What to watch during the October School Holidays

The October school holidays are here, and we’ve got something special lined up for the kids. Whether they’re eager to join their favourite characters on exciting adventures, learn something new, or enjoy a bit of both, there’s entertainment for everyone. Here’s what you can look forward to this holiday on DStv and Showmax.

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School holiday picks

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball

From the creators of The Amazing World of Gumball comes a brand-new series that’s just a bit more weird and a little more wonderful. Follow the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in their weird and wonderful town of Elmore. Dad's a six-foot stay-at-home pink rabbit; Mom works hard in the rainbow factory; and Gumball's school friends include a tyrannosaurus rex, a cheerleading peanut and a banana.

Watch weekdays from Monday, 6 October at 4:15PM on Cartoon Network Channel 301.

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Iyanu: The Age of Wonders

Set 500 years before the rise of Iyanu, The Age of Wonders transports viewers to Yorubaland at the height of its magical civilisation. When Meje – the embodiment of the seven deadly sins – emerges, young warriors Dara and Ishe must stop the coming Age of Darkness. Their only hope lies with the Divine Ones, legendary beings who once walked the earth and upheld the balance between light and shadow. The feature film’s all-Nigerian voice cast includes Shaffy Bello (The Black Book) as Emi, The One Mother; African Movie Academy Awards winner and Vogue US cover star Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori; and award winner Serah Johnson as Iyanu.

Stream on Showmax.

Phineas and Ferb

Phineas and Ferb follows the inventive stepbrothers as they tackle another 104 days of summer. Candace is more determined than ever to finally bust her little brothers, while their pet platypus, Perry, continues to lead a double life as the suave Agent P, whose sole mission is to thwart Dr Doofenshmirtz from taking over the Tri-State Area. 

Watch Season 5 from Monday, 6 October at 4:30PM on Disney Channel 303.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realises he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities – and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World. In S2, Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought – especially now that she’s not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition. As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges – one that could unravel the Russos forever.

Watch Season 2: Part 1 Mondays-Thursdays at 5PM on Disney Channel 303.

The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim

Set 183 years before the events of the original films, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim follows the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by a vengeful lord forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. The War of the Rohirrim is executive produced by Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and directed by Kenji Kamiyama (the Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell franchises). The stacked voice cast is led by Emmy winner Brian Cox (Succession) as Helm Hammerhand and Miranda Otto as the narrator, reprising her award-winning role from the original trilogy as Éowyn. 

Watch on Saturday, 11 October at 12:45 on MM1 Channel 104. Stream on Showmax from Sunday, 12 October.