Blue Planet II SABC3
TX Time: 18h30
Genre: Wildlife, Nature, Documentary Series
This bold cinematic experience returns to take us on a magical adventure deep into our planet's oceans for a second time, sharing the astonishing new discoveries that have been made over the last few years.
Meet the strange octopuses that live in the dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Watch giant trevally fish leap to catch birds in mid-air. And ride on the back of a hammerhead shark as it attacks.
Inspiring awe and wonder, this series reveals surprising new places, charismatic new characters and extraordinary new behaviours.
The Gong Show
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 17h00
Genre: Game Show, Variety, Comedy
Amateur talent contest that originally aired in the USA in the seventies before being revived last year by ABC.
Every episode celebrates unusually talented and unique performers on a primetime stage. A revolving panel of judges featuring Hollywood's hottest stars praise, critique and gong contestants out when they get too bad.
The show is known for its absurdist humour and style, with the actual competition secondary to the often outlandish acts presented. A small cash prize is typically awarded to each show's winner.
Curb Your Enthusiasm 9
Channel: Vuzu (DStv 116)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Comedy
The show stars Seinfeld co-creator Larry David as an over-the-top version of himself in an unsparing but tongue-in-cheek depiction of his life. New episodes air in a double bill weekly on Vuzu.
In the Season 9 premiere, "Foisted": Larry tries to rid himself of an inept assistant, offends Jeff's barber and gets into hot water over a new project.'
In the second part of the double bill, "The Pickle Gambit": Larry reaches out to a familiar face, gives a hotel guest sartorial advice and looks to create a diversion to help a friend's nephew.