Factual content bursting at the seams this week on DStv, 8-14 Oct

The factual content on DStv this week is off the charts and hungry minds can sponge it up.

CBS Justice (DStv channel 170) is pulling out the big guns with true-crime series Killer Siblings, How I Caught The Killer and Injustice With Nancy Grace.

History channel (DStv channel 186) is spoiling history lovers with America’s Book of Secrets With Lance Reddick, and over on Curiosity Channel (DStv channel 185) as part of their History Lovers Tuesday stunt, The Invasion: The Outbreak of WW2 and D-Day: Wings of Victory will air.

National Geographic (DStv channel 181) also shines a light on factual content with Ice Road Rescue S6 and Drain The Oceans S4.

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For the history lovers 

Killer Siblings S1

True-crime stories of deadly siblings. When the Stovall twins were arrested for shooting a neighbour’s dog, their escape from custody led to a bloody manhunt, while the Williams brothers were out to free the world from sin, and the Bever brothers wanted to be the most notorious killers in history.

Watch from Monday, 11 October on CBS Justice (DStv channel 170) at 20:00

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How I Caught The Killer S2

Meet the detectives and analysts on the case and the family liaison officers who deal with grieving families. Coming up, 59-year-old antiques dealer Michael Griffiths is killed in his home, and Julie Clayton is murdered while trying to leave a cult.

Watch from Monday, 11 October on CBS Justice (DStv channel 170) at 21:00

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Injustice With Nancy Grace S1

Legal analyst and former felony prosecutor Nancy Grace offers her perspective on true-crime cases, with interviews and archival footage. The series starts with Nancy talking about the murder of her close friend. Also learn about the murders of Utah teen Annie Kasprzak, college professor Emily Mason and property tycoon Andrew Kissel.

Watch from Monday, 11 October on CBS Justice (DStv channel 170) at 19:00

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America's Book of Secrets With Lance Reddick S4

Former Fringe star Lance Reddick opens his Book of Secrets with the most controversial stories in American history. The 10 1-hour episodes explore the Space Force, the US government’s secret doomsday plans and more.

Watch from Sunday, 10 October on History (DStv channel 186) at 20:15

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The Invasion: The Outbreak of WW2

On 1 September 1939, Hitler pulled an entire planet into armed combat when Nazi Germany invaded Poland with help from the Soviet Union. The Soviets and Nazis annexed the country and split it between themselves as the first step to a massive land grab.

Watch on Tuesday, 12 October on Curiosity Channel (DStv channel 185) at 20:00

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D-Day: Wings of Victory

On 6 June 1944, the Allied landing in France at the Battle of Normandy became the largest invasion in history with almost 7,000 ships deployed. But the battle was also won from the air. Explore what was happening in the sky as soldiers fought down below on the beaches.

Watch on Tuesday, 12 October on Curiosity Channel (DStv channel 185) at 22:00

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Ice Road Rescue S6

Arctic storms bring in the coldest winter for a decade but in the south, Thord and Bjoern are determined to protect “their” icy turf from rivals. Meanwhile in Overhalla, Jo Roger sets out to prove that he has recovered from his injury and he’s still King of The North.

Watch from Sunday, 10 October on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) at 19:00

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Drain The Oceans S4

This combination of underwater adventure and Earth science illustration exposes hidden evidence of undersea mysteries. This season, find out what’s under the Great Barrier Reef, explore 3 shipwrecks in the Black Sea, uncover the history of Hollywood buried in the sand, and find out about how the sea shaped Venice.

Watch from Wednesday, 13 October on National Geographic (DStv channel 181) at 19:00

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Dog Impossible S2

Dog behaviour specialist Matt Beisner and his team help owners with problem pets, and rehabilitate rejected shelter dogs. This season, two pugs sharing a house must stop fighting, a veteran and his service dog are battling with anxiety, and a visually impaired dog is reacting with aggression.

Watch from Monday, 11 October on National Geographic Wild (DStv channel 182) at 18:00

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Croctober

Every Sunday this October is Croc Day. Learn more about the challenges crocs face in the wild, how they battle for dominance, and how their skills and natural adaptations make them apex predators. This year for the first time we’ll see Matt Wright at work in Monster Croc Wrangler S4 (episodes 1 & 2 on 10 October from 18:00, episodes 3 & 4 on 17 October).

Watch from Sunday, 10 October on National Geographic Wild (DStv channel 182) at 18:00

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