BBC Entertainment

Broadcast on: Defunct
Active from: 01 Sep 2008
Active until: 31 Aug 2015

About

BBC Entertainment is a South African television channel broadcast exclusively on MultiChoice Africa's DStv platform which was one of four BBC-branded, themed channels that replaced BBC Prime and BBC Food in September 2008.

The channel positions itself as "bursting with glossy new dramas, classic sci-fi, hilarious sitcoms, celebrity chat shows and irresistible glamour".

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DStv: Channel 120
Bouquet: Premium, Extra

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576i (SDTV, 16:9) - DStv

ABOUT

BBC Entertainment features entertainment shows with a focus on primetime UK drama and comedies.

The channel showcases contemporary drama and crime series, along with classic and cutting-edge comedy. BBC Entertainment is also the home of shows such as The Graham Norton Show and Top Gear and the award-winning series, Sherlock and Downton Abbey.

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Sherlock

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Channel: BBC Entertainment, BBC Brit, BBC First
Summary: Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr Watson's adventures in 21st Century London feature in this contemporary remake of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic.
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves

The Musketeers

Genre: Action/Adventure, Period Drama
Channel: BBC Entertainment, BBC UKTV, BBC First
Summary: Set in 17th century Paris, this is a contemporary take on the story about a group of soldiers and bodyguards assigned to protect King and Country.
Starring: Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera, Peter Capaldi

Luther

Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Channel: BBC Entertainment, SABC3, BBC First
Summary: Drama which follows the cases of a troubled yet brilliant English police detective, DCI John Luther, who is tormented by the darker side of humanity.
Starring: Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh

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Entertainment News 2019: Exzavier Whitley

12 Jun 2019 | Written by: Exzavier Whitley | From: New Entertainer: Exzavier Whitley
Recently, Singer-songwriter and artist from Denver, Colorado Exzavier Whitley has been up to lots of things lately. One of his most recent feats is his newest c...

BBC channels yanked, replaced with more relevant ones

12 Aug 2015 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: News | 1 comment
The abysmal BBC Entertainment is being yanked from DStv after years of torturing us. BBC Knowledge is out too. Three new channels replace them.

Norty Norton back for new season

14 Apr 2015 | Written by: TVSA Team | From: BBC Entertainment
Graham Norton's back for a new season this month. First guests include Stanley Tucci (who talks Hunger Games) and Kim Cattrall.

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New on TV today: Friday 29 November

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Sherlock

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Entertainment News 2019: Exzavier Whitley

BBC channels yanked, replaced with more relevant ones

Norty Norton back for new season

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