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July TV: Summertime Specials And Premieres
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] The heat is on, but the cool new shows keep on coming. No summer doldrums here, with plenty of new programming to explore. Here’s a sneak peek at some of this month’s upcoming premieres and specials. “Shark Week” – July 5 – 12 on Discovery [check listings at Discovery.com... Read more of this article
June TV: New Shows And Specials On Cable
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] “A Midseason Night’s Dream” There are dozens of new series coming out this midseason, from drama and history to nature and reality shows. Here is a small slice of what you can discover this month. “Preach” – Series Premiere – Friday, June 5, at 11pm on Lifetime In... Read more of this article
May TV: New Shows And Specials On Cable
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] A world of choice awaits you once again this month as new shows and specials are cropping up all over. Here is a small selection. “Caring for Mom and Dad”– Premieres Thursday, May 7 on PBS [Check onscreen guide for start time] This new PBS series, narrated by actress Meryl Streep, examines... Read more of this article
April TV: New Shows And Specials On Cable
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] An interesting statistic crossed my desk the other day about the sheer volume of new programming coming out on TV nowadays. In 1999, there were 26 original scripted series on cable in prime time and late night. By 2014, that number had increased to 199 – or a jump of 665 percent. And that number... Read more of this article
March TV: Series Premieres & Much More
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] “All Star Academy” – Premieres Sunday, March 1, at 10pm on Food Network In this upcoming series from Food Network, four top chefs will mentor teams of America’s top home cooks for a fierce competition that puts their reputations on the line, and will see one talented home cook take... Read more of this article
February TV: Celebrating Black History Month
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] 2015 marks the 100-year anniversary of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History [ASALH], the organisation at the origin of the yearly commemoration of black history. With this milestone, the ASALH has chosen “A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture” as the 2015 National... Read more of this article
January TV: The New Year Brings New Shows
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] Happy New Year, readers! We hope you enjoyed the free preview over the holidays. There’s always more new TV coming, and this month is no exception, with a huge selection of shows and specials to start the year off right. Here are a few picks. Expedition Unknown Series Premiere – Thursday, January... Read more of this article
December TV: Christmas Holiday Specials
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] December is filled with holiday-themed shows and movies to put you in the Christmas spirit. Start by getting your Christmas on and tune in to our channel 99, where you will find the cozy fireplace glowing and non-stop holiday music playing. The perfect background for all your special moments and parties... Read more of this article
November TV Promises To Bring New Series
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] For those of you who can tear yourself away from British Premier League football, you might want to consider checking out some of the new shows coming out this month on cable. This is only a small slice of what is out there. “Search For The Lost Giants” Premieres Tuesday, November 4, at 11pm... Read more of this article
Fresh Picks From The Fall Premiere Season
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] The fall premiere season is in full swing and it is loaded with new shows to explore, not to mention returning favourites. Here are a few fresh picks for October. “The Filthy Rich Guide” Premieres Wednesday, October 1, at 11pm on CNBC If you sometimes wonder how the one percent spend their... Read more of this article
September TV Brings New Series, Specials
[Written by Shavonne Jeffries, Bermuda CableVision] In addition to all the new fall series premieres television fans can expect to enjoy, September is looking like a great month for specials, some you surely won’t want to miss, so think about setting your DVRs if you can’t catch these gems directly. “Houdini” A special four-hour,... Read more of this article
