June 2021 On TLC And Real Time Africa | New Series On Real Time | New And Returning Series

TLC:
Return To Amish S6R
Clip Show
Date: 1 June
Time: 20:00 CAT
Day: Tuesday
Revisit iconic moments from the Return to Amish series with new interviews with the ex-Amish and ex-Mennonites that offer insights on their experiences.

Return To Amish S6
New Season
Date: 8 June
Time: 20:00 CAT
Day: Tuesday
RETURN TO AMISH" SEASON 6 follows members of the original "Breaking Amish" cast as well as new Amish cast as they navigate life balancing their Amish values and community with 'new world' freedoms.

Unexpected S4B
New Season
Date: 8 June
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Tuesday
Unexpected takes a raw look at teenage pregnancies and the effects on teen parents and their families as everyone prepares for the arrival of the babies.

Doubling Down With The Derricos S2
New Season
Date: 16 June
Time: 21:00 CAT
Day: Wednesday
With 14 children, including four sets of naturally-conceived multiples and singletons, there is never a dull moment for the Derricos. Unforeseen difficulties catapult the family into the most challenging year of their lives.

Curvy Brides’ Boutique S4B
New Season
Date: 27 June
Time: 18:00 CAT
Day: Sunday
Emotional, intimate and uplifting, Curvy Brides’ Boutiquecaptures the highs and lows of brides-to-be on their journey to the big day.

Real Time:

7 Little Johnstons S4 & S5
New Season
Date: 3 June
Time: 13:30 CAT
Day: Mon-Fri
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven in rural Georgia trying to achieve the American Dream. This is no ordinary family, however -- they are the largest known family of little people in the world

Beachfront Bargain Hunt S23
New Season
Date: 1 June
Time: 15:50 CAT
Day: Mon-Fri
Beachfront property dreams can come true, even on the tightest budget. These coastal home seekers discover some of the most surprisingly affordable beachfront locales, proving it doesn't take millions to live on the water.

Crikey! It’s The Irwins S1 & S2
Brand New
Date: 18 June
Time: 10:30 CAT
Day: Mon-Fri
Steve Irwin's legacy lives on via his wife Terri and children Bindi and Robert. As passionate wildlife conservationists, they care for over 1,200 animals daily at the Australia Zoo, its world-class wildlife hospital, and on expeditions across the globe.

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May 2021 On TLC And Real Time Africa | 3 New Series Alert | Returning Series Including 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After And Return To Amish | More

Since both cater for the same audience and owned by one brand what better way then to merge highlights as the news keeps piling up.

TLC:

The Blended Bunch
Brand New
TX Date: 5-May
TX Time: 21:00 CAT
Tx Day: Wednesday
In a small town in Utah lives a widow and widower who, combined with their 11 children, have formed the modern-day "Brady Bunch." Spencer and Erica Shemwell have found love after loss, but blending a family this big can come with some major challenges.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? S6
New Season
TX Date: 20-May
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Thursday
These couples had 90 days to marry their foreign-born fiancés or return home. Most of them sealed the deal, but they’re realizing that the hard part is far from over.

My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now S6
New Season
TX Date: 28-May
TX Time: 20:00 CAT
Tx Day: Friday
Morbidly obese patients strive to lose weight through diet and gastric bypass surgery with the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan.

Real Time:

Kids Baking Championship
S1-2
Brand New
TX Date: 3-May
TX Time: 12:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
After a nationwide search, eight kid bakers have emerged as contenders for the title of Kids Baking Champion. Hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Valerie Bertinelli lead these talented young bakers through tasty challenges.

Flea Market Flip S1
Brand New
TX Date: 10-May
TX Time: 15:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
Flea markets are filled with hidden treasures, you just have to know where to look. In Flea Market Flip, two teams go head to head to see who can make the most money transforming unexpected diamonds in the rough into high dollar gems.

Return To Amish S4
New Season
TX Date: 18-May
TX Time: 13:30 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
RETURN TO AMISH tells the stories of the ex-Amish as they try to establish lives outside of the insular world in which they grew up.

April 2021 On Real Time Africa | Cooking | Renovation | Medical

Valerie’s Home Cooking S1-S3
Brand New
TX Date: 5 April
TX Time: 12:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
Actress Valerie Bertinelli modernizes her favorite recipes that have been passed down through her family over the years.

Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation S2
New Season
TX Date: 8 April
TX Time: 15:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
A relaxing getaway with an oceanfront view is only a renovation away for the families featured in this series. They are searching for a home away from home that has beach access and is affordable. Each episode follows the progress toward purchasing a fixer upper, which the family then transforms into its very own sun- drenched oasis.

Inside the Children’s Hospital S1-S2
Brand New
TX Date: 19 April
TX Time: 12:00 CAT
Tx Day: Mon-Fri
At the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, every year more than 20,000 boys and girls from the north of Scotland receive life changing treatments.

Prediction: The Future Of Discovery Family And Real Time In Africa

Discovery Family launched in March 2016 on MultiChoice's DStv replacing Discovery World and 2 years later on StarTimes (Starsat) replacing Discovery Science around that time Real Time launched on DStv and a year later on StarTimes.

The channels are operated by Discovery, Inc the same corporation that own Discovery Channel, TLC, ID, HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet and (Discovery Science).

Discovery Family is an adaptation of the U.S. counterpart the only difference is the target audience since that counterpart has existing contracts with other partners plus our version has been duplicated in other parts of Europe which is the same market that spawned Real Time.

Our feeds leverage content from other Discovery brands. Brands like these two possess less value but if you have a provider that restricts access to a certain brand or one that can't afford it then it comes in handy.

Not long ago, StarTimes (Starsat) discontinued Discovery Family and the reason raises eyebrows for some readers.

According to them, when a provider (Discovery) changes production of content they (StarTimes) can't prevent it. For now, the channel is still kicking on DStv probably by the end of March which is the same time it launched after that Discovery Channel might be added onto the Compact package.

Real Time is very unlikely to suffer the same fate as it recently launched on Zuku TV as a replacement to a channel StarTimes is still looking into which is Discovery's Fine Living.

Perhaps, the demise has something to do with their new streaming service, Discovery+ as streaming has been the benefactor in the cutback of redundancy (repeats).

Real Time incorporated the most brands including ones seen on Discovery Family. The first issue, viewers might have a hard time catching up as the rollout for both these brands differ. Real Time's stock is very old by decades unlike Discovery Family which is close to a year.

To make matters worse, Real Time is not a family channel so viewers might miss out or wait longer on certain shows if a rebrand/revamp is not in place. Unless you have Discovery Channel then it won't affect you.

The lesson here is don't be an easy target and try making your craft impossible to duplicate. If you want to duplicate do it on seperate grounds e.g. KykNet and Mzansi Magic.

If you had to scroll through the channel set you'll find plenty of past/present channels lurking with these two like (Nickelodeon/Nick Jr with Nicktoons), (Channel O and Mzansi Music), (MGM/ AMC/Sundance TV with TCM), (BBC First and BBC Brit), (National Geographic and National Geographic Gold), and (HGTV and Travel Channel).

Since this decision is entirely on Discovery then the cable provider doesn't take any responsibility unless it doesn't give consumers alternatives regardless of the outcome some turn a blind eye.

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Coming Up In April 2020 On Real Time Africa

Evan Goes Wild
From Tuesday 21 April at 13:30
Internet sensation and veterinarian Evan Antin travels the globe observing, helping and healing exotic wildlife. He may have been born and raised in Kansas, but his love for animals covers the whole world and he has a long list of creatures he wants to see up-close and in their natural habitat. Whether it's swimming with humpback whales and lemon sharks off the coast of Tahiti, rescuing orphaned baby bearcats and wrestling water monitors in the Philippines, or walking with Elephants in Nepal, Dr Evan brings his passion and medical skills to each adventure.

Betrayed
From Wednesday 15 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. Coming up this season is the case of confident, motorcycle-riding Diane Snellen. The single is mum trying to make her way in the world while navigating the dating scene of Georgetown, Kentucky - but her life ends abruptly when she's brutally stabbed in her own home. And, driven by youth, music, and her faith, Janet Chandler has dreams and aspirations of a life much larger than the small Midwestern town where she grew up. Sadly, those dreams are cut short when she's betrayed in the most horrific way possible. Nothing is as it seems in these tragic and shocking cases of betrayal.

Coming Up In January 2020 On Real Time Africa

Crikey! It's the Irwins
From Wednesday 22 January at 19:05
Terri, Bindi and Robert are continuing the legacy of legendary conservationist, Steve Irwin, in the very best way, running the extraordinary Australia Zoo in the jungles of northern Australia. This heartwarming series follows the family's incredible world, caring for over 1,200 animals, overseeing a world class wildlife hospital and conducting high-octane global conservation expeditions. The action continues with the building of a spectacular new home for their crocodiles in preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Australia Zoo. But, building it is only part of the challenge; they must move the crocodiles and alligators by hand! It's a good thing Robert has inherited his dad's fearless streak as he gets involved. Meanwhile, Bindi investigates a knee problem with the Zoo's largest giraffe, Terri helps Harley the Koala find love, and one of the family is set to undertake a dangerous mission: swimming with a huge reticulated python called Gloria.

The Vet Life
From Monday 6 January at 14:45
Charismatic vets and best friends Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Michael Lavigne and Dr. AJ Ross run a full-service veterinarian hospital and animal shelter together in Houston, Texas. These guys go above and beyond the call of duty to care for all kinds of animals, and with the new season the clinic is helping more animals than they ever have before. Dr. Blue handles an emergency after a pit bull has an unfortunate encounter with a raccoon. Dr. Ross helps a ferret who is having aggression issues, while Dr. Blue and Dr. Lavigne head out to an animal rescue to castrate a donkey named Kenny Rogers. But, as always, there's still room for plenty of action outside of their busy clinic: they place a bet on who will be crowned "The Pig Whisperer," and they have a surprise announcement for their wives!

What's New In December 2019 On Real Time Africa

The Vet Life
From Thursday 12 December at 14:45
Join the world of charismatic veterinarians - Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Aubrey Ross and Dr. Michael Lavigne
- who all moved to Houston, Texas to open a full- service veterinarian hospital and animal shelter together. The series captures the vets' lives as they juggle running a new business with managing their family lives, filled with spouses, parents, in-laws, children, pets and friends, as well as documenting the intense moments saving the lives of animals at their clinic. Coming up in the series, a health scare puts the brakes on Dr Blue's dreams of motorcycle riding with his brother, and it's time for a big move for Dr. Ross and Tauvia. Meanwhile, the vets deal with the everyday business of treating sick animals; from treating baby kangaroos and bearded dragons to a Boxer dog with a tumour and a pig that's over- affectionate with the furniture. No case is the same for these vets as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in Texas!

My Little Life
From Wednesday 18 December at 17:15
This revealing series looks at the world from a different perspective, as five little people living across the US balance family, friends, jobs and everyday life. From looking for love to stepping out of their comfort zones to pursue their dreams, nothing is out of reach. In Arkansas, 21-year-old Timberlee, a young mum living with her parents, is ready to embark on a big change in her life - but it's set to cause tensions. In Utah, 24-year-old Lee prepares to spill his feelings to his big crush. 33-year- old Diane from California wants to be a mum, despite her parents' disapproval. In Utah, Michelle, a Mormon figure-drawing model, puts her art and her dwarfism on display. And, 24-year-old Vince from Pennsylvania is a bodybuilder and firefighter. Despite his macho lifestyle, he needs a push from his parents to open up to women and go on a date. Life is challenging for everyone; but even more so at four feet tall.

Dr Christian Will See You Now
From Thursday 19 December at 17:15
Britain's favourite doctor, Dr Christian Jessen is on a mission to treat patients with some of the country's most challenging conditions, and the devastating impact it can have on their relationships. Along with his team of top specialists, Dr Christian tries to get to the bottom of their medical problems, and get their lives back on track. Coming up, mum-of-three Elizabeth is severely underweight and worries about the impact on her marriage. Kate suffers from Tourette's syndrome and wants help for her relentless tics. Plus, Andi's embarrassing problem in the bedroom is starting to wreak havoc on his relationship. But, over the course of a single day, Dr Christian helps each patient on the way to overcoming their life-changing conditions.

House Hunters
From Friday 27 December at 17:15
Looking for a home is always a challenge, but it's never boring! This compulsive series follows home seekers across America as they search for their perfect house. They weigh up the pros and cons of three different properties before deciding which one is meant for them. And with conflicting wish lists, these home-hunters often have to learn the art of compromise when it comes to finding a property that will suit everyone. From a pair of New Jersey foodies seeking a second home in Philadelphia to attorneys seeking a home with historical charm and modern amenities in Washington, DC, each episode follows a fascinating house-hunting journey from start to finish. What will they get for their money - and which property will they choose?

What's Coming Your Way In October 2019 On Real Time Africa

Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet
From Monday 14 October at 21:00
For Denver's most dedicated veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Young and his team of 40 staff, there is no such thing as a 'regular day' as they race to treat all manner of injuries for all kinds of animals. With 100,000 clients, Dr. Jeff is one of America's busiest vets. Coming up this series, cases include an army serviceman's young boxer mix dog with an unusual tumour; and a boy's snake that hasn't eaten for six months. And, away from the clinic, the team head out to a wolf sanctuary in the wilds of Colorado. Whether it's rehoming a tortoise or neutering kittens, the team at the Planned Pethood Plus veterinary clinic are always ready to help Colorado's sick animals.

Pit Bulls & Parolees
From Monday 21 October at 20:00
Tia Torres, a true believer in second chances, returns in this series featuring more rescues and more heartfelt stories as she works tirelessly to change the stereotypes surrounding pit bulls, while offering parolees a new start as staff and volunteers. Tia runs the New Orleans-based Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue in the U.S. Alongside her family and her dedicated team, she works to give every dog an opportunity to find a perfect home. The rescues are as challenging - and rewarding - as ever in this series, from rescuing a deaf dog to catching a stray pit bull wandering the streets. And, Tia accomplishes another big goal; after eight years of hard work, her memoir is finally published. It's a jam-packed season filled with higher stakes - and for Tia, another opportunity to fight for special dogs who deserve a chance at life.

Dr Christian Will See You Now
From Thursday 10 October at 20:00 World-renowned Dr Christian Jessen throws open the doors to his all-new, luxury pop-up health clinic in this honest and emotional series. In each episode five members of the public with pressing health problems put their private lives in the hands of Dr Christian and his larger-than-life, first-class medical team. Ruby suffers from hair loss thanks to alopecia, which is affecting her self-esteem and libido and impacting on her new marriage. Meanwhile Emma is dealing with polycystic ovarian syndrome and subsequent weight gain.

What's Coming In September 2019 On Real Time Africa

Hanging With The Hendersons
From Sunday 1 September at 20:00
Taking care of animals is a family affair for the Hendersons. Dr Tony Henderson and his sons, Dr Ross, Dr Ryan, and lab technician Cole, run their family veterinary practice, Fox Hollow, one of Colorado's busiest animal hospitals. Fox Hollow's animal patients have been cared for by one, or all, of the Hendersons since the boys were babies. After footage of 28-year-old Dr Ross strumming his guitar and serenading a nervous furry patient went viral, the family are now opening the doors to their incredible life, revealing their special connection with the animals they care for. From hosting a big family event at their beautiful mountain cabin to treating a wonky-eyed chicken and a huge Great Dane, these guys know that life is a whole lot better when you share it with the ones you love.

Casey Anthony: Killer Mom?
From Saturday 7 September at 21:00
On July 15 2008 a 911 call reporting a missing child sparks an intense investigation. Orlando police are desperate to find two year-old Caylee - but her mother, Casey Anthony, seems to be standing in the way of their search. This three-part documentary special, goes deep inside the case that shocked the United States. Featuring detailed interviews with Caylee's grandparents, Cindy and George Anthony, this series peels back layers of family dysfunction and reveals details surrounding the troubled investigation and trial that sparked outrage across the country. Interviews with senior police officers involved as well as dramatic re-enactments of key moments of the investigation reveal the lies and betrayal in this extraordinary case.

What's Coming Up In August 2019 On Real Time Africa

Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet
From Monday 5 August at 21:00
From glaciers and mountains to freezing temperatures and months without daylight, Alaska is one of the toughest places to be a veterinarian. But, despite the myriad of challenges in this rugged and remote state, Dr. Dee Thornell has made it her life's mission to care for the wild and domestic animals of America's largest state. This dramatic and emotional series follows Dr. Dee as she treats creatures great and small - even if she needs to fly a plane to reach them! After starting her veterinary business out of a pick-up truck, she now owns and operates Animal House veterinary hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Dee and her staff treat a variety of animals that rarely appear on most vets' patient list: bald eagles, owls, chinchillas, beavers, iguanas, ox, moose and bears. With a client list ranging from gold miners to truckers Dr. Dee knows humans in Alaska rely on their animals for survival and companionship - and will endure the toughest conditions to help them.

Ultimate Shopper
From Wednesday 7 August at 21:00
A luxury fashion store so exclusive it only opens for four style-savvy shoppers each day should be every fashionista's dream; but there's a catch! Only the most stylish shopper will leave this store with her chosen outfits, as a front row of fashion experts decides who is the ultimate shopper. The loser leaves with nothing. This test of sartorial survival pits four fashionistas against each other in a series of style-based challenges, to be judged by a discerning panel of style experts: singer and model Holly Valance, fashion expert Brix Smith-Start and photographer Paul Hartnett, along with a special guest judge. From crafting the perfect look for a first date to donning the right outfit for a job interview, the contestants - and their style - are judged on their chic creativity and quick-thinking fashion sense. At the end of each episode, the final two contestants fight for the chance to win a dream wardrobe of all their chosen pieces. Who will be the last shopper standing?

Bizarre ER
From Thursday 15 August at 21:00
This outrageous series goes behind the scenes to reveal the most remarkable, often shocking and unusual cases in emergency medicine. Filmed in the emergency wards of two hospitals in Britain and the USA, the series follows a variety of shocking real-life cases, along with weird and wonderful accident- related facts and statistic. It features the amazing stories of patients from all over the world who survived the most extraordinary accidents. From the man who locked his jaw wide open after eating a supersized sandwich and the girl who accidentally superglued her eye shut; to the Russian man who survived having an arrow fired through his neck and the Polish man who accidentally sawed off his own hand and received a woman's hand to replace it, the series looks at the exceptional measures taken to treat these astonishing injuries.

The Johnson Family Land On Real Time Africa's Screen In July 2019 Also Joining The Lineup Is Something Borrowed, Something New And Too Ugly For Love?

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 17 July at 20:00
In some ways, the Johnstons are an average American family of seven, pursuing the American dream: They live and work in rural Georgia, and are transforming a fixer-upper into their dream home all by themselves. However, this is no ordinary family - they are the largest known family of little people in the world. All seven Johnstons have Achondroplasia Dwarfism, a genetic condition that affects their size. Dad, Trent, and mom, Amber, have a total of five kids under the age of 16: Jonah and Elizabeth, their biological kids, as well as three adopted children, Anna from Russia, Alex from South Korea, and Emma from China. Juggling the demands of a family of seven while living in your dream home that is being renovated because it's a fixer-upper is anything but easy, but the Johnstons are up for the challenge.

Too Ugly For Love?
From Thursday 11 July at 20:00
Finding love isn't always easy. Dating can be awkward and uncomfortable at the best of times. But what happens when you have to reveal you've got a hidden or embarrassing medical condition to a potential partner? In this emotional series, 12 singletons conditions face that dilemma. From alopecia to missing limbs, excessive sweating to colostomy bags, the brave daters are all outwardly attractive and eligible, but internally feel undesirable. The series follows the romantic hopefuls navigate the highs and lows, the awkwardness and embarrassment of dating as they grapple with just how much of themselves to reveal. And, some of these singletons have never before revealed their issue and are terrified at the prospect. They've all become skilled at concealing their condition, but deep down know that, if they want a shot at love, they'll need to open up.

Something Borrowed, Something New
From Tuesday 2 July at 21:00
It's one of the biggest decisions in a woman's life: what to wear on her wedding day! But, in this series, help is at hand! Designer Kelly Nishimoto and stylist Sam Saboura help a bride-to-be solve a classic bridal dilemma: does she wear a borrowed family heirloom filled with a sense of history, or does she go her own way in a brand-new gown? Wearing a family wedding dress can be a joy or it could be a bridal disaster! Kelly is on hand to customise it into something unique that the bride will love, while Sam tries to tempt the indecisive bride-to-be with a brand-new dress with a shopping trip to a bridal salon. From the tall bride whose prison guard mum has strong views on modesty, to Sarah, whose grandma's 1942 dress is now falling apart, every bride is faced with the ultimate sartorial dilemma. It's two dresses, one decision: will it be something borrowed or something new?

Coming Up In June 2019 On Real Time Africa

Forbidden: Dying for Love
From Saturday 1 June at 21:00
This shocking series tells the jaw-dropping stories of forbidden love: relationships that break taboos, cross boundaries, shock communities, and lead to extraordinary and shocking crimes. Each episode follows the escalating story of a relationship across a social and moral divide that culminated in deadly violence. Among the forbidden tales uncovered in this series is the single mum whose 18-month jail sentence led to a passionate relationship with a prison guard. But when she vows to leave him, will he let her go? When a strict father who forbids relationships discovers his 15-year-old daughter plans to run away with her boyfriend of four years, will he follow through on his vow to kill her? And when a single mum's new fiancé asks her to kill his ex-wife and children, will she accept his sinister proposal in the fear her family could be next? Anything is possible in the name of love - especially when that love is forbidden.

Expedition Mungo
From Sunday 23 June at 21:00
Known as one of the premiere adventure cameramen, Mungo has travelled to more than 90 countries to capture the world's wild, wonderful - and sometimes hostile - environments. Through his travels as Bear Grylls' cameraman he has heard amazing stories of the animal world. Now, it's his turn to explore them as he leads his own trusted team of adventurers into some of the most remote parts of the world in the hopes of revealing the truth behind the wildest stories and mysterious animals. In Peru they go in search of the 'Yacumama' - a 150 foot long snake that has attacked and killed villagers. Is there something even more dangerous than the anaconda lurking in the rainforest? Plus, in the Andes the team investigates the chilling stories of a bigfoot-like creature called the 'Ucumar'. In his quest Mungo will meet eye witnesses, search out vital clues - all to catch these creatures on camera for the first time.

The Crocodile Hunter: Best Of Steve Irwin
From Monday 17 June at 20:00
The legendary Steve Irwin, fondly remembered as The Crocodile Hunter, was a true original: from wrestling snakes and crocodiles in the wild to his incredible conservation efforts, he was a true adventurer. In this special collection of the classic series' greatest adventures, Terri Irwin, Steve's wife, and Wes Mannion, Steve's best mate, reminisce on the making of these timeless shows. From laying with dragons on his home turf, to surfing with snakes and rescuing crocodiles from a war zone, each episode displays Steve's love of nature, enthusiasm for conservation and mission to live as a wildlife warrior.

Girls Who Don't Age And What Have I Got? Premieres In May 2019 With More To Follow On Real Time Africa

Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet
From Monday 13 May at 21:00
Denver's most passionate and persevering veterinarian is back - flip flops, long hair, tattoos and all -for another series. For 80,000-plus clients and their pets, the Planned Pethood Plus veterinary clinic and its maverick vet Dr. Jeff Young represent one last hope - and possibly the difference between life and death. In the opening episode, the team unites when a tiny kitten is found unconscious at a construction site, and Dr. Amy takes on the challenge of treating seven bad-tempered chickens. From treating an underweight Burmese python to running a mobile clinic in Mexico for those who can't afford veterinary care, there's no such thing as an 'average day' for the valiant vet and his dedicated team.

Girls Who Don't Age
From Wednesday 29 May at 21:00
A mystery surrounds little girls who seem to be forever young. Trapped in the bodies of helpless babies, they've never learned to crawl, talk, or sit- up. Years roll by, but they still have soft, plump skin like newborn babies, and make the same cooing and gurgling noises. Frozen in time and destined to live their lives as toddlers, what is affecting these girls, how are they cheating time, and could they help us unlock the secrets of the ageing process? This documentary follows the incredible story of three girls who have stopped ageing, and the remarkable work of the doctor investigating their condition and give their families a diagnosis that no other medical professional has been able to provide.

What Have I Got?
From Thursday 23 May at 21:00
'What Have I Got?' is an all-new, 12-part original series that explores medical anomalies and encourages viewers to play the doctor alongside the show's experts. In each episode, viewers meet three ordinary individuals with uncanny medical conditions who reveal their symptoms in a series of carefully crafted clues. On-screen graphics tease a multiple choice of possible illnesses and test viewers' ability to piece clues together to come up with their own diagnoses. From a man with no nipples to a woman whose eyes only open when she sings - some ailments stump even the experts. Medical professionals featured in the series range in expertise from surgeons to cosmetic medicine specialists. They will use their varied knowledge to help eliminate possible disorders, eventually revealing a final diagnosis that answers the patients' burning question: What have I got? The show also follows up with patients after their diagnosis, as they embark on a journey seeking treatments and cures for their conditions.

Alaskan Women Looking for Love
From Tuesday 7 May at 21:00
Being a woman on a remote fishing island in Alaska isn't easy. And falling in love? Almost impossible. Fed up with bearded fisherman, six Alaskan women decide to ditch the freezing weather, escape the bearded fishermen and head to sexy, sun-soaked Miami Beach, where they hope true love awaits them. Determined, the women get jobs, scour the beaches and risk everything to fit in and find suitors- but they quickly discover that they may be out of their depth. From firefighters and football players to personal trainers and cops, will they have success meeting the man of their dreams? Or is Miami Beach too big for them to handle? And if they do find love, can their new guys manage the rough and tough Alaskan lifestyle or will finding their Prince Charming only be a fairytale?

Have A Look At What's Heading Your Way On Real Time Africa In April 2019

Married by Mum and Dad
From Tuesday 2 April at 20:00
A modern day take on an old school tradition, this series looks at voluntary arranged marriages to see if they can make a real world success. Men and women who have been unlucky in love agree to put their love lives and their future in the hands of the people who know them best: their parents. Former NFL player, and self-described 'player', Devin doesn't trust himself to pick the right partner. Meanwhile Marissa's parents have never agreed with her choices in boyfriends. Can their parents make better choices for their children's romantic lives? In this fascinating social experiment parents will go in search of a future spouse and arrange the wedding - all without the future spouses meeting until they walk down the aisle!

Our Little Family
From Wednesday 3 April at 20:00
The Hamill family is like any other family, except for the fact that they're all little people! Dan and Michelle Hamill and their three children, Jack and twin girls Cece and Cate, all have Achondroplasia; a rare form of dwarfism. This series, Cece and Cate enroll in dance class, but their individuality shines when they realize Cece is much more of a girlie girl than Cate. Dan also shares his love of golf with Jack, and together they prepare for an annual little people golf tournament. Season two is packed with celebrations, including Mother's and Father's Day, birthdays and family vacations, but amidst all the parties, Michelle decides to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Together, she and Dan learn how to cook and be more active as a family, which means training for a 5K, strawberry picking and preparing for a Maryland crab festival. The action-packed summer is all about friends, family and celebrating each other in the Hamill household.

Reasonable Doubt
From Saturday 6 April at 20:00
In criminal cases the law states that the defendant's guilt must be established beyond a reasonable doubt - but are convictions always so clear cut? In this true- crime series, retired homicide detective, Chris Anderson, and criminal defence attorney, Melissa Lewkowicz open controversial murder cases and re- examine the evidence. Working together and employing their years of experience in criminal cases, they advise the desperate families of those convicted whether it's time to appeal or to accept the verdict, once and for all.

Amanda To The Rescue
From Sunday 28 April at 21:00
Animal rescue heroine, Amanda Giese, is on a mission to help the most hopeless cases with her in- home animal rehab and rescue facility, Panda Paws Rescue, in rural Washington. Along with her family, she takes in and treats major medical and special needs and hospice animals from around the world. With her partner G, son Beast and daughter Jade, and her furry family - a 2-legged boxer dog and trio of spaniels - she cares for animals that deserve a second chance. In this heartwarming series, Amanda launches large-scale rescue missions across the US to save dozens of animals with major medical or special needs from being euthanized. From California to Puerto Rico to Hawaii, no distance is too great for Amanda to rescue vulnerable animals. Where others see no hope and a lost cause, Amanda sees opportunity and an animal in need of love. She strongly believes that just because an animal isn't perfect doesn't mean that they are not the perfect pet.

For DStv Easyview Customers The Irwins Invade Your Screens Along With A Spine Thrilling Show About The Secrets Of Happily Ever After - Real Time Africa March 2019 Highlights

Crikey! It's the Irwins
From Monday 11 March at 20:00
For the Irwin family - Terri, Bindi and Robert - wildlife and conservation is at the centre of their lives. It's a legacy they are keeping alive in tribute to the late, great, Steve Irwin, fondly remembered as The Crocodile Hunter. Now, they're opening up their incredible world in this engaging series. Terri is a passionate wildlife spokesperson and conservation icon around the world, and as the next generation of conservationists, the Irwin family kids have been actively involved. Bindi has dedicated her life to wildlife conservation and inspiring young people to make a difference in the world. Robert has a natural curiosity and loves learning about wildlife and the Australian bush. As well as striving to make the Australia Zoo in Queensland a global zoological destination the Irwin family continues the important work of Steve Irwin, through research, educational programs, conservation projects, and much more.

My Extreme Excess Skin
From Thursday 14 March at 20:00
The series returns to take an intimate look at people who have lost extreme amounts of weight - from gastric bypasses to strict dieting and workouts - only to find their bodies drowning in excess skin. Their journeys follow them go through extensive surgeries to remove up to 50lbs of excess skin. In this series, Dr. Nowzaradan and other top doctors meet patients including Brenda, who has lost over 250lbs and now left with skin dripping down her body. Her husband has also lost huge amounts of weight but their current bodies have left on the verge of divorce. Model, Calisto, was bed-ridden for six years due to pesticide poisoning and she reached over 400lbs. After lap band surgery she lost 240lbs - but was left with layers of loose skin. Her dream is to fit into her wedding dress without her compression garments showing through. For some, there are severe issues accompanying the weight loss journey. Ultimately, the results are shocking and leave the patients with a new body and new life.

Married With Secrets
From Friday 15 March at 21:00
This investigative series takes and in-depth look at what happens when 'happily ever after' goes horribly wrong. From secret affairs to hitmen for hire follow the real-life stories when husbands and wives embark on secret lives that take them down dark paths, often leaving to devastating results. Families with seemingly perfect lives often hide the darkest secrets - and once the skeletons come out of the closet, no one is safe. Featuring interviews from those directly involved in the investigations as well as dramatic re-enactments of vital moments, these cases prove that there's no vow too sacred to break and no place too twisted for these spouses.

Dare to Wear
From Tuesday 19 March at 21:00
What happens when you put together two extreme fashion victims - both on opposite sides of a style spectrum - and have them not only live one another's look, but also have them shop for a whole new look for someone else? This stylish series is on a mission to take clothes swapping to a new level! Contestants include Robyn, a stay-at-home mum who hides her body beneath her old maternity clothes, and Sheron, a nurse/caregiver whose attention-seeking clothes enter the room before she does. Plus, Josi, a sexy hard rock singer with an overly risqué daytime look, swaps her style with Mona, a special education teacher hiding behind her deceased grandmother's dowdy clothes. How will they fare as they face their worst fears and swap clothes for 24 hours?

I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant Premieres In February 2019 On Real Time Africa And More

My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding
From Tuesday 5 February at 20:00
There are an estimated one million gypsies and travellers throughout the US, but most live in complete secrecy, away from the judgment and discrimination that plague their communities. However, their lifestyles are anything but discrete. Blending traditional values with modern-day influences, their celebrations are large, loud, and lavish. From elaborate baptisms, complete with Swarovski crystal-crusted pacifiers, to grand match- making parties and extravagant weddings, this colourful series offers a unique insight into the lives of modern gypsy and traveller families throughout America.

I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant
From Wednesday 27 February at 21:00
This compelling series explores the astonishing stories of women conceive and carry their babies all the way to labour, completely unaware of their pregnancies. Dramatic re-enactments and interviews with patients and experts reveal the astonishing stories of the women who conceive and carry their babies all the way to labour without knowing. Remarkable accounts include Abbigale, who goes to the bathroom and is astounded when she looks in the toilet and sees she delivered a baby, when she didn't even know she was pregnant. She must react quickly to try to save her newborn. And, 34-year-old Angel suffers from endometriosis and decides to end the constant pain with a hysterectomy. When she goes to the doctor for a pre-operation examination, she finds that she's 32 weeks pregnant...and didn't even know it. The series also addresses the many dangers both mother and baby face under these rare
- and unusual - circumstances. How did they get through it?

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade
From Friday 1 February at 21:00
It was the decade of big money, big attitudes and bigger hair - but there was a dark side to the 1980s in the United States. In a country seemingly consumed by greed and ambition, America was also under the sway of its biggest crime wave. This true- crime investigative series offers a behind-the-scenes look at these real-life cases as recalled by officers and detectives involved. From the murder of seemingly happy stock-broker power couple in their Hamptons home, to the real-life story that inspired the film Fatal Attraction, these crimes define the drama and the excess of a decade.

Lions of Sabi Sand: Brothers in Blood
From Sunday 3 February at 21:00
This powerful film tells the shocking tale of South Africa's legendary Mapogo lion coalition and their violent struggle for power. Two inseparable cubs called Mr. T and Kinky Tail, along with their three brothers, survive sickness and rampaging buffalos before an unknown male called Makhulu unexpectedly joins the pride. Led initially by the powerful Makhulu, the six Mapogo's unleash a devastating reign of terror, taking control of a vast territory and killing 100 lions in a single year. But Mr. T's relentless quest for the throne leads to the ultimate vicious betrayal of his brothers. For lions there is no leadership without enemies, as this film reveals the dark side of lions and their constant struggle to survive.

Real Time Africa End Of The Year Highlights (2018)

Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet
From Monday 3 December at 20:00
Even in the most remote areas of Alaska animals need treatment by a veterinarian. This documentary series follows veterinarian Dee Thornell as she treats everything from sled dogs to reindeer. Making house calls is so important that she even obtained a pilot's license so she could reach patients in areas only accessible by plane, snowmobile or sled dogs. Dr. Dee and her staff handle extreme cases and unique clients to the Alaskan frontier. Whether it's a man with a pet bear or a family with pet reindeer, no client is off limits at Dr. Dee's Animal House.

Fat Chance
From Thursday 6 December at 20:00
This emotional series follows the rollercoaster journey of eight individuals, each on a quest to lose a significant amount of weight and overcome their lack of confidence to find love. Each episode explores one person's three-month journey to lose a targeted amount of weight, and find the conviction to finally confess hidden feelings to the object of their affection. They have one goal: to meet their crush in 90 days, completely transformed. With the help of a personal trainer they will confront the scale
- and some emotional roadblocks - while they learn to love themselves again and find the courage to declare their romantic intentions for a chance at love.

Baby Changes Everything
From Wednesday 12 December at 20:00 Explore the exhilarating, frustrating and ultimately life-changing experience of couples making the transition into parenthood. Seen through the lives of four diverse couples, viewers go along for the ride as they watch these new parents experience a wide range of challenges, triumphs and milestones, for the first year of their newborns' lives. The couples featured face different circumstances as they navigate how to fit parenthood into their already established lives. Whether it's balancing work and their newborn, facing pressure from family, or making sure that their relationships remain intact, they will never forget this period of adjustment in their lives. Relationships evolve, new truths are discovered and whatever life was before a baby is born, it is never the same again.

Blood Relatives
From Saturday 29 December at 21:00
Every family has secrets, skeletons in the closet. But what happens when hidden desires, building resentments and black thoughts bubble to the surface and poison familial bonds? In these homespun murder mysteries, everyone is a suspect and every suspect shares a last name. In six different American towns, close-knit families are ripped apart by everything from bad business deals to forbidden passions. These seemingly perfect households shield dark secrets, silent resentments, and illicit betrayals, and this dark series reveals how love can descend into jealousy, greed, and homicidal rage. Cinematic recreations and chilling first-hand accounts pay blood-soaked testament to the fact that when it comes to murder, sometimes there's no place like home.

October 2018 On Real Time Africa

Separated at Birth
From Wednesday 10 October at 21:00
This moving documentary series follows the emotional journey of people who have been adopted, abandoned, kidnapped or switched at birth
- and then reunited with their blood relatives, many of whom they never knew existed. From Carrie in South Africa, who longs to be reunited with the father she has never met, to Chilean-born Ariel, on a mission to meet his long-lost sister in Italy using social media, each story is unique. Emotions run high and anticipation builds with each revelatory twist as broken families are reunited. While many of the circumstances surrounding these stories are unimaginable to most, these inspiring individuals reveal how strength and determination can result in truly life-changing moments.

Deadly Devotion
From Saturday 20 October at 21:00
Hidden among the suburbs of America lies a colourful constellation of unique subcultures and secret societies that live according to their own set of rules, rituals and traditions. This series recounts the true stories of everyday people who search for belonging in these strange worlds, and end up paying a fatal price. From a vibrant young woman who abandons her faith and her family to join the flock of a crusading Christian Polygamist, to a single mom who embarks on a fateful journey that teaches her about the unwritten code of the Hells Angels. Each episode leads to the dark underbelly of a different fascinating world, simultaneously retelling some of the most compelling true-crime stories in recent history.

Two in a Million
From Thursday 25 October at 21:00
Imagine living with one of the rarest medical conditions in the world. What if there were no one to confide in who could truly understand the struggles and isolation experienced every single day? This documentary series brings together two inspirational individuals who share the same rare medical condition. These ailments include: Schwartz Jampel Syndrome, in which the body's muscles are permanently and painfully contracted; Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, known as brittle bone disease; and Lamellar Ichthyosis, in which the skin grows in thick scales and must be forcibly removed every day. Each episode follows an ordinary person with an extraordinary condition as they embark on a journey of a lifetime. This inspiring series gives a unique insight into little-known conditions, exploring the lives of those who live with some of the world's rarest disorders.

From Wags To Riches
From Monday 29 October at 20:00
Tony Award-winning theatrical animal trainer, Bill Berloni, has committed his life to rescuing dogs for the stage and screen in New York City. Now, this modern-day Dr Dolittle opens the doors to his world of training, touring, saving and caring for his menagerie of canines. In 1976, Bill got his start training Sandy, the very first dog, for the musical "Annie." Today, he's training a new generation of Sandys for the national tour. In his absence, Bill's wife Dorothy and daughter Jenna handle the day-to- day caring of more than 20 different animals on the family farm. Bill's hands are always full; from training new dogs to star in Broadway shows, helping the Humane Society of New York rehabilitate troubled rescue dogs to taking care of the family farm. It is a 365 day-a-year existence with constant challenges, chaos and drama - but everything Bill and his gang do is carried out with a whole heap of love!

Discovery To Launch 'Real Time' In South Africa

The New Channel is Set to Hit South African Screens from September Featuring the Best in Real-Life Entertainment for Women
 
Discovery, Inc. today announced the expansion of its African portfolio with the launch of Real Time, the brand-new general entertainment channel for female audiences.
 
Bringing the best of Discovery’s lifestyle and factual storytelling to a whole new fan base, Real Time will launch in South Africa on Monday, 3 September on DStv channel 155, tailored specifically for customers on DStv’s EasyView package.*
 
“We are incredibly excited to present Real Time to the market, and further expand and diversify our local portfolio offering,” said Amanda Turnbull, Vice President & General Manager for Discovery in Africa and the Middle East. “With an already successful suite of pay-TV brands, Real Time affords us the chance to bring our world-class content to even more audiences across South Africa, in the form of a channel designed to provide much-needed ‘me time’ to the modern African woman and her wider family.”
 
 
Real Time: Africa’s Newest Entertainment Channel for Women
From Real Lives and Real Nature, to Real Crime and Real Medical; Real Time’s cleverly curated schedule and dynamic mixture of lifestyle and factual content will ensure audiences get their daily fix of real reality and must-see entertainment, all in one channel.
 
Real Time’s impressive launch programming line-up includes:
 
Real Lives
OUR LITTLE FAMILY: Meet the Hamills! Parents Dan and Michelle are not raising the typical American family: the entire family of five has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Dan and Michelle use their own life experiences to help guide their kids to overcome physical obstacles and learn to adapt to the world around them.(Wednesday, 5 September at 21:00)
 
Real Weddings
MARRIED BY MOM & DAD: In this new social experiment, men and women who have been unlucky in love have agreed to put their love lives and their future in the hands of the people who know them best: their parents. (Tuesday, 4 September at 20:00)
 
Real Medical
MY EXTREME EXCESS SKIN: In each episode of My Extreme Excess Skin we follow two people who have lost massive amounts of weight and are about to undergo a full body transformation through skin removal surgery. The reveal will not only change each subject's self-image but will change their life. (Thursday, 6 September at 21:00)
 
Real Nature
PREDATORS UP CLOSE WITH JOEL LAMBERT: This landmark series reveals nature’s apex predators as you’ve never seen them before. Using a new, unique and bespoke polycarbonate and aluminium ‘pod’, the Predator team come face to face with lions, hyenas, polar bears and sharks – close enough to carry out a range of original scientific experiments, and to feel the true power (and terror) of the natural world’s most effective killing machines. (Sunday, 9 September at 20:00)
 
Real Headlines
IS OJ INNOCENT? THE MISSING EVIDENCE: Is O.J. Simpson innocent in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman? In this six-episode series, investigators delve into one of history's most infamous unsolved cases, exploring an overlooked suspect and never-before-seen evidence. (Saturday, 8 September at 21:00)
 
Real Crime
PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: America’s most popular weekly magazine, People, seeks to uncover the truth behind some of the country’s most infamous characters and iconic stories of crime. These are extraordinary tales of ordinary people who were thrust into the national spotlight. (Saturday, 8 September at 21:00) 
 
In addition to Real Time’s linear offering, from launch, a selection of the channel’s programming will also be available to stream and download via the DStv Now platform, ensuring all DStv customers can enjoy the best of Real Time, in their own time.
 
“With so much in store for our viewers and commercial partners, we look forward to establishing Real Time as Africa’s newest go-to destination for quality female-skewed programming,” continued Amanda.
 
Experience why fact is better than fiction, when Real Time launches on Monday, 3 September on DStv channel 155.
 
**Real Time will also be available to DStv customers on the Access, Family, Compact, Compact Plus and Premium packages. The channel will also launch later this year on the StarSat platform.