The Pursuit of Love
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h30
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Freedom, friendship, sex and love. Impatiently waiting for life to begin, two cousins are thrust into a decadent, whirlwind adventure.
Adapted and directed by Emily Mortimer, The Pursuit of Love is a romantic comedy-drama about love and friendship, starring Lily James as the charismatic and fearless Linda Radlett, and Emily Beecham as her best friend and cousin Fanny Logan.
Consumed by a desire for love and marriage the two women are on the hunt for an ideal husband, but their friendship is put to the test when they choose very different paths.
Whilst Fanny settles for a steady life, Linda decides to follow her heart, to increasingly wild and outrageous places.
As social and political divisions split the nation, their diverging choices raise personal questions that remain intensely relevant today – questions about freedom, about love and sex, and the mystery of the human heart.
In the series premiere: 1920s, Oxfordshire.
On the brink of adulthood, Linda Radlett and her beloved cousin Fanny Logan are stuck in the countryside, impatiently waiting for life to begin so they can escape the confines of Alconleigh.
Linda, who has lived her life under the terrifying regime of Uncle Matthew, dreams of excitement and adventure.
But Fanny, abandoned by her mother and raised by her Aunt Emily, is more concerned with comfort and stability.
When their glamorous neighbour Lord Merlin brings Tony Kroesig to their coming out ball, Linda falls hopelessly in love with him.
However, sensing Fanny's disapproval of the match, it's not long before Linda pushes Fanny away and leaves her beloved cousin feeling left behind.
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Documentary Series
Models, judges and "ANTM" insiders — including Tyra Banks — look back at the reality show's complicated legacy in this eye-opening documentary series.
What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns and controversies that still fuel viral moments today.
This three-part documentary series features unprecedented access to former contestants, judges and producers.
Reality Check exposes the show's complicated legacy and asks a provocative question: how far are we willing to go for entertainment?
Bobby's Triple Threat 4
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Bobby Flay's competition skills are legendary and as host of Bobby's Triple Threat, he has handpicked a trio of top-notch chefs to represent him as the next generation of culinary titans.
New York chef and restaurateur Ayesha Nurdjaja is the newest titan, joining Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson to take on highly skilled competitors in three head-to-head cooking rounds with surprise featured ingredients for a chance to win $25,000.
The elite chefs entering Bobby's speakeasy kitchen are a culinary murderers' row, including heavy hitters Maneet Chauhan, Nini Nguyen, Dale Talde, Jet Tila and Bryan Voltaggio.
In the Season 4 premiere, "Titans vs Nini Nguyen": Bobby introduces the newest titan Ayesha Nurdjaja who joins Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson in the exclusive club.
Bobby is not taking it easy on them as he invites top-tier competitor Nini Nguyen to challenge the trio in three rounds judged by the culinary royalty Daniel Boulud.
In addition to Maneet Chauhan, Dale Talde, Jet Tila and Bryan Voltaggio, competitors include Karen Akunowicz, Avishar Barua, Adrianne Calvo, Martel Stone and Michelle Wallace.
Selena + Restaurant
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Food, Reality
Global megastar Selena Gomez takes the next step in her culinary adventure as she heads out of her home kitchen and into the professional kitchens of some of LA's hottest restaurants.
Gomez will be accompanied by best friend, Raquelle Stevens, as her cooking skills are put to the test by the best in the business.
Over six episodes, chefs Shirley Chung, Keith Corbin, Stephanie Izard, Andrew & Michelle Muñoz, Wolfgang Puck and Marcel Vigneron will teach and test Selena to see how quickly she can learn the ropes with the ultimate goal of creating a dish good enough to make each restaurant's menu.
Each chef will also highlight a charity that is meaningful to them during each episode, with all of the featured non-profits receiving a donation to further their cause.
In the series premiere, "Selena + CUT Steakhouse": Selena and Raquelle head to Chef Wolfgang Puck's restaurant, CUT Steakhouse, in Beverly Hills.
Thrown straight into the fire, Selena must pass an initial test and master one of Wolfgang's classic dishes before creating her take on a spicy seafood dish in a bid to have it placed on the menu.
Then, it's off to the kitchen of Los Angeles Dumpling Queen Shirley Chung, who welcomes Selena into her restaurant, Ms Chi, where the two make a fusion version of a beloved dish from Selena's childhood.
Selena, Raquelle and Shirley fold dumplings and dance around the kitchen as Selena attempts to deliver a dish good enough to make the menu.
Additional excursions include Hollywood hotspot Lemon Grove with Chef Marcel Vigneron; Texas BBQ at Moo's Craft Barbecue with Andrew and Michelle Muñoz; a visit with Chef Stephanie Izard at her restaurant Girl & the Goat, and a stop at California soul food restaurant, Alta, with Chef Keith Corbin.
Bake Off: The Professionals 6
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 18h10
Genre: Food, Reality Competition
Liam Charles and Tom Allen host the toughest Bake Off on TV.
Twelve teams from top hotels, restaurants and small businesses compete to be crowned best patisserie team in Britain.
Once again, judges Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin set exceedingly tricky challenges, to test the teams' creativity and precision.
From towering, skyline-inspired chocolate constructions, to geometric tarts with moving parts, these incredible creations showcase bakers at the peak of their profession.
The competition is whittled down week by week, until finally the best three teams compete to be crowned the winner, by making a mind-blowing historical banquet for friends and family.
In the Season 6 premiere, "Opéra Aux Fruit and Banoffee Pie": Without proper recipes to hand, a brand-new batch of pastry chefs must create 36 individual opéra aux fruit and one chocolate amenity.
In the second challenge, the teams transform the classic banoffee pie into an incredible fine-dining experience.