New on TV today: Wednesday 8 July 2026 are :
Klein Sake, Groot Drome 4
Channel: VIA (DStv 147)
TX Time: 19h30
Genre: Reality, Afrikaans
Armand Aucamp-van Noordwyk highlights his passion for local enterprise in this docuseries, where he connects with the founders and visionaries behind small South African businesses. The show explores how these entrepreneurs are driving innovation and creating employment opportunities within their communities.
In the inaugural episode of Season 4, Armand introduces a central theme that is deeply meaningful to him: family. The business owners behind the brands Ami, Plato, and Veldmeisie sit down to share their experiences and express gratitude for the vital role family support has played in helping them achieve commercial success.
Beyond Paradise
Channel: BBC UKTV (DStv 134)
TX Time: 19h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Beyond Paradise follows Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) and his fiancée Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton) as they relocate to Shipton Abbott, Martha’s coastal hometown in Devonshire. This drama serves as a direct spin-off to Death in Paradise, picking up after the couple’s memorable romantic resolution in 2017, when Humphrey left the Caribbean island of Saint Marie for London to declare his love.
Having traded the capital city for a fresh start on the British coast, the couple is immediately thrown into demanding new ventures. Martha focuses on launching her dream restaurant, while Humphrey fills a vacancy on the local police force. His eccentric detective style quickly surprises his new colleagues—Detective Sergeant Esther Williams, Police Constable Kelby Hartford, and office manager Margo Martins.
Each week, the Shipton Abbott precinct tackles an unconventional new investigation. The town’s deceptive tranquility is shattered by a series of strange crimes, including the total disappearance of an entire family, an assault allegedly committed by a 17th-century ghost, the theft of a valuable painting, a corpse discovered inside a crop circle, and a serial arsonist who leaves nursery rhyme clues at crime scenes.
While Humphrey focuses on his investigative duties, he and Martha must navigate the personal complexities of adjusting to the town. Encountering faces from their past, making major life decisions, and managing the stress of new business ventures continually test the strength of their relationship.
Chicago Med 9
Channel: Universal TV (DStv 117)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Police Procedural
Chicago Med offers an intense look into the daily chaos of the city’s state-of-the-art trauma center, focusing on the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff managing the high-pressure environment. Inspired by real-world medical cases, the series blends advanced medicine with the personal challenges of working in a high-intensity hospital. The narrative frequently crosses over with characters from Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., connecting the city’s emergency services.
The season begins with a weekly double bill:
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Episode 1: “Row Row Row Your Boat on a Rocky Sea”
The emergency department faces an immediate crisis when a massive multi-vehicle accident sends a flood of patients to the hospital, requiring the entire medical team to assist. Concurrently, Dr. Charles struggles with a lingering sense of familiarity regarding a newly arrived attending physician, while Dr. Archer experiences sudden doubts just before his scheduled kidney transplant.
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Episode 2: “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Both of Us”
Dr. Archer’s critical transplant surgery is put in jeopardy when an individual from his past unexpectedly resurfaces. Meanwhile, the senior staff must step in to manage and settle an overly anxious new intern.
Trying 5
Channel: Apple TV
TX Time: 10h00
Genre: Comedy
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The fifth season focuses on Nikki and Jason as they navigate the fallout of a surprise visit from Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler. Her unannounced arrival at their front door disrupts their hard-won stability, introducing a wave of emotional chaos into their quiet family routine.
