WW2: Hell Under the Sea
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama
An event-based series charting the stealth game of subsea warfare from contact to attack of the greatest submarine patrols of World War II.
From the rise of the Wolfpack to the drive for victory in the Pacific, meet the masterminds who bring together the strategy, technology and tactics to make every sailor's worst nightmare come to life.
Life and Death Decisions
Decisions Captains make can change the course of history - see the impact of some of those decisions.
Courageous Captains
Cunning, aggressive, ruthless - submarine captains are a unique breed.
Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a globe-trotting trip to find answers to the big questions facing the comedian after becoming a dad.
The series reunites Jack with his father Michael on a path of discovery and adventure as they try to crack the answers to parenthood's endless questions.
In their own inimitable and hilarious way, Jack and Michael will travel the world, examining what fatherhood means across the globe, discussing the Dad that Michael is and the one that Jack wants to be.
People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer
Channel: Investigation Discovery (DStv 171 / StarSat 223)
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
In this series, survivors take back the narrative by sharing the disturbing yet empowering accounts of how they escaped the clutches of a serial killer.
Survivors, their loved ones and law enforcement come together to piece together the emotional, shocking and exclusive stories that finally brought serial killers to justice.
The premiere episode tells the story of serial killer Rodney Alcala who appeared on a popular dating series in the midst of his murder spree.
Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Alcala is believed to have 80-120 victims spanning from California to New Hampshire.
Now, the series brings together the untold story of teenage survivor, Morgan Rowan.
In 1965, Alcala attacked her - only to brutalize her again three years later.
Plagued with guilt after he attacked an eight-year-old girl months later, this episode recounts her decades-long search for the others who survived the evil of Rodney Alcala.
Other episodes include:
Surviving the Railroad Killer
Angel Reséndiz, aka the Railroad Killer, operated in towns from California to Florida.
Although he admitted to nine murders, there are many others that have since been linked to him with DNA.
Now, his sole survivor, Holly K. Dunn, not only played a critical part in his sentencing but has since created a non-profit advocacy centre that helps victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse.
Surviving the Casanova Killer
A single mom, Barbara Maybe Abel, comes home to find a man holding her disabled sister hostage.
He then tries to kidnap her young son, but she begs him to take her instead.
She is at his mercy for days, and to survive, she must get Paul John Knowles to fall in love with her.
Surviving the Bishop's Basement
Gary Heidnick, who runs a church out of his house and calls himself "The Bishop," abducts a woman and holds her captive.
Soon, he imprisons six women in his basement and tortures them.
As captives begin to die, Josefina Rivera knows her only chance of survival is to escape.
Surviving the Handsome Devil
In the suburbs of Chicago, a handsome man with searing blue eyes turns out to be a bloodthirsty monster hiding in plain sight and attacking young women at will.
However, it takes decades for the survivors to discover that Bruce Lindahl is a serial killer.
Now, Sherry Hopson and Annette Lazar come forward to discuss coming face-to-face with the cold-blooded killer.
Surviving the Cook Brothers
In 1981, two men rape and shoot a young mother, forcing her fiancé to watch it all.
After nearly dying, Cheryl Bartlett Fann, learns her attackers are a pair of serial killers who are also brothers.
It will take two decades before justice prevails over Nathanial and Anthony Cook.
Jamie Oliver Seasons
Channel: BBC Lifestyle (DStv 174)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Food
Jamie Oliver is back with an uplifting series that takes us through the whole year – from spring to winter – celebrating gorgeous ingredients and the delicious dishes we can make with them.
Luther 2
Channel: S3
TX Time: 21h00
Genre: Drama
The dark psychological drama starring Idris Elba as John Luther, the near-genius detective struggling with his own demons, returns with two distinctive, thrilling two-part crime stories.
Devastated by the brutal murder of his wife, John Luther returns to policing in a different world.
After Zoe's death and best friend Ian Reed's betrayal, Luther spent some time working on cold cases.
Now he's back. His old unit has gone and he's working in the newly created Serious and Serial unit.
Headed by former police complaints officer Martin Schenk, it is Luther's chance for a fresh start.
But is it one he really wants?
Luther quickly gathers together his team, rescuing his old partner Detective Justin Ripley from career oblivion.
Joining them is ambitious Detective Erin Gray.
She's heard of Luther's reputation, seen what's happened to Ripley and doesn't want her own job prospects tarnished in the same way.
It's not long before they're dealing with their first case...
A masked man wanders the streets of London, carrying out ritualistic murders in historic locations – Smithfield, Petticoat Lane...
He's taking Luther on a tour through the narrow alleyways and back streets of the city, using murders to mark out his territory and working up to one final masterpiece...
This season sees Luther take bigger risks and face even darker challenges.
TVSA Show Page: Luther 2
Ahir Shah: Ends
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy, Special
From London's Royal Court Theatre, comedian Ahir Shah dishes on class, family and multiculturalism in the UK from his grandfather's view.
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