April 2025 On Discovery Channel, TLC, Food Network, HGTV And Travel Channel Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Coming From America | Returning Shows Including Beat Bobby Flay | More

Discovery

Filthy Fortunes S1

BRAND NEW

In a modern-day treasure hunt, Matt "King of Hoards" Paxton travels the country searching for rare, big-ticket items hidden in cluttered, filthy homes. It's a race to strike paydirt as Matt cleans out the properties, selling his finds for big dollars.

First TX: 3 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 May

Earth Day

STUNT

It’s time to face the wrath of mother nature.

This marathon features curated episodes from top shows including:

• Deadliest Catch

• Homestead Rescue

• In the Eye of the Storm

• Marooned with Ed Stafford

First TX: 22 April

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 18:20

Last TX: 22 April

Walking With Elephants

NEW TO CHANNEL

In Botswana, Lev Wood follows the world's largest elephant migration.

First TX: 16 April

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 20:05

Last TX: 30 April

Returning shows include Texas Metal S5 on 27 April at 21:00, Opal Hunters Red Dirt Road Trip S2 on 8 April at 21:00 and Hoarding: Buried Alive S5 on 10 April at 21:55.

TLC 

Coming from America S1

BRAND NEW

Four African American families pack up all their belongings, risking everything to move to the new land of opportunity: Africa. Enticed by their ancestral roots, these families travel 5000 miles to find love, jobs and a better life. First - they'll have to survive the inevitable culture shock - but if they can endure the first 60 days, their lives could be changed forever.

South Africa:

First TX: 2 April

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

*TX Time on 30 April: 22:00

Last TX: 7 May

Africa:

First TX: 2 April

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:50

*TX Time (30 April): 22:40

Last TX: 7 May

Big Crazy Family Adventure S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

The Kirkby families treks from British Columbia to a remote monastery in the Himalayas by container ship, train, donkey, bike and their own feet.

South Africa:

First TX: 7 April

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 2 June

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

South Africa:

First TX: 20 April

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 19:05

Last TX: 25 May

Africa:

First TX: 13 April

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 19:00

Last TX: 25 May

Returning shows include The Bad Skin Clinic S7 on 25 April at 21:00 in South Africa and Toddlers & Tiaras S2 on 27 April at 21:50.

HGTV

Betting on Paradise S1

BRAND NEW

A brave couple follows their dreams and gambles

everything to transform a shabby Costa Rican motel

into a luxurious tropical oasis.

First TX: 19 April

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 24 May

Returning shows include Renovation Aloha S2 on 8 April at 21:00, Fixer To Fabulous S6 on 30 April at 21:00, Island Life S17 on 13 April at 22:00 and House Hunters International S196 & S197 on 7 April at 20:35.

Food Network 

Returning shows include Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives S39 on 8 April at 16:05, Beat Bobby Flay S37 on 14 April at 16:05, Kids Baking Championship S13 on 25 April at 16:05 and Guy's Grocery Games S33 (All-Star) on 27 April at 17:00.

Travel Channel

Who Killed Billy The Kid: A Mysteries At The

Museum Special

New Special

Don Wildman investigates the mysterious death of Billy the Kid.

First TX: 3 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: 3 April

The Haunted S1

New Show

Pet owners recount their animals' chilling experiences with the paranormal.

First TX: 10 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:05

Last TX: 21 August

Returning shows include House Hunters International S118 & 119 on 8 April at 06:00.

March 2025 On HGTV, Food Network, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Who Is Luigi Mangione | Returning Shows Including Chopped | More

HGTV

Homes Gone Wild S1

BRAND NEW

Jack McBrayer tours some of America's wackiest and wildest homes that have recently been on the real estate market.

First TX: 3 March

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 31 March

The Flip Off S1

BRAND NEW

America's most famous flipping exes Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack reunite in a head-to-head competition to determine who's the ultimate flipper!

First TX: 27 March

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 1 May

Returning shows include Home Town S8 on 18 March at 22:00 and The Flipping El Moussas S2 on 13 March at 22:00.

Food Network

Returning shows include Symon's Dinners Cooking Out S5 on 2 March at 16:05, Chopped S61 on 19 March at 16:05 and Wildcard Kitchen S2 on 29 March at 21:55.

Investigation Discovery

Who is Luigi Mangione?

BRAND NEW SPECIAL

Writings and social media posts help to reveal the secret life and troubles of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of the brazen murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and whom so many people are calling a hero.

First TX: 2 March

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 2 March

Returning shows include Murder Under the Friday

Night Lights S4 on 31 March at 21:00, Evil Lives Here S9B on 4 March at 21:00, Exposed: Naked Crimes S2 on 12 March at 21:00, Road Rage S2 on 12 March at 21:55 and Death By Fame S3 on 21 March at 21:00.

Travel Channel

Mysteries at the Museum

Specials

• Is Amelia Earhart Alive TX: 6 March

Don Wildman investigates the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.

• The Deadly 1906 Earthquake TX: 13 March

Don Wildman journeys back in time to investigate the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

• The Loch Ness Monster Lives TX: 20 March

Don Wildman unlocks the secrets of the Loch Ness Monster.

• The Watergate Scandal TX: 27 March

Don Wildman examines the scandal that led to Richard Nixon’s resignation.

First TX: 6 March

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: 27 March

Returning shows include House Hunters 

International S116 & S117 on 3 March at 06:00.

Real Time

Celebrate! With Chef Nti S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Join Chef Nti as she adds her delicious twists to

your favourite celebratory foods!

First TX: 4 March

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 12:01

Last TX: 13 March

Home Inspector Joe S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

With a sixth sense for safety, Joe Mazza helps

families find and renovate their perfect new home.

First TX: 18 March

TX Day: Weekdays

TX Time: 15:50

Last TX: 18 April

Returning shows include A Crime to Remember S3 on 1 March at 22:30.

February 2025 On Discovery Channel, TLC And HGTV Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Into The Jungle With Ed Stafford | Returning Shows Including Body Bizarre | More

Discovery 

Into the Jungle with Ed Stafford S1

BRAND NEW

First TX: 19 February

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 March

Explorer and former British Army captain Ed Stafford

sets up an extreme survival school that will put

struggling modern dads and their children through

the toughest challenges.

Harpoon Hunters S1

BRAND NEW

First TX: 10 February

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 7 April

Off the shores of Cape Cod, generations of harpoon

fishermen made their living with nothing but a fast

boat, strong arm, and nerves of steel. Today, only a

handful of locals continue the centuries-old tradition, and their bounty is bluefin tuna.

Returning shows include Homestead Rescue S6A on 6 February at 21:00, Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch S4 on 15 February at 21:00.

TLC 

Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood

NEW SPECIAL

The $300M feud between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun made headlines. But is Taylor Swift standing up for artistry and fighting the misogyny, or has Scooter Braun been unfairly framed for what was just a business deal?

South Africa:

First TX: 23 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 2 March

Chris Brown: A History Of Violence

SPECIAL (NEW TO CHANNEL)

After an infamous assault, Chris Brown has managed a musical comeback, but a growing list of sexual assault allegations raises alarms. For the first time, an alleged victim speaks out, and experts delve into the surrounding issues of domestic violence.

South Africa:

First TX: 23 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 23 February

Africa:

First TX: 23 February

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:50

Last TX: 23 February

Returning shows in South Africa include Body Bizarre S8 on 14 February at 21:00 and 1000-lb Best Friends S3 on 4 February at 21:00 with The Family Chantel S3 on 1 February at 21:50 and My 600-LB Life S10C on 21 February at 21:00 in the rest of Africa.

HGTV

Breaking New Ground S1

BRAND NEW

Robert Hartwell takes on the challenge of transforming a 200-year-old house with a complicated history into a home filled with love. It's a renovation story that celebrates the resilience of

Robert's journey, as well as those who came before

him.

First TX: 4 February

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 25 February

Flipping Out With My Dad S1

BRAND NEW

Designer Kristyn Patterson and her contractor father,

Pancho, aim to revitalize the neglected neighborhoods of Detroit. With six newly purchased properties in the same historic district, this duo looks to give these dilapidated homes a second chance.

First TX: 7 February

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 7 February

Returning shows include My Lottery Dream Home S17 on 17 February at 21:00.

January 2025 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Marooned With Ed Stafford | Returning Shows Including Guy's Ranch Kitchen | More

Discovery Channel 

Marooned with Ed Stafford S1

BRAND NEW

First TX: 8 January

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 12 February

Ed Stafford pushes his survival limits as he strives to thrive in some of the worlds' toughest environments without food, water, or tools of any kind. Two episodes are filmed in Namibia (specifically the Erongo Mountains & Cuando/Kwando river).

High Speed Chase S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

First TX: 21 January

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 25 February

Get in the driver's seat for some of the most extraordinary police chases ever captured on camera -- with never-before-seen footage, it's a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled window into a world where criminals will do anything to escape.

Returning shows include Ghost Adventures: House Calls S2A on 11 January at 21:55.

TLC

The Culpo Sisters S1 (Africa)

NEW SHOW

First TX: 21 January

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 25 February

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and her sisters, Aurora and Sophia, take on social media stardom while dealing with relationship snafus, family mischief and constant advice from millions of followers.

Returning shows include 90 Day: The Last Resort S2 on 8 January at 21:00 across Africa and at 20:00 in South Africa with other developments for TLC SA include My 600-LB Life S10C on 25 January at 21:00 and Dr Pimple Popper: This is Zit S5 on 3 January at 20:00?

HGTV

Buying the Beach S1

NEW SHOW

First TX: 25 January

TX Day: Saturday & Sunday

TX Time: 12:00

Last TX: 2 February

Life on the beach can be paradise, and that’s what

these homebuyers want. From small bungalows to

private islands, the search is on for properties on

some of the most beautiful beaches around the

country.

Returning shows include Christina In the Country S2 on 23 January at 21:00, Lakefront Bargain Hunt S12 on 19 January at 22:00.

Food Network

Returning shows include Beat Bobby Flay S35 on 6 January at 16:05, Chopped S59 on 15 January at 16:05, Guy's Grocery Games S32 on 26 January at 17:00 and Guy's Ranch Kitchen S7 on 26 January at 16:05.

November 2024 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premieres: Written In The Stars | Returning Shows Including Christmas Cookie Challenge And Beat Bobby Flay | More

Discovery Channel 

Street Outlaws: Farmtruck

and AZN S1

NEW SHOW

From their iconic Farmtruck to their unbelievable Gonorail, Farmtruck and AZN have long been known for their crazy builds. Now the guys are going to a new level by opening their shop and building some outrageous rides that only they could dream up.

First TX: 29 November

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 17 January 2025

Other premieres on the channel include Outback Opal Hunters S7 on 19 November at 21:00, Fastest Cars in the Dirty South S2 on 22 November at 21:00, Crimes Gone Viral S2 on 5 November at 21:55 and The Treehouse Guys S2 on 28 November at 21:00.

TLC 

Written In The Stars S1

BRAND NEW

South Africa:

First TX: 7 November

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 9 January 2025

Quiet on Set:

The Dark Side of Kids TV S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

South Africa:

First TX: 12 November

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 10 December

Other premieres on the channel include I Am Jazz S8 on 18 November at 21:00 for consumers in South Africa with neighbouring countries offering Sister Wives S12 on 5 November at 21:50 and Welcome to Plathville S6 on 18 November at 21:00.

HGTV

Divided By Design S1

BRAND NEW

Husband and wife designers Ray and Eilyn Jimenez

run their separate design firms and compete for

clients in the hot Miami market, but no matter who

lands the bid, their client always comes out a winner!

First TX: 2 November

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 December

Other premieres on the channel include Good Bones S9 on 14 November at 21:00 and Bargain Block S4A on 21 November at 22:00.

Food Network

FEAST FROM THE EAST WEEKEND

STUNT / NEW SHOWS

Cooking for Love S2

In a heartwarming cooking show, two chefs attempt to pull off the best dinner party menu and win the hearts of the dinner hosts and their families. They lovingly create a scrumptious array of inventive home-cooked recipes that anyone can replicate.

First TX: 24 November / Last TX: 1 December

First TX: 7 September

TX Day: Saturday - Sunday

TX Time: 14:25

Last TX: 28 December

Other premieres on the channel include Christmas Cookie Challenge S7 on 15 November at 16:05, Summer Baking Championship S2 on 9 November at 16:05, Holiday Baking Championship S10 on 15 November at 17:00, Holiday Wars S5 on 10 November at 17:00, Beat Bobby Flay (Holiday Throwdown) S2 on 11 November at 16:06 and Girl Meets Farm S14 on 7 November at 16:05.

October 2024 On Discovery Channel, TLC And HGTV Across Africa | Channel Premieres Including The Face Doctor And The Great Antiques | Returning Shows Including I Love A Mama's Boy | More

Discovery Channel 

The Great Antiques Challenge S1

BRAND NEW

Six antiques dealers go head-to-head to find the perfect pieces for homeowners and small businesses. Hunting down items from across the country to fulfil the clients brief, the dealers will display their finds for the client to choose from. But will any of them hit the mark and will the winning

dealer manage to make any profit?

First TX: 10 October

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:55

Last TX: 28 November

Returning Shows including Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing S2 which premieres 30 October at 21:55.

TLC South Africa 

Doctober SPECIAL

Doctors are once again taking over TLC South Africa with a special programming event. The second edition of this medical-themed TV stunt will feature a lineup of compelling content, including highlights like 'Face Doctors' and 'Botched Bariatrics'. Tune in for a month full of fascinating medical stories and expert insights.

South Africa:

First TX: 1 October

TX Day: Monday - Saturday

TX Time: 19:00

Last TX: 31 October

The Face Doctors S1

NEW SHOW

From devastating medical conditions to trauma and illness, this series follows patients as they undergo life-changing surgery and cutting-edge treatment to rebuild their faces. A specialist team of surgeons and prosthetists work together to change lives.

South Africa:

First TX: 4 October

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 22 November

Botched Bariatrics S1

NEW SHOW

Follow the journey of patients whose worlds have been turned upside down after a failed bariatric surgery and the work of the doctors who help them get their lives back.

South Africa:

First TX: 5 October

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 19 October

Returning shows include I Love A Mama's Boy S4 which premieres 15 October at 20:00.

TLC Africa

The Face Doctors S1

NEW SHOW

Africa:

First TX: 18 October

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 6 December

HGTV

Scariest House in America S1

NEW SHOW

Actress and comedian Retta travels to homes in various U.S. regions, including the Spooky South,

Nightmare Northeast and Mysterious Midwest, where she tours terrifying properties that owners say are haunted by scary stories and hair-raising sights. The home deemed the "scariest" of them all will get a renovation revival by designer Alison Victoria.

First TX: 10 October

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 31 October

House Hunters International: Africa

SPECIAL

This spin-off of the wildly popular HGTV House

Hunters goes around the globe. Home hunters and

their realtors check out all sorts of architectural

styles and work through the quirks of buying real estate in other countries.

First TX: 6 October

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 8 December

100 Day Hotel Challenge S1

NEW SHOW

After their remodel of the Sunburst Inn, Brian and

Mika Kleinschmidt are on a mission to save two more mom and pop hotels, and they're making it a

competition! With the help of talented teammates,

$225,000 each and just 100 days, may the best hotel

win!

First TX: 22 October

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 26 November

We Bought a Funeral Home S1

NEW SHOW

From bats to a slew of haunting surprises, the Blumberg family transforms an eerie 1800s Victorian funeral parlor into a weird and wonderful dream home, and it has them wondering if they're alone on this renovation adventure.

First TX: 3 October

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 31 October

Returning shows include Unsellable Houses S5 which premieres 20 October at 21:00 and Farmhouse Fixer S3 which premieres 9 October at 22:00.

August 2024 On HGTV Across Africa | Channel Premieres Including Makeover By Monday | Returning Shows Including Home Town | More

Backed by the Bros S1

August Premieres

BRAND NEW

Jonathan and Drew Scott, businessmen and real estate moguls, help struggling investors succeed in an unforgiving housing market. They’re risking time and money to help these property investments go the distance. Will their new partners heed their advice?

First TX: 21 August

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 16 October

House Hunters - All Stars S1

BRAND NEW

House Hunters is getting the star treatment! For the first time ever, the stars of HGTV's biggest shows are getting in on the hunt as they take buyers to tour properties in the towns they know best, offering expert advice to find their new homes.

First TX: 18 August

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 September

Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse

BRAND NEW

Chip and Joanna celebrate ten years of Fixer Upper with a brand-new challenge: the overhaul of a severely outdated 1960s lakehouse. Surprising interior design choices and unique outdoor features highlight the property's dramatic cliffside views.

First TX: 30 August

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 13 September

Home Town S8A

NEW SEASON

Husband-and-wife team Erin and Ben Napier bring their small Mississippi hometown back to life with modern and affordable updates to its historic homes.

First TX: 6 August

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 27 August

Happy to be Home S2

NEW SEASON

Designer Gray Benko brings color and happiness to historic homes in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Her whimsical vision is brought to life with the help of artisan Mike Benko and her contractor dad Joe, aka "Grumpy."

First TX: 4 August

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 12:15

Last TX: 25 August

Makeover by Monday S1 & S2

BRAND NEW

Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend. Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.

First TX: 4 August

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 13:55

Last TX: 25 August

Tiny Luxury S3

NEW SEASON

Husband-and-wife team Tyson and Michelle Spiess build portable high-end tiny homes. From start to finish, their team works to create luxurious spaces suited for traveling anywhere.

First TX: 18 August

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 1 September

HGTV To Cash In On MENA Commercial Opportunities With Ad-Sales Launch In August

HGTV, a major home and lifestyle channel, will launch ad sales opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) this August. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned channel delivers family stories, real estate and renovation experts as well as home transformations. It ranks among the top ten cable networks in the United States, reaching 88m households.

Starting in August, HGTV will offer companies the opportunity to advertise their brands, products and services to local and international brands in the MENA region. HGTV will offer comprehensive content solutions including on-ground activations, digital, on-air and content creation opportunities.

Elaborating on the company’s commercial strategy this summer, Layla Tamim, Director of Ad Sales MENA and Digital CEEMENAT at Warner Bros Discovery, remarked: “HGTV is one of our flagship channels, and we are thrilled to integrate it into our commercial offerings alongside Fatafeat, Discovery, TLC, and our Kids channels Cartoon Network and Cartoonito. Within our Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio, each channel brings a distinct range of content. With the inclusion of HGTV, we empower our partners to engage directly with enthusiastic viewers who appreciate home makeovers, DIY projects, décor inspirations, as well as uplifting family narratives.”

Some of the content highlights this summer on the channel will include My Lottery Dream Home, where David Bromstad takes recent lottery winners on over-the-top house hunts for their new dream homes. Other summer programmes to watch out for include Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House?, hosted by historic house experts Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, who help homebuyers find old properties and restore them to new glory; and Battle On the Beach, where Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington and Alison Victoria are back to mentor three new teams of talented up-and-coming renovators.

May 2024 On Discovery Channel And HGTV Across Africa | New Series Alert: Crime Gone Viral And Wild And Weird America | Returning Shows Including Down Home Fab | More

Discovery Channel 

Crimes Gone Viral S1

NEW TO CHANNEL

Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, and other crimes rack up millions of views, but the stories behind these crimes are often never told -- until now. This series takes viewers inside the most shocking crimes that went viral.

First TX: 28 May

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 20:55 & 21:25

Last TX: 6 Aug

Wheeler Dealers World Tour

BRAND NEW

After twenty years of iconic makeovers Mike and Elvis are back to take on their most ambitious projects yet and this time, they're going global. From the US, to Australia, Europe and the UK, Mike will track down a selection of vehicles that are iconic to each country, in need of some serious TLC, set up in a local garage and

leave it to Elvis and local mechanics to restore them to their former glory.

First TX: 31 May

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 2 Aug

Wild & Weird America S1

BRAND NEW

Watch uproarious real-life moments: backyard mishaps, car chaos, avalanche disasters, stunts, spills and thrills. It's an unforgettable rollercoaster of laughter caught on camera.

First TX: 18 May

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 20:55 & 21:25

Last TX: TBC

Border Control Spain S2

NEW SEASON

In Madrid's main airport, Madrid-Barajas, 5,000 security cameras help agents maintain security. Follow state security forces to discover how they monitor Spain's borders.

First TX: 14 May

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 20:00 & 20:30

Last TX: TBC

HGTV

Down Home Fab S2

BRAND NEW

Chelsea and Cole DeBoer navigate the most

challenging chapter of their lives as they create and build a design business and take on client

renovations, all while raising four young children.

First TX: 29 May

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 17 July

Fixer To Fabulous Italiano

BRAND NEW

In this new limited series we will embark on the

adventure of a lifetime as the Marrs and their family head to Italy to help some family friends renovate a historic home and turn it into the farmhouse they've always dreamed of!

First TX: 16 May

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 20 June

Rock the Block S5

NEW SEASON

Four teams of HGTV superstars return to the block to face-off in the ultimate home renovation competition. With identical starting waterfront homes and budgets, the team's house that appraises the highest at the end wins it all!

First TX: 4 May

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 15 June

Why The Heck Did I Buy This House? S2

NEW SEASON

Designer and renovator Kim Wolfe comes to the

rescue of homeowners feeling major buyer's remorse. This former Survivor winner and mom of three uses her expert skills to reinvent lifeless spaces and make homeowners finally fall in love with their home.

First TX: 22 May

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 10 July

April 2024 On HGTV Across Africa | New Series Alert Including Battle On The Mountain | Returning Shows Including Celebrity IOU | More

Battle on the Mountain S1

BRAND NEW

The battle moves to the mountains! Rico Leon, Kim Myles and Kim Wolfe mentor three teams of talented up-and-coming renovators, and each team will have six weeks and $100,000 to remodel a rundown mountain home and compete for a $50,000 cash prize!

First TX: 12 April

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: TBC

Small Town Potential S1

BRAND NEW

New York's Hudson Valley has something to satisfy any passion, and local real estate agent Davina Thomasula works with builder Kristin Leitheuser to transform the area's affordable houses into beautiful homes that fulfill their clients' lifestyle dreams.

First TX: 4 April

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: TBC

Celebrity IOU S4

NEW SEASON

Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to people who have impacted their lives by surprising them with home renovations. The celebrities get hands-on with Drew and Jonathan Scott to imagine a design plan and create beautifully customized spaces.

First TX: 29 April

TX Day: Monday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

Buying Back the Block S1

BRAND NEW

Comedian Mike Epps and his wife Kyra have bought several homes on his childhood block in Indianapolis, and their goal is to revitalize the struggling neighbourhood and bring back the charm, community and character that Mike valued growing up.

First TX: 20 April

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: TBC

Lil Jon Wants To Do What? S2

BRAND NEW

Forget everything you think you know about Lil Jon as a musician and producer. He's teaming up with interior designer Anitra Mecadon to push

homeowners outside of their comfort zones with

amazing room transformations that are beyond their wildest dreams.

First TX: 30 April

TX Day: Tuesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

March 2024 On Discovery Channel, HGTV And Travel Channel Across Africa | New Series Alert: Exposed: Naked Crimes | Returning Shows Including Rico The Rescue And Gold Rush: White Water | More

Discovery Channel

Exposed: Naked Crimes S1

BRAND NEW

Get up close and personal with the most exposed offenders ever caught on camera. Witnesses and police share the inside stories of dangerous crimes committed totally naked. From burglaries in the buff to nude DUIs, these lawbreakers let it all hang out.

First TX: 5 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 20:55 & 21:25

Last TX: 26 March

Roadworthy Rescues S2

NEW SEASON

Derek Bieri takes old cars from non- running derelicts to renovated transformations. He seeks out abandoned cars where they lie dormant and gets them running again. Along the way, Derek shares the cars' history, who they were originally intended for and why they're still relevant, all told with his clever wit and timely humor.

First TX: 8 March 

TX Day: Friday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 24 May

Gold Rush: White Water S7

NEW SEASON

Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.

First TX: 25 March 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 3 June

HGTV

Rico to the Rescue S2

NEW SEASON

Follow contractor Rico Leon as he resolves conflicts

between emotionally and financially stressed

homeowners and their builders to turn renovation

and construction nightmares into dream homes.

First TX: 2 March 

TX Day: Saturday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 27 April

Home Town S7B

NEW SEASON

Husband-and-wife team Erin and Ben Napier bring

their small Mississippi hometown back to life with

modern and affordable updates to its historic homes.

First TX: 12 March 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 16 April

Celebrity IOU S3

NEW SEASON

Hollywood A-listers express their deep gratitude to

people who have impacted their lives by surprising

them with home renovations. The celebrities get

hands-on with Drew and Jonathan Scott to imagine a

design plan and create beautifully customized

spaces.

First TX: 25 March 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 22 April

Travel Channel

Expedition Bigfoot S4

New Season

For the first time in history, an elite team of investigators use an advanced data algorithm to analyze five decades of Bigfoot sightings to pinpoint when and where to encounter the elusive beast. Armed with the results and state-of-the- art technology, they journey deep into the unforgiving North American wilderness to prove once and for all that Bigfoot is real.

First TX: 17 March 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:10

February 2024 On HGTV Across Africa | New Series Alert: Selling Dubai | Returning Shows Including House Hunters And Fixer Upper | More

Married To Real Estate S3

NEW SEASON

Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson get clients into the dream neighborhood they never thought they could afford. By using their unparalleled real estate expertise, they'll make smart purchases and even smarter renovations while managing their busy family.

First TX: 14 Feb

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 1 May

Help! I Wrecked My House S4

NEW SEASON

Jasmine Roth rescues homeowners who took on major DIYs and are living without bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms due to issues they can't fix. Jasmine and her team help finish the problematic projects and turn mishaps into dream spaces in record time.

First TX: 28 Feb

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 15 May

Fixer Upper: The Castle S1

NEW SEASON

Chip and Joanna take on their biggest fixer yet: the famous castle in Waco, Texas. As they breathe new life into the historic landmark, they must also tackle its challenging infrastructure while preserving its original beauty.

First TX: 4 Feb

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 12:15

Last TX: 18 Feb

Fixer Upper: The Hotel S1

NEW SEASON

Chip and Joanna Gaines transform a 100-year-old historic building near Magnolia Market into a boutique hotel, showcasing their love for hospitality, restoration and their home city of Waco, Texas.

First TX: 25 Feb

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 12:15

Last TX: 10 March

Selling Dubai S1

BRAND NEW

Luxury real estate expert Maria Morris is launching her own agency in Dubai, and the stakes have never been higher. She's assembled a team of savvy agents, and they're determined to make their mark on one of the most competitive markets in the world.

First TX: 24 Feb

TX Day: Saturday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: TBC

House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes S1

BRAND NEW

The House Hunters franchise is expanding to help buyers with their unique wish lists. Whether it be amazing water homes or the dream of working with a real estate agent that is downright wacky, the pressure is on to find the perfect home.

First TX: 4 Feb

TX Day: Sunday

TX Time: 13:05

Last TX: TBC

January 2024 On HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | New Series Alert: Baker's Dozen And Battle Of The Decade | Returning Shows Including Fixer To Fabulous And Unsellable Houses | More

HGTV

Fixer to Fabulous S5

NEW SEASON

Husband-wife team Dave and Jenny Marrs preserve and renovate historic homes in Bentonville, AR. They use their resources to transform houses into masterpieces for buyers that want a slower-paced lifestyle in a small town.

First TX: 25 Jan TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

No Demo Reno S3

NEW SEASON

Home renovation expert and social media creator Jennifer Todryk combines clever design solutions and cost-saving ideas to create stunning home overhauls for clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, all without any major demolition.

First TX: 30 Jan TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Unsellable Houses S4

NEW SEASON

Real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb renovate unlovable homes. The sisters make necessary and impactful renovations that convert these unlovable houses into diamonds in the rough.

First TX: 1 Jan TX Day: Monday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: TBC

Food Network

Baker's Dozen S1

BRAND NEW

Home baker and actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and former White House Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses put 13 competitors -- including home bakers, professionals, newcomers and veterans -- through a series of baking challenges. Tamera, Bill and guest judges assess each creation and eliminate the bakers who don't make the cut until there is only one baker left to claim the $5,000 prize and Golden Rolling Pin.

First TX: 5 Jan TX Day: Friday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: 2 Feb

Battle of The Decades S1

BRAND NEW

Jonathan Bennett welcomes skilled chefs from different generations to a competition that puts their distinct perspectives on food and pop culture in the spotlight! They'll take on classic dishes and viral food trends, but only one chef will win $10,000!

First TX: 29 Jan TX Day: Monday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: TBC

Zoe Bakes S2

NEW SEASON

Zoë François bakes and cooks her favorite recipes, from easy main dishes to delicious desserts, with a little help from her friends and family.

First TX: 6 Jan TX Day: Saturday & Sunday TX Time: 16:05 Last TX: 21 Jan

Baked In Tradition S1

BRAND NEW

Baker Bryan Ford explores the techniques and traditions behind New York City's best baked goods, and how the city's diverse cultures put their own twists on simple ingredients to bring family and friends together, every time.

First TX: 27 Jan TX Day: Saturday & Sunday TX Time: 16:05 Last TX: 28 Jan

Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines S7

NEW SEASON

On an all-new season, Joanna shares delicious recipes for brisket sliders, Grandma Zimmern's meatloaf, Basque-style cheesecake and more as friends, family and two guest chefs drop by to help her cook.

First TX: 11 Jan TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: 25 Jan

Chopped S56

NEW SEASON

Competitors race to turn mystery ingredients into extraordinary three-course meals. This competition is all about skill, speed and ingenuity -- and only one chef will impress the judges enough to survive the chopping block.

First TX: 17 Jan TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: TBC

What To Expect On Discovery Family, HGTV And Travel Channel In December 2023 Across Africa?

Discovery Family

Wheeler Dealers S11

NEW TO CHANNEL

Viewers join host Mike Brewster and mechanic Edd China on their quest to transform automobiles back into mint condition. From completing major overhauls to tackling tricky detailing jobs, Mike and Edd teach all aspects of automotive restoration.

HGTV

Windy City Rehab: Alison's Dream Home

BRAND NEW (SPIN-OFF)

Alison puts it all on the line when she jumps into an

ambitious personal renovation without the cash to

pay for it. Her 6,000 square foot office could be the

perfect place to call home, or it might be a giant

money pit.

First TX: 14 Dec

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX: 28 Dec

Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation S2

NEW SEASON

What happens after families purchase affordable vacation homes that need a little work? With a bit of

imagination and a lot of muscle, they'll transform their new properties into the relaxing getaways they had always envisioned.

First TX: 20 Dec

TX Day: Wednesday

TX Time: 13:55

Last TX: TBC

Christmas with HGTV

There’s no place like an HGTV home for the holidays! HGTV stars know a thing or two about decorating and when it comes to decorating for the holidays, they pull out all the stops. This festive season, get inspired at how your favourites have decorate for the holidays!

First TX: 4 Dec

TX Day: Monday-Sunday

TX Time: 18:15

Last TX: 26 Dec

Home Town: Ben’s Workshop S2

NEW SPECIAL

Episode: Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop

Ben Napier dons the big red suit as he and Erin are joined by their celebrity friends to complete holiday projects that bring Christmas cheer to Laurel, Mississippi.

First TX: 22 Dec

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 18:15

Last TX: 22 Dec

Travel Channel

Fright Club S1

New Show

Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers -- Dalen Spratt, Marcus Harvey and Juwan Mass -- compete to freak each other out with creepy paranormal footage.

First TX: 14 December

TX Day: Thursday

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: TBC

Help! My House is Haunted S4 

New Season

The UK's leading paranormal experts stop at nothing to help terrified homeowners plagued by supernatural forces.

First TX: 9 December

TX Day: Friday

TX Time: 21:10

Last TX: TBC

Warner Bros. Discovery Is To Launch HGTV In The Dutch Market Early Next Year

The interior and lifestyle channel, which is already available in 93 countries, will make its debut on 15 January 2024.

Well-known HGTV programmes include Celebrity IOU, in which brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott work with celebrities to give houses a complete makeover and then surprise donate them to people who have meant something special to them, My Lottery Dream Home with David Bromstad, who helps lottery winners use their winnings to finally buy that big dream home, and House Hunters – now 205 seasons on – in which homebuyers are closely followed in their search for the new perfect home, carefully weighing up the pros and cons.

“We are delighted to add the channel HGTV to the Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio, bringing this beautiful brand to the Netherlands,” said Tatiana Lagewaard, Head of Content & Programming at Warner Bros. Discovery. “HGTV will also be a party that connects advertisers and commercial partners directly with a specific lifestyle target audience. Our goal with HGTV is to be a source of inspiration, but also a channel to relax with.”

Distribution has been secured with providers KPN, Ziggo and Odido, while most HGTV programming can also be seen on streaming service discovery+.

Part 1: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Across Africa In November 2023?

TNT

ALIEN MENACE

Stunt

A journey through sci-fi wonders and otherworldly confrontations that will ignite your imagination. Dive into the realm of extraterrestrial enigmas with 'Alien Menace’.

*Channel premieres are in bold

Saturday, 4 November 

18:05 Men in Black: International (2019) 

20:00 War of the Worlds (2005) 

Saturday, 11 November 

17:50 Pacific Rim (2013) 

20:00 Venom (2018) 

Saturday, 18 November 

17:35 Man of Steel (2013) 

20:00 Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 

Saturday, 25 November 

15:40 Star Trek (2009) 

17:45 Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 

20:00 Star Trek Beyond (2016)

EDDIE MURPHY FAN MONTH

Stunt

This special tribute to Murphy's iconic career reaches its pinnacle with a not-to-be-missed movie marathon on the last Friday of the month. A drive through the unforgettable characters and comedy that define Eddie Murphy's legacy, now available on TNT for the first time ever.

*Channel premieres are in bold 

Friday, 3 November 

17:00 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 

18:45 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) 

20:30 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) 

Friday, 10 November 

20:30 The Golden Child (1986) 

Friday, 17 November 

20:30 Boomerang (1992) 

Friday, 24 November 

13:30 Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 

15:15 Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) 

17:00 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) 

18:50 The Golden Child (1986) 

20:30 Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) 

22:15 Boomerang (1993)

UNDER SUSPICION

Stunt

Experience uncertainty unfold, as characters navigate tangled webs of mystery. A weekly rendezvous with intrigue, where mystery takes center stage and perceptions are questioned.

There are no channel premieres in this stunt. Wednesday, 1 November 

20:30 Minority Report (2002) 

Wednesday, 8 November 

20:30 Transsiberian (2008) 

Wednesday, 15 November 

20:30 Mystic River (2003) 

Wednesday, 22 November 

20:30 The Fugitive (1993) 

Wednesday, 29 November 

20:30 The Fan (1996)

PULP FICTION

TNT Hit

The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

*Channel premieres are in bold

Sunday, 5 November 20:00 

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Discovery Channel

WHEELER DEALERS S18B

20th Anniversary Stunt

Wheeler Dealers returns to the UK as multi-talented mechanic Marc "Elvis" Priestley joins experienced car dealer Mike Brewer on a mission to find and restore iconic cars that they can later sell for a profit.

Continuation of stunt from October featuring a curated line up of best episodes leading up to the premiere of S18B in November.

First TX: 17 Nov 

TX Day: Friday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 19 Jan 2024

THE GARDEN: COMMUNE OR CULT

Brand New

On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden -- an off-the-grid community living by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. Every spring brings a new crop of people and questions about The Garden's cult-like vibe

First TX: 22 Nov

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 25 Dec

NAKED AND AFRAID: CASTAWAYS

Brand New

Naked and Afraid takes on a true-life survival situation when nine seasoned challengers are stranded on a remote island. Abandoned with no map or tools, they must fashion what they need to survive from wreckage and debris strewn across the island.

First TX: 1 Nov

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: 20 Dec

GOLD DIVERS S11B

New Episodes

In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on. Driven by gold fever and sometimes desperate need, miners pilot their ragtag dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.

First TX: 13 Nov 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 20:55

Last TX: 15 Jan 2024

TLC SA

90 DAY FIANCE S10

New Season

Using a unique 90 Day Fiance visa, overseas fiances will travel to the US to live with their partners for the first time. Each couple will have just 90 days to decide to get married or send their international mate home.

South Africa:

First TX: 9 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 20:00

Last TX: 21 March 2024

MEGAN THEE STALLION VS TORY LANEZ: FIVE SHOTS

One-Off

The shocking shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, revealed by insiders and lawyers involved. Told from both perspectives, it looks at how Tory Lanez still protests his innocence but examines why Megan was vilified on social media despite a terrifying ordeal.

South Africa:

TX: 26 November 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

SAY YES TO THE DRESS WITH TAN FRANCE

Brand New

Brace yourself for some explosive drama, outrageous comedy, stunning dresses and an outpouring of love, as Tan France (Queer Eye, Next in Fashion) takes over the wonderful world of "Say Yes to the Dress”.

South Africa:

TX: 14 November 

TX Day: Tuesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 2 Jan 2024

TLC Africa

MEGAN THEE STALLION VS TORY LANEZ: FIVE SHOTS

One-Off

The shocking shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, revealed by insiders and lawyers involved. Told from both perspectives, it looks at how Tory Lanez still protests his innocence but examines why Megan was vilified on social media despite a terrifying ordeal.

Africa:

TX: 26 November 

TX Day: Sunday 

TX Time: 21:00

SISTER WIVES S11B

New Season

The Brown family boldly faces the worst year they have ever had. As Kody and Christine's relationship falls apart, family members take sides and tensions rise. Nothing will ever be the same again for the Browns.

Africa:

First TX: 1 November 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 21:00

Last TX:20 March 2024

HGTV

LUXE FOR LESS

Brand New

Designer Michel Smith Boyd uses clever budget

hacks to help homeowners create luxurious

renovations without stretching their bank

accounts. Along with his creative team, Michel

brings upscale design within reach to deliver

beautifully overhauled spaces.

First TX: 15 November 

TX Day: Wednesday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 20 December

UGLIEST HOUSE IN AMERICA S4

New Season

Comedian Retta travels across five different

regions of the US to tour properties competing for

the ugliest home around. After crowning the worst

of the worst, HGTV designer Alison Victoria

surprises the homeowners with a spectacular

$150,000 renovation!

First TX: 2 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 23 November

MY LOTTERY DREAM HOME S15

New Season

Recent lottery winners go on over-the-top house

hunts for their new dream homes with David

Bromstad, and he'll help them decide if they

should spend all their winnings on an extravagant

mansion or settle for a sound investment.

First TX: 20 November 

TX Day: Monday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: TBC

BUILDING ROOTS S2

New Season

Design masterminds Ben and Cristi Dozier take

on boundary-pushing projects as they turn basic

Colorado homes into one-of-a-kind spaces. Their

passion for doing the impossible drives them to

help clients plant roots and discover what it means to be home.

First TX: 30 November 

TX Day: Thursday 

TX Time: 22:00

Last TX: 18 January

Drafted: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Across Africa In November 2023?

Discovery Channel:

Gold Divers

Castaways

Wheeler Dealers

TLC:

90 Day Fiance

Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France

Megan Thee Stallion Vs. Tory Lanez: Five Shots

TNT:

Pulp Fiction

Alien Menace

Unusual Suspicion

Real Time:

Forbidden: Dying For Love

Investigation Discovery:

Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer

How To Create A Sex Scandal

Murder Tapes

A Body In The Basement

Food Network:

Holiday Wars

Zoe Bakes

Holiday Baking Championship

Christmas Cookie Challenge

Beat Bobby Flay

Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown

Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines

HGTV:

Ugliest House In America: Summer Road Trip

Building Roots

Travel Channel:

The Visitors

The Curse Of Lizzie Borden

Scream: The True Story

Ghost Hunters Taps Return

Expedition Bigfoot

Michigan Hell House

Cartoon Network:

Summer Camp Island

Pokemon The Movie: I Choose You!

Mr. Magoo

Cartoonito:

Batwheels

Bugs Bunny Builders

Singalong with Masha And The Bear, Lu And The Bally Bunch and CoComelon

Drafted: What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery's Channels Across Africa In October 2023?

Discovery Channel:

• Wheeler Dealers

• Expedition Bigfoot

• Gold Rush

TLC:

• Match Me Abroad

• Dr. Pimple Popper

• Kim Vs. Kanye: The Divorce

• Dr. Down Below

Discovery Family:

• Expedition Unknown

TNT:

• Margot Robbie Fan Day

• Horror Fest

• Happy 5th Anniversary TNT

Real Time:

• Crikey! It's The Irwins 

Investigation Discovery:

• High Speed Chase

• HELP! My House Is Haunted

• Does Murder Sleep?

Food Network:

• What Am I With

• Recipe: Lost Or Found

• Outrageous Pumpkins

• Beachside Brawl

• Ciao House

• Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines

• La Pitchhouse: Cooking In France

• Everyday Cooking

• Guy's Ranch Kitchen

HGTV:

• Tough Love With Hilary Farr

• Fix My Frankenhouse

• Bargain Block

• Flip The Strip

Travel Channel:

• The Haunted Museum: 5 King Iferno

• Demon In The White House

• Ghost Of Flight 401

• Alien Encounters: Declassified

• Alien Abduction: Travis Walton

• Beyond The Unknown

Cartoon Network And Cartoonito: click here

What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Channels Across Africa In September 2023?

Discovery Channel:

• Shed & Buried

TLC:

• Flipping El Moussas

TNT:

• Myths & Legends

• Beyond The Illusion

• Celebrate Heritage

• Djimon Hounsou Fan Day

Investigation Discovery:

• People Magazine Investigation

• The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace

• Disappeared

• Disappeared: The Bradley Sisters

HGTV:

• Renovation Wild

• Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?

Travel Channel:

• Haunted Towns

Cartoon Network:

• Teen Titans GO!

• Junior

• Teen Titans GO! Vs. Teen Titans

• Lego Super Heroes: The Flash

• Barman Day

Cartoonito:

• Interstellar Ella

• CoComelon

• Beantastic

• Moley

• Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars

• Batman Day

News Shorts: e.tv's Struggling Telenovela Nikiwe Gets New Writing Team, Crown Of Tears Makes A Landing On Telenovela Channel Phillipines And Flipping El Moussas Currently Seen On HGTV Resurfaces On TLC Africa

Nikiwe is heading to a new direction

During the year, eMedia Investments debuted two local dramas Smokes And Mirrors and Nikiwe on e.tv, South Africa's most viewed English station and second watched channel on DStv. Unlike Smokes And Mirrors, consumers weren't turned on about the show.

Initially, Smokes And Mirrors was also struggling to garner any traction but overtime it managed to win the heart of audiences but Nikiwe's struggling viewership has led the eMedia team to hire new writers in order to save the show from possible extinction.

The writing team who was lead by Sipho Tshapu got the boot with Bongi Ndaba coming in place to save the struggling telenovela.

Telenovela Channel Phillipines welcomes a popular Televisa series

Appearing on six shows since the channel’s debut in 2011, Victoria have made a lasting impact to TNC viewers who have continued to air their wishes to see more of her.

In Crown of Tears, she is joined by Alejandro Nones (Love To Death), José María Torre Hütt (Luz Clarita), and Mane de la Parra (La Malquerida), and they play a family who go through the ebbs and flows of life as a mother bears the burden of seeing her sons take different paths to their respective destinies. 

Alongside Telenovela Channel Phillipines, Crown Of Tears served as one of the five shows seen on TLNovelas following its debut in Africa. Consumers in Phillipines can catch the drama at 21:00 from August 14.

More Discovery for TLC

During the month, TLC introduced a new entrepreneurial series Me Or The Menu currently seen on Food Network. Despite the existence of Real Time, it looks like Discovery will be taking much longer to allocate some content to the lifestyle channel with the other being Flipping El Moussas.

Following couple Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa during their personal and professional journey together as newlyweds and property experts. In their first year, they tackle a house move, renovation, and trying to get pregnant.

Flipping El Moussas is currently seen on HGTV and for some reason it will be allocated on TLC from September. We assume it having to deal with couples is what led to it's induction same with Me Or The Menu.