Hurricane Man
Channel: S3
TX Time: 22h00
Genre: Reality, Nature
Considered among the most terrifying and destructive natural occurrences on the planet, most people don't go out of their way to put themselves in the centre of a storm's path.
Most people, however, aren't Josh Morgerman, the subject of this eight-episode series that closely looks at what makes hurricanes so remarkable and the overwhelming impact they have on people around the world.
Morgerman, a veteran storm chaser, takes you on a global thrill ride into the heart of some of the most destructive hurricanes on the planet.
From remote Japanese cities and the far-north jungles of the Philippines, to the coastal waters of America's Deep South and the Pacific shoreline of Mexico, Hurricane Man is an action-packed adrenaline rush inside what happens when hurricanes come barreling into our cities.
Morgerman gathers scientific data that only a storm chaser would have access to, allowing for scientists to better study and understand these devastating storms.
Hurricane Man also follows the journeys of those surviving these monster cyclones.
From the families that remain in the path of the storm, to the local emergency rescue crews risking their lives to save the lives of others, Hurricane Man spotlights how people from all different walks of life feel the effects of our planet's most ferocious hurricanes.
In the series premiere, "The Devil Comes to Florida": Josh and his team head out to document Hurricane Michael, a ferocious Category 5 storm that bears down on the small town of Panama City with more energy than an atom bomb.
Lost Treasures of Angkor: Ancient Laos Revealed
Channel: National Geographic Channel (DStv 181 / StarSat 220)
TX Time: 19h40
Genre: Documentary Series, History
A group of scientists and archaeologists investigate one of the greatest treasures ever discovered, shedding light on the origins of the civilisation that built Angkor Wat.
The group explores the discovery of ancient artifacts from the early days of the Khmer Empire, highlighting the origins of these priceless objects.
Part 1: The Discovery
A team of archaeologists investigates one of the greatest hordes of treasure ever discovered; their mission takes them to ancient temples deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia.
Part 2: King's Gold
Their mission takes them to ancient temples deep in the jungles of southeast Asia, while aerial scanning targets new sites for excavation.
Astonishing new discoveries are made as the team analyze the treasure and shed light on the origins of the civilization that built the lost city of Angkor.
Big Adventures: Into the Mississippi with Nick Knowles
Channel: BBC Earth (DStv 184)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Documentary Series, Adventure
Nick Knowles embarks on another extraordinary adventure, travelling right to the heart of America, where he follows the mighty Mississippi River from Minneapolis in the north all the way south to New Orleans.
Episode 1
Nick travels from Minneapolis in Minnesota to St Louis, Missouri.
Kicking off with a helicopter ride along the northernmost stretch of the river, Nick eats at a trailblazing restaurant in Minneapolis.
Episode 2
Nick Knowles records a song in the studios where Elvis began his music career, learns all about civil rights activist Medgar Evers and paddles on the river at sunset in New Orleans.
The Equalizer 5
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Action, Drama
A reimagining of the classic series, starring Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall - an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
As McCall acclimates to civilian life, she is compelled to use her considerable resources to help Jewel, a teenager accused of murder and on the run from the criminals who framed her for the crime.
Robyn McCall presents to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter.
But to a trusted few, she is The Equalizer - an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who's also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption.
Robyn's clandestine work remains a secret from her smart and observant daughter, Delilah, and her aunt Vi, who lives with Robyn to help her balance life as a working mother.
Joining Robyn as champions of justice are William Bishop, her former CIA handler and longtime friend; Melody "Mel" Bayani, an edgy bar owner and a colleague from Robyn's past; and Harry Keshegian, a paranoid and brilliant white-hat hacker.
As Robyn aids the oppressed and exploited, her work garners the attention of shrewd NYPD Detective Marcus Dante, who doggedly seeks to uncover the identity of the vigilante known as The Equalizer.
In the Season 5 premiere, "The Lost Ones": McCall races to rescue two siblings who run into trouble after stealing a grocery truck carrying firearms.
Meanwhile, Harry and Delilah help Mel through her trauma in the aftermath of her kidnapping.
The Curse of Oak Island 12
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Reality
In the 12th season of The Curse of Oak Island, Michigan-born brothers Rick and Marty Lagina are back, alongside their team, and closer than ever to solving the 229-year-old treasure mystery.
Using cutting-edge technology, the team pinpoints evidence of a large source of precious metals deep within the Money Pit area, and executes a core-drilling operation to zero in on the legendary valuables already discovered during large-scale excavations.
Additionally, new discoveries will shed light on the treasure mystery and new secrets will be revealed, corroborating the team's suspicion that Oak Island has been visited numerous times by medieval European cultures and may contain multiple treasures.
Could it be that we're close to solving one of the greatest treasure mysteries of all time?
In the Season 12 premiere, "The New Digs": After last year's devastating flood in the garden shaft, Rick, Marty and the fellowship return to Oak Island with renewed confidence and immediately discover a never before known shaft, which may finally lead them directly to the Money Pit.
In the second episode of the weekly double bill, "Whistle While You Work": The team is thrilled yet concerned when the investigation of the Golden Egg, an area that scientific evidence suggests the legendary riches are hidden, immediately shows signs that they've come upon an underground void, but it may be collapsing.
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