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BBC Worldwide Unveils A Stellar Season Of Programming For Summer

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BBC Worldwide today announced its summer season of programming at its Summer Upfront event held in Johannesburg. Exclusive to DStv viewers in South Africa, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies, BBC Earth, BBC First and BBC Brit will be showcasing premieres of new and returning series such as the highly anticipated second series of The Great South African Bake Off and the return of pre-school animation favourite Go Jetters. To help launch the exciting new season of content was British comedian and world renowned actor Sanjeev Bhaskar (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me). Sanjeev stars in the BBC First series Unforgotten, which will return to South African screens next year. Also in attendance was award-winning Natural History producer Chadden Hunter to help promote the forthcoming out of this world documentary series, Planet Earth II.   Kully Kaur-Bains, Head of Programming South Africa, BBC Worldwide commented, “This Summer our South African channel portfolio is one of our strongest yet. From

TCM Celebrates Leonardo DiCaprio's Birthday And Whoopi Goldberg In November 2016

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SWEET REVENGE These month will be full of vengeance stories and revengeful characters. Some motivated by love, others by anger, TCM brings a selection of five modern movies about the universal human feeling of rancor, and the measures taken to get rid of it. Every Saturday at 20:00 5th of November: -Max Payne (2008) 12th of November: -Inglourious Basterds (2009) 19th of November: -Sleepers (1996) 26th of November: -Hannibal (2001) GO WHOOPI GO! TCM celebrates the 61st birthday of the American actress Whoopi Goldberg making a selection of four movies that will be on our channel every Sunday night, from hilarious comedies to tear-jerking dramas. Every Sunday at 20:00. On Sunday 30th, afternoon marathon. 6nd of November: -20:00 - Rat Race (2001) 13th of November: -20:00 - Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986) 20th of November: -20:00 - Homer and Eddie (1989) 27rd of November: -Jumpin’ Jack Flash (1986) -Homer and Eddie (1989) -Rat Race (2001) -20:00 - The Color Purple (1985)

Bloemfontein's Brightest Young Sparks To Battle It Out For Title Of Nickelodeon Genius 2017

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Bloem’s brightest kids are set to battle it out in the upcoming Bloemfontein heat of Nickelodeon’s Genius brought to you by ABSA. Smart kids aged 11-16 from schools throughout the region will be joining in an interactive workshop at the Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein, on 21-22 September as Nickelodeon and ABSA challenge kids to get in touch with their inner geniuses. Commented Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director, Nickelodeon, Africa, “We are very excited to be here in the Free State, and to be bringing Nickelodeon’s Genius to the wizkids of Bloemfontein. We are expecting a colourful, loud, exciting and fun-packed 2 days with our contestants.” All the participants will enjoy a challenging two days, where they will have to complete a variety of challenges including maths quizzes, experiments and problem solving tasks. Time will be their biggest enemy, as the trios of bright young teens and pre-teens go head-to-head in mind bending battles of wits and smarts. At the end of the 2 d

Highlights For FOX Life Africa In October 2016

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Shows on FOX Life Blood Ties S1 Monday 03 October Highlights Monday – Friday, 3 October at 18:00 CAT Two young girls are swept downriver by the current. Their father manages to save Inês, the older sister but dies trying to save the younger one whose body never comes ashore. Many years later, the “dead” sister comes back to life on a revenge mission. She promises herself that she'll take everything away from her sister (from her material goods, to her boyfriend) and live the life that she believes her sister stole from her. Black Money Love S1 Monday – Friday, 3 October at 19:00 CAT Devoted police officer Omer Demir and wealthy jewelery maker Elif Denizer's lives entangle in an illegal scheme once both their beloved relatives are found dead together. On Elif's birthday, her father is found shot alongside a woman who was Omer's fiancée. They were both shot in the head. Once Omer finds out, he is determined to find the murderer. He meets Elif and soon after, they b

What's New In October 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

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THE LOUD HOUSE (NEW EPISODES) Monday 3 October @ 14:15 CAT It’s time to dig out those earplugs again! The loudest family in the world is back, with all-new adventures as Lincoln tries to balance school, home and fun. But that’s not easy when you’re the only boy among nine sisters, and the middle kid to boot! Find out how Lincoln tackles babysitting duty, coaches the twins Lana and Lola, and copes when the common cold takes an uncommon turn. PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET (NEW SERIES!) Monday 3 October @ 13:50 CAT What do a pig, goat, banana and cricket have in common? Absolutely nothing! But that doesn’t stop these four best friends from having the time of their lives. Pig loves to help people (although he often makes it worse);  Goat dreams of making it as a singer; Banana is an overbearing bully; and Cricket is the brains of their operation. Together, they live in a weird and wild city where anything goes, so prepare for some wacky adventures. MAKE IT POP (NEW SERIES!) Monday 3 Oc

What's New In October 2016 On Nicktoons Africa

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FRIENDSHIP STUNT Monday 3 October @ 9:20 CAT The bouncy, happy characters from My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop are more than friends, they’re family. When they get together they can overcome absolutely anything! In honour of their special relationships, NickToons will feature a stunt made up of cute ponies, adorable animals, and, most importantly, friends. The most “friendtastic” moments of these two shows will be yours to enjoy.  Maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about the fun adventures that come with being friends. THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS (NEW EPISODES) Monday 3 October @ 14:45 CAT Timmy’s mundane life continues to be made more interesting by his Fairly OddParents Cosmo and Wanda. They grant him any wish he wants, often with dire consequences. Things get tense in brand new episodes as Timmy travels throughout the universe to find a second wand that can help fix a planet destroyed by The Darkness. We also learn that for every fairy, there’s an anti-fairy. For Poof, that

What's New In October 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

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DORA AND FRIENDS (NEW EPISODES) Saturday 1 October @ 15:30 CAT Dora may be growing up, but that doesn’t stop her from going on magical adventures. Watch as she uses her problem-solving skills to discover new things about her city and find creative ways to give back to her family and community. HALLOWEEN PREMIERES: BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES # 203 TRUCK OR TREAT Saturday 29 October @ 12:00 CAT Look out for lots of Halloween fun from Blaze and his pals. Crusher’s plan to steal everyone’s Halloween candy goes horribly wrong when he sends the treats far away from Axle City. Blaze and his friends must race as fast as they can to get their holiday sweets back. BUBBLE GUPPIES # 412 TRICK-OR-TREAT, MR GRUMPFISH! Saturday 29 October @ 12:20 CAT It’s Halloween under the sea in the town of Bubbletucky. Join Molly, Gil, Goby and the rest of the gang as they go trick-or-treating. Will Mr Grumpfish smile and join in the fun, or is he just too grumpy for Halloween? SHIMMER AND SHINE #

Townsville's Crime Fighters Are Back For All New Episodes Plus Theres Even More New Episodes To Tune Into Of Your Favourite Cartoon Network Characters On Cartoon Network Africa In November 2016

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BRAND NEW EPISODES THE POWERPUFF GIRLS All-new power crunching, punching Powerpuff Girl episodes! Beams of pink, blue and green stream past your screens this month on Cartoon Network, yes that’s right… your three favourite, adorable, loving sister superheroes are back with all-new, exciting, crime-busting episodes! Tune-in as the Powerpuff Girls are left to entertain themselves on a rainy day  or stop a monster escaping their house after the professor’s latest experiment goes horribly wrong, or watch how the sisters accidentally create a giant, mooching tomato worm after trying to “fix” their dying, neglected veggie garden - Only on DStv Channel 301. Premiere date : Saturday 12/11/2016  Tune-In : Weekends @ 10:40 CAT Repeat : Weekends @ 17:55 CAT BRAND NEW EPISODES THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL The Watterson’s are back for brand new crazy mischief in the amazing, Amazing World of Gumball! Join in on all the crazy and watch as Gumball develops a new, peculiar, speech impairing st

In November 2016 On Boomerang Africa A Brand New Show Joins The Home Of The Cartoon Superstars Plus Theres Brand New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

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BRAND NEW SHOW GRIZZY AND THE LEMMINGS A brand new show will be launching on Boomerang in November! Prepare for Grizzy and the Lemmings! Grizzy the bear is the most evolved animal of the Canadian reserve (in his opinion). So naturally, the El Dorado that is the forest ranger’s house should be his to enjoy! Everyone knows contesting would be idiotic…  but that’s exactly what the lemmings are! This brand new show is the latest creation of Studio Hari, the production team behind The Jungle Bunch and will be launching exclusively on Boomerang in Africa. Premiere date : Monday - Friday 07/11/2016 Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 16:25 CAT Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 18:05 CAT Sat & Sun @ 11:20 & 16:15 CAT BRAND NEW EPISODES ODDBODS How odd are the Oddbods? They’re odd, but we love them! The Oddbods is a sketch-based series following the adventures of seven adorable characters as they laugh, fool, and trip their way through the most seemingly ordinary situations always resulting