What am I Eating? with Zooey Deschanel
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 16h05
Genre: Food, Docu-Reality
Zooey Deschanel is on a mission to solve everyday food dilemmas by asking the tough questions we all have about what we eat.
In the supermarket and in our own kitchens, Zooey explores common food mysteries and reveals the shocking truths big food manufacturers want to hide as she uncovers simple solutions to the question: "What am I eating?"
In the series premiere, "Big, Fat Lies": Let's face it. Fat. Is. Delicious. Turns out, it's also nutritious, and we may have all been lied to for decades.
Zooey works with correspondents Carlos Parisi and Sophie Roe to give us the skinny on the right fats and oils we should be buying.
In the second episode of the Saturday / Sunday double bill, "Down To Fruit?": Fruit can be organic, conventional, fresh or preserved, and the options are overwhelming.
Zooey joins Dariany Santana and Carlos Parisi to uncover which fruits should be our new BFFs and if non-organic is the friend we never knew we had.
Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture
Channel: E! (DStv 124)
TX Time: 19h05
Genre: Documentary Series, Music, Lifestyle
Explores the influence of Black culture and how perseverance, excellence and an undeniable impact through music, television, sports and film changed culture forever.
Narrated by La La Anthony, this programming event will cover all genres of pop culture and entertainment – celebrating music from the gospel roots of Mahalia Jackson to the Motown sound, the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Black culture's impact on fashion, television trailblazers from Diahann Carroll to Oprah Winfrey, sports legends like Sugar Ray Leonard and Laila Ali, the evolution of Black films and the pivotal talents that paved the way – all creating a cultural legacy that set the tone.
Black Pop features an array of celebrities such as:
Erika Alexander
Laila Ali
Jabari Banks
Da Brat
Tamar Braxton
Erica Campbell
Nick Cannon
Misty Copeland
Laverne Cox
Stephen Curry
Victor Cruz
Dapper Dan
Dominique Dawes
D-Nice
Cedric the Entertainer
Scott Evans
Vivica A. Fox
Charlamagne Tha God
Tamron Hall
Kevin Hart
H.E.R.
Luke James
Coco Jones
Sugar Ray Leonard
Marsai Martin
Ne-Yo
Will Packer
Nina Parker
Billy Porter
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Amber Ruffin
Stephen A. Smith
Justin Sylvester
Blair Underwood
Tank
Collectively, they share their stories of achievements in music, television, sports and film, canonizing these moments as some of the greatest in pop culture history.
In the series premiere, "Music": Black music has always been the heartbeat of America.
However, its significance extends beyond dope beats and fun rhymes as it links to a rich history and tells a story of freedom.
From the soulful era of Motown to the artistry of pop star royalty and more than 50 years of hip-hop, this episode explores how Black music shapes culture globally and tells the entire story of Black America's hope, triumphs and unity.
Planet of the Reptiles
Channel: Nat Geo Wild (DStv 182 / StarSat 221)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Wildlife, Documentary
Reptiles are like scaly monsters from another time.
As scientists unlock their secrets, the more remarkable they become.
From Komodo Dragons to Crocs, Nat Geo Wild takes a deep dive into the lives of some of the most amazing reptiles.
Alien Encounters Declassified
Channel: Travel Channel (DStv 179)
TX Time: 21h10
Genre: Documentary
Newly released documents and firsthand accounts of close encounters reveal shocking secrets the US government has been hiding from us for decades.
What to do these extraterrestrial visitors want? Do they come in peace, or is it an invasion?
Guy's Ranch Kitchen 5
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Food, Reality
Guy Fieri invites his heavy-hitter chef friends over for a spontaneous Sunday cook-off.
Each chef comes up with unique, flavourful dishes that are easy enough for anyone to make at home.
In the Season 5 premiere, "Layering it On": Guy's laying down a challenge to see who can layer on the flavour.
Aarti Sequeira starts off with a classic Indian Bombay Frankie and then rolls out some Lahmajun, or Armenian pizza.
Rocco DiSpirito's layering the booze with his Dubliner and then goes old-school with a new take on his Ten-Layer Lasagna Bolognese.
Ming Tsai is making some Kimchee Beef Scallion Pancakes with Watercress Slaw and then sweetening things up with his Coconut Cream and Chocolate Rice Cake Parfait.
Jonathan Waxman wows the crowd with his tasty Timballo and tantalising Tartiflette.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Anytime, Anywhere Clambake": Guy Fieri's looking for a clambake without leaving the ranch.
Aarti Sequeira whips up some Hushpuppies with an Indian twist and then sweetens up the party with juniper-infused Blueberry Cobbler.
Rocco DiSpirito gets creative with his Clam Chowder Jalapeno Poppers and brings it on home with a Southampton Clambake in a Can.
Ming Tsai gets the party started with his Lemongrass Shandy before offering up some Honey Gingered Corn en Papillote.
Jonathan Waxman prepares his Seafood al Cartoccio and a simple yet luxurious Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Casserole with a Pistachio Pesto.