DSTV OCTOBER THEME: MOVIES

M-Net

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: J.J. Abrams continues the beloved legacy that sees The Force battle The Dark side. After defeating the Empire, a new threat rises, and only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them. Airs on Sunday 2 October at 6:05pm. 

Creed: Sylvester Stallone earned an Oscar nomination as he continues the Rocky legacy. He trains the

son of his old rival and friend, Apollo Creed, amazingly played by Michael B. Jordan. It will air on Sunday 09 October at 6:05pm.

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E!Entertainment

WAGs Miami: Join E! this month as hit reality show WAGs goes to Miami in this brand new series. WAGS Miami follows the extravagant lifestyles and real-life drama that comes with being a wife or girlfriend of a professional athlete. These ladies live a glamorous lifestyle full of perks, diamonds, first class travel, cars and mansions. Follow the eight women as they form an exclusive group with plenty of love and support – and of course a healthy dose of drama! Premieres on Friday 7 October at 6:00pm. 

EbonyLife TV

Sons of the Calaphate: A drama about the lives of three rich, entitled, passionate and ambitious young men, Kalifah, Nuhu and Diko, all caught up in the hidden corners of power, the darkness of addiction, the heat of love and desire, the obligations of family loyalty, and the craving for revenge. Elections are fast approaching and the tussle for the governorship seat of the Northern Caliphate State of Kowa heats up. Soon personal conflicts and interest intertwine between the Maiyakis, Bulas and Lokos in a race to crown the next Governor. Airs from Thursday 6 October at 8:00pm. 

Disney Junior

Sheriff Callie’s Wild West (Premiere): Grab your lasso and cowboy hat because we have 10 brand new episodes of Sheriff Callie’s Wild West. Whether you want to enjoy the rodeo or have fun at the county fair join Disney Junior this October as we once again ride into Nice and Friendly Corners to join Sheriff Callie, Deputy Peck and Toby on some all new adventures. Weekdays from 3rd October at 8:25am.

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Hate in America: Emmy-award winning journalist Tony Harris travels the US to explore three different hate crimes ranging from a race-fuelled murder in Jackson, Mississippi, to a massacre in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, to a brutal attack on the streets of New York City. Harris sits down with victims, their loved ones, law enforcement and even a former White Supremacist to reveal what drives these vicious attacks, and how communities across the United States are fighting back. From Tuesday 4 October at 7:00pm.

Discovery Channel 

What on Earth?: Watching us from space, satellites orbit the Earth at 17,000 miles an hour, capturing images of our world that are both breath-taking and bizarre. This unique perspective reveals objects that seem to make no sense and phenomena that defy explanation. Such photographs force the question, what on Earth is that? Using state of the art technology satellites find structures and cities lost for thousands of years. One image could be evidence of a murder spotted from space. Another reveals the location of Russia’s Doomsday Device. ‘What on Earth’ goes in search of answers; trying to unravel these mysteries, captured from space. From Thursday 6 October at 6:00pm.

Discovery Family

Curiosity: Nefertiti - Mummy Queen Mystery: She's the most celebrated first lady of the ancient world, an icon of power, beauty and mystery for 3000 years. But what became of her? Queen Nefertiti rose to great power in ancient Egypt and at the height of her power, her face was everywhere. Nefertiti may have ruled the most powerful empire on earth, and may have been King Tut's mother, but all that is known fully is that at her height of her power she seemed to disappear completely. Now, the search is on for Ancient Egypt's most mysterious woman and to finally answer the questions of her disappearance from history. Follow the team of experts, led by Dr Zahi Hawas, as they aim to find the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, and solve the secrets of her life. From Sunday 2 October at 6:10pm. 

Guinness World Records Smashed New Zealand: The legendary record book comes alive! It's New Zealand vs the world as Kiwi battlers try to smash the official world record currently held by overseas champions. This action-packed entertainment series brings incredible human achievement to life in front of a live studio audience, inviting members of the public and famous faces to rise to the challenge and attempt new world records. From Tuesday 4 October at 7:00pm.