Couch time with iafrica

Catch some of Steven Spielberg's best-loved classics this week in the form of 'E.T' and 'Jaws'. Also, the very best of South African talent on SABC2.

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER

Blood Diamond (M-Net Movies 2, 9.30pm)
A harrowing tale about diamonds used to finance violence in the midst of political unrest in Sierra Leone. Leonardo DiCaprio with a South African accent is well worth the watch.

FIFA U-20 Soccer World Cup Final (SABC1, 8pm)
Catch the stars of the next generation when Brazil take on Ghana live from Egypt in the U-20 Soccer World Cup final clash.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (SABC3, 7.30pm)

A boy discovers something mysterious in the woods: a creature from another planet that's been stranded on earth and isn't sure how to get home. The Steven Spielberg classic.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER

Jaws (SABC3, 7.30pm)
When a Great White shark begins preying on humans in the beaches of New England, the local police chief head out to hunt the creature down. Another classic.

Cast Away (M-Net Stars, 7.30pm)
An engineer finds a way of keeping sane by talking to a volleyball when he is stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. He has to learn how to survive until help arrives. With Tom Hanks.

Toy Story 2 (Disney Channel, 7pm)
Woody and Buzz are back with their cast of friends in the sequel to the wildly popular 'Toy Story'. Should keep the kids entertained!

SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER

Ali (M-Net Stars, 7.30pm)
A powerful biography of sports legend, Muhammad Ali, from his early life to his days in the ring. With Will Smith and Jamie Foxx.

The Bourne Ultimatum (M-Net Movies 2, 8pm)
Amnesiac assassin Jason Bourne is undeterred by the barrage of bullets and a new generation of assassins. His only objective is to uncover his dark past. With Matt Damon.

Fantastic Four (e-TV, 8pm)
The comic book heroes come to life in this big-screen adaptation staring Jessica Alba.

The Amazing Race (SABC3, 8pm)
Ten teams of two people race around the globe while performing mentally and physically grueling tasks in the hopes of walking away with a large cash prize. Catch our recap on Tuesday morning if you miss it!

Boston Legal (M-Net Series, 9pm)
A young girl seeks the court's help to overturn her mother's decision about abortion. Jerry defends himself after he is charged with assault for punching out a customer in a coffee shop.

Strictly Come Dancing (BBC Entertainment, 7.10pm)
Celebrities with two-left feet pair up with professional dancers in this ballroom and Latin American dance contest!