What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery's Africa Bouquet Of Channels In May 2023?

Discovery Channel (DStv 121):

* Deadliest Catch: Fishermen experience deadly dangers, uncertainty and discomfiture in the Bering Sea aboard fishing vessels during the Alaskan king crab, snow crab and bairdi crab fishing seasons.
* Salvage Hunters: Treasure hunter Drew Pritchard travels the length and breadth of the country in search of elusive gems and other magnificent objects.

TLC (DStv 135):

* 7 Little Johnsons: The Johnstons are an average of seven American families pursuing the American dream. Papa Trent and Mama Amber have five children under the age of 16, all with achondroplasia dwarfism.
* Dr. Pimple Popper: Sandra Siew Pin Lee Rebish, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is an American dermatologist and YouTuber based in Upland, California. She is known for her online videos and her TV series Dr. Pimple Popper.
* Introducing Selma Blair: A deeply intimate and raw portrait of Selma Blair after she is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and tries to slow the progression of her disease.
* You, Me And My Ex: Matt's ex moves in, upsetting his current girlfriend. Alex's ex wants to be godfather to Alex and Caroline's baby. De'Andre plans a trip with his ex, Rowan.
* Seeking Brother Husband: Documenting the ups, downs and everything in between as polyandrous relationships navigate boundaries and life-changing decisions while working to add additional husbands to their families.

Discovery Family (DStv 136):

* Street Racing Fastest In America: Eight of the fastest teams in America fight for a winner-takes-all purse of $100,000 – the highest payout in street racing history.

Real Time (DStv 155):

* The Great Food Truck Race: Seven teams of mobile chefs are put through a gruelling test where they travel to cities and sell their food items from their truck. The team that sells the most food items wins the competition.

Investigation Discovery (DStv 171):

* Uprooted: Follows Sherri, as she tries to find the truth behind the unsolved death of his brother Keith Warren in 1986.
* The Real Death In Paradise: British residents love to escape Britain's miserable weather for sunny skies and sandy beaches. However, occasionally these trips to paradise turn into a murderous bloody nightmare.
* The Tetris Murders: A look at the unsolved murders of Vladimir Pokhilko, who was involved in the development of the puzzle-based video game Tetris, and his wife and their young son in their Palo Alto, California home on September 22, 1998.

Food Network (DStv 175):

* Outchef'd: Confident home cooks who think they are arriving for an audition get the surprise of their lives when they find out they're actually about to begin a head-to-head competition against a world-class chef.
* Grudge Match: Tournament of Champions sideline commentators Chef Justin Warner and Chef Simon Majumdar are going head-to-head in this second grudge match.
* Pioneer Woman: Ree Drummond prepares delicious down-home dishes that can be cooked by beginners and shares shortcut tips for saving time while cooking.
* Restaurant Impossible: Chef Robert Irvine sets out to salvage restaurants on the verge of shutting down with just USD 10,000 and two days to help the owners get back into business.
* Girl Meets Farm: Food blogger Molly Yeh shares her love for cooking by preparing a variety of delicious dishes. Simultaneously, she shares insights into her life in the countryside.
* Beat Bobby Flay: A talented chef hosts a cooking showdown wherein culinary experts battle it out to win the ultimate culinary duel. The winner gets a chance to compete with Bobby Flay.

HGTV (DStv 177):

* Build It Forward: Improvements With Impact. This five-part series introduces HGTV viewers to individuals across the US — five local heroes who were part of special projects in their communities — and who were selected for a surprise home renovation of their dreams.
* Houses With History: A trio of Massachusetts natives comb Plymouth County and the surrounding wooded areas south of Boston to transform 18th and 19th-century homes into brand new ones, all while preserving their history.
* Home Town: Ben and Erin Napier work with each other to change old homes into dream homes.
* Extreme RVs: Extreme RVs features rolling mansions with incredible amenities and designs that put most homes to shame.
* The Flipping El Moussas: Follows couple Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa during their personal and professional journey of newlyweds and real estate experts.
* Married To Real Estate: Real estate broker and designer Egypt Sherrod, alongside her husband, builder Mike Jackson, juggle their busy professional and personal lives while helping clients land their perfect home in a dream neighbourhood.
* Rico To The Rescue: Rico León steps in to help Denver homeowners salvage renovations that have gone off the rails; driven by his parents' past experience with a crooked contractor, Rico advocates for families who need an expert to fix their stressful situations.

Travel Channel (DStv 179):

* Beyond The Unknown: Take strange occurrences, weird events, and unexplained happenings and put them all together. That is what you get with Beyond the Unknown. Each episode shows you something different.
* Ghost Brothers Lights Out: Three brothers with different personalities visit various haunted locations across the United States to debunk supernatural lore and phenomena.
* Kindred Spirits: Paranormal investigators, Amy Bruni and Adam Berry, help families troubled by supernatural activities in their homes and help them find peace.

Cartoon Network (DStv 301):

* Ivandoe (New Show): The series follows the adventures of Ivandoe, the young prince of the forest whose father, The Mighty Stag, sends him on a quest for the magical Golden Feather of the fearsome Eagle King.
* Teen Titans GO!: The superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.
* Ben Gen 10: When Ben meets a young Generator Rex on the run from a hostile Providence, he must work through a series of misunderstandings, and defeat the dark wizard Hex in order to save the world.
* Ben 10 AlienXtinction: After the Tennysons are attacked by a villainous, dimension-hopping Omni-alien known only as Alien X, they meet a parallel universe version of Max, who opens the door to hosting multiple Bens and Gwens, forming an army to combat this threat.

Cartoonito (DStv 302):

* Toads And Friends (New Show): The story of two friends, a frog and a toad, based on the popular children's books by Arnold Lobel.
* Looney Tunes Cartoons: Cartoon shorts featuring cherished characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Taz, Marvin the Martian, and Beaky Buzzard.
* The Adventures Of Little Penguin: Follows the hectic and exciting adventures of Oscar, a young penguin who is setting out to explore the world.
* Sing With Cartoonito: learn about rhyming and numbers with CoComelon, Dino Ranch, Masha And The Bear and Thomas And Friends.

What To Expect On Warner Bros. Discovery Africa's Bouquet Of Channels In April 2023?

Discovery Channel:

• The Bond - tells remarkable, moving and surprising stories of men, women and children bonding deeply with animals that we might think of as wild.
• Shorty Dream Shop - Everyone knows the American Dream wouldn't be complete without a great ride, but restoring classic cars is more than just a job for Shorty and his crew.
• Salvage Hunters Classic Cars - Salvage aficionado, Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Pickers' Paul Cowland for an epic motoring mission. They scour the UK, buying, restoring and selling classic cars.
• Brother Vs. Brother - Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott go head-to-head as they mentor home improvement experts in order to refurbish properties. The teams will work hard to build the best property and secure the final prize.

TLC:

• Return To Amish S7 - Tell the stories of young people raised in the Amish and Mennonite communities. Some are wrestling with whether to continue to live according to their traditional beliefs or break away and embrace the modern world.
• 90 Day Fiance The Other Way - Several people from different walks of life set out on a journey across the globe to marry their soulmates. However, they must overcome a number of challenges in order to achieve success.
• 1000-lb Sisters - The Slaton sisters, tipping the scales at over 1,000 pounds combined, have always depended on each other for support. Now in their 30s, Amy wants to have children, but cannot due to her weight, while her elder sister Tammy is nearly bedridden.

Discovery Family:

• Street Outlaws Memphis - JJ Da Boss, from Memphis, USA, alongside his family and friends who have a decade-long history in street racing, welcomes the challengers who are tyring to beat them in a race.

Real Time:

• Restoring Galveston - Michael and Ashley Cordray are on a mission to save centuries-old homes on the island of Galveston, Texas. The home renovation specialists have a passion for preserving the island's history and won't let these architectural gems get wiped off the map.

Investigation Discovery:

• The Playboy Murders - is a limited anthology series of 6 episodes that give first-person insight into the world of obsession and murder that tragically affected the lives six young women involved with the Playboy lifestyle.

Food Network:

• Spring Baking Championship - America's finest pastry chefs and professional bakers battle it out in a series of challenges based on springtime treats that test their culinary skills.
• Beat Bobby Flay - A talented chef hosts a cooking showdown wherein culinary experts battle it out to win the ultimate culinary duel. The winner gets a chance to compete with Bobby Flay.
• Bake It Til You Make It - An inside look into the unique world of competitive baking and the extremely enthusiastic, over-the-top personalities who pursue their dreams of sweet victory in some of the toughest baking competitions in the country.

Travel Channel:

• The Ghost Town Terror - Follows a team of investigators as they try to uncover and solve mysterious paranormal events.
• Ghost Brothers Lights Out - Three brothers with different personalities visit various haunted locations across the United States to debunk supernatural lore and phenomena.
• UFO Witness: With unprecedented access to the archive of famed ufologist Dr. J. Allen Hynek, Ben Hansen seeks to unlock the secrets of the past to shed light on today's UFO encounters.
• Destination Fear S4 - Maverick paranormal explorer Dakota Laden takes his sister, Chelsea, and best friend, Tanner, across the country in an RV to spend the night in the most haunted locations in America, testing the limits of human fear.

Cartoon Network:

• Junior - Mikako, Africa, is home to Junior, an amazingly resourceful 10-year-old boy who always has a thousand and one ideas for solving everyday problems. Struggling to find the show, type Junior Hats Off To A Bright Idea.
• Craig Of The Creek - Young Craig and his two friends, Kelsey and John, live in Herkleston, Maryland. They experience a series of misadventures in and around their neighbourhood's creek.
• Summer Camp Island - Two best friends go to a magic sleep-away camp where nothing is what it seems.

Cartoonito:

• Bugs Bunny Builders - Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny manage an inept crew of builders at ACME Construction Company. Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety, and others use their tools and wild vehicles to pull off some loony construction jobs.
• Looney Tunes: On The Run - Lola Bunny invents a perfume with the adverse effect of turning people invisible, sending her and cab driver Bugs Bunny on the run from the FBI, while another shady group seeks the formula.
• Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars - Rabbids are on the mission of a lifetime to Mars. It's up to them to come together and stop the galaxy's newest threat.

* WEIRD: Boomerang Movie Stars becomes Cartoonito Movie Stars

What To Expect On Warner Bros Discovery In February 2023? (Drafted Version) PART 2

Investigation Discovery (DStv channel 171):

- Real Time Crime: In Dallas, gunshots kill a man on the Fourth of July, and detectives turn to a Real Time Crime Center to find the truth; when the smoke clears from a raging fire in Washington, police discover that arson turns to murder.
- The Price Of Glee: Get an inside look at the triumphs and tragedies surrounding the show Glee. Glee's cast and crew reveal surprising truths behind making the series and recount the meteoric rise of a Hollywood hit as well as the tragedies of some of its stars.
- Johnny Vs. Amber: Two-part documentary series with explosive evidence, intimate personal archive and in-depth interviews from both legal teams explores the UK High Court libel case and the important and complex issue of domestic abuse.
- Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: A look at the shocking and tragic cases of dangerous obsessions, brutal violence and even murder surrounding local high school football teams, tarnishing the sport these communities hold sacred.

Food Network (DStv channel 175):

- Bobby's Triple Threat: One hopeful chef competes against a trio of culinary titans picked by Bobby Flay.
- Kids Baking Championship:  Each week, the children compete to make the best dish, and are judged on presentation, taste, and creativity.
- Diners Drive-Ins And Dines: Host Guy Fieri goes on a road trip and visits diners, drive-in restaurants and dive bars that are popular among the locals in the US, and interacts with the owners, staff and the customers.
- Chef Dynasty, House Of Fang: Chef and restaurateur Kathy Fang is ready to expand the business of Fang, the restaurant she co-owns in San Francisco with her father, Peter, while continuing to honor their roots with Chinese fusion dishes.
- Outchef'd: Confident home cooks who think they are arriving for an audition get the surprise of their lives when they find out they're actually about to begin a head-to-head competition against a world-class chef.

DStv Flex:
- NCIS: Los Angeles cancelled after 14 seasons on M-Net
- Brand new seasons of your favourite shows coming to History
- February on The Home Channel
- February on HONEY

HGTV (DStv channel 177):

- Fixer To Fabulous: Home renovators Dave and Jenny Marrs bring old houses back to life in HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous." With a little love and a lot of talent, the husband-wife duo restores timeworn homes into contemporary living spaces in their hometown of Bentonville, Ark.
- Christina On The Coast: Christina transforms clients' outdated properties into high-end showplaces. Her personal journey after her split with husband Tarek is spotlighted.
- Ugliest Home In America: Retta tours properties that were nominated based on gaudy designs and botched renovations.
- Battle Of The Bling: It follows Todrick and Kim as they tour 15 strikingly properties nominated by their owners as the most ostentatious.

Cartoon Network (DStv channel 301):

- CN To The Rescue: a live-action comedy peppered with animation, in which we follow Tapiwa's adventures into the magical world of his 'Imagination Room'! With crazy adventures and his hilarious family along for the ride, CN to the Rescue has the perfect ingredients for the whole family!
- The Love Bug: A yearly Valentine's stunt featuring brothers Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear.

Boomerang (DStv channel 302):

- Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go!: A younger Thomas The Tank Engine goes on adventures with all of his friends as they work on The Island Of Sodor.
- Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain: After Thomas and Percy are frightened by a suspicious rumbling, the Biggest Adventure Club sets out to uncover the secrets of the old mountain mine.
- Moley: A charming, optimistic young mole who lives deep in a burrow under Windsor Castle, in the hustling, bustling city of MoleTown.
- Looney Tunes Cartoons Valentine's Day Special
- Boomerang's Happy Valentine's featuring Mr. Bean, Grizzy And The Lemmings, Zig & Sharko and Masha And The Bear.

Regular Nick:
- Two current shows from Boomerang rolling out on the Cartoonito block across Africa
- Moonbug Kids To Distribute New STEAM Focused Series, Ocean Explorers
- New Bear Grylls series is coming soon to Da Vinci Kids
- Could Universal Kids be the next channel to close down from NBCUniversal?

Roundups #103: Blake Shelton To Exit The Voice On NBC, Thomas And Friends Scores Two Seasons Renewal On Cartoonito, Glee Docuseries Is Currently Underway On Discovery+

The Voice to lose yet another Judge

Season 23 of “The Voice” will welcome some new faces and say goodbye to the hit show’s longest-tenured coach.

Next season will be Blake Shelton’s last on the show, NBC revealed in a statement on Tuesday, and Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan are set to join as first-time coaches.

Kelly Clarkson will round out the coach lineup in the new season, set to debut next spring,

“I’ve been wrestling with this for a while and I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away from ‘The Voice,’” Shelton said in a statement via the network. “This show has changed my life in every way for the better and it will always feel like home to me.”

Thomas the tank engine is coming

Mattel, Incorporated announced that it has renewed Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, the highly successful animated series based on Thomas the Tank Engine, for two additional seasons. Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana Studios has begun co-production with Mattel Television on the two new seasons which are set to deliver in 2023. Building upon the emphatic reception to Season 26 and the introduction of the series’ first autistic character, Bruno the Brake Car, seasons 27 and 28 will continue to broaden the global viewership of the celebrated series and are comprised of 26 11-minute episodes; each series also includes its own 60-minute special.

Season 27 finds the Number One Engine and his Sodor squad more ready than ever, as surprises await them around every turn. From cleaning up the muddiest of messes to the grand opening of a bakery-café, Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel and Bruno are all aboard for more memories and hijinks. No matter how big the delivery or impossible the task, there is nothing that Thomas and his friends can’t accomplish together.

“The global impact of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go is as strong as ever and has been reinforced through the franchise’s recent introduction of Bruno,” said Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mattel Television. “Alongside our global broadcast partners, we’re excited to maintain the Thomas & Friends legacy by continuing the beloved adventures of Thomas and the Sodor crew, all while allowing audiences to revel in the playful nature of the series and further connect with our characters.”

Glee documentary in the works

Discovery+ and ID are exploring the real story behind Fox’s hit series Glee.

The streamer has ordered a three-part docuseries from Ample Entertainment, the company behind HBO docuseries The Invisible Pilot and Facebook’s 9 Months with Courteney Cox.

The series will have access to key cast and crew members, who will share first-hand stories of their time on the comedy drama series that ran for over 100 episodes between 2009 and 2015.

It will lift the curtain to reveal the highs and lows of the production and the on-set community and will also feature testimonials of close family and friends with never-heard-before stories.

 

The Tragic Story Of Charles Manson Jr.

The name of infamous cult leader Charles Manson casts a long shadow on those close to him. No one knows this fact better than Manson's grandson Jason Freeman.  In an interview with CNN back in 2012, he spoke about what it was like growing up under a "family curse" that was started by his grandfather and the Manson Family. Manson had often claimed that he had no idea how many children he had fathered but it has been confirmed that he had at least three boys.

His eldest son, Charles Manson Jr., was born in 1956 when the criminal mastermind became a first-time father with his first wife Rosalie Jean Willis. He was, however, not the most present father and left the family home when his son was still very young.

As Manson Jr. got older, he struggled to come to terms with the heinous crimes his infamous father had committed. This made such an impact on him that he unofficially changed his name to Jay White so that other's would not associate him with his father.

 

Freeman, who is a 6-foot-2 kickboxer and cage fighter, told CNN in the interview: "I'm coming out." He also said that he was doing it because he wanted the real Manson family members to stop hiding. Freeman also said that he wanted to understand his roots and himself better.

He knew when he was very young that Charles Manson was his grandfather but it did not mean anything to him until one day, in his 8th-grade history class. Freeman said: "Our teacher was talking about Charles Manson and I'm looking around like, are there people staring at me?"  

He was then banned from talking about his cult leader grandfather to his school friends to prevent them from teasing or taunting him. This made him always feel different from the other children and even inside his own home the talk of his grandfather was not allowed. Freeman was also not allowed to talk to his grandmother, Rosalie, about her husband, whom she married in 1955. It was definitely a skeleton in the closet through most of his life.

 

More than anything in this world, Freeman wanted to connect with an absent father whom he only knew through a rare letter that was sent to him. He believes that Manson Jr. changed his name to Jay White just so that he could stay away from his father and to not blemish his son's childhood the same way his childhood had been. Freeman told CNN in 2012: "He just couldn't let it go. He couldn't live it down. He couldn't live down who his father was."

White, who was unlucky enough to get the name Charles Manson Jr., took his own life on June 29, 1993, on a lonely stretch of highway in Burlington, Colorado, which is a little to the west of the Kansas state line. The death certificate seems to give a few hints as to why he chose the particular spot and what it was that finally pushed him to commit suicide. The document has also indicated that the suicide happened at around 10:15 am from a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head" at "exit 438 on Interstate 70".

 

Freeman, who is an avid wrestler, fighter, and tattoo lover, works on oil rigs in western Pennsylvania to provide for his family. He is generally a tough guy but always gets very emotional when it comes to the father he never met. This is the case especially when it comes to what he went through as a child. He reportedly fought back tears when asked what he would like his father to know and said: "I want him to know that he missed out on a lot."

Freeman specifically says that he wished his father was there to meet his grandchildren and see the life that his son has managed to build for himself. He concludes the interview by saying: "I see my kids, you know, and that's kinda where I get shook up. I would hate to see them grow up without a father. That's important. Very important."

The Murder Of Dee Blanchard: From HBO To Telemundo Here's A List Of Brands That Documented Gypsy's Freedom From Her Abusive Mother

Dee Dee had been making her daughter pass herself off as younger and pretend to be disabled and chronically ill, subjecting her to unnecessary surgery and medication, and controlling her through physical and psychological abuse.

Gypsy Rose, daughter of Dee Dee is currently serving a 10-year sentence for second-degree murder while Godejohn was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

In 2017, HBO produced the documentary film Mommy Dead and Dearest directed by Erin Lee Carr about the murder and its relationship to Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The film includes interrogation footage and exclusive interviews with Nick Godejohn and incarcerated Gypsy Rose.

Later that year, The CBS network talk show Dr. Phil, episode "Mother Knows Best: A Story of Munchausen by Proxy and Murder" featuring interviews with Gypsy Rose, her father and step-mother.

In 2018, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) news and information series Good Morning America, segment "Mother of All Murders" aired an exclusive in-prison interview with Gypsy Rose. The ABC network other series 20/20, did an episode titled "The Story of Gypsy Blanchard".

The Sony Entertainment Television channel series CID aired an episode titled "Death on Social Media" on 13 August 2017, based on the case but the setting for the episode was changed to India; the characters Aria and Aanchal were based on Gypsy and Dee Dee Blanchard respectively.

The Investigation Discovery channel series James Patterson's Murder is Forever episode "Mother of All Murders", season 1, episode 2, premiered on January 29, 2018. Investigation Discovery also aired a two-hour-long special documentary titled Gypsy's Revenge.

Love You to Death aired on Lifetime in January 2019, dramatizing the case as "inspired by true events". Marcia Gay Harden starred as the fictionalized version of Dee Dee, Emily Skeggs starred as Gypsy Rose's counterpart, Brennan Keel Cook starred as Nick's counterpart, and Tate Donovan starred as Rod's counterpart.

In 2019, the streaming service Hulu announced the creation of the true crime series The Act. The 8-episode miniseries is based on Michelle Dean's 2016 BuzzFeed article. Dean is an executive producer and writer for the first season of the series.

Later that year, Netflix web television series The Politician, the characters Infinity Jackson, Ricardo, and Dusty Jackson are respectively based on Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Nicholas Godejohn and Dee Dee Blanchard. Telemundo's Decisions 13th episode "Amor de madre" was also used to tell the tale.

Gypsy Rose's case has been treated more as a child abuse as opposed to her fiancee case which is murder. Her actions garnered media attention as opposed to her mother whose family flushed her ashes down the toilet.

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July 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | Stunt: Winter Nightmares | 3 Returning Shows

Stunt: Winter Nightmares
Date: July & August
Time: 23:00-2:00 CAT
Day: Saturdays & Sundays
ID brings back a chilling line-up of fan- favorites to kick off the Winter season.
Includes the following titles and more:
Unbreakable: Live To Tell, Dead of Winter, Home Alone and The Wonderland Murders

Body Cam S2B
New Episodes
Date: 3 July
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Saturday
Raw, intense and action packed, Body Cam puts you on the front line of policing where you'll experience firsthand the dangerous, fast moving situations officers face, and the life or death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

True Conviction S3
New Season
Date: 8 July
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Thursday
True Conviction explores how homicides are solved on the street and won in the courtroom. Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, a decorated Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, travels across the country to reveal how the nation's top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases.

Evil Lives Here:
Shadows of Death S4B
New Episodes
Date: 20 July
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Tuesday
Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death reveals how the impact of a crime changes people, and what follows that life- changing event. Anchored by intimate POV interviews, this original series explores how a crime forever alters the lives of those involved.

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- June on Cartoon Network and TNT
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- July on Ignition
- July on The Home Channel
- July on History
- Coming this June to Telemundo Africa
- Coming soon to Star Life in July
- Telemundo launches streaming based studio

- June on E! Entertainment

- June on Universal
- June on Ignition
- June on Studio Universal
- June on History
- Upcoming developments for FOX, Disney, National Geographic and ESPN
- June on Comedy Central

June 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa

Murder In The Heartland S3B
New Season
Date: 27 June
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Sunday
Every episode documents a town and its people through a murder that tore through it. The townspeople not only become our storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the puzzle that has forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

The Murder Tapes S4A
New Season
Date: 5 June
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Saturday
Homicide investigations unfold through dramatic real footage in this groundbreaking series. The series provides an up-close perspective of the case, including footage from bodycam at the crime scene, surveillance video, and interrogation room video.

Signs Of A Psychopath S1B
New Seasons
Date: 8 June
Time: 22:00 CAT
Day: Tuesday
Psychopaths live among us. They can be friends, family members, coworkers, or even lovers. Trying as they may to impersonate normal humans, there are always signs that reveal their true nature: calculating, narcissistic -- and sometimes, murderous.

American Cartel S1
Brand New
Date: 6 June
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Sunday
An exclusive account of a routine traffic stop in Burbank that led to the murder of a police officer, an international manhunt, millions of dollars seized, multiple homicides, exposure of government corruption, and a Federal wiretap investigation that revealed a nationwide drug distribution network controlled by a street gang with ties to Mexico's most dangerous drug Cartels.

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- June on Telemundo Africa
- June on TLC and Real Time
- June on Discovery Channel and Discovery Family
- June on The Home Channel
- Timeless Love coming soon to TLNovelas
- War Of The World S2 coming to FOX
- June on CBS Reality

May 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | 5 New Series Alert! Including A Bill Cosby Series | More

Doomsday: The Missing Children (Brand New)
TX Date: May 2
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
We reveal how 7-year-old JJ Vallow and his older step-sister, 17-year-old Tylee Ryan mysteriously disappeared from Rexburg, Idaho in the fall of 2019. At the center of the mystery is Lori Vallow, the children's mother, and her new husband, Chad Daybell.

Bill Cosby: An American Scandal (Brand New)
TX Date: May 4
TX Time: 25:05 CAT
Take a look deep inside the secret life of this comedy legend. With exclusive interviews and insider details, we uncover shocking family drama and examine the allegations that brought about his epic fall from grace.

Id Films: Whitey Bulger: The Making Of A Monster (Brand New)
TX Date: May 11
TX Time: 23:20 CAT
The definitive account of James "Whitey" Bulger, the sadistic criminal mastermind who ruled a vast underworld empire through fear, intimidation and murder, and later eluded justice for two decade.

Kentucky Murder Mystery The Trials Of Anthony Gray (Brand New)
TX Date: May 16
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
In 2007, retirees James and Vivian Gray are gunned down in their rural Kentucky home. The police suspect their only son Anthony, and he confesses to the murders. But the Grays are not who they seem, and neither is the investigation or his confession.

Web Of Lies S7
New Season
TX Date: May 21
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
We're increasingly living our lives online unaware of the risks that might happen. Looking for friendships, love, sex or work has led many into a twilight world of seduction, danger, and false identity. You never know where the web of lies will lead.

A Deadly Dose S1
New Season
TX Date: May 23
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
The death of Susan Winters, an attorney and mother of two, is ruled by authorities to be a suicide. But strange details of her demise have convinced Susan's parents that this was murder - and that Susan's husband Brent is connected to it.

April 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | New Series Alerts | Returning Shows

Before I Die S1
Brand New
TX Date: 8 April
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Thursday
Before I Die exposes the truth behind the individuals who had the strength and courage in their final moments to catch the perpetrator of their own brutal slaying. Each episode in this three-part series re-tells the shocking events leading to the crucial piece of evidence, the one item, that the victim was able to somehow communicate with their dying breath, that helped to solve their own murder.

My Family’s Deadly Secret S1
Brand New
TX Date: 11 April
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Sunday
All families have secrets, but not like this. Behind the closed curtains of suburbia, not all is as it seems. People connected to these families have secrets to hide and will stop at nothing -- even murder -- to ensure their secret remains hidden forever.

In Pursuit With John Walsh S2
New Season
TX Date: 29 April
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In Pursuit With John Walsh carries forward John Walsh's lifelong mission of tracking down fugitives from justice, finding missing children, and empowering the public to help support a more effective and accountable criminal justice system.

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March 2021 On Investigation Discovery Africa | ELH | IOM

Evil Lives Here
From Tuesday 2 March at 21:00
If the person closest to you were a devil in disguise, would you see the signs? This provocative series returns to tell more gripping stories of ordinary people connected to a killer. In each case, they see suspicious signs that something is amiss. Some turn a blind eye to these signs, washing away blood and not wanting to know where it came from. But sometimes, they choose to dig deeper, and must eventually face the horrible truth: that the person they loved and trusted is a monster. How will they react? Will they betray their loved one by turning to police, will they help them cover up their crimes, or will they become entangled in the evil doings?

True Conviction
From Wednesday 31 March at 21:00
This compelling series returns to delve even deeper into the investigation process of how homicides are solved on the street and won in the courtroom. Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi, an esteemed Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, travels across the US to reveal how the nation's top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases. Coming up this season, Nicolazzi revisits the unsolved murder of a single mother during the city's surge of homicides, and the top cold case duo who developed a technique that would change investigative procedure forever. And, she examines the case of an elderly couple murdered in their bed, as the investigation yields disturbing secrets of a psychopath in the community. Reliving the crime with the detectives who were on the scene and connecting with those who were left behind, Nicolazzi shows that sometimes justice can only truly be served with a guilty verdict.

Impact of Murder
From Thursday 11 March at 21:00
It's hard to measure the impact of murder, as it changes from initial devastation to a loss the victim's family must shape their lives around. This series returns to follow the emotional journeys of victims and their families, as they struggle to make sense of the crime and the immediate aftermath. While they piece together what happened and prepare for court, they watch their loved ones become national figures. What starts as a personal fight for justice, becomes a national fight for justice, culminating in a gripping Victim Impact Statement, as they finally come face to face with their loved one's killer.

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What's Coming In September 2019 On Investigation Discovery Africa

Impact of Murder
From Thursday 12 September at 21:00
Murder doesn't end with a killing; the devastation stretches far beyond, wreaking havoc in the lives of those left behind. This heart-wrenching series explores the extent of the horror through emotional victim impact statements by the witnesses and the families of victims, delivered to the killers in court. It's an emotional rollercoaster through the increasingly harrowing details of the crime itself, to the immediate impact as loved-ones struggle to comprehend their loss. Through a victim's own words, this series offers a unique and poignant perspective on the collateral damage of murder. But, it also shows how impact statements themselves act as a source of strength and empowerment when they stand up in court to address the killer who shattered their lives.

The Shadows Of Death
From Friday 13 September at 21:50
The emotional impact of a homicide resonates long after the horrific event. This unbearable burden is often shouldered most heavily by those who did not commit the crime, but still feel that they could have influenced the outcome. Here, their journey of guilt begins. For these loved ones, regret slowly consumes them until they either crumble under the stress of dark secrets or redeem themselves by confronting with their own involvement - real or imagined. This emotionally-charged series hears from those close to the victims and investigators who worked on shocking murder cases, to reveal that there's always more to the story than there first appears.

Twisted Sisters
From Tuesday 24 September at 21:00
Sisterhood just got very sinister in this chilling series, which delves into the most outrageous crimes ever committee by the unlikeliest of pairs. As this show - executive-produced by Khloe Kardashian - reveals, kinship can kill...and sisters fuelled by jealousy or hatred are the most dangerous of all. Each episode investigates how and why a pair of sisters, bound by blood, has descended into darkness. Sometimes they work together to commit a crime but often the duo can turn against one another with the deadliest of outcomes. As investigators recount how they unravelled each case, interviews with family members and close friends unearth what triggered their path towards a life of crime.

Extreme Measures
From Monday 9 September at 21:00
Losing a loved one to murder is a gut-wrenching experience. And when the crime goes unsolved the pain is even worse, so it's impossible to let go without some type of closure. For certain people these agonizing emotions become a call to action. In this raw and gritty series, the trauma of a loved one's unsolved murder drives individuals to take extreme measures help police find answers and achieve justice. But, although they are desperate for closure, they sometimes discover that the facts can be just as damaging as the crime itself.

Investigation Discovery Africa Brings You More People Magazine Investigates In July 2019 Along With More Murder Mysteries

PAagazine Investigates: Cults
From Thursday 11 July at 22:00
The magnetic, dangerous world of cults has been making the headlines across the world over the years. In this powerful series, People Magazine explores the shocking stories of ordinary people who get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. How did Charles Manson entice dozens of young women to live with him in his commune in late 60s California; and how did he order his followers to commit a string of gruesome murders? What led 39 people to follow Heaven's Gate leader, Marshall Applewhite to their graves in 1997? This series examines these chilling cases and more, through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape and the People journalists who covered these harrowing stories.

Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8
From Sunday 7 July at 21:00
Between 2005 and 2009, the bodies of eight young women were found dumped in and around the small town of Jennings, Louisiana. Although they all knew each other, and their bodies were discovered in very similar circumstances, local police refused to link the deaths. After more than 10 years, the cases are still unsolved, leaving the community haunted by the question: who killed the Jennings 8? Tired of waiting for justice, Brittany and Taylor Dubois, sisters of victim Whitnei Dubois, are on a mission to find the truth. As the stories of Whitnei and the other early victims unfold, friends and family members talk about their lives and their suspicious deaths, revealing a world of secrets and suspects beneath the surface of this small town, exploding to a surprising arrest.

The Wonderland Murders
From Monday 29 July at 21:00
Hidden amongst the rolling mountains and deep forests of the iconic Pacific Northwest sits a breeding ground for one of the deadliest terrains in the world. Known as a 'serial killer's playground', this land once dubbed "Wonderland" due to its grandeur and summer beauty, washes away into nine dreary months of rain that bring grey skies and a falling mist. And shrouded in fog are those who are driven to kill. This series follows the dedicated Portland homicide investigators who examine a series of mysterious, riveting and disturbing murder cases in the area. As a team, these investigators explore stories of mystery, obsession, and cold-blooded evil. Recreations, exclusive crime scene video and first-person interviews bring to life a haunting yet beautiful world where a heavy mist often shrouds its hidden horrors.

Diabolical: Deadly Love
From Friday 5 July at 22:00
There are some devious people who use their wits and wiles to manipulate, seduce and even try to get away with murder. This series recounts the chilling tales of murderous masterminds using their devious ways to carry out shocking murders. From the murder of police officer that at first appears to be a suicide, to the suspicious death of a woman in the middle of a crowded lake, investigators peel back the layers of each case to reveal the dark truth. Full of psychological suspense, these compelling, intrigue-driven mysteries feature all the twists and turns of a true-crime thriller - and at the heart of each case is a devastating plot devised by a cold-hearted killer.

What's New In June 2019 On Investigation Discovery Africa

Unbreakable: Live To Tell
From Tuesday 4 June at 21:50
What could be worse than seeing a loved one murdered? Living to tell the tale. In a twist on traditional tales of survival, this powerful series chronicles the real-life events that changed a victim's life forever, leaving them to recount the terror in harrowing detail. These survivors lived through shocking acts of violence, not only witnessing the horror of a murder but being seriously wounded themselves. Through intimate, emotional interviews, victims tell their stories of life and death, supported by the first-hand accounts of the investigators and prosecutors who put a killer away for good.

The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade
From Monday 10 June at 21:50
The 90s was the decade of peace, economic prosperity and the rise of the Internet; but the cosy lens of nostalgia is shattered as this chilling series journeys back in time to recount murder investigations in a fondly-remembered decade. Each of these stories taps into major themes, giving a snapshot of the national mood, the major new stories of the time, and the pop culture trends. But lurking underneath is the occurrence of a shocking murder. As the investigators struggle to piece together what happened, the sinister side of the nineties emerges. From the cold-blooded murder of a beautiful mother who had an affair that started in an internet chatroom, to the harrowing case that leads back to witchcraft and a surprising love triangle, these gripping tales reveal why the 90s was actually one of the darkest and deadliest decades in recent history.

The Face Of Evil
From Tuesday 25 June at 21:00
In a murder investigation, detectives must gather all the evidence they can - from the physical like bullet shells, broken glass and DNA, to the intangible of potential motives, mindset and profile of the killer. This fascinating series looks at the techniques and specialists that detectives use to help them solve crimes, from medical examiners, ballistic experts and forensic psychologists to artists and botanists. Every detail helps when cracking a case, and these expert skillsets can make all the difference when bringing a heartless killer to justice. Whether it's catching a murderer in a remote village in Alaska or tracking down a serial killer that stalks the streets of Los Angeles, this series will show how all this different evidence combines to create an inarguable case that sends the perpetrators of these chilling crimes to jail.

Rebecca Zahau: An ID Murder Mystery
From Thursday 27 June at 21:50
On July 13th, 2011, Rebecca Zahau is found hanging from a second-floor balcony at her boyfriend, Jonah Shacknai's Coronado mansion. Just two days before, her boyfriend's son, 6-year-old Max Shacknai took a fatal fall under her watch. The circumstances of Rebecca's death are so bizarre that her family refuses to accept she took her own life. They believe Jonah's brother, Adam Shacknai, knows what really happened to Rebecca. Featuring exclusive interviews with Rebecca's family, as well as detectives, journalists and attorneys, this series delves deep inside the investigations into the mysterious deaths in a bid to find the truth behind this strange and tragic case.

Serial Killer Sundays Are Headed Your Way On Investigation Discovery Africa In April 2019 Alongside One Of America's Best Moments That End In Tragedy

Serial Killer Sundays
Sunday April 7 and Sunday April 14 at 22:00 America’s most horrific serial killers go under the spotlight with a series of documentaries exploring their stories – and how events unfolded. BTK: The Hunt For A Killer examines the longest-running serial killer in history whose 30-year reign of terror began in 1974 with one of the most brutal murders Wichita, Kansas had ever witnessed. The programme recounts the investigation and the impact on those affected. In Deadly Legacy, detective Jason Moran reopens the case of one of America's most notorious serial killers, 'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy, to finally identify the eight victims who have gone without a name for decades. Bad Henry recounts how detective Garry McFadden beat the odds to find and capture serial killer, "Bad" Henry Louis Wallace. And, Atlanta Child Murders explores a tragic chapter in the city’s history, where over a two-year period at least 29 black children and young adults from low income neighbourhoods were murdered in 1980s Atlanta.

Hometown Homicide
From Wednesday 10 April at 23:00
Using the urgency and intimacy of local news footage, this powerful series tells the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down. Through TV news reports, family photos, and police archive, TV reporters, family, friends, and investigators recount the stories of families and communities affected by shocking crimes. From a possible serial killer on the loose in a small southern US town after a teenage girl was found dead in her home in broad daylight, to the disappearance of a popular high school teacher in southwestern Michigan, these chilling cases proved that sometimes the smallest towns are the settings for the most horrendous crimes.

American Nightmare
From Saturday 20 April at 22:00
From weddings to graduations, the best times of our lives normally go hand in hand with our warmest memories; they are moments to cherish for a lifetime. But, as this chilling series reveals, the all-American dream can become an unspeakable nightmare. Real-life home movies and photos of joyful moments and family events lie in stark contrast to the real crime scene video and 911 calls as they become tragic murder mysteries. Featuring first- person accounts from detectives investigating the crime, as well as the victims' family and friends, the series peels back the layers of each case to reveal how the horrific events unfolded.

Betrayed
From Friday 26 April at 22:00
This series follows the lives of apparently normal people who aren't aware their days are numbered. The clock ticks on their lives, as family, friends, and lovers start to reveal hidden jealousies and wicked secrets, all leading to the ultimate betrayal - murder. Narrated from the perspective of the victims and featuring dramatic reconstructions, this series reveals how these devastating cases unfolded. The shocking murder of beautiful actress Pasinetta Prince by an obsessive and controlling ex-lover and waitress Corey Parker's death at the hands of her neighbour are amongst the chilling cases this season. Nothing is as it seems in these tragic and shocking cases of betrayal; and what the victims don't realise is the decisions they make lead them to a tragic end.

Tap Into Lake Erie In March To Uncover The Horror Of The Gruesome Murders Cases - Investigation Discovery Africa March 2019 Highlights

Serial Killer Season
From Saturday 9 March at 22:00
America’s most horrific serial killers go under the spotlight with a series of documentaries exploring their stories, and how events unfolded. BTK: A Killer Among Us examines the longest-running serial killer in history whose 30-year reign of terror began in 1974 with one of the most brutal murders Wichita, Kansas had ever witnessed. The programme recounts the investigation that captured him, and the impact on the lives of everyone in his orbit - especially his daughter. In Deadly Legacy, detective Jason Moran reopens the case of one of America's most notorious serial killers, 'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy, to finally identify the eight victims who have gone without a name for decades. And, Bad Henry recounts how detective Garry McFadden beat the odds to find and capture serial killer, "Bad" Henry Louis Wallace.

Killing Time
From Thursday 14 March at 22:00
What happens in that critical, lost period of time between life and death on the day of a homicide? This compelling series focuses on those fateful moments, as detectives who worked the case recount their investigation step by step, revealing shocking discoveries that deepen the mystery at every turn. As suspects are identified and hours, minutes and seconds of the victim's last day slowly come to light, a window of missing time appears. Investigators use everything from surveillance footage to credit card statements to GPS data to piece together the rest of the timeline and solve the murder.

American Nightmare
From Wednesday 20 March at 22:00
From weddings to graduations, the best times of our lives normally go hand in hand with our warmest memories; they are moments to cherish for a lifetime. But, as this chilling series reveals, the all-American dream can become an unspeakable nightmare. Real-life home movies and photos of joyful moments and family events lie in stark contrast to the real crime scene video and 911 calls as they become tragic murder mysteries. Featuring first- person accounts from detectives investigating the crime, as well as the victims' family and friends, the series peels back the layers of each case to reveal how the horrific events unfolded.

The Lake Erie Murders
From Friday 29 March at 22:00
Ominously named for its violent and unpredictable nature, Lake Erie - which borders four US states and parts of Canada - is home to some of North America's darkest and deadliest murder cases. This series goes to the edge of the water and takes a deep dive into its most notorious mysteries. In 1975, high school student Debbie Gama disappears on her way to the beach at Lake Erie. When her body is discovered in a creek wrapped in wire, the ensuing investigation ends up uncovering more than her murderer, revealing a secret world of twisted sex, drugs, and sadomasochism. In 1993, Mother-of-three Joan Giambra is found strangled, lying naked under her comatose 11-year old daughter. The young girl becomes the only hope of catching a serial killer; but will she remember his identity before he comes back to silence her too? One thing is certain when it comes to Lake Erie, there is something about the water.

Investigation Discovery Africa Highlights To Start The New Year

Blood Runs Cold
From Wednesday January 2nd at 22:00
The loss of a loved one is devastating, but when the crime goes unsolved and the perpetrator unpunished, the grief is intensified with the absence of closure. This intense series tells the astonishing stories of individuals who went to unimaginable lengths to unearth the truth and bring justice for heinous crimes that have long since gone cold. Each heartbreaking case reveals the love and determination of those determined to seek answers - and justice - for their loved one, and the shocking truths they discover. The family of a 17-year-old high school student determine to solve her murder long after the case goes cold; and when two young boys are killed, their mothers start a quest for their own answers, striking up an enduring friendship as a result. These are cases of murder and disappearance that took years, if not decades, to solve. But thanks to the perseverance of loved ones who vowed never to give up, whatever the cost, hard justice is ultimately won.

Ripped From The Headlines
From Tuesday January 8th at 22:00
The darkest of crimes are those which take place in the family, where blood goes against blood. This strand of programming details some of the most shocking cases where loved ones turned on one another. Susan Powell: ID Murder Mystery follows the 2009 disappearance of a beloved mother from Utah. Suspicion fell on her husband, who eventually murdered their two young sons before taking his own life. Gypsy’s Revenge details the tragic story of a seemingly doting mother, conscientious caregiver to a daughter who had suffered terrible illnesses all her life, until a sinister social media post hinted there was much more to the story. And, A Murder In Mansfield tells the gripping story of Collier Landry, whose courtroom testimony when he was 12 years old sent his father to prison for the murder of Collier’s mother. Now, twenty- sex years later, Collier returns to confront his father in hopes of healing the lingering trauma he has struggled with ever since.

Scene Of The Crime With Tony Harris
From Monday January 21st at 22:00
Crime comes in many forms - crimes of passion, crimes of betrayal, crimes of rage, and crimes of greed. But crimes don't happen in a vacuum and each one reveals a unique set of circumstances, people and places that gives birth to the misdeeds. In this immersive and investigative series, Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Harris reveals the different faces and places behind the crimes and the worlds that surround them. He examines the 1990 case of three prostitutes killed in Washington. Was it the work of a serial killer? And in Salt Lake City, Utah, he unravels a vicious cold case of a 78-year-old woman murdered in her home which hinges on the Lego blocks strewn across the floor. This compelling series explores the secret world of family betrayals, conspiracy theorists and violent crimes.

Killer Unknown
From Thursday January 31st at 22:00
The worst thing a family can go through is when a loved one is ripped away from them, but when the killer is never brought to the justice, it's even worse. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the County Cold Case Taskforce aims to crack unsolved cases and allow families to finally get the peace they need. Follow this gripping series as Detective Sergeant Mike Huff and his team of experienced forensic experts and special agents uncover new leads, bring new life to old cases, interrogate new suspects, and get the warrants they need to bring Tulsa's killers to justice. Dena Dean was just sixteen years old with a bright future ahead of her when she was murdered in 1998. Veda Woodson was a much-loved mother of four who was sexually assaulted and strangled on the way home from work in 1973. Their families had given up hope that they would ever find out what really happened, but with the hard work and dedication of Detective Huff and his team will the truth finally be revealed?

Viewing Just Got Clearer…TLC, Discovery Family And Investigation Discovery Are Now Available In HD On DStv

Your favourite Discovery channels on DStv are now available in HD – bringing audiences a fresh dose of entertainment, bigger and clearer than ever before. From Monday, 21 May, TLC (135), Discovery Family (121) and Investigation Discovery (ID) (171) will be available in HD, boosting the viewing experience for TLC OMG lovers, ID crime suspense fanatics, and Discovery Family magic shows followers across Africa. The three channels will join Discovery Channel, which is also available in HD.

“At Discovery, we are constantly seeking ways to enable our passionate audiences to explore their world and unlock new experiences. With our entire DStv portfolio available in HD, Discovery fans can now catch their most loved shows in the best quality,” said Amanda Turnbull, Vice President and General Manager, Discovery Africa and the Middle East.

Showcasing the best in meaningful entertainment and reality shows, this June TLC will premiere shows such as Thando Bares All (Saturday, 2 June at 21:00)
– a new local series which sees South African actress, radio DJ and television host, Thando Thabethe's sassy, straight-talking style and charismatic personality encourage people to 'open up' and be honest about things they might otherwise be embarrassed to talk about. While Honey Boo Boo’s mum, June Shannon – AKA “Mama June” - is back with all new Mama June: From not to Hot (Tuesday, 12 June at 21:00), and she’s hotter than ever!

Then on ID, new series The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over (Thursday, 24 May at 21.55) follows the decades-long case of the real-life bogeyman who stalked the night across four major Californian cities, assaulting over 50 women and killing at least ten people.

Lastly, on Discovery Family’s Strange Evidence (Wednesday, 6 June at 19:20), experts from across all fields of science analyse video footage to discover the truth behind some of the world's most bizarre and mysterious occurrences ever recorded on camera.

Skip the FOMO and be part of the new-look TLC, Discovery Family and ID, when they launch in stunning HD on Monday, 21 May, only on DStv.

MultiChoice And Discovery Networks Renew Contract To Carry Discovery's Portfolio Of Channels On DStv

MultiChoice and Discovery Networks are pleased to announce that DStv customers will continue to enjoy their favourite Discovery channels on DStv – world-class factual entertainment and documentaries on Discovery Channel; great fashion and. lifestyle tips on TLC; the best in family entertainment on Discovery Family; and suspense-filled, real-life crime stories on Investigation Discovery (ID).

To complement the linear channels, the new agreement includes extended video-on-demand and Catch Up hours for Discovery’s entire portfolio (including for the first time, TLC, ID and Discovery Family shows). All four of Discovery’s channels will be available to launch on DStv Now from early 2018, meaning DStv customers will be able to enjoy the best of Discovery, anywhere, any time. On top of this, from early next year DStv customers will be able to watch both ID and Discovery Family in HD, while TLC will also launch in HD.

“Our customers love the Discovery family of channels and we’re pleased that we could renew this agreement, including offering this world-class content to our customers wherever they are, to watch whenever they are ready,” said Yolisa Phahle, CEO: General Entertainment, MultiChoice.

Animal Planet is not included in the new agreement and will stop airing on DStv on 30 December 2017. However, customers will not miss out, as some of the much-loved shows will be available on the other Discovery channels, including shows such as Treehouse Masters, which will move to Discovery Channel, while shows such as Tanked and Insane Pools: Off The Deep End will move to Discovery Family. Some of Discovery’s other popular animal and wildlife content will also be made available on a new channel to launch mid-2018, details of which will be announced in the new year.

“Our channels and content have been providing hours of enjoyment for DStv customers for many years and we’re thrilled to continue this legacy, with an unbeatable slate of programming across our portfolio which, thanks to this renewed agreement, DStv customers will now be able to access whenever and however it suits them. We look forward to making more announcements about our content offering on DStv in the new year,” said Dilek Doyran, VP and Country Manager for Africa, Discovery Networks CEEMEA.

Discovery’s network of channels promise an exciting line-up of new entertainment for DStv customers over the next few months.

Discovery Channel will serve up new season of Fast n’ Loud and Street Outlaws, and help you discover brand new shows like Riaan Manser: Pacific Honeymoon, Finding Escobar’s Millions, and Mutiny: Survival on the Oceans.

TLC’s brand-new shows include Dr Miami, Judge Jenkins, The Healer and Thando Bares All, while new wedding shows Diva Brides and Curvy Brides Boutique join returning seasons of 90 days to Wed and Surrounded by Daughters.

Discovery Family will serve up NASA’s Unexplained Files, The Carbonaro Effect, Freaks of Nature, Don’t Blink, and a new season of Finding Bigfoot.

Meanwhile, on Investigation Discovery (ID) new seasons of I speak for the dead, Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall, and People Magazine Investigates, will join brand new shows including Son of Sam: Hunt for a Killer, The Dating Game Killer, and Shattered, ensuring DStv customers remain glued to their seats as the drama unfolds.

More information and schedules are available on the DStv website

ID Xtra Showcases The Best Mystery And Crime Documentaries In November 2016

Interrogation Room
From Thursday 3 November at 20:10 Take a glimpse behind the scenes of America's interrogation rooms to see how the most strong-willed detectives are able to get cold-blooded killers to confess their deepest, darkest crime. Every day, murder suspects and investigators meet face-to-face in the police interrogation room. It’s where investigators separate truth from lies, the innocent from the guilty. Each episode of this crime series uses actual interrogation footage that captured the killer's emotions, behaviours and ultimate bloody confession. Every move and mannerism is analysed as the homicide detectives work for the victim to find the truth and pressure the suspect to come clean.

Las Vegas Law
From Tuesday 22 November at 21:00
In a city where nearly everything is a gamble, the Clark County District Attorney's Office is as close to a sure thing as it gets. Led by district attorney Steven Wolfson, his diverse and dedicated team of prosecutors pursue justice for the millions of people who live and visit Sin City. Shot in real time, with unprecedented access and unfiltered emotions, ‘Las Vegas Law’ features high-profile murder, celebrities gone wild, human trafficking, violent gangs, heartbreaking child endangerment cases and elaborate fraud schemes. With real surveillance footage, crime scene photos and police interrogation video never released before, this brand new series tells compelling crime stories from start to finish, in a way never seen before. Despite what you’ve heard, the message is clear - what happens in Vegas, ends up in their courtrooms.

Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen
From Monday 14 November at 21:00 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's trademark excellence in getting subjects to open up will guide the viewer through every twist and turn of an enthralling, unfolding criminal drama. He pieces together the parts of a criminal jigsaw by visiting the scene of the crime and uncovering never- before-seen archive material. Through journalistic rigour and psychological expertise, ‘Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen’ reaches deep into the depths of the criminal killer's mind, bringing vividly alive the chilling stories that have warped the ordinary towns and cities of everyday America.

Six Degrees Of Murder
From Thursday 10 November at 21:00
Whether separated by one degree or six, all seven billion people on the planet are connected by some combination of blood, or money, or love. But every once in a while, some of the most sprawling and unlikely networks of people are linked together by a single shocking event - murder. This series recounts the story of murder investigations that required law enforcement to untangle a complicated web of relationships in order to uncover the truth. Cases in this compelling series include the discovery of a body rolled up in a rug at an architect’s apartment – and how it sparked a hunt for the serial killer who murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace. The investigation into 26-year-old Kim Medlin's mysterious disappearance reveals secrets that shatter the safety of everyone in a tight knight town. How do the investigators join the dots and uncover those ultimately fatal connections?