Coming up on
Oprah this week:
Monday, 15 March 2010
Death Row Exclusive: Confronting The Killer
Oprah talks to Eric Wrinkles, one of the most memorable prisoners featured on the MSNBC program, Lockup - documentary series that shows what life is like inside maximum security prisons.
Eric, father of two, was sentenced to death for the brutal murders of his estranged wife, his brother-in-law and his sister-in-law - he's currently on Indiana's death row and could be executed soon.
Eric's children will see and talk to him for the first time since the trial 14 years ago.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
The Woman Attacked By the Chimpanzee and The Heroes Of Fort Hood
Charla Nash talks to Oprah in her first interview since being mauled and blinded by her Connecticut employer’s 200-pound chimpanzee. Suffering extensive traumatic injuries, Nash lost her hands, nose, eyelids and lips in the horrific attack by the chimp, which was fatally shot by police responding to her brutal assault.
Nash, who continues to remain hospitalized at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, discusses how she’s adjusting to a new way of life, how she maintains her spirit, and what the future holds for her.
Then, the tragedy at Fort Hood stunned the nation. Now, Oprah has the exclusive interview with both the hero sergeants who took the alleged gunman down.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Don't Stop Believing! (Rebroadcast)
When lead man Steve Perry left the rock band, Journey, they struggled for 10 years to find a singer who could recreate the magic he left behind.
Today's show features Arnel Pineda who was plucked from obscurity in the Philippines to become their new frontman to re-energise the band. Oprah chats to the band who perform Don’t Stop Believin’.
Then, from skid row in Los Angeles to a freshman at prestigious Harvard University, Khadijah Williams shares how she never stopped believing that education was her ticket out of poverty.
Plus, if you love to sing, Oprah has a special announcement.
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Oprah Fridays: Karaoke Winner, Author of “Twilight” and Robin Givens
Oprah's karaoke finalists find out the results of their singing contest as she crowns the show's first-ever karaoke challenge champion.
Also: five years ago Stephanie Myers was a stay at home mom raising three kids. Now, she is a literary rock star and the author behind the Twilight” series. Oprah talks to her about her success and the movie New Moon.
Then, not too long ago, former heavy weight champion Mike Tyson sat down with Oprah for a revealing interview. Now, it’s Robin Givens turn. She sets the record straight.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Exclusive: The 7-Year Old Schizophrenic (Rebroadcast)
Oprah goes inside the home of 7-year-old Jani, who’s been diagnosed with one of the most severe cases of childhood schizophrenia doctors have ever seen.
This disabling brain disorder is rarely seen in children, and Oprah talks to Jani’s parents who describe the long, frightening road they travel every day.
From the required 24-hour supervision to maintaining two separate apartments to protect Jani's baby brother, her parents share the drastic measures they've had to take since their daughter's hallucinations became violent.
Oprah's cameras capture their struggle to keep both of their children safe.
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Inside The Home Of The Florida Massacre (Rebroadcast)
It was one of the most heartbreaking stories in the news: when Bud and Melanie Billings, the parents of nine special needs children, were shot to death in their bedroom, it shook a community to its core.
Their 27-year-old daughter, Ashley Markham, takes Oprah's cameras inside their home where the gruesome murders took place. She also shares what life is like without her parents, and how she copes with caring for all of her special needs siblings now.
Then, the miraculous story of a mom of four who survived a fiery plane crash. Plus, a young girl finds her new family on an airplane.
The Oprah Winfrey Show is on SABC3 Mondays to Fridays at 17h35; and on Saturdays at 14h30.