June 2026 On National Geographic And National Geographic Wild Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Hidden Beneath The Cities | Returning Shows: Heartland Docs | More

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 

CAR SOS S14 (10 x 60)
Tuesdays, at 18:50 from 2 June (ends 4 August)

Car SOS returns with ten more undercover restorations, heartwarming stories, mechanical magic & star-studded reveals. Travelling all over the UK, Tim and Fuzz take on everything from a 1950’s Austin-Healey buried in a garage for over 50 years, to a life-saving 4x4 and, in a Car SOS first, the boys go from four wheels to two with a Triumph motorbike.


ANCIENT STRUCTURES: SECRETS REVEALED S1 (6 x 60)
Fridays, at 18:50 from 5 June (ends 10 July)

Throughout history, ancient civilizations erected structures that continue to inspire awe and wonder, but how did they do it? And what secrets lie hidden within the walls of these incredible monuments? Archaeological finds and new technologies reveal clues to these long-enduring mysteries.


HIDDEN BENEATH THE CITIES S1 (10 x 60)
Wednesdays, at 20:30 from 24 June (ends 26 August)

“Hidden Beneath the Cities” uncovers the extraordinary worlds lying just below modern urban centers. Beneath the streets of stone, soil and concrete exist hidden realms shaped by survival, ritual and imagination. Each story reveals ingenuity, resilience and mystery, proving every city conceals a hidden world waiting to be discovered.


MEGA MARINE MACHINES S3 (6 x 60)
Tuesdays, at 19:40 from 30 June (ends 4 August)

This series explores the world's largest ships, focusing on advanced technologies used in exploration, scientific research, and tourism. The series showcases incredible marine engineering, including massive industrial ships, specialized vessels for challenging ocean environments, and advanced maritime technology


CONTINUING SHOWS

AMSTERDAM CENTRAL 24/7 S2 (6 x 60)
Mondays, at 18:50 from 25 May (ends 29 June) 

The gateway to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Central Station. Every day, more than 200,000 travellers flow through the gates; from tourists from around the world to commuters. Behind the constant flow of passengers is an army of invisible heroes who work day and night to keep the station safe, clean, and on time.


ENGINEERING BY CATASTROPHE S1 (6 x 60)
Thursdays, at 19:40 from 21 May (ends 25 June) 

Engineering by Catastrophe explores how some of the world’s most advanced structures and technologies have been shaped by failure. From collapsing bridges and burning spacecraft to tunnel disasters and structural breakdowns, each episode revisits major engineering catastrophes to uncover what went wrong. Through expert analysis, archival footage and advanced simulations, the series reveals how these failures exposed critical flaws and ultimately led to safer, smarter and more resilient designs. It is a story of innovation driven by disaster, showing how lessons learned from the past continue to influence the future of engineering.



TO CATCH A SMUGGLER S10 (8 x 60)
Thursdays, at 18:50 from 7 May (ends 25 June) 

CBP and HSI respond to a surge in cocaine trafficking across U.S. land borders and at sea, which leads to boat chases, arrests and record-setting seizures worth millions of dollars


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.

TUCCI IN ITALY S2 (5 x 60)
Wednesdays, at 18:50 from 13 May (ends 10 June) 

Stanley Tucci believes that the best way to understand a country is through its food. Nowhere is this truer than in Italy, where the shape of your pasta and the sauce you serve it with speak directly to identity - and differentiate each region from the next.


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 

BENEATH THE WAVES
Sundays at 18:00, from 7 June (ends 28 June)

Join Nat Geo Wild for a special programming event dedicated to exploring the wonders of the ocean. Through breathtaking documentaries and expert insights, we’ll dive deep into the mysteries of the deep sea, uncover the impact of human activity, and highlight the urgent need for conservation. Together, we can inspire change and protect the blue heart of our planet. Don’t miss this immersive journey beneath the waves.

Programming includes:
Sunday 7 June at 18:00 – Nature’s Glow
Witness a thrilling dive into the world of bioluminescent life and discovery.

Sunday 14 June at 18:00 - Red Sea: Evolution's Magic Garden
Discover natural history’s largest and most biodiverse coral reefs on Earth.

Sunday 21 June at 18:00 - Shells: Shaped by Nature
Discover the splendor of the shells that grace Africa’s marine realms.

Sunday 28 June at 18:00 – Deep Sea Titans
From sunlit shallows to crushing depths, ocean giants battle to survive.

INCREDIBLE DR. POL: ICONIC CASES
Saturdays at 18:00, from 6 June (ends 27 June)

Set in Central Michigan's farm country, Dr. Pol, along with his wife Diane, own and operate a veterinary clinic that services over 18,000 clients. From sick goats to sick pet pigs, Dr. Pol and his colleagues have their hands full with a variety of cases and several animal emergencies.


HEARTLAND DOCS S5 (10 x 60)
Wednesdays at 18:00, from 1 June (ends 17 August)

Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder devote their lives to their family-run vet clinic and all of the creatures great and small that call rural Nebraska home. From stable to exam table, there’s no shortage of bones to be healed, babies to be saved, or baffling ailments to be diagnosed in this tight-knit heartland community.


How to tune in to National Geographic Wild:

DSTV: Channel 182
StarTimes: 221 on DTH, 210 on DTT (250 on DTT in Uganda)

Paramount May Look To Axe (Paramount+ With) Showtime Once Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closes

Paramount which houses brands such as CBS, Showtime and MTV is looking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery that offers HBO, TLC and TNT. They are looking to get approval for this deal within the third quarter of the year.

While this merger isn't expected to monopolize the media landscape with Paramount's current market share. There is concerns from various outlets about the future of some of these assets from both companies or in this case, Showtime.

Showtime is a premium entertainment channel that offers original drama series and films. For those who aren't familiar with the brand would know it for shows like Billions, Dexter: Resurrection, Ray Donovan, Shameless and City On A Hill.

Since 2023, the remainder of Showtime's offering had been consolidated under the entity, Paramount+ With Showtime. With the Showtime trademark retained for Paramount's cable networks.

With the Warner Bros. Discovery tie-up underway, Paramount could look to retire (Paramount+ With) Showtime and consolidated it's remaining endeavours under HBO and CBS. This merger is intended to make them competitive in the long term.

Compared to HBO, Showtime and CBS, the brand that lacks in scale and familiarity in this scenario would be Showtime. Sure it has a couple of good shows but HBO and CBS had built franchises and you don't see their operations winding down.

Besides, a majority of HBO and CBS programming get licensed to various international broadcasters if not take up a large chunk of these broadcaster's schedule. In this scenario, Showtime would be left with the bits or serve as a plot filler.

June 2026 On Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, Discovery Family And Real Time Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Undercover Underage | Returning Shows: House Hunters International | More

Investigation Discovery 

Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event
New to Channel
Candid interviews with artists from Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and others reveal the darker realities of power struggles and exploitation.
First TX: 26 June
TX Day: Friday
TX Time: 21:00
Last TX: 3 July

Returning shows include Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders S2 on 15 June at 21:00 (ends 27 July) and On the Case with Paula Zahn S14A on 11 June at 21:00 (ends 27 August).

Travel Channel

Returning shows include House Hunters
International S141 on 12 June at 06:00 (ends 29 June) and Expedition X S4 on 11 June at 21:10 (ends 24 September).

Discovery Family

Three Men Four Wheels S1
NEW TO CHANNEL
Three automotive experts settle arguments, once and for all, to determine the greatest racing cars of all time.
First TX: 2 June
TX Day: Tuesday
TX Time: 17:35
Last TX: 30 June

Returning shows include Expedition Unknown S7 on 10 June at 21:05 (ends 3 July).

Real Time

Undercover Underage S1
NEW TO CHANNEL
Roo Powell and her team work to keep minors safe from online sex abuse.
First TX: 10 June
TX Day: Everyday
TX Time: 23:20
Last TX: 15 June

Chopped S22, S23
Competitors
race to turn mystery ingredients into
extraordinary
three -course
meals .
This
competition is all about skill, speed and ingenuity .
June Premieres
NEW TO CHANNEL
First TX: 8 June
TX Day: Weekdays
TX Time: 11:15
Last TX: 13 July

Beat Bobby Flay S31, S32
NEW TO CHANNEL
Talented chefs battle for the chance to take down
Chef Bobby Flay .
First TX: 9 June
TX Day: Weekdays



American Monster S6
NEW TO CHANNEL
Never -before -seen footage looks into the eyes of
ruthless killers hiding among us.
First TX: 17 June
TX Day: Weekdays
TX Time: 21:40
Last TX: 26 June

June 2026 On Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV And Food Network Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Sara Price: Chasing Dakar | Returning Shows: Jay & Pamela | More

Discovery Channel

BRAND NEW 
SARA PRICE: CHASING DAKAR S1
Raised in a racing family, nothing about Sara Price's rise was easy. Now, on her third Dakar attempt, Sara has her first factory drive with Defender Rally, and her best chance yet to become the first American woman to win the Dakar Rally.
First TX: 5 June
TX Day: Friday
TX Time: 19:10
Last TX: 19 June

BRAND NEW
NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN S1
Survivalists from around the world compete in a 40-day primitive bushcraft competition representing their homelands with partners, testing their skills for national pride and the largest cash prize in franchise history.
First TX: 10 June
TX Day: Wednesday
TX Time: 20:05
Last TX: 12 August

Returning shows include HOMESTEAD RESCUE S7B on 18 June at 20:05 (ends 23 July) and THE LAST WOODSMEN S2B on 30 June at 20:05 (ends 18 August).


TLC 

* For the rest of Africa

* BRAND NEW SPECIAL
Rubiales Vs Hermoso: The World Cup Kiss
Luis Rubiales faces star football player Jenni Hermoso in Spain's controversial criminal trial. Was the World Cup Kiss a sexual assault?
First TX: 2 June
TX Day: Tuesday
TX Time: 21:00
Last TX: 9 June

* BRAND NEW 
Design Down Under S1
Richie Morris and Georgia Ezra design unique homes in Melbourne, Australia.
First TX: 18 June
TX Day: Thursday
TX Time: 21:50
Last TX: 17 September

Returning shows include 90 Day: The Last Resort S3 on 17 June at 20:00 (ends 14 October) and Jay & Pamela S2 on 26 June at 20:00 (ends 21 August).

HGTV

BRAND NEW
Wild Vacation Rentals S1
Comedians and best friends D'Arcy Carden and Sherry Cola hit the road to discover the wildest vacation rentals across America.
First TX: 10 June
TX Day: Wednesday
TX Time: 22:00
Last TX: 1 July

BRAND NEW
World's Bargain Dream Homes S1
Across the world are dreamy houses at jaw - droppingly low prices, and expert local guides show house hunters how to dream big and own one!
First TX: 16 June
TX Day: Tuesday
TX Time: 21:00
Last TX: 21 July

Returning shows include My Lottery Dream Home S19 on 22 June at 21:00 (ends 3 August).

Food Network

Brand New
The Ultimate Baking Championship S1
Sixteen of America's most elite pastry chefs compete to win $50,000 and the title of Ultimate Baking Champion.
First TX: 5 June
TX Day: Friday
TX Time: 17:00
Last TX: 7 August

Brand New
100 Cooks S1
Host Terry Crews welcomes 100 of America's elite
home cooks to compete in unpredictable pro-chef level cooking challenges to win as much as $250,000.
First TX: 13 June
TX Day: Saturday
TX Time: 17:00
Last TX: 8 August

Returning shows include 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing S3 on 23 June at 17:00 and Beat Bobby Flay S39 on 29 June at 16:05.

ESPN Africa Will Begin Airing The NBA Finals In June 2026

NBA - CONFERENCE FINALS AND FINALS
The NBA conference finals are the Eastern and Western Conference championship series of the National Basketball Association.

The finals will begin 3 June 2026:
3 June: NBA Finals 2026 Game 1 
5 June: NBA Finals 2026 Game 2
8 June: NBA Finals 2026 Game 3 
10 June: NBA Finals 2026 Game 4

THE JAPANESE RUGBY LEAGUE – FINALS
Japan Rugby League One, formerly known as the Top League, is a rugby union competition in Japan. It is the highest level of professional rugby competition in the country. 

The teams participating in the final are TBC.
3rd place match will take place 6 June.
The final will take place on 7 June.

THE AFL (AUSSIE RULES)
The Australian Football League is the pre-eminent professional competition of Australian rules football. It was originally named the Victorian Football League and was founded in 1896 as a breakaway competition from the Victorian Football Association, with its inaugural season in 1897.

Key fixtures:
4 June: Hawthorn vs Bulldogs 
13 June: North Melbourne vs West Coast 
18 June: Fremantle vs Geelong 
20 June: GWS Giants vs Carlton 



Please note: 

All fixtures and schedules are subject to change. 
Broadcast times are provided in CAT (Central African Time) 

How to tune in to ESPN:

ESPN: DStv 218, StarTimes 248 
ESPN2: DStv 219, StarTimes 249

Nickelodeon Could Be Up For Sale As Paramount And Warner Bros. Discovery Await Approval From European Regulators

Paramount is looking to finalize it's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before the end of 2026. This deal doesn't face as much regulatory scrutiny as Warner Bros. Discovery's failed acquisition attempt by Netflix which would have concluded by mid 2027.

Both companies are expected to get early approval from the European Union in regards to this merger as Paramount's acquisition is seen as pro-competitive with the market share below 20%.

In a statement, it was revealed that Paramount was open to selling some of its channels as it's understood that there's an overlap between these two companies. Paramount owns Nickelodeon while Warner Bros. Discovery operates Cartoon Network.

In a scenario like this, Nickelodeon will most definitely take the fall alongside Nick Jr. and Nicktoons as Paramount would own Cartoon Network and Cartoonito. A licensing agreement will likely be placed to ensure a smooth transition.

Even though Nickelodeon's operations in Europe and Africa wouldn't be managed by Paramount as they own Warner Bros. Discovery. It should be noted that the company still owns the trademark and also the content to go along with it.

The buyer in question would own the linear operations and get all the revenue. They would be in contract with Paramount for shows like SpongeBob Squarepants and Wylde Pak while investing in their own content for the brand in these regions.

June 2026 On TNT Across Africa | Channel Premiere: The Matrix: Resurrections | Frightfully Young Stunt With Something In The Water | More

Channel premieres in bold

Frightfully Young
Stunt
TNT celebrates bold, fearless youth energy with a horror marathon where high-stakes create unmissable, edge-of-your-seat moments.
Tuesday, 16 June
17:00 Vicious Fun (2020)
18:40 Eight Legged Freaks (2002) TBC
20:30 Something in the Water (2024)
22:05 Final Destination (2000)
23:45 Spree (2020)

Under Fire, Under Pressure
Stunt
This June on TNT, Saturdays mean double the danger. Two back-to-back action hits where tension is nonstop, stakes are sky-high, and every fight pushes heroes to the edge.
Saturday, 6 June
20:00 Passenger 57 (1992) TBC
21:30 Escape from New York (1981)
Saturday, 13 June
20:00 Romeo Must Die (2000) TBC
22:00 The Survivalist (2021)
Saturday, 20 June
20:00 Training Day (2001) TBC
22:05 Ambulance (2022)
Saturday, 27 June
20:00 Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning (2012)
21:55 Deadlock (2021)

Protectors
Stunt
Anchored in the Father’s Day spirit, TNT delivers a powerful action event saluting protector figures fathers, leaders and unlikely heroes—in a thrilling, feel-good celebration.
Sunday, 21 June
13:55 Apocalypto (2006)
16:10 Skyscraper (2018)
17:55 U-571 (2000)
20:00 Hostage (2005)
21:55 We Were Soldiers (2002)

TNT Hit
Stunt
When Keanu Reeves steps back in, reality shifts. TNT Hits delivers a bold, mind-bending channel premiere on 5 June.
Friday, 5 June
20:30 The Matrix: Resurrections (2021) TBC

StudioCanal Acquires Minority Stake In Babylone Studio

Morgan Lewis advised STUDIOCANAL on its minority investment in Babylone Studio, a production group founded by Sébastien Borivent and Emmanuel Daucé, two renowned French fiction producers known for series including Paris Police 1910, Un Village Français, and L’Affaire Laura Stern.

Based between Paris and Abidjan, Babylone Studio aims to develop international content centered on contemporary, sophisticated stories deeply rooted in the diversity of the regions where it operates. The investment forms part of STUDIOCANAL’s international development strategy and marks a new step in its engagement with African creative ecosystems.

Babylone Studio will hold a majority stake in On Est Ensemble Productions, an Abidjan-based company led by Samantha Biffot and Pierre Ceccaldi, which has established itself as a leading player in audiovisual production in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 300 hours of programming produced each year, notably for CANAL+ Afrique. Babylone Studio is also supporting the launch of Hisia Films, a new French production company led by producer Sabine Barthélémy, in which Babylone Studio will hold a minority stake.

The Morgan Lewis team consisted of partner Sébastien Pontillo and associates Thomas Maincent and Romain Nowak.