TV GUIDE: 5 shows to catch this week

Cape Town - Here's what to watch on the small screen this week:

Sunday - 15 January

Deadpool

Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)

Time: 20:30

An antihero film that breaks the superhero movie mould. Ryan Reynolds drives this grizzly-yet-funny film about a mercenary who is on a revenge mission after being experimented on.

Monday - 16 January

Comedy Central’s Roast Battle 2016

Channel: Comedy Central (DStv 122)

Time: 21:00

A seven-part TV series in which South Africa’s top comedians will joust against each other in a series of quick-fire comedic combats. Their only weapons: original one-liners, abominable insults, jokes and more. Their quest? To out-joke, out-do and ultimately defeat their comedy comrades.

Wednesday - 18 January

Girl Code

Channel: MTV (DStv 130)

Time: 21:15

NEW SHOW

A strong and smart comedy series, driven by women, bringing viewers a hilarious how-to manual full of over-the-top tips to push the envelope, and open the dialogue about the wonders and woes of womanhood.

Thursday - 19 January

Promzillas

Channel: TLC (DStv 135)

Time: 20:55

NEW SERIES

This show explores the American craze of the high school prom, along with the hairspray, helicopter entrances and over-the-top dresses that go with it.

Friday - 20 January

The Siege

Channel: e.tv (DStv 194)

Time: 20:30

Action film with Denzel Washington. When a campaign of terror begins in New York City, those who swore to protect their country must reckon with the implications of their oath.

Pick of the stream

Star Block Workout

Available on Showmax

Come along on a global journey and learn how the world around you is also the perfect fitness training environment.