As we've reported, three new M-Net Series channels launch on Tuesday, 9 July 2013.
M-Net Series Reality launches at 17h00 with a Robbie Williams special, on the Premium bouquet. It'll be on channel 114.
This release just in with an overview of the series coming up on the channel ...
[Submitted via press release]
ROBBIE WILLIAMS: TAKE THE CROWN
SPECIAL: ONLY FOR 9 July at 17:00
Monday to Friday at 18:30 and 19:30:
THE JEFF PROBST SHOW
STARTS 9 JULY 18:30
Hosted by an Emmy Award winner, the Jeff Probst Show sees the well-known Survivor host hosting his own talk show. Engaging viewers with stories about people living life to the fullest, Jeff adds his own spirit of adventure and possibility to each episode.
From relationships to family dynamics to newsmakers of the day, the seasoned TV host covers a range of topics that highlight interesting people with interesting stories.
THE DOCTORS 5
STARTS 9 JULY 19:30 Moves from the current M-Net Series to M-Net Series Reality. New epsiodes start in November.The Doctors is a one-hour medical infotainment program providing reliable medical, health and wellness advice from a distinguished panel of four doctors. The experts focus on hot button medical issues and new procedures, as well as tackling viewers’ questions, problems and needs in an open and engaging format.
JUNIOR MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 2
STARTS 9 JULY 20:30
Junior MasterChef sees children aged between 8 and 12 competing against one another in the ultimate cook-off. Although the Junior series doesn’t eliminate contestants every week, four contestants are eliminated once the top 12 is decided.
Some of the most extraordinary challenges give the kids and opportunity to show off their culinary skills, as they cook alongside celebrity chefs and get the chance to win a range of prizes.
LIFE AFTER TOP CHEF
STARTS 9 JULY 21:30
Life After Top Chef explores the off-camera experiences of favourite cheftestants, Richard Blais, Jen Carroll, Spike Mendelsohn and Fabio Viviani. The fan favourites are in the process of reaching some big milestones, in both their personal and professional lives.
While Richard attempts to open a fine dining restaurant in Atlanta, Jen sets out to open her dream restaurant in Philadelphia. Spike tries to balance the demands of his family with venturing out on his own, as Fabio seeks out to become the “male Martha Stewart”.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE 9
STARTS 9 JULY 22:30Repeat from M-NetBIGGEST LOSER 10
STARTS 10 JULY 20:30Season 10 kicks off with a new theme of “paying it forward” and 21 contestants vying for a spot at the ranch to get healthy and change their lives forever.
With obesity now one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States, “The Biggest Loser” wanted to broaden their reach this season, pay it forward and motivate communities - not just contestants - to get healthy.
Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels and host Alison Sweeney travel to seven cities in the premiere episode, with each trainer leading community fitness challenges like a one-mile race or a 500 step-up competition.
READY FOR LOVE
STARTS 11 JULY 20:30 and 21:30
Three handsome and successful bachelors get the opportunity to find the right woman, in Ready For Love. Matchmakers make it their mission to do a nationwide search for potential mates for each man, as they launch into a romantic and competitive journey.
Financier Ben Patton, musician Tim Lopez and philanthropist Ernesto Arguello prepare to find true love - and break a few hearts in the process when they send someone home each week.
The series is produced by Eva Longoria. It's hosted by Giuliana and Bill Rancic.
THE FACE
STARTS 12 JULY 20:30
Three supermodel coaches (including Naomi Campbell) compete against one another to find the face of ULTA Beauty, in The Face. Under their experienced guidance, three teams of aspiring models are coached through real life photo shoots and commercial assignments.
Professional photographer Nigel Barker presents the show, as the trials and tribulations of each week see the group of hopefuls narrowed down until one winning Face remains.
FASHION STAR
STARTS 12 JULY 21:30Celebrity mentors take fourteen unknown designers under their wing, and give them a chance to become a house name, in Fashion Stars. Contestants are given challenges each week, and each project is presented to a set of well-known clothing buyers.
Through fierce competition, aspiring designers get the chance to showcase their talents as they vie for the greatest prize: having their original collections in three of the nation’s largest fashion retailers.
The celebrity mentors are Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos.
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NYC 5
STARTS 15 JULY 20:30The Real Housewives of NYC follows the busy lives of a group of ambitious Manhattan woman as they juggle their families and their demanding careers with their colourful and fabulous social lives.
Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill and Heather Thomson join the already established Housewives, Countess LuAnn Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer.
Season 5 sees the Housewives hitting it off with their new friends, until Ramona arrives. The tension between LuAnn and Ramona causes Heather and Carole to question who they can really trust.
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY 6
STARTS 15 JULY 21:30The Real Housewives of Orange County follow the glamorous lives of the wealthy women in the O.C. As they strive to become successful entrepreneurs, excellent mothers and dutiful wives, their friendship holds them together through thick and thin.
In Season 6, Tamara prepares to bid good riddance to her husband, by celebrating her new boyfriend. The girls also welcome Peggy, a former model turned stay-at-home mom and Fernanda, a sizzling Brazillian fitness instructor.
For a rundown of the premiere line-up on M-Net Series Showcase and Zone please see ...