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VUZU.TV PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS – NOVEMBER ‘12
Please note: The line-up is subject to change*Green = new show, season or special
THURSDAY 01 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Reunion – Part 1]
Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, the ladies of Hotlanta - Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Shereé Whitfield and Cynthia Bailey - get together to set the record straight on some of the most talked-about antics of the season.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 11: Franca Sozzani]
The final four girls put their personality to the test when they meet one-on-one with Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief, Franca Sozzani.
FRIDAY 02 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode 6: All Girls Weekend]The ladies pack for their upcoming girls’ weekend in Florida. Gretchen Rossi wishes that her boyfriend, Slade Smiley, was coming with her. It's shaping up to be the perfect girls’ weekend getaway, until Gretchen suspects that Alexis Bellino's husband, Jim, and Tamra Barney's husband, Simon, will not allow their wives to travel without them.
The Bachelor Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 2]Two women get one-on-one dates with Ben in his hometown; on the group date, 12 bachelorettes try out for a community theatre production written by children.
MONDAY 05 NOVEMBER
Stage Black Season 1 starts 19h30 and 20h30
Episode 1 - Renowned playwright David E. Talbert and Golden Globe nominated actor Blair Underwood team up to embark upon a nationwide search to find the most gifted and charismatic undiscovered talent in the country.
From thousands of anxious hopefuls only the most talented 10 will be invited on the national tour of Talbert's latest production, Love in the Nick of Tyme.
Episode 2 - The cast settle into their spacious new Houston habitat and the competition begins.
In this first challenge, the cast is divided into two teams and marketing abilities are put to the test as they are tasked with passing out flyers for David E. Talbert's play, "Love in the Nick of Tyme."
When Den Father Freez Luv identifies cheaters in the midst, tempers flare and nerves get rattled-forcing a 'sing-off' during the eliminations to the nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald had a Farm".
The Office Season 7 at 22h30 (series ends)
[Episode 27]Jim, Toby, and Gabe run a search committee to find the new Scranton branch manager, with Darryl and Andy vying for consideration alongside a host of outside applicants.
TUESDAY 06 NOVEMBERPlatinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 7: Somebody Is Lying]The songwriters are in for their hardest hook challenge of the season as they pitch their songs to hit songwriters Gavin DeGraw and Evan Bogart. During the team co-write, it is all-out war with one songwriter screaming sabotage.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20:30
[Episode 9: Minnie Dlamini – Hotel/BnB]
Cooking, cleaning and some more cleaning … how domesticated is Minnie Dlamini? In this episode we see her shed a layer or two to get to the bottom of things.
WEDNESDAY 07 NOVEMBER MoLove Season 1 at 19:30
[Episode 4: Realising a Dream]Mome is excited about meeting a potential client who wants to stock her clothing line. The couple returns to the place where they had their engagement to relive the memory before they attend a surprise event planned for a mutual friend.
Jersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 13: Couture Challenge]A demanding pageant coach clashes with Kim. Later, an animal rights lover looks to get flirty, fun and funky without ruffling any feathers.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 13: High Fashion Highlights – Clip Show]
A review of cycle 15 and new footage that never aired.
Man Up! Season 1 starts at 22h30
[Episode 1 - Pilot]
A sitcom about three friends who decide it's time to stop living their childish lifestyles i.e. it's time to Man Up!
THURSDAY 08 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 24 – Reunion Part 2]
Hosted by Bravo's Andy Cohen, Part 2 finds Georgia peaches Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Shereé Whitfield, and Cynthia Bailey together on one stage to answer some of America's burning questions.
America’s Next Top Model Season 15 at 20h30
[Episode 12: Roberto Cavalli]
The final two contestants receive a visit from their parents. After shooting a commercial and print ad, the models walk the final runway in Roberto Cavalli designs and the winner is chosen.
FRIDAY 09 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode 7: Love and War]After a tumultuous year, Vicki Gunvalson has a romantic surprise in store for her husband, Donn.
Alexis Bellino and her husband, Jim, get their three small kids ready for church. Although they enjoy the finer things in life, they feel justified because they are very generous with their donations to their church and a number of charities.
Tamra Barney and her husband Simon, rehash their recent trip to Florida and disagree about whether or not Tamra should let Gretchen back into her life.
The Bachelor Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 3]A woman from Ben's past reveals she has feelings for him; Ben and Emily climb the Oakland Bay Bridge; the women ski down the street on the group date; Ben takes Lindzi on a tour of San Francisco.
MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Stage Black Season One at 19h30 and 20h30 Episode 3 - Blair Underwood surprises the young actors with a one-on-one acting workshop. And in their next theatre challenge, the contestants resort to singing, dancing and even begging and pleading in order to connect with theater patrons and sell programs.
Then it's off to the Big Apple where the winning team will enjoy a luxurious reward and the losing team will compete in an open mic challenge for a tough New York crowd which includes R&B recording artist Avant and American Idol Trenyce.
Episode 4 - In the wake of last week's unpredictable cast eliminations, the cast becomes polarized, and living in a tiny New York City apartment doesn't help.
As budding romances are squashed, Den Father Freez Luv gets the cast out of the house and onto the streets for their next competition: a street-corner performance challenge.
In this men vs. women challenge, the losing team will face David E. Talbert in an elimination 'act-off.'
Man Up! Season 1 at 22h30
[Episode 2 – Finessing The Bromance]Kenny gets jealous when Will and Grant strike up an unlikely "bromance." Things go from bad to worse when he finds out Grant is coming to the weekly Keen Sunday dinner.
In an attempt to strike some common ground, the guys try a "Star Wars" screening, a film Kenny is obsessed with, but Grant has never seen.
TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBERPlatinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 8 - Kiss The Flame]The five remaining songwriters take a personal step towards empowerment using one of Jewel's all-time favorite lyrics. While one team struggles to finish their song, the other struggles to communicate. The winning songwriter is rewarded with a feature in SPIN, while the losing team pleads their case to the judges, including Grammy winning singer-songwriter Colbie Calliat, in an intense and teary battle to make it to the final four.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20:30
[Episode 10: DJ Cleo – Day Care Centre]He makes all those sing-along songs, but they really are not nursery rhymes. This time around, DJ Cleo is not on the wheels of steel, instead he is thrown into a sand pit to see if he can build castles or throw a hissy fit.
WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER
MoLove Season 1 at 19:30
[Episode 5: Being Supportive]Mo has a busy day ahead, which includes having to wear a dress for one of his jobs and Mome is there beside him, to give him tips on how to look like a lady. The following day the couple has an interview, but things don’t go as planned. Can Mo get Mome to calm down enough to finish the interview?
Jersey Couture Season 2 at 20h00
[Episode 14: Prom Mania]
Moms and daughters face off over prom dresses, trying to balance sexy and sweet. Later, a Southern belle travels to Diane & Co. for the perfect Jersey-style dress.
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 starts at 20h30
[Episode 1: Erin Wasson]
Cycle 16 starts with the semifinalists heading to Los Angeles, where Jay Emanuel and Miss Jay help Tyra Banks to choose the 14 finalists.
This season there are a few twists to 'keep it real'. Russell James shoots the models as they get ready for their first runway challenge, given by model turned designer Erin Wasson.
Man Up! Season 1 at 22h30
[Episode 3 – Digging Deeper]When roommates Kenny and Craig clash, Will suggests they try doing a project together, but that simple suggestion turns into the pair trying to dig their own swimming pool.
Meanwhile Theresa, trying to promote some togetherness with Will, wants him to take an improv class with her, something he's been avoiding because of overwhelming stress at work that he's been keeping from her. And Brenda is beginning to feel as if she has a little too much togetherness with Grant.
THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 4 at 19h30
[Episode 25 – Reunion Part 3]Atlanta's most famous southern belles - Kim Zolciak, Kandi Burruss, NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Shereé Whitfield, and Cynthia Bailey - bring the heat to Hotlanta as they wrap up an explosive season in style.
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 2: Alek Wek]Heather Bauer, Tyra's nutritionist, tests the models' knowledge of healthy food. Acting coach Eugene Buica helps Nigel to challenge the girls to perform in front of the camera by tapping into their "inner critic."
This results in one contestant making a big decision. The photo shoot with Mike Rosenthal and Jay Manuel involve a beauty shoot featuring jewelry with a twist.
FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode 8: Let Bygones Be Bygones]Lynne Curtin meets Gretchen Rossi to discuss the conversation she had with Lynne’s teen daughter Alexa about her alleged drinking and depression.
Vicki invites Tamra to a girls slumber party at her house. Vicki is excited to host the "girls-only" slumber party to make up for the fact that the men crashed the recent girls trip to Ft. Lauderdale.
Later, Vicki surprises her friends by bringing in a psychic who reads their auras. The ladies are caught off guard by some of his insightful readings.
The Bachelor Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 4]Two bachelorettes get one-on-one dates with Ben. He takes eight others horseback riding while someone warns him about one of the women.
MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER40th American Music Awards at 19h30
The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC. Winners in 2011 included Taylor Swift, Adele, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj and many more. Music and entertainment fans can expect a night of great performances from some of 2012’s biggest music stars.
Man Up! Season 1 at 22h30
[Episode 4 – Wingmen]When Kenny admits he hasn't had a date since his divorce from Brenda - and that Brenda is the only woman he has ever slept with - the guys, including Grant, take him clubbing to jump start his love life. But things don't go as planned, especially when a friend of Theresa's sees Will and thinks he's stepping out on his wife.
TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBERPlatinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 9 – Make It Pop]For the first time in the competition, the final four contestants must work alone in the writing process as they test their skills in the realm of pop music. The songwriters prepare themselves to be judged by their harshest critics yet - high school students. These notoriously fickle fans and guest judge Taio Cruz are forced to make the most difficult decision of the competition and decide the final three songwriters who move into the finale.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20h30
[Episode 11: Khanyi Mbau – Coal site]Khanyi Mbau, the Queen of Bling has to bag, dig and go through an obstacle course to realise that all that glitters is not gold. Just like Sophie Ndaba, she learns that hard work pays off … sometimes.
WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER MoLove Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 6: Marriage – Be Prepared]
The wedding is getting closer and this is cause for worry for the couple as they haven’t finished with all the planning. Mome wants to look good for her wedding so she makes her and Mo go to the gym.
Things don’t go well with Mo and Mome’s instructor. There is a new addition to Mo and Mome’s family, is he going to be fun or be nothing but trouble?
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 3: Lori Goldstein]Top hair stylist Laurent D makes over the girls, with fashion photographer Troy Jensen shooting their new look. At their weekly photo shoot, photographer Pamela Hanson shoots the girls in small groups styled by fashion stylist Lori Goldstein.
Man Up! Season 1 at 22h30
[Episode 4 - Acceptance]As a rite of passage, Will decides to buy his son, Nathan, a cell phone, which in turn gives Brenda the idea to also purchase one for Grant to upgrade his old brick phone.
Kenny is nervous about meeting his new girlfriend Jane's parents, and as expected, when he finds out her parents are lesbians and also therapists, the situation goes from bad to worse.
Her parents also own a coffee shop and end up giving Craig a music gig there, only to see the nice gesture backfire when he gets the wrong idea about the coffeehouse manager.
THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Beverley Hills Season 1 starts at 19h30
[Episode 1 – Life, Liberty and The Pursuit Of …]
Welcome to Beverly Hills, where pint-size puppies are served breakfast in bed and a three million dollar home is scoffed at.
In the premiere episode: Adrienne, whose family owns the Palm Casino Resort and the Sacramento Kings, decides to take the rest of the ladies on a private jet to get VIP treatment and sit courtside at a Kings game.
The ladies include Lisa, a witty British restaurateur; former child actresses (and sisters) Kim and Kyle Richards, who are also Paris Hilton’s aunts; Kelsey Grammer’s soon to be ex-wife Camille, and Taylor, a beauty from Oklahoma with big Beverly Hills dreams.
These ladies live big and when they fight, they fight big. They may be living in the lap of luxury, but with all that wealth comes even more drama.
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 4: Francesco Carrozzini]Geoffrey Macs designs heat up the runway with a little help from ACTUAL flames. Will the models get torched? After Francesco Carrozzini shoots a coffee commercial with each girl, he joins the judging panel for the elimination round. Which contestant will go home burned?
FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode 9: No Boundaries]
Alexis Bellino and Tamra Barney continue to grow closer and meet for a game of tennis. After the match, the ladies talk about Gretchen Rossi's upcoming Tupperware party and Alexis is shocked to learn that the two are still feuding.
Later, Gretchen and her boyfriend, Slade Smiley go to the Del Mar races with Alexis and her husband, Jim, where the discussion turns to the ongoing argument between the ladies which Alexis is determined to mediate.
The Bachelor Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 5]Ben and the remaining bachelorettes travel to Puerto Rico. One bachelorette suggests Ben go skinny dipping with her.
MONDAY 26 NOVEMBERStage Black at 19h30 and 20h30Episode 5 - The boom is lowered from last week's cliffhanger elimination and after three rounds of eliminations, the remaining six - those who have not already struck out of the competition - take some time to relax with a night of bowling.
Still in party mode, the cast jet from New York City to Orlando, Florida but when David E. Talbert drops by and realizes just how much goofing off has been going on, the party comes to an abrupt halt.
Episode 6 - Den Father Freez Luv picks up where David E. Talbert left off: After the hopefuls' cold reading, which left everybody cold, he leads the remaining six in an intense actor's boot camp.
Then it's goodbye Orlando, hello Miami where Blair Underwood stages his own workshop for them. Technique integration is then put to the test, culminating in a blocking competition on the Love in the Nick of Tyme stage with David E. Talbert.
Man Up! Season 1 at 22h30
[Episode 5 – High Road is the Guy Road]When Will learns his son's bully's father is his tormentor from back in the day, he turns to his friends for help.
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBERPlatinum Hit Season 1 at 19h30 (end of series)
[Episode 10 – The Finale]With no topic and no parameters to bind them, the final three songwriters must write the song of their lives.
Some of the most influential names in the music industry weight in as super-producer J.R. Rotem and hit songwriter Evan Bogart visit the contestants.
Megastar Leona Lewis helps the judges crown one songwriter the next big hit maker.
Top Shayela: Reality Check Season 2 at 20h30
[Episode 12]In this episode, we flip the script and reality check Thomas. Why? Because throughout the series the personalities have been daring him to attempt what he has been putting them through and now it’s his turn to put on the gumboots and march to someone else’s orders.
WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER MoLove Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 7]The drama surrounding the wedding continues.
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 5: Rachel Zoe]Another commercial this week, this time written, directed and performed by the models for CoverGirl cosmetics. A photo shoot at the LA zoo involves a new line faux fur clothes by stylist Rachel Zoe and posing with wild animals.
THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Beverley Hills Season 1 at 19h30
[Episode 2 – Chocolate Louboutins]It’s Easter weekend in Beverly Hills but that doesn’t mean that there is any less drama. Adrienne is on her way to Vegas for a shoot with a hot male model but she reluctantly decides to takes her husband Paul.
Meanwhile, Kyle and Kim start squabbling at their family’s vacation home in Palm Desert when Kyle accuses Kim of having no life outside her children, an accusation that just might be true.
The conflict escalates back home in Beverly Hills as the sisters celebrate Kim’s daughter’s birthday at a posh spa.
America’s Next Top Model Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 6: Sonia Dara]Tyra mentors the girls on their 'fashion archetypes' and dealing with fame. This week’s challenge involves interacting with the public at the Century City Mall.
In their weekly photo shoot, with photographer Jonathan Mannion, the girls pose together wearing mud and little else. Supermodel Sonia Dara joins the judges' panel this week to help decide which girl will be eliminated.
FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER Real Housewives of Orange County Season 5 at 19h30
[Episode 10: I Can’t Stop]The summer is coming to an end and the Barneys are getting their children prepared for another school year. Tamra Barney shares that she wants her trouble marriage to Simon to work, fully aware that their kids are feeling the tension in the home.
Gretchen Rossi is preparing for an upcoming trade show where she will debut her new make-up line, Gretchen Christine Beaute.
The Bachelor Season 16 at 20h30
[Episode 6]Ben and the women travel to Panama; a two-on-one date ends with one woman being sent home. One of the bachelorette's opens up to Ben while another reveals that she's been keeping a secret.