America's National Parks
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Wildlife, Nature
America's National Parks are world famous and their breathtaking landscapes fascinate millions of visitors.
Now, this spectacular series shows you the beauty and majesty beyond the tourist lookouts in eight iconic national parks.
We'll interview Park Rangers to find out their favourite spots and share their insider secrets on what makes each park so special.
Grand Canyon
Sculpted by Nature over millions of years, the Grand Canyon is perhaps the best known natural wonder on Earth.
Yet, while the South rim has been and remains a famed destination for tourists, few know what lies beyond the lookouts on the other side.
In this episode, the film crew surveys the wildlife inhabiting the hidden crevices at the base of the canyon and running along its steep, treacherous cliffs.
Yellowstone
Few places are as beautiful as Yellowstone National Park the worlds first national park.
A wilderness jewel of vast forests and yawning valleys, Yellowstone is home to large bison herds, wolf packs, and generations of grizzly bears.
Using the latest cinematographic techniques, this film showcases Yellowstones' diverse wildlife and spectacular landscapes in a way that has not been done before.
Everglades
River of Grass, that's what Everglades means.
One of the largest wetlands on our planet, Everglades boasts a vast array of habitats and houses thousands of species.
Filled with drama, this episode presents the struggles of wild souls in the River of Grass, the Everglades.
Olympic
Out of the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean rises the Olympic peninsula. Its rugged coastline, rain-drenched forests, and high summits are teaming with wildlife.
The Olympic peninsula is one of most diverse National Parks in North America.
Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park boasts vast forests, lush meadows, and a kaleidoscope of autumnal colours.
At once vibrant and mystical, the beauty of these mountains inspires fascination, curiosity, and wonder.
This is where the magic happens, in The Great Smoky Mountains.
Gates of The Arctic
Alaska "The last Frontier" - snow-covered mountain ranges, giant grizzly bears fishing salmon and mighty moose roaming through an endless wilderness.
Places like the Denali National Park are world famous but the North of Alaska is little known.
Beyond the rugged peaks of the Brooks Range lies the wide tundra of the North Slope and America's most inaccessible national park: "Gates of the Arctic".
Saguaro
Among America's newest national parks, Saguaro was the first national monument dedicated to protecting a particular plant species.
It seems paradoxical that a landscape most famous for its dry and barren nature could also be known for its vibrant wildlife.
Join us at the base of Arizona, in a tour of Saguaro National Parks.
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is a land of superlatives.
Where else can you find granite cliffs 900 metres high and giant sequoias well over 1,000 years old?
Beneath these towering heights live animals that make Yosemite their home: bobcats, black bears, coyotes, golden eagles, and more.
Follow Yosemite's inhabitants throughout the seasons in a unique portrait of this legendary park.
Who Killed Biggie and Tupac?
Channel: Investigation Discovery (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series, Music
Twenty-five years of contempt, controversy and conspiracy lead to one question: who killed Biggie and Tupac?
With exclusive interviews and unique insight into both shootings, hear the riveting answers from key players.
Who is telling the truth?
The Men
Seven years after the murder of Biggie Smalls, the LAPD sets up a task force to uncover the truth.
A key breakthrough turns the case on its head, and instead of solving one murder, the task force finds itself unexpectedly solving another.
The Myths
As the LAPD Task Force pieces together what happened to Biggie and Tupac, stories of police corruption continue to play out in the press.
Dirty cops and missing evidence capture the attention of one FBI agent who has a theory of his own.
The Legend
Two of the most prominent law enforcement voices on the Biggie and Tupac story speak on camera for the first time - and in the same documentary series.
Both try to convince viewers why their theory is correct.
Who do you believe, the LAPD or the FBI?
Attenborough's Global Adventure
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 16h30
Genre: Documentary Series, Nature, Wildlife
When David Attenborough was in his mid-eighties, many thought he had retired.
Instead, he embarked for the next seven years on a new era of natural history film making, revisiting iconic locations and using advanced technologies to share a new perspective on the natural world.
From the deep oceans in a state-of-the-art submarine on the Great Barrier Reef to the ancient rainforests of Borneo, this film highlights some of the incredible locations he visited, and the fascinating creatures he has encountered along the way.
From the marine iguanas in the Galapagos to ingenious King Penguins in South Georgia, and from the fastest bird on Earth in Rome to the legendary Dodo inside the walls of the Natural History Museum, we follow Attenborough's travels across the globe and through time, as he shares his unique insights into the natural world through spectacular footage and breathtaking CGI.
Little People, Giant World
Channel: CBS Reality (DStv 132)
TX Time: 07h05
Genre: Documentary
Over 6,000 people in the UK have dwarfism.
This film follows three extraordinary young people who have Achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, as they reach major milestones in their lives and find the determination to overcome daily obstacles.
Often the simplest of tasks can be a huge challenge as they learn to live in a giant world.
We meet 28-year-old Jack who is leaving home to take part in Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs pantomime.
We join 19-year-old Jess as she starts learning to drive; and 15-year-old Freya is shopping for a very special dress for her end of school prom.
Hell's Kitchen USA 17
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 17h10
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
It's an all-new season and for the first time ever in Hell's Kitchen history, Chef Ramsay invites 16 All-Stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes.
Old rivalries are renewed and new alliances are formed, but in the end, only one of these all-stars will claim the grand prize - a head chef position at the brand-new Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas and $250,000.
During the premiere episode, Chef Ramsay surprises the 16 former Black Jacket chefs with a twist on the infamous Signature Dish Challenge.
The winning team will enjoy the ride of their lives at Skyslide in downtown Los Angeles, followed by a dinner with Chef Ramsay and special guest Wolfgang Puck at his restaurant, WP24.
Meanwhile, the losing team will stay behind to clean up and prep both kitchens for the upcoming dinner service.
The next day, Ramsay gathers the chefs in the newly redesigned dining room for a huge announcement that will leave them stunned.
TVSA Show Page: Hell's Kitchen USA 17
On the Run Eatin' with N.O.R.E.
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Food, Reality
Rap legend N.O.R.E. takes you on an unpredictable food tour across the USA, meeting up with other famous friends and food connoisseurs along the way.
In the series premiere: N.O.R.E. and crew devour their way through the capital of Soul Food.
They dine like kings with Outkast's Big Boi and chill with CeeLo Green.
But any real ATL-ian knows you can't come to the ATL without "hitting da strip club to get a face full of ass and wings", according to the show.