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Johannesburg - #Trending has sifted through as many channels as we can to bring you the best programming for the week.
HERE'S THE WEEKLY TV GUIDE:
SUNDAY - 02 SEPTEMBER
Uzalo Omnibus
Channel: SABC1 (DStv 191)
Time: 12:00
One of the best local soap operas on TV depicts life in Durban, KwaMashu, and how the church and criminals converge.
Keeping Up with the Kruger
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
Time: 18:30
A raw and unique glimpse into the day-to-day adventures of the dedicated band of people who keep South Africa’s Kruger National Park running.
I Want That Wedding
Channel: TLC (DStv 135)
Time: 19:00
Newly engaged couples who are trying to agree on their wedding budget go to three weddings with different price points, then decide on what to spend on their big day.
Charles and Diana – The First Decade
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Time: 19:30
Take a look at the world’s most famous royal couple back when Charles was the doting suitor and a young, beautiful Diana was the fairytale princess in her bridal gown.
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 20:05
Kenneth Branagh and a brilliant cast bring Agatha Christie’s classic mystery to life. A renowned detective attempts to solve a complex murder on a train, where everyone’s a suspect.
Supergirl
Channel: Binge (DStv 900)
Time: 21:30
The adventures of Superman’s cousin in her own superhero career.
MONDAY - 03 SEPTEMBER
NEW SHOW - Deception
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 19:00
A combination of espionage and magic, the series premiere of this crime drama opens with superstar illusionist Cameron Black. Produced by Emmy nominee Greg Berlanti.
TUESDAY - 04 SEPTEMBER
Hitched
Channel: Discovery (DStv 121)
Time: 20:00
Over 107 days cousins Luke and Jordan hitchhike from South Africa to the Democratic Republic of Congo in search of the dinosaur mokele-mbembe.
Monsters Inside Me
Channel: TLC (DStv 135)
Time: 22:00
A man starts coughing up blood; a newlywed husband is struck down by a rare disease; and a young father experiences crippling abdominal pain. Find out why.
WEDNESDAY - 05 SEPTEMBER
Bleach (2018)
Channel: SABC2 (DStv 192)
Time: 17:00
This Japanese anime film follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts.
SciJinks
Channel: Discovery Family (DStv 136)
Time: 18:30
Johnny Galecki and his genius team of pranksters find out what happens when mind-controlled cars go rogue, and look into how a simple recipe can turn into a kitchen nightmare.
@The Table
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Time: 20:30
Celebrities who are pioneers in their careers wine and dine at amazing venues across South Africa and rate the food.
SEASON FINALE - The Defiant Ones
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
Time: 21:00
An opportune sit-down between Jimmy and Dre leads to the idea of Beats Electronics, the speaker-headphone phenomenon that vaulted the partners to new heights.
Saving Our Marriage
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Time: 19:30
This reality marriage coaching show will see couples go on a journey as they learn how to build a healthy and loving partnership.
THURSDAY - 06 SEPTEMBER
NEW SEASON - Homeland
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
Time: 21:00
In the seventh season premiere of this critically acclaimed political thriller, Carrie is living with Maggie’s family in Washington, DC, but Saul remains in prison. Emmy Award-winner Claire Danes stars as Carrie.
SEASON FINALE - Hard Sun
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 22:00
Tired of operating on the defensive, Hicks and Renko take the fight to Grace – and DCS Bell arrests her and brings her in for questioning.
FRIDAY - 07 SEPTEMBER
NEW SEASON - X Factor UK
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 19:00
This season of the popular reality series sees four new judges join Simon Cowell on the panel: Sharon Osbourne, Louis Tomlinson, Ayda Field and Robbie Williams.
NEW SEASON - Seven Year Switch
Channel: Lifetime (DStv 131)
Time: 20:00
Four couples who are at crossroads in their relationships move in with a stranger for two weeks. Could this experiment make their marriages stronger?
The Hunger Games (2012)
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
Time: 21:00
A fierce young woman saves her sister by taking her place in a game of death.
SATURDAY - 08 SEPTEMBER
Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 21:00
The producers of The Conjuring bring us the chilling origin story of Annabelle, a lifelike doll possessed by a frightening demonic spirit.
SEASON FINALE - The Goldbergs
Channel: M-Net (DStv 101)
Time: 17:30
Barry plans a prank to get out of going to prom after he’s rejected. This comedy series is based on the true travails of creator Adam Goldberg.
NEW SEASON - Supernatural
Channel: M-Net City (DStv 115)
Time: 21:00
Season 13 begins with Sam and Dean picking up the pieces after the loss of their mother, the demise of Crowley and the heart-breaking death of Castiel.
PICK OF THE PICKS
Barclays English Premiere League
Channel: SABC3 (DStv 193)
Day and time: Saturdays, 16:00
SABC is increasing its soccer offering on Saturday afternoons. SABC1 will be the home of local soccer with live Premier Soccer League matches, and SABC3 will broadcast live English Premier League matches.
Viewers will be able to catch a preview of all the weekend’s fixtures with the Preview Show on Saturdays at 3pm, a live studio build-up at 3.30pm and then the matches, which kick off at 16:00.
PICK OF THE STREAM
The Beyond
Available on: Netflix SA
Astronauts who have been modified with advanced robotics are sent through a newly discovered wormhole known as the Void. When the mission returns to Earth unexpectedly, the space agency races to discover what the astronauts encountered during their interstellar journey.
