Britain's Lost Battlefields
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 21h05
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama, History
This series vividly brings to life the stories of Britain's most famous battles, using a combination of storytelling, graphics and archival and drone footage.
Presenter Rob Bell talks to passionate historians, delving into the turning points and tactics of six battles that shaped Britain: Bannockburn, Hastings, Bosworth Field, Naseby, Boudicca's Rebellion aka the Battle of Watling Street and Kett's Revolt in Norfolk.
We retrace the footsteps of kings, dukes, peasants and heroic warriors on their route to battle and relive the nervous moments before battle commences.
In the series premiere, "The Battle of Bannockburn": With the help of historians, battle experts and re-enactors, Rob reveals the tactics and events leading up to Robert the Bruce's victory against the English on 24 June, 1314.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "The Battle of Hastings": Rob investigates the battle that put an end to the Anglo-Saxon monarchy and changed England forever as the land came under Norman rule.
Sweet Love
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Telenovela
Nature-loving botanist Katha Kumari Rathi is a bit reserved, but full of life.
Don't mention love around her - she doesn't believe in it. Not after what her mother went through.
Udayveer Jindal is a handsome, effortlessly charming chef who runs a cozy café.
When Uday and Katha's paths cross, sparks fly — and not in the romantic way. A heated argument leads to threats of revenge.
Where do they go from here?
In the series premiere: Compassionate Katha wins hearts with her thoughtful nature, while charming chef UV makes a vibrant entry, instantly clashing with her calm world.
The original Hindi title of the show is Kabhi Neem Neem Kabhi Shahad Shahad.
Noyontara: The Hidden Truth
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Telenovela, Supernatural
With a gift of seeing the spirit world, Noyontara's life is a spooky adventure and when she marries into the Sengupta family, a history of dark secrets unravels.
The series revolves around Noyontara, a young woman who has the rare ability to communicate with spirits.
Her life changes dramatically after she marries Dr. Surjo, a man of science who doesn't believe in the supernatural.
Upon moving into the enigmatic "Pari Mahal" (Fairy Palace), Noyontara, with the help of a mischievous ghost, must unravel the mansion's secrets and history to protect her husband from a dangerous fate, all while navigating the conflicting intentions of two women, both claiming to be her mother-in-law.
Bound by Love
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 22h35
Genre: Telenovela
Indu is thrust into the spotlight after she locks horns with a Bollywood star Ritesh.
Chaos ensues when fate forces the duo into a marriage of convenience.
Indu, a young woman reeling from the heartbreak of her boyfriend's sudden abandonment, boards a bus where she encounters a distressed pregnant woman in labor.
The woman gives birth to a baby girl on the bus and, overwhelmed, entrusts the newborn to Indu before fleeing the scene, leaving the child abandoned.
Deeply moved by the infant's vulnerability, Indu decides to adopt her, naming the baby Zoon, and commits to raising her as a single mother despite the challenges ahead.
The series explores themes of unconventional family bonds, redemption and romance, as Indu and Ritesh enter a marriage of convenience that evolves into genuine affection amid challenges involving Zoon.
The original Hindi title of the show is Bohot Pyaar Karte Hai.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Reality, Special
'Tis the season as Meghan shares her favourite holiday traditions, seasonal crafts and family recipes with friends old and new in this festive special.
Join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration.
Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs – with simple how-tos to follow at home.
It's a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition and a generous dose of joy.
Guests include Naomi Osaka, Tom Colicchio, Will Guidara, Kelly Zajfen and Lindsay Roth.
Guy's Grocery Games 7
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Guy Fieri sends four talented chefs running through the aisles in a high-stakes, high skills, grocery store cooking competition.
From students to grannies to celebrities, the competition is always fierce.
Each episode sees the chefs hit by real-world challenges like finding workarounds when all the essential ingredients are suddenly "out-of-stock," or having to create a masterpiece when they can only cook with "5 items or less" or on a $10 budget.
In the end, the food does the talking, as the last chef standing has the chance to make some serious cash.
In the Season 7 premiere, "All-Stars: Flavortown Flips Over the Judges!": Guy turns the tables on the show's All-Star judges by making Richard Blais, G. Garvin, Beau MacMillan and Aarti Sequeira compete in the kitchen.
First, they must eat their words and prepare an international lunch using only items that begin with the letter P and Z.
Then, they must prepare a decadent dinner using only ingredients from the produce aisle.
The two finalists must prepare a family meal that includes three strange ingredients from the Fieri Food Pyramid.
The winning judge learns how challenging the Shopping Spree really is as they race to earn money for their charity of choice.