Plan B
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Miniseries, Afrikaans
Miniseries based on the novel by Deon Meyer which tells the story of the hunt for a stolen painting by three people with different interests in it.
Plan B is the story of a man with a military background, Ivan Malan, and his partner, Paul Schmidt, who rob a gangster and steal The Fire Maiden – a painting by the Dutch master Vermeer worth €30-million.
Meanwhile, Ragel Bergh is swindled out of her inheritance by the slick conman Joshua Lansky.
All seems lost for her, but then she crosses paths with Ivan and Paul via an art appraiser.
All three of them want the same thing badly: The Fire Maiden.
Main Characters
Ragel Bergh (Amalia Uys)
Ragel is the owner of a bookstore swindled out of her inheritance by Joshua Lansky, the conman son of a gangster.
Ragel loves the finer things in life – good food, books and music - and when it comes to art she prefers older, classical works.
Ivan Malan (Tim Theron)
Ivan hides his dark past as a member of a secret intelligence unit behind a sharp sense of humour.
He had a difficult childhood and had to fend for himself from an early age and after almost ending up in prison, he was recruited by Schmidt to work for the unit.
Since the dissolution of the unit, the two men work together to track down stolen goods for wealthy clients.
Paul Schmidt (Arnold Vosloo)
Paul puts the knowledge and talents he acquired through his work with the intelligence unit to good use in his later years.
He is a widower and sees Ivan as the son he never had.
With a love for literature, art and theatre, he and Ragel quickly find common interests.
Joshua Lansky (Armand Aucamp)
Joshua is the conman who swindles Ragel out of her inheritance.
He is the son of a criminal mastermind and gang boss – a father who not only emotionally crippled his son but also stole him away from his mother.
Joshua had dreams of becoming an artist, but he lacked the necessary talent.
Margot Law (Rolanda Marais)
Margot and Joshua occasionally share a bed, but that's not the only thing they share – both are equally insecure.
Margo is the life of every party and a socialite, but she knows it's just a facade.
Zeev Lanksy (André Jacobs)
Zeev is a gangster and Joshua's father. He is a former war criminal and a man who thinks money can buy everything.
No matter how hard he tries, high society just won't accept him.
He had hoped Joshua would study law and help him gain political influence, but unfortunately, his son is a huge disappointment to him.
Joe Moroko (Sobantu Nqayi)
Joe is a former colleague of Ivan trying to lead a new life while hoping his past won't catch up with him.
Joe, like Ivan, is an experienced fighter and shooter and has a gift for taking on different personalities.
He is charming and comfortably fits into the world of the super-rich.
Kate Maponyane (Wanda Banda)
Kate is a computer whiz who can crack any computer and is undoubtedly the smartest in the team – something she likes to remind them of.
Her main goal in life is to make money and she sees friends as a danger to her safety.
So, she spends most of her time alone in her stylish apartment.
Hildegard Klaus (Dorette Potgieter)
Hildegard is an art lover who makes a living as an art appraiser.
She is stylish, attractive and has been married a few times.
She sets high standards for everything and everyone, and it takes her a long time to trust people.
Other cast members include Roberto Kyle, Devonecia Swartz, André Weideman, Anrich Herbst, Marguerite van Eeden and Dylan Williams.
TVSA Show Page: Plan B
Bitter Sweet Love
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Telenovela
In the heady world of music, Vandana wishes to resurrect her father's legacy.
But for Kunal, music equals business.
Will fate bring them together?
In the series premiere, "Vandana Makes a Promise": Kunal returns to Mumbai in search of a voice that will lead his music company to its peak.
Meanwhile Vandana, an ambitious singer, promises Vijay that she will fulfil his dream.
The original Hindi title of the show is Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si.
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 37
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Food, Reality, Travel
Guy Fieri knows a thing or two about hearty, flavoursome food, and in this series he travels across America - and beyond - in search of the best "greasy spoon" eateries.
These diners, drive-ins and dives have been doing it right for decades, and these days they're booming again.
Run by a whole new generation of owners, these joints serve up delicious home-made food and Guy is hitting the road to check them out.
In the Season 37 premiere, "Chicken and Ribs": This trip, Guy's flyin' with chicken and so much more.
In Santa Barbara, California, a butcher-restaurant combo is saucing up their chicken tacos and going fried on a stellar sandwich.
In Delray Beach, Florida, an homage to mom includes a mouthwatering meaty pasta and off-the-hook seafood stew.
Then in Las Vegas, a wild chef is going over the top with his gorgeous Thai creations.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Meat and Sweet": This trip, Guy's pilin' up the meat along with a little sweet.
In Santa Barbara, California, a hidden gem is puttin' out funky fusion like fried chicken bao buns and Korean paella.
In Boynton Beach, Florida, a bomb butcher is creating elevated porchetta and scratch-made hot dogs.
And in Boca Raton, Florida, a food truck is stacking up a carnivore's dream and cooking brownie cheesecake right into a jar.
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
The old man's back — out of the clubs, onto the screen, comedian Dave Attell brings it hard in this rapid-fire, no-holds-barred performance.
The special was filmed at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco.