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New Shows On M-Net In January 2008

Written by TVSA Team from the blog M-Net on 02 Jan 2008
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New on M-Net in January, 2008:

New Series

Big Bang Theory
Premiere date: Wednesday, 9 January at 19:00

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In this comedy series, highly intelligent physicists and roommates, Sheldon and Leonard, meet Penny, a beautiful woman who moves in next door. They soon realise that, outside the lab, they know very little about life.

The Coconuts
Premiere date: Wednesday, 9 January at 19:30

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M-Net’s new local sitcom is about the Greenes - a white family whose lives are turned upside-down overnight. After ignoring the warnings of a strange old man not to park their caravan on the burial grounds of his ancestors, they wake up to discover that have all turned black. At the same time the maid has become white. The Greenes panic and decide to start a new life as the Mbulis and that of course leads to many bizarre situations.

The Coconuts pokes fun at day-to-day South African characters, relationships, prejudices and stereotypes.

Damages
Premiere date: Tuesday, 15 January at 21:30

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Glenn Close headlines this legal thriller set in the world of high-stakes litigation in New York City.

When novice lawyer Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) accepts a position at a leading Manhattan law firm, her excitement at her good fortune quickly turns to trepidation as she becomes embroiled in a high-profile class action lawsuit that could prove more dangerous than she expected.

Parsons’ new boss and mentor, power attorney Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) is lead counsel in a legal battle against the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), one of the country’s wealthiest CEOs. Never one to back down from a fight, Hewes will stop at nothing to bring Frobisher to justice, even at the cost of those closest to her.

Pushing Daisies
Premiere date: 22 January, 2008 at 19:30

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This forensic fairytale follows Ned, a young man with a very special gift. As a boy, Ned discovered that he could return the dead briefly back to life with just one touch. Now a pie maker, Ned puts his ability to good use, not only touching dead fruit and making it ripe with everlasting flavour, but working with a private investigator to crack murder cases by raising the dead and getting them to name their killers.

But the tale gets complicated when Ned brings his childhood sweetheart, Chuck, back from the dead -and keeps her alive. Chuck becomes the third partner in Ned and Emerson's private-investigation enterprise, encouraging them to use Ned's skills for good, not just for profit. Life would be perfect for Ned and Chuck, except for one cruel twist: If he ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead, this time for good.

Feast of the Uninvited
Premiere date: Wednesday, 23 January at 20:00

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Feast of the Uninvited is the first of a new series of six-part South African mini-series.

Directed by Katinka Heyns, penned by PG du Plessis and featuring South African actors, Feast of the Uninvited is a love story set against the backdrop of the Anglo-Boer War.

During wartime, the social fabric of everyday life is torn to shreds. People’s futures become uncertain and in these desperate times they find themselves doing what would have been unthinkable during the secure times of peace.

To Captain Brooks, Harry the Welsh miner, the wealthy Van Wyk family and people like Daantjie van Wyk and his beautiful wife, Magrieta, the war became the ultimate test of who they really were. Never could they have imagined that such nameless fears, jealousies and hatreds lurked inside them.

Feast of the Uninvited stars Marius Weyers, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Jana Cilliers and her daughter Lika van den Bergh, Neil Sandilands, Cobus Rossouw, Albert Maritz and many more.

Private Practice
Premiere date: Thursday, 24 January at 19:30

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Private Practice is a spin-off of the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy.

Following a failed attempt at marriage reconciliation, neonatal surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery (Kate Walsh) moves to Santa Monica, California for sunnier weather and happier possibilities.

There, Addison reunites with friends from medical school, joining them at their chic co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center. She also discovers that the entire staff has their own life issues; the sexy alternative medicine doc who has one-night stands; the gynecologist who doesn’t know a thing about women and the therapist who doubts she’s doing any good at all.

Fortunately, the doctors are dedicated pros; it’s their private lives that need a little practice.

Are You Smarter Than a 5th grader?
Premiere date: Sunday, 27 January at 18:00



You boast a master’s degree in bio-chemistry, your general knowledge would impress the publishers of encyclopedias and you can solve riddles in seconds. But ARE you smarter than a 5th grader?

In M-Net’s new local game show, based on an international format, a succession of contestants have the opportunity to win a million rand by answering questions taken from Grade 5 school text books. It may sound easy, but a lot has happened since some of them were in Grade 5. Luckily there are 5 ten year olds in the studio to help the contestant.

Back to you
Premiere date: Thursday, 31 January at 19:00

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In the 1990s, the local TV news scene in Pittsburgh was dominated by one team: Chuck Darling (Kelsey Grammer) and Kelly Carr (Patricia Heaton). They had that elusive quality all news teams need: chemistry ... at least on-screen.

Off-screen, Chuck was a bit of a self-centered womanizer, Kelly a bit of an uptight know-it-all. When Chuck grabbed the chance to move up to a larger market, no tears were shed.

But after an embarrassing on-air tirade ended up on the Internet, Chuck found himself on the downswing career-wise. He even questioned whether his lifestyle of chasing women and living in hotels was as exciting as it used to be. When he gets the call to return to Pittsburgh, to reunite with Kelly and try to take the newscast back to Number 1, it's an offer he couldn’t refuse.

SPECIALS

Peter Pan - The Pantomime
On: Tuesday, 1 January at 13:00

At the end of each year, Janice Honeyman produces a pantomime at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre. This year she chose JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, which has seen many incarnations.

Starring in the production: Tobie Cronjé as the menacing Captain Hook. The role of Smee, Captain Hook’s bumbling sidekick, is played by Vusi Kunene and kykNET Idols winner Dewald Louw plays the courageous and gutsy title role of Peter Pan.

Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveShow
On: Tuesday, 1 January at 19:30

Backed by a 14-piece band, backup singers and dancers Justin Timberlake displays his ripped, raw and raucous sides in this full-length concert event filmed live at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Songs performed include "SexyBack", "My Love", "What Goes Around Comes Around" and "Cry Me a River".

1st Project - Play It To Break It
On: Wednesday, 02 January at 17:00

Play It To Break It is a recording of a live performance by South African industrial percussion group 1st Project.

Directed by Peter Heaney and filmed in front of a live audience at the Liberty Theatre on the Nelson Mandela Square, Play it to Break is a 60 minute show that aims at pushing the boundaries of audio and visual entertainment.

Conceptualised by Shannon Ellinas, who's also a member of the group, the show combines energetic performances, nakes torsos and musical percussion using drums, matchboxes, cane sticks, junk and marimbas.

Diana: Life Through A Lens
On: Sunday, 06 January at 13:00

The most photographed woman in the world, Diana, Princess of Wales was a media phenomenon. But how was the phenomenon created and who created it - Princess, Palace, media or public?

Jayne Fincher was an essential part of the process for the 17 years she photographed Diana. Through Jayne's eyes, this programme gives an insight into the workings of the press corps that followed Diana wherever she went, into the relationship between Princess and press pack, and how the public perception of Diana was formed.

2008 65th Golden Globe Awards
On: Monday, 14 January at 20:30

It’s time to roll out the red carpet with 2008’s first big awards ceremony.

For more than 60 years the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has honoured outstanding achievement in both motion pictures and television, making the Golden Globe Awards one of the few ceremonies to cover both industries.

R.E.M
On: Tuesday, 08 January at 19:30

From their humble beginnings, touring the US in a van in support of ‘Radio Free Europe’ to their arena tours around the world in support of chart-topping albums, R.E.M. have paved the way for diverse talents who acknowledge R.E.M’s knowledge and contribution to the rock world.

With a slow but steady rise from the indie ranks and college radio to mainstream acceptance, R.E.M’ success with its integrity fully intact has served as a model for thousands of young bands around the globe.

RETURNING SERIES

Weeds III
Premiere date: Tuesday, 1 January at 22:30

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Weeds returns for it's third season to expose more of the dirty little marijuana secrets behind the doors of seemingly perfect suburban homes.

Desperate Housewives 4
Premiere date: Thursday, 31 January at 20:30

An ABC promo feat. Jay Lo's "Mile In These Shoes":


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3 Comments

apex
03 Jan 2008 15:17

what a hectic line up..great variety of shows..

Dimago
07 Jan 2008 08:30

I am soooo loving Mnet right now!

Brown Shuga
07 Jan 2008 14:27

Did Mnet Holiday Channel have to end so abruptly & so suddenly?? My heart is bleeding, I enjoyed it so much!

The Desperate Housewives Promo rocks, can't wait!!!!

Someone please remind me to watch Private Practice!!!!!!!


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