What's New In February 2020 On TLC Africa

Say Yes To The Dress America
From Sunday 9 February at 19:00
Wedding guru supremo, Randy Fenoli, is taking the ultimate wedding road trip around America. In this heartwarming series, he travels the length and breadth of the USA to tell unsuspecting brides that they've just been selected to represent their state in the most epic wedding event of the year! One couple from every state - plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico - will be married together in a massive ceremony held at one of New York City's most iconic locations. And Randy will be officiating the whole thing! The magic starts with a VIP consultation at Kleinfeld so they can find their dream wedding dress. Get ready: Randy is ready to marry America!

My Feet Are Killing Me
From Saturday 15 February at 21:00
For some people, their feet can be a source of embarrassment - they could be a little smelly; maybe their toes are excessively hairy. But for others, foot problems are not just unsightly, but hugely painful. Luckily, podiatrists Dr. Brad Schaeffer and Dr. Ebonie Vincent are coming to the rescue! In this extraordinary series, patients with shocking foot conditions undergo surgery to have them radically transformed, changing their lives forever. From painful bunions to extreme fungal infections, Dr. Schaeffer and Dr. Vincent have seen it all - and they're determined to get their patients up and running again.

Curvy Brides' Boutique
From Sunday 23 February at 18:00
Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding day, yet for curvy women around the UK the reality of shopping for that showstopping dress can be a nightmare. But help is at hand deep in heart of rural Essex, with an exclusive boutique dedicated to curvy brides. Here, best friends Jo Cooke and Alison Law are transforming wedding dress shopping for big brides-to-be, making the difficult task of finding a bridal gown a positive and stress-free experience. And this series brings more brides, more dramas and more stunning transformations; from an indecisive bride overcome with self-doubt just three months before her big day, to a sassy bride-to-be whose fiance is 21 years younger than her. Each bride has her own unique set of requirements - and challenges - but with both empathy and fashionable flair Jo and Alison help even the most body-conscious bride look and feel like a princess.

What's New In February 2020 On Discovery Family Africa

50 Ways To Kill Your Mama
From Tuesday 4 February at 19:20
Get ready for some awesome adventures as thrill-seeking celebrities embark on a series of harrowing adventures - and take a close family member along for the ride! Each episode, a big-name star, from supermodel Coco Rocha to actor Jennie Garth, and their relative - usually their parent or child - travel to an incredible location in the US or Canada for their exhilarating experience. Locations include New Mexico, New Orleans, Miami, Hawaii, Alaska and Montreal, where the star dreams up their list of dream life experiences that they've always wanted to share with their family member. And, as well as being an adrenaline-pumping, laugh-out-loud travelogue, it also provides a moving portrait of family relationships.

Mutant Weather
From Wednesday 12 February at 19:20
Extreme weather, from tornadoes to hurricanes, is not a rare phenomenon. But over the last 20 years as climate change has accelerated, weather has mutated and become more dangerous and unpredictable. And with that, a whole new vocabulary of new and extreme weather has been born. This compelling series charges to the front line of the shocking new weather phenomena that, due to climate change, are changing the world around us faster than we can keep up. The series tells the stories of these mutations, from gestation and birth to their cataclysmic impact and how they will evolve next.

What's New In February 2020 On Discovery Channel (Africa)

Richard Hammond's Big
From Saturday 1 February at 19:10
In the world of engineering, size can be everything. And this action-packed series is going supersized as iconic British motoring presenter and engineering enthusiast, Richard Hammond, embarks on a global adventure. From the UK to Germany to the US, he's on a mission to explore the world's biggest structures and machines, going behind-the-scenes to understand the science of 'big' - how engineers go about building, maintaining and using these superstructures. Each episode takes him to a new location and mega structure, where he meets the unsung heroes at the front line making them work and explores the science behind them with a series of experiments. From the world's longest underground railway tunnel to a cargo ship the size of four football pitches, Richard immerses himself in some truly huge examples of engineering genius in action.

Moonshiners
From Thursday 6 February at 20:00
As they bury one of their last old-time legends, a dozen surviving moonshiners must join forces to fight for their way of life, before it's gone forever. Branded "outlaws" for generations, unprecedented demand for their backwoods spirits is making it harder than ever for these masters of distilling to practice their craft in the shadows. In the Blue Ridge Mountains, veteran moonshiner Tickle returns to the woods after years in jail; and it's not long before he lures his friend Tim back to the outlaw side. Meanwhile, Mark and Digger start a new shine season, but make a risky move with a new hired hand. Facing double the number of government raids driven by corporate greed to profit from the "hand-made" spirits boom, the very culture these moonshiners stand for is on the line. The heat is on as they strive to keep their traditional way of life alive.

Unexplained & Unexplored
From Tuesday 18 February at 20:55
Urban explorer and detective Justin Fornal and nature filmmaker Emiliano Ruprah team up in this exciting series. Using rare and detailed historical maps along with high- tech imaging, they investigate some of the world's most enduring mysteries. An English ship filled with stolen treasures long-rumoured to be hidden under the sands of the California desert. A lost gold mine in the mountains of Arizona, said to contain over 200 million dollars' worth of pure gold. And, the mysterious death of famous explorer Meriwether Lewis that some say was an assassination. Together, with the help of their antique maps, the duo aims to find out the truth behind these legendary tales and more.

Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine
From Monday 24 February at 20:55
Veteran miner, Dave Turin, is an expert gold hunter. He has spent years working alongside Todd Hoffman, earning the nickname 'Dozer Dave' after relentlessly bulldozing for gold. Now, after two years out of the game, he's using his expertise and the backing of financiers to help families who want to resurrect their failing mines and turn a profit. In this series he crosses the USA, from north to south, on a mission to prospect multiple lost and abandoned sites, hoping to find the one that will make a fortune. From the Yukon to the Nevada Desert, Dave meets people with the most incredible stories, and they all have one thing in common: no matter how tough the conditions or how big the gamble, they won't give up on their quest for gold.

Kids And Young Adult TV Ratings In The US

Nickelodeon -21% (728000-152880=575120)
Adult Swim -23% (646000-148580=497420)
Nick@Nite -24% (555000-133200=421800)
Disney Channel -31% (534000-165540=368460)
Disney Junior -25% (424000-101760=322240)
Nick Jr -14% (403000-56420=346580)
Cartoon Network -29% (386000-111940=274060)
Nicktoons -1% (151000-1510=149490)
Disney XD -22% (122000-26480=95160)
Boomerang -8% (98000-7840=90160)
TeenNick -25% (89000-22250=66750)
Baby First TV -27% (35000-9450=25550)
Universal Kids -3% (31000-930=30070)
Notes:
-The result of these drops is due to streaming and operators lack of initiative towards linear channels.
-Nickelodeon has more viewers than the rest of the other channels even Adult Swim.
-Cartoon Network has the least amount of viewers compared to Nickelodeon and Disney Channel due to the repeats of Teen Titans GO! and lack of attention towards their original series.
-Universal Kids manages to stop the large loss of viewership compared to other years where the channel lost 70% and 30%. If they're able to live over 10 years the channel could witness some growth in viewership and give Cartoon Network a run for their money. Unless the kids channels do nothing in 10 years and reach the same amount of viewers as this channel.
-Nicktoons manages to pull in more viewers than Disney XD since Disney moved all the XD animated series to Disney Channel and cancelled all the live-action series making it a reruns channel with less ads to promote the channel.
-Despite WarnerMedia's efforts to bring something different on Boomerang viewers must be tired of the lack of new series reaching this network on a yearly basis along with the movie blocks packed with the same old same old characters that brought this channel to life.
-The live-action slate is dry on Nick and since TeenNick is used to air live-action series from Nickelodeon the channel must be on hyper repeat mode like FOX Life Africa. After all Nickelodeon only has 1 and a quarter series left (All That and Henry Danger) unless you're counting game shows anyways don't expect the sitcom slate to be as big as it was in 2010 and with the decrease in sitcoms whose to say if this channel will stuck around in 10 years time. They'll probably scrap it for Nick Rewind along with Nicktoons.
-Nick Jr pulls in more viewers than Disney Junior reason being the repeats despite Nick Jr having old programming they don't make it the main attraction like Disney Junior and unlike Junior they make an effort to give new programs more timeslots.
-Baby First TV, the problem doesn't have anything to do with the channel it's just that there's so much alternatives for toddlers. It doesn't have to be on the internet even something like teaching your baby how to walk or potty is an obstacle for these kind of channels.

February 2020 On Disney Channel, Disney Junior And Disney XD Africa

Disney Channel:
Raven’s Home (S3 New Eps)
Weekdays @17:00 from 10 – 28 February
Synopsis: Raven Baxter and her twins Booker and Nia—along with Raven’s long time best friend Chelsea and son Levi, and Nia’s best friend and neighbour Tess—are focused on pursuing their creative dreams. Booker, Nia and Tess form a music group, The Chi-Lective, with Levi as their music video director, while Raven is determined to launch her fashion line and Chelsea has found her niche as a life coach. Meanwhile, Raven and Booker’s glimpses of the future continue to lead to hilarious predicaments and mishaps at every corner!

101 Dalmatian Street (S1 New Eps)
2nd February – 1st March (Sunday Double Bills Only) @22:00 + 22:25
Synopsis: Follow the adventures of eldest siblings Dolly and Dylan, their Mum Delilah and Dad Doug, and their 97 younger brothers and sisters as they embark on urban adventures and extreme sibling rivalry. Together, the pups explore growing up and finding their own spot inside the biggest, messiest, furriest blended family ever.

Disney Junior:
Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures
Weekdays @17:30 from 3rd – 21st February
Synopsis: Hot Dog! Get mixed-up with Mickey and all of his pals in his new house in Hot Dog Hills! Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, Daisy, Pluto and Chip 'n Dale have new surprises in store!

Bluey
Weekdays @08:30 and 17:00 from 10th February
Synopsis: Bluey is an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.

Vampirina
Weekdays @18:30 from 24 February
Synopsis: The newest monster on the block is back with more batty adventures and surprises! She may be blue with pointy teeth, but she’s not that different underneath!

Disney XD:
Big Hero 6 (S2 New Eps)
Weekdays @17:00 from 10 – 14 February
Synopsis: Having defeated Obake, Big Hero 6 have arrived as real superheroes! But when San Fransokyo becomes overrun by monsters, the future of Big Hero 6 and the city hang in the balance.

Star vs the Forces of Evil S4 + Finale
Weekdays @17:30 from 17 – 28 February
Synopsis: Season 3 will show us how Gabo and his teammates dispute a School World Championship, where they will pursue their objective of being champions, but also fight to achieve their most cherished desire; to become professional football players.