Here are some of the highlights on DStv for
the week July 24 to 30, 2020
Local Productions:
The Queen S5 (New season)
Weekdays from Monday, July 27 on Mzansi
Magic (DStv Channel 161) at 21h00
The first episode of the new season is
entitled Rebirth. The world is turned
upside down by the arrival of a new lethal and ambitious enemy. Mildred has yet
another surprise for Thato. The Queen
has kept us hooked for four gripping seasons; expect all the drama and more from
season 5. Remember that if you are recording, you will need to set a new season
recording.
Uzobuya (Mzansi Magic Movies)
Saturday, July 25 on Mzansi Magic (DStv
Channel 161) at 20h30
A stay-at-home father is abandoned by his
wife. He struggles to understand her reason for leaving him. He searches for
her, only to discover she was hiding a secret from him.
Dinner at Somizi's S1
July 24 on 1Magic (DStv Channel 103) at 19h00
This new cooking show hosted by the
ever-charming Somizi Mhlongo has become an instant hit with viewers since its
premiere earlier this month. After a thrilling first two episodes which saw
candid conversations with the beloved Rami Chuene and the talented Zahara,
Somizi is joined by legendary gospel artist Dr Rebecca Malope as his next guest
in what promises to be a classic episode.
Housekeepers
July 27 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
at 20h00
Expect high drama and conflict this week,
as a death in the Ngubane family leaves the house in tension, Maria assumes
Eunice’s disappearance is another one of her stunts and Peter discovers
something horrible about his wife.
Nantes kookboek met Nataniël en Erik 01
July 27 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) at 20h00
The French are known for making, processing
and serving cheese. This week in episode four, Nataniël and Erik go back
through years of recipes and share their biggest cheese hits.
Woordfees 1
July 26 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) at 10h30
Die Charl du Plessis Trio's new programme, Imagine, pays homage to Mozart, Verdi
and Wagner along with John Lennon's music. Audiences can look forward to new
combinations and virtuoso play.
Movies
Frozen II (Animation)
July 26 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 20h05
The Sunday night movie is this epic sequel
to the Disney animation starring Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel. Elsa's problems
with her powers could threaten her kingdom so she embarks on a remarkable
journey to rediscover herself. This fast paced movie is a true family event!
Gone
Daughter Gone (Thriller)
July 26 on M-Net Movies Premiere (DStv
Channel 104) at 20h15
Cristina Rosato and Jesse Hutch star in
this gripping thriller portraying a mother's nightmare come to life. The lead
character Ashley's reunion with her long-lost daughter turns into a dangerous
search for her missing child.
Five
Feet Apart (Romantic Drama)
Available on Showmax from Sunday, July 26
Award-winning young actor Cole Sprouse
joins Haley Lu Richardson in this portrayal of two teens, both suffering from
cystic fibrosis, who meet while in hospital and feel an instant attraction. As
they grow closer, they struggle to maintain the physical distance their disease
requires of them.
Boxoffice
The
Nomads (Drama)
Available from Monday, July 27
Brandon Eric Kamin directs this dramatic
and rich story which sees a newly appointed teacher introduce a men's rugby
team to an inner-city North Philadelphia high school, amid the chaos of massive
budget cuts and school closures.
Breaking
and Exiting (Comedy)
Available from Wednesday, July 29
Harry (Milo Gibson), a charming house
thief, gets more than he bargains for during an attempted burglary when he
stumbles upon Daisy (Jordan Hinson) and decides to save her from herself,
sending both of them into a darkly comedic journey of self-discovery and love.
Legacy of Lies (Thriller)
Available from Wednesday, July 29
An ex-MI6 agent is thrown back into the
world of espionage and high stakes to uncover the shocking truth about
operations conducted by unknown secret services.
The Host (Crime Drama)
Available from Saturday, July 25
An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson,
a London banker who risks his bank's money, to leave the mundane behind to
start a new life.
International
Series
Perry Mason S1
July 28 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 22h00
A compelling crime drama set in 1932 Los
Angeles, the series sees famed private investigator Perry Mason struggle with
the trauma of ‘The Great War’ and a recent divorce. Looking to set aside his
trauma, Mason takes on the case of a lifetime, as he is hired to investigate a
child kidnapping. But the case may have major consequences for his client, the
city and his livelihood. Developed and written by Emmy-Award winner Rolin Jones
and Ron Fitzgerald, the series stars another Emmy Awarded talent, Matthew Rhys,
in the title role.
Riverdale S4
July 25 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 21h00
When ominous videotapes begin appearing on
doorsteps across Riverdale, widespread fear quickly returns to the town.
Subversive teen drama based on the 'Archie' comics.
Outlander (The final season)
July 25 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 22h00
Roger leads Jamie's militia to the trading
post of Brownsville and finds himself embroiled in a bitter feud. Golden
Globe-nominated historical drama.
Factual
July 30 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
at 20h00
The shocking story of the seven days
leading up to Charles and Diana's 1981 wedding, comparing what the jubilant
public saw with how the individuals felt.
Wild
Tokyo
July 26 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184) at
17h00
Take a look behind the concrete curtain of
Tokyo at the city's natural refuges, where wildlife has adapted and co-habits
with humans.
Made in a Day
July 29 on National Geographic (DStv
Channel 181) at 18h58
New Balance reveals how high-tech
machinery, handcrafting skills and global logistics combine to bring their
best-selling sneaker to feet the world over.
Posts
