Starting on
M-Net in November, 2009:
HawthornePremiere date: Monday 9 November 2009 at 19h30
Jada Pinkett Smith executive-produces and stars in Hawthorne, a character-driven medical drama about a compassionate, headstrong nurse who is a true everyday hero.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's Hawthrone Mini-Site
TVSA Recommends!HungPremiere date: Tuesday, 17 November 2009 at 21h30
Hung follows Ray Drecker, an unhappy history teacher and basketball coach at a Detroit high school who decides to turn his large penis into a money-making opportunity.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's Hung Mini-Site
The TakePremiere date: Thursday 19 November at 21h30
A four-part mini-series about Freddie, a free man who's spent a considerable stretch at Her Majesty’s Pleasure (in jail), and now he plans to take the underworld by storm.
As events unfold, his wife Jackie becomes increasingly unstable, not helped by the actions of her younger sister, Maggie, who is in love with Freddie's cousin, Jimmy. If you are a Jackson then your motto has to be: trust no one, because everyone in this criminal world is on The Take.
Dance Your Ass OffPremiere date: Friday, 20 November 2009 at 19h00
Overweight competitors are each paired with a professional dancer in the hope of impressing judges and the viewing audience - not to mention losing weight as well.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's Dance Your Ass Off Mini-Site
Resumes: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 3Premiere date: Friday, 27 November 2009 at 22h55
Please note: the season picks up from Episode 4, where it left off earlier in the year.
2 episodes back-to-back weekly
A comedy about three friends who own a bar in Philly. They get an unexpected boost in business when they inadvertently transform it into the hottest gay bar in town.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Mini-Site
SPECIALS
SkouspelOn: Saturday 7 November 2009 at 20h00
The annual Skouspel music spectacular at Sun City’s Superbowl. This year the event celebrated it’s 10th year.
The impressive line-up of artists includes Dozi, Laurika Rauch, Bok van Blerk, Juanita du Plessis, Chris Chameleon, Nianell and Jannie Moolman.
By The People: The Election Of Barack ObamaOn: Monday, 9 November 2009 at 21h30
HBO documentary which tracks Barack Obama's halting progress from long-odds candidate to front-runner in the 2008 presidential race - all the way to the White House.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's By The People: The Election Of Barack Obama Mini-Site.
Farrah's StoryOn: Saturday, 14 November 2009 at 22h00
This intimate documentary, filmed by Farrah Fawcett, her family and friends, follows the final two years of the star's life as she battled bravely against cancer.
For more about the show, see:
TVSA's Farrah's Story Mini-Site
American Music AwardsOn: Monday 23 November 2009 at 21h30
Who are this year’s most popular muso’s? The winners of the annual American Music Awards are chosen by the American public in a wide variety of genres. These genres include Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip-Hop, Latin Music, Contemporary Inspirational, Adult Contemporary and Alternative Music.
FHM Calendar ShootOn: Saturday 28 November at 21h30
The annual FHM model shoot which follows the schmodels as they prepare for the 2010 FHM calendar.
M-Net is on DStv Channel 101