Foxtel highlights for the month of November include Upright, Marie Antoinette, Pamela’s Garden of Eden, Love Lizzo, Brad Pitt: More than a Pretty Face, Dr Jack and Mr Nicholson, Young Rock, S.W.A.T and The Sex Lives of College Girls.
The headliners
Upright (s2)
Four years after we first met Lucky and Meg when their worlds collided on the Nullarbor, the unlikely duo is back and hitting the road again – though this time they’re heading to Tropical North Queensland, as they go in search of Meg’s missing mum. Catch double episodes of the AACTA-winning FOXTEL Original comedy-drama airing weekly or stream all episodes On Demand.
Duration: 30 mins x 8 | Premiering Tuesday November 15 from 8.30pm | Fox Showcase
Marie Antoinette
She was one of the most revered and reviled French monarchs in history. Now, the storied life of Marie Antoinette – the Austrian Archduchess who was married at 14, became Queen of France at 18 and was executed for high treason, aged just 37 – is presented in lavish new detail, penned by Oscar-nominated The Favourite screenwriter Deborah Davis.
Duration: 60 mins x 8 | Complete series available Express Tuesday November 22 at 4pm | On Demand
The ones you can’t miss
Pamela’s Garden of Eden
Former Baywatch star and Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson reveals a completely different side – that of designer and renovator – as she attempts to turn her grandmother’s sprawling property in British Columbia, Canada into a place her family can call home.
Duration: 60 mins x 8 | Premiering Thursday November 3 at 1.30pm, encore at 8.30pm | Fox Arena
Love, Lizzo
She’s the Grammy-winning artist who sings, raps, acts, plays the flute and champions body positivity. Now, Lizzo’s Good as Hell life is the subject of a new must-see documentary, which takes a closer look at the flamboyant superstar musician who continues to carve out her own fabulous path.
Duration: 60 mins x 1 | Premiering Friday November 25 at 7.30pm | Fox Docos
Brad Pitt: More Than a Pretty Face
From humble Midwestern beginnings to becoming the Hollywood A-lister every director worth their salt wants to work with, this new documentary explores the meteoric rise of 58-year-old William Bradley Pitt who, during a career spanning 35 years, has proved time and again he’s nothing if not versatile.
Duration: 60 mins x 1 | Premiering Friday November 4 at 7.30pm | Fox Docos
Dr Jack & Mr Nicholson
One of the most famous yet elusive actors in Hollywood, with three Oscars to his name from a career spanning more than five decades, Jack Nicholson walks the line between deadly handsome and just plain deadly. This documentary shines a spotlight on the man who redefined what it means to be an actor.
Duration: 60 mins x 1 | Premiering Friday November 11 at 7.30pm | Fox Docos
Must-watch entertainment
Young Rock (s3)
After making his WWF (now WWE) debut as legacy good guy Rocky Maivia last season, Dwayne Johnson caught more ire than fire from fans. When Young Rock returns this month, Johnson turns from hero to heel – the pro wrestling term for a villain – and emerges as The Rock.
Duration: 30 mins x 13 | Premiering Sunday November 6 at 6.30pm | Fox8
S.W.A.T. (s6)
Change is in the air when S.W.A.T. returns. There’s a baby on the way for Hondo and Nichelle, Street is happily ensconced in a new relationship with Chris, who’s left S.W.A.T. to embark on a new career, and half the team is doing special training in Thailand.
Duration: 60 mins x 22 | Premiering Sunday November 13 at 9pm | Fox One
The Sex Lives of College Girls (s2)
Things are looking precarious for our awesome foursome following last season’s shenanigans at Essex. After Kimberly turned in Nico’s fraternity for cheating and lost her scholarship, can she hold on to her spot on minimum wage? And will Leighton forgive her for betraying her brother? Plenty more sexual exploits, heartbreak and humour abounds.
Duration: 30 mins x 10 | Premiering Express Thursday November 17 at 8.30pm |Fox Showcase
