BBC Africa Channels Unveils November Highlights Across Drama, Lifestyle, Factual Entertainment and Kids’ TV

November brings a fresh line-up of entertainment to BBC Africa Channels, with new crime dramas, celebrity cooking competitions, luxury travel, property transformations, documentaries and family-friendly adventures. From gripping mysteries on BBC Brit to inspiring real-life stories on BBC Earth, viewers can look forward to a diverse month of programming across BBC Lifestyle, BBC UKTV and CBeebies.

On BBC Brit (DStv Channel 120), Art Detectives premieres on Tuesday, 3 November at 8pm. Starring Stephen Moyer as DI Mick Palmer, the new crime drama follows the Metropolitan Police’s Heritage Crime unit as it investigates murders and thefts connected to Britain’s priceless art and antiquities. The channel also welcomes the eleventh season of The Brokenwood Mysteries on Thursday, 5 November at 8pm, with Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd and his team returning to solve a new collection of unusual murders.

Over on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174), local audiences can look forward to the global premiere of Celebrity Come Dine With Me South Africa on Wednesday, 18 November at 8pm. The six-week competition brings together 24 famous South Africans, including Carol Tshabalala, Moonchild Sanelly, Lasizwe, Karabo Poppy and Linda Mtoba. They will compete to host the ultimate dinner party, with R10,000 going to the charity of each weekly winner’s choice and Dave Lamb providing his signature commentary.

Travel and property take centre stage on BBC Lifestyle this month. From Thursday, 5 November at 8pm, Alan Cumming’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Scotland follows the award-winning actor aboard the Royal Scotsman, exploring Scotland’s spectacular landscapes and rich heritage. Moving Houses, premiering Friday, 6 November at 8pm, follows New Zealand homeowners attempting the extraordinary task of relocating entire houses. Meanwhile, Farmer Wants a Wife USA returns for its fourth season on Sunday, 8 November at 8pm, as four farmers search for lasting love.

BBC UKTV (DStv Channel 134) brings a mix of romance, property and mystery. Find Me a Match premieres on Tuesday, 3 November at 8pm, offering an insight into Hindu, Muslim and Jewish matchmaking traditions as singles seek meaningful relationships built on shared values. On Monday, 9 November at 8pm, Listing Coastal showcases some of South Africa’s most spectacular luxury homes, extending the popular property franchise along the country’s coastline.

Architecture enthusiasts can tune into Extraordinary Extensions from Thursday, 12 November at 7pm, as musician and property enthusiast Tinie Tempah meets homeowners undertaking ambitious renovation projects across the UK. Mystery fans can also look forward to the second season of The Marlow Murder Club, premiering Wednesday, 25 November at 8pm, as Judith Potts and her fellow amateur sleuths investigate another series of suspicious deaths.

On BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184), adventure, science and discovery lead the November schedule. The Mightiest returns for its third season on Monday, 9 November at 7pm, exploring the powerful machines and engineering teams behind demanding industrial operations. The third season of Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death follows on Tuesday, 10 November at 9pm, offering an intimate look at medical teams performing complex, life-saving procedures.

Adventure continues with Ben Fogle’s Race for the Nile, premiering Wednesday, 18 November at 7pm. Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields retrace the route taken by explorer David Livingstone, navigating challenging African landscapes in search of the Nile’s source. On Thursday, 19 November at 7pm, Mysteries of… Loch Ness investigates the enduring legend of the Loch Ness Monster, examining reported sightings, hoaxes and modern research. Travel icon Michael Palin then explores Venezuela’s landscapes, communities and political realities in Michael Palin in Venezuela, premiering Friday, 20 November at 7pm.

Younger viewers are also in for a month of fun on CBeebies (DStv Channel 306). Grace’s Amazing Machines returns for its fourth season on Sunday, 1 November at 11:20am, introducing children to remarkable vehicles and the technology behind them. Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club returns on Monday, 2 November at 3:15pm, with Duggee and the Squirrels exploring subjects ranging from music and art to nature and friendship. Later that day, at 6:10pm, Swashbuckle returns for its eighth season, bringing more pirate-themed games and energetic challenges. Finally, Numberblocks returns with the second part of its sixth season on Monday, 9 November at 4:35pm, using colourful characters and imaginative adventures to make mathematics fun and accessible.

With a broad mix of local premieres, returning favourites and fresh international programming, BBC Africa Channels offers something for every household this November, from compelling crime stories and real-world adventures to celebrity entertainment and educational fun for children.