A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 19h25
Genre: True Crime, History, Documentary
World War II was a dark time in human history, known for being the deadliest conflict in the history of mankind.
Human losses in the war are estimated to be between 70- and 85-million.
One factor that is often overlooked as a cause of death during the war is murder. Opportunistic killers used the chaos of war to commit various atrocities in the shadows.
A Serial Killer in Nazi Paris unearths the shocking story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a respected French doctor and town mayor - who was also a violent psychopath.
During World War II, as Nazi forces spread fear and paranoia across France, Petiot exploited the chaos, preying on Jews, partisans and fugitives desperate to escape Hitler's forces.
Posing as a Resistance operative, he created a fictional "escape network", offering passage to South America.
Yet there is no network.
Instead, Petiot lured his victims to a secret location in Paris, murdered them, stole their valuables and disposed of their remains in the Seine.
Soon, he was hunted by both the Gestapo - who believed he was a real Resistance member - and the French police.
Cornwall Air 999 2
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Reality, Docu-Reality
This documentary series follows the dedicated air ambulance crews of Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust as they race against time to save lives across the stunning landscapes of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Pilots and paramedics protect holidaymakers and locals who have got themselves into trouble.
In the Season 2 premiere: The crew fly in to treat a surfer having a heart attack.
They also face a battle against the Cornish weather to rescue a pensioner in distress.
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Following the recent death of both of her parents, Sarah Silverman finds laughter and solace in celebrating their lives, finds comedy in the darkest corners of life.
From deathbed binge-watching to an ill-timed fart, she navigates the absurdities of death in this standup special.
Her stories include unexpectedly finding the "deal of a lifetime" while planning their funerals to cherishing the bittersweet experience of hearing her mother's last words.
Untold: The Fall of Favre
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Sport
This documentary delves into Brett Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom and the scandals that marred his legacy.
Super Bowl champion. Three-time NFL MVP. Hall of Famer. But that's not the whole story.
This tell-all documentary unravels quarterback Brett Favre's legacy and pattern of unchecked behaviour, including an explicit text message scandal and his involvement in a massive welfare fraud scheme that shocked the nation.