From Serengeti to outer space on DStv, 12-18 November

Serengeti S2

Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o narrates this dramatic, story-weaving series about animal families’ survival on the Serengeti. Returning from S1, Bakari the jilted baboon struggles with family life, while Kali the “exiled single mom” lioness makes a difficult decision. And new stars enter the scene as a family of leopards arrive with their adorable cubs.

Watch from Sunday, 14 November on BBC Earth (DStv channel 184) at 16:10

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Universe S1

Physicist Brian Cox shows us the wonders of the universe, including a nursery where stars are born, a black hole that has the power to fling a sun so far across space that it’s still traveling 10 million years later, and what happens when two galaxies collide. With music like Neptune by Foals, conducted by Hans Zimmer.

Watch from Thursday, 18 November on BBC Earth (DStv channel 184) at 19:00

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Called To The Wild S1

In each episode of this adventure reality series, three new dog-and-human partnerships (including a champion Iditarod racing duo) compete to prove that they can thrive in the wild for at least ten days, while carrying out a series of challenges that will test their ingenuity, teamwork, and endurance.

Watch from Friday, 12 November on National Geographic Wild (DStv channel 182) at 18:00

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Lost Cities: Megacity Of The Maya Warrior King

In this documentary special, explorer Albert Lin sets out to find out what apocalyptic event happened in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal (in modern-day Guatemala) that stopped the city from recording its history in stone for over a century. Archaeology on the ruins of Dzibanché in the forests of Quintana Roo in southern Mexico now hint at a civilization mighty enough to have challenged Tikal.

Watch on Friday, 12 November on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) at 19:00

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History's Greatest Mysteries With Laurence Fishburne S2

Host Laurence Fishburne sheds new light on historical head scratchers. Using DNA testing, unseen diaries and documentation, fresh evidence and new perspectives, this show explores everything from the death of Bruce Lee to the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle, Hitler’s supposed treasure submarines, and more.

Watch from Sunday, 14 November on History (DStv channel 186) at 20:15

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Secrets, Lies And Private Eyes S1

Teams of private investigators (PIs) from four female-led PI firms tackle the cases the cops won't touch. One investigator must navigate new revelations about her client, who was supposedly involved in a shooting, and the standard of the police work comes under question when an investigator takes evidence to a forensics lab.

Watch from Friday, 12 November on ID (DStv channel 171) at 21:00

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Countdown To A Catastrophe S1

Every year, volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes pose a serious threat to hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Now scientists are exploring the interrelationships between these forces, and they’re travelling to some of the most dangerous places on Earth to install early warning systems that could help to save lives.

Watch from Monday, 15 November on Curiosity Channel (DStv channel 185) at 16:00

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