FRIDAY

1 What it takes 5pm, The History Channel

Find out all about American actor, director, producer, comedian and singer Eddie Murphy who has gone from comedian to multimillion-dollar star. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe for his roles in Beverly Hills Cop and The Nutty Professor and for an Oscar for his part in Dreamgirls .

2 Dress My Nest 9pm, The Style Network

Dress My Nest is an interior design reality makeover television series in which interior designer Thom Filicia customises original design plans for participants that best express their personal style.

In each episode Filicia and the show's fashion expert, Erika Martin, meet a woman wanting to redesign her living space. They check out the space she wants designed and review her wardrobe to help find that defining outfit.

SATURDAY

3 INSIDE OUT - Higher Education In South Africa 9.30am, E-News Channel

Many have said the state of our education is a direct indicator of our socioeconomic wellbeing and it is only if we get this right that we will be able to provide our nation with a reliable stream of educated, skilled and upwardly mobile young men and women.

Inside Out takes a look at the role played by higher education in South Africa and chats to Professor Duma Malaza, who is the CEO of the offical association for South Africa's 23 universities.

4 Late Night With Kgomotso 9.35pm, SABC 2

Hosted by media personality and film-maker Kgomotso Matsunyane, this talk show, recorded in front of a studio audience, features a balance of talk and entertainment while showcasing the country's creative talents, from music to comedy.

The resident band, with whom guests jam, is made up of well-known local musicians, including Andre Abrahamse on bass, McCoy Mrubata on sax and flute, Bernice Boikanyo on drums, Paul Hanmer on keyboards and Joel Klein on guitar. Stand-up comedy is also regularly featured on the programme.

SUNDAY

5 Mama's Boy3.25pm, M-Net Movies

Jon Heder stars as Jeffrey Mannus, a 29-year-old who still lives at home with his mother, Jan (Diane Keaton). He sees no reason to move away from home, but his perfect world is soon disrupted when his mom announces her plans to marry a motivational speaker, Mert (Jeff Daniels), someone she has just met. Mert moves in on what Jeffrey regards as his personal territory and this is something the young man is not willing to tolerate. As war erupts between the two, he starts at last to discover his inner adult.