Saturday, August 29, 2015

CBeebies And BBC Lifestyle Channels Added To DStv Compact Bouquet + More Highllights

MultiChoice Africa is delighted to announce the launch of BBC Worldwide’s new global genre brand, BBC Brit, which will be available from 01 September 2015 on the DStv platform.

The exciting new channel is a rebrand of BBC Entertainment which will be renamed to BBC Brit on DStv channel 120 with an increased investment into new content. BBC Brit will sit alongside BBC World News and the new additions to the DStv Compact bouquet, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies.

BBC Brit will offer premium, factual entertainment that is intelligent but irreverent and male-skewed but with broader appeal and blends expertise with entertainment and fact with fun. The channel will become the exclusive home of Top Gear, Undercover Boss and Dragons Den and cover a rich variety of subjects: cars, science, adventure, business, food, life-changing moments, extreme characters, quirky eccentrics and comedy.

TLC First African Presenter- Last Call!!

The search for TLC’s Next Great Presenter is on! Passionate fans of the popular network from across the African continent are invited to showcase their talent in the channel’s first ever presenter.

This is the last week for submission. Viewers have been invited to submit a two minute video audition, via the specially created Next Great Presenter website, showcasing their presenting skills and explaining why they are the perfect presenter. During this time, candidates will also need to read a pre-written script to camera, details of which will also be on the website.

Each video audition will be reviewed by a panel of experts and the best candidates will be shortlisted. But in the end it will be up to the viewers to choose the ultimate winner who will receive the chance to present TLC TOP 10 – a brand new series coming to TLC Entertainment (DStv 172) in November. This new show will include commentary on the top 10 shows from the following popular genres: Weddings, mega mom’s, intriguing families and extreme passions seen on the channel.

The competition is ending on 3rd September.  For further details on how to enter the TLC Next Great Presenter competition, including the full selection criteria, keep watching TLC Entertainment (DStv 172) and visit the TLC Next Great Presenter website. 

The Whispers Fri 28 Aug 2015 , 5:30pm | M-Net (101)

Tune in to this suspenseful sci-fi drama about a mysterious, paranormal force. In the series premiere, children around Washington are being mysteriously persuaded into playing dangerous games with dangerous and deadly consequences. It’s a must-see if you are a fan of sci-fi thrillers.

Follow Donal To Vietnam Fri 28 Aug 2015, 4:00pm | Food Network (175)

“S1/E1 – City Life”. Donal will explore the dynamic city of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Soaking up the atmosphere, he travels by bike to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese wake-up call of egg coffee

The Best Man Fri 28 Aug 2015, 4:00pm | Studio Universal (112)

A man writes an autobiographical book exposing his friends’ secrets. As the wedding of his best friend approaches, he struggles to deal with his betrayal and the temptations around him.
The Day I almost Died Fri 28 Aug 2015, 7:50pm| TLC Entertainment (172)

Accidents occur without warning, but what if it was your own doing that put you into a deadly situation? Brand new series ‘The Day I Almost Died’ combines astounding first-person accounts with stunning dramatic recreations and real life footage to reveal that anyone, at any time, can fall victim to a fatal self-inflicted injury. From falling off a boat and getting sucked under the motor, to shooting a nail gun through your heart, or nearly getting crushed by a big rig – each episode features three harrowing stories of people who almost succumbed to these near-fatal accidents.

Epic Attractions Sat 29 Aug 2015, 5:00pm | Travel Channel (179)

“S1/E1 – World’s Fastest Roller Coaster In Abu Dhabi”. Amusement park expert Chris Perry rides the world’s fastest coaster.

Asante Kotoko V Medeama SC Sun 30 Aug 2015, 5:00pm|SuperSport 9 (209)

The Ghana FA Cup  Final is live on GOtv. Watch Asante Kotoko &  Medeama play for the 2015 FA cup Sat 28, from 2.30 pm (Buildup)on SS9

Deliver Us From Eva Sun 30 Aug 2015, 6:00pm | M-Net Movies Stars (111)


Gabrielle Union is fantastic in this romantic comedy classic about a local playboy who’s paid to date a troublesome woman so she can finally get out of her family’s affairs. Eva has been in charge of her younger sisters ever since their parents died, many years ago. Eva’s uncanny ability to interfere in her sisters’ affairs has not endeared her to their spouses and partners. The men would like to close out and divide up the family trust fund that Eva oversees. So they concoct a simple plan: compensate cash strapped ladies’ man Ray Adams (LL Cool J) to romance and distract Eva from her familial duties. Sparks fly between Ray and Eva … but the plan goes awry

Gone Girl Sun 30 Aug 2015, 7:00pm | M-Net Movies Premiere (103)


Based on the best-selling novel, Rosamund Pike earned an Oscar nomination for her role in this psychological thriller about a man (Ben Affleck) pushed to his limits after his wife goes missing. In Carthage, Mo., former New York-based writer Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) and his glamorous wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) present a portrait of a blissful marriage to the public. However, when Amy goes missing on the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary, Nick becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. The resulting police pressure and media frenzy cause the Dunnes’ image of a happy union to crumble, leading to tantalizing questions about who Nick and Amy truly are.

2015 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show Mon 31 Aug 2015, 12:00am | MTV (130)


Enjoy the hottest music awards show of all time hosted by Miley Cyrus.

The MTV Video Music Awards will air across Africa on MTV (DStv channel 130) from the Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE) in Los Angeles. Catch the VMA pre-show on Monday 31 August live at 12:00am and again at 6:00pm.

Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and BeyoncĂ© lead the pack with the most Moonman nods for music’s most unexpected night.

Long Island Medium Mon 31 Aug 2015, 5:35pm | TLC Entertainment (172)

Theresa is having Victoria’s prom dress altered when the seamstress’ late husband starts talking to her. Plus, can Kristine contact her dead sister?

Ballers Mon 31 Aug 2015, 6:00pm |Vuzu Amp (114)


Follow the lives of a group of football players and their families, friends and handlers as the party and survive life in the American sports industry.

Youngers Tue 01 Sep 2015, 4:00pm | BBC Entertainment (120)

“S1/E1 – South’s Finest Part 1“. It’s GCSE results day, and friends Yemi and Jay nervously make their way to school to find out what the future holds.

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