My Brilliant Career
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Drama, Period Drama
A miniseries adaptation of Miles Franklin's Australian novel, My Brilliant Career.
First published in 1901, My Brilliant Career resonated deeply with a rising generation of young Australian women who longed for the freedom to shape their own destinies.
Restless, razor-sharp, and refusing to conform, Sybylla is dead set on writing her own story in an era that expects her to find a man and settle down.
Sybylla is a shockingly modern young woman with one searing ambition - to be a writer, while her family is determined to marry her off.
With an irrepressible taste for fun, Sybylla breaks every convention of 1900 Australia as she searches for a story that will allow her to write her way to independence.
For her, the choice between adventure or marriage seems easy, until she falls in love.
Will Sybylla marry, or will she risk it all for a creative life?
The World's Biggest Cruise Ship
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Docu-Reality
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep thousands of guests entertained onboard a floating metropolis, as the Icon of the Seas sets sail on its maiden voyage.
In two episodes, captivating visuals blend with staff-led narratives and mind-boggling "how do they do it" moments, anchored by a charismatic cast of crew and passengers from diverse corners of the globe.
This behind-the-scenes exploration unveils the incredible ingenuity and enormous engineering that powers this extraordinary feat.
Focusing on the fascinating inner-workings of the Icon of the Seas, Episode 1 will offer a specialist factual dive into the vessel.
It showcases the specialist staff and mind-boggling logistics behind this floating city at sea and its incredible operations.
It also offers a fascinating glimpse into just how this mega vessel and some of its most spectacular features were made.
From departure to disembarkation, Episode 2 is framed by exclusive access to the Icon of The Seas maiden passenger voyage.
The narrative unfolds as we follow a core cast of staff and passengers on its first revenue sail from Miami to The Caribbean and back.
Explore evolving storylines of different crew members and passengers, revealing what it takes for staff to ensure each of the up to 7,600 passengers not only experiences a cruise unlike any other but the "greatest vacation in the world".
Offering endless sunshine, epic engineering and a hefty dose of escapism, this is an exclusive invitation to go behind-the-scenes on The World's Biggest Cruise Ship.
Madhubala - One Love One Passion
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 16h00
Genre: Telenovela
Every day millions make their way to Mumbai - the city of dreams - to struggle for a ticket to the top.
While some are successful and become stalwarts in the industry, many of the others fade into obscurity.
Madhubala is a love story set against the backdrop of the film industry that weaves in multiple stories of people that challenge their dreams opposed by luck.
Madhubala provides a glimpse into the lives of real Bollywood stars while showcasing the challenges and struggles of the people facing the arclights and fulfilling dreams while being grounded with real emotions backstage.
At its heart, Madhubala is a story of a girl who was born on a film set and has since then grown up in this environment.
A common girl with no ambitions, devoid of glamour, Madhu is happy as a beautician but everything changes when she meets RK, a leading superstar.
The original Hindi title of the show is Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon.
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Ons Gesels Balans 3
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Lifestyle, Advertiser-Funded, Afrikaans
In four episodes, presenter Sherlin Barends explores what it truly means to find balance in a busy life.
Well-known personalities such as Lynelle Kenned, Ricky Schroeder, Marciel Hopkins-Lourens and Natasha van der Merwe speak candidly about burnout, motherhood, career changes, trauma and self-care.
Together with experts, they explore practical themes including meditation, skincare, sleep, breathing and good posture.
Tires 3
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Comedy
At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.
Will, the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, attempts to turn his father's business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane.
After the unexpected success of their big marketing idea, Will and Shane rush to grow personally and professionally without fully realizing the cost of doing business.
Alexander the Great
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama, History
Meet the greatest conqueror of all time.
Showcasing the monumental exploits of one of history's greatest military leaders, Alexander the Great is a premium docuseries that retraces his destiny through the eyes of his closest confidant and lifelong friend, Hephaestion.
Blending CGI, dramatic reconstructions and the latest archaeological excavations, this immersive first-person journey reveals how, in a reign that lasted just 12 short years, a 20-something Alexander amassed the finest army in the world.
And against all odds, overthrew the mighty Persian empire, was crowned pharaoh of Egypt, and founded an eternal city that still bears his name.
Hephaestion was at Alexander's side every step along the way.
From their elite training in Greece, where they were schooled by Aristotle, to the daring military campaigns that resulted in a territory stretching from Greece to India, Alexander the Great brings this epic story to life.
Our story begins in Gordion in 333 BC. This city in Asia is associated with an astonishing legend. It has a chariot with a knot, reputed to be inextricable.
Mike Brewer's World of Cars
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
TX Time: 20h10
Genre: Reality, Motoring
Mike Brewer travels the world to indulge his passion for all things automotive.
From the lowriders of East LA to tiny shops in England's Midlands, he finds people who share his love of finding, building and driving cars.
In the series premiere, "Lowrider Lowdown": Mike learns about lowriders in East LA.
He gets some experience with hydraulics and pinstriping and cruises down Whittier Boulevard with the Lifestyle Car Club.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "A Pint in the Hand": All Mike wants is a nice cold pint, and he's willing to pick grapes, become an expert on coil spring manufacturing, or even brew the beer himself to get one.
Travis Barker: Louder than Fear
Channel: Disney+
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Music
After surviving a devastating plane crash that nearly took his life, legendary and electrifying drummer Travis Barker embarks on a raw and redemptive journey.
Once a trash collector in Laguna Beach, his life changed when he stepped in as a replacement for Blink-182's drummer - igniting a meteoric rise that would make him the driving pulse of a generation.
Yet beneath the spectacle of fame, the film reveals a complex man battling pain, grief and the thin line between survival and surrender.
Featuring appearances from collaborators, cultural icons and those closest to him, this is the story of the man behind the tattoos and a tribute to those who keep going when the music almost stops.