The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Thriller, Drama
A deliciously dark tale of two very different women, Alice and Cheryl, and conman Rob Chance.
Three strangers with nothing in common... except dupes, deceptions and delusions.
This is the story of two very different women and the conman they have in common; a dark, funny, and unpredictable thriller about three remarkable characters trapped in a tangled triangle of complexly layered half-truths and lies of epic proportions.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste (In Fabric), Alistair Petrie (The Night Manager) and Rebekah Staton (Raised by Wolves) lead the cast as Cheryl, Rob and Alice respectively.
Cheryl is a bestselling fantasy fiction author who, recently bereaved, now lives alone with her poodle, Goblin.
Alice is a formidable PA, a mother, and a lifelong Madonna fan.
Rob is an eccentric and celebrated ecopreneur (allegedly).
This is a story about lies and artifice, about our weakness for self-deception, and about the rapid ascent of the modern fraudster.
Asking why do 'respectable' psychopaths rise to the top? Why does a posh man in a suit still seem so plausible next to a working-class mum in a pink cape?
And if you can't beat them, is joining them really so bad?
Above all, this is also the story of an unexpected friendship between two very different women and the power they'll discover when they raise their voices in joyous rage.
As they finally find the courage and self-belief to take charge, the con is on to try and take a predator down.
Joining the trio are Romola Garai (The Hour) who plays Juno Fish, Alice's boss and a prominent designer who is famous for her unique brand of idiosyncratic floral patterns and products.
Derek Jacobi (Last Tango in Halifax) plays Sir Ralph Unwin who may or may not be being scammed by Rob.
Julian Barratt (The Mighty Boosh) plays Alice's painfully predictable, deeply kind, magician husband Benjy.
Karl Johnson (Lark Rise to Candleford) plays Bill, Alice's father and confidante.
Finally, Ellie Haddington (Enola Holmes) plays Diane, Alice's long suffering, insufferable mother.
In the series premiere: Alice invested thousands in Robbie's dodgy property scam before he disappeared.
When she sees him again for the first time in 15 years, she's determined to get to the truth.
Beast Games
Channel: Prime Video
TX Time: 00h01
Genre: Reality Competition, Game Show
From the mind of MrBeast (the most-subscribed YouTuber in the world) comes a new, record-breaking competition series.
A staggering 1,000 contestants compete in physical, mental and social challenges, for a chance to win a $5-million dollar cash prize - the biggest in reality TV history.
Week by week, contestants will use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the multi-million-dollar winner.
LikeTyma LikeNtwana Reunion
Channel: SABC2
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Talk Show, Advertiser-Funded, Special
LikeTyma LikeNtwana is an exploration of father-son relationships hosted by TT Mbha and his father, Serame Mbha.
The show's premise is built around frank conversations between fathers, sons, uncles and nephews, delving into topics of absent fathers, paternity discovery, role modelling, incarcerated fathers, present fathers and family legacy with the ultimate goal of building a nation of good men.
This special episode is presented in a festive mood that reflects celebration, resilience and growth.
The episode has TT and Serame taking you on a journey highlighting the extraordinary stories of four fathers and their sons: Tumisho Masha, Teko, Pitso and Hlaks.
Each story reveals the unique dynamics of overcoming challenges, embracing responsibilities, and celebrating love and connection.
The episode combines emotional depth with entertainment value, using engaging diaries, dynamic montages and lively conversations to maintain a brisk yet impactful pace.
The special guests in this episode are:
Tumisho Masha
A father navigating the aftermath of divorce, working to rebuild family bonds and support his children through a challenging transition.
Teko
A father facing the difficulties of having an incarcerated son, sharing the ways he stays connected and supportive despite the separation.
Pitso
A man who recently discovered his role as a father, embraced the responsibilities of paternity with openness and commitment.
Hlaks
A devoted father raising a differently-abled son, challenging societal perceptions, and providing a nurturing environment.
Virgin River 6
Channel: Netflix South Africa
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Drama
New beginnings, uncovered secrets and second thoughts: As Mel and Jack prepare for the wedding, they learn more about each other — and their loved ones.
Against the backdrop of Mel and Jack's romantic spring wedding season, this sixth installment promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles and delightful wedding drama.
There are also uncovered secrets from Mel's father's past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
S.W.A.T. 8
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Police Procedural, Drama
S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, an L.A.-born and raised S.W.A.T. Sergeant who leads an elite tactical team that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles.
Torn between loyalty to the community where he was raised and his brothers in blue, Hondo works to bridge the divide between his two worlds as he grapples with new parenthood alongside his wife Nichelle.
Rounding out 20-Squad are David "Deacon" Kay, a dedicated family man and experienced officer; Victor Tan, newly single and eager to embrace a leadership role on the team; and Zoe Powell, a cocky newcomer working to find her place on the squad.
Finally, Commander Robert Hicks oversees all of Metro S.W.A.T.
Led by Hondo, 20-Squad embraces their differences and works together to save lives and protect their city in an increasingly troubled world.
In the Season 8 premiere, "Vanished": S.W.A.T. tackles a mission with personal ties for Hondo when they race to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo's former high school football coach.
Also, Hicks has reservations regarding Hondo's new 20-Squad team addition, Devin Gamble (Annie Ilonzeh), a cop with a family background deeply entrenched in crime.
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