Julia
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Drama, Comedy-Drama
Julia is inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her long-running television series, The French Chef, which pioneered the modern cooking show.
Through Julia's life and her joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrity and America's cultural evolution.
At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with a shifting power dynamic.
In the series premiere, "Omelette": In 1962, Julia Child, a cookbook author, suggests hosting a new television series demonstrating home cooking techniques to an all-male studio group.
Island of the Sea Wolves
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary Series
Explore wild, wondrous Vancouver Island, where the ocean nurtures all life, from bald eagles who go fishing to sea wolves who swim in frigid waters.
Where the vast Pacific meets the wilderness of Canada lies a mysterious island, shrouded in mist and cloud, protected by some of the most violent seas in the world.
But peer a little deeper and we find something even more remarkable: a community full of charismatic animal residents, just waiting to show you around.
Join Cedar the wolf, Spiro the eagle, Sky the sea otter, and the rest of their neighbours on Vancouver Island in this series voiced by Will Arnett.
I Blew It Second Chances
Channel: Mzansi Wethu (DStv 163)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality
I Blew it revisits the candidates from seasons past, in order to help them redeem themselves, by offering them an opportunity to rewrite history.
Hosted by Tumi Morake.
Kookpunt 2
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food, Afrikaans, Reality Competition
New chefs come to show their stuff in the latest season of Kookpunt where they are challenged with strange ingredients like canned bamboo shoots, quail eggs and lobster powder.
Yolani Abrahams and Chris Erasmus once again manage affairs as we find out who will be crowned as the Kookpunt champion every week and walk away with the prize money.
In the Season 2 premiere: The R25,000 prize package beckons chefs Jacques, Lara and Sonja in the Kookpunt kitchen.
Celeb chef Reuben Riffel makes a guest judge appearance.
Log Cabin Living 5
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 15h00
Genre: Reality
Follow one family as they ditch the hustle and bustle and go on a journey to find the quintessential escape in Log Cabin Living.
They'll navigate this unusual real estate market as they search for their perfect log home retreat.
From access to everyday necessities, entertainment and recreational activities, to a whole new set of maintenance requirements, will they trade predictable living for a chance to live out their wildest dreams in a secluded log cabin?
In the Season 5 premiere, "North Georgia Mountain Cabin Search": A couple and their two sons love to experience the outdoors and are ready to ditch Atlanta's skyscrapers for the beautiful mountains of north Georgia.
They are on the hunt for a cabin with the perfect kitchen, wraparound porch and stunning views of the mountains.
Lira: DreamChaser 3
Channel: S3
TX Time: 17h30
Genre: Docu-Reality, Music
11-time SAMA winner, Ekurhuleni-born Lira has gone from success to success, from topping SA charts with her first title track and to three of her albums going platinum.
Her first live recorded DVD went on to become 4x platinum selling, knocking the likes of Celine Deon off the music DVD charts.
Lira has gone on to become an international success and continues to build her legacy.
Lira: Dreamchaser follows her on this journey, as she releases her 7th studio title.
Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Iliza Shlesinger returns to Netflix with her sixth comedy special, Hot Forever.
Iliza attempts to be the hilarious and poignant voice of her generation, boldly articulating the things we all wish we could say with topics ranging from every girl's ugly bra to how all adult men need to own a box spring.
Iliza is back in action as she performs for a lively Cleveland crowd.