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Broadcast on: International
Active from: 01 Jan 1995
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Shows

Houdini

Genre: Drama, Miniseries, Period Drama
Channel: Lifetime Africa
Summary: From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold out concert halls in Europe, this two-part series follows the rise of the boy Erich Weiss as he becomes the man Harry Houdini, master escapologist.
Starring: Adrien Brody, Kristen Connolly, Evan Jones

Roots

Genre: Drama, Miniseries, Period Drama
Channel: History Africa, Lifetime Africa, e.tv, Netflix South Africa, eExtra
Summary: Historical portrait of American slavery, recounting the journey of one family and their will to survive and carry on their legacy despite hardship.

Texas Rising

Genre: Drama, Period Drama
Channel: ShowMax, History Africa
Summary: Texas Rising is an American period drama television miniseries that details the Texas Revolution against Mexico and the rise of the Texas Rangers.

The Bible

Genre: Miniseries, Docu-Drama, Period Drama
Channel: History Africa
Summary: Docu-drama miniseries which brings the Bible to life, letting the stories unfold through live action and computer-generated imagery and offering new insight into famous scenes and iconic characters.
Starring: Diogo Morgado, Roma Downey, Darwin Shaw

Top Gear USA

Genre: Magazine, Science/Technology
Channel: BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, SABC3, BBC Brit
Summary: Hosted by comedian Adam Ferrara, drift racer Tanner Foust and analyst Rutledge Wood, Top Gear explores the history of America, one lap at a time.
Starring: Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood

Vikings

Genre: Period Drama
Channel: M-Net Series Showcase, M-Net Edge, M-Net City
Summary: Vikings transports us to the brutal world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior who yearns to explore and raid the distant shores across the ocean.
Starring: Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen