World War II with Tom Hanks
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 21h05
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Factual
This 20-episode documentary series reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century, offering a deeply human portrait of how the modern world was forged in the fires of global conflict.
For more than 80 years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history.
World War II with Tom Hanks offers a sweeping and definitive retelling of the war, drawing on rarely seen archival material, evocative storytelling and insights from leading historians.
Narrated by Tom Hanks - whose lifelong passion for history has informed some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era - the series captures the full arc of the global conflict.
The series spans the global conflict from the opening shock of Germany's invasion of Poland through the rise and fall of the Axis powers.
It captures the ferocity of battles fought on land, sea and air - from Stalingrad and Normandy to the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the jungles and islands of the Pacific.
The series explores the human cost of total war, including the Holocaust, civilian resistance and life on the home fronts.
It also reveals the hidden wars of espionage, codebreaking and industrial might that shaped the outcome of the conflict.
There's an exploration of the actions and decisions of pivotal wartime leaders - Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Erwin Rommel, Joseph Stalin, Hideki Tojo and Adolf Hitler.
It blends these with the experiences of soldiers and civilians across continents and culminates in the dawn of the atomic age and the uneasy aftermath that transformed wartime allies into Cold War adversaries.
It offers a comprehensive and deeply human portrait of the conflict that reshaped the modern world.
How to Boost Your Brain Power
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary
Our brains are the most complex structure in the known universe. It allows us to think, remember and dream.
But modern life can be harmful to our grey matter, with stress and mental health issues taking their toll.
But, as Dr Amir Khan discovers, help is at hand.
He visits some of the world's leading brain science experts and learns tips, tricks and lifestyle changes to keep our brains healthy.
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Sport
This is the story of Vinnie Jones' rise, fall and comeback against odds - and red cards - from one of football's most notorious hard men to FA cup winner.
From football's most feared player to Hollywood's go-to tough guy, Vinnie Jones' life has been anything but ordinary.
When a controversial 1992 video exposed the brutal tactics of his "Crazy Gang" days, it ignited a media firestorm that threatened to end his career just as the new Premier League era was dawning.
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones delivers the raw, unfiltered story behind the headlines and dives two footed into the "Crazy Gang" legacy and the fallout from a controversy that nearly banished Vinnie from the game for good.
In his own words, Vinnie charts his journey from the building sites of Wealdstone to FA Cup glory at Wembley and the hills of West Hollywood, revealing the true story of his rise, fall and remarkable comeback against the odds.