Spacewoman
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Documentary, Factual
Astronaut Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft.
Born on the other side of the tracks in upstate New York, she smashed many glass ceilings in the US Air Force and at NASA in her career, culminating in four increasingly dramatic and dangerous space shuttle missions.
Hannah Berryman's nailbiting film features an incredible set of archival materials, intimate interviews and a moving score by Marcelo Zarvos.
It shares the emotional journey experienced by Eileen's family, and explores what level of risk is acceptable in human endeavour.
Through her story, the film explores determination, leadership and the pursuit of excellence at the highest level.
Odysseus Returns
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 11h15
Genre: Documentary Series, History
Is King Odysseus, the Trojan-horse-building genius in Homer's epic poem The Iliad, merely a figure of ancient fiction?
Or was he flesh-and-blood man?
In 1991, Makis Metaxas, a local politician on the Greek island of Kefalonia, discovers a 3000-year-old Mycenaean tomb.
Soon, Greece's leading archaeologist begins two years of excavation.
The dig culminates with the unearthing of an object that bears an uncanny resemblance to one described by Homer as a prized possession of King Odysseus.
But these incredible findings only trigger a storm of controversy.
The people of Ithaca, who passionately believe their island to be Odysseus's homeland, become angry at the prospect of losing their ancient claim... and their major draw for tourism.
Political rivalries between Ithaca and its neighbour Kefalonia lead to the discovery being swept aside, languishing in the dusty museum storeroom, remaining unpublished.
Now, after three decades of suppression, the story is at last ready to be shared with the world.
Makis Metaxas and his wife Hettie Metaxas-Putman Cramer reveal how they uncovered ancient clues that lead them to search the area where the tomb was found.
And archaeologist Lazaros Kolonas finally returns to the site to go on the record about what he found.
The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Reality
For decades, adventurer Bear Grylls has survived dangerous expeditions with Christ by his side.
Now he's taking the stars of The Chosen on missions into the unknown.
The series follows the cast of the historical drama The Chosen as they take on challenges across forests, deserts and canyons.
These cast members join series creator and executive producer Dallas Jenkins on the adventure:
- Jonathan Roumie (Jesus),
- Paras Patel (Matthew),
- Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene),
- Noah James (Andrew),
- and Luke Dimyan (Judas).
Bear leads them through Utah's treacherous Castle Valley, Canyonlands, the Ausable River, the Colorado River, the Great Basin Desert and the Adirondack Forest.
Next Gen NYC
Channel: Bravo Africa (DStv 124)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Reality, Docu-Reality
Next Gen NYC follows a tangled web of friends raised in the spotlight - or at least close enough for good lighting - as they stumble into adulthood one brunch, breakup and spontaneous decision at a time.
Whether stepping out of their parents' shadows or creating their own legacies from scratch, these twentysomethings are determined to conquer Manhattan - if they can figure out how to adult first.
This series follows Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Ava Dash, Emira D'Spain, Shai Fruchter, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks, Georgia McCann, Hudson McLeroy and Charlie Zakkour as they establish their identity while diving headfirst into the chaos that is NYC living.
Together, they'll navigate friendships, careers and romance, proving that trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions.
The series also features "The Real Housewives" personalities Kandi Burruss, Teresa Giudice, Meredith and Seth Marks and Kim Zolciak-Biermann, as their children embark on their next chapter in the Big Apple.
Chloe Marks also appears alongside her brother Brooks, shaking up the group dynamic.
About the Cast
Ariana Biermann is the first in her family to leave Atlanta and step out on her own - no safety net, no family backup, just high-school sweetheart Hudson, a dream of launching a streetwear line, and a one-way ticket to New York City.
Growing up with mom Kim Zolciak-Biermann on The Real Housewives of Atlanta taught her how to navigate chaos, keep her circle tight and always stand up for what's right.
Can she build a life on her own terms or is she about to learn that Southern loyalty doesn't always translate in the big city?
Riley Burruss may have music legend and The Real Housewives of Atlanta veteran Kandi Burruss as a mom, but she's determined to make her mark on her own terms.
Riley hustled through her NYU years, snagging every high-profile internship in sight.
Level-headed and totally unfazed, she says exactly what she's thinking, which makes her the go-to for people who can handle the truth.
Now she has one year to discover her true passion (or it's off to law school and a 9-to-5 life) and with childhood friend Ariana Biermann suddenly back in her orbit, things are about to get a lot more dramatic.
Can Riley figure it all out or is growing up about to serve her a major reality check?
Ava Dash has always had that IT factor.
The daughter of music mogul Damon Dash and fashion icon Rachel Roy, Ava was surrounded by legends from day one, but she's never needed a famous last name to turn heads.
Cool, calm and effortlessly collected, Ava is the girl every guy wants to date and every girl wants to be.
She grew up in Tribeca and after years in L.A. is now back in the city, pursuing modeling full-time.
With a new guy in the picture and fresh faces entering the circle, Ava's effortless reign as the group's most-wanted might not be so effortless after all.
Emira D'Spain has hustle in her DNA.
Born in Dubai and raised in Dallas, she turned her NYU degree and a killer internship into a coveted role as Paper magazine's beauty director, and now she's thriving as one of New York's most successful content creators.
Ambitious, driven and always two steps ahead, Emira lives life on her own terms and never apologises for her success.
She usually stays above the fray when drama unfolds, but this summer, balancing romance and friendship loyalties might disrupt her perfectly planned hustle.
Shai Fruchter has spent his whole life adapting - from growing up between Israel and China to transplanting into a suburban New Jersey high school.
Now after a year in Manhattan's eclectic East Village, he's finally free to explore creativity, romance and the endless pursuit of authenticity, but joining this circle of bold, connected and ambitious friends might be more than he bargained for.
Gia Giudice might be Jersey royalty thanks to her mom, The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice, but she's determined to build a legacy all her own.
Fresh out of college and with law school on pause, Gia is juggling schedules to see her long-term boyfriend and hustling nonstop between New Jersey and Manhattan.
Gia's survived a lifetime of family drama in the public eye, making her fiercely protective of family and friendships.
But while Gia has plenty of drive, the actual drive into the city might just push her over the edge.
Despite Gia's ambitious and loyal nature, the pull of Manhattan might shift her priorities.
Brooks Marks wasn't born into the spotlight - he walked right into it (in a perfectly tailored tracksuit) when his mom, Meredith Marks, made her debut on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City while he was in college at NYU.
Now a fashion entrepreneur, Brooks has big dreams - but his real talent is finding himself in the middle of drama, despite claiming he hates conflict.
As he turns 25, Brooks faces a major crossroads: step out from under his mom's shadow, or keep playing referee between family demands, messy friendships and a never-ending to-do list.
Can he finally put himself first or will his signature poker face crack under the pressure?
Georgia McCann is New York's ultimate Gen Z IT-girl - bold, brilliant and unapologetically original.
A fourth-generation New Yorker, Georgia fiercely defends the city's artistic soul from developers and finance bros alike.
As a brand and events creative strategist, Georgia rules the downtown scene.
The city has always been her first love, but this summer a surprising romance and shifting friendships might shake things up, threatening to leave Georgia's carefully curated world in turmoil.
Hudson McLeroy comes from an Atlanta family known for massive self-made success, and he's already had early success on his own as an investor.
Now he's heading straight into the hustle of New York City, all in the name of love.
He and Ariana Biermann have been on-again, off-again sweethearts since junior high, and while they might seem like a match made in heaven, navigating Manhattan's social scene can be taxing on any relationship.
Hudson's got charm, ambition and a Southern gentleman's manners, but can he handle this circle of friends (and frenemies) or is fitting in about to become his riskiest investment yet?
Charlie Zakkour is a crypto trader and private investor who's been ruling NYC's club scene since he was 14, and he knows everyone (and their secrets).
Charming but blunt, Charlie says exactly what's on his mind, and sometimes what others wish he wouldn't.
Beneath his tough exterior, he's fiercely loyal, especially to close confidants like Ava Dash.
For the first summer in years, Charlie finds himself basking in his autonomy, but he might find being unattached creates more drama than ever.
Barnwood Builders 17
Channel: HGTV (DStv 177)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Reality, Home Improvement, DIY, Reality Makeover
Mark Bowe and his fun-loving crew of West Virginia master craftsmen salvage antique barns and cabins, reusing the wood to then create stunning, modern homes.
As this series reveals, these guys are devoted to salvaging and will stop at nothing to give 200-year-old structures new life, providing entertainment, inspiration and awe along the way.
In the Season 17 premiere, "Perfectly Imperfect": The guys head to Lower Salem, Ohio to save a classic example of a pioneer log home.
Over in Marietta, they ride up the Ohio River on an old Sternwheeler boat, and Sherman and Ryan tour a small factory that makes historical markers.
What Shark Attacked?
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 21h55
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Shark Week
Experts use forensic analysis to identify which shark species are behind real world attacks.
In the chaos and carnage of shark attacks caught on camera, the shark often remains unidentified.
Now, experts dive into real footage, analyzing behaviour and bite evidence through experiments and forensics to answer the question: What shark attacked?
Jurassic Sharks
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 22h45
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Shark Week
Prehistoric superpredators return through cutting edge CGI and real world expeditions.
Prehistoric sharks rise from the dead as biologists investigate the superpredators that ruled the seas.
Global expeditions yield new evidence of the strangest sharks to ever roam the ocean, and groundbreaking CGI technology brings them back to life.
Sharkzilla Takes New York
Channel: Discovery Channel (DStv 121)
TX Time: 23h35
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary, Shark Week
After a slew of mauled marine life washes ashore in New York, Dr. Craig O'Connell starts a search to find the culprit.
When it leads him to an old nuclear dumping ground ringed with great whites and makos, he theorises that the predator may be radioactive.