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SONS OF ANARCHY
Behind the MC’s familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive
shop is a ruthless, thriving illegal arms business. This is a series
about the seduction of money, power and blood.
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BONGOWOOD ACCESS
Bongowood Access is a Swahili magazine show that gives
viewers in and around East Africa access to information,
education and entertainment in the vibrant film industry in
Tanzania.
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KRAZY KOOL SHOW
The Krazy Kool Show is a fun, exciting magazine show where our
young hosts discover and share amazing facts, explore nature and
create art. Through their adventures they share the good news
about a world full of answers to all the questions they could ever
have.
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RUGBY - SAFARICOM 7s
Catch LIVE Action in HD exclusively to Zuku Sports Channel 300
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BEST FUNERALS EVER
This series steps inside the world of Golden Gate Funeral Home,
the ‘it’ Funeral Home of the South, owned by John Beckwith Jr. Mr
Beckwith’s funerals are not sad somber events, but are celebra-
tions of life and anything but ordinary. Families come to Golden
Gate because they want a fabulous celebration in memory of their
loved ones.
3. 04
In the harsh post-war years’ Catalan countryside,
Andreu, a child that belongs to the losing side, finds the
corpses of a man and his son in the forest. The
authorities want his father to be made responsible of the
deaths, but Andreu tries to help his father by finding out
who truly killed them. In this search, Andreu
develops a moral consciousness against a world of adults
fed by lies. In order to survive, he betrays his own roots
and ends up finding out the monster that lives within him.
Stars: Francesc Colomer, Marina Comas & Nora Navas
24th Aug 20:00
Zuku Gold
CHANNEL 206
BLACK BREAD
the lies
of adults
raise little
monsters
MOVIES
4. Elle Woods has it all. But, when her boyfriend leaves for
Harvard Law and reunites with an old sweetheart, she
goes after him to win him back. Now Elle faces a fight for
her guy, for herself and for blondes everywhere.
Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson & Selma Blair
3rd Aug 22:00
MGM
CHANNEL 220
Iris invites her friend Jack to stay at
her family’s island getaway after the
death of his brother. At their remote
cabin, Jack’s drunken encounter
with Hannah, Iris’ sister, kicks off a
revealing stretch of days.
Stars: Mark Duplass, Emily Blun &
Rosemarie DeWitt
30th Aug 20:00
Zuku Gold
CHANNEL 206
LEGALLY BLONDE
Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife’s
plan, a loathsome businessman arranges
his own kidnapping, only to realize that
there are plenty of other people interested
in his wealth as well.
Stars: Anthony Anderson, Kellita Smith &
Jay Mohr
28th Aug 20:00
Zuku Max
CHANNEL 200/201
KING’S RANSOM
SNOW ANGELS
A drama that interweaves the life of a
teenager, with his old baby sitter, her
estranged husband, and their daughter.
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell &
Michael Angarano
13th Aug 20:00
Zuku Max
CHANNEL 200/201
5. With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an
elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare
for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that
times and the nature of war have changed from
their romantic memories of World War II.
Stars: Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills & Robin Houston
30th Aug 20:00
Zuku Family
CHANNEL 207
WHEN THE WIND BLOWS
Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his
church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group
of non-basketball players in his church but the bishop
has demanded that he lead the team to the Basketball
Championship.
Stars: Andrew Wilson, Amy Stewart & Clint Howard
12th Aug 20:00
Zuku Family
CHANNEL 207
CHURCH BALL
CANADIAN BACON
Beset by falling approval ratings, the U.S.
president launches a campaign to turn
America against its most unlikely enemy
- Canada. When a patriotic sheriff and his
band of deputies invade Canada, it starts
a series of events that leaves the Presi-
dent’s plans in ruins.
Stars: Amanda Adrienne, Tom Ardavany &
Ronnie Gene
10th Aug 22:00
MGM
CHANNEL 220
After being unjustly fired, harassed by his stu-
dents and labeled a potential menace to soci-
ety, El Maestro sets out to teach everyone one
final lesson.
Stars: Lindsay Amaral, Christopher Beatty &
Juan Botello
23rd Aug 20:00
Zuku Action
CHANNEL 204
CINCO DE MAYO
6. 10SERIES
SONS OF ANARCHY Season 4
SONS OF ANARCHY is an adrenalized drama with darkly
comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw
motorcycle club’s (MC) desire to protect its livelihood while
ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming,
California remains exactly that: charming. The MC must
confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers
and overzealous law officers.
Behind the MC’s familial lifestyle and legally thriving
automotive shop is a ruthless, thriving illegal arms business.
This is a series about the seduction of
money, power and blood.
Wednesdays at 21:30
FX
CHANNEL 131
7. HOUSE OF GLAM
The chaotic aftermath of an alien attack has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six
months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the
difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in
their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Tuesdays 21:00
Zuku Entertainment
CHANNEL 100
MY FAMILY (New Season)
FLAMES OF DESIRE
ARCHER (New Season)
The story of a conglomerate family
that falls apart when the members
are caught up in a furious battle for
succession. Kim Tae Jin’s children
all covet his fortune and the power
that he possesses as the company
president, and they would do
anything, however cruel and
inhumane, to wrest it from the
others.
Mon & Tue 22:00
Zuku Entertainment
CHANNEL 100
Meet the Harper family, who, on
the face of it, seem quite normal;
a married couple with 3 children.
However, this family is far from
normal.
Tuesdays 20:20
Zuku Entertainment
CHANNEL 100
Sterling Archer is the world’s
most dangerous spy. He works
for ISIS, a spy agency run by his
mother. In between dealing with
his boss and his co-workers - one
of whom is his ex-girlfriend - Ar-
cher manages to annoy or seduce
everyone that crosses his path.
His antics are only excusable
because at the end of the day, he
still somehow always manages
to thwart whatever crises was
threatening mankind.
Thursdays at 21:20
FX
CHANNEL 131
8. Bongowood Access is a
Swahili magazine show that
gives viewers in and around
East Africa access to
information, education and
entertainment in the vibrant
film industry in Tanzania.
With an up close and
personal interviews , the
show profiles movie stars,
producers, film directors and
other celebrities that keep
the Bongo film industry
buzzing. The show also
presents the latest fashion
trends, hot gossip, Behind the
Scenes in movie making and
much more that .
Fri 21:30
Zuku Swahili
CH 210
THE SIMPSONS
An animated series about a blue - collar
family.
Mon - Fri 20:30
Fox
CHANNEL 130
PLAYBACK
Back to back compilation of the hottest hits all
over with a 50:50 split on foreign and regional
music hits.
Mon- Fri 17:30
Zuku Entertainment
CHANNEL 100
FEATURED PAN AFRICAN MOVIES - ZUKU ENTERTAINMENT (CH 100)
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LEO
This is a dramatic story of story
about a modern Massai boy
called “Leo” who believes he is
a super hero, fails at being one
and discovers that he is a
superhero in a different way.
30th Aug 21:30
TOGETHERNESS
SUPREME
The film follows Kamau an ar-
tiste, Otieno a hustler and Alice
the preachers daughter in their
quest for change in the com-
munity they live in their, fights,
challenges and victories.
16th Aug 21:30
I SING OF A WELL
To ascend the throne though,
Prince Wenambe must find a
wife. His choice is the beautiful
Soraya who is betrothed to Dume
the hunter.
2nd Aug 21:30
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO
9. “Vanished With Beth Holloway” examines some of
America’s most disturbing unsolved cases, as told
to Holloway by the families who’ve been victimized
by mysterious abductions or disappearances of
loved ones and unspeakable crimes. Now left with
little hope, these families turn to Holloway, who
continues to live a mother’s worst nightmare as she
carries on her tireless quest to solve the mystery
surrounding her daughter Natalee’s tragic 2005
disappearance.
A passionate advocate for these families, Beth
offers her unique insight into each case, dedicating
her intensely personal point of view and empathy to
family and loved ones seeking answers. Each
episode will profile real-life mysteries, giving
detailed accounts of the events described by those
closest to the victims as Beth Holloway goes on
location to conduct key interviews, introduce
important facts and give the audience a clear
understanding of pivotal moments in each
harrowing case.
Tuesdays 19:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
16DOCCIES
10. ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE
SINS & SECRETS
SUPERHUMAN SHOWDOWN
Morgan Freeman returns in a fifth
series asking the most complex sci-
entific questions of our age. First up,
appropriately, is ‘When Did Time Be-
gin?’, which asks if time and space
are the same thing, and whether the
Big Bang started the cosmic clock;
incredible new experiments may
hold the answer.
TIMBER KINGS
Timber Kings follows the best
log builders on the planet
as they hand-craft stunning
homes for the rich and famous.
Every day is a challenge for
them, they may be the best but
things never go smoothly.
Friday 18:00
Viasat Explorer
CHANNEL 411
Engineering an Empire is a program
that explores the engineering and/or
architectural feats that were
characteristic of some of the
greatest societies on this planet.
Wednesday 21:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
Every city has its secret. Every city
has a dark side. Sins & Secrets pro-
files a notorious crime — one whose
unique details exposed the dark
underbelly of the community where
it took place.
As the investigation beats of each
episode unfold, the mystery, scan-
dal, and tabloid allure generated
both reveal and forever alter the city.
Blood has been shed, and the town
will never be the same.
Tuesdays 20:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
COAST GAURD: HMS BOUNTY
RESCUE
This is the incredible story of the
historic replica ship HMS Bounty’s
battle with a hurricane in 2012 and
the subsequent rescue mission for
the ship’s crew as told by eye-wit-
nesses.
Wednesdays 18:00
Viasat Explorer
CHANNEL 411
JFK: THE RUBY COLLECTION
This one-off special will plot the
timeline of events that led to the
killing of the alleged JFK assas-
sin Lee Harvey Oswald, including
recreations and eyewitness state-
ments.
Sunday 31st August 23:00
Viasat Crime
CHANNEL 413
FBI CRIMINAL PURSUIT
Take a deep dive into the modern
FBI as they solve some of the most
challenging crimes in the 21st
Century, featuring the latest
investigations into murder,
kidnappings, cyber criminals and
terrorism.
Weeknights 22:00 from 11th Aug
Viasat Crime
CHANNEL 413
BEAUTY OF DIAGRAMS
Series in which mathematician
Marcus du Sautoy explores the
stories behind some of the most
familiar scientific diagrams.
Mondays 22:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
‘Is Gravity an Illusion?’ discusses
one of the great unsolved mys-
teries of the universe - why do all
objects that have mass pull on one
another? Cutting-edge theories are
proposing new answers. Then, pre-
pare to radically revise your under-
standing of the laws of nature and
the human brain, as Morgan asks
‘Is Luck Real?’
Thursdays 19:50
From 17th July
Discovery Science
CHANNEL 415
11. 20
KIDS
The Krazy Kool Show is a fun, exciting magazine show where our young hosts discover
and share amazing facts, explore nature and create art. Through their adventures they
share the good news about a world full of answers to all the questions they could ever
have.
Saturdays 10:00 - 12:00
Zuku Kids
CHANNEL 600
Click to Play Video
PREMIERES
16th August
12. Daily
Zuku Kids
CHANNEL 600
HAPPY TO BE
They can rock, tango, and
even yodel! Baby TV’s
friends dance their
hearts out to popular
music from all over the
world, in magical new
clips. Watch them take to
the ‘Happy to Be’ stage full
of heart and courage!
DAILY ON BABY TV
CHANNEL 610
A Far Eastern classic is brought to life in this enchant-
ed tale of a handsome Prince, the peasant girl he is
forbidden to love and the tiny nightingale who holds
the key to their lifelong happiness!
Sun 3rd & Sat 9th 12:00 & 19:00
JimJam
CHANNEL 620
THE ADVENTURES OF SU-LING
14. A NEW WORLD
OF SPORTS....
NEW FOOTBALL SEASON
- Russian Premier League
- MUTV
- Arsenal Media
- Chelsea TV
- Barca TV
- City TV
- Ligue 1
Zuku Sports/Fox Sports/Fox Sports 2
CHANNEL 301/320/321
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DIAMOND LEAGUE
Stockholm — 21st August
Birmingham — 24 August
Zurich —Live: 28 August
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NHL RUGBY MOTORSPORT NRL NFL SOCCER ATHLETICS NHL RUGBY NRL MARTIAL ARTS SOCCER ATHLETICS
SCRUM DOWN
Scrum Down is a half-hour
weekly sports magazine
show that focuses on East
African and International
Rugby matches including
the Kenya 7’s and 15’s,
Bamburi Super Series,
Safaricom 7’s, Kenya Cup
and other regional rugby.
Fridays 19:30
Zuku Sports
CHANNEL 300/301
SETTING THE PACE Sn 3
Setting the pace explores the journeys
of the runners, meets their mentors
and learn more about events that shape
their lives.
Fridays 20:00
LIVE RUBY
- Up to 6 LIVE NRL games every week
Setanta Africa/Action
CHANNEL 320/321
15. 28
ASIAN
AIRLINES
It is the journey of an ambitious woman named Suhaani who aspires
to excel in her career as a pilot and of a charming yet stubborn pilot
Arjun who is already at the peak of his career. It is the story about
their professional and personal conflicts and interests set against the
backdrop of the glamorous aviation industry.
Sundays 20:30
Premieres 24th Aug
Star Plus
CHANNEL 903
16. SPEEDY SINGHS
An ethnic Canadian hockey player struggles
against traditional family values and discrimi
nation from mainstream hockey players.
Thursday 14th Aug 21:00
UTV Movies
CHANNEL 911
OYE LUCKY! LUCKY OYE
Inspired by the incredible true story of Lucky
Singh, an extremely charismatic and fearless
confidence man and thief who socialized with
the rich, famous and influential of
Delhi society and then proceeded
to rob them blind.
13th Aug 5th July 17:00
B4U Movies
CHANNEL 901
NISHA AUR USKE COUSINS
A coming of age story of seven cousins of different age groups growing up together in a traditional
family in Jaipur. Each represents a different facet of ‘YOUNG INDIA’. It is the story of their aspirations,
expectations, love & loss as they transition from being the ‘kids’ of the family to being ‘grown up’.
Mon-Sat 19:30pm
Star Plus
CHANNEL 901
HUMSHAKALS * WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE
A comedy centered around three people who each have a lookalike of a lookalike, all with the same name.
30th Aug 14:00 Star Plus CHANNEL 901
INDIA’S RAW STAR
Yo Yo Honey Singh, India’s youth icon will be a mentor-judge-friend to the budding Raw Stars, and will him-
self conduct India’s first ever digital only auditions.
Sundays 18:30
Premieres 24th Aug
Star Plus
CHANNEL 901
30th August 14:00
Star Plus
CHANNEL 901
17. FEATURES INCLUDE:
1. HDMI Port
- Improved color resolution and sharpness.
2. Picture in Picture (PiP)
- Simultaneous view on two channels.
3. Reminder function
- Set reminders for your favorite shows.
4. Parental Ratings
- Support age ratings for digital content.
5. Personal Video Recorder
- Storage of 500Gb that allows you to record.
6. Rewind & Pause LIVE TV
- Records and play back television programs.
18. 36LIFESTYLE
YOU LIVE IN WHAT?
A ferry. A train depot. An ice cream factory. With imagination, tenac-
ity and a few bucks, people have turned the most unlikely places into
personal palaces. Meet gutsy visionaries who found beauty in dilap-
idated commercial spaces, turning them into wonderful one-of-a-
kind homes.
Saturdays 20:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
19. DEAR GENEVIEVE
HOUSE CRUSHERS
PLATINUM WEDDINGS
It’s ambush renovation at its
finest when licensed contractor
Josh Temple and his crew of
remodeling experts surprise
unsuspecting do-it-yourselfers
in the home improvement aisle.
When stunned homeowners win
the remodeling lottery, leaky
faucets turn into spectacular
room transformations. You never
know when you might run into
House Crashers and your fix-it
project turns into makeover
magic.
Saturdays 21:00
Zuku Life
CHANNEL 400
Designer, Genevieve Gorder, offers
advice to people who have fallen
out of love with their homes. In
each episode, she respond to view-
ers who have emailed/videotaped
their design issues. But instead of
just writing back with a suggestion,
Genevieve provides the answer - in
person!
Daily from 25th at 10:50, 14:15
Fine Living
CHANNEL 710
Nothing is too extravagant or out
of the question in Platinum Wed-
dings! From the rock ‘n roll wed-
ding, to the $1.5 million bash, to
the replica of a royal event, what-
ever the blushing bride wants,
she gets, and you’re invited to wit-
ness all of the lavish celebrations
on Fine Living this August.
Every day from 11th Aug 21.10
Fine Living
CHANNEL 710
BEST FUNERAL EVER
This series steps inside the world of
Golden Gate Funeral Home, the ‘it’
Funeral Home of the South, owned
by John Beckwith Jr. Mr Beckwith’s
funerals are not sad somber events,
but are celebrations of life and any-
thing but ordinary. Families come
to Golden Gate because they want a
fabulous celebration in memory of
their loved ones.
The funeral planners at Golden
Gate, under Mr Beckwith’s guid-
ance, put all they have into making
dreams come true for families in
their time of need. Nothing is too
big or too over the top at Golden
Gate – from Christmas-themed
events to funerals at the State Fair,
Mr Beckwith and the team can
make it happen!
From Friday 15 August 21:00
TLC
CHANNEL 711
EXPENSIVE EATS
From a $50 cup of coffee made
from the coffee beans found in cow
dung, to a bird’s nest that is consid-
ered an elixir of youth costing $5000
per kg, Expensive Eats takes you
on a journey around the globe. Join
James Wong, a British botanist,
TV presenter and self-confessed
food obsessive for this exciting new
series that explores dining with a
premium price tag!
Daily from 11th at 12.35 & 19.00
Fine Living
CHANNEL 710
SAY YES TO THE DRESS
Say Yes to the Dress helps thou-
sands of brides of every shape
and size find the wedding gown of
their dreams, but viewers are of-
ten left wondering what happens
next. These hour-long specials
take a whirlwind trip from say-
ing ‘Yes’ to saying ‘I Do’, as each
episode follows a special bride
as they plan their big day, with all
the drama, stress and excitement
it entails. Meet Amanda, a dad-
dy’s girl who takes pride in being
‘the most spoiled person you’ll
ever meet’. With a huge budget,
Amanda will stop at nothing to
get exactly what she wants. Plus,
meet Sheena, who realises her
mum has hijacked her dream
Indian wedding.
From Sunday 24 August 21:10
TLC
CHANNEL 711E!
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