Coming Up In January 2020 On Discovery Channel Africa

Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings
From Friday 3 January at 20:00
The most thrilling and dangerous races speed into action in this turbo-charged series. In each episode, Outlaws veteran "Chuck" serves as race master in a new city and on a new "no prep" track. There, 32 of the biggest names in no prep racing - including Street Outlaws favourites, as well as newcomers - will duke it out to become the ultimate "no prep winner" and receive a $40,000 first place prize. The stakes are high and the risks are even higher, as local crowds flock to each race to see which all- star driver will show up, and who will win it all. From Memphis to Kentucky, Texas to South Carolina, the drivers must prove their skills on a range of tracks in sometimes challenging conditions. And, as everyone gets close to the final race, the competition heats up, the cars speed up, and everyone fights as hard as they can to come out on top.

Legends Of The Wild
From Tuesday 7 January at 21:00
Around the world, there are startling reports of strange animal attacks against humans, new apex predators changing the natural order, and sightings of mysterious creatures. This compelling series follows two wilderness experts and childhood friends as they investigate, document and try to solve some of the most incredible mysteries of the natural world. Damian Duffy, a certified wilderness guide, and Matt Hoffman, a wildlife photographer and storm chaser are not afraid of dangerous situations. Together they journey deep into the wild, from Alaska to Papua New Guinea, to find the answers to some of the world's most hair-raising wildlife mysteries.

Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car
From Saturday 25 January at 20:00
In this high-octane series, car dealer supremo Mike Brewer is revving up for his toughest motor mission yet: to help hapless petrolheads trade up their unwanted vehicles to the car of their dreams. Along with his trusted mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestly, he meets clients and finds inventive ways to add value to their existing vehicle. He then flips it for a profit, reinvesting the proceeds in a series of trade ups that result in a dream car. From auctions and salvage yards to the workshop, Mike exposes the secrets of trading up, as he reveals how to add value, read markets and make deals so that owning that dream car could finally become a reality.

Alaskan Bush People
From Wednesday 15 January at 21:00
Deep in the Alaskan wilderness an incredible family was born and raised wild. Billy Brown, his wife Ami and their seven grown children are so far removed from civilisation that they often go six to nine months of the year without seeing an outsider. They've developed their own accent and dialect, refer to themselves as a "wolf pack," and at night, all nine members of the family sleep together in a one-room cabin. Simply put, they are unlike any other family in America. This series, new beginnings abound for the Brown family following the birth of baby Eli; and with new life changes are inevitable. What does the future hold for the unique wolfpack?

Coming Up In January 2020 On TLC Africa

Sister Wives
From Wednesday 29 January at 20:00
Kody Brown and his four wives Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn are back, and they've just moved their whole family from Las Vegas To Flagstaff. Moving house is never straightforward, but a family of 23 is sure to raise a few eyebrows - and their new neighbours aren't all happy. It's not just hostile neighbours they have to contend with; the family are also struggling to sell the houses in Vegas, and they're drowning in rents and mortgages. Even Kody starts to wonder if the move might be a mistake. With old tensions bubbling to the surface amongst the Sister Wives, it's a challenging time for the family - will things settle in time for Christmas?

My 600lb Life
From Friday 17 January at 20:00
Losing weight is a struggle for many, but for some it's a matter of life or death. This series follows the lives of people weighing over 600lbs as they embark on an incredible weight-loss journey to try and turn their lives around forever. Each episode follows the moving story a different individual as, under the supervision of straight- talking bariatric surgeon, Dr. Now, they undergo a dangerous gastric bypass surgery and life-altering dietary changes with hopes of losing hundreds of pounds. It's a huge undertaking as they each deal with addiction, dependence and helplessness, in the hope of finally achieving victory, pride and freedom from the prison that is their bodies.

Dr. Pimple Popper
From Saturday 11 January at 20:00
Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, sees all sorts of people who have various skin ailments. From blistering boils to mysterious bumps, she never knows what she will face on any given day and what she will need to help them fix her patients' problems. The cases continue to burst through her doors; they include a woman whose confidence was destroyed after years of bullying about the bumps that have plagued her face for 20 years. Will Dr. Lee will be the one to help remove these bumps with minimal scarring? And, a man has a significant growth on his leg that dangles near his genital area and causes issues when he goes to the toilet. Can Dr. Lee remove these unsightly lumps and bumps and transform these individuals' lives in the process?

Hot & Heavy
From Saturday 25 January at 21:00
Love comes in all shapes and sizes, but for three hunky men who have a preference for heavy women, there's no shortage of difficulty surrounding their mixed-weight relationships. In this series, three couples endure strain on their relationships resulting from the women being obese and the men being extremely attractive. The lovers bear the arduous struggle to conceive, difficulty coming out to friends and family, and navigate unplanned parenthood. While their love for each other is genuine, they face significant challenges. Will these relationships endure under the heavy weight of adversity?

Coming Up In January 2020 On Real Time Africa

Crikey! It's the Irwins
From Wednesday 22 January at 19:05
Terri, Bindi and Robert are continuing the legacy of legendary conservationist, Steve Irwin, in the very best way, running the extraordinary Australia Zoo in the jungles of northern Australia. This heartwarming series follows the family's incredible world, caring for over 1,200 animals, overseeing a world class wildlife hospital and conducting high-octane global conservation expeditions. The action continues with the building of a spectacular new home for their crocodiles in preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Australia Zoo. But, building it is only part of the challenge; they must move the crocodiles and alligators by hand! It's a good thing Robert has inherited his dad's fearless streak as he gets involved. Meanwhile, Bindi investigates a knee problem with the Zoo's largest giraffe, Terri helps Harley the Koala find love, and one of the family is set to undertake a dangerous mission: swimming with a huge reticulated python called Gloria.

The Vet Life
From Monday 6 January at 14:45
Charismatic vets and best friends Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Michael Lavigne and Dr. AJ Ross run a full-service veterinarian hospital and animal shelter together in Houston, Texas. These guys go above and beyond the call of duty to care for all kinds of animals, and with the new season the clinic is helping more animals than they ever have before. Dr. Blue handles an emergency after a pit bull has an unfortunate encounter with a raccoon. Dr. Ross helps a ferret who is having aggression issues, while Dr. Blue and Dr. Lavigne head out to an animal rescue to castrate a donkey named Kenny Rogers. But, as always, there's still room for plenty of action outside of their busy clinic: they place a bet on who will be crowned "The Pig Whisperer," and they have a surprise announcement for their wives!

Coming Up In January 2020 On Discovery Family Africa

Child Genius UK
From Wednesday 22 January at 19:20
Some of the country's most gifted 8- to 12-year-olds battle for the title of Britain's cleverest child in this compulsive series. Quizmaster Richard Osman asks questions difficult enough for adults to struggle with! The participants will be pitched against each other in a series gruelling rounds, overseen by British Mensa - the exclusive society for those with a high IQ. The series also follows the family life of the remarkable competitors, revealing their exceptional talents and the dilemmas their parents face in raising gifted children. As the competition intensifies, the intellectual rivals know that ultimately only one of them will walk away with the Child Genius trophy.

Animal Cribs
From Wednesday 1 January at 21:50
There's no question that pets help to make a house a home - but some residences need a little extra help. Designer and animal enthusiast Antonio Ballatore brings his visionary and innovative design aesthetic to pet lovers everywhere in this heart-warming series. Antonio, his project manager Grace, and his trusty hound Chewie the bulldog, along with a team of experts, transform drab, cramped homes and outside areas into functional, high- style spaces for both pets and the people they love. Antonio's excitement for both design and animals drives him to provide the very best for his clients and their four- legged, winged, and scaly friends. The newly-designed spaces, renovated specifically for the homeowners and their pets, feature design elements that enable them to become creative and purposeful spaces for all to enjoy.

The Zoo: San Diego
From Monday 13 January at 16:00
This engaging series goes behind-the-scenes at San Diego Zoo Global, whose mission is to save species worldwide while inspiring passion for animals and nature. Featuring two parks, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global is home to more than 700 species and 6,500 animals. The series goes to the heart of the action, introducing a range of animals including pandas, giraffes, koalas, elephants, mountain lions, two baby cheetahs and a flock of ostriches known as the "Spice Girls." From California condors brought back from the brink of extinction to Joanne the gorilla celebrating her fifth birthday, this revealing series tells the amazing stories behind the zoo's inhabitants. It also follows the animal care teams - keepers and veterinarians at both the Zoo and the Safari Park - and the projects putting this non-profit organisation at the forefront of wildlife conservation.

Ghost Hunters Debuts January 2020 On Lifetime Africa Along With A New Season Of American Beauty Star

Brand New Season
AMERICAN BEAUTY STAR S2
Starts 20th January, Mondays at 21:00 CAT Hosted by model Ashley Graham, makeup artst Sir John as mentor, and judged by Christe Brinkley, Leah Wyar and Yu Tsai, American Beauty Star season 2 kicks of when we meet 14 hair and makeup superstars who compete in a series of intense beauty challenges. The stakes are high as contestants are responsible for executng every aspect of their look, from the hair and make-up to everything in between. The judges use their expertse to decide who stays and who packs up their brushes. The winner receives $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a contract as a Consultng Beauty Artst with Revlon, an editorial feature in Cosmopolitan magazine, and an opportunity to design a signature collecton of Zenni Eyewear.

Brand New & Exclusive
GHOST HUNTERS
Starts 22nd January, Wednesdays at 21:00 CAT
Meet a team that is commited to discovering the truth to give relief to those plagued by paranormal actvity and will follow the evidence they uncover wherever it may lead. The paranormal T.V series is led by Grant Wilson, and his handpicked group of professional ghost hunters as they use their decades of feld experience to investgate hauntngs across America. Engaging with forensic experts, historical records and the most innovatve technology available, the squad will help everyday people who are struggling with unexplained supernatural phenomena.

LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
THE WRONG STEPMOTHER
4th January, Saturday at 19:20 CAT
Michael lost his wife a few years back and now lives alone with his two daughters, Lily and Nicole. This all changes when he meets his new girlfriend, Maddie. As Lily gets to know Maddie, she becomes suspicious of the woman who is always there with a helpful hand. Even Lily’s guidance counsellor, Ms. Price, becomes concerned about Maddie who poses as the girl’s new stepmother. Does she love them or just want a family of her very own.

THE WRONG TUTOR
11th January, Saturday at 19:20 CAT
A seductve teen, Emily, befriends a star high school athlete, Eric, who needs help with his schoolwork. Emily schemes her way into his life and convinces Eric’s mother, Carol, that she is perfect for her son untl she turns out to be the wrong tutor.

THE WRONG TEACHER
12th January, Sunday at 19:20 CAT
Successful teacher and author, Charlotte Hansen has a passionate, one-night stand with a younger man, Chris Williams. She fnds out later he is 18 years old and a new transfer student at her high school. Now, he will not let go of her. While Principal Burns and Vice Principal Clark discover there is something going on between teacher and student, Chris will stop at nothing to have her for himself. Just how far will he go to get what he wants?

THE WRONG FRIEND
18th January, Saturday at 19:20 CAT
The moment Riley meets Chris, she thinks he is handsome, charming and afectonate. He seemed perfect, but afer a party at his house, Riley sees that Chris has a darker side. His adoraton turns to obsession, her dream into a nightmare and she must fgure out what he is after.

THE WRONG CHEERLEADER
19th January, Sunday at 19:20 CAT
Becky Simon is a smart, studious high school senior who has a lot of friends but has gone largely unnotced by the boys at school. But it all changes when she tries out and gets on the Cheerleader Squad lead by Ms. Flynn. She even catches the eye of the charming new student, Rob Brous. He seems perfect untl his afecton turns into obsession and will stop at nothing to get Becky. Did he mess with the wrong cheerleader?

THE WRONG CRUISE
25th January, Saturday at 19:20 CAT
When a mother takes her teenage daughter on a cruise for some much-needed bonding, the two unexpectedly fnd themselves falling for a couple of very handsome passengers. However, when they leave the ship for a port excursion, they quickly realise that they’ve been drawn into a web of deceit. The two manage to escape, but now they find themselves stranded in a foreign country with few resources and two very dangerous men on their trail.

THE WRONG CRUSH
26th January, Sunday at 19:20 CAT
High school track star, Amelia, is running from a troubled past where her behaviour, fuelled by alcohol and drug use, helped contribute to the death of her best friend and put a huge strain on her relatonship with her mother. Amelia thinks her troubles are behind her, untl she meets a new admirer who is a recent transfer student. Despite making it clear that she is in a commited relatonship, this new stranger is constantly bumping into her and tries to seduce her. Now Amelia must keep this new crush in check before her past comes back to haunt her.

The UnXplained And Watergate Premieres In January 2020 On History Africa Along With New Seasons Of Oak Island And In Search Of

Brand New Season
ANCIENT ALIENS S12 B
Starts 17th January, Fridays at 18:25 CAT Ancient Aliens is back with a new season, exploring the controversial theory of whether extra-terrestrials visited Earth millions of years ago. From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to contnued mass sightngs in the US, each episode in this hit HISTORY series gives historic depth to the questons, speculatons, provocatve controversies, frst-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age- old debate. This season explore how in the 21st century, mainstream scholars, scientsts, and world governments have for the frst tme openly joined the hunt for intelligent life beyond Earth. But while such an efort has never been made public before, in reality, the search for proof of extra-terrestrial life has been underway for decades. Did intelligent beings from outer space visit the Earth thousands of years ago?

Brand New Season
IN SEARCH OF S2
Starts 17th January, Fridays at 19:20 CAT Hosted and executve produced by Emmy- nominated actor Zachary Quinto and inspired by the iconic 1970’s franchise, the series examines unexplained phenomena from all over the world. This new season will reinvent the mystery anthology approach for a new generaton. In Search Of will take on a topic and extend it for as long as the mystery sustains. Such topics include sea mysteries like “The Loch Ness Monster”, “The Lost Colony of Roanoke Rather” and “The Bermuda Triangle”. No stone is lef unturned as each lengthy episode airs as a series of specials with each topic revealing arrestng new evidence.

Brand New Season
THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND S7
Starts 17th January, Fridays at 20:15 CAT Rick, Marty and the Oak Island team are back for the biggest season yet bringing with them more determinaton, resources and technology than ever in their quest to solve the 224-year old treasure mystery. Afer seismic testng conducted at the end of last season revealed a possible sunken ship buried in the triangle-shaped swamp, the team will use sonic core drilling, strategic dives and fnally a historic big dig to fnd out what could be buried below. Now fully partnered with fellow land owner, Tom Nolan, the son of the late, Fred Nolan, Rick, Marty and Craig Tester will have unprecedented access to areas of the island that they hope will yield answers and treasure.

Brand New & Exclusive
THE UNXPLAINED
Starts 17th January, Fridays at 21:10 CAT From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island comes The UnXplained, a non-fcton series that explores the world’s most fascinatng, strange, and inexplicable mysteries. Hosted and executve produced by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner, each episode will feature compelling contributons from scientsts, historians, witnesses, and experiencers, each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible can happen. From mysterious structures like Florida’s Coral Castle and so-called ‘evil’ places like the cursed ‘White City’ of Honduras to strange creatures and bizarre rituals, The UnXplained will explore subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries.

Brand New & Exclusive
WATERGATE
Starts 26th January, Sundays at 20:15 CAT
Watergate is a detailed documentary series that chronicles one of the biggest criminal conspiracies in modern politcs. Featuring a roster of some of the most important media, legal and politcal fgures from the scandal, including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste, and many others. On the night of June 17, 1972, a security guard in the Watergate ofce complex in Washington, DC called the police when he found a door repeatedly taped open. The police discovered five men dressed in business suits who were in the process of installing bugs and photographing documents in the headquarters of the Democratc Natonal Commitee. Thus, began the most explosive scandal in American history. Watergate tells the full story of the conspiracy led by Nixon and his White House staf, and how they were brought to justce.

Three New Telenovelas Coming In January 2020 To Telemundo Africa

Close Enemies (Enemigo Íntimigo)
Premiere Date: Monday 20 January At 22:00 CAT/21:00 WAT/23:00 EAT
Young Mexican dreamer and rebel Ignacio "Nacho" Montero helps Pablo Escobar change the world of drug trafficking forever.

Almost Yours (Un Poquito Tuyo)
Premiere Date: Monday 6 January At 20:00 CAT/19:00 WAT/21:00 EAT
The life of Antonio Solano, a good and hard-working man whose family abuses him and only wants him to provide for them, changes when he meets Julieta Vargas.

El Barón
Premiere Date: Monday 13 January At 23:00 CAT/22:00 WAT/00:00 EAT (Tuesday 14th)
Young Mexican dreamer and rebel Ignacio "Nacho" Montero helps Pablo Escobar change the world of drug trafficking forever.

REPEATS:
My Perfect Family
Premieres: Saturday 11 January At 12:00 CAT/11:00 WAT/13:00 EAT

The Del Monte Dynasty
Premieres: Saturday 11 January At 15:20 CAT/14:20 WAT/16:20 EAT

The Impostor
Premieres: Monday 20 January At 16:10 CAT/15:10 WAT/17:10 EAT

New Teen Channel To Launch In December

A new television channel dedicated to teenagers in Africa has been birthed by filmmaker Charles Novia and will start broadcasting in December. Called Teen Africa TV, the channel marks a major limestone in the history of broadcasting in Africa as it is the first indigenous television channel for teenagers in Africa.

“Teen Africa TV is a new and exciting niche television channel poised to be the first platform for teenagers in the African broadcast space, running for 24 hours daily across African countries and targeting first line audiences of pre-teens, teenagers aged 13 to 19 as well as young adults and family,” said Novia.

Novia further stated that “We are creating the biggest content library and resource for teenagers across Africa and we have the best of original content on the channel. Teen Africa TV will also be online and our projections in the next two years is to launch in the United Kingdom, giving the Diaspora African Teens a taste of the pulsating values and creativity of the African youth experience. There’s nothing like this and we are building the biggest visual ecosystem of teens and young adults in Africa.”

The channel will offer talk shows, lifestyle, educational, entertainment and events programmes that are specifically tailored for teens.

The new channel which will start broadcasting in Lagos on December 1 will be heralded by a spectacular ceremony tagged ‘The Biggest Teen Party in Africa’. The official launch is expected to be graced by teens from across the country at the Balmoral Events Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event will be transmitted live on terrestrial and satellite television and also streamed live online. Teen Africa TV will be on DStv and GOtv and other streaming platforms.

Openview To Add Fight Sports And Rewind From 18 November

During the course of 2019, eMedia Investments' has been so silent on the new channel front with the sudden loss of eBella, Kruiskyk, Trace Sports Stars, Kwese Free Sports and Da Vinci Kids now they are set to launch two new channels from Monday 18 November on Openview.

Rewind is a retro channel from eMedia Investments similar to the SABC Encore channel packaged on MultiChoice's DStv with old programming like Madam & Eve and Backstage series that viewers have come across on e.tv. It takes up the channel 109 spot where the deceased eBella once reserved.

Fight Channel (Fight Sports) is a TV channel specialized in fighting sports and unique in Europe regarding its content. Only a few similar channels exist in the world. Its program includes world’s biggest fighting sports promotions’ events when it comes to boxing, kickboxing MMA or other fighting sports. This channel takes up the liquidated Econet's Kwesé Free Sports slot on channel 115.

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