Hitler and Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler: the "old lion" against the "German eagle". The "bear of Downing Street" versus "der Wolf".
Two radically contradictory personalities whose enmity represented the 20th century as the "age of extremes".
On one side is Winston Churchill, one of the most revered men of the century.
His humour, style, self-deprecation and audacity in the face of adversity is still regarded as a prime example of leadership and political courage.
He is one of the most popular political leaders of all time.
On the other side is Adolf Hitler, certainly the most hated leader in contemporary history.
His very presence, his regime and his ideas represent fear, xenophobia, racism and a hatred for humanity.
From 1940 to 1945, these two vastly contradictory personalities thought of nothing else but how to destroy each other.
For the first time, a film tells the story of this clash of the giants from their common experience in the trenches of the First World War until the end of World War II.
An imposing film all from the archives, brimming with life, plot twists and dramatic turns of events, based on meticulously coloured and remastered images.
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary
This 90-minute documentary takes you on the ultimate deep dive, from Peter Benchley's bestselling novel to the cinematic phenomenon that is Jaws and how the film continues to ripple through pop culture, cinema and shark conservation to this day.
You may think you know the full story of Jaws - but not until now.
Jaws @ 50 hails from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Documentaries, with the director himself diving back into the story that launched his career and earned him final cut on the film, a creative control he has maintained for the last 50 years.
This definitive account offers an unfiltered look at the chaos and creativity behind the making of Jaws, featuring never-before-seen footage from Spielberg's and Benchley's personal archives, including home videos and rare outtakes.
Through candid new reflections, Spielberg recounts the high-stakes production, from battling a malfunctioning mechanical shark and relentless weather delays to his own post-production PTSD and fears the film would end his career.
The documentary also reexamines the infamous "Jaws effect" - the wave of shark fear it unleashed - and reframes it as a legacy of awe, curiosity and enduring respect for the ocean's top predator.
Complemented by interviews with cast, crew, filmmakers and shark advocates, Jaws @ 50 captures the full creative and cultural shockwaves of the blockbuster.
In addition to Spielberg, the documentary includes exclusive interviews from original cast and crew, including:
Joe Alves (production designer)
Jonathan Filley (Cassidy)
Lorraine Gary (Ellen Brody)
Carl Gottlieb (Meadows, screenwriter)
Jeffrey Kramer (Hendricks)
Ian Shaw (son of Robert Shaw, who played Quint)
Jeffrey Voorhees (Alex Kintner)
John Williams (Composer)
There's also a who's who of modern filmmakers and superfans who reflect on how Jaws shaped their work and the cinematic landscape, including:
J.J. Abrams
Emily Blunt
James Cameron
Cameron Crowe
George Lucas
Greg Nicotero
Jordan Peele
Steven Soderbergh
Guillermo del Toro
Robert Zemeckis
The documentary airs on Saturday 26 July as part of Sharkfest 2025 on Nat Geo Wild.
Island Life 19
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality
Most people only fantasize about living on an island, but this series proves that an Island Life is possible for anyone.
Tropical dreamers are shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous.
The series follows everyday families in search of their own slice of paradise, proving that fantasy can be reality.
In the Season 19 premiere, "Adventures on Camano Island": A family of five wants a home with a view and ample outdoor space on Camano Island, Washington.
She dreams of a farmhouse but he's focused on shop space.
Kenan 2
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Comedy
Kenan follows the life of busy single dad Kenan Williams (Kenan Thompson), who is juggling a high-profile job as host of Atlanta morning show Wake Up With Kenan!.
He's also raising two adorable pre-teen daughters – the too-smart Aubrey and the silly, unpredictable Birdie.
As Kenan moves on from the loss of his wife a year earlier, his live-in father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson), his brother/manager/roommate Gary and his colourful co-workers all have strong opinions on the best way for him to live his life.
Rick was a carefree sax player when his own daughter was young and missed out on a lot of her childhood.
He's trying to make up for lost time as a larger-than-life grandad despite his penchant for getting into trouble.
Gary has long been in his older brother's shadow and he's ready to branch out on his own - with dating, business development and potentially his own place.
Kenan excels at his job with the help of his driven executive producer, Mika; and despite his ambitious co-host, Tami.
Mika can be tightly wound, especially when Gary, as Kenan's not-so-managerial manager, tries to insert himself.
She's a steady force and confidante to Kenan as he manages a demanding career and chaotic personal life.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Christmas Show": As the team prepares for the annual Holiday Spectacular, Rick attempts to unseat Tami as the leader of the band and Mika feels her work is unappreciated.
Meanwhile, Kenan is upset when Gary pursues a new client.
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Sharkfest
Bertie is in South Africa on his most dangerous mission ever: filming great white sharks without a protective cage as they hunt in the shallows.
Bertie heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet.
The wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean's most famous and feared predators, the great white shark.
Diving in the shallows without a cage, Bertie will attempt to film these huge sharks.
By entering their domain, he discovers the challenges they face on our rapidly changing planet.
Chasing the Sun
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Documentary Series, Sport
This documentary series charts the Boks' rise from dejection and under-performance to the pinnacle of international rugby, so vividly demonstrated when captain Siya Kolisi lifted the trophy in Tokyo.
From the intense pre-Championship training to the devastating loss to New Zealand in the pool stages and the triumphant final game against England, the series will allow South Africans to relive the highs and lows of the Springbok's path to their RWC victory.
The series starts long before the World Cup and tracks the Boks' path from also-rans, detailing how coach Rassie Erasmus got the team to believe in itself, to their remarkable coronation as world champions.
Erasmus appointed a new captain in Siya Kolisi and helped the team reclaim its identity. Defeat and denial were part of that difficult journey.
Chasing the Sun is a story of redemption with unprecedented access and exclusive contributions from coaching staff, players and commentators.
It is spliced with interviews with many of the key figures, adding perspective and context to one of South Africa's great stories.
The documentary is the story of how a team, a nation and the world came to discover that we are all indeed stronger together.