Magic Science A Brand New Series Premieres Friday 24 February At 21:00 CAT On Discovery Family Africa And Enjoy All Your Favourite Shows

Kids Do The Craziest Things
From Saturday 4 February at 18:30
Take a look at the most hilarious, ridiculous, and timeless moments of kids growing up, and misbehaving, from all around the world. Each episode showcases priceless moments of kids just being kids. From the boy who sees his new born sister for the first time and says: 'We found a baby!' to the child who uses the hose to wash his parent's car - from the inside, or the twins who 'help' their mum in the kitchen by covering each other and most of the house in 10lbs of flour! Whether they're cute, curious or just a little bit crazy, this series captures every mischievous moment.

Pick a Puppy
From Monday 13 February at 21:00
Follow the stories as families search for their ideal canine companions. While on this quest, the families visit various breeders, owners and animal shelters in an attempt to find the perfect fit. As family members grapple with these heart-tugging choices, they soon discover as much about themselves as the breeds they're exploring. The Mazza family wants a special pup for their very active family and they meet three different dogs, but can only pick one to give all of their love. Will it be a Coton de Tulear, an English Springer Spaniel, or a Yorkshire Terrier? Plus, the Morris-Higginson family is visited by three amazing puppies, to be an addition to their older family dog, Buddy. They get to see an Australian Shepherd, a Labrador, and a Petit Griffon Vendeen.

Magic of Science
From Friday 24 February at 21:00
How does a magician crush a ten tonne oil tanker like it's a drinks can? Or drive a 4x4 across a swimming pool without sinking? Or make a man levitate six inches off the ground? Fusing the showmanship and mystery of street magic with the raw power of science, this series exposes the marvellous mechanics behind these seemingly miraculous feats. Each episode features rising stars from the world of magic wow their unsuspecting public with a variety of amazing tricks, dazzling displays and truly astounding stunts including knocking down a wall with the power of one's voice and turning a silver bracelet into gold. Having floored their audience with this remarkable spectacle, the wily magicians then reveal the stunning science behind their incredible illusions. As well as this, the series will also test the boundaries of credulity by featuring undercover, hidden camera set pieces where the public have no idea they're standing witness to some incredible magic - all of which is in fact pure science. Uncover the secrets of these confounding performances and examine the extraordinary science that makes the impossible possible.

To Start The New Year Discovery Family Africa Welcomes 3 New Programs For The Whole Family In January 2017

Do You Know From
Monday 2 January at 06:00
Join presenter Maddie Moate in this high-energy series as she investigates some of the world's most pressing questions, such as how does a toilet flush, how are ice cream cones made, and what goes on in a dishwasher when you close the door? The series explores everyday objects and familiar places in a kid friendly way, while parents also pick up some intriguing watercooler facts. Using the latest camera technology and clever graphics to explain the technical process in simple terms, the series reveals fascinating details and offers children a unique window into the world around us.

The Carbonaro Effect
From Friday 6 January at 21:00 Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them. Watch as a couple of unsuspecting teens are wowed by 'Astro Laces', which are 'self-tying'. Michael is patron of a bar that offers whiskey shots that come in a small folded bag for just a dollar, and demonstrates to a student the most humane way of trapping rodents.

Australia Smashes Guinness World Records
From Tuesday 17 January at 20:10
All around the world people are intrigued by the idea of breaking records for all sorts of events. Join presenter James Kerley as he travels all around Australia and meeting an amazing variety of ordinary Australians who are keen to set new and obscure records. With the help of official Guinness World Record adjudicators and timekeepers, he’ll meet people like professional wrestler, Crackerjack, who wants to break the world record for the most panes of glass smashed to pieces in just one minute. Plus, the team of rock climbers who want to break the record for the number of adults squeezed into a smart car. Can they beat the New Zealanders to take the record?

Baby Animals
From Monday 30 January at 20:10
With their big eyes and their wobbly first steps, nature's newbies are completely irresistible - it doesn't matter whether they come with feathers or fur. This informative series shows how animals large and small, aquatic or terrestrial, nurture their young as fuzzy little infants all eat, sleep and play their way to adulthood. Their playtime isn't just for fun as they learn the important life skills that would keep them safe and sound in the wild. Cuddly, clumsy and full of mischief, the babies of the animal kingdom certainly make up the wildest daycare you've ever seen.

Join Discovery Family Africa In December 2016 For 3 More Jam Packed Series That Will Keep You On The Edge Of Your Seat

Dogs: The Untold Story
From Wednesday 14 December at 20:10
Dogs are much more than just a well-loved pet – they started out as wild predators and have undergone an extraordinary evolution. This series recounts the definitive natural history of man’s best friend, following the species’ natural history and looking at a range of breeds and focusing on dogs at different stages of domestication. Explore dogs’ instrumental role in forging the modern relationships between dogs and humans. The series also reveals the groundbreaking scientific research that proves dogs understand us better than we could have ever imagined, and that the root of our age-old bond is chemical. Dogs have shaped the world as we know it. Hunting by our side, they made us the top predator. Protecting our herds, they allowed us to transition from hunters to farmers. Using their strength and stamina, they enabled us to inhabit the most extreme locations on earth. Journey round the world to discover how advanced our canine companions really are.

David Baddiel on the Silk Road
From Monday 19 December at 21:00
Comedian and novelist David Baddiel sets off on a 4,000 mile journey to explore the most famous trade route in history – the Silk Road. This four-part travelogue follows David on the adventure of a lifetime, as he travels from China to Turkey to Azerbaijan, uncovering a series of remarkable locations, mysteries and hidden gems.  The 2,000 year old ancient highway changed the world, carrying not just trade but knowledge, religion, disease and dissent between the Far East and Europe. With exclusive access to research and investigations, and cutting edge technology, David retraces the steps of merchants, warriors and pilgrims along the largest trade route on earth. In his journey across some of the toughest terrain on earth, he tracks Marco Polo’s path across a haunted desert; trails the real Indiana Jones into the wild frontier lands; reveals archaeological treasures lost for centuries and uncovers the mystery that baffled ancient Rome, the secret of silk.

Finding Bigfoot
From Wednesday 28 December at 21:00
Join four eccentric but passionate investigators as they embark on their single-minded mission to find the elusive "creature" known as Bigfoot or the Sasquatch. Scouring America, from the small towns in the South to remote areas of Alaska, the team including: Bobo, a former roadie; Cliff, a high school science teacher; BFRO president Matt Moneymaker; and Ranae, a sceptical scientist, engage in the ultimate hunt for proof that Bigfoot really does exist and is alive and well in the United States! By examining photos and videos of the creature, speaking to local witnesses, using new technology and luring the mysterious beast with Bobo's "Squatch" call, the group uncovers startling evidence of the existence of this mysterious beast. After years of searching, can this intrepid team finally find the enigmatic Yeti that has eluded capture for centuries and fascinated man for just as long?

Discovery Family Launches 3 New Series To Keep You On The Edge Of Your Sit From November 2016

Playhouse Masters
From Tuesday 1 November at 20:10
Every child's wish is to create their own fictional world, and a whimsical playhouse is the perfect setting for their ideas to come alive. Tyson and Audy Leavitt create the most elaborate, over-the-top playhouses out of their family-run shop - Charmed Playhouses. Follow the couple, from design to installation, as they turn their cute clients' dreams into reality. Tyson takes the lead in building the creative structures from the ground up, while his wife, Audy, brings life to the interiors, transporting children wherever they desire to go. The Leavitt kids also have a job - as the official playhouse testers, they get to climb over each structure and give their seal of approval. But the challenges aren't over yet. They face a final task - moving the playhouses from their workshop to the client's property. The team uses cranes, wide-load flatbeds, and spotting trucks to transport their finished work. But when it comes time for the big reveal, all the hard work is worth it.

Battle Bots
From Friday 18 November at 20:10
Sparks fly and robots will die in this ultimate battle of machine versus machine. This series brings all the thrills and edge-of-your-seat tension of a major sporting contest, coupled with the latest in robot engineering and larger-than-life inventors. Over six episodes, a single-elimination style tournament decides which home-made robot or 'Bot' is the baddest of them all as teams of builders and fighters compete for the championship. Separate weight classes will be eliminated so that robots of all sizes will battle against each other. Each episode gets fully immersed in the action with high tech on-board technology and cameras and combat analytics. Who will have what it takes to win the most epic robot competition of all time?

The Incredible Food Race
From Tuesday 29 November at 21:00
It's the ultimate gastronomic contest where cooking really is a family affair in this tasty series. Two different families battle it out in a super-charged race full of fun food challenges and a main event: the family vs family cook-off in an ultimate outdoor stadium. One ticking clock, two eager families, and a kid-approved meal prepared in front of a live and hungry audience. The winning family takes all - groceries for an entire year! First up is a spicy Mexican cook-off between the ultra-athletic Snyman family, and their vegan opponents the Buddle-Gills, featuring vegetarian quesadillas, and two very different takes on guacamole. Also competing is the loud and boisterous Hollick Family, who go head-to-head with the lovable Kroegers in a classic Chinese food cook-off featuring spring rolls, fried rice, and General Tso's chicken.

Discovery Family Africa Has A Lot To Offer For The Family In October 2016

Guinness World Records Smashed New Zealand
From Tuesday 4 October at 21:00
The legendary record book comes alive! It's New Zealand vs the world as Kiwi battlers try to smash the official world record currently held by overseas champions. This action-packed entertainment series brings incredible human achievement to life in front of a live studio audience, inviting members of the public and famous faces to rise to the challenge and attempt new world records. Featuring daring attempts to smash existing records, each episode features a series of big-scale and somewhat perilous challenges, alongside the funny and slightly bizarre. The series of surprise mass record attempts in an effort to mirror the celebrities and world class athletes who feature in the extraordinary record book.

Kids Do The Craziest Things
From Saturday 15 October at 18:30
Take a look at the most hilarious ridiculous, and timeless moments of kids growing up, and misbehaving, from all around the world. Each episode showcases priceless moments of kids just being kids. From the boy who sees his new born sister for the first time and says: 'We found a baby!' to the child who uses the hose to wash his parent's car - from the inside, or the twins who 'help' their mum in the kitchen by covering each other and most of the house in 10lbs of flour! Whether they're cute, curious or just a little bit crazy, this series captures every mischievous moment.

Pick a Puppy
From Monday 24 October at 21:00
Follow the stories as families search for their ideal canine companions. While on this quest, the families visit various breeders, owners and animal shelters in an attempt to find the perfect fit. As family members grapple with these heart-tugging choices, they soon discover as much about themselves as the breeds they're exploring. In this series, the Fraser family wants a special pup as their first dog and they meet three different dogs, but can only pick one to give all of their love. Will it be a Beagle, a Havanese or an Old English Sheepdog? Plus, the Vargas family is visited by three amazing puppies, in the hope of one of them finding their forever home. They get to see a Bassett Hound, a German Shepherd, and a Golden Doodle.

Curiosity: Nefertiti - Mummy Queen Mystery
From Sunday 2 October at 20:10
She's the most celebrated first lady of the ancient world, an icon of power, beauty and mystery for 3000 years. But what became of her? Queen Nefertiti rose to great power in ancient Egypt and at the height of her power, her face was everywhere. Nefertiti may have ruled the most powerful empire on earth, and may have been King Tut's mother, but all that is known fully is that at her height of her power she seemed to disappear completely. Now, the search is on for Ancient Egypt's most mysterious woman and to finally answer the questions of her disappearance from history. Follow the team of experts, led by Dr Zahi Hawas, as they aim to find the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, and solve the secrets of her life.

Brand New Shows Arrives On Discovery Family Africa From August 2016

Baby Animals
From Monday 1 August at 20:00
Arctic foxes, sea otters, tamarin monkeys and red pandas are just some of the tiniest, cutest creatures in brand new six-part series, Baby Animals. With  their big eyes and their wobbly first steps, nature's newbies are irresistible. Watch how animals nurture their young as infant elephants, baby bison and  rambunctious rhinos all eat, sleep and play their way to adulthood. Cuddly clumsy and full of mischief, the babies of the animal kingdom certainly make up the wildest daycare you've ever seen.

Mystery Hunters
From Monday 1 August at 15:50
There is an elite team on a mission for the truth,  seeking answers to some of the greatest mysteries on earth and beyond. They are the Mystery Hunters,  two intrepid investigative kid reporters and a venerable stage magician who join forces to investigate or debunk myths from the natural to the supernatural, and even the slightly ridiculous. The mysteries can any subject that a kid has puzzled over or been spooked by, from lake monsters and mummies to aliens. The series follows the Mystery Hunters gather facts and use science and reasoning  to try to interpret them, exploding myths and offering possible explanations. Combining on-site reporting and crazy adventures, they get to the centre of the action. Adventures include dousing for gold in Alaska, stringing apples from trees to ferret out Florida's "skunk ape," climbing into a decades old Bigfoot trap, riding in a submarine to a lake monster's lair and unravelling a real, ancient, smelly mummy.

Outrageous Acts of Psych
From Friday 19 August at 20:00
Brand new series Outrageous Acts Of Psych takes unsuspecting people on the street, in offices, at  colleges, in restaurants and at public places everywhere and unwittingly gets them to take part  in hilarious hidden-camera stunts that look like  practical jokes, but are in fact social science experiments. The series looks at the hilarious psychology behind situations including strangers lying to save a man's marriage, a taste test gone terribly wrong, and an outrageous VIP laundromat experience. The resulting scenarios are analysed by a rotating cast of experts who help viewers understand why humans behave in the funny ways that they do.

Hello World!
From Wednesday 17 August at 15:00
Take a walk on the wild side with a brand new  family-friendly series from some of today's hottest recording artists. Hello World! is a six-part series taking a look at the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of some of today's most celebrated musicians. The series brings out the universal themes of the artists' music by using it as a soundtrack for the stories of animals in the wild. Venture deep into the environments of a colourful array of animals, from sea turtles, jumping spiders, rhinos, and hawks as they live their daily lives. Whether they are searching for water, looking for love, or caring for their families, these animals all have a singular way of surviving. Each episode features the artist's vibrant storytelling and one of their well-known songs, as well as a lush musical score. From polar bears seeking a mate to the strains of Ellie Goulding, to the resilience of sea turtle  sound-tracked by Usher, wildlife has never looked -  or sounded - so good.

Discovery Family Brand Manifesto For African Viewers

Brand Proposition
Always engaging, always enriching and always entertaining, Discovery Family is the destination that brings the whole family together.

Premium programming for the whole family with glossy documentaries about the world we live in and beyond; from awesome space adventures to crazy experiments of popular science. Be transfixed by the big cats of Africa and the stories of animals that need rescuing or medical help. But you can also sit back and be entertained by hilarious clip based shows. Plus  each morning there is a dedicated kids block to keep the little ones happy. It’s learning in the Discovery Way, always fun, inclusive and fascinating. 

WHATEVER THE TIME OF DAY DISCOVERY FAMILY IS A  SAFE PLACE, CREATING MEMORABLE MOMENTS THAT  INSPIRE CONVERSATION AWAY FROM THE TV BOX.

Quality TV for the whole family

Brand Values
EDUCATIONAL 
Family is a fun, safe place to experience and absorb the wonders of the world around us. Its learning but in the Discovery Way.

ENTERTAINING 
Programming designed to uplift and amuse the family and bring laughter into the home.

ENRICHING 
Escape with the best handpicked programming from Discovery’s portfolio certain to leave you and your family with plenty to talk about.

INCLUSIVE 
Fresh, entertaining and impactful storytelling for the whole family to relax and watch together, including Rocky the Dog.

Tone of voice
Fun
Warm
Inspiring
Upbeat

We are:
Safe
Educational
Inclusive
Family Friendly

We are not:
Boring
Risky
Controversial
Dark

How we are different
The fun, educational TV destination for the whole family that inspires and generates conversation. 

Audience
“The family” - Mum and Dad, 2 children aged 6 and 12 and Rocky the dog

MUM
Mum’s favourite time is when all the family is together; whether it’s enjoying a family day out or sitting down and watching enriching television.

DAD
Dad relaxes by watching sport and hanging out with his friends. Family time is very important and nothing beats sitting down with his children and learning about his favourite passions by watching space, engineering and clip shows.

SAM
Sam is 12 years old and enjoys gaming and playing football with his friends. He is inquisitive, a fan of magic and likes inventing new things.

EMILY
Emily is 6 years old and is fascinated by animal’s especially cute pets. She loves Doki and learning about his travels around the world and being entertained with the rest of the family whilst watching Too Cute.

ROCKY
Rocky the dog loves being part of the family but hates being alone. When he is not dreaming about chasing the family cat or running through open fields he can be found wagging his tail while watching his fellow canines on Dog TV.

Elevator Pitch
Discovery Family, the brand new channel with something  for every member of the family whatever the time of day. A place packed with fun facts, big cats, cute pets, outrageous experiments, glossy documentaries and family stories. There is even a dedicated kid’s block to keep the little ones happy. 

Always a safe place to experience new and exciting stuff that creates memorable moments that inspires conversation away from the television.

EVERYONE GATHER ROUND FOR DISCOVERY FAMILY.

Find it on DStv channel 136

Heading In May 2016 On Discovery Family

PREHISTORIC PREMIERE
From Sunday, 1 May at 18:30
‘Prehistoric’ takes viewers on a fascinating journey back in time to see what stood, lived, fought and died  hundreds, thousands and even millions of years ago.  Observe the lush green land prowled by woolly  mammoths and saber-toothed tigers, and rewind to the  age of dinosaurs, where pterodactyls circled the skies in search of their prehistoric prey. Focusing on America, this  mind-blowing series includes an investigation into the  high-rises and sprawl of modern Los Angeles reverting  back to farmland, settlements and deserts. While many know that ferocious dinosaurs and large  mammals once roamed America, few of us realise that they walk in the footsteps of these extinct  animals every day. Discover more about the fascinating beasts that once dominated the Earth and see  these creatures stalk the exact sites where major cities and famous landmarks now stand.

NASA'S GREATEST MISSIONS PREMIERE
From Thursday, 12 May at 20:10
Commemorating more than half a century of NASA, this is a chance to relive the dramatic story of the space agency’s pioneering missions. Viewers join the agency's predecessors on the early quest to break through the sound  barrier. We then move on to the historic first moon landing, the breathtaking  first shuttle launch, and the spine-tingling unattached space walk by Bruce  McCandless. These series of programmes commemorate some of mankind's  greatest achievements since we first looked skyward and longed to touch  the moon, using fully re-mastered HD footage to tell personal stories of the  space agency. It features first-hand testimony from those whose lives were  touched by the adventure of this exciting era, from astronauts to caterers.  Each episode will focus on a separate, groundbreaking mission.

BAHAMA BLUE PREMIERE
From Monday, 16 May at 20:10
Beyond the white sand beaches and beneath the idyllic turquoise water lies one  of the fiercest natural habitats in the world. ‘Bahama Blue’ focuses on the struggle for life within the unique geographical features of the Bahamas, attributes that  both define and interact with the diverse wildlife, and include mangroves, deep  blue water, sand flats and coral, caves and blue holes. The range of creatures  include species of sharks such as oceanic whitetips, tiger sharks, bull sharks,  hammerheads and nurse sharks, alongside sea turtles, iguanas, dolphins, whales  and flamingos. As they live their lives, all have their own special relationships with  the Bahama Blue.

LOST & FOUND WITH MIKE & JESSE PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 24 May at 20:10
Ever wanted to go back and thank someone - a parent, a  teacher or a friend? Heart-warming new series ‘Lost & Found  with Mike & Jesse’ follows the intrepid “professional finders” who help people do just that. Best friends Mike Schario and Jesse Brown own Finders Keepers, an Ohio “weird-tique” shop bursting with pop culture memorabilia from the past 50  years. But on the side, they are treasure hunters hired to  track down long lost, but much loved items and return them  to their owners as a thank you gesture from the people they  helped or inspired. Mike and Jesse leave no stone unturned  as they take their expertise on the road to help people across America find a lost or special personal  item. From reuniting an 89-year old WWII veteran with a cherished lost relic to finding a treasured  family heirloom for a foster parent as a thank you from his children, they go to extreme lengths to help  families show gratitude, provide closure, and bring back cherished memories.

What To Expect On Discovery Family In April 2016

KIDS ZONE
From Monday, 04 April at 06:00/ 15:10  As part of Discovery Family's Kids Block, the new animated series ‘Doki’ follows seven year-old born explorer Doki and  his best friends Oto, Mundi, Fico, Anabella and Gabi.  Together they make up Team Doki, and the knowledge hungry gang travel the globe and beyond in search of  answers to their many questions! Anything can spark an  expedition amongst this curious bunch, as Doki is  continually struck with great questions about science or  nature. Slinging on their expedition packs, they hop  aboard Oto's vintage float-plane and head off for new adventures. In this series, Doki and his  team land on Komodo Island, Indonesia, to find out if dragons really do exist, before the adventurers get lost in a gold mine in Canada’s Yukon territory. Plus, Team Doki venture to  Egypt on an epic treasure hunt, where they uncover a cache of ancient items. Wherever they  go, it's sure to be a fun and fascinating learning expedition.  

POP SCIENCE 
From Monday, 04 April at 17:40
'Redesign My Brain' explores the science of neuroplasticity, which has  found that with specific training anyone can become smarter, increase  their memory capacity, and reverse mental aging. The series puts the  idea of brain plasticity to the test. The future holds the promise of an  array of technology that will make life easier, more fun, safer and cooler. With ‘Nextworld’, Discovery Family takes the lead in bringing people even deeper into the 21st century and beyond by introducing  the visionaries, the science, the builders and the innovations that raise  ideas that seem impossible now, but could become reality in our  lifetimes.

THE WILLIS FAMILY PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 05 April at 20:10
The Willis family bring their musical talents to  Discovery Family in this series that follows their life at  home and on the road. There is much to see with  Brenda and Toby Willis as they share the challenge of  maintaining their large family while keeping up with  the workload required to manage their touring band.  The family, hailing from just outside of Nashville, were  thrust into the limelight after making it to the final  rounds of 'America's Got Talent', where everyone fell  in love with their music and original sound and a  YouTube video from their national performance alone garnered more than 6 million views!  Throughout the series, viewers will get an inside look into their lives as they travel the country  sharing their talents and balancing a life at home.

HOW THE EARTH WORKS PREMIERE
From Sunday, 17 April at 19:20
Brand new eight-part series 'How the Earth Works'  follows the most dynamic and impassioned scientists  on an adventure around the world as they ask the  biggest questions of Earth. Join biologist Liz Bonnin  and geologist Martin to find out the answers to a  series of significant scientific quandaries. How much  threat does the Campi Flegrei super volcano, which  is hidden underwater in the bay of Naples, pose to  the inhabitants of Europe? What link do the Rocky  Mountains have to the atomic bomb? Will the  volcanic islands of Hawaii impact the geological  future of the west coast of the USA? This revealing series features Earth as a living, breathing  organism as we view its past, present and future.

TROY PREMIERE
From Friday, 29 April at 20:10
Troy may look like an ordinary 24 year-old, but he’s one  of the UK’s most impressive magicians. Explore Troy’s world and watch in awe as he amazes unsuspecting  members of the public. In this brand new series, the  magician brings his baffling abilities to the streets of  London. In Camden, we find Troy in a vintage store  handling very expensive glasses and manipulating the  mind of a shop assistant. Next, he sees if fortune cookies  can tell the future as he makes a Chinese food stall  holder choose a cookie to open - with astounding results.  In a pub in East London, a group of girls regret giving  him their picture when he destroys it, but are staggered by what happens next. The finale doesn’t disappoint either - when a passer-by offers to give Troy £5, the magician repays him  in a way that the man and bystanders will never forget. With his distinctive blend of close-up  magic and spectacular stunts, Troy will make jaws drop as he shakes up the magic world.