Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Technology
Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville, hosted by the British construction expert himself, brings groundbreaking feats of construction on the edge of possibility, including the astounding Msikaba bridge in South Africa.
The series takes you on an exploration of the world's most extraordinary and precarious builds.
The six-episode series pushes the boundaries of what is considered achievable, showcasing architectural marvels that defy imagination.
From the construction of the world's largest ocean-going cruise liner, Icon of the Seas in Finland, to the groundbreaking Brenner Tunnel beneath the Alps on the Italy-Austria border, each episode highlights the skills, technology and engineering brilliance that make these awe-inspiring builds possible.
The series also takes us to Las Vegas to explore the creation of the largest spherical building in the world, the MSG Sphere.
In California, Daniel and his team tackle the Intuit Dome, the future home of the LA Clippers.
The first episode transports you to South Africa, where you can witness the construction of the cable-stayed steel deck Msikaba Bridge.
Finally, in the conclusion to the series, Daniel travels to Santa Clara, California, to join the construction team on the Pathfinder 1, the world's largest aircraft.
At the helm of Building Impossible is TV newcomer Daniel Ashville, a construction expert who has built his own construction empire from scratch.
With an infectious enthusiasm for all things construction, Daniel draws you into his world of ambition and perseverance.
His hands-on approach sees him actively collaborating with teams tackling these engineering challenges, demonstrating that the impossible can indeed become possible.
Daniel's journey into the realm of construction began during his childhood, igniting an obsession that led him to abandon his sports science studies at university.
This audacious decision proved to be a turning point, as he harnessed his unwavering determination and embarked on a remarkable 17-year journey.
From flipping houses to establishing The Ashville Group, comprising Ashville Construction for design and build residential projects, Ashville Aggregates and Concrete for aggregates supply and waste management services, and Ashville Plant Hire for equipment and machinery hire, Daniel has cemented his position as one of the UK's top experts in his field.
In the series premiere, "Africa's Mega Bridge": Prepare for a breathtaking journey to Africa as Daniel lends his expertise to the construction of one of the continent's longest cable-stayed bridges, spanning the awe-inspiring Msikaba Gorge.
Encounter the trials and triumphs alongside the team, including a daring big-rig delivery, navigating tight spaces, and friendly competition.
Together, they work tirelessly to erect the colossal pylon towers that will bear the weight of the extraordinary 12,000-ton deck, seamlessly connecting two destinations.
Glow Up 5
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Reality Competition
Supermodel Leomie Anderson steps in to host Season 5.
Each week, 10 of the most talented aspiring makeup artists will be judged on their creative skills and ability to perform under pressure in incredible professional assignments, from TV special FX to digital fashion week, global beauty campaigns to social media lives, as well as creating drag looks and working on celebrities for a huge red carpet event.
At the Glow Up Studios, these skilled artists will push their creativity and technical abilities to the limit as they strive to impress the judges - Val Garland and Dominic Skinner.
The two who fail to impress go head-to-head in a face off, where they fight to escape elimination.
After eight weeks, the last make-up artist (MUA) standing wins a contract assisting some of the world's top makeup artists and is crowned Britain's Next Make-Up Star.
In the Season 5 premiere: It's the MUAs' first assignment, and they're heading to a film studio in Greater London, the set of one of Netflix's biggest dramas: Bridgerton.
In the crowd tent, they meet hair and makeup designer Erika Ökvist, their first tough boss who they need to impress.
Working on supporting actors, the MUAs have to deliver flawless, flirtatious, mesmerising looks, but to catch Erika's eye, she wants them to take a risk within the makeup and surprise her... as long as it's in keeping with the Bridgerton world.
The MUAs are battling it out to win the chance of returning to the Bridgerton set to work on the series for a day.
The next day at Glow Up Studios, the MUAs anxiously wait to discover who underdelivered and will be penalised with 15 minutes less to complete their next task from the Creative Brief.
This week, they have to create a look on themselves which reveals a secret untold.
Keen to impress and longing for the coveted Ding Dong, the MUAs produce some jaw-dropping creations, ranging from a scientific experimental colour-changing makeup to an anxiety-driven look shown through polystyrene ball bumps under a bald cap.
Following the Creative Brief, the judges are tasked with making the difficult decision of choosing which MUAs will face the dreaded first Face-Off elimination.
The stakes are higher than ever as the MUAs are challenged to showcase their prowess in a make-up skill drill on identical twins, testing their ability to produce a flawless and on-trend look.
This time, it's the coveted chrome lip, a look that is not for the faint-hearted.
With the clock ticking and the pressure on, the MUAs put everything on the line to impress the judges and try to stay in the competition.
Only one MUA can emerge victorious, while the other must say goodbye and leave the competition for good.
Who will triumph in this epic battle of beauty?
First Wives Club 3
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Comedy
The series, like the 1996 film of the same name, is based in New York City.
It follows a group of women who band together after their marriages fall apart, and who find strength in their sisterhood - and of course a little revenge.
The modern television remake of the classic revenge comedy starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton now stars an all-star African American cast including Jill Scott, Ryan Michelle Bathe and Michelle Buteau.
This season, after neglecting their friendship, best friends Ari, Hazel and Bree reunite to navigate Hazel's public divorce, Ari's unsatisfying marriage, and Bree's cheating husband.
Together, the women learn as long as they have each other, they're unstoppable.
In the Season 3 premiere, "You Can't Hurry Love": Hazel gears up for her destination wedding to Nigel, Gary and Bree navigate conflicting schedules and career changes, and Jayla faces pressure to go public with Jacob.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Stop in the Name of Love": Hazel gets cold feet on her wedding day, Bree and Gary come to a realisation about their family's lifestyle, and the ladies receive devastating news.
Justified
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama, Western
Crime drama series based on the fictional character Raylan Givens, a US Marshal, from Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap, and his short story Fire in the Hole.
The series is set in the city of Lexington, Kentucky and the hill country of Eastern Kentucky, specifically in and around Harlan.
Timothy Olyphant stars as the tough, sexy, southern-bred but soft-spoken federal lawman, enforcing his own brand of, at times, extralegal justice.
Justified is the story of Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens, a true-blue hero and something of a throwback, given to wearing a Stetson and cowboy boots, carrying his sidearm in a hip holster – a weapon he only draws when he has to, and when he does he shoots to kill, because, as he sees it, that's the purpose of a gun.
Raylan was born and reared in the hill country of eastern Kentucky. It was in Harlan where he played ball, chased girls and dug coal.
And it was from Harlan, at age 19, that he ran, determined to become a US Marshal.
Now, years later, after shooting a gun thug in a Miami hotel and thereby incurring the wrath of his Marshals Service superiors, Raylan has been sent in punishment (and by fate?) to the one place to which he vowed he would never return – Kentucky.
The Chief Deputy of the Lexington U.S.M.S. office is Art Mullen, played by Nick Searcy.
Working alongside Raylan are fellow deputies Tim Gutterson (Jacob Pitts) – and Rachel Brooks (Erica Tazel).
Raylan, Art and the other deputies do what all US Marshals do – chase down fugitives, protect witnesses, transport prisoners.
But, being back in Kentucky, Raylan will also have to confront a past crowded with enough skeletons to choke a graveyard.
There's his old friend and fellow coal-miner, now fugitive bank-robber, Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins).
There's Ava Crowder (Joelle Carter), the cheerleader from his youth he always had a crush on; and ex-wife Winona Hawkins (Natalie Zea).
And, looming largest of all in Raylan's past, there's his career criminal father Arlo (Raymond J. Barry).
TVSA Show Page: Justified
Michelle Wolf: It's Great to Be Here
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Comedian Michelle Wolf wryly riffs on nude beaches, the gross things men like and the serial killer gender gap in this three-part stand-up special.