DStv to feature a host of strong women for Women’s Month
Throughout this National Women’s month, DStv will pay tribute to powerful women who have contributed to the empowerment of others. Among the upcoming August highlights are Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o pursuing the truth behind the warrior women who inspired Dora Milaje of Marvel’s Black Panther while Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie all team up to bravely expose sexual harassment in Bombshell.
Here is a selection of local and international highlights from across DStv’s channels:
Women’s Month special features on DStv
Bombshell (Drama)
Sunday, 9 August on M-Net (DStv Premium*, Channel 101) at 20:05
Starring and produced by South Africa’s own Charlize Theron and featuring the talents of award-winning actresses Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman, this story portrays three intelligent, ambitious, strong women who anchored one of America’s most powerful news networks. They became headlines themselves when they risked everything to stand up to the man who made them famous.
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong’o (Factual)
Monday, 3 August on BBC Earth (DStv Premium, Channel 184) at 19:00
Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong’o discovers the Warrior Women’s incredible secrets. In this immersive, epic TV documentary, the actress journeys across Benin, West Africa to uncover the remarkable truth behind the women who helped to inspire the Dora Milaje of Marvel’s film Black Panther. While venturing on a deep, emotional road trip, Lupita discovers that an army of African female fighters existed in West Africa and are still remembered there as the ‘Agoji’—or as Europeans labeled them, the ‘Amazons’.
Behind the Story Season 4 (Talk Show)
From Wednesday, 12 August on BET (DStv Compact*, Channel 129) at 22:00
If last season was considered candid, things are about to reach a new level of realism. Get ready for yet another explosive season of Behind the Story, hosted by Pearl Thusi, as the popular show returns to our small screens for the fourth season. The show will see Pearl sitting down with some of the country’s biggest personalities, allowing them to unpack their journeys while facing some hard truths.
Killing Eve Season 3
Tuesday, 26 August on Fox HD (DStv Compact Plus*, Channel 125) at 20:45
The story of two women with brutal pasts, addicted to each other but now trying desperately to live their lives without their drug of choice. All seems fine until a shocking and personal death sets them on a collision course yet again.
Katy Keene Season 1 (Drama)
Saturday, 1 August on M-Net (DStv Premium, Channel 101) at 20:45
Katy Keene is a spin-off of Riverdale and takes place five years after the events of the first four seasons. Lucy Hale plays Katy Keene, an aspiring fashion designer trying to navigate her way in New York City. Ashleigh Murray, Camille Hyde, Jonny Beauchamp, Julia Chan, Lucien Laviscount, Zane Holtz, and Katherine LaNasa also star in this gripping series, with Murray reprising her role as Josie McCoy from Riverdale.
Agatha Raisin Season 3 (Comedy-Drama)
From Friday, 7 August on BBC First (DStv Premium, Channel 119) at 20:00
Starring Emmy-nominated actress Ashley Jensen (from Catastrophe, Extras and Ugly Betty) and based on MC Beaton’s best-selling novels, season three once again follows a London PR whizz turned amateur sleuth, who becomes entangled in mischief, mayhem and murder when she opts for early retirement in a small village in the Cotswolds. Drawn into various mysteries, Agatha attempts to solve the crimes… often in rather unorthodox and amusing ways.
Lifetime Women’s Month Movies on DStv
Catch a series of amazing films made for, by, or about women on Lifetime (DStv Channel 131) this August.
The Neighbour in the Window (Thriller)
Monday, 10 August on Lifetime (DStv Compact, Channel 131) at 20:05
When upbeat, outgoing Karen, her husband Scott, and their young son relocate to Washington for Scott’s job, Karen (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) looks forward to starting a new life. She soon meets her charming neighbour, who quickly turns from friend to foe as things come to a shocking head.
The Secret She Kept (Drama)
Sunday, 16 August on Lifetime (DStv Compact, Channel 131) at 19:20
The film stars Doctor Dolittle’s Kyla Pratt as Tia, who recently married the man of her dreams and is on the brink of launching a major political campaign when a pattern of erratic behaviour leads her husband to uncover her secret: she suffers from mental illness.
The Cool Mom (Drama)
Monday, 24 August on Lifetime (DStv Compact, Channel 131) at 20:05
A budding friendship between their teenage daughters becomes a point of conflict for neighbour moms Tara and Anna. Despite Anna’s insistence that she’s not trying to steal Tara’s daughter, her bizarre actions scream otherwise.
Into the Arms of Danger (Horror)
Monday, 31 August on Lifetime (DStv Compact, Channel 131) at 20:05
Two medics arrive at a car accident to transport an injured teenage girl (played by AlexAnn Hopkins) to the hospital. However, instead of taking her to the hospital, the strangers bring her to a home of a woman whose daughter just died and offer her as a replacement.
Reality and Talk
Love & Marriage: Huntsville Season 1 (Reality)
From Thursday, 27 August on 1Magic (DStv Compact Plus, Channel 103) at 20:30
From OWN – the series centres around the lives of three high-powered African American couples who come together to revitalise the flourishing city of Huntsville, Alabama through their joint real estate venture, The Comeback Group. The couples are long-time friends and avid socialites with strong personalities and points of view, each facing the realities of dealing with love and marriage while wanting to make this huge undertaking a success. Along the way there will be laughter, tears, heated arguments and even a wedding as they try to transform both the city and their relationships to achieve their dreams. Will they succeed at mixing business with pleasure? Or will the personal quarrels make foes of the long-time friends?
House in a Hurry (Reality)
From Monday, 24 August on HGTV (DStv Compact, Channel 177) at 19:50
Finding the right house to buy is stressful and, for some, can take months or even years. However, some situations force homebuyers to find the perfect property in an unfamiliar city in just one weekend. This series follows ordinary people who are in a housing pressure cooker. From racing to find a home in Charlotte, NC, before school starts, to a couple rushing to find their Texas dream home for a new job opportunity, the stakes are high as they hunt for a house in a hurry!
90 Day Fiancé: Loren and Alexei Baby Special (Reality)
Tuesday, 18 August on TLC (DStv Access*, Channel 135) at 21:00
Series favourites Loren and Alexei return for this special programme. With all the antics we’ve come to expect from the couple, watch as they share their journey of the arrival of their first baby during the Coronavirus quarantine. Loren has had to take extra precautions during her pregnancy due to the pandemic and both her and Alexei must manage their families’ expectations of when the baby arrives. It’s an emotional rollercoaster for Loren and Alexei as they navigate this strange new world whilst also facing challenges of their own as first-time parents.
America’s Got Talent Season 15 (Reality)
From Thursday, 6 August on M-Net (DStv Premium, Channel 101) at 18:00
The new season of what has become one of the world’s biggest shows sees Heidi Klum return to America’s Got Talent as a judge and welcomes newcomer Sofía Vergara to the panel. As in previous seasons, the show invites all sorts of remarkable acts from around the world who will compete for a $1 million prize and the opportunity to headline a show in entertainment capital Las Vegas. A key difference, however, is that the show introduces a brand-new format later in the season in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Perfect for all audiences, huddle on the couch and spend some down-time with loved ones while watching the most unique talents the world has to offer.
Idols SA Season 16 (Reality)
From Sunday, 2 August on Mzansi Magic (DStv Compact, Channel 161) at 18:00
Unathi Msengana, Randall Abrahams and Somizi Mhlongo return to the judging panel for the 16th season of one of South Africa’s favourite reality shows: Idols SA. Watch as the highly entertaining trio, along with host ProVerb, search the country for rich, undiscovered musical talent and award a new artist with the star-making grand prize.
Die Lewe Skuld Jou Niks Season 1 (Talk Show)
From Thursday, 6 August on VIA (DStv Family*, Channel 147) at 21:00
The inspiring Marlene le Roux wears many hats: She is a mother, a wife, an activist, a theatre director and a CEO. She also has a deep understanding of the experience of loss. In this emotional talk show, she meets incredible people who have experienced traumatic loss in their life and learns how they processed their pain.
Series
Barkskins Season 1 (Drama)
From Thursday, 13 August on Natural Geographic (DStv Family, Channel 181) at 20:43
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Proulx, Barkskins follows a disparate group of outcasts and dreamers battling to escape their pasts while navigating the brutal frontier hardships, competing interests and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization: the New World.
School of Laughter (kids)
The Adventures of Paddington Season 1
Monday, 17 August on NickJr (DStv Compact Plus, Channel 307) at 07:40
The Adventures of Paddington is a new version of a familiar bear. This heart-warming new show depicts the loveable bear in all his glory as his usual curious, kind, family-orientated self.
Andy’s Dinosaur Toybox
Tuesday, 10 August on CBeebies (DStv Compact Plus, Channel 306) at 10:45
If you are looking to keep the kids engaged, or if you need some time for bonding, Andy’s Dinosaur Toybox is a great way to ensure you and the little ones stay entertained while learning. In each episode, Andy Day brings his toy dinosaurs to life, with imagination and enthusiasm. Expect amazing stories, mind-blowing dino-facts and funny voices to inspire and amuse.
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