GOOD news: After previously being scheduled for January, Mary & George (pictured above) is set to begin on M-Net 101 next week, on April 16 at 10pm.
The British television historical drama is based on Benjamin Woolley’s non-fiction book The King’s Assassin (2017), which explores the complex relationship between James VI and I and George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. Directed by Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen, the series delves into the intrigue and power dynamics of 17th-century England, highlighting the personal and political consequences of their affair.
The other biggie for April is season two of The Last Of Us, which you can read about here. More highlights:
The Americas | Nature Docuseries | Sundays at 6pm
Narrated by Tom Hanks, with music by Hans Zimmer and Executive Produced by Planet Earth II helmer Mike Gunton, 10-part epic The Americas brings the beauty of the largest land mass in the Western Hemisphere to screens in South Africa. Produced by the creators of the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy Award-winning Planet Earth and Blue Planet, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the supercontinent that comprises North and South America.
The show uses cutting-edge technology to uncover never-before-seen behaviour amongst the continents’ fauna and flora, highlighting extraordinary, untold wildlife stories. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, the series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth’s most varied landmass – the only one which stretches between both of the planet’s poles.
Each one-hour episode explores a different iconic location, taking in the Atlantic Coast; Mexico; the Wild West; the Amazon; the Frozen North; the Gulf Coast; The Andes; The Caribbean; and the West Coast and Patagonia.
Survivor Australia | S12 | Reality | Mon-Fri at 6pm
Four years after the Brains won, Brains versus Brawn battled it out again. This time, it’s not the Australian outback; the rematch will take place in Samoa.
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration | Music Special Event | April 12 at 7pm
Experience the magic of Tuscany’s natural amphitheatre as it comes alive with the enchanting melodies of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli. Celebrating his 30th anniversary, Bocelli hosts a spectacular three-day concert in his hometown at the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence). This event features unforgettable performances from Bocelli’s extensive and beloved repertoire, along with captivating duets with global superstars like Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Will Smith, Russell Crowe, Brian May, Lang Lang, Nadine Sierra, and more.
Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty | Sport Drama Series | 16 April at 11pm
Adam McKay (Succession) produces this captivating and controversial HBO series based on the ’80s Los Angeles Lakers becoming the most successful basketball team, and their legacy on and off the court.
Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed | Docuseries | 17 April at 10pm
Two sensational stories collide in an unlikely way. Lyle and Erik Menendez infamously killed their parents in 1989. Menudo was the first mega-boy band to take the world by storm. In this explosive three-part limited series, viewers learn of the connection that links the two stories and could corroborate the brothers’ decades-old accusations against their father, Jose Menendez. One former Menudo member could be the key to changing how the public views the brothers’ case while simultaneously crusading for his own justice.
The Menendez brothers, currently serving life in prison, have always maintained that their father raped them from the time they were small children. Now, former Menudo member Roy Rosselló, claims that Jose Menendez – then an executive at RCA Records, which signed Menudo to a multimillion-dollar contract, raped him as well. The documentary follows Rosselló’s every step as he files a police report against Menendez in Los Angeles, reminding viewers of the many reasons why victims of sexual abuse often don’t report the crimes perpetrated against them. In-depth interviews from people close to both cases raise questions about child sexual abuse that extends for 30 years with no action or investigation.
Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli are joined by special guest judge KSI as the first set of a new group of talented hopefuls take to the stage.
NCIS | S22 | Procedural Drama | 30 April at 7pm
An action-packed season premiere. NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent amid an active hostage situation.
