Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00 (all episodes)
Genre: Documentary Series, History, Factual
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
Beginning with the development of the atomic bomb and the dramatic proliferation of nuclear weapons in the decades after, the series traces Cold War history past the collapse of the Soviet Union to the rise of Vladimir Putin and into the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War features more than 100 interviews conducted in seven countries around the world, revealing deeply personal stories that show how much the Cold War transformed lives and drove world history.
From survivors of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima to extensive filming in Ukraine, Germany and some of the former Soviet Republics, the series includes interviews with seven current or former world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as prominent political figures like NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, former CIA Director Robert Gates and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The series also features key figures of the Cold War, including the son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, prominent German protest leaders who helped topple the Berlin Wall, as well as one of the last long form interviews with nuclear activist Daniel Ellsberg, who called the United States classified nuclear plans "institutional insanity".
This nine-part docuseries is an exploration of the decades-long conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union framed by current events that make it clear we are still very much feeling the effects of the Cold War.
Outchef'd 2
Channel: Food Network (DStv 175)
TX Time: 18h00
Genre: Reality Competition, Food
Talented home cooks get the shock of their lives in the 12-episode second season of Outchef'd.
In each episode hosted by Eddie Jackson, a confident home cook arrives thinking they are entering an audition - but to their surprise, it's "lights, cameras, action" as they are immediately ushered into a head-to-head culinary battle against a renowned world-class chef.
After an ingredient-themed cooking round, Eddie hits the streets to find four regular folks for a blind tasting panel that will determine the winner.
To level the playing field between the competitors and pros, the home chef only needs to receive one vote to win a $5,000 prize.
Elite chefs competing against home cooks this season are: Eric Adjepong, Kelsey Bernard Clark, Tiffani Faison, Darnell Ferguson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Robert Irvine, Antonia Lofaso, Joe Sasto and Geoffrey Zakarian.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Tomato, Tomato!": Stay-at-home mom Cristina can't believe she's taking on world-class chef Geoffrey Zakarian in a surprise cooking competition.
Eddie has more up his sleeve when he presents them with a star ingredient, and Cristina will have to outchef a pro to take home $5,000.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Duck It!": Eddie hosts a battle royale between investment banker Jonny Fine and celebrity chef Tiffani Faison.
Jonny attempts to "duck" around with a dish he's been cooking since childhood to see if it will be good enough to take down Tiffani.
Steve Treviño: Simple Man
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
From the secret to his successful marriage to his dad's spaghetti sandwiches, comedian Steve Treviño riffs on family life in this upbeat stand-up special.