(Leonardo DiCaprio & Brad Pitt appear in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”)
Could the sinking of the Titanic come down to the mythical lack of binoculars on the boat? It’s 109 years later and we’re still trying to uncover the secrets behind one of History’s Greatest Mysteries - which is why it’s the perfect topic for the Laurence Fishburne-narrated series. In the first episode, the Emmy Award winner looks at the cover-ups behind the cruiser and reveals the contents of a box that’s been sealed since the sinking.
Here are some of the DStv highlights for January 22 to 28, 2021:
Lioness S1
January 28 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
20h20
A life-altering exploration into
relationships, lost love, betrayal, heartache, evil and revenge – this is a
story about people who lie to each other and to themselves. Be prepared for a
thrilling South African drama set in the world of corporate crime, greed and
financial scams. A woman is wrongly convicted of fraud and, in the process,
loses her children. She emerges from prison eight years later, intent on
reuniting with her family and clearing her name.
Harvie and the Magic Museum (Animated Adventure)
January 23 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
16h00
Harvie, a smart but lively boy, is looking
for some adventure. He misses a school trip and has to spend the day at his
father’s work - at the local puppet museum. Harvie discovers that a way to make
the puppets in an old museum come to life. Just as he begins to enjoy his new
friends, he realises that a dangerous old puppet master is on the loose. Harvie
and his father must stop the evil Bastor before it’s too late.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Comedy Drama)
January 24 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
20h30
Set in 1969, Quentin Tarantino's epic tale
of the rise and fall of the first Golden Age of Hollywood sees Leonardo
DiCaprio and Brad Pitt shine in a collage of life-meets-art. The film marries
lore and history to tell the tale of an actor struggling to find his place in
established Hollywood and his stunt double who is looking for attention from
his own name. Other big names include Margaret Qualley, Luke Perry, Dakota
Fanning and Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate, complete with flashbacks to her
acting days.
Belgravia S1
January 25 on BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120)
at 20h00
For those who enjoyed the award-winning Downton Abbey, this limited series will
be a real treat. Creator Julian Fellowes’ latest project is sure to be peppered
with drama and dry wit. Set in late 19th-century London, it tells a sweeping
story of an ambitious young heroine who defies convention to establish herself
as the leading society photographer of her day.
History’s Greatest Mysteries
January 24 on History (DStv Channel 186) at
20h15
Master narrator Laurence Fishburne hosts a
new series about some of the unanswered questions to some of the world’s
greatest events. When the RMS Titanic sank, over 1,600 people died. Possibly
the most famous maritime disaster of all time, it is still commemorated in
films and books today. The sinking of the Titanic prompted an investigation by
Lord Mersey, a respected British jurist who was chosen to lead an official
British inquiry into what had happened. For more than a century, Lord Mersey's
notes have remained hidden away – unseen by anyone outside his family. Breaking
history, they are about to be revealed for the first time.
Two Sentence Horror Stories S1
Starts on January 22 on M-Net (DStv Channel
101) at 22h30
This nine-episode horror anthology series
tells a different twisted tale in each episode, which can be summed up in
chilling phrases like, “She was stiff and cold in my arms. And then the doll
blinked,” or "I didn't lock my door that night. It made it so much easier
to catch my prey." The show covers many genres of horror and common fears,
from straight-forward home-invasion thrillers and serial killers, to ghost
stories, doppelgangers and body horror. Perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone.
Titanic’s Lost Evidence S1
Watch on January 24 on History (DStv
Channel 186) at 20h15
Lord Mersey, the British jurist and
politician who was appointed to investigate the sinking of Titanic in 1912 (he
was also responsible for investigating the sinking of the Lusitania), kept his
personal notes on the incident. They’ve stayed neglected in his manor house in
a dust-covered box for the past 107 years. Now, for the first time, the History
channel has secured the rights to open the box and track the course of his
investigation, including interviews with shipping officials and architects,
survivors and the rescuers.
The Stand S1
January, 25 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at
22h30
Based on Stephen King’s 1978 apocalyptic
horror-fantasy novel of the same name, The
Stand is set in a plague-stricken world where the forces of good and evil
are engaged in battle over the scraps of humanity who’ve survived. On the side
of good is 108-year-old Mother Abigail (Whoopi Goldberg), who guides a handful
of survivors, including ordinary factory worker Stu Redman (James Marsden). On
the side of evil: Randal Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård), the Dark Man with a
sinister smile, who has supernatural powers.
The Oval S2
Starts on January 27 on BET (DStv Channel
129) at 22h30
Tyler Perry’s deliciously spicy White House
drama promises scandal galore for philandering President Hunter Franklin and
the First Lady with an axe, Victoria Franklin. All the action in the upcoming
22 episodes will take place over three to four days, so expect a major
political and personal uproar. There’s plenty in the season 1 finale that could
get there, from ex-Press Secretary Diana’s explosive tell-all press conference
to the Franklins’ son, Jason, murdering White House staffer Jean and stuffing
her corpse under his bed.
Blindspot S5
Starts on January 27 on M-Net City (DStv
Channel 115) at 19h10
As season 4 ended, Madeline framed the team
as the suspects in a far-reaching corruption case. And as the new season
begins, she uses her influence to create a civilian oversight committee – a
team that polices the FBI. With her place in the organisation fully cemented,
she wiggles her way into the position of Director of Federal Law Enforcement.
And as the big, big boss, she turns up the heat on the team and goes to extreme
measures, including banding together with terrorists, to get them out of her
hair for good.
Wild Bill S1
Starts on January 28 on 1Magic (DStv
Channel 103) at 21h30
Former US Police chief Bill Hixon (Rob
Lowe) relocates from Miami to rural Lincolnshire in the UK after he's fired for
beating up a boy who posted sexual images of his 14-year-old daughter, Kelsey
(Aloreia Spencer), online. This dramedy follows Bill as he tries whipping the
local cops into shape, with the help of eager-beaver trainee detective Muriel
Yeardsley (Bronwyn James). Through it all, Bill investigates every crime the
British countryside can offer – from corpses in Dead Man’s Wood to heads in
freezers and bodies in suitcases.
DStv Disclaimer: Please note these broadcast details are subject to change. Keep checking your TV Guide on dstv.co.za for the most up-to-date details or press “OK” on your remote while watching any channel. You can also visit the press portal at https://multchoice.bynder.com/ to download images and more comprehensive highlights for the month.
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