More Brand New Episodes Of Favourite Shows Right Here On Disney Junior Africa In August 2016

DOC McSTUFFINS
Premiere episodes
Saturdays throughout August at 08:10

Doc is back, and her surgery is open, as this remarkable little girl treats toys and pets, tending to their ailments and giving advice, in premiere episodes of Doc McStuffins on Saturdays throughout August at 08:10.

In the first of these new episodes Kirby’s Derby/Ticklish Truck (Saturday 13th August at 08:10) Bonnie Blues's wheel comes off during the derby and Doc stresses the importance of reporting a pet's injury right away. Doc discovers what's causing Lenny to giggle.

Premiere episodes of Doc McStuffins air on Saturdays throughout August at 08:10.

DISNEY JUNIOR’S GARDEN PARTY
Programming event
Daily throughout August at 08:10

Join Doc, Sofia, Jake, and the whole Lion Guard team this August at Disney Junior’s Garden Party, twice daily throughout the month (08:10 and 09:10, and 15:00).

In this very special programming block we’ll be showcasing doubles of some of our best shows including Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First, The Lion Guard and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

Disney Junior's Garden Party airs daily throughout August at 08:10 and 09:10, and 15:00.

MILES FROM TOMORROW
Programming block
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August from 12:00

August offers a chance for fans to catch up with their favourite space explorer Miles Callisto, in a special programming block of 14 episodes of Miles from Tomorrow spread across the first weekend of the month (Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August from 12:00 to 15:00).

The Callistos’ space adventures start each day with one part of two part special Secrets of the Black Hole at 12:00, followed by six episodes of this great show. 

Blocks of episodes of Miles from Tomorrow air on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August from 12:00 on Disney Junior.

WEEKEND STACKS
Programming event
Weekends throughout August from 12:00

Sometimes one episode of a favourite show just isn’t enough, so join Disney Junior from 13th August for weekend stacks of top Disney Junior shows from 12:00.

There’s a chance to catch-up with Disney Junior friends this month with stacks every Saturday and Sunday from 13th August featuring the best loved Disney characters. Each stack will feature 10 episodes divided between Saturday and Sunday, so if you want to spend your weekends exploring Enchancia or protecting The Pride Lands we’ve got it covered with episodes of Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and The Lion Guard.

Check out our weekend stacks from 13th August at 12:00 on Disney Junior.

WEEKEND SPECIAL
Programming event
Weekends from 13th August at 10:25 and 14:05

Disney Junior likes to make its viewers feel special – so we are airing two specials a day at weekends featuring two of the channel’s favourite characters, Jake and Sofia (Weekends from 13th August at 10:25 and 14:05).

Whether you want to help Jake save Peter Pan from Captain Hook or take an underwater adventure with Sofia and Ariel we have it covered. Specials being aired include Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy (Saturday 27th August at 10:25) and Jake and the Never Land Pirates: The Great Never Sea Conquest (Sunday 28th August at 14:05).

Disney Junior specials air every Saturday and Sunday from 13th August at 10:25.

The Iconic Hit Series Danger Mouse Arrives On Disney XD Africa From 22 August And Return Of Gravity Falls

DANGER MOUSE
Series premiere
Weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30

There’s exciting news for Disney XD viewers -a brand new series featuring the legendary Danger Mouse is coming to the channel (weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30).

Danger Mouse, “the world's greatest secret agent”, and Penfold, his beloved hamster sidekick (who loves jam!), are pledged to protect the world from danger, with the help of their boss Colonel K and brilliant scientist Professor Squawkencluck. Together they must try to save the world from Danger Mouse's arch nemesis Baron von Greenback.

Based on the iconic TV series that was a massive worldwide hit in the 1980s, Danger Mouse is a hilarious animated show packed with humour that appeals to young and old alike. Danger Mouse himself is voiced by multi-talented British actor and quiz show host Alexander Armstrong, while the evil Baron von Greenback features the vocal talents of the legendary Stephen Fry.

Tune in for Danger Mouse’s adventures on weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30 on Disney XD.

BECOMING…C. C. SABITHIA
Premiere documentary
Tuesday 9th August at 18:35

Top American professional baseball player CC Sabathia is the latest top sportsman to feature in our documentary series Becoming...
Carsten Charles “CC” Sabithia is currently a pitcher for the New York Yankees.

This programme tells his story, and shows how he became a great baseball player.

Tune in on Tuesday 9th August at 18:35 to see the premiere of this fascinating story.

KIRBY BUCKETS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from 1st August at 15:55

Kirby is back! August sees premiere adventures featuring this talented young man on weekdays from 1st to 11th August at 15:55.

Kirby Buckets is a 13 year old animator who dreams of becoming famous. He sees his drawings take shape as he and his best friends, Fish and Eli, go on outrageous and unpredictable adventures.

In the episode entitled I, Gregory (1st August at 15:55) everyone blames Kirby when Principal Mitchell introduces a strict robot named Gregory to be the new hall monitor.

Lots of fun with Kirby Buckets on weekdays from 1st August at 15:55!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Premiere episodes
Weekends from Saturday 6th August at 06:50

The Guardians of the Galaxy are back this month with more of their animated adventures, saving the universe, on Disney XD (weekends throughout August at 06:50).

In the episode entitled Don’t Stop Believin’ (Saturday 6th August at 06:50) when Quill goes missing while following the CryptoCube’s readings on Spartax, the Guardians follow a train of clues to rescue him.

Tune in on weekends during August at 06:50 for more adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy on Disney XD!

BREAKFAST BLOCK
Programming event
Weekdays throughout August at 06:50

This month our morning Breakfast Block continues on weekdays from 06:50 on Disney XD.

Disney XD’s Breakfast Block contains some of our top animated series, including new episodes of Camp Lakebottom which premiere at 07:40 until 8th August.

In the episode Last Days/Knock on Wood (Monday 1st August) McGee tries to save Camp Lakebottom from being overtaken by Grim Camper. The Bottom Dwellers come across a suitcase in the attic that contains a ventriloquist dummy.

In addition to Camp Lakebottom, catch the latest episodes of brand new series Danger Mouse and episodes of Gravity Falls which are new to the channel.

What’s more we also have brand new Counterfeit Cat shorts! Our Breakfast Block continues on weekdays mornings from 06:50!

The Iconic Hit Series Danger Mouse Arrives On Disney XD Africa From 22 August And Return Of Gravity Falls

DANGER MOUSE
Series premiere
Weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30

There’s exciting news for Disney XD viewers -a brand new series featuring the legendary Danger Mouse is coming to the channel (weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30).

Danger Mouse, “the world's greatest secret agent”, and Penfold, his beloved hamster sidekick (who loves jam!), are pledged to protect the world from danger, with the help of their boss Colonel K and brilliant scientist Professor Squawkencluck. Together they must try to save the world from Danger Mouse's arch nemesis Baron von Greenback.

Based on the iconic TV series that was a massive worldwide hit in the 1980s, Danger Mouse is a hilarious animated show packed with humour that appeals to young and old alike. Danger Mouse himself is voiced by multi-talented British actor and quiz show host Alexander Armstrong, while the evil Baron von Greenback features the vocal talents of the legendary Stephen Fry.

Tune in for Danger Mouse’s adventures on weekdays from 22nd August at 15:30 on Disney XD.

BECOMING…C. C. SABITHIA
Premiere documentary
Tuesday 9th August at 18:35

Top American professional baseball player CC Sabathia is the latest top sportsman to feature in our documentary series Becoming...
Carsten Charles “CC” Sabithia is currently a pitcher for the New York Yankees.

This programme tells his story, and shows how he became a great baseball player.

Tune in on Tuesday 9th August at 18:35 to see the premiere of this fascinating story.

KIRBY BUCKETS
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from 1st August at 15:55

Kirby is back! August sees premiere adventures featuring this talented young man on weekdays from 1st to 11th August at 15:55.

Kirby Buckets is a 13 year old animator who dreams of becoming famous. He sees his drawings take shape as he and his best friends, Fish and Eli, go on outrageous and unpredictable adventures.

In the episode entitled I, Gregory (1st August at 15:55) everyone blames Kirby when Principal Mitchell introduces a strict robot named Gregory to be the new hall monitor.

Lots of fun with Kirby Buckets on weekdays from 1st August at 15:55!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Premiere episodes
Weekends from Saturday 6th August at 06:50

The Guardians of the Galaxy are back this month with more of their animated adventures, saving the universe, on Disney XD (weekends throughout August at 06:50).

In the episode entitled Don’t Stop Believin’ (Saturday 6th August at 06:50) when Quill goes missing while following the CryptoCube’s readings on Spartax, the Guardians follow a train of clues to rescue him.

Tune in on weekends during August at 06:50 for more adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy on Disney XD!

BREAKFAST BLOCK
Programming event
Weekdays throughout August at 06:50

This month our morning Breakfast Block continues on weekdays from 06:50 on Disney XD.

Disney XD’s Breakfast Block contains some of our top animated series, including new episodes of Camp Lakebottom which premiere at 07:40 until 8th August.

In the episode Last Days/Knock on Wood (Monday 1st August) McGee tries to save Camp Lakebottom from being overtaken by Grim Camper. The Bottom Dwellers come across a suitcase in the attic that contains a ventriloquist dummy.

In addition to Camp Lakebottom, catch the latest episodes of brand new series Danger Mouse and episodes of Gravity Falls which are new to the channel.

What’s more we also have brand new Counterfeit Cat shorts! Our Breakfast Block continues on weekdays mornings from 06:50!

Backstage Comes To A Close On Disney Channel Africa In August 2016 And More Disney Original Movies

BACKSTAGE
Premiere episodes
Monday 1st to 5th August at 17:00

The first season of our great new series Backstage draws to a close on Disney Channel this month with five premiere episodes from 1st to 5th August at 17:00.

This lively docu-drama chronicles the lives of a group of 12 outstandingly talented teenagers as they live through the highs and lows of attending the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Follow them throughout the academic year as their experiences range from worry and disappointment to new friendships and crowning achievements.

In the season finale episode entitled We (Friday 5th August at 17:00) as the school year comes to a close, the future of each student is uncertain. Will Keaton’s talent be recognized? And is Carly and Vanessa’s friendship threatened by the arrival of a talent scout?

Premiere season finale episodes of Backstage air from Monday 1st to 5th August at 17:00 on Disney Channel.

HANK ZIPSER
Season premiere
Weekdays until Wednesday 17th August at 15:15

Hank Zipzer struggles with school because of his dyslexia, but that doesn't stop him and his friends from going on various adventures and escapades!

Join Hank Zipzer and friends for more adventures as season two launches on Disney Channel with premiere episodes on weekdays from 1st to 17th August at 15:15!

Don’t miss season two of Hank Zipser with premiere episodes on weekdays from 1st to 17th August at 15:15!

THANK DISNEY IT’S THURSDAY Premiere episodes
Every Thursday throughout August from 17:25

Thursdays are big days on Disney Channel in August as Thank Disney It’s Thursday continues. The weekly block is packed with premieres from 17:25 to 19:05.

This month these entertainment extravaganzas contain premiere episodes of Alex & Co, Girl Meets World, Liv and Maddie and Binny and the Ghost.

The episode of Girl Meets World on Thursday 25th August at 17:50 is the third part of a three part story arc entitled Girl Meets Texas. In this episode, Maya, Riley and Lucas travel to Lucas’ Texas home town, where he has been entered into a bull-riding contest at a rodeo. There they discover their true feelings for each other, and come home to deal with the aftermath.

Don’t miss old favourites and premiere episodes on Thursdays in August from 17:25 on Disney Channel.

WOMEN’S DAY
Programming event
Tuesday 9th August from 08:10

Disney Channel is celebrating Women's Day on 9th August with doubles of many favourite shows, as well as an airing of our great movie Full Out at 10:35!

Full Out (Tuesday 9th August at 10:35) is an inspiring drama which tells the true story of a promising gymnast whose dreams were shattered by a car accident, but fought her way back to gymnastics via hip hop dance. 

Don’t miss our special schedule in celebration of Women’s Day on Tuesday 9th August from 08:10.

MIRACULOUS TALES OF LADYBUG AND CAT NOIR
Premiere episode
Weekdays from 15th to 22nd August at 16:35!

When evil threatens their city, two teens, Marinette and Adrien, transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir! Catch premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir on weekdays from 15th -22nd August at 16:35!

In the episode entitled Gamer (Tuesday 16th August at 16:35) when ruled out of a video game tournament because of Marinette, Max gets akumatized. Now The Gamer, he controls a robot that wreaks havoc. If Ladybug and Cat Noir can't stop him it’s game over!

Premiere episodes of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir air on weekdays from 15th -22nd August at 16:35 on Disney Channel!

100th DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE!
Programming event
Weekends throughout August at 17:25

In the run-up to the premiere of the 100th Disney Channel Original Movie later this year, Disney Channel is airing previous DCOMs over weekends until then.

The 100th DCOM is the new version of Adventures in Babysitting, which features Disney stars Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) and Sofia Carson (Austin & Ally, Disney’s Descendants).

The previous DCOMs are a feast of fun, including fabulous films like Pixel Perfect (Saturday 6th August at 17.25) and Radio Rebel (Saturday 13th August at 10:40), as well as 16 Wishes (Sunday 28th August at 17:25).

Don't miss your favourite Disney Channel Original Movies airing every weekend throughout August!

New Series Premiering Soon On BBC First Africa In July 2016

Indian Summers
Series 1
From Sunday 31 July at 21:00
An epic drama set in the summer of 1932 where India dreams of independence, but the British are clinging to  power.

Ralph Whelan - the dashing private secretary to the Viceroy - and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla. Here, the doyenne of British society, Cynthia Coffin, prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season, and she has a plan to help the ruthless Ralph realise his ambitions.

But when Ralph’s beautiful sister Alice arrives with her baby - having fled a broken marriage - a heady cocktail of racial tension and forbidden love looks set to threaten Alice’s new found happiness and her brother’s ascending career.

Unforgotten
Series 1 (6 episodes)
From Wednesday 20 July at 20:00
This crime drama focuses on a cold case reopened after 39 years. When the body of a young man is discovered in a derelict building, DCI Cassie Stuart – one of the Met’s smartest detectives – is called in to investigate. 

There are four suspects: a clergyman, an eminent entrepreneur, a community worker and a wheelchair-bound husband caring for his wife. Each has a secret to hide. As their lies unravel, the people they love most begin to wonder what else they might be capable of. Nothing in this case is black and white. What secrets have they buried?