From music to comedy and drama, there is plenty of entertainment to look out for on DStv this week and beyond. Here are some of the highlights:
BET DStv Channel 129
Black Ink Crew Chicago: Wednesdays at 21:45 CAT
The Chicago spin-off follows a passionate and ambitious group of friends and tattoo artists as they raise their game. Ryan, Kat, Phor and Charmaine work at tattoo parlour 9Mag in the Windy City. Watch these OGs in the underground tattoo scene work with celebrities, hip-hop artists and athletes who all want to get inked. From
Afripedia: Tuesday 7 June at 19:30 CAT
This vibey, five-part documentary promotes a new generation of storytellers. From artists like kuduro superstar Titica and wordsmith genius Nástio Mosquito to producer MC Sacerdote and 3D animator Andrew Kaggia, the series showcases the leading trends in art, design, videos, photography, fashion, music and contemporary culture across the African continent. Tuesday 7 June at 19:30 CAT
Mary Mary (S5): Tuesday 7 June at 21:00 CAT
Urban gospel duo Mary Mary (sisters Erica and Trecina Atkins) has been through their fair share of ups and downs, both professionally and personally. They fired their long-time manager, Trina went solo and Erica tried to work on her crumbling marriage. Can they get back into the music scene together or is Mary Mary over for good? From Tuesday 7 June at 21:00 CAT
TLC Entertainment DStv Channel 136
Where Are They Now? Carmen Electra: Sunday 12 June at 20:00 CAT
In this episode, Carmen Electra talks about her life and the first time she met Prince and how he came up with her unique name. She also talks about her whirlwind romance and marriage to Dennis Rodman in 1998. She confides in Oprah about the good and bad sides of their passionate relationship and life after losing her mother. Airs on Sunday 12 June at 20:00 CAT.
Oprah’s Next Chapter: Robin Thicke: Sunday 12 June at 20:55 CAT
Oprah sits down with R&B singer/songwriter Robin Thicke to discuss his hit, “Blurred Lines”, the controversy surrounding the song and the worldwide attention he received following his performance with Miley Cyrus at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Later, Robin opens up about the joys of fatherhood and his high-profile marriage to actress Paula Patton and what he calls the “healthy jealousy” in their relationship. Airs on Sunday 12 June at 20:55 CAT.
What If We Get Married? (Premiere): Wednesday, 8 June at 20:55 CAT
While most traditional relationships follow a pattern of dating – an engagement and eventually marriage, this very special social experiment will see couples doing something altogether different. After failing to find love the traditional way, four people are trying something drastic. ‘What if We Get Married?’ takes one couple who are just friends and another couple whose relationship is based on sex, and sees what happens when they tie the knot. The series follows each couple for six months, and at the end of this social experiment it reveals which is more important to have a successful marriage: friendship or sexual chemistry? From Wednesday, 8 June at 20:55 CAT.
Lifetime DStv Channel 131
Arranged (Season 2): Friday 10 June at 20:00 CAT
Three couples from different cultural backgrounds have one thing in common, the belief in arranged marriages. From a Romani gypsy couple in New York City, a southern couple from the Bible belt, to a couple raised by traditional Eastern Indian parents living in Los Angeles, these brides and grooms don’t just marry each other, their unions include their entire family. Viewers will see each couple’s relationship from the lead up to their weddings to the several months after the reality of married life sinks in. From Friday 10 June at 20:00 CAT.
M-NET DStv Channel 101
Cold in July: Sun 12 June at 20:30 CAT
The killing of a home intruder puts a Texas man (Michael C. Hall) and his family on the radar of the dead man’s vengeful father (Sam Shepard).
EVA DStv Channel 141
Amores Con Trampa (Fooled into Love): weekdays at 12:00 CAT
The Carmonas live a simple and peaceful rural life at a village in Mexico’s inland and they own one of the biggest mines of the region. The Government pay them millions for their land and they move to Mexico City. Their new neighbours, the Velasco’s who are secretly on the verge of bankruptcy see the Carmona’s wealth as the key to their problems. Isabel, the housewife hates the Carmona’s, she thinks they are inferior. Isabel is an awful woman with a huge ego and only cares about herself. However, will her dark secret be revealed? Airs on weekdays at 12:00 CAT.
Discovery Family DStv Channel 136
Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design (Premiere): Thursday 9 June at 21:00 CAT
In the remarkable new series ‘Stephen Hawking’s Grand Design’, the world’s most famous physicist attempts to unravel the truths behind humanity’s most enduring questions – did God create the universe? What is the meaning of life? Why does the universe exist? Unfolding his personal, compelling vision of the universe, the eminent British cosmologist evaluates a variety of intricate ideas, from ‘intelligent design’ to the impact the search for the Higgs boson particle at CERN could have on our understanding of the cosmos. Drawing on more than 40 years of his own research and a recent series of observations and theoretical breakthroughs, Hawking presents his original and controversial theories, applying current scientific understanding to these complex concepts. From Thursday 9 June at 21:00 CAT
MTV DStv Channel 322
Car crash couples: Wednesday 8 June 2016 19:15 CAT
MTV challenges four couples to race across Europe in an epic reality road trip. The journey will test their relationships, as they take on a series of risky roads and daily tasks. Some relationships go the distance and others break down, as they all desperately try to avoid being crowned the ultimate Car Crash Couple. Tune on Wednesday 8 June 2016 19:15 CAT
Spring Break with Grandad: Tuesday 28 June 21:15 CAT
This is a match-up with a difference. Eight 20-something singletons go on spring break to Mexico to find love. The twist? They’re bringing their grandparents along for some advice. All eight have different motives: one really wants to find love; others are just looking for a good time. But what advice will their grandma or grandpa give them – and will they follow it? Find out Tuesday 28 June 21:15 CAT
Telemundo DStv Channel 118
If Only I were you: weekdays at 16:20 CAT
Basilio investigates Pedro’s life, and sets a trap for him so that his true identity will be revealed. Fernanda tells Daniela about Leonardo. Pedro tells Fernanda the truth about who he is, but she doesn’t believe him. Basilio gives Pedro two months to make Fernanda fall in love with him. Leonardo stays with Coco to look after her, and Paloma is jealous. Fernanda thinks that Pedro is a completely different person. Tune in weekdays at 16:20 CAT
Fox DStv Channel 125
Wayward Pines (Season 2): Monday 6 June 21:00 CAT
Wayward Pines returns for a second season. the 10-episode, second season will pick up after the shocking events of Season One, with the residents of Wayward Pines battling against the iron-fisted rule of the First Generation. Dr. Theo Yedlin a new resident of Wayward Pines – awakens from suspended animation and finds himself in the middle of this rebellion, as he tries to understand what Wayward Pines really is and help preserve the endangered human race. Tune in Monday 6 June 21:00 CAT.
Outcast: Mondays from 6 June at 21:50 CAT
Outcast, based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson, a preacher with personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal life he lost. Tune in on Mondays from 6 June at 21:50 CAT
National Geographic DStv Channel 181
World’s Smart Cities: Amsterdam: Sunday, 12th June at 20:05 CAT
A revolution is taking place in cities across the globe. Tech savvy individuals are using new technologies to harvest data and create innovative new ways for us to experience the world we live in. In Amsterdam, we meet a pioneering group of digital mappers, hackers and software junkies who are transforming the way visitors can explore their city. These exciting maps and apps could change the way we experience other cities across the world. Sunday, 12th June at 20:05 CAT
BBC Lifestyle DStv Channel 174
The Queen: Saturday 11 June at 13:00 CAT
Five leading British actresses play the Queen at pivotal times in her reign in this ground-breaking series, mixing dramatised scenes depicting life behind palace doors, with news archive footage and testimony from royal insiders. Emilia Fox plays the Queen in 1955, as Princess Margaret’s affair with divorced royal servant Peter Townsend exploded into public view at the time of the coronation. The series also features Samantha Bond, who plays the Queen in the early 70s when Britain came as close to being a republic as it has in modern times with civil unrest, IRA threats and a kidnap attempt on Princess Anne. Saturday 11 June at 13:00 CAT
Born to Royalty: Sunday 12 June at 15:00 CAT
Join us on this momentous occasion to celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal baby boy, Prince George with this special BBC film, which takes an intimate look at what it means to be a child of the British Royal Family. With contributions from those closest to the Royal family including veteran Royal correspondent Jennie Bond, Princess Diana’s former bodyguard Ken Wharfe and Royal biographer and editor of ‘Majesty Magazine’ Ingrid Seward – this extraordinary documentary features personal tales, rarely seen archive footage and that first glimpse of the world’s most famous new born. Sunday 12 June at 15:00 CAT.
Trace Urban DStv Channel 325
Focus on Will.I.AM: Saturday, 11 June at 14:00 CAT
He’s the first artist to be streamed from Mars, played a teleporting mutant in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ and recently saved a contestant on ‘The Voice UK’ from a ghost. This episode of Focus is dedicated to Will.i.am, the entrepreneur, talent show judge and Black Eyed Pea behind some of the biggest hits (and weirdest outfits) of the last decade Tune in on Focus on Will.I.AM
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