Starting on
SABC2 in June, 2009:
Vodacom ThumbwarsPremiere date: Thursday, 4 June 2009 at 19h30
Vodacom Thumbwars is an Amazing Race type reality show in which contestants use SMS’s as their means of communication, to compete in a treasure-hunt for a prize of R1 million.
Hosted by Craig Urbani, contestants compete in teams of two and travel to 20 desinations across South Africa, relying on their wits and cellphones to race for the win.
The Age Of AidsPremiere date: Thursday,
11 June 2009 (Time to be confirmed)
A four-part international documentary series made in 2006, to mark the 25th anniversary of the first reported case of Aids. The series looks at the disease as a pandemic and discusses it with experts and researchers, as well as patients.
Monk 5Premiere date: Sunday, 21 June 2009 at 22h00
Monk returns for a fifth season. In the premiere episode: After Michelle Cullman lures Jack Leverett to her apartment for an illicit tryst, Jack becomes furious when he discovers a hidden video camera.
Jack and Michelle struggle over the camera, the fight escalates, and Michelle winds up dead. Jack wipes away his fingerprints, grabs the camera, and flees the scene.
The next day, Monk and Natalie arrive at Michelle Cullman’s apartment to investigate. In addition to Capt. Stottlemeyer and Lt. Disher, there’s a new face on the scene, a big time Hollywood actor named David Ruskin. Ruskin is set to play Monk in an upcoming movie, and he wants to follow Monk around as research for his new role.
Monk is excited, but Natalie is concerned that Ruskin could hinder the recent progress Monk has made with Doctor Kroger. Monk ignores Natalie’s warnings, and shows off for Ruskin by making several flashy deductions and discoveries at the crime scene.
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