New on
SABC3 in August, 2008:
Paul Merton in ChinaPremiere date: Saturday 9 August 2008 at 18h00
Episode running time: 1 hour
Number of episodes: 4
Comedian Paul Merton ventures into the unknown as he embarks upon a six-week tour of China for Five.
This trip takes Paul to the major cities of China, as well some of the most breathtaking countryside and remote backwaters that this vast country has to offer.
Paul will attempt to unravel the deep mysteries and baffling contradictions of this ancient country.
TVSA's Paul Merton in China Mini-Site.
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Ali Barber 2Premiere date: Sunday, 10 August 2008 at 15h30
Episode running time: 30 minutes
Number of episodes: 13
Ali Barber returns for Season 2.
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Zooming In On Men 2Premiere date: Sunday, 10 August 2008 at 16h30
Episode running time: 30 minutes
Number of episodes: 13
Zooming In On Men returns for Season 2.
TVSA's Zooming In On Men Season 1 Page.
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Freeze FramePremiere date: Sunday, 10 August 2008 at 17h00
Episode running time: 1 hour
Number of episodes: 8
Freeze Frame is a South African documentary series (and book) produced (and written) by cameraman and adventurer Sean Wisedale, which documents his achievements in becoming the first South African to scale the "Seven Summits", a unique mountaineering prize consisting of the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
TVSA's Freeze Frame Mini-Site.
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Barney BarnatoPremiere date: Sunday, 10 August 2008 at 20h00
Episode running time: 1 hour
Number of episodes: 7
No further info. available.
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Sho't LeftPremiere date: Sunday, 17 August 2008 at 15h00
Episode running time: 30 minutes
Number of episodes: 13
Sho’t Left is a new travel show that puts the spotlight on showing that the doors of travel are open to everyone. It shows South Africans that the country offers a diversity of experiences to suit the wide mix of cultures within the country, with each province being unique in terms of its offerings.
The term Sho’t Left is derived from the young and hip South African taxi language meaning “Stop for me at the next turn”.
101 Craziest TV MomentsPremiere date: Wednesday, 20 August 2008 at 20h31
Episode running time: 1 hour
Number of episodes: 4
An E! Enteratinment four-part special that counts down the 101 craziest and most significant moments in TV that include celebrity couplings and major public gaffes.
Actors, comedians and experts from the field of entertainment provide commentary throughout each episode.
On the list at No. 93: Tom Cruise yells at reporter on Australian News Magazine.
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Joey 2Premiere date: Monday, 25 August at 19h30
Episode running time: 30 minutes
Number of episodes: 22
Joey returns for a second season.
TVSA's Joey Mini-Site.
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Tech HeadPremiere date: Sunday, 31 August 2008 at 16h00
Episode running time: 30 minutes
Number of episodes: 26
Tech Head is a technology show that brings to life the designs, concepts and inventions that the world would like to see and use - now. The show gives insights into the latest creations that are relevant to tech lovers and introduces new concepts for the home and office, as well as cool gadgets and personal devices.
Each episode is themed with an emphasis on a particular aspect of high tech life in the 21st Century.
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