National Geographic
LOST TREASURES OF THE BIBLE: SECRETS OF FAITH (6 x 60)
Fridays, at 18:30 from 3 April (ends 8 May)
The series follows archaeologists across the Middle East as they embark on a new season of excavations to uncover the cities and civilizations featured in the Bible. From the story of David and Goliath to the origins of the Ten Commandments and the Dead Sea Scrolls, their discoveries shed new light on the Bible’s most famous mysteries.
MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS THE SAINTS
Sundays, at 21:00 from 5 April (ends 17 May)
Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull; Goodfellas; The Aviator). Each episode of The Saints focuses on a singular saint, including Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, Moses the Black, Sebastian, and Maximillian Kolbe. The Saints is a docudrama that seamlessly weaves together expert interviews, elevated recreations, and insightful narration delivered by world-renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
The documentary component is driven by scholars who provide the details of the saints’ lives and contextualize them within the time and geopolitical situation in which they lived, while celebrities and people of faith help dissect questions of faith in an accessible way.
CONSTRUCTION FAILS S3 (6 x 60)
Tuesdays, at 18:50 from 14 April (ends 19 May)
From the Surfside condo collapse in Florida to the Bangkok skyscraper collapse in Thailand, “Construction Fails” Season 3 features the most headline-grabbing structural disasters. With access to police bodycam footage, archival images, and the show’s signature graphics, we ask the question: what went wrong?
PLANES THAT CHANGED HISTORY S1A (5 x 60)
Thursdays, at 19:40 from 16 April (ends 14 May)
Dive into the 125 years of aviation to uncover how aircraft have reshaped our world. The series explores the engineering secrets behind its success, its humble origins, and what made these aircraft icons years after their initial success.
CHERNOBYL: INSIDE THE MELTDOWN (4 x 60) double-billed
Thursdays, at 20:30 from 23 April (ends 30 April)
The Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear accident in history, releasing 400 times more radiation into the atmosphere than the Hiroshima bomb. On the 40th anniversary of this catastrophic event, this series tells the full story – from reactor meltdown to KGB cover-up, right up to the present-day war in Ukraine.
INSIDE THE CIA: SECRETS AND SPIES S1 (8 x 60)
Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 29 April (ends 17 June)
“Inside the CIA: Secrets and Spies” reveals real-life missions of elite intelligence officers, taking viewers deep into the world of espionage. From covert ops behind enemy lines to the hunt for bin Laden, uncover the untold, high-stakes stories that show what it truly takes to be a spy beyond the red line of danger.
CONTINUING SHOWS include DECODING HISTORY’S PROPHECIES S1 (5 x 60) on Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 4 March (ends 1 April); INSIDE AIRPORT LOST & FOUND S1 (10 x 60) on Thursdays, at 18:50 from 26 February (ends 30 April); YUKON RESCUE S1 (8 x 60) on Tuesdays, at 19:40 from 17 February (ends 7 April); and AIR CRASH INVESTIGATION S25 (10 x 60) on Thursdays, at 19:40 from 5 February (ends 9 April).
How to tune in to National Geographic:
DSTV: Channel 181
StarTimes: 220 on DTH, 220 on DTT (249 on DTT in Uganda)
National Geographic Wild
SECRETS OF THE BEES
Saturday, 4 April at 18:00 (double bill, episodes 1 & 2 played back to back)
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees - among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing their hidden world. But with more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
BUILT TO SURVIVE STUNT
Sundays at 18:00, from 5 April (ends 26 April)
Celebrate the incredible ingenuity of life with Built to Survive, a survival-focused stunt that kicks off with the premiere of Africa’s Underground Desert. From the Kalahari’s harsh sands to Australia’s rainforests and savannahs, this stunt explores how animals adapt, outwit, and endure in the planet’s most extreme environments. Across a week of episodes and compilations, viewers encounter predators, prey, and extraordinary species whose survival skills inspire awe.
Programming includes:
Sunday 5 April at 18:00 - Wild, Smart and Deadly
In the wild, survive can hinge on secret powers and extreme abilities.
Sunday 12 April at 18:00 – Built to Survive
Phil Breslin dares into the savannah to find eagles, taipans and lizards.
Sunday 19 April at 18:00 - Africa's Underground Desert Premiere
Sunday 26 April at 17:11 - Animal Fight Club
In this treacherous terrain it's kill or be killed as angry elephants go on the rampage and hungry crocodiles fight ruthless lions.
EARTH DAY STUNT
Wednesday, 22 April at 18:00
Celebrate Earth Day with a compelling stunt that spotlights the delicate balance between nature and humanity, led by the premiere of Wild India: Nilgiris.
From India’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the vital role of pollinators to the wonders of the ocean and frontline conservation efforts, this curated collection of documentaries showcases the beauty, resilience, and importance of the natural world - while inspiring audiences to protect the planet we all share.
SITUATION CRITTERCAL
Saturdays at 18:00, from 25 April (ends 2 May)
This special stunt celebrates the International Day of the Veterinarian by highlighting the extraordinary work of Drs. Hodges and Ferguson in Critter Fixers: Country Vets. Across a week of compilation episodes, viewers follow these heroic vets as they tackle emergencies big and small, from tiny kittens and puppies to wild animals in need.
CONTINUING SHOWS include CRITTER FIXERS S5 (12 x 60) on Mondays at 18:00, from 9 February (ends 20 April).
How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:
DSTV: Channel 182
StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)
