‘The Good Liar’, ‘Little Women Atlanta ‘ and more on DStv this week

With Saturday, 1 May being Worker’s Day, kick back for a relaxing weekend of the best television shows and movies from across the globe.

Start with a plethora of action-packed movies on M-Net (DStv channel 101) and M-Net Movies 2, 3 and 4 (DStv channels 106, 107 and 108). M-Net Movies 3 (DStv channel 107) is giving action fans more reasons to stay indoors with the first Mission Impossible and Rocky movies, while M-Net Movies 4 (DStv channel 108) brings the first of Christopher Nolan’s dark trilogy: Batman Begins.

Arguably one of the top-class comedians and big-screen figures, Eddie Murphy will be taking over TNT ( DStv channel 137) during May. Known for his goofy laugh, genuine unironic moustache and tremendous talent for portraying multiple characters in one film, tune in to some of his best work every Monday at 20:00, starting with the hilarious Bowfinger.

• 3 May:                  Bowfinger
• 10 May:                The Distinguished Gentleman
• 17 May:                Showtime
• 24 May:                Shrek
• 31 May:                Life

For series fans, don’t miss the premiere of Solar Opposites on Fox (DStv channel 125).The animated adult sitcom from the creators of Rick and Morty centres around a family of aliens from a better world who are stranded in middle America.

There’s also no shortage of good television on the home of Kdrama, tvN Africa (DStv channel 134), either. In Flower of Evil, homicide detective Cha Ji-won starts investigating a serial murder case and finds suspicious links to her husband, Baek Hee-sung. Then tune in for The Bride of Habaek, which follows a narcissistic god as he tries to claim the throne of the Divine Realm. M-Net City (DStv channel 115) also brings us more supernatural entertainment with the return of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Meanwhile, The Connorsand In The Darkboth return to M-Net (DStv channel 101) for light family humour and thrilling investigation, respectively.

There’s also plenty of sporting action in the week ahead. Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns go head-to-head in the DStv Premiership on SuperSport PSL (DStv channel 202) over the weekend, while the UEFA Champions League and Europa League semi-finals will air from midweek on SuperSport Premier League (DStv channel 203), SuperSport Grandstand (DStv channel 201) and SuperSport Variety 3 (DStv channel 208).

MotoGP and Formula One will take over the weekend on SuperSport Motorsport (DStv channel 215) and SuperSport Action (DStv channel 210), while cycling fans can tune into the Giro d’Italia teams presentation on SuperSport Maximo 1 (DStv channel 241) and SuperSport Variety 1 (DStv channel 206). And we haven’t forgotten about the golfers – the Sunshine Tour heads to Cape Town for Days 3 and 4 on SuperSport Golf (DStv channel 213).

Catch all the action this week – only on DStv. 

Little Women Atlanta S6

The feisty little ladies are back for a sixth season! After a monumental year, the little women are met with both tragedy and triumph as they deal with the loss of someone close and the pursuit of their dreams in the hip-hop scene of Atlanta. Throughout it all, they bring fun, drama, competition and love – while dealing with the complexities of living in an average-sized world.

Thursday, 6 May on Lifetime (DStv channel 131) at 20:05

Little Women: Atlanta Unfiltered

Hosted by comedian, actress and television host Loni Love, this half-hour after-show allows the six leading ladies of Little Women: Atlanta to spill secrets and provide their thoughts on each episode.

Thursday, 6 May on Lifetime (DStv channel 131) at 21:35

Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle (Documentary)

Take a trip down memory lane with History Channel (DStv channel 186) as they celebrate legendary musicians and their impacts on the world every weekend in May. Kicking off this special Icons of Music campaign is Paul McCartney: Wings of a Beatle, which documents the life of Sir Paul McCartney and how he went from playing small clubs in Liverpool to the world stage. Not only was he part of one of the biggest groups in the music industry, but his solo work has also dominated the charts. Through all the glitz and glam of stardom, this music icon and legend also went through some extremely dark days.

Saturday, 1 May on History Channel (DStv channel 186) at 20:15

Solar Opposites S1

An animated sitcom for adults, Solar Opposites centres around a family of aliens from a better world who have become stranded in middle America. Brought to you by the creators of Rick and Morty, this hilarious sitcom is about family and the struggles of fitting in.

Monday, 3 May on Fox (DStv channel 125) at 21:30

The Good Liar (Crime Thriller)

A simple con turns into a high-stakes game for seasoned con artist Roy Courtnay (X-Men’s Ian McKellen) and his business partner Vincent (Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter). After meeting wealthy widow Betty McLeish (The Queen’s Helen Mirren) online, Courtnay mistakenly thinks it’ll be an easy score. But the more time he spends with her, the more he finds himself caring for her. Will he betray the woman he has come to care for or his longtime friend and colleague?

Sunday, 2 May on M-Net (DStv channel 101) at 20:30

Combat Wombat (Family Animation)

After accidentally saving a rookie superhero from certain doom, Maggie Diggins, a simple wombat, becomes Wonder Woman. Now a superhero, will this recluse be able to live up to the expectations of the city?

Saturday, 1 May on M-Net (DStv channel 101) at 16:00

Come Dine with Me South Africa S6

The critically acclaimed foodie show is back, with even more kitchen hijinx. This time around, the producers are taking viewers beyond the kitchen and into the depths of human nature as nature-show host David Lamb provides his observations on the team’s hierarchical behaviour, mating dances and battles for status around “the kill” being dragged onto the dining table.

Wednesday, 5 May on BBC Lifestyle (DStv channel 174) at 20:01