It’s joyride June on DStv Premium

Eyes? Wide open
Brain? Engaged
Butt Cheeks? Clenched
It’s a joyride this June on DStv Premium as we race to bring you the best shows on TV.

DStv Premium is the perfect gift for dads this Father’s Day on Sunday, 19 June, with shows like the fun and moving car series Celebrity IOU Joyride Season 1 and Exploration Volcano Season 1 for your action-adventure dads. PS: The brand-new medical drama series Good Sam Season 1, stars Jason Isaacs (Lucious Malfoy himself) and Sofia Bush as battling father and daughter doctors.

The daddy of all legal dramas, Law & Order Season 21, makes a triumphant return after 10 years in the dark. Jack McCoy has brought Hannibal’s Hugh Dancy with him. To celebrate, M-Net (DStv Channel 101) has stacked the deck this June with 5 more legally minded series, including brand new series We Own This City Season 1 with Josh Charles and all-star true crime drama mini-series The Staircase Season 1 with Colin Firth & Toni Collette.

Local drama lovers, Desert Rose Season 1 is here at last. Keep an eye on Behind The Screen on DStv.com for making-of stories. And visit M-Net’s official page for more special videos and details. Neil Sandilands plays a dad you love to hate, but you won’t be able to look away.

With Youth Day on Thursday, 16 June, the timing is perfect for the return of the hit dystopian drama series Noughts + Crosses Season 2. The show returned to Cape Town to film the new season so aside from offering an exciting and thought-provoking way of exploring the impact of racism, it’s great fun for local TV fans who enjoy location spotting.

And there’s so much more to celebrate with DStv this June. Put a crown on it with royal doccies, news and coverage of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from Thursday, 2 June to Sunday, 5 June. And the big mid-year awards are here, too. Read on and save the date for the MTV Movie & TV Awards, DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards and BET Awards.

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Desert Rose Season 1

Need a mid-week wake up? This tense drama series from Reyka creator Rohan Dickson will have you biting your nails to the nub. The Greyling siblings struggle to make ends meet in a dusty Northern Cape Town after their dad Freddie (Neil Sandilands) abandons them, leaving them in debt to the ruthless Eugene Van As (Ben Voss). And when Eben Greyling (Kai Luke Brummer) rejects Van As, his moustache twirling abuser will stop at nothing to get the entire Greyling clan back under his thumb again.

Watch Desert Rose Season 1 from Thursday, 2 June at 20:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

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Noughts + Crosses Season 2

We return to the alternative timeline UK, Albion, in which a rich black ruling class (Crosses) oppress white workers (Noughts) with money and violence in a legally divided society. Forbidden lovers Sephy (Masali Baduza) and Callum (Jack Rowan) are on the run and if you know Malorie Blackman’s young adult novels, you’ll know they’re headed for tragedy at the hands of authoritarian prime minister Kamal Hadley (Paterson Joseph) and his regime.

Watch Noughts + Crosses Season 2 from Thursday, 16 July at 22:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

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Celebrity IOU Joyride Season 1

Reality series produced by Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott. Celebrities surprise loyal and generous friends and family by having car gurus Ant Anstead (Wheeler Dealers) and Cristy Lee (All Girls Garage) build them dream rides or restore very special vehicles. Renee Zellweger wants to reach out to the brothers who took such excellent care of her terminally ill friend, Octavia Spencer wants to help a bestie start a mobile hair salon, Danny Trejo wants a detail-oriented restoration of his close friend’s classic car, and more.

Watch Celebrity IOU Joyride Season 1 from Friday, 3 June at 20:00 on Discovery Channel (DStv Channel 121)

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Exploration Volcano Season 1

Adventurer Chris Horsley makes his living as a guide and expedition leader for scientists and film crews working in active volcanoes. In this series he’s on a mission for fun and for science as he climbs to the rims of volcanoes, from Africa's Great Rift Valley to Central America's Volcanic Arc, to install early warning systems including gas monitoring systems and surveillance web cameras. With data from his installations, scientists will be able to evacuate people who live in the shadows of volcanoes before it’s too late.

Watch Exploration Volcano Season 1 from Sunday. 19 June at 20:00 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)

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Law & Order Season 21

Just over 10 years after its cancellation, the OG Law & Order returns with original series characters Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) and Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson). There are more familiar faces, but new names including Hugh Dancy as Executive Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price, Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon, and Jeffrey Donovan as Detective Frank Cosgrove. Real life cases that inspired this season’s stories include the trial of Theranos head Elizabeth Holmes, and the trial to break Britney Spears’ conservatorship.

Watch Law & Order Season 21 from Thursday, 23 June at 19:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

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More crime time with…

• We Own This City Season 1 from Wednesday, 8 June at 22:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• 9-1-1 Season 5 from Wednesday, 8 June at 19:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• 9-1-1 Lone Star Season 3 from Wednesday, 15 June at 20:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Staircase Season 1 from Monday, 27 June at 21:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)

Also on Premium this June

• Billy The Kid Season 1 from Thursday, 23 June at 21:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• America’s Got Talent Extreme Season 1, Fridays & Saturdays from Friday, 3 June at 19:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• United States Of Al Season 3 from Friday 10 June at 19:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Good Sam Season 1 from Monday, 17 June at 20:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• Chicago Fire Season 10 from Tuesday, 28 June at 19:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Goldbergs Season 9 from Saturday, 11 June at 18:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• New Amsterdam Season 4 from Monday, 27 June at 19:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• World’s Deadliest Weather Season 5 from Thursday, 9 June at 19:00 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)
• Griff’s Great Canadian Adventure Season 1 from Friday, 10 June at 19:00 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)
• Changing Planet Season 1 from Sunday, 5 June at 16:10 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)
• Earth’s Great Rivers Season 2 from Saturday, 18 June at 19:00 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)
• Voices Of The Dead Season 1 from Sunday, 26 June at 21:50 on BBC Earth (DStv Channel 184)

All package alert: The Queen’s Jubilee

• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Trooping The Colour on Thursday, 2 June at 11:00 on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: BBC News Special on Thursday, 2 June at 19:00 on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• Platinum Beacons: Lighting Up The Jubilee on Thursday, 2 June at 22:00 on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, 3 June at 11:00 on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: BBC News Special on Friday, 3 June at 18:00 on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• Elizabeth: A Portrait In Part(s) from Friday, 3 June at 21:30 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101)
• The Queen Mother on Saturday, 4 June at 17:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• Our Queen At War on Saturday, 4 June at 19:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Platinum Party At The Palace on Saturday, 4 June at 20:30 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• Princess Margaret: The Royal Rebel on Sunday, 5 June at 17:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• The Coronation Of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, 5 June at 19:05 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: The Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday, 5 June (time TBC) on BBC World News (DStv Channel 400)
• Elizabeth The Unseen Queen on Monday, 6 June at 21:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• Royals: Keeping The Crown Season 1 from Tuesday, 7 June at 20:00 on Curiosity Channel (DStv Channel 185)

All package alert: Awards show excellence

• MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday, 6 June at 02:00 on MTV (DStv Channel 130)
• MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted on Monday, 6 June at 04:00 on MTV (DStv Channel 130)
• DMVCAs 2022 Red Carpet Show (DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards) on Saturday, 25 June (time TBC) on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• DMVCAs 2022 Awards Show (DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards) on Saturday, 25 June at 20:30 on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161)
• BET Awards Pre-Show on Monday, 27 June at 00:00 on BET (DStv Channel 129)

All package alert: Awesome June shows

Check out the other highlights packages for more on these shows…

• Chernobyl Fukushima: Living With The Legacy on Tuesday, 14 June at 20:00 on Curiosity Channel (DStv Channel 185)
• Twisted Killers Season 1 from Monday, 6 June at 19:00 on CBS Justice (DStv Channel 170)
• Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter season 1 from Thursday, 16 June at 19:25 on History (DStv Channel 186)
• Hitler: Uncovering His Fatal Obsession on Sunday, 12 June at 20:15 on History (DStv Channel 186)
• Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars Season 1 from Tuesday, 21 June at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• Carl Weber's The Black Hamptons Season 1 from Tuesday, 14 June at 22:00 on BET (DStv Channel 129)
• Listing Cape Town Season 1 from Wednesday, 1 June at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174)
• Lil Jon Wants To Do What? Season 1 from Wednesday, 29 June at 22:00 on HGTV (DStv Channel 177)
• Umakhelwane Season 1 from Sunday, 19 June at 20:30 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Unzima Umshado Season 1 from Sunday, 12 June at 20:00 on Moja Love (DStv Channel 157)
• Outopsie Season 1 from Thursday, 2 June at 20:00 on VIA (DStv Channel 147)
• The Outpost Season 4 from Saturday, 18 June at 11:00 on Universal (DStv Channel 117)
• Hudson & Rex Season 4 from Tuesday, 14 June at 20:00 on Universal (DStv Channel 117)
• Private Eyes Season 4 from Friday, 17 June at 20:00 on Universal (DStv Channel 117)
• Vikings: The Rise And Fall Season 1 from Wednesday, 29 June at 21:00 on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181)
• My Desire Season 1 from Thursday, 9 June at 20:00 on StarLife (DStv Channel 167)
• When Luxury Holidays Go Horribly Wrong Season 1 from Saturday, 4 June at 20:40 on CBS Reality (DStv Channel 132)
• When All-Inclusive Holidays Go Horribly Wrong Season 1 from Sunday, 5 June at 20:40 on CBS Reality (DStv Channel 132)
• When Cosmetic Surgery Goes Horribly Wrong Season 1 from Sunday, 19 June at 20:40 on CBS Reality (DStv Channel 132)
• When Diets Go Horribly Wrong Season 1 from Saturday, 25 June at 20:40 on CBS Reality (DStv Channel 132)
• Naked And Afraid Of Love Season 1 from Tuesday, 7 June at 21:00 on TLC (DStv Channel 135)
• Lightened Up Season 1 from Tuesday, 7 June at 18:30 on The Home Channel (DStv Channel 176)
• Find Me A Beach House Season 1 from Tuesday, 7 June at 19:30 on The Home Channel (DStv Channel 176)
• Kenny & Armando: Our Journey So Far Season 1 from Sunday, 26 June at 18:00 on TLC (DStv Channel 135)
• Oceans Week from Monday, 6 June at 18:00 on National Geographic Wild (DStv Channel 182)

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