Picks of the Day: Thursday 23rd August, 2012

The rivalry between Spain’s biggest clubs continues on Thursday as Barcelona and Real Madrid exchange blows in the Spanish Super Cup. The cup is contested between the winners of the La Liga and Copa del Rey. Barcelona has won the trophy 10 times and will be defending the trophy after beating Real Madrid in the same fixture last season. Catch the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on SS3/SS10/SSHD4 at 9:25pm WAT.

Samsung Diamond League – Thursday 23 August 2012 7pm WAT | SS2/SSM/SSHD2 
The Samsung Diamond League returns to SuperSport with the Switzerland leg of the competition set to showcase some of the biggest names in the athletics circuit

Treasure Island – Thursday 23 August 2012 7pm WAT | Universal Channel 
This classic pirate yarn has been adapted for film and television more than 50 times – but the latest take has a particularly impressive cast.

The Queen – Thursday 23 August 2012 6:30 WAT | M-Net Stars
An intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Starring
Helen Mirren as The Queen
James Cromwell as Prince Philip
Michael Sheen as Tony Blair

Al Jazeera Correspondent:… – Thursday 23 August 2012 7am WAT | Al Jazeera 
Al Jazeera’s journalist Veronica Pedrosa interviews Imelda Marcos. The former first lady fled the Philippines after her husband Ferdinand Marcos was overthrown in 1986.

Africa Investigates: Ghana Gold – Thursday 23 August 2012 10:30am WAT | Al Jazeera 
Africa Investigates travels to Ghana to uncover the illegal mining trade. The discovery of gold has swept across the country and people are trying their hardest to access this precious metal.