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Cape Town - What's good on the box this week? City Press gives you the scoop on what to watch on TV this week.
SUNDAY - 1 OCTOBER
xXx: Return of Xander Cage
Channel: M-Net Movies Premiere (DStv 104)
Time: 18:38
Vin Diesel reprises his role as agent Xander Cage in this slick action franchise. This time he gets a mission to take down a terrorist group. But he can’t do it alone, he needs the help of the xXx team.
Our Girl
Channel: BBC First (DStv 119)
Time: 21:00
Molly is delighted to be sent to Afghanistan as a medic on one of the army’s final deployments. But when she arrives she knows she needs to prove herself to her new platoon.
Queen Sugar
Channel: Vuzu Amp (DStv 103)
Time: 21:00
Charley schedules an appointment with a family therapist, but when Micah doesn’t show, Charley’s own issues come to light.
Star
Channel: Fox Life (DStv 126)
Time: 21:55
Star follows three talented singers with ideas of stardom, and desperate for a new start, as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success.
MONDAY - 2 OCTOBER
Heartbeat
Channe: Fox Life (DStv 126)
Time: 18:25
Rich and handsome Ruzgar is deeply in love with Meltem. They plan to get married, but just before the big day arrives, Meltem dies.
Tales
Channel: BET (DStv 129)
Time: 21:30
The brainchild of music producer Irv “Gotti” Lorenzo, Tales is a ground-breaking anthology series, the plot lines of which are inspired by hip-hop hits, from N.W.A.’s Fuck tha Police to Meek Mill’s Cold Hearted and the Notorious B.I.G anthem I Got A Story To Tell.
Trending SA
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Time: 21:30
Four witty personalities discuss trending hashtags of the day. They spark conversation and also bring guests in to delve deeper into issues that are trending on social media.
TUESDAY - 3 OCTOBER
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 17:00
Each week night, this fabulous show throws the ultimate late-night after-party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches.
Hair Goddess (New Show)
Channel: TLC (DStv 135)
Time: 20:00
Bringing you the Hair Goddess, Christina Oliva, who has built an empire to match her vivacious personality. With no college degree or business education, she’s built a booming hair-extension business from the roots up, with just her street sass and tenacity.
Pitch
Channel: Fox Life (DStv 126)
Time: 20:45
A beautiful, tough and gifted athlete, Ginny Baker is vaulted into instant fame when she is called up by the San Diego Padres to make her Major League debut.
Empire
Channel: Fox (DStv 194)
Time: 21:30
In the next exciting episode, things heat up between Cookie and Angelo, so Lucious finally recognises Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to take him on.
The Good Place
Channel: Vuzu (DStv 116)
Time: 23:00
In this unique comedy, Eleanor (Kristen Bell) struggles to define what it means to be good. In this episode, she gets an introduction to ethics.
WEDNESDAY - 4 OCTOBER
Trevor Noah: Pay Back the Funny
Channel: M-Movies All Stars (DStv 111)
Time: 19:35
South Africa’s biggest comedian Trevor Noah returns for a side-splitting, sold out show, as he talks about everything from his adventures overseas to his experiences of Eskom.
Ink, Paper, Scissors
Channel: BET (DStv 129)
Time: 21:00
In this interesting reality show, owner Ramsey runs his business with tattoo artists, stylists, hair stylists and nail artists, all under one roof.
Oz
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
Time: 23:00
With an Emmy-nominated cast, this series chronicles the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
THURSDAY - 5 OCTOBER
Naruto
Channel: SABC2 (DStv 192)
Time: 17:00
Follows the struggles of three young ninjas – Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno – as they go through their training.
Top Billing
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Time: 20:30
In this episode, Jeannie and Chris get up close and personal with Spanish actor, director and producer Antonio Banderas.
Cutting Edge
Channel: SABC1 (DStv 191)
Time: 21:30
Hard-hitting current affairs. All you need to know, when you need to know it.
FRIDAY - 6 OCTOBER
My Little Pony
Channel: NickTOONS (DStv 308)
Time: 13:55
The classic characters brought to life in this colourful show that will transport you to a land of fantasy and magic.
SATURDAY - 7 OCTOBER
uThando Luka Baba (2017)
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
Time: 19:30
Two families have been enemies for years. When their children fall in love, old wounds are reopened. Starring Noveshri Moodley.
Bad Girls Club
Channel: Vuzu Amp (DStv 103)
Time: 20:00
In this reality show, a group of rebellious women are put in a house together to see if they can moderate their behaviour.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
Channel: TLC (DStv 135)
Time: 20:00
Summertime boredom hits, so Jessica gives Pumpkin an edgy makeover. Meanwhile, June learns from Instagram that Pumpkin has been keeping a secret.
