Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary, Food
The story of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef.
He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station.
Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious three-star Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro's sushi bar.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a thoughtful meditation on work, family and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro's life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world and as a loving yet complicated father.
The Wheel with Michael McIntyre: Christmas Special
Channel: BBC Brit (DStv 120)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Game Show, Special
Michael McIntyre hosts a special Christmas edition of his game show.
Three celebrity contestants - TV host Holly Willoughby, comedian Alan Carr and Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse - try to answer their way to a fortune for their chosen charities, guided by celebrity helpers.
Can Alexander Armstrong, Clare Balding, Howard Donald, Kate Bottley, Ainsley Harriott, Olly Smith and Christopher Biggins help them to win big?
That all depends on the spin of The Wheel.
Emily in Paris 2
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Say "oui" to new possibilities...
Emily, an ambitious 20-something marketing executive from Chicago, unexpectedly lands her dream job in Paris when her company acquires a French luxury marketing company — and she is tasked with revamping their social media strategy.
Emily's new life in Paris is filled with intoxicating adventures and surprising challenges as she juggles winning over her work colleagues, making friends and navigating new romances.
Now more entrenched in her life in Paris, Emily's getting better at navigating the city but still struggling with the idiosyncrasies of French life.
After stumbling into a love triangle with her neighbour and her first real French friend, Emily is determined to focus on her work — which is getting more complicated by the day.
In French class, she meets a fellow expat who both infuriates and intrigues her.
Jamie's Easy Meals for Christmas
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food, Special
For many of us, planning the perfect Christmas dinner can turn out to be a nightmare.
In this Christmas special, Jamie Oliver aims to cut down on the stress and pressure, by showing us how to prepare these meals easily, featuring all of our favourite festive treats, plus some more unconventional offerings.