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March 2021 On CBS Reality Africa | New Series & Returning Show

COAST GUARD: MISSION CRITICAL S1

On Coast Guard: Mission Critical, the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard do whatever it takes to patrol and protect America’s borders from drug runners, terrorists, and human traﬃckers, all while saving the precious lives of those in peril at sea.

With a ﬁlm crew embedded 24/7, the series features unprecedented access to high-octane missions that were previously oﬀ-limits to cameras.

Every thrilling episode covers multiple assignments in both US and hostile foreign waters as these real-life American heroes rescue passengers from sinking vessels, seize illegal contraband, and patrol against foreign threats of every kind.

Weekends at 07:50 and 18:40 from 27th March.

CLOSE CALLS: ON CAMERA S7

“Close Calls: On Camera” brings to life the stories of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary circumstances.

With access to a variety of sources such as video and phone footage shot by the victims and onlookers, dramatic real-life 999 calls, and ﬁrst-hand accounts from the victims and their friends and families, Close Calls: On Camera relives the split-second moments when everyday events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

Weekends at 19:30 and 01:20 from 13th March.

CBS Reality is available on DStv channel 132

World's Most Evil Killers Season 5 Airs This March On CBS Justice Africa

“World’s Most Evil Killers” delves into the gripping real life stories of the world’s most proliﬁc killers. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic ﬁrst-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye. We investigate the triggers that drove them to kill, delving into their insatiable appetite for murder and the chilling legacy they have left. We uncover what has given them a place in the list of the World’s Most Evil Killers and retell every chilling tale using a combination of compelling interviews, narration, archive footage and stylised reconstruction.

Season 5 airs weeknights at 19:00 (CAT) from 22nd March until 16th April.

CBS Justice is available on DStv channel 170

Lego City Adventures Is Airing Soon On e.tv

The station is finally putting the DreamWorks stuff to rest with LEGO City Adventures being the first new show and third LEGO series by the brand.

LEGO City is a modern metropolis filled with the fiercest firefighters, the cream of the crop cops, and so many BLOCKHEADS. Every citizen will assemble together for the most awesomely awesome adventures. In short the kids version of Chicago franchise, NCIS and Grey's Anatomy etc.

The series made its debut back in 2019 on Nickelodeon with a total of 2 seasons and 19 episodes with a third season in production.

Catch it Thursdays at 15:00 from February 18

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.

The channel is available on DStv and StarTimes (Starsat)

March 2021 On TLC Africa | 7LJ | M6L | SW | CBB

7 Little Johnstons
From Wednesday 3 March at 20:00
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, and the action in their lives has never been bigger. This season, there are no little kids left in the Johnston household: Liz and Anna are in college, Alex and Emma are starting high school and Jonah has his first serious girlfriend. Amber is taking this opportunity to start teaching again, but it's not without stress, as the coronavirus has school plans up in the air for everyone. This being the Johnstons, they know how to have fun, even in quarantine - whether it's video challenges or pole dancing classes! As they navigate an increasingly turbulent world, the family continue to face life's ups and downs in the best way possible.

My 600-lb Life
From Friday 12 March at 20:00
Losing weight is a struggle for many, but for some it's a matter of life or death. This series follows the lives of people weighing over 600lbs as they embark on an incredible weight-loss journey to try and turn their lives around forever. Each episode follows the moving story a different individual as, under the supervision of straight- talking bariatric surgeon, Dr. Now, they undergo a dangerous gastric bypass surgery and life-altering dietary changes with hopes of losing hundreds of pounds. It's a huge undertaking as they each deal with addiction, dependence and helplessness, in the hope of finally achieving victory, pride and freedom from the prison that is their bodies.

Sister Wives
From Wednesday 17 March at 22:00
At first glance, the Browns are a typical big American family, but as Kody, father and husband, explains, "I fell in love, fell in love again and then again." This is the incredible story of Kody Brown, his three wives and extraordinary family. Coming up this season, the Sister Wives' houses are all still far apart in Flagstaff and there has been no progress with building houses together on their big plot of land. Worryingly, the physical distance is turning into an emotional distance. Do they even still want to live together? With the increasingly tense family dynamic tested like never before as the Covid-19 pandemic takes hold, will they be able to adapt together?

Curvy Brides' Boutique
From Sunday 28 March at 18:00

Britain's most exclusive plus-size bridal boutique is opening its doors once more to welcome more curvy brides as they look for their dream dress. Here, best friends Jo Cooke and Alison Law are transforming wedding dress shopping for big brides-to-be, making the difficult task of finding a bridal gown a positive and stress-free experience. This season brings more brides, more emotion and more stunning transformations; from an inspirational bride who's overcome severe mental health problems to a bride who unexpectedly found love later in life, there's a heartwarming story behind every fitting. And, as always, with both empathy and fashionable flair Jo and Alison help even the most body-conscious bride look and feel like a princess.