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FROM movies to series and documentaries, here’s what’s got top billing on our entertainment programme.

BOITY: OWN YOUR THRONE A FIRST for BET Africa, Boity: Own Your Throne takes a closer look into Boity’s queendom as she continues in her quest to define her legacy in the entertainment industry alongside her mother, manager, spiritual teacher, friends and loved ones.

DERMOT BANNON’S INCREDIBLE HOMES ON Incredible Homes Ireland’s best-known architect, Dermot Bannon, showcases some of the planet’s most amazing houses; from sunny Sydney to London, from stylish Melbourne to the snowy landscape of northern Sweden. In each episode, Dermot meets homeowners, architects and realtors who show him four award-winning homes and introduce him to some incredible living spaces and experiences.

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QUEEN SONO AFTER the killing of her mother, Pearl Thusi’s Queen Sono grows up to become a vigorous yet unconventional spy devoted to protecting the people of the African continent. During a dangerous field assignment, she unknowingly uncovers shocking details about her mother’s death, igniting her own truth-finding mission.

Queen Sono will be available on Netflix from February 28.

PARANORMAL EMERGENCY POLICE officers, paramedics and other first responders can come into contact with some of the most extraordinary scenarios at the scene of an emergency. But for some of these heroes, the phenomena appear to be connected to another dimension. In this frightening series, emergency service workers reveal their mysterious encounters with the paranormal while on duty. From a call out to a police officer to investigate an abandoned house to a mysterious light spotted in the sky during night patrol – not only do these cases defy explanation, they terrify even the most seasoned of men and women who have devoted their lives to serve and protect the living. For these individuals, no amount of training could prepare them for these extraordinary encounters. Catch Paranormal Emergency on the Travel Channel, Saturdays at 21h10 from February 29.

SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL MARK WAHLBERG ’S Spenser –an ex-cop better known for his troublesome ways – just got out of prison and is leaving Boston for good. But first he gets roped into helping his old boxing coach and mentor Henry (Alan Arkin ) with a promising amateur. That’s Hawk (Winston Duke ), a no-nonsense MMA fighter convinced he’ll be a tougher opponent than Spenser ever was. When two of Spenser’s former colleagues turn up killed, he recruits Hawk and his ex-girlfriend Cissy to help him investigate and bring the culprits to justice. 5

Spenser Confidential will be available on Netflix from March 6. THE INFORMER HONOURABLY discharged Special Ops soldier Pete Koslow’s (Joel Kinnaman ) world is turned upsidedown when he is jailed after a fight to protect his wife (Ana de Armas). He’s given a chance for early release by becoming an informant for the FBI and using his covert skills in an operation to take down The General, the most powerful crime boss in New York. But when the FBI sting meant to finally earn Koslow his freedom results in the death of an undercover NYPD cop, Koslow finds himself caught in the crossfire between the mob and the FBI. Also starring Academy Award nominees Rosamund Pike and Clive Owen . 6

The Informer opens in cinemas on February 28.

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CORONER BUILDING on the critical and ratings success of the first season, Coroner returns to Toronto where Serinda Swan ’s Jenny Cooper continues her mission to speak for the dead to protect the living. Season two dives deeper into what it means to live in the face of death; everybody has a story –and this time Jenny must figure out the story her own body is telling her.

THE CALL OF THE WILD ADAPTED from Jack London’s beloved literary classic, The Call Of The Wild vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose joyful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly taken away from his California home and moved to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team –and later its leader –Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his place in the world and becoming his own master. The Call Of The Wild opens in cinemas on February 28. 8

THE PHOTOGRAPH THE unexpected death of famed photographer Christina Eames leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photo tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mom’s early life – an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist. The film stars Issa Rae , LaKeith Stanfield and Chelsea Peretti .

CURVY BRIDES’ BOUTIQUE EVERY bride dreams of a perfect wedding, yet for curvy women the reality of shopping for that stunning dress can be a nightmare. However, help is at hand, with an exclusive boutique dedicated to curvy brides to be found deep in heart of Essex. Here, best friends Jo Cooke and Alison Law are transforming wedding dress shopping for plus-size brides-to-be, making the difficult task of finding a bridal gown a positive and stress-free experience. Each bride has her own unique set of requirements and challenges, but with both empathy and fashionable flair, Jo and Alison help even the most body-conscious bride look and feel like a princess. Catch Curvy Brides’ Boutique,Wednesdays at 18h00 on TLC. The Photograph releases in cinemas on March 6. 10