A Spy Among Friends
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Miniseries
Based on the New York Times best-selling book written by Ben Macintyre, this six-episode series dramatizes the true story of Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis) and Kim Philby (Guy Pearce), two British spies and lifelong friends.
Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history.
This is a story of intimate duplicity; of loyalty, trust and treachery.
Philby's deeply personal betrayal, uncovered at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the gutting of British and American Intelligence.
In the series premiere, "Boom-ooh-yatatatah": In the wake of Kim Philby's escape to Moscow, his closest friend in Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (also known as MI6), Nicholas Elliott, is under investigation by Mrs. Lily Thomas (Anna Maxwell Martin) from the Security Service (MI5).
Did he facilitate Philby's escape because he's also a traitor working for the Russians, or is it just that his judgement was clouded at a critical moment by their 23-year friendship?
Or maybe, just maybe, he in fact had the last laugh having manipulated Philby to run to the bosom of the KGB for foreign intelligence purposes.
Freedom Flyer: The Sailor Malan Story
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary, History
This historical documentary follows the riveting journey of Adolph 'Sailor' Malan, a true South African hero whose indomitable spirit defied two formidable adversaries - Hitler and Apartheid.
Freedom Flyer unveils the untold tale of courage, sacrifice and hope that defined a generation.
This is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.
In a narrative that spans from the skies of World War II to the battlefields against injustice, Freedom Flyer takes you on an unforgettable expedition.
Adolph "Sailor" Malan's soaring legacy comes alive as the documentary weaves through his heroic feats as an ace fighter pilot during the war, defending Britain against the forces of evil.
But his fight didn't end there - his unwavering commitment led him to the forefront of the anti-Apartheid movement upon his return home.
The documentary delves deep into Sailor Malan's remarkable journey, painting an intricate portrait of his resilience, bravery, and determination.
Through exclusive interviews, rare footage, and expert analysis, Freedom Flyer paints a vivid picture of a man who became a symbol of hope and freedom for countless souls.
Night of Doom
Channel: Star Life (DStv 167 / Openview 110)
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Telenovela, Supernatural, Horror
An intriguining story of love and reincarnation.
The plot is centred around three couples who live in three different generations: Suhasini and Mahendra, Gauri and Raj, and Vaidehi Khanna and Raghav Sharma.
The common thing about all the generations is that they are all haunted by one evil spirit, Kalasur Tantrik.
As the series gets underway, Gauri and Raj reunite after 28 years only to come across their fateful past.
What's in store for them next?
The original Hindi title of the show is Qayamat Ki Raat.
Embarrassing Teenage Bodies
Channel: eReality (Openview 108)
TX Time: 23h30
Genre: Reality, Lifestyle
Many teenagers avoid going to the doctor because they are just too embarrassed to share their health concerns.
However in this series a team of medical experts are offering their help in an attempt to uncover the issues and help ease their pain.
The doctors will descend upon the top teenage holiday destinations, university campuses and music festivals to seek out those people with severe instances of common problems.
Each programme follows the specialist treatments offered and the teenagers are invited back to revisit the doctors and reveal how their lives have been transformed.
The series will expose embarrassing health worries into the public domain - because nothing will be too embarrassing for these GPs.
Sleeping with Death
Channel: CBS Justice (DStv 170 / StarSat 222)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: True Crime, Docu-Drama, Documentary Series
This series investigates stories of people who woke up to the nightmare of a friend or family member having been murdered while they slept in the same house, sometimes merely feet away.
Those left alive grieve and struggle to come to terms with being unaware that acts of brutality took place under the same roof.
In addition, they must also confront the fact that they may be named as possible suspects.
Throughout the series, daybreak quickly unravels into a terrifying tableaux and panic, leading to a comprehensive investigation to discover the killer and bring them to justice.
The series features several compelling cases such as a successful businesswoman is murdered as her boyfriend sleeps beside her; a teenager who discovers her father, a popular high school drama teacher, stabbed to death in his bedroom while she sleeps across the hall; and a man killed by a single gunshot as his wife sleeps nearby.
In the series premiere, "Left for Dead": Johnia Berry is stabbed more than 22 times in her Knoxville, Tennessee, bedroom while her male roommate escapes with his life after he is stabbed also.
Her roommate runs to a nearby convenience store where he frantically speaks with police, afraid his roommate has died and that his injuries are serious enough that he may die himself.
As law enforcement begins to investigate, they can't fathom how this young man evaded Johnia's fate, and wonder if he may be involved.
The Highland Vet
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Docu-Reality
A series set at the most northern mainland vets' practices in Britain.
Filmed across winter and early spring in locations often remote and challenging, it features the dedicated team - vets, vet nurses and staff members - from DS McGregor and Partners mixed vet practices in Thurso and Wick, Caithness, as they work hard around the clock to help farm animals, equine, domestic pets and wildlife.
In the series premiere: Vet Shondie faces the most dramatic case of her career when a two-month-old Tamaskan puppy is brought in after being attacked by an older dog.
NCIS 20
Channel: Me (DStv 115)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former Marine gunnery sergeant whose skills as an investigator are unmatched, leads a troupe of colourful personalities.
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
The NCIS-verse now unites NCIS and NCIS: Hawai'i in a special crossover event for the respective Season 20 and Season 2 premieres.
In the Season 20 premiere, "A Family Matter": Following the cliffhanger Season 19 finale, with Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) still on the run with his ex-wife Vivian (Teri Polo), the team investigates who from his past might have a personal vendetta against him in hopes of clearing Parker's name.
Enlisting the help of NCIS: Hawai'i's Special Agent Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and computer specialist Ernie Malick (Jason Antoon), who are in town meeting with director Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) in preparation for a global military exercise, the group tracks down their prime suspect, The Raven.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Daddy Issues": McGee's personal life and professional life intersect when a dad from his children's school is linked to a break-in at a government storage bunker.
Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 12h05
Genre: Travel, Food
Curious culinarian and James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern continues his search for the most interesting dishes across the globe in Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations.
The 13-episode series, an extension of the Bizarre Foods franchise, takes you on an international journey to iconic cities around the world for a taste of their quintessential, not-to-be missed dishes.
From melt-in-your-mouth chocolate in Zurich to decadent gelato in Florence, savoury paella in Barcelona to creamy clam chowder in Boston, the series is an exploration of iconic foods, where they came from, how they are made, and the right way to eat them.
Visiting cities such as London, Munich, Hong Kong, New Orleans and more, Zimmern takes viewers into the kitchens where generations of chefs prepare and serve the cities' most beloved dishes.
In the series premiere, "Athens": This episode explores the ancient city of Athens, Greece and some of its most recognisable food, beginning with gyros and souvlaki.
Along with a third generation restaurant owner, Zimmern guides you through the unique preparation of classic dishes, and reveals how the Greek have perfected these timeless recipes.
Next, Zimmern stops at Krinos bakery for deliciously deep-fried Greek doughnuts called loukamades, followed by a look at the story behind spanakopita - a multi-cultural mash-up of flakey dough with spinach and feta filling.
The art of making spanakopita is such a highly-regarded skill in Athens that a professional guild exists for the chefs who have perfected it.
Zimmern goes on to find koulouri, a Greek culinary necessity similar to a bagel; dolmades, delicately stuffed grape leaves; and of course, Greek yogurt, which is anything but what you see on grocery store shelves in America.
In the second episode of the weekday double bill, "Florence": Florence, Italy lives up to its artistic reputation even in its food.
Andrew explores classics like the rare Florentine steak, the original cappuccino and gelato.
Everybody Hates Chris
Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)
TX Time: 16h00
Genre: Comedy
A sitcom inspired by the teenage experiences of comedian Chris Rock (who narrates the show), while growing up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighbourhood of Brooklyn.
Motivated by his childhood experiences, Rock narrates this story of a teenager growing up as the oldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s.
Uprooted to a neighbourhood and bussed into a primarily white middle school two hours away by his strict, hard-working parents, Chris struggles to find his place, all while keeping his younger brother and sister in line at home and surmounting the tests of junior high school.
The year that Chris turned 13 was 1982.
Filled with dreams that being a teenager would be really cool, Chris' entry into adolescence is turning out to be less pleasant.
Moved from the projects to the tough "Bed-Stuy" neighbourhood of Brooklyn, Chris is still stuck in his big brother role.
As the family's "emergency adult," he's accountable for taking care of his younger brother Drew and his younger sister Tonya, while his parents are working.
Drew, although younger, is taller and more confident than Chris, while Tonya is the baby of the family, who gets all of the attention from his parents.
Chris' rough, cost-conscious father Julius works numerous jobs in order to properly support his family.
Meanwhile, his very strict, sassy mother Rochelle, who works part-time in a small real estate office, runs the household on a very tight budget, while demanding the best for her children.
With his mother strong-minded to see him in a good school, Chris reluctantly faces multiple bus transfers each day to attend Corleone Junior High School in the fiercely Italian neighbourhood, South Shore.
Although being an immediate target for bullies, Chris' innate charm and sharp wit enable him to make new friends at school, such as Greg, another smart, nice kid... who can't fight.
As Chris Rock pointedly looks back, his younger self is set to find what his family already knows: Chris' sharp, scrappy character is going to take him places.
But first, he's going to have to think, talk or run his way through one growing experience after another at both home and school, and on any number of buses along the way.
TVSA Show Page: Everybody Hates Chris