DSTV HIGHLIGHTS 29 December-4th January 2024

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There’s so much to look forward to this festive season with DStv Premium.

DSTV HIGHLIGHTS 29 December-4th January 2024

Get ready for an exciting week of entertainment with DStv Premium. From movies, sports events to gripping drama series, documentaries, and comedy shows, there’s something for everyone.

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International

Summer Baking Championship

Genre: Reality, cooking

Friday 29 December at 18:00 on Food Network, available on DStv Compact and up

Ten bakers compete to impress a panel of judges and win the grand prize by preparing summer-themed pastries and flavours.

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Lost Cities with Albert Lin

Genre: History, documentary

Saturday 30 December at 21:00 on National Geographic, available on DStv Family and up

National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin is on an extraordinary mission to unlock the secrets of our lost cities and the mysterious people who created them. Using cutting edge technology to strip back the layers of time, Albert, pushes himself and his team to the edge, in some of the most remote and hostile environments on earth.

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Empire Builders

Genre: History, documentary

Sunday 31 December at 20:15 on History Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up

‘Empire Builders’ is an epic series that brings to life some of the great historical empires. Each episode visits the most significant sites that have defined their achievements and legacy; 100 historic sites in all, discovering how they were built, for what purpose, and what they reveal about each empire’s rise and fall.

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Movies

The Woman King

Genre: Action, drama

Friday 29 December at 22:30 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium

After provoking the empire of Oyo by liberating enslaved women, General Nanisca prepares to face the wrath along with an all-women army of her own. Starring Viola David and Thuso Mbedu, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

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My Perfect Wedding

Genre: Romance, comedy

Saturday 30 December at 22:30 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

Bride-to-be Tricia finds herself stuck between the man she wants, the man who wants her, and the man she chose. Starring Erica Hubbard and Timothy Kyle Roberts, directed by Gregory Alan Williams.

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Maggie Moore(s)

Genre: Crime, thriller

Sunday 31 December at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium

Police Chief Sanders unravels a web of small-town lies while investigating the bizarre murders of two women with the same name. He meets and quickly falls for Rita, a nosy neighbour who's eager to help solve the mystery. Starring Jon Hamm and Tina Fey, directed by John Slattery.

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Kids

Dawn of the Croods

Genre: Animation

Monday 1 January at 14:00 on Dreamworks, available on DStv Family and up

The prehistoric Crood family meet new friends, outrun new creatures, and encounter firsts the world has never seen.

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Pokemon Sun & Moon

Genre: Animation

Monday 1 January at 17:30 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Access and up

What starts as a summer vacation in the tropical Alola region turns into the next exciting chapter in Ash Ketchum’s quest to become a Pokémon Master! There’s plenty for Ash and Pikachu to explore in this sunny new region, with exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way.

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Teletubbies: Ready Steady Go

Genre: Family

Tuesday 2 January at 18:55 on Cbeebies, available on DStv Access and up

The Teletubbies are back together like you've never seen them before! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po as they embark on a music adventure that is sure to get you up on your feet dancing and singing along.

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Telenovelas

Cennet: The Power of Destiny

Genre: Drama

Monday 1 January at 21:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Family and up

Cennet was abandoned as a baby, and has struggled bravely through life, desperate for the motherly love she has missed out on. Brought up by her grandmother, Cennet has little in her life apart from her best friend. However, an accident breaks them apart and he vanishes from her life.

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The Stepmother

Genre: Drama

Tuesday 2 January at 12:05 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up

A woman spends 20 years in jail for murder. When she gets out, she finds out that the only way to recover her son and daughter is to prove that she is innocent of such a crime.

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Ring of Fire

Genre: Drama

Wednesday 3 January at 11:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up

Baiju, a goon whom Srishti had slapped for his misbehaviour, starts chasing her and creates circumstances in which she is forced to marry him.

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