FAQ On ID Xtra Africa

On Tuesday, 5 January 2016, a new high-quality mystery and suspense channel, ID Xtra will replace the current crime and investigation channel m Discovery ID on DStv channel 171. ID Xtra will be available to DStv Premium, Extra and Compact customers.

Featuring a selection of captivating content never before seen on DStv, ID Xtra will welcome a host of new faces including Emmy Award-winning talk show host Jerry Springer and his series Tabloid (weekdays, 8:20pm) which delves into the most shocking and bizarre stories to have made headlines in America.
This January alone, viewers can look forward to several brand new shows including; Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors (Saturday 9 January, 10pm) the intriguing series that goes behind closed doors to uncover the shocking crimes that happened inside hotels; Bad Blood (Sunday 24 January, 10pm) follows families driven apart by heinous crimes as they come together for the first time; and Mansions & Murders (Monday 11 January, 10:50pm) re-enacts the terrible crimes involving wealthy mansion dwellers.

FAQs

What changes are you making to the Discovery channels? 
On Tuesday, 5 January 2016, a new high-quality mystery and suspense channel, ID Xtra will replace the current crime and investigation channel Discovery ID on DStv channel 171. 

Why are you closing Discovery ID?
ID Xtra is a new and more dramatic version of Discovery ID which showcases the best in gripping stories and dramatic reconstructions of everyday people behaving badly, all filmed in a contemporary and stylish format.

What will happen to my PVR recordings after Discovery ID is terminated?
Any recordings of shows from Discovery ID will remain on your PVR’s Personal Recordings until you delete them, so they will still be available for you to watch, even after the channels terminate.

What kind of programming will I see on ID Xtra?
ID Xtra will feature a selection of captivating content never before seen on DStv. The channel will welcome a host of new faces including Emmy Award-winning talk show host Jerry Springer and his series Tabloid (weekdays at 8:20pm) which delves into the most shocking and bizarre stories to have made headlines in America.

This January alone, viewers can look forward to several brand new shows including; Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors (Saturday 9 January at 10pm) the intriguing series that goes behind closed doors to uncover the shocking crimes that happened inside hotels; Bad Blood (Sunday 24 January at 10pm) follows families driven apart by heinous crimes as they come together for the first time; and Mansions & Murders (Monday 11 January at 10:50pm) re-enacts the terrible crimes involving wealthy mansion dwellers.

More Crime & Drama In May 2016 On ID Xtra

DISAPPEARED SEASON 7 PREMIERE
From Sunday, 1 May at 21:00 
‘Disappeared’ is back for a seventh series of mysterious missing person cases. Propelled by unpredictable twists and turns, each episode explores an unusual disappearance and delves deep into the investigation, interviewing those closest to the  missing  person to explore what could have happened. Stories in this   series include a college student whose car was found abandoned   in a remote California park on the way to visit his parents, and  the BMX rider who was last seen wandering a field in southern Phoenix. Some stories remain unresolved, some reveal tragic  endings and others have surprisingly upbeat resolutions. And  while tangled webs unravel and dark secrets come to light, those closest to the disappeared never give  up hope. 

EVIL STEPMOTHERS PREMIERE
From Wednesday, 4 May at 21:00
‘Evil Stepmothers’ follows the stories of real women intent on making their families’ lives a living hell. From dividing the
family to dividing up bodies, these bloodthirsty step-monsters only have one thing in mind-themselves. In the first episode, Sueanne marries a widower with a teenage son and life  seems perfect. But behind closed doors, Sueanne and her  new stepson are at each other's throats. Fearing the  tumultuous relationship will end her marriage, she decides  the only solution is to make her stepson disappear - forever. Plus, Patti felt like the butt of every joke, growing up with a  disfigured face. But when she marries a father of three, she  vows to get the last laugh.

KILLER INSTINCT WITH CHRIS HANSEN PREMIERE  
From Thursday, 12 May at 21:50
Award-winning investigative presenter Chris Hansen brings his unrivalled  journalistic skills and criminal insight to a ground-breaking new series, revealing some of America's most shocking murders. Through extraordinary access to key witnesses, survivors, neighbours and law enforcers, Hansen will guide the viewer through every twist and turn of  an enthralling, unfolding crime drama. He pieces together the parts of a  criminal jigsaw by visiting the scene of the crime and uncovering neverbefore-seen archive material. Through journalistic rigour and psychological expertise, ‘Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen’ reaches deep into the depths of the killer's mind, bringing vividly to life the chilling  stories that have warped the ordinary towns and cities of everyday  America.

MURDER AMONG FRIENDS PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 17 May at 21:50
Most murders are committed by people acting alone, with  motives as old as time - usually money, jealousy or revenge. But  there is another type of murder, which is less common but no less horrific. ‘Murder Among Friends’ reveals the chilling real-life  cases where groups of people have got together and conspired  to kill. In many cases, the individual killers would never have acted alone. Figuring out who is the leader and who is the  follower - and who actually pulled the trigger - can be a complex  mystery in itself, particularly when the murder circle collapses  and its members turn on one another. Finding truth in the midst  of deception and betrayal becomes its own kind of puzzle, and  unravelling a group's deadly intent is no simple task.