Netherlands and Poland, while the company has been focusing on profitability and simplification. It withdrew from a number of territories, including the UK, where it sold the former Premier Sports business back to its original owners.

Its latest full-year results, published on 19 February, also reflected the acquisition of the remaining shares in Allente, underlining that the group is still in active portfolio and ownership transition.  

BBC Studios Expands It's Footprint With The French-Language Launch Of BBC Earth With Canal+ In Africa

The launch will bring world-class natural history programming and premium factual storytelling to a wider African audience, providing 22 French-speaking sub-Saharan African countries access to the channel.

The new French-language feed will bring BBC Studios’ award-winning factual catalogue to millions of additional viewers, offering a breathtaking window into the natural world, pioneering scientific documentaries and extraordinary human stories.

At launch, BBC Earth will present a standout line-up of landmark natural history series and powerful documentaries from BBC Studios’ acclaimed factual library. Viewers can expect celebrated productions from BBC Studios Natural History Unit, including Seven Worlds, One Planet, The Green Planet, Frozen Planet II and Blue Planet II, all narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

The channel line-up also features a wide selection of specialist wildlife documentaries such as Natural World: Giraffes – Africa’s Gentle Giants, My Congo, Cheetah Family and Me, and Natural World: Cheetahs Growing Up Fast offering intimate portraits of remarkable species and the people working to protect them. Global series including Africa, Earth, Universe and The Planets will also be available on the channel, providing perspectives on the natural world.

Adventure and exploration are also central to the channel, with titles such as Where the Wild Men Are, Life Below Zero, Arctic with Bruce Parry and Steve Backshall’s Extreme River Challenge taking viewers into some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

The channel’s programming will be dubbed into French and expertly curated scheduling tailored to the interests and viewing habits of Francophone markets.

Pierre Cloete, VP for Africa at BBC Studios, said: “The French-language launch of BBC Earth on Canal+ marks a significant milestone in BBC Studios’ commitment to making exceptional factual content accessible to global audiences in their own language. We are thrilled to expand BBC Earth’s footprint in partnership with Canal+. African audiences have a deep passion for documentary storytelling and we are proud to bring even more people the very best of BBC Studios’ natural history, science, and factual catalogue.

Fabrice Faux, Channels & Content director for French-Speaking Africa said: “Canal+ is happy and proud to offer its subscribers the high-quality factual entertainment from BBC Earth, which will ideally complement its discovery vertical. Educational programming is also a key component of Canal+’s offers in Africa, and BBC Earth is a strong addition in this area."

The channel will be available on Channel 203 within Tout Canal+.

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Epic Easter Weekend

3rd – 6th April - All Day Every Day

We have an exciting line-up for the four-day weekend, including channel premieres Uncharted, Gran Turismo, and Fast X!

Gran Turismo

3rd April at 18:00

This high-octane drama, based on a true story, makes its channel debut. An ambitious marketing executive and the management of video game Gran Turismo launch a competition offering the winner a chance to become a real-life, professional racer. Fate brings together dedicated Welsh gamer Jann (played by Archie Madekwe) with cynical former driver Jack (David Harbour) and together, they set out to turn Jann from a console champion to fully fledged king of the racetrack in a Nissan-sponsored car.

Fast X

4th April at 20:00

Channel premiere. Louis Leterrier directs the tenth entry in the franchise, which sees Dom enjoying family life. After he and his team are asked to organise a theft in Rome, Cipher arrives warning him that Dante (Jason Momoa), Hernan Reyes’ son, wants revenge for his father’s death. Dom and wife Letty head to Rome, where Dante tries to cause mayhem with a bomb, but Dom ends up in the frame for the crime. With the Agency wrongly on his heels, Dom seeks to put an end to Dante, once and for all.

Gods Of Egypt

5th April at 17:50

Brenton Thwaites and Gerard Butler lock horns in this sword-and-sandal fantasy, in which Bek (Thwaites), a thief, sets out to defeat Set (Butler), the god of darkness. He has snatched the Egyptian throne, plunging the world into chaos and putting Bek’s lady love in peril. The streetwise mortal makes an unlikely ally in the form of Horus (Nikolaj Coster Waldau), a powerful deity, and together they take on the merciless Set, aiming to restore the Egyptian empire to its rightful glory.

Uncharted

5th April at 20:00

Channel premiere. Bartender Nate is spotted pick-pocketing clients by treasure hunter Sully, who invites him on his latest job: to find explorer Magellan’s gold. What Sully doesn’t know is that Nate’s missing brother had the same dream. After a bumpy start, the two men team up to locate the loot. However, they reckon without a ruthless rival, who dogs their steps at every stage of the globe-trotting hunt. Can they stay one step ahead and find the booty first? Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star.

Action Weekend Warriors

11th – 26th April - Double-bills from 8pm War, what is it good for? Action Weekends, that’s what!

The Hard Corps

11th April at 20:00

Ex-soldier Phillip Sauvage, who has PTSD, joins the bodyguard team of heavyweight boxer-turned-businessman Wayne Barclay, after rap mogul Terrell Singletery is released from jail. He blames Barclay for his imprisonment and quickly targets him for assassination. Sauvage realises he needs to bolster Barclay’s security and calls in an old friend to train some hand-picked new recruits. But can they protect him from Singletery when the chips are down? Jean-Claude Van Damme and Vivica A. Fox star.

The Marine

12th April at 20:00

John Cena flexes his muscles and leans heavily into our Weekend Warriors theme, playing John Triton, a soldier who was sent home from the Iraq War against his will. Once back on U.S. soil, he must call on all his military skills after the head of a sinister criminal gang kidnaps his wife. Cue a deadly game of cat and mouse in the wilds of South Carolina as John faces arguably the most perilous – and urgent – mission of his life. Good support comes from Kelly Carlson and Robert Patrick.

Sisu

19th April at 20:00

Jorma Tommila heads the cast in this World War II drama, inspired by real events and set in Finland. During the German army’s violent retreat from the north of the country, ex-soldier and gold prospector Aatami’s latest haul is stolen by a ruthless SS officer. However, the latter reckons without the Finn’s implacable determination to take back what belonged to him, even in the face of impossible

odds. Before long, there’s a visible and bloody trail

of destruction. Aksel Hennie also features.

The Art Of War II: Betrayal

26th April at 20:00

Wesley Snipes stars in this sequel to the 2000 original, reprising the role of covert operative Neil Shaw. This time around, he’s reluctantly drawn out of hiding and thrust back into the fray after an old friend, who was harbouring political ambitions, is murdered. Shaw joins forces with the man’s daughter to track down the culprit, but the pair are caught up in a corrupt weapons maker’s deadly web, while Shaw is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. With Lochlyn Munro and Athena Karkanis..

Comedy After Dark

20th – 24th April - Monday-Friday @9pm

Five nights of funnies, including the channel premiere of Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell in Anyone But You

You Don’t Mess With The Zohran

21st April at 21:00

There are giggles galore in this action comedy from director Dennis Dugan. A bequiffed Adam Sandler heads the cast as Zohan Dvir, a top-class Mossad agent who dreams of being a New York hair stylist. After faking his own death with the help of his arch enemy, Zohan hot-foots it to the Big Apple, landing his ideal job in the salon of Palestinian owner Dalia. Life is perfect – until a face from his past threatens to destroy everything. Good support comes from John Turturro and Emmanuelle Chriqui.

The Hangover: Part III

22nd April at 21:00

Two years after the second movie, three quarters of the Wolf Pack – Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms) and Doug (Justin Bartha) – have happily embraced the stability of domesticity. The same can’t be said of Alan (Zach Galifianakis), whose family send him to a clinic and ask his friends to escort him there. Trouble ensues when the quartet are abducted by someone who demands to meet Mr Chow, and things only go downhill from there. The sparkling cast includes John Goodman and Melissa McCarthy.

Cocaine Bear

22rd April at 21:00

Elizabeth Banks directs this action comedy, which is based on real events. In 1985, a bag crammed with millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine falls from a drug runner’s plane into Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest, where it becomes a 500-pound American black bear’s lunch. While the criminals who lost the bag scour the wilderness for their missing booty, the animal embarks on a cocaine-fuelled, hours-long rampage, threatening everyone who gets in its way. Ray Liotta and Keri Russell star.

Anyone But You

24th April at 21:00

Will Gluck’s romantic comedy makes its channel premiere. Glenn Powell and Sydney Sweeney play a young couple whose first date goes like a dream. The following day, a miscommunication prompts the pair abruptly to go their separate ways, with no intention of ever meeting again. But fate has other plans, and the pair run into each other on the other side of the world, at a wedding in Australia. Instead of keeping their distance, they pretend they’re a couple, and comedic chaos ensues.

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BLUE RIDGE

Season 2 - Territory Premiere

Premieres Thursday 2nd April @8pm

Blue Ridge returns with Sheriff Justin Wise facing a new wave of threats in the Appalachian Mountains – from bounty hunters and deadly drugs to old enemies resurfacing.

THE EQUALIZER

Season 5 - Channel Premiere

Premieres Friday 3rd April @8pm

In its fifth and final season, The Equalizer delivers a high-stakes conclusion as Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah) faces her most personal and dangerous mission yet.

NCIS: SYDNEY

Season 3 - Territory Premiere

Premieres Monday 6th April @8pm

Season 3 opens with the discovery of two missing U.S. Navy aviators adrift in the Coral Sea, pulling the multinational task force into a high-stakes terrorist plot.

HUDSON AND REX

Season 8 - Territory Premiere

Premieres Tuesday 14th April @8pm

Season 8 of Hudson & Rex marks a dramatic new chapter as Detective Hudson steps in to lead Major Crimes alongside Rex, thrusting the duo into high-stakes investigations.

Continuing shows include LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT Season 27.

Ultimate Survival Test: Naked And Afraid Returns For Its Most Extreme Season Premiering On Discovery Channel Africa On Wednesday, 18 March At 20:05

Discovery Channel dives deep into one of the most audacious and high-stakes challenges on Naked and Afraid S12, premiering on Discovery Channel Africa (DStv 121) on Wednesday, 18 March at 20:05. 

 

This season, a fresh crop of intrepid survivalists will be plunged into what can only be described as hell on Earth. Stripped of every comfort and convenience without water, food, or even clothing. They face the ultimate reckoning of body, mind, and spirit. From scorching deserts to unforgiving jungles, they're abandoned in five of the planet's most brutal and diverse landscapes, armed with nothing but their raw determination.

 

The two-hour season premiere kicks off with a bang, as Naked and Afraid legend Matt Wright makes a surprise appearance. He throws a rookie and a returning challenger, desperate for redemption, into the punishing Florida Everglades. Here, intense heat, severe storms, swarming mosquitoes, and aggressive alligators conspire to turn the swampy terrain into a relentless battle for survival. As the season pushes deeper into its global challenges, the series returns to southern Africa, where survivalists face the raw wilderness of Botswana’s arid desert terrain and the dense, wildlife-rich landscapes of Zambia, two locations long known within the franchise for their extreme heat, scarce resources, and close encounters with predators.

 

In a new move for the franchise, this season features a first: expert survivalists Ky Furneaux and Dan Link face a staggering 14 days on a remote island, completely devoid of tools, firestarter, pot, or blade. It’s the most extreme test of human ingenuity and resilience ever conceived. Adding another fascinating twist, a group of five fearless social media influencers will trade their filtered feeds for raw reality, attempting to prove if their online personas can truly withstand the primal force of Mother Nature.

 

Don’t miss the drama, danger, and raw human resilience on full display.

Naked and Afraid Season 12 premieres 18 March, airing Wednesdays at 20:05, until 3 June on Discovery Channel Africa (DStv 121).

Comedy Central And Adult Swim Could Benefit From The Warner Bros. Discovery And Paramount Merger

Paramount is in process of trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery home to brands like CNN, Cartoon Network and OWN. This merger would mean that Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, CBS News and CNN, and BET and OWN will operate under one roof.

The biggest gainer within this M&A would be Comedy Central and Adult Swim.

Comedy Central's content slate has been reliant on reruns of sitcoms like Becker, Hot In Cleveland, The Nanny and Rules Of Engagement. The only thing basically carrying the channel would be South Park and The Daily Show.

Adult Swim has been regarded as destination hub for adult animation with shows like Rick And Morty, Robot Chicken, Primal and Final Space. Unlike Comedy Central, it lacks in scale with it's linear operations residing mainly in Canada.

With this merger, Comedy Central stands to benefit with an increased slate of content. The channel is no stranger to animation with Beavis And Butthead and it's spinoff Daria as well as Drawn Together, The Ren And Stumpy Show and Ugly Americans.

Canada is the only known market to offer a 24 hour channel for Adult Swim maybe this merger will even lead more feeds for the brand perhaps under Comedy Central. 

Paramount Buys Out Tyler Perry’s Stake in BET+, Plans To Fold It Under Paramount+

Paramount Skydance has acquired Tyler Perry’s stake in BET+ and will fold it into Paramount+ at the beginning of June.

Perry had held a 25 percent stake in BET’s streaming service since 2019. Now, the more than 1,000 hours of content on BET+ will move to Paramount+.

Perry is still under an overall deal with BET Media Group that will run through 2028. He will continue delivering content to BET and now Paramount+.

In an internal memo, Louis Carr, president of BET Networks, said, “As we continue to drive BET’s growth, our stories have to live in more places. Beginning in June, we are expanding our reach by making Paramount+ the new home for BET+ content. This powerful next step ensures the stories we champion, the creators we support and the culture we represent go further than ever before.

“Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like The Ms. Pat Show, All The Queen’s Men, Zatima, Average Joe and Diarra from Detroit. Our celebrated Black storytelling will live alongside Paramount’s premium series, sports, specials and films, where it will be clearly branded, prominently featured and easy to find in the BET Hub.”

StudioCanal Takes A Majority Stake In Italy's Lucky Red

STUDIOCANAL, Europe's leading film and television studio and CANAL+ in house studio has today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in LUCKY RED, one of Italy's major Italian distribution and production companies.

Established in 1987 in Rome by Andrea Occhipinti, Lucky Red initially operated as an independent art-house film distributor. It has since expanded its scope and now stands as a major player in Italy’s independent film distribution and production landscape. Over nearly four decades, Lucky Red has released more than 600 films, many of which have received major international distinctions, including awards from Cannes International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, the Academy Awards and the David di Donatello Awards. Its catalogue includes films from some of the world’s most acclaimed directors (Bong Joon-ho, Jafar Panahi, Joachim Trier, Paolo Sorrentino, Michael Haneke, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wim Wenders, Danny Boyle, Luca Guadagnino, Alexander Payne, Todd Haynes, Stephen Frears, Asghar Farhadi). In 2024, Lucky Red was awarded ‘best international innovation for distribution’ at the third International Film Distribution Summit.

Lucky Red and STUDIOCANAL are building on a long-standing relationship that has bought audiences an array of cinematic hits from The Coen Brothers' INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS to STUDIOCANAL's German production HEIDI, and the acclaimed WE LIVE IN TIME starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. Their partnership continues with the highly anticipated release of Aardman and STUDIOCANAL's SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM coming to theatres this Halloween, ELSINORE, currently in post-production in the UK for STUDIOCANAL, Lucky Red, Magnolia May Films and LD Entertainment, VIOLETTE (Changer l’eau des fleurs) from acclaimed director Jean-Pierre Jeunet and FONDA from Academy Award and BAFTA winning director Justine Triet, announced last week. FONDA will star Mia Goth and Andrew Scott with Allison Janney in talks to join the project shooting this Spring. STUDIOCANAL picked up several major territories including Italy.

With this acquisition, the partnership enters an exciting new phase, giving STUDIOCANAL a unique opportunity to expand direct operations into a major European market, alongside its existing direct distribution and production presence across 11 European territories, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, with offices in the United States and China. For Lucky Red, the move unlocks the potential to board more ambitious projects, reinforcing its ability to attract both seasoned filmmakers and emerging talent, setting the stage for even greater creative and commercial success.

Lucky Red continues to deliver strong box office success at the Italian box office with recent hits including THE BOY AND THE HÉRON, PERFECT DAYS, EMILIA PEREZ, DRACULA, BERLINGUER: LA GRANDE AMBIZIONE, NO OTHER CHOICE, A SIMPLE ACCIDENT, SENTIMENTAL VALUE. The company’s success also extends to television with acclaimed titles such as BELCANTO (RAI & Netflix), GIGOLO PER CASO (Prime Video) and CHRISTIAN (Sky), demonstrating its ability to captivate audiences across both big and small screens.

Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+: "I am delighted that STUDIOCANAL is deepening its partnership with the incredibly talented team at Lucky Red, one of Italy’s most vibrant film and television companies. This development enables us to gain a solid presence in one of Europe’s prime markets, further reinforcing our status as the leading European studio. Both Lucky Red and STUDIOCANAL are dedicated to bold and distinctive storytelling across all forms, supported by deeply experienced teams committed to delivering extraordinary stories to audiences. This collaboration will further strengthen Lucky Red’s position as a major player in film and television”.

Andrea Occhipinti, founder and CEO of Lucky Red: “We are thrilled to be joining the most dynamic company in the European entertainment industry. Lucky Red and STUDIOCANAL are both distributors and producers of successful films and series, with complementary strengths and a shared long-term vision. Thanks to the incredible catalogue of film from STUDIOCANAL and its production slate, this prestigious international partnership will allow Lucky Red to strengthen its legitimacy as a major player in the local film industry, attracting high-caliber talent and producing first class content. I firmly believe that this is a perfect match and a great opportunity for further growth”.

Canal+ And Sky Launch New Partnership To Develop English-Language Drama

Sky and CANAL+ announced a strategic co commissioning partnership to develop premium, English language scripted content, bringing together complementary creative expertise, shared investment and international reach to support ambitious storytelling.

Sky and CANAL+ will work together to develop a minimum of two projects per year over an initial three-year term, co-financing green-lit projects. Drawing on the capabilities of STUDIOCANAL and leading independent producers, the partnership will provide a stage for both established and emerging talent.

The collaborative model is designed to support wide distribution, reaching audiences across Europe and beyond, and providing a strong route to market for UK led stories with international resonance.

Maxime Saada, CEO CANAL+, said: "Sky and CANAL+ share the same storytelling DNA and drive to develop globally successful content and IP. Our previous co-productions, like The Young Pope and Zero Zero Zero, are great examples of what we can do together through this complementary and ambitious new partnership.”

Dana Strong CBE, Group CEO Sky, said: “We are excited to build on our strong working relationship with CANAL+ to create this partnership. Sky and CANAL+ share a strong track record in creating premium drama, and through this collaboration we will bring our creative ambition and expertise together at scale.”

With the agreement now in place, Sky and CANAL+ will begin developing the first slate of tentpole projects in the coming months. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to long term collaboration and sustained investment in premium scripted content, developed in the UK and designed to travel internationally.

Canal+ Announces Plans To Deploy OpenAI To Its Streaming App, Forms Partnership With Google Cloud

Enhanced Canal+ App Experience With OpenAI Technology

Starting June 2026, CANAL+ will roll out a major evolution of the CANAL+ App using the technology from OpenAI to power content search and discovery. This new feature represents a major breakthrough in delivering a more intuitive, intelligent, and personalized user experience - a world first innovation in the entertainment industry that further confirms CANAL+’s position as a pioneer and consistent trend setter.

The CANAL+ App will offer a uniquely enhanced search experience that goes beyond traditional keyword based queries. Thanks to OpenAI frontier models, subscribers will be able to express what they want to watch in their own words - based on their preferences, their mood, or even spontaneous curiosity - and receive tailored content suggestions that truly meet their expectations.

Whether a subscriber types “I would like a comforting romantic comedy” like BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY, “an epic historical series” like KING & CONQUEROR or “something lighthearted, fun and entertaining to watch” like LOUPS-GAROUS into the search bar, the CANAL+ App will be able to suggests tailored content that matches subscribers’s queries.

Deploying OpenAI is a natural continuation of CANAL+’s long-standing tradition of pioneering innovations that shape the future of entertainment experiences. Just as CANAL+ pioneered the ability to watch the best content all in one place with its aggregation strategy in 2019, and was the first to offer a content viewing experience in connected vehicles in 2024, this collaboration continues to redefine how its subscribers access and enjoy entertainment.

Maxime Saada, CEO of CANAL+ : “We are delighted to collaborate with OpenAI, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies, to enhance the entertainment experience of our 40 million subscribers. This collaboration is part of CANAL+’s long-standing tradition of innovation and its commitment to continuously reinventing entertainment. Today, our subscribers already access the very best international and local content on the CANAL+ App. With this technological collaboration, we are proud to take a major leap forward, redefining how audiences discover content.”

Ashley Kramer, VP of Enterprise of OpenAI : “People increasingly expect technology to understand them the way they naturally express themselves. By bringing OpenAI into the CANAL+ App, subscribers can describe exactly what they feel like watching. It’s a great example of how advanced AI can make everyday entertainment experiences simpler, more intuitive, and more personal.”

CANAL+ will use Google Cloud’s AI technology to optimize content discovery and propel video creativity

CANAL+ and Google Cloud have announced a new multi-year partnership focused on artificial intelligence. Starting in June 2026, CANAL+ will deploy Google Cloud’s latest generative AI technologies across European and African markets where the CANAL+ App is available, unlocking a new era of creative possibilities for the group.

Tailor made entertainment experience fueled by Google Cloud content video Indexing

Using Google Cloud’s technologies, CANAL+ will accelerate the content video indexing of its extensive content library. The new content classification will provide the global media and entertainment group with an in-depth multimodal database combining sound, video, and text data. This increased granularity in content classification will enable smarter, more personalized content recommendations on the homepage of the CANAL+ App, matching each subscriber’s preferences according to their viewing habits. This will make it easier than ever for subscribers to discover even more content they love on CANAL+.

CANAL+’s multimodal database of video content paves the way for a wide range of opportunities - from enhanced content discovery to entirely new business models.

A new creative frontier fueled by innovation and faster experimentation cycles

CANAL+ will also leverage Veo3, Google’s new genAI video technology to provide its production partners and creative teams with tools that will unlock the creative ambitions of their talent, for instance, previsualizing a scene before shooting it or recreating historical moments from a single archival photo.

The partnership guarantees a very secure technical environment, where rights, assets ownership are deeply protected. Using these tools & platform, CANAL+’s partners will have full control of their production, of their editorial decision, with opportunities to try new approach while ensuring cost control, thanks to significantly shorter experimentation cycles.

This secure technical platform and tools will be made available to production who wish to use it in films supported by CANAL+.

Stéphane Baumier, Chief Technology Officer of CANAL+ : “We are pleased to leverage Google Cloud’s most advanced AI technologies to drive CANAL+’s technical innovation. Building on a long-standing collaboration with Google, this strategic partnership paves the way for limitless possibilities. Content video indexing for CANAL+ at scale gives the group a significant edge, notably by enabling us to deliver sharper discovery and truly enhanced personalized journeys on the CANAL+ App across all our markets. Creativity is the cornerstone of CANAL+’s content production. We are excited to push creative boundaries by providing creators with tools that enable AI-generated video scenes, impossible to produce using traditional methods.”

Matt Renner, President, Chief Revenue Officer of Google Cloud : "The entertainment industry is at a pivotal inflection point where the intersection of creativity and compute power defines market leadership. Our deepened collaboration with CANAL+ is a testament to a shared culture of relentless innovation. By leveraging Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies, CANAL+ is not just adopting tools; they are architecting the future of media and fundamentally transforming the entertainment landscape on a global scale.”

MTV Is Becoming More Like E! Entertainment And That's Bad

Last year, Comcast spun off most of its cable networks such as CNBC and E! under the company, Versant. Leaving brands like NBC, Bravo and Telemundo alongside their studios and Peacock, their streaming service under NBCUniversal.

E! which serves as one of the few brands alongside CNBC to be distributed internationally by Versant has seen in declines across Europe in recent years. 

Since the spinoff was announced, NBCUniversal had begun phasing out of E! across its portfolio either by shutting down the channel as seen in the UK or replacing it with Bravo as seen in Africa.

Prior to this, E! had seen a major reduction in content as NBCUniversal axed E! News with Keeping Up With The Kardashians later revived on Disney+ as The Kardashians. Point being made is that these were one of their most stable brands.

It appears MTV is starting to make the same mistake cause following the acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media. They've already cancelled 3 of their top shows like Ridiculousness, Catfish: The TV Show and Jersey Shore.

Similar to E! which was reliant on Bravo for The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills, Watch What Happens Live and Below Deck. MTV is doing the same with Caught In The Act: Unfaithful (VH1) and Ink Master (The Smithsonian Channel).

The problem part is that since Paramount's takeover there hasn't quite as yet been any word on new content for MTV.

Even if they were reports none can hold a candle to what Ridiculousness, Jersey Shore or even Catfish: The TV Show had to offer. Because of that any new production looking to rollout will likely be discarded by the loyal viewers.

For MTV, I think it's going to be a whole lot worse because they closed a bunch of their music channels around the world. In some of these markets like Africa, MTV Base was the top dog and gave the MTV trademark some bling.

MTV had a bunch of local shows like Guy Code and Ghosted SA and after Paramount Africa decided to shut it's operations which affected these shows it's basically become a European import.

Unlike E!, they probably won't be an ending where shows like Teen Mom and Help, I'm In A Secret Relationship breath new life.

Paramount is making a play for Warner Bros. Discovery and for all we know the company could divert it's attention from MTV onto TLC. Outside of CBS, Paramount's doesn't have a strong portfolio to leverage from.

The buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery could led to rationale process where MTV is not deemed core in its strategy. For NBCUniversal that is Bravo and for Warner Bros. Discovery that's TLC and compare these two with MTV it's clear whose weaker here.

Post the takeover, Paramount has been struggling to bring MTV back to its glory days. There's been talks for a while about making it an online only service where it would rival with Spotify but again you killed off this audience by closing your music channels.

Whoever was watching MTV Base or MTV Hits had already moved on and probably found alternatives that audience is not going to magically come back.

Beginning April 1, 2026, Netflix Will Start Streaming WWE Across Germany, Switzerland, Austria And Africa

Netflix had begun sending notice to various consumers in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Africa informing them about the inclusion on WWE and it goes as follows:

Beginning April 1, 2026, Netflix will be the new exclusive home of WWE in your region.

Netflix brings WWE's electrifying content all to one place, including weekly shows, RAW, SmackDown and NXT, PLUS Premium Live Events (PLEs) such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam.

Many of WWE's top moments, along with historic PLEs and select programming, are available on Netflix, including WrestleMania 42, which emanate live from Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Don't miss the "Best in the World" CM Punk as he goes head-to-head against "The OTC" Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

If you're a Netflix subscriber, you're all set. If you are not a Netflix subscriber, you will need to subscribe so you don't miss a moment. We can't wait for you to experience WWE on Netflix.

For sometime, BILD and ProSieben MAXX served as the right holders for these events in Germany, Switzerland and Austria with SuperSport in Africa. This announcement means that these events will no longer be accessible on those outlets. 

However, we're still awaiting further comment from SuperSport about WWE's early induction onto Netflix. As the current deal, MultiChoice has with WWE was only set to expire in 2027.

After Canal+ acquired MultiChoice in 2025, Canal Afrique consumers gained access to SuperSport's expanded sports offering. This included Raw, SmackDown, NXT and premium events like Royal Rumble on the 24 hour WWE channel.

It could be that SuperSport (for now) still holds linear rights to the WWE as they never enforced those onto Showmax. Another could be that under Canal+, they opted to scrap the carriage deal as part of their cost cutting endeavours.

Netflix Backs Out Of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win

In a stunning twist, Netflix is declining to raise its bid for Warner Bros., positioning David Ellison’s Paramount as the winner in the battle for the fabled studio.

Netflix co-CEOs Ged Sarandos and Greg Peters released a statement Thursday outlining their decision, namely that the the deal is “no longer financially attractive” and that it “was always a ‘nice to have’ at the right price, not a ‘must have’ at any price.”

“The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we’ve always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid,” the co-CEOs said.

“Warner Bros. is a world-class organization, and we want to thank David Zaslav, Gunnar Wiedenfels, Bruce Campbell, Brad Singer and the WBD Board for running a fair and rigorous process,” they added. “We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.’ iconic brands, and that our deal would have strengthened the entertainment industry and preserved and created more production jobs in the U.S. But this transaction was always a ‘nice to have’ at the right price, not a ‘must have’ at any price.

With Netflix out, Paramount’s latest bid is almost a sure thing to be accepted by the Warners board, which determined earlier Thursday that it was a “superior proposal” to Netflix’s deal.

PSKY’s latest proposal was for $31 per share, but had a number of other sweeteners, including a ticking fee payable to shareholders equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after Sept. 30, 2026, as well as a $7 billion regulatory termination in the event the transaction does not close due to regulatory matters.

Paramount has also agreed to pay the $2.8 billion termination fee that Warner Bros. would be required to pay to Netflix to terminate the existing merger agreement.

If all goes as expected, Netflix will be on the receiving end of that $2.8 billion sooner rather than later. Netflix shares soared by more than 10% in after-hours trading after the decision was announced.

Sarandos and Peters say they will continue to pour cash into content:

“Netflix’s business is healthy, strong and growing organically, powered by our slate and best-in-class streaming service. This year, we’ll invest approximately $20 billion in quality films and series and will expand our entertaining offering. Consistent with our capital allocation policy, we’ll also resume our share repurchase program,” they said. “We will continue to do what we’ve done for more than 20 years as a public company: delight our members, profitably grow our business, and drive long-term shareholder value.”

TLC South Africa Presents Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist: A Gripping Three‑Part Deep Dive Into One Of The Most Shocking Crimes Of The Decade

TLC South Africa brings viewers an unmissable new three‑part documentary series, Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist, offering unprecedented access and fresh insight into the 2016 robbery that shook pop culture, law enforcement, and global media. Premiering Sunday, 1 March at 21:00 on TLC South Africa (DStv Channel 135), the series unpacks the night Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room and robbed of jewellery valued at more than $6 million.

 

Set against the high‑glamour backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, the documentary revisits what French authorities described as “the biggest robbery in France for 50 years.” Through exclusive interviews with those closest to the crime, from the concierge who lived through the ordeal to a member of the ageing criminal crew later dubbed the “Grandpa Gang”, the series reveals new layers to a case that captivated the world.

 

Featuring never‑before‑heard testimonies, forensic detail from the police investigation, and the extraordinary twists that followed, Inside the Kim Kardashian Heist explores how a group of unlikely suspects executed a meticulously planned crime that exposed vulnerabilities at the heart of celebrity culture, security, and international media frenzy.

 

Episode Guide

Episode 1: “The Heist” – Premieres 1 March at 21:00

Amid the glitz of Paris Fashion Week 2016, Kim Kardashian, one of the world’s most recognisable figures, is robbed at gunpoint in her private hotel residence. For Kim and the concierge, Mr Abderrahmane Ouatiki, the night becomes a traumatic turning point. As France reels from the embarrassment of its biggest jewel theft in half a century, early speculation points to the infamous Pink Panthers. But the elite Anti‑Bandit Brigade suspects something far more complex.

 

Episode 2: “The Inside Man” – Premieres 8 March at 21:00

As Kim withdraws from public view, conspiracy theories explode online. Under mounting pressure, French investigators race to restore the country’s reputation. DNA traces, CCTV footage, and phone taps point to an unexpected group of suspects, and a sprawling investigation culminates in dramatic dawn raids that lead to 17 arrests. The question of who orchestrated the heist from the inside becomes the central mystery.

 

Episode 3: “The Trial” – Premieres 15 March at 21:00

More than eight years later, the case reaches the courts in what many call ‘the trial of the century.’ Defence attorney Arthur Vercken fights to clear his client, Gary Madar, while the concierge seeks formal recognition of his trauma. As the “Grandpa Gang” faces justice,  including a member who wrote a book about the robbery, the Palais de Justice becomes a global media spectacle. The final question remains: will justice be served?

 

Don’t miss this gripping three‑part docuseries, airing Sundays from 1 to 15 March at 21:00 on TLC South Africa (DStv 135).

A New Dawn For African Superheroes: The Impact Of Batwing Unmasked On TNT Across Africa

In an era where African superheroes are celebrated on a global stage, one of the first remains largely in the shadows. Now, a groundbreaking documentary, BATWING Unmasked: An African Super Hero, premiering on TNT Africa (DStv 137) on Friday, 6 March at 19:30 CAT, seeks to change that by asking a powerful question: “Why is Batwing scarcely known, even in Africa, and what can African creators teach us about expanding his legacy?”

 

Produced by Joachim Landau and directed by Thomas Letellier, the 52-minute film revisits the ambitious story of Batwing. The character, originally David Zavimbe, a former child soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo who later became an elite police officer, was the first African superhero to operate on African soil within DC’s official continuity. The documentary explores the initial creative ambition and the tensions that came with it: how to portray a country marked by real conflict without sensationalism, and how to avoid clichés while meeting the expectations of a predominantly Western readership.

 

The film features insights from Batwing’s American co-creator, Judd Winick, alongside a powerful roster of African and diaspora voices who analyse the hero’s cultural significance. “Batwing stands at the crossroads of representation and imagination,” says producer Joachim Landau. “His story forces us to confront who gets to be visible in global pop culture and why. With this documentary, we wanted to give Batwing back to the continent.”

 

A central point of the documentary is the critical shift in the character's history. After its launch, the series struggled commercially, leading DC to ‘reboot’ Batwing with a new identity: Luke Fox, an African-American character based in the United States. BATWING Unmasked investigates this pivotal moment, asking whether it was a purely commercial decision, an admission of the challenges of sustaining an African hero, or a sign of the structural limits of diversity in major publishing.

The film platforms the African creatives who can speak to this complexity. For South African actor Siv Ngesi, Batwing’s story is profoundly personal. “Batwing is a hero who carries darkness, trauma, and hope all at once, and that’s what makes him so profoundly African,” Ngesi shares. “Representation isn’t just about visibility; it’s about healing.”

South African artist Loyiso Mkize, who offers his perspective in the film, believes Batwing was a breakthrough. “He showed that African heroes can be complex, grounded and powerful without being filtered through a Western gaze,” he explains. “His story challenges the industry to embrace African imagination as a force that can stand on its own.” The documentary also features Nigerian-American actor Chukwudi Iwuji (Peacemaker), who discusses the identity and reception issues faced by African talent in the U.S. entertainment industry.

 

As African creativity continues to influence global culture, BATWING Unmasked arrives at a crucial time. It positions the hero not just as a character, but as a cultural turning point. A reminder that African stories deserve to be told by African voices.

 

This March, TNT Africa kicks off the TNT DC Legends Stunt with the exclusive premiere of BATWING Unmasked: An African Super Hero. This special programming block will run every Friday night, allowing viewers to dive into nine iconic Batman films that bridge the gap from the classic hero of Gotham to the modern hero of Tinasha.

TNT DC Legends Stunt Programming on TNT Africa, DStv 137

(*channel premieres)

Friday 6 March

19:30 BATWING Unmasked: An African Super Hero (2025)*

20:30 Batman Begins (2005)

Friday 13 March

19:00 Batman: Hush (2019)*

20:30 The Dark Knight (2008)

Friday 20 March

18:50 Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham (2023)*

20:30 The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Friday 27 March

16:35 Batman vs Two-Face (2017)*

17:55 Batman and Harley Quinn (2017)*

19:10 Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)*

20:30 Batman: Soul of the Dragon (2021)

Afrikaans Voice Actors For Landman [Images]

 

March 2026 On History Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Lost Grail With Alice Roberts | Returning Shows Including Ancient Aliens: Origins | More

Brand New & Exclusive 

ANCIENT ALIENS: ORIGINS S2

01 February

Sundays 12:55

Ancient Aliens: Origins takes viewers back to where it all began, revisiting the most compelling mysteries explored over the past 15 years of Ancient Aliens. Season two explores extraterrestrial teachers, extraterrestrial rituals, otherworldly rulers and other mysteries. Across the world, sacred sites have long been viewed as gateways to the stars. Could there be more to the legends? This season also delves into the crypti d mystery and whether accounts of monstrous creatures in various cultures could be part of a deeper patt ern of contact with something not of this world.

Brand New 

LOST GRAIL WITH ALICE ROBERTS 

15 February

Sundays 20:15

Alice Roberts investigates Britain’s Holy Grail legend, beginning on the Isle of Wight with the story of Joseph of Arimathea before heading to Glastonbury to explore claims that he buried the Grail beneath the Tor. Experts assess the tale’s historical credibility, while research in Oxford reveals that the Grail link emerged later in literature and became tied to King Arthur. In Wales, Alice uncovers related myths of sacred vessels, then follows the trail through London and the Knights Templar to Scotland’s Rosslyn Chapel, where a mysterious wooden bowl was found. Ultimately Alice finds peace among Templar ruins, revealing that the Grail’s true power may lie in personal discovery…not physical proof. Repeat: Saturday 21:05

THE PROOF IS OUT THERE S5

21 February

Saturdays 19:25

Host and veteran journalist Tony Harris is once again on a quest for answers, calling out the hoaxes, and highlighting the most credible evidence. Did ocean scientists discover an unknown life form? Was a UFO tracking an American fighter plane? Do the chemicals found on two fishermen’s clothes prove they were abducted by aliens? These are just a taste of the compelling questions this season seeks to answer through expert analysis of archival visuals. Repeat: Sunday 18:40

THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND S13 

27 February

Fridays 20:15

The #1 US Hit returns. Is it pirate treasure, a Viking hoard, or a lost biblical relic? No one knows, and anyone who has tried to find out has been met with dangerous setbacks, including booby traps! The Lagina brothers deploy technology like never before in this season, but there’s an even bigger obstacle: A prophecy predicts seven people will die before the treasure is found. The death toll so far is six. Tune in for a 3-hour special on 27 February. The normal duration show will resume from 6 March. Repeat: Monday 12:35

Lost Women Of Alaska: SA‑Born Killer’s Case Becomes The Focus Of A Powerful New Documentary Premiering On ID Africa In March

Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery brings the Emmy‑nominated LOST WOMEN franchise back with a gripping new instalment. LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA unpacks the chilling crimes of a South African‑born killer whose actions shook a remote community and exposed deep cracks in the systems meant to protect vulnerable women. This three‑part event invites African viewers into a gripping investigation that uncovers how two Indigenous women were targeted, overlooked, and ultimately connected through a trail of evidence that stunned authorities.

 

Over three gripping hours, LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA premieres on Sunday, 8 March at 21:00 on ID Africa (DStv channel 171).

 

“Expanding the LOST WOMEN franchise allows us to shine a light on cases involving underrepresented women, and LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA confronts the devastating intersection of race and systemic failures that perpetuate violence against Indigenous women. I’m honoured to continue this partnership with ID to amplify these crucial stories and create bold, meaningful work,” said Executive Producer Octavia Spencer.

 

As the LOST WOMEN franchise continues to provoke important conversations around society’s treatment of women, LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA offers an unsettling look into the murders of Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Jo Henry, killed in 2018 and 2019. They join a cacophony of Indigenous voices seemingly lost without a trace in the remote Alaskan landscape, but through the courage of some unlikely heroes, the twisted crimes of a potential serial killer come to light. Over three episodes packed with surprising turns, LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA delivers intimate and unflinching access to the disturbing impact of a predator who turns a community into a personal hunting ground. But his arrest is only the beginning of a far deeper horror.

 

“Octavia brings a level of care to every story she touches,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of ID. “LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA helps expose a crisis impacting Indigenous women with sensitivity and cinematic power. We’re proud to continue building prestige true‑crime storytelling together.”

 

As South Africa continues its fight against gender‑based violence, LOST WOMEN OF ALASKA arrives as a timely and haunting reminder of the cost of silence. With its unexpected South African connection and its commitment to restoring dignity to the victims, the series is set to spark important conversations across the continent.