Celebrity MasterChef Is Back On BBC Lifestyle Along With Brand New Seasons Of The Best Shows On BBC Lifestyle Africa

Celebrity MasterChef
Series 8
From Wednesday 13 July at 20:00
Celebrity MasterChef returns, welcoming 16 famous hopefuls to battle for the title of Celebrity MasterChef Champion.

Episode one sees the first batch of celebrities undertake three tough culinary challenges in a bid to prove themselves to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

Setting foot in the MasterChef kitchen this week are writer and broadcaster Janet Street Porter, Sugababe Heidi Range, comedian Katy Brand and businesswoman (and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood's ex-wife) Jo Wood. The first challenge for the four hopefuls is a mystery box test; the legendary measure of imagination and creativity in which the celebrities are presented with a range of ingredients. Here they come face-to-face with a spider crab – and with nerves running high and just 50 minutes to cook their dish, the celebrities must think on their feet to impress the judges.

Which of these unlikely amateur chefs has what it takes to make the final and be crowned Celebrity MasterChef?

Don't Tell The Bride: Specials
Series 8
From Sunday 20 July at 20:00
Special editions of the show in which the groom must choose every detail of his wedding, with no help from the bride.

First, in a Christmas special, Rosie can stamp her feet all she wants... because she has handed over control of her big day to her man with a festive plan. Rosie's fiancé Nick has just three weeks and £12,000 to give her the perfect Christmas present - a wintry wonderland wedding she will never forget.

So will Nick give his little princess a very merry Christmas or will he be skating on thin ice and receive a frosty reception?

The next special episode sees the most put-upon brides from series six being given the chance to seek revenge on their hapless grooms with a Christmas 'gift' to remind them who is back wearing the trousers. 

Then sit back, relax and fasten your seat belts for a hilarious romp through the world of weddings, as Don't Tell the Bride goes global. With countries everywhere now making their own unique versions, we pick the best of the bunch from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.

Grand Designs
Series 13
From Sunday 31 July at 17:00
Designer and author Kevin McCloud meets people who want something a little different out of their homes – so they decide to build them themselves!

This series, Kevin follows a project to renovate and extend a classic 1920s cinema in Thorne, South Yorkshire.

With little knowledge of restoration, Gwyn and Kate boldly set about turning the dilapidated building into a family home using masses of concrete, after taking advice from an Later, Jonathan Broom and his wife Deborah have put everything on hold while he pursues his dream of building a miniature Hollywood Hills-style mansion.

Junior Bake Off
Series 2 (15 episodes)
From Monday 4 July at 11:00
Return of the programme in which enthusiastic young cooks take part in a culinary competition to determine which of them is Britain's best junior baker. In the first heat, four contestants follow a tricky recipe for biscotti and lemonade, and create showstopping racing-themed cakes, before judges Mary Berry and James Martin pick one to go through to the semi-final. 

Later, with a place in the semi-finals at stake, the bakers are tested on their know-how in the Technical Challenge, where they will try to master Mary Berry's recipe for marble cake. They must then make a splash in the Showstopper Challenges as they rustle up and present a selection of impressive under-the-sea-themed biscuits.

Kevin McCloud's Man Made Home
Series 2
From Sunday 3 July 17:00
Kevin McCloud returns with a new Man Made challenge. This time he's attempting to build his own beach getaway on the English coast, testing a basic hypothesis - is simple better?

Having successfully crafted an amazing cabin in the woods, Kevin McCloud now wants to build his very own beach getaway in Somerset. He starts by making a deck from a shipwreck.

Next, Kevin builds a sun lounge for his beach hut, his own hammock to lie in and some lobster traps made out of old shopping trolleys to go fishing with.

The Resort
Series 3
From Sunday 17 July at 22:00
The show following the antics of six young people and their reps at the Spanish resort returns, with three lads from Weston-super-Mare and three girls from Liverpool staying at the Lively Hotel. 

New girl Ali is worried she might not have what it takes to be a rep, and there may be romance in the air for the holiday-makers. Buckinghamshire trio Ollie, Toby and Jake and Preston-based students Holly and Lauren check into the Lively Hotel; wasting no time in getting to know the reps better. 
Meanwhile, new girl Ali struggles to settle into her new lifestyle, resulting in a bitter war of words with head rep Imogen.

DStv Premium, Extra, Compact Plus & Compact (Outside Of South Africa) Are In For A Treat This July 2016 On Cbeebies

Teletubbies
Series 1
Monday 18 July at 19:10
Staying true to the original series Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po still have their loveable, huggable distinctive features but have been subtly updated to cater for today’s pre-schoolers.

The Teletubbies now have 21st century Touch Screen Tummies which show beautiful live action films shot from a child’s perspective. 

Some familiar characters return, including the Teletubbies’ hoover-like companion Noo-Noo, while a new gadget - the Tubby Phone - will bring the Teletubbies bang up to date with technology, and a twirling, whirling Tubby Custard Ride will provide the characters with endless custardy chaos and fun.

The Furchester Hotel
Series 1 (41 episodes)
From Monday 4 July at 16:35
The Furchester Hotel is a  series for children between the ages of three and six set  in an almost world-class  hotel run by a close-knit  family of cheerfully chaotic monsters. The series, which is designed to encourage creative problem-solving, introduces brand new characters and also welcomes the beloved Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street.

As guests arrive at the  hotel, they are greeted by monster owner Funella Furchester, her loving husband, Furgus Fuzz, and their daughter, the unflappable Phoebe Furchester-Fuzz. Elmo, Phoebe's cousin, who is on an extended visit and Cookie Monster, who has landed his dream job as room service and dining room waiter, join the Furchester family at the hotel. Completing the ensemble is Isabel, a furry bell monster – and guests won't get any attention until she dings to announce their arrival! 

In series one, Phoebe and Elmo must think carefully to help a lonely porcupine and also stop two howling wolves from keeping the other guests awake all night. Also, the Furchesters hold a ballroom dance weekend - but the floor is so shiny the guests keep slipping on it!

There's More Brand New Episodes Of Wabbit And Mr Bean And Boomerang Winner's Marathon In August 2016 On Boomerang Africa

BRAND NEW EPISODES
WABBIT
Bugs keeps hop, hop, HOPPING!

Bugs hops back on screen, and is terribly busy! With a carrot in hand, as always, this bunny is on a mission -  from mastering the art of yoga, to attempting to teach Bigfoot the difference between imagination and reality, whilst desperately avoiding Yosemite (of course) at all costs. For more hilarious bunny trouble and struggles, tune into Wabbit, only on Boomerang DStv Channel 302, on Monday to Friday @ 18:15 CAT.

Premiere date : Monday 01/08/2016 Tune-In : Monday-Friday @ 16:40 CAT Repeat : Saturday & Sunday @ 11:15  & 20:25 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
MR BEAN
The misadventures of Mr Bean on Boomerang, DStv Channel 302, continue and man, are they hilarious.

Tune-in and watch as Mr Bean’s attempt to find treasure slowly turns disastrous, as the hole he begins to dig becomes too great! If nature wasn’t mean enough, the Brit ends himself fighting great battles against a winged beast (ay)! Perhaps Mr Bean should just stay indoors to avoid all mishaps, and when he grows bored, should he smuggle a parrot past Mrs Wicket.

Premiere date : Monday  01/08/2016
Tune-in : Monday - Friday  @16:40 CAT
Repeat : Monday-Friday @  7:35 & 18:40 CAT Sat & Sun @ 09:20 & 16:15  CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
BOOMERANG’s BIG WINNER MARATHON
Who is it going to be? Wabbit? Be Cool Scooby Doo? The Looney Tunes Show or Tom & Jerry?

So many decisions to make, so many cool shows to watch and choose from! Boomerang, in order to reveal the channels top watched favourite shows, will be launching an online competition, encouraging viewers to vote for their favourite shows. From 23 July 2016, kids can go visit [insert website] to vote for their favourite Boomerang show by selecting the game and go! The golden winner, to be announced on 22 of August 2016, will win an entire weekend marathon of their favourite Boomerang shows!

Premiere date : Saturday 27/08/2016
Tune-in : Saturday & Sunday @ 13:15 to 16:15 CAT

Cartoon Network Africa Celebrates Women's Month With Everyone's Favourite Crime Fighters The Powerpuff Girls And Brand New Episodes Of Nexo Knights And Everyone's Favourite Blue Cat And Talking Fish In August 2016

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING STUNT
GIRL POWER DAY WITH THE POWERPUFF’s
With Woman’s Day around the corner, Cartoon Network aims to encourage girl power and showcase what ‘fighting like a girl’ really means!

In order to celebrate and honour all the young, strong, independent women, Cartoon Network, DStv Channel 301, will be showcasing a super, power session marathon with only the greatest, super-cute, super-fierce female fighters on TV screens across Africa. Join Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup in their struggle to strike a perfect balance between being the rocking protectors of their city of Townsville, and just being regular girls on the block!

Premiere Date : Tuesday 09/08/2016
Tune-In : Tuesday 09th (Women’s day) @9:55 CAT
Repeat : @16:55 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS
Your (nexo) knights in shining armour are back on Cartoon Network!

The NEXO Knights on Cartoon Network are now an efficient monster-fighting unit, but even so, they need to upgrade their equipment and NEXO powers to keep up with the evolving threat. Watch as dark secrets from the past start to reveal themselves in the deep memory of holographic wizard Merlok 2.0. Things slowly become unclear…who the real enemy master mind is. Is it Jestro, or the Book of Monsters? Tune-in to Cartoon Network, DStv Channel 301 to find out, Monday to Friday @ 16:55 CAT.

Premiere Date : Monday 15/08/2016
Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 16:55 CAT
Repeat : Monday -Friday @10:40 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 12:15 & 17:35 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL
Here at Cartoon Network we are so excited to announce that Gumball is BACK… yes that’s  right, he’s back, and there are a whack load of new, fun and exciting adventures coming to  your screens!

Will Gumball succeed in his attempts to resist using the internet? Will Gumball ever find love, after constantly convincing himself that it’s not for him? Have you ever wondered where Darwin came from? Tune  in to Cartoon Network to find out, only on DStv Channel 301, Monday to Friday at 14:35 CAT.

Premiere Date : Monday 22/08/2016
Tune-in : Monday-Friday @ 14:35 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 5:20 CAT & 20:00 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 12:40 CAT

What's New In August 2016 On Nicktoons Africa

MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC NEW SERIES!
Monday 1 August @ 13:30 CAT
Twilight Sparkle may be a very smart unicorn, but Princess Celestia wants her to learn that there is more to life in Equestria than magic, so she sends her to Ponyville to be sociable. Here she has many adventures with Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie as they learn valuable lessons about friendship. Laughs are never far away as the magical ponies reunite with old friends and meet some new ones.

JIMMY NEUTRON NEW EPISODES!
Monday 8 August @ 16:00 CAT
Our favourite boy genius is back! Life in Retroville is never boring with Jimmy Neutron around. The fifth grader always comes up with incredible inventions to solve every problem imaginable, but they never go to plan – with hilarious consequences. No doubt Jimmy, his best friends Carl and Sheen, and his robotic dog Goddard will get up to endless mischief and have themselves a whole lot of fun.