Bookish
Channel: BBC Brit (DStv 120)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Period Drama
A six-part murder mystery series created, starring and written by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen).
The series follows antiquarian bookshop owner Gabriel Book (Gatiss) as he helps police solve a variety of mysterious crimes.
Bookish takes you into the chaotic and dangerous shadows of post-war 1946 London, where Gabriel Book's encyclopaedic knowledge of literature and history makes him an invaluable - if unconventional - consultant to the local police.
With razor-sharp wit and an entourage of charming social misfits, Book helps unravel London's most puzzling mysteries by turning to the thousands of books lining his shelves.
Bookish takes the cozy crime genre and injects it with danger, pathos, darkness and, most importantly, truth, creating a fresh and original show.
Bookish features three cases across six episodes, with an intimate mystery simmering beneath the surface: the unconventional marriage between Gabriel and his wife and childhood best friend Trottie, who runs the wallpaper shop next door.
In the series premiere, "Slightly Foxed, Part 1": It's Jack's first day as Book's assistant, but excavation of a nearby bomb site means the business of bookselling takes an instant back seat, because the site is full of skeletons.
And when local chemist Harkup is found poisoned in his shop, Jack realises that his new employer has an unexpected sideline: solving murders.
Nico Reynolds: Cook In, Cook Out
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Food
Chef Nico Reynolds prepares a collection of the most delicious summer dishes that are perfect for sharing with friends and family, and are guaranteed to bring some sunshine.
He serves up a wide variety of culinary delights such as lemongrass grilled mackerel, Irish stout pork tacos with pineapple salsa, cheesy grilled pizza dogs, beef and corn empanadas and flank steak endive wraps.
The Playboy Murders
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 23h20
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series, Anthology
This series reveals the dark side lurking behind the adult men's magazine in an anthology series recounting murders and mysteries that intersect with the world of Playboy.
This series is hosted and executive produced by former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison.
Stories featured include:
- Stacy Arthur, the middle-American mom who spent hours on Playboy's premium 1-900 number, attracting one fan's fatal obsession;
- and the Playboy Club romance of Carole Gold and husband Charles that puts a Bunny behind bars.
Also featured is former Playboy cyber girl Christina Carlin-Kraft, whose promising future is dashed after a night out on the town; and more.
In the series premiere, "Bunny Meets Bachelor": After a Playboy party hostess and model is found dead and dismembered in a dumpster, it ignites a tabloid media frenzy.
As police investigate her romantic partners, Jasmine Fiore's husband, a VH1 reality star, heads for the Canadian border.
Mark Normand: None Too Pleased
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
Mark Normand turns married life, fatherhood and hot-button topics into rapid-fire punchlines in this witty free-for-all where nothing is off limits.