More Crime & Drama In May 2016 On ID Xtra

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

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

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

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

More New Episodes Coming In May 2016 On Discovery Science

HOW TO PREMIERE
From Monday, 2 May at 20:15 
Have you ever wondered how the everyday items we use and rely on are  created? Monday nights in May are all about putting these innocuous objects under the microscope. Popular science series ‘How It’s Made’ returns for a 13th series and it’s packed with even more eye-opening  revelations about what it takes to manufacture the things we often take  for granted. Each episode is built around a wide range of products, with  this series featuring hammers, pens, Swiss army knives, olive oil, luxury  watches, leather shoes and so much more. Taking viewers behind the  scenes at the most high-tech factories around, this fascinating series  continues to demonstrate how raw materials are transformed and common items are manufactured.

FOOD FACTORY USA PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 3 May at 21:00
America is a country that seriously loves its food – and lots of it!  Behind every big-name bag of crisps, can of beer or candy bar  lies a mega-industrial production line that brings each product to the masses. ‘Food Factory USA’ takes a fascinating peek behind the scenes of the weird and wonderful processes that produce America’s favourite foods. Each mouth-watering episode serves up a triple serving of the country’s all-time favourite treats. From
McDonald’s French fries to Budweiser beer, it’s an epic journey through artisanal kitchens and mass production facilities on  mind-blowing scale. Watch as mountains of raw materials are transformed into the finished products  loved by millions. Along the way, meet the awesome machines and dedicated people who make it  happen. 

HOW DO THEY DO IT? PREMIERE
From Saturday, 7 May at 21:00
As the modern world becomes progressively automated  and mechanised, we grow ever more removed from
knowing how things are made or done. ‘How Do They  Do It?’ returns for a 12th series to uncover the miraculous feats of engineering which underpin life in  the 21st century. We take for granted many items that  make up the modern world but, from aeroplanes and  scaffolding to waterproof clothing and cement, these  items are often the products of highly sophisticated  engineering and production processes. Our comfortable  modern way of life relies on the problem-solving genius of engineers and the vision of industrial  designers, constantly striving to make things faster, cheaper and better. Each episode takes viewers  behind the scenes, peeling back the layers of industry to reveal the hidden stories behind our everyday lives.

Heading In May 2016 On Discovery Family

PREHISTORIC PREMIERE
From Sunday, 1 May at 18:30
‘Prehistoric’ takes viewers on a fascinating journey back in time to see what stood, lived, fought and died  hundreds, thousands and even millions of years ago.  Observe the lush green land prowled by woolly  mammoths and saber-toothed tigers, and rewind to the  age of dinosaurs, where pterodactyls circled the skies in search of their prehistoric prey. Focusing on America, this  mind-blowing series includes an investigation into the  high-rises and sprawl of modern Los Angeles reverting  back to farmland, settlements and deserts. While many know that ferocious dinosaurs and large  mammals once roamed America, few of us realise that they walk in the footsteps of these extinct  animals every day. Discover more about the fascinating beasts that once dominated the Earth and see  these creatures stalk the exact sites where major cities and famous landmarks now stand.

NASA'S GREATEST MISSIONS PREMIERE
From Thursday, 12 May at 20:10
Commemorating more than half a century of NASA, this is a chance to relive the dramatic story of the space agency’s pioneering missions. Viewers join the agency's predecessors on the early quest to break through the sound  barrier. We then move on to the historic first moon landing, the breathtaking  first shuttle launch, and the spine-tingling unattached space walk by Bruce  McCandless. These series of programmes commemorate some of mankind's  greatest achievements since we first looked skyward and longed to touch  the moon, using fully re-mastered HD footage to tell personal stories of the  space agency. It features first-hand testimony from those whose lives were  touched by the adventure of this exciting era, from astronauts to caterers.  Each episode will focus on a separate, groundbreaking mission.

BAHAMA BLUE PREMIERE
From Monday, 16 May at 20:10
Beyond the white sand beaches and beneath the idyllic turquoise water lies one  of the fiercest natural habitats in the world. ‘Bahama Blue’ focuses on the struggle for life within the unique geographical features of the Bahamas, attributes that  both define and interact with the diverse wildlife, and include mangroves, deep  blue water, sand flats and coral, caves and blue holes. The range of creatures  include species of sharks such as oceanic whitetips, tiger sharks, bull sharks,  hammerheads and nurse sharks, alongside sea turtles, iguanas, dolphins, whales  and flamingos. As they live their lives, all have their own special relationships with  the Bahama Blue.

LOST & FOUND WITH MIKE & JESSE PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 24 May at 20:10
Ever wanted to go back and thank someone - a parent, a  teacher or a friend? Heart-warming new series ‘Lost & Found  with Mike & Jesse’ follows the intrepid “professional finders” who help people do just that. Best friends Mike Schario and Jesse Brown own Finders Keepers, an Ohio “weird-tique” shop bursting with pop culture memorabilia from the past 50  years. But on the side, they are treasure hunters hired to  track down long lost, but much loved items and return them  to their owners as a thank you gesture from the people they  helped or inspired. Mike and Jesse leave no stone unturned  as they take their expertise on the road to help people across America find a lost or special personal  item. From reuniting an 89-year old WWII veteran with a cherished lost relic to finding a treasured  family heirloom for a foster parent as a thank you from his children, they go to extreme lengths to help  families show gratitude, provide closure, and bring back cherished memories.

TLC Entertainment For OWN In May 2016

In May, TLC Entertainment (DStv 172) brings you brand new episodes of WHERE ARE  THEY NOW? and MASTERCLASS all part of Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) programming  on Sundays. Oprah sits down with Pat Houston, following the passing of her sister Whitney  Houston, and on MASTERCLASS we catch up with Dwayne Johnson who conquered the  wrestling world and now Hollywood. Then, award winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres,  talks about coming out and lessons learned from hard times. We also learn more about two  legends Smokey Robinson and Patti LaBelle as they share their musical journey.

Week 1 
NEW EPISODE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? WHITNEY HOUSTON’S SISTER  
From her home in Georgia, Pat Houston opens up on how Whitney Houston's  brother, her mother and then still alive 21-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina  were coping after the singer's death. Also, in this episode Pat shares the concerns she had about Bobbi Kristina's marriage to Nick Gordon - a man  Whitney raised like a son for more than a decade.  
Sunday, 01 May at 20:00
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Week 2
NEW EPISODE: MASTERCLASS: DWAYNE JOHNSON (THE ROCK)
Oprah catches up with Dwayne Johnson, over the years, his movies  have earned more than a billion dollars, and Dwayne "The Rock"  Johnson's career continues to thrive with movies like The Fast and the  Furious and San Andreas. Beneath the strong exterior lies a toughness  created when early dreams were dashed, and the instability of family  life could have threatened his faith. Through his many roles from  football player to wrestler to actor - Dwayne shares how he has learned  to trust his unique voice and personal perspective.
Sunday, 08 May at 20:00

Week 3 
NEW EPISODE: MASTERCLASS: ELLEN DEGENERES
Ellen DeGeneres continues to win the hearts of millions of people  every day on her talk show the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen  came out in front of 42 million viewers, this emotional first in the  history of television will forever place Ellen among trailblazers  and remains a valuable lesson on compassion. Now, this award  winning talk-show host joins Oprah to tell-all about the backlash  she received after coming out and the important lessons she’s  learned from going through tough times. 
Sunday, 15 May at 20:00

Week 4
NEW EPISODE: MASTERCLASS: SMOKEY ROBINSON
On this episode of Masterclass, Oprah is joined by renowned  singer, Smokey Robinson. Smokey received success at an early  age, penning his first song at age 5 followed by him founding the  legendary group The Miracles while still in high school. With more  than 4,000 songs to his credit, Smokey is the definition of a true  entertainer. Watch as he reveals to Oprah how a spiritual  encounter helped him break free from drug addiction and  inspired him to speak about his struggle all over the world.   
Sunday, 22 May at 20:00

Week 5
NEW EPISODE: MASTERCLASS: PATTI LEBELLE  
Larger than life female vocalist Patti LaBelle joins Oprah and shares  how hesitant she was to reveal her God-given talent while growing  up. The lead singer for the group Labelle made famous with their  hit "Lady Marmalade" and later as a solo artist. Patti has achieved  remarkable success. While her achievements may be great, Patti  shares how her career and life is still ruled by her belief that people  should live life for today. 
Sunday, 29 May at 20:00

What's New In May 2016 On BET Africa

THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW
Monday 2 May 2016 @ 16:30 CAT
Been missing your daily dose of hot gossip and life advice from the diva of daytime talk? Sassy radio host and author Wendy Williams is back with her Hot Topics (where she covers the shocking celebrity stories of the week), Ask Wendy (an agony aunt session with the studio audience) and “tell-it-like-it-is” opinions on everything. Follow her celebrity interviews with the likes of Seal, Jennifer Lopez and Pamela Anderson. Her adoring studio audience can’t get enough – and neither will you.

THE REAL
Monday 2 May 2016 @ 17:45 CAT
Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jeannie Mai, Adrienne  Bailon, Tamar Braxton and Loni Love are keeping  it real on their daytime talk show The Real. Follow the feisty five as they cover the news  of the day, beauty, fashion and relationships.  They entertain celebrity guests, swap gossip  and share the tough times as each host is  admittedly a “work in progress” and fearlessly  invites the audience into their personal lives.  Prepare to laugh, to “awww” and even to shed the occasional tear.

TOP ACTOR AFRICA
Tuesday 3 May 2016 @ 19:30 CAT
It’s the moment acting fans have been  waiting for – the popular reality competition  enters its last four weeks and the budding  actors need your votes! But the show’s  mentor, co-star and guest judge Brandon  Auret (you know him from District 9 and Chappie) isn’t going to make it easy for the remaining contestants. First, the final  three must overcome Brandon’s crime boss  character and his thugs (pros from Stunt  Team) using kung fu, guns and moments  of real emotional intensity. Then it’s on  to exclusive outtakes and flashbacks to  the season’s best moments, before the  big reveal and glammed-up reunion show, hosted by Trevor Gumbi.

CHASING DESTINY Wednesday 11 May 2016 @ 21:00 CAT
Beyoncé’s bestie, Kelly Rowland, has joined forces with BET and her long-time collaborator, Frank Gatson, to find the next girl group  sensation. “I don’t want reality stars,” says Kelly.  “I want stars.” If anyone knows what it takes  to be part of a world-conquering girl group, it’s this former member of Destiny’s Child (ranked  by Billboard as one of the top three girl groups  of all time). Be part of the journey as the  duo audition, groom and assess prospective  members. Be warned though, Chasing Destiny  is not your average reality competition. “This is not orchestrated. It’s something we’re allowing  to happen organically. And drama’s going to happen naturally too,”promises Kelly.

BET CELEBRATES AFRICAN FILM
Three movies on BET in May showcase the very best of African directing and acting talent.
Nairobi Half Life  David “Tosh” Gitonga’s 2012 directorial debut is a refreshing take on the tale Soul Boy of a country boy who tries his luck in the big city. It won four Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Saturday 7 May 2016 @ 20:00 CAT
Soul Boy The story of a young slum boy who, convinced that his father has been bewitched, Of Good Report sets out to win back his soul.
Saturday 14 May 2016 @ 20:00 CAT
Of Good Report A South African movie about a teacher who starts an affair with a pupil.
Saturday 21 May 2016 @ 20:00 CAT

WORLD MIC: INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
Saturday 14 May 2016 @ 21:00
Held in June 2015 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, BET’s World Mic: International Showcase shone a light on the most talented artists from around the world. Make sure you join hosts Sam Sarpong and Minnie Dlamini as they
lead us through an intimate musical experience that has everything: multiple genres, regional dances and Grammy music history. Ghanian afropop aficionado Stonebwoy, Congolese entertainer Fally Ipupa and Kenyan boyband Sauti Sol perform their biggest hits, while rap giants AKA and Sarkodie close the show in epic style.