SERIES ON M-Net (DStv Channel 101/102)
Chicago Fire (Season 1): This one you won't want to miss! From renowned
Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf comes this edge-of-your-seat view of
a job that often means the difference between life and death. Watch the
Firefighters, Rescue Squad and Paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 forge
headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way. The
series stars Taylor Kinney, Jesse Spencer and Eamon Walker and DStv
viewers can watch it from Tuesday 6 November 20:30 CAT.
The Fixer (Season 1): DStv presents yet another new series on M-Net, The
Fixer. Everyone has secrets, but only Olivia Pope can make them go away.
She is the former communications director to the US President and she is
The Fixer. She and her team of "gladiators in suites" will do whatever it
takes to make their clients' problems go away and newbie Quinn is
initiated into the group with trial by fire on day one. Tune in from
Tuesday 6 November 21:30 CAT.
M-Net MOVIES ACTION PLUS (DStv Channel 106)
M-Net Movies Action Plus brings you some of the biggest Superhero movies
to have hit the big screen during the month of November. From Captain
America: The First Avenger to X-Men: First Class, DStv viewers are sure to
find it on this action-packed channel. Here's when you can watch your
favourite superheroes save the world:
Captain America: The First Avenger: After being deemed unfit for military
service, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers for a top secret research
project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to
defending USA ideals. On Friday 2 November at 20:00 CAT.
The Green Hornet: Following the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to
his father's large company, teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to
become a masked crime fighting team. The movie stars actor and comedian
Seth Rogan, who also co-wrote it and will be screened on DStv on Friday 2
November at 22:00 CAT
UNIVERSAL CHANNEL (DStv Channel 117)
CSI: NY: It's the last chance for DStv's Universal Channel viewers to
catch the first season of this popular series. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise), a
former marine police detective whose calm exterior masks the pain of
losing his wife, leads a team of forensics experts as they investigate
crimes in the gritty urban jungle of New York. Taylor is assisted by his
partner Stella (Melina Kanakaredes), no-nonsense tough guy Don (Eddie
Cahill), and coroner Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper). Watch it on weeknights
from November 7 at 19:10 CAT.
SONY MAX (DStv Channel 128)
Enfusion: Here's one for the adrenaline junkies! This new reality action
series sees professional kick boxers squaring off against each other in a
variety of taxing games. These test not only their physical fighting
skills, but their moral strength too. Top athletes and kickboxing
champions, both male and female, from a number of countries are divided
into teams according to weight classes to go beyond their limits and
pursue victory at all costs. Watch it on DStv from Saturday 3 November at
20:00 CAT.
There's more entertainment on Sony Max with great Kung Fu action to look
forward to:
The Kid With a Tattoo: This Hong Kong action comedy from the Shaw Brothers
stable stars kung-fu star Wang Yu as a young man on a mission to clear his
father's name. Great choreography and action scenes, courtesy of Yuen Hua,
Yuan Pin and Wang Lung-wei, make this a rip-roaring martial arts ride.
Directed by Shaw Brothers veteran Sun Chung The Kid with a Tattoo will be
screened on Saturday November 3 at 21:00 CAT.
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman: The film tracks the homecoming of Li
Xunhuan (Ti Lung), the "sentimental swordsman" of the title, after three
years of wandering. But his plans to lead a normal life are ruined by a
group of martial artists who are hell-bent on killing him to prove their
worth as warriors. Tune in on Saturday 10 November at 21:00 CAT.
DISCOVERY TLC (DStv Channel 172)
Long Island Medium (Premiere): Many people live in hope and believe that
there is indeed a life beyond the grave. Theresa is a typical Long Island
mum, who believes that she has a very special gift- the ability to talk to
the dead. This brand new series follows her as she helps others to connect
with their deceased loved ones. As a psychic medium, Theresa has an
ability that most people can't comprehend. She says she is constantly
feeling spirits around her, she often feels compelled to deliver messages
to the friends and relatives the spirits have left behind. With a waiting
list of over two years, Theresa has turned numerous sceptics into
believers by enabling them to communicate with those who have passed on.
Join Theresa and her relatable and loving family as they deal with the
daily challenges of living with a psychic. Tune in to DStv from Tuesday 6
November at 21:10 CAT.
DISCOVERY ID (DStv Channel 171)
Dr G: Medical Examiner: Discovery ID heads back to the morgue with a brand
new series of Dr G: Medical Examiner. Every day, Dr Jan Garavaglia, one
America's top female forensic pathologists, attempts to determine exactly
how and why people died, often providing the vital evidence that leads
police to the perpetrator. In this series, Dr G is mystified by the demise
of a seemingly healthy teenager, and also investigates the death of a
depressed 69-year-old widower -suicide or murder? Plus, a disorientated
man slips into a coma and dies. Was he infected with rabies? Join DR G as
she tries to help the police solve these mysteries from Friday 2 November
at 21:40 CAT.
FOOD NETWORK (DStv Channel 175)
Heat Seekers (Season 1): Are you up for a tongue-torching trip with chefs
Aarón Sánchez and Roger Mooking as they take on some hot and spicy food
in different states? This spicy quest will see the two courageous chefs
with curious palates taste some lethally hot foods like the Creole gumbo
laced with Voodoo sauce, spicy oyster shooters, spicy doughnuts and
Jalapeno mac and cheese. There's also true 'hot' chocolate made with some
of the hottest chilli peppers out there. But there can only be one Chilli
Champion, and the boys' showdown is a pulled-pork sandwich so hot, that
even the chilli-loving locals can't take it. In South Carolina, chefs
Roger and Aarón discover the true meaning of Southern heat. They indulge
in tongue-torching dishes like! And then it's chef versus chef, as the
boys face off with a plate of killer nachos, drenched in Death Relish
salsa. Tune in from Monday 5 November at 10:35 CAT and at 16:50 CAT.
KIDSCO (DStv Channel 308)
Shelldon (Premiere): This series is certain to transport your imagination
to the wondrous underwater wonderland of Shell Land. Orphaned Shelldon,
along with best friends Connie and Herman the Hermit crab always prove a
formidable team when it comes to tackling the problems of the Earth's
oceans. While the troublesome trio's undersea exploits prove to be a lot
of fun and games, their mentor Dr Shell, ensures that there is always an
important lesson to be learnt about the environmental problems they face
as well. Tune in from 5 November at 09:35 CAT.
DISNEY JUNIOR (DStv Channel 309)
Tales of Friendship with Winnie the Pooh: November sees the launch of a
brand new short, Tales of Friendship with Winnie the Pooh. Each show
contains a bedtime story about friendship featuring much loved bear Winnie
the Pooh, and a bedtime song. New episodes of Tales of Friendship with
Winnie the Pooh can be seen every day from Monday 5 November at 12:00 CAT.
KIDSCO (DStv Channel 308)
Shelldon (Premiere): This series is certain to transport your imagination
to the wondrous underwater wonderland of Shell Land. Orphaned Shelldon,
along with best friends Connie and Herman the Hermit crab always prove a
formidable team when it comes to tackling the problems of the Earth's
oceans. While the troublesome trio's undersea exploits prove to be a lot
of fun and games, their mentor Dr Shell, ensures that there is always an
important lesson to be learnt about the environmental problems they face
as well. Tune in from 5 November at 09:35 CAT.
Family Day Movies: KidsCo proudly presents an entire day dedicated to your
favourite family movies. Highlights include The BFG at 12:00 CAT, in which
young orphan Sophie makes an unlikely new friend in the form of the Big
Friendly Giant. Later on at 20:00 CAT head to Redwall Abbey for the
feature-length Redwall adventure; featuring Matthias the courageous mouse
as he battles an evil rat.