Sheer Genius! Kids From Voortrekker High School & St. Andrew's School Make It Through To Nickelodeon's Genius Quiz Show Challenge Bloemfontein Finalists Announced

Free State’s smartest kids went head-to-head in the regional heats of Nickelodeon’s Genius brought to you by ABSA.  After a gruelling 2 days of maths quizzes, science experiments and problem-solving tasks, teams from Voortrekker high school in Bethlehem and St Andrews combined school in Bloemfontein made it through to the next leg of the TV quiz show.

Heading onto the next phase of Nickelodeon’s Genius are Làneri Pretorius, Petrie Van Staden and J.C Pretorius from Voortrekker High School and Jasim Saleem, Jonathan Muteba and Keoratile Mochaki from St Andrew’s school. Each team has won a R50,000 ABSA MegaU bank account as well as a donation from Cambridge Publishing of R10,000 worth of books for their schools.

The two qualifying teams from Bloemfontein will next appear in the Nickelodeon Genius TV game show, where they will square up against teams from all over South Africa.

A total of twenty seven kids aged 11-16 from schools throughout the region gathered at the Naval Hill Planetarium from 21-22 September to take part in the Nickelodeon Genius workshop and knockout quiz, designed to test their maths and science know-how to the limit as part of the joint initiative between Nickelodeon and ABSA.

“All the kids in Bloemfontein showed great resilience and spirit. The competition was very tough, but the two finalists really knew their stuff, and 100% deserved to get through. Although only 2 teams could be selected, every child who took part should be extremely proud of themselves.  We are thrilled for the winning teams and cannot wait to see them take part in the finals,” said Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director, Nickelodeon, Africa.

Nickelodeon’s Genius is powered by ABSA MegaU, and supported by the Government’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).  The winners will receive an amazing prize: a ZAR 100,000 ABSA MegaU account for each member of the winning team and an unforgettable visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA - where the winners will eat lunch with a real, live astronaut – and a trip to Universal Studios! The winning schools will receive books and educational material worth ZAR 30, 000, courtesy of Cambridge Publishing.

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv channel 308) from December 2016, and the game show will air from March 2017.
For more information on the GENIUS quiz show, please log on to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like Nickelodeon on Facebook or follow Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica using the hashtag #NickGenius.

About Nickelodeon’s Genius
Nickelodeon’s Genius is a fun science and maths quiz from kids and family experts Nickelodeon designed to engage school age kids in Maths and Science. The first season of Nickelodeon’s Genius took place on 2013 and was won by Rameez Chicktay (13), Amin Banderker (13) and Kayur Ranchod (13) from The Grove Primary School in Grove Park, Western Cape.

Terms & Conditions
Nickelodeon’s Genius is open to South African kids aged 11-16 (Grades 6-10). To sign up for the competition go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com. For full terms and conditions please go to http://www.nickelodeonafrica.com/news/nickelodeon-genius-powered-by-absa-terms/9dap02/.

M-Net Channel Line-Up For November 2016

M-Net, M-Net Edge, M-Net City and M-Net Family line-up for November 2016

M-Net November Line-up
   
Sunday Night Blockbusters on M-Net (Channel 101)
Sunday 06 November 201
20:05  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 13V Adventure Science Fiction
Katniss Everdeen realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival – they are for the future. With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale, Finnick and Peeta – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem.

PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Sunday 13 November 2016
20:05  Daddy's Home PG13L Comedy
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg go toe-to-toe for the affection of their children in a comedic throw down that sees dad versus step dad.

PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Sunday 20 November 2016
20:05  Sicario 16VNL Action Crime
The secret war on drugs takes centre stage in this action fueled crime drama. An FBI agent (Emily Blunt) works with a task team that crosses the moral line to fight the cartels.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Sunday 27 November 2016
20:05  Ride Along 2 13VL Action Comedy
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart return for another crime comedy filled with drugs, wedding bells and ridiculous antics. All hell breaks loose when the two travel to Miami for a drug bust.

PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

M-Net November Line-up
Express Broadcast- M-Net 101

Note: Because of the extraordinarily fast turn-around time all  Express episodes unfortunately do not have a family track or hearing impaired titles.

- Bull Season 1  – Thursdays at 01:30

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Blindspot Season 2 – Fridays at 02:00 ( Express Episodes Start on Friday 16 September at 02:00)

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Grey’s Anatomy  Season 13  – Saturdays at 01:00

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Blue Bloods Season 7 – Sundays at 01:00 ( Express Episodes Start on Sunday 25 September at 01:00)

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

New, Returning & Series Finales
Wednesday 02 November 2016
19:30  Modern Family *Season 8 Starts*
Join the unmissable, Emmy-winning, ensemble cast of this hilarious, honest and sometimes twisted comedy, that follows the joys and pitfalls of a wonderfully blended modern family.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE and EXPLORA

20:00  Big Bang Theory *Season 10 Starts*
The creator of ‘Two And A Half Men’ penned this Golden Globe and Emmy winning comedy series that follows a group of socially inept scientists and the exasperated women in their lives.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

21:30  The Blacklist *Season 3 Ends*
Golden Globe nominee James Spader stars in this acclaimed crime drama. In the conclusion of the season finale, a shocking betrayal leaves Reddington and the team racing to save one of their own.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Saturday 05 November 2016
18:30  Mike & Molly *Season 6 Ends*
Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy stars in this Emmy winning sitcom, now in its final season. Mike and Molly gather with friends and family for a momentous occasion, in the series finale.

PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

Tuesday 08 November 2016
19:30  NCIS: New Orleans *Season 2 Ends*
Action-packed police drama that follows a dedicated group of agents. In the season finale, the team exposes a mole and a catastrophic security breach while working to locate missing explosives.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Wednesday 09 November 2016
21:30  The Blacklist *Season 4 Starts*
Golden Globe-nominee James Spader stars as the concierge of crime in this acclaimed drama that follows a high-profile criminal who captures some of the world’s biggest threats.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Saturday 12 November 2016
18:30  Mom *Season 4 Starts*
Anna Faris and Emmy winner Allison Janney star in this pulls-no-punches comedy, about single mom Christy and her mother Bonnie who struggle to live in a world full of temptations.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

Tuesday 15 November 2016
20:30  Hawaii Five-0 *Season 6 Ends*
Golden Globe nominated crime drama. In the season finale, in order to stop a meth epidemic, McGarrett and Danny go undercover as pilots.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

21:30  Elementary *Season 4 Ends*
The classic literary hero gets a modern-day twist in this Emmy-nominated crime drama. Holmes and Watson’s lives are threatened by an influential criminal network, in the season finale.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Monday 21 November 2016
19:30  Grey's Anatomy Season 13
will go on a production break from Monday 20 November. The return date for season 13 will be announced at a later date
Emmy nominee Shonda Rhimes (The Fixer) brings us the thirteenth season of the Golden Globe winning medical drama that follows the tumultuous lives of a group of doctors in Seattle.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Tuesday 22 November 2016
19:30  Chicago Fire *Season 5 Starts*
From Emmy-winning producer Dick Wolf (Law & Order) this high-octane drama follows the personal and professional lives of a group of dedicated firefighters in Chicago.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

20:30  Chicago PD *Season 4 Starts*
Chicago’s elite group of officers and detectives put the pin on crime, in this acclaimed drama, another fast-paced addition to the series, from Emmy-winning creator Dick Wolf (Law & Order).

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

21:30  Chicago Med *Season 2 Starts*
Emmy-winner Dick Wolf (Law & Order) created this medical spin-off drama that follows the day-to-day chaos of the city’s trauma centre, and the courageous doctors, nurses and staff who hold it together.

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Monday 28 November 2016
19:30  Secrets & Lies *Season 2 Starts*
Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis stars as an unrelenting detective in this compelling murder-mystery. When a successful lawyer tragically falls to her death, all evidence points to murder.                                              
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Note: Because of the extraordinarily fast turn-around time all  Express episodes unfortunately do not have a family track or hearing impaired titles.

- Westworld Season 1- Mondays at 04:00

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Shameless Season 7- Tuesdays at 02:00

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Divorce Season 1- Tuesdays  at 01:20

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Lucifer Season 2 –  Wednesdays at 02:00

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- Longmire Season 5 –Sundays at 02:00 * Express episodes end on Sunday 27 November at 02:00*

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- The Affair Season 3 –Tuesdays at 03:00 * Express episodes start on Tuesday 22 November at 03:00*

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

- The Vikings Season 4 –Thursdays at 04:00 * Express episodes start on Thursday 1 December at 04:00*

Available on the following DStv Catch Up platforms:

PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

M-Net Edge November 2016 Line-up
New, Returning & Series Finales

Thursday 03 November 2016
20:00  Of Kings And Prophets Season 1 Ends
The writers of ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ created this epic biblical saga, following the first king of the Israelites.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Friday 04 November 2016
19:00  Silicon Valley Season 3 Starts
Emmy-winning comedy following the triumphs and trials of a group of tech underdogs in Silicon Valley. After his unceremonious firing, Richard faces a tough decision, in the season premiere.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

21:40  Veep Season 5 Starts
Follows the exploits of the former Vice President, in this Golden Globe nominated political satire. In the fifth season premiere, Selina and her team receive news of possible road to victory

Sunday 06 November 2016
20:00  Reign Season 3 Binge Ends
Adelaide Kane stars as a young Mary, Queen of Scots in this People’s Choice winning period drama. In the season finale, a battle royale ensues when Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign.
Not Available on Catch Up

Thursday 10 November 2016
20:00  Vikings Season 4a Recap Starts
Epic historical drama that follows a Viking hero and his people. The defeated Vikings question Ragnar's leadership, as they evacuate their camp and move back down-river.
Not Available on Catch Up

Wednesday 16 November 2016
19:00  Person Of Interest Season 5 Ends
Emmy nominated crime drama. In the series finale, Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

20:00  Roadies Season 1 Ends
From Oscar winner Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) and producer J.J. Abrams (Lost) comes this thoughtful drama about the reckless, funny and poignant lives of a committed group of ‘roadies’.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

Thursday 17 November 2016
19:00  Castle Season 8 Ends
Emmy nominated drama following the adventures of a novelist who solves crimes. With their best lead in hand, Castle and Beckett are ready to take on LokSat, in the series finale.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

20:00  Vikings Season 4a Recap
Acclaimed, Emmy nominated drama that follows a great Norse hero and his army of Viking brothers. The labours of the Vikings eventually bear fruit as they re-launch their boats within sight of Paris.
Not Available on Catch Up

Sunday 20 November 2016
21:00  Tonight With John Oliver Season 3 Ends
John Oliver gives his unique, satirical perspective in this Emmy Award winning variety series that tackles news, current events and politics.
Not Available on Catch Up

Monday 21 November 2016
20:00  12 Monkeys Season 2 Ends
Based on the Oscar nominated film about a deadly virus that wipes out the world’s population. In the season finale, a mysterious woman with apocalyptic visions changes the game for Cole.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Wednesday 23 November 2016
19:00  Murder In The First Season 3 Starts
Taye Diggs and Kathleen Robertson star as two homicide detectives in the compelling police drama. An all-star quarterback is murdered in the middle of a crowded club, in the season premiere.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

20:00  The Affair Season 3 Starts
An extramarital affair has far-reaching consequences for the relationships of those involved, in this emotional, Golden Globe-winning psychological drama starring Ruth Wilson and Dominic West (The Wire).
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

Thursday 24 November 2016
19:00  The Night Shift Season 3 Starts
Fast-paced drama about a group of dedicated medics who run an underpaid hospital’s emergency room. In the season premiere, Jordan recruits one of her old colleagues to join the night shift.
PC, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA

20:00  Vikings Season 4a Recap Ends
Epic historical drama that follows a Viking hero and his people. A fierce battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar against Rollo sealing the fates of the brothers.
Not Available on Catch Up

Saturday 26 November 2016
18:00  Longmire Season 4 Binge Starts
Based on the best-selling mystery novels, Longmire follows the adventures of a troubled county Sheriff. Walt dives into the investigation of a supposed suicide, in the season premiere.
Not Available on Catch Up

22:00  Orange Is The New Black Season 4 Binge Ends
Golden Globe nominee Taylor Schilling stars as Piper Chapman in this critically acclaimed dramedy that follows the exploits of a thirty-something year old woman trying to survive prison.
Not Available on Catch Up

00:15  Wentworth Season 2 Binge Starts
Critically acclaimed Australian drama that follows a young woman who must survive the dark politics of prison. Joan Ferguson decides to make changes at Wentworth prison, in the season premiere.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 29 November 2016
21:00  Animal Kingdom Season 1 Ends
Golden Globe nominee Ellen Barkin stars in this intense drama from the producer of ‘Southland’. Puzzled by Catherine's disappearance, Baz hunts down all leads, in the season finale.
PC, IPAD, PVR, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET and EXPLORA

M-Net City November Line-up
New, Returning & Series Finales

Friday 04 November 2016
18:00  The Last Ship Season 2 Ends
Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy) stars in this post-apocalyptic drama. In the season finale, Nathan James puts out a call to all civilians, in hopes of spreading the cure around the country.
Not Available on Catch Up

Sunday 06 November 2016
22:00  House Of Cards Season 4 Starts
Golden Globe winner Kevin Spacey stars in this critically acclaimed political drama. Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail, in the season premiere.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 08 November 2016
22:00  Criminal Minds Disney Season 11 Ends     
Emmy nominated police drama that follows the FBI's Behavioural Analysis Unit. The team is shocked when Hotch is apprehended by a SWAT team on suspicion of conspiracy, in the season finale.
Not Available on Catch Up

Wednesday 09 November 2016
22:00  Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Season 1 Starts     
A specialized International Division tackle international crimes, in this spin-off of the popular drama. In the series premiere, the unit travel to Thailand when three volunteers go missing in Bangkok.
Compact/Extra

Thursday 10 November 2016
18:00  Agent X Season 1 Repeat Starts   
Emmy winner Sharon Stone stars in and produces this action-packed series. In the series premiere, the newly elected Vice President discovers that she’s been assigned her very own secret operative: Agent X.
Not Available on Catch Up

Monday 14 November 2016
20:00  NCIS: New Orleans Season 2 Starts
Acclaimed police drama that follows a dedicated group of agents in New Orleans. After a military convoy is bombed, Agent Pride and the team plan a dangerous undercover operation, in the season premiere.
Compact/Extra

Friday 18 November 2016
19:00  Major Crimes Season 4 Ends
Emmy nominee Mary McDonnell stars in this riveting crime drama. In the season finale, the team narrow down the suspects in the murders to three, and Sharon makes good use of an unreliable witness.
Not Available on Catch Up

Sunday 20 November 2016
23:00  Orange Is The New Black Season 4 Ends
Critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning dramedy. In the season finale, corporate bureaucracy and simmering anger work against Caputo’s efforts to keep things under control.
Compact/Extra

Wednesday 23 November 2016
20:00  Chicago Fire Season 4 Ends
Scorching hot drama that follows a group of dedicated and driven firefighters in Chicago. At the urging of Susan Weller, his new political consultant, Casey tends to his Alderman duties in the season finale.
Not Available on Catch Up

21:00  Chicago PD Season 3 Ends
Action-packed spin-off of the Chicago series, about a group of law enforcement officers. In the season finale, a homicide hits Voight hard, when he discovers his son was close to the victim.
Not Available on Catch Up

23:00  Reign Season 3 Ends
Adelaide Kane stars as a young Mary, Queen of Scots in this People’s Choice winning period drama. In the season finale, a battle royale ensues when Mary makes a bold move to defend her reign.
Compact/Extra

Friday 25 November 2016
22:00  Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Season1 Ends
A specialised division tackle international crimes, in this spin-off drama. When a young girl is kidnapped in Haiti, the International Response Team investigate, in the season finale.
Compact/Extra

Monday 28 November 2016
23:00  The Knick Season 2 Starts
Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh is behind this dark medical drama set in 1900s New York. Dr Edwards lobbies to be appointed chief of surgery in Thackery’s absence, in the season premiere.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 29 November 2016
18:00  CSI: Cyber Season 2 Repeat Ends
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette stars in this spin-off of the CSI series. Avery and the team search for a hacker who gained access to millions of federal government files.
Not Available on Catch Up

Wednesday 30 November 2016
20:00  Hawaii Five-0 Season 6 Starts

Golden Globe nominated cop drama. In the season premiere, Five-0 is led to a centuries-old case involving pirates, buried treasure and a killer.
Compact/Extra

M-Net Family November Line-up
New, Returning & Series Finales

Tuesday 01 November 2016
21:30  Unforgettable Season 4 Ends
Poppy Montgomery stars in this crime drama about a unique detective. The search for a wanted shooter triggers a flashback that conflicts with Carrie's perfect memory, in the season finale.
Not Available on Catch Up

Friday 04 November 2016
20:30  Heroes Reborn Season 1 Ends
This fantasy drama follows the journeys of people with extraordinary abilities. As the clock counts down to the end of the world, Tommy finds himself up against his biggest challenge yet.
Not Available on Catch Up

21:30  Marvel's Agent Carter Season 2 Starts
Peggy moves to the City of Angels to help Chief Daniel Sousa at the West Coast Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) investigate a bizarre homicide involving an alleged killer and Isodyne Energy, and reunites with some familiar faces.
Not Available on Catch Up

Monday 07 November 2016
21:30  Mysteries Of Laura Season 2 Starts
Emmy winner Debra Messing stars as a quirky homicide detective in this cop drama. In the second season premiere, Detective Diamond and her team race against time to recover a kidnapped boy.
Compact/Extra

Wednesday 09 November 2016
21:30  Proof Season 1 Ends
Jennifer Beals (Flashdance) stars as a neurosurgeon on the quest to find proof of life after death. In the season finale, Carolyn makes a devastating choice as everything comes to a dangerous head.
Not Available on Catch Up

Thursday 10 November 2016
21:30  Wanted Season 1 Starts
Compelling and fast-paced Australian drama. In the series premiere, two strangers from different worlds witness a car-jacking  gone wrong, and become immediate suspects in the case.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 15 November 2016
18:00  Mom Season 3 Ends
Golden Globe nominated series from creator Chuck Lorre. Christy’s dream of becoming a lawyer is dampened, when she’s confronted with the cost of education, in the season finale.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 22 November 2016
21:30  Royal Pains Season 8 Ends
Stylish medical drama starring Mark Feuerstein. In the series finale, Boris prepares to leave and asks Hank to join him, Evan & Paige dramatically grow their family, and Divya gets long-awaited news.
Not Available on Catch Up

Tuesday 29 November 2016
20:30  Madam Secretary Season 2 Starts
Critically acclaimed political drama starring Téa Leoni as the Secretary Of State. In the season premiere, Elizabeth must take the oath of office when the President’s plane goes missing.
Not Available on Catch Up

Wednesday 30 November 2016
20:30  The Good Wife Season 7 Ends
Golden Globe winner Julianna Margulies (ER) stars in this critically acclaimed drama about a wife and mother who boldly resumes her career in law after a scandal leaves her personal life in pieces.
Not Available on Catch Up

21:30  Wanted Season 1 Ends
Fast-paced and compelling, this Australian drama throws two complete strangers into a game of survival. In the season finale, Chelsea and Lola decide to face corrupt cop, Ray Stanton.
Not Available on Catch Up

BBC Worldwide Unveils A Stellar Season Of Programming For Summer

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 the ambitious natural history series Planet Earth II to star-studded premium dramas The Collection and The Durrells, audiences will find a diverse range of premium content to indulge in.”

Full details of the programming can be found here www.bbcsouthafrica.com. Highlights include:
 
BBC Brit
Coming soon to BBC Brit, fans of Top Gear will enjoy Motorheads, a hilarious new car show for the internet age. In an entertaining mash-up of motoring and pop culture, car-mad hosts Tom Ford and Jonny Smith (of Mud, Sweat & Gears fame) scour the web for the funniest, most madcap and nail-biting motoring videos that the online world has to offer.
 
BBC Earth
A decade ago, Planet Earth redefined natural history filmmaking, giving us the ultimate portrait of life on Earth. In February 2017, BBC Earth will premiere Planet Earth II, where significant advances in both filming technology and our understanding of the natural world, once again reveal our planet from a completely new perspective.
 
BBC First
Based on Gerald Durrell’s much-loved Corfu trilogy of novels, The Durrells will exclusively premiere on BBC First this Summer. It’s a warm, funny, feel-good series about a family’s adventures on a gorgeous Greek island when they uproot from their English home in the hope of a better life. 
New and exclusive to BBC First, The Collection is a tale of secrets, lies and high fashion from writer, creator and award-winning showrunner Oliver Goldstick (Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty).
 
BBC Lifestyle
It’s the moment every cake, bread and pie lover has been waiting for, the return of The Great South African Bake Off. Starting on Tuesday 18th October at 20:00 exclusively on BBC Lifestyle, the series is back for another exciting and entertaining nationwide search to find and crown South Africa’s best amateur baker.
 
CBeebies 
Jetting back to CBeebies every day from Monday 10th October at 17:50, is colourful animation series Go Jetters. A series packed with comedy, teamwork, thrilling action, great gadgets, awesome sights and funky facts about brand new places.

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

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)

‘TILL MADNESS TEARS US APART
These four stories have something in common: madness. From a patient on a mental institution to an alien from another planet, all these characters will turn TCM upside down during the month of November.

Every Thursday at 20:00

3rd of November:
-20:00 - One Flew Over The Cukoo’s Nest (1975)
10th of November:
-20:00 - The Soloist (2009)
17th of November:
-20:00 - K-Pax (2001)
24th of November:
-20:00 - Me, Myself & Irene (1999)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEO
Our favorite Hollywood actor blows 42 candles on Friday 11th of November. TCM celebrates this anniversary by airing two of his best movies: The Beach and Blood Diamond.

On November 11th, double feature
November 11th:
-The Beach (1999)
-Blood Diamond (2006)

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

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 days, two teams from Bloemfontein will make it through to the Nickelodeon Genius TV series, where they they will go up against teams from all over South Africa.  The two qualifying teams will each win a R50,000 ABSA MegaU account  and R10,000 worth of books from Cambridge Publishing.

Nickelodeon’s Genius is powered by ABSA MegaU, and supported by the Government’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).  The ultimate winners will receive a R100,000 ABSA MegaU account for each member of the winning team and an unforgettable visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA - where they will eat lunch with a real, live astronaut – and a trip to Universal Studios! The winning schools will receive books and educational material worth R 30,000, courtesy of Cambridge Publishing.

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv channel 308) from December 2016, while the quiz show will air on NickToons from March 2017.

For more information on the GENIUS quiz show, please log on to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like Nickelodeon on Facebook or follow Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica using the hashtag #NickGenius.