Top Billing's 25th Birthday Episode hosted by Bassie and Michael | FULL EPISODE

Описание: To commemorate 25 years on air, this episode of Top Billing is dedicated to the most memorable moments and people that have had an impact us over the years.

Viewer favourites Basetsana Kumalo and Dr Michael Mol are your hosts for this special episode just for the fans.

During the we’ll spend time with Michael, hit the surf and return to his home where we look back at his highlights from eating ants with an indigenous Australian, to his epic flight to the edge of space in Russia. His beautiful wife Jacqui, shares rare insight into their lives behind the scenes, the highs, the lows and their family literally growing up on set.

Naturally, we doff our 25 year old top hat to Chairperson Tswelopele Productions, and Co-Executive Producer Basetsana Kumalo who, after years in front of the camera has gone on to become one of SA’s most revered TV personalities and a fashion icon. We look back at her style journey and join her all-time favourite designer Gavin Rajah to deconstruct looks that catapulted Bassie into the fashion stars.

Over a spa treatment, best friends and business partners - Bassie and co-producer Patience Stevens - open their hearts about moments shared over the years. There are tears. There’s laughter. There’s a true collective sense of the purpose of their Top Billing journey.

Former presenter Michelle Garforth Venter sends special birthday wishes from her new home in Atlanta USA. She takes a moment to remember the lasting legacy of her days on Top Billing. From skydiving, to African adventures and her search for paradise on earth – Top Billing provided an unforgettable show reel for her life. We catch up with the new chapter in her life with her husband, Riaan Die Nutsman Venter – and son Rainn, living, working and going to school in the States. Riaan takes us to the Biltong bar in Atlanta and enjoys his favourite SA chutney.

Jonathan Boynton-Lee talks about the Top Billing presenter search and the impact winning had on his life. He remembers his best friend, fellow presenter search winner Simba Mhere. Gone but not forgotten, by the team – or by the viewers.


We hope you enjoy this celebration of 25 years of fun, fashion, heart, aspiration, success and adventure with the faces that carved their name in broadcasting history.