Below is a round-up of Nick Jr. Africa's programming highlights for December 2020!
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
BRAND NEW EPISODES | SEASON 5 #512-#516
WEEKDAYS: MON 30 NOV TO FRI 4 DEC AT 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
ENCORE: SAME NIGHT AT 16:25 EAT / 17:25 CAT / 18:25 EAT
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world's greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.
BLUE’S CLUES & YOU!
BRAND NEW EPISODES! | SEASON 1 #118, #120; SEASON 2 #201-#203
WEEKDAYS 7 TO 11 DECEMBER AT 11:35 WAT / 12:35 CAT / 13:35 EAT
ENCORE: SAME NIGHT AT 15:45 EAT / 16:45 CAT / 17:45 EAT
In Blue's Clues & You, beloved puppy Blue invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure to solve a puzzle. With each paw print, the viewer is inspired to interact with Josh and Blue to figure out Blue's Clues!
BARBAPAPA
SEASON 1 #101-#126
EVERY DAY FROM 14 DECEMBER TO 8 JANUARY 2021 AT 11:15 WAT / 12:15 CAT / 13:15 EAT
ENCORE: EVERY DAY AT 18:10 WAT / 19:10 CAT / 20:10 EAT
The Barbapapas are creatures that can change their form, and those are the adventures is this unusual family in his struggle to find his place in the planet while helping other people and animals.
PAW PATROL ULTIMATE RESCUE
PREMIERE MARATHON
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER FROM 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
PREMIERE S7 #712 | OTHER EPISODES: S6 #625, 605, 602; S5 #525, 520, 517, 514, 511
ENCORE: SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER FROM 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
#712: Ultimate Rescue: Pups Save the Pupmobiles: Mayor Goodwayhonors the Paw Patrol with the Key to the City. But Sid Swashbuckle and his trusty pirate pup Arrbyswipe the key. Ryder calls for an Ultimate Rescue as the pups team up, Police style, to solve the mystery and stop those pesky pirates.
CHRISTMAS MARATHON
FRIDAY 25 DECEMBER FROM 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
PREMIERE: TOP WING S2 #217 | OTHER EPISODES: BARBAPAPA – ONE BIG HAPPY
FAMILY! S1 #119; BLAZE & THE MONSTER MACHINES S2 #208; RUSTY RIVETS S2
#220; PAW PATROL S3 #322, S1 #111; BUTTERBEAN’S CAFÉ S1 #120; BUBBLE
GUPPIES S3 #320; SHIMMER & SHINE S1 #111, S2 #216A, S3 #314A
ENCORE: SATURDAY 26 DECEMBER FROM 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
Enjoy a three hours marathon with the best Christmas episodes of your favorite Nick Jr shows!
The marathon will start with the premiere episode of Top Wing #217 A Top Wing Christmas: It's a special white Christmas for the Cadets as they celebrate with Penny's Penguin family. But, when Santa crashes on his way to deliver the Penguin's presents, the Cadets have to rescue Santa AND Penny's little brother!
Meanwhile, over on Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305)
will host Holiday Movie Week with films such as Rufus, Rufus 2, Albert and Legends of the Hidden Temple!
With a ton of original programming as well as some familiar favourites, Nick Jr. is the go-to channel in households where two to six year olds roam. The content is entertaining enough to keep young children occupied, while parents can rest assured that the viewing experience will be one of learning.
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From
Encomium Magazine:
Celebrate World Children’s Day with the best of the best kids’ entertainment
This month we celebrate World Children’s Day (20 November); a day dedicated to all the little humans that make our lives worth living. Started in 1954, World Children’s Day encourages us to create a safe space where we prioritise the wellbeing of kids by coming together and rejoicing in all the wonderful moments that young ones bring to the table.
To show kids – and parents – just how important they are to us, DStv’s launched a brand-new kids pop-up channel that’s packed with entertaining and educational content. ZooMoo is available until 31 March 2021 on Premium, Compact Plus and Compact packages on DStv Channel 314. This pop-up channel is dedicated to the environment, conservation, education, and aims to foster a lifelong love of nature.
Kids entertainment isn’t what it used to be – in fact, it’s so much better than when we were kids. With captivating storylines and a few lessons to be learnt along the way, let’s take a look at some of the best children’s shows currently on DStv.
Delicious Science
Do you ever feel that food cravings are getting the better of you? Delicious Science lets you in on the secret behind the taste of food by exploring why, how, and what goes into our food, and how it affects our bodies.
Catch the ground-breaking science on Da Vinci, DStv Channel 306 on 22 November at 09:00 PM.
Paw Patrol
How far will you go to save your friends? For six brave pups, rescue missions are the order of the day, and nothing is too much to ask. Joined by their tech-savvy 10-year-old friend, Ryder, they have to work together to make sure everyone in Adventure Bay stays safe.
Watch the next high-stakes rescue mission on Nick Jr., DStv Channel 307 on 26 November at 01:10 PM.
Elena of Avalor
Can a teenager rule a kingdom? Well, Elena certainly has her work cut out for her. First, she must take back her parents’ kingdom from an evil sorceress and then claim her rightful place on the throne.
Watch this princess’ journey as she discovers the real meaning behind thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion on Disney Junior, DStv Channel 309 on 26 November at 03:00 PM.
Ricky Zoom
The fast-paced world of Ricky Zoom is anything but ordinary. Ricky, along with his group of motorbike buddies, races around the sport’s track, tries daring stunts at the park, and always has the best adventures.
Join the group on their next exhilarating outing on Canal Panda, DStv Channel 574 on 25 November at 08:30 AM.
Danger Force
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? That’s something Chapa, Miles, Mika, and Bose wondered before they were accidently turned into superheroes! Headed by Captain Man and Schwoz, these kids need to learn how to control their powers, keep their identities a secret, and put a stop to the villains who are out to destroy them.
Catch all the action on Nickelodeon, DStv Channel 305 on 21 November at 05:59 PM.
The Lion King
We all know and love the original animated musical, now watch the 2019 live-action remake of one of your favourite childhood classics. The Lion King follows young Simba as he journeys to find his own royal destiny after a very unfortunate loss. With help from Timon and Pumbaa, Simba must take back Pride Rock from his uncle and reclaim his rightful position as king of the wild.
Watch your favourite characters come to life on M-Net Movies 1, DStv Channel 104 on 21 November at 06:00 PM.
Keep the magic of kids’ entertainment alive when you download the DStv app and enjoy live streaming services of all your favourite shows. Be sure to download the My DStv app too to easily manage your subscription from the comfort of your home.
Whatever your festive #ShareYourMoments with DStv.
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Originally published: Thursday, October 22, 2020.
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