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August 2021 On Discovery Channel & TLC Africa | More Say Yes To The Dress | Discovery Got A Whole Bunch Of New Series

Discovery Channel:

Three Men Four Wheels
From Friday 6 August at 21:00
Antique and classic car dealer Drew Pritchard, motoring broadcaster Andy Jaye and racing driver Marino Franchitti always argue over what are the greatest racing cars of all time. Now they want to settle those arguments once and for all, one car at a time. In each episode of this turbo- charged series, one of them champions an iconic racing car that they believe is an all-time great. Then they all pitch in; arguing, joking around, learning the history, and having a good poke around under the hood. The series reveals the story behind the cars, talks to the people who own or drove them, then hits the track as the lads put every car through its paces. From the most successful F1 car ever, to a classic which reduces Drew to tears, to a Hot Rod that sets fire to the track - each vehicle is an amazing racing machine, but which ones will the boys agree are the greatest of all time?

Attack Of The Murder Hornets
From Sunday 29 August at 20:00
The world's most fascinating natural and historical mysteries go under the spotlight in this compelling strand of documentaries. Everest's Greatest Mystery follows mountaineer Jake Norton and his team as they search the upper reaches of Mt. Everest for undiscovered clues that prove who was the first climber to get to the top. The Lost Lincoln investigates whether a newly discovered photograph could be the final image of President Abraham Lincoln following his fatal shooting in 1865. And, Attack of the Murder Hornets, from horror movie producer, Michael Paul Stephenson, looks at the terrifying phenomena of the huge - and potentially deadly - winged insects. These flying frights have found their way to America's Pacific Northwest...can they be stopped?

Billy Buys Brooklyn
From Saturday 7 August at 21:00
Billy Leroy is making an offer you can't refuse. This guy is old New York to the core; his legendary vintage shop in Manhattan, Billy's Antiques & Props, attracted locals and celebrities alike. But when the developers knocked it down, he had to start over across the city in Brooklyn. Now, he's opening the doors of his new vintage, antiques, and collectibles store to reveal mind-blowing objects. This series follows Billy and his team buying, restoring and sometimes reluctantly selling history's most amazing items - from a Haro BMX bike to a Victorian walking cane hiding a secret gun. Using his knowledge, curiosity, and network of contacts, he seeks out the most unique items to make his new venture a success.

TLC:

Dr. Pimple Popper
From Friday 13 August at 20:00
The queen of pop, top dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, is back as the hit series continues - and this time she's squeezing in the most astonishing cases yet! Dr. Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, treats all sorts of people who have various skin ailments, from football- sized lumps and bumps to painful boils and mysterious growths. Coming up this time, cases include a woman who's been called a monster due to a genetic condition that causes head-to-toe bumps; the growth between a man's eyes that could put him in danger at his job; and, a woman's shoulder growth that prevents her from being the playful teacher she once was. No case is too severe or unusual for Dr. Lee as she uses her expertise to tend to each patient, helping them to lead a life free of embarrassment - one needle, pop, and scalpel at a time.

So Freakin Cheap
From Saturday 21 August at 20:00
In a world beset by financial crisis, every penny counts. Saving money can be done in various ways; from cutting back on holidays or dinners out to living off a tin of beans for a week - but then the extreme money savers take it to the next level. In this outrageous series, four unique families go to extraordinary lengths to save money and live their most frugal life. Whether it's dumpster diving for freebies, planning a wedding on a $700 budget or taking DIY home renovations to new levels, these families will stop at nothing to spend nothing!

Say Yes to the Dress
From Tuesday 31 August at 20:00
Part fashion show, part bridal story and part family therapy, life at Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan is always full of surprises. And, with the fabulous Randy Fenoli on hand to offer expert sartorial guidance, the brides are in safe hands! Every day the consultants at this premiere boutique face practical and emotional hurdles to deliver the perfect dress in time for a bride's big day. Will these adventurous brides will find the dress that meets their wildest wedding day expectations as well as the all- important approval from their entourage? One thing is certain: it will never be straightforward and there may be tears, but these women are searching for the most important dress they'll ever buy.

Little People, Big World
From Wednesday 4 August at 20:00
The Roloffs are continuing to grapple with all of the changes in the family this season. Matt has decided it's a good time to declutter the farm - and make a little money at the same time. Meanwhile, Amy's house hunting may finally be coming to an end, just in time for her three-year anniversary dinner with Chris, when he plans to surprise her with a shocking question! But will everyone be happy with the outcome? For America's favourite family of little people, there's never a dull moment as the Roloffs continue to navigate the ups and downs of living in an average-sized world.

New Channel Alert: Maisha Magic Plus And Maisha Magic Movies Might Be Launching On DStv In Southern Africa

On top of the news that MultiChoice plans to rollout an East African movie channel I mentioned earlier called Maisha Magic Movies. It looks like they want to compliment the offering with Maisha Magic.

Maisha Magic Plus is the Kenyan version of Mzansi Wethu which features a variety of local series including Selena Kona, Kiva, Sol Family and Hullaballo Estate. This one has been active in Kenya since 2020.

Maisha Magic Plus is a new East African movie channel MultiChoice was hyping about in their FY22 presentation. According to the guide, the channel will showcase the best of Ugandan, Tanzanian and Kenyan films so yeah it exists to compliment Africa Magic Epic.

Details on the dates and channel numbers will be unveiled VERY SOON. From what I can tell both channels won't be available in HD and it seems more likely for them to be available in Southern Africa since most of the series isn't viewable on Novela Magic while the movies can't be distributed on Africa Magic since it's focus is on West Africa.

Maisha Magic Plus is available on channel 163 in Kenya to DStv Access customers so if I had to guess South Africans will likely find it on channels 140-159 from Access and upwards while the new channel Maisha Magic Movies is made available to either Compact or Family customers in the same channel number area as Maisha Magic Plus.

According to sources in other African markets, Maisha Magic Movies launches 26 July and broadcasts 15 hours a day from the Compact package.

August 2021 On The Home Channel | 4 New Series Alerts Including A Spinoff To Million Dollar House | 4 Returning Series Including The Property Brothers

Real Health NEW SEASON 13
Holistic health experts and professionals join Real Health host, Michael Porter, to discuss every-day health conditions. They explore causes, symptoms and holistic ways of treating these issues and how these solutions, when practiced correctly, can lead to a healthier mind, body and soul. In each episode, our experts delve deep into the root of what happens at biological, physiological and psychological levels when healthy living is practiced holistically. They inform the viewer of the roles played by diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices on their overall well-being, and the viewer in turn learns about the diverse approaches to health that suit different lifestyles, personalities and beliefs. Whether it’s conventional Western medical solutions or Eastern disciplines that have been practiced for thousands of years, modern nutritional viewpoints or age old remedies, each episode of Real Health aims to inspire, transform and enlighten.
02 August 2021
Monday 18:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 23:00, Wed 10:00, Thu 14:00, Sat 09:30 & Sun 08:00

Scotland's Home of the Year NEW SEASON 2
Three property experts travel far and wide, exploring and judging homes in a bid to find Scotland’s Home of The Year! Follow architect and university teacher, Michael Angus, renowned interior designer, Anna Campbell-Jones, and lifestyle blogger, Kate Spiers. In each episode, three stunning homes are put under the spotlight. We see what makes them extraordinary and get the chance to pick up a tip or two about self-building and styling. Each of the homes is scored out of the ten, and the one with the highest score goes through to the finale, where Scotland’s Home of the Year will be crowned.
02 August 2021
Monday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:00, Wed 11:00 & Thu 15:00

Million Dollar House Hunters Australia BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Very few of us have a big budget to spend on a house. On Million Dollar House Hunters Australia, we meet the select few who have money to burn on high-end Real Estate. In each episode, hosts, Kris Smith and Nadia Bartel take couples on a tour of three luxury homes. From tennis courts to roof-top pools these homes have it all, and these house hunters have the money, the eye for detail and a hankering for ultimate luxury.

03 August 2021
Tuesday 18:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 23:30, Thu 10:30, Fri 14:30, Sat 15:30 & 22:30, Sun 11:00 & 19:30

Never Too Small BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Growing populations and land scarcity are squeezing our cities, and around the world people are turning to more affordable and smaller homes. Never Too Small sits down with award-winning designers and architects to break down their tiny homes, micro apartments, cabins and more, revealing how urban design and architecture will shape how we live, how we work and how we socialise in the future. Never Too Small explores the experimentation and self-expression on the path to perfecting design, travelling across the globe in search of the best small spaces. Each episode explores a new theme, from preserving historic buildings, sustainability in rural areas, to life in the most densely populated cities in the world – speaking to the architects themselves as they transform small spaces into homes. Designed well, no space is ever too small.
03 August 2021
Tuesday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Wed 22:00, Thu 11:30, Fri 15:30, Sat 13:30 & 20:30, Sun 17:30 & 00:30

Money for Nothing 4
One man’s trash is a salvager’s treasure on Money for Nothing! Interior designer, Sarah Moore, and furniture restorer, Jay Blades, meet people who are throwing out what they consider to be worthless goods. Recycling, up-cycling and repurposing is the name of the game. In each episode, three items destined for the skip are salvaged and transformed. The new creations are then sold, and the profit given to the previous owners of these items, proving that you indeed can make Money for Nothing.
03 August 2021
Tuesday 20:00
Friday 16:00 (Priority Slots)
Wed 08:00 & Thu 12:00

Great British Gardens: Season by Season BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Great British Gardens takes us on a guided tour, throughout the seasons, of four of the most beautiful and important gardens in Britain. Each episode explores one stunning garden, and taking us though them is gardening guru, Carol Klein! From the arts and craft treasure Great Dixter in the Sussex Weald and the minutely tended ‘John’s Garden’ at Ashwood in the Black Country, to the Gravetye Manor in East Sussex, with its enviable kitchen garden and Gresgarth Hall, the Lancashire retreat of one of Britain’s most renowned designers, Carol visits each garden, meets the people who care for them, and learns the secrets of some of Britain’s most treasured outdoor spaces.
10 August 2021
Tuesday 21:30
Friday 17:30 (Priority Slots)
Wed 09:30 & Thu 13:30

Property Brothers: Forever Home NEW EPISODES 1
In Property Brothers: Forever Home, Drew and Jonathan Scott are on a mission to help couples transform their current houses into forever homes—a place where they can put down roots and happily spend the rest of their lives. The homeowners aren’t looking to flip properties or make a quick buck, they know their house is “the one” and have plans to grow old together. But before that can happen, they need Drew and Jonathan to unlock its full potential. First, Drew takes the homeowners on a tour of nearby renovated homes to learn about the features they can and can’t live without. Then, Jonathan presents two design options that showcase different ways their house can be reimagined. Stakes are high and the pressure is on as the brothers tackle full-scale renovations, with design and demo hurdles along the way, to turn these houses into their forever homes.
16 August 2021
Monday 17:00
Wednesday 21:00 (Priority Slots)
Thu 09:00, Fri 13:00, Sat 16:00 & 23:00, Sun 11:30 & 20:00

Open Homes NEW SEASON 2
On Open Homes, expert home and garden designers take a tour through some of the most awe-inspiring properties you’ll ever see; from homes with endless water views and restored historic mansions, to life- changing gardens and cutting edge modern abodes. If you’re renovating, building or just addicted to looking through stunning houses, Open Homes is the show for you.
16 August 2021
Monday 19:30 (Priority Slot)
Tue 22:30, Wed 11:30, Thu 15:30, Sat 10:30 & Sun 09:00

Farmhouse Facelift BRAND NEW SHOW 1
Brother and sister duo, Billy Pearson, a craftsman contractor, and Carolyn Wilbrink, a designer, tackle tough renovations on Farmhouse Facelift. Each week, they’ll take on one massive renovation for their clients, bringing stunning designs and customized modern conveniences to each new project.
23 August 2021
Tuesday 16:00
Thursday 20:00 (Priority Slots)
Mon 12:00, Fri 08:00, Sat 12:30 & 19:30, Sun 16:30 & 23:30

Slice of Paradise 1
Track the journeys of couples, families and partners as they endeavour to get on, climb up or go down the property ladder. Hosted by Peter Wolfkamp and Shelley Ferguson, Slice of Paradise sees the two property aficionados go head-to-head competing to find the best property for each group. They’ll focus on different priorities for their buyers and pull out all the stops to get them their Slice of Paradise.
23 August 2021
Friday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 22:00, Tue 11:00 & Wed 15:00

Ready Set Reno 1
On Ready Set Reno, design and construction power-couple Michael and Carlene Duffy are scouring all corners of Australia in search of the best home renovations, whilst simultaneously trying to finish their own renovation that has been six years in the making. You’ll learn a thing or two and meet some of the best designers Australia has to offer, teaming up with real people battling to achieve their dream home.
30 August 2021
Thursday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 11:00, Tue 15:00 & Fri 22:30

Design Junkies 1
Six Design Junkies compete to see who among them is best at turning junk into treasure! Car wrecks, washed-up items found on the beach and the weekly bulky waste of a city are all in line for the biggest transformation of their existence. With a new brief each week, and two days to design and create slick and functional pieces worthy of any designer showroom floor, each of the contestants gets the chance to accumulate points. They’ll each also be working on one unique and ultimate showpiece to show off in the finale! Whoever has the most points at the end of the season gets to be crowned New Zealand’s best Design Junkie.
30 August 2021
Wednesday 19:00 (Priority Slot)
Mon 15:00, Thu 22:00 & Fri 11:00

Warner TV Replaces TNT In Romania And Poland In October With Questions Over It's Fate In TNT Africa

A month ago, WarnerMedia announced that they were replacing TNT with Warner TV in Germany from September with other European markets expected to follow gradually.

Well gradually came in quick as Romania and Poland will be canning their TNT channels together a month later and also around the 20s like Germany.

TNT launched back in 2015 to replace the outdated but ever successful TCM in those regions just like Africa they were also used for movies.

Now they're getting out of their comfort zone for the generic, Warner TV which is said to position itself as a brand for its unique story, first-class content and remarkable storytelling.

Basically, it's taking content already available on M-Net and their streaming service Showmax ranging from HBO, The CW, TNT and Adult Swim, and putting them under one hub.

The possible exiting of the ever so modern TNT Africa does raise questions for the additional offering available being AEW Dynamite and TNT Original Movies. All evolutions of TNT have brought something to the table at the expense of another.

TCM had an ongoing stack of outdated movies, TNT has a new movie block and sporting action with AEW Dynamite so what will the generic channel like Warner TV offer perhaps series to also compete with the likes of FOX and Universal if so what will viewers lose from all this.

After Going Dark In Africa, FashionTV Makes It's Comeback On StarSat

FashionTV is an international fashion and lifestyle broadcasting channel offering a review of global fashion and is independently owned and operated from the headquarters in Paris, London and Vienna.

The channel was removed from DStv later in 2016 in favour of its sister channel, Fashion One and thereafter the channel went blank in 2020 and StarTimes tried contacting them with no luck they kicked it to the curb.

Now the channel returns to StarTimes as a replacement for the irrelevant FashionBOX channel owned by SPI International who are also in charge of Timeless Dizi Channel, Filmbox and Gametoon.

As usual, StarTimes failed once again to inform the media about these changes while the owners of FashionTV remain quiet on this channel as well as Fashion One's blackout.

The channel launches 15 July on StarSat channel 282. It might be available on other platforms in future.