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Torchwood and Later... |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday, 9 October 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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Torchwood: Meat
8:30pm
In this episode, Rhys discovers the truth about Torchwood and becomes part of the team as they investigate a mysterious alien meat supply.
Later... With Jools Holland: Franz Ferdinand, The Specials, The Mummers, Karima Francis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Carole King
10:15pm
With an intimate atmosphere ensuring that the music takes centre stage, Later... With Jools Holland kicks off with a spontaneous jam session, with guests adding their own signature sounds. |
Talking Heads and Ashes To Ashes |
| Venue: | ABC |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 10 August 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 6:30pm and 9:35pm |
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Talking Heads: Wendy Whiteley
6:30pm
This week on Talking Heads Peter Thompson's guest is Wendy Whiteley. Together with her husband Brett, Whiteley was at the centre of the international arts world in the swinging sixties.
Ashes To Ashes
9:35pm
Swapping the Ford Cortina for a red Audi Quattro, DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glenister) rolls up his sleeves and embraces the '80s in the sequel to the critically acclaimed and phenomenally popular Life on Mars. |
Chocolate Martini An Indigenous Music Showcase |
| Venue: | on NITV: NITV is broadcast free to air in various metropolitan and regional areas nationally, as well as via Channel 180 on Foxtel, Austar and Optus. |
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| Date: | 'from 13 August 2009 ' |
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| Time: | Thursday @ 9.30pm EST or 7.30pm WST |
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Popular Western Australian music production Chocolate Martini has been turned into a spectacular television series, filmed in front of a live audience at 'The Bakery' in Perth. Chocolate Martini showcases a delicious variety of Indigenous performers from around Australia and will premiere exclusively every Thursday.
The Chocolate Martini Series is a musical concert production that includes not only talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and musicians but also in-depth interviews with the performing artists - talking about their journey, their hopes, their passions and future. Artists include Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Bob Randall, George Walley & Knotwork, The Joe Geia Band, Clint Bracknell, Madjitil Moorna, The Stiff Gins, Djiva, Banawurun, Moana Dreaming and Gina Williams, amongst many others.
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Stephen Fry In America, Midsomer Murders and Compass |
| Venue: | ABC |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 6 September 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 7:30pm - 10:10pm |
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Stephen Fry In America: True West
7:30pm
The high mounds of New Mexico are the starting point for Stephen's journey through the dramatic landscapes and peoples of the south west. The physicists at the Los Alamos Lab, who are unravelling the mysteries of dark matter, contrast starkly to the eco-house dwellers living off the grid ear Santa Fe.
Midsomer Murders: Secrets And Spies
8:35pm
John Nettles and Jason Hughes are back investigating deadly deeds and gruesome goings-on in a brand new series of Midsomer Murders. In episode three, Secrets And Spies, Inspector Barnaby comes face to face with MI6 in a case of murderous revenge.
Compass: A Good Life: According To Gay Bilson
10:10pm
What makes a good life? In this Compass series three well--known Australians offer very different ideas about good deeds, good health and good living. Appearing are renowned healer Ian Gawler, former restaurateur and writer Gay Bilson, and controversial philosopher Peter Singer. |
Sid the Science Kid |
| Date: | 'Daily from Monday November 2 ' |
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| Time: | 6pm |
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| Sid the Science Kid is a new educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. Sid the Science Kid, features a practical in-school science curriculum, uses music and humour to celebrate children's natural curiosity about science in everyday life. The energetic and inquisitive Sid starts each episode with a new question such as 'Why are my shoes shrinking?' and 'Why do bananas get mushy?' and embarks on a fun-filled day of finding answers with the help of family and friends. |
The Wonder Pets! |
| Date: | 'Daily from Monday November 2 ' |
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| Time: | at 8am and 4.30pm |
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Preschoolers will cheer on their favourite courageous classroom pets as The Wonder Pets are back with all new adventures this November.
At the end of each school day when the teachers and students have all gone home, Linny the Guinea Pig, Ming-Ming Duckling and Turtle Tuck become The Wonder Pets! In every story, The Wonder Pets! receive a call on a tin-can phone in their classroom from a baby animal who needs their help. The trio quickly assemble their Flyboat, made from a collection of classroom toys and travel together across oceans, into space, and even back in time to save animals in distress. Like real preschoolers, The Wonder Pets! have no actual super powers, but they work together as a team to overcome adversity and achieve great success. |
A Very Specky Christmas |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 24 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth... and an hour of fun, games and dress-ups with the gang from Spicks and Specks. Yes, it's time for another festive edition of A Very Specky Christmas. Join Adam, Myf and Alan, along with their sleigh full ofChristmas with a sack full of yuletide tunes and trivia. (1hr) |
All 3 High School Musical Movie |
| Venue: | The Disney Channel on Foxtel (707) |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 12th December and Sunday 13th December' |
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| Time: | 2:45pm-6:30pm and 9:30am-1:00pm |
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The Disney Channel on Foxtel is bringing to you not one, not two, but all THREE High School Musical movies - back-to back!
In an Aussie first, our all-time favourite teen flicks will be running consecutively - the perfect excuse to have the girls over to watch, enjoy Zac Efron's company for a couple of hours and dissect the best moments at a slumber party!
Saturday 12th December:
2:45pm High School Musical
4:35pm High School Musical 2
6:30pm High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Sunday 13th December:
9:30am High School Musical
11:20am High School Musical 2
1:00pm High School Musical 3: Senior Year |
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2010 |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 26 December' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor returns with his companion Amy Pond in a clever twist on the much loved A Christmas Carol, with special guest stars Sir Michael Gambon and singing sensationKatherine Jenkins joining Amy and the Doctor for an unforgettable present. |
Bran Nue Dae |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 23 January' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| The multi-award winning, feel-good movie of the year comes to ABC1. As a musical comedy/road movie it features an outstanding cast including Geoffrey Rush, Jessica Mauboy, Rockie McKenzie, Missy Higgins and more. Based on the musical stage play written by Jimmy Chi, and set in 1965, it tells the story of young Willie, who is sent away from Broome to a religious mission in the city to get an education, but runs away so he can return home. So begins a road movie like no other. (90min) |
Chopper Rescue S2 |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 28 January' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| Every day of the year, someone in north Queensland needs rescuing. In this new series, follow the men and women of Chopper Rescue as they provide much more than a rapid transport service. They're first on the scene at vehicle and aircraft accidents, police searches, incidents at sea and natural disasters. (6 x 30min) |
Chelsea Lately |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 on FOXTEL |
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| Date: | 'Continuing Series! Monday- Friday' |
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| Time: | 10:30pm |
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| This daily program is an irreverent look at top breaking news stories, celebrity tales that just won't die and other hot topics of the day. Chelsea will feature guests, comedic field packages and viewer call-ins. |
Summer of Women's Sport |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| SportsfansmakeABC1yourchannelofchoiceasweserveupaworldclassseasonofwomenssport.ThroughoutsummerjoinhostStephanieBrantzforthenationalwomensbasketballandfootballcompetitionsWNBLandWestfieldWLeaguetheAsianWomensCupchampionsTheMatildasplayinginanotherbigAsiantournamentThePeaceQueenCupinKoreatheAustralianbrwomenscricketteamtakeonEnglandinaT20tournamentandKarrieWebbandKatherineHullwillbeamongtheworldsbestfemalegolferscompetingintheWomensAustralianOpen. |
AFL Indigenous All Stars |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 5 February' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| A unique cultural and sporting event, the best Indigenous Australian rules footballers in the country take on an AFL side. Under lights at Darwin's Marara Oval, the All Stars will face Richmond Football Club. Expect current AFL stars like Cyril Rioli (Hawthorn), Adam Goodes (Sydney) and Austin Wonaeamirri (Melbourne) to be considered for the All-Star line-up, which complements the ABC's coverage of the Tiwi Island Grand Final and is another opportunity for a national audience to see our leading Indigenous Australian Rules players in action. |
Lennon Naked |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 5 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| In1964BeatlemaniawasatitsheightandJohnLennonwasabouttoenterthemostturbulentandintenseperiodofhislife.ReunitedwithhisestrangedfatherhedecidestoabandoneverythinghehasknowntheBeatleshisfirstwifeCynthiahishomeandevenhissonJulianandimmersehimselfinlifewithYokoOno.ChristopherEccelstonandNaokaMoristarinthisBBCdramathatairstheweekoftheanniversaryofLennonsdeath.1x90min |
Willie's Chocolate Revolution S2 |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Monday 6 December' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| WillieHarcourtCoozeisbackcontinuinghismissiontoproducethefinestchocolate.HehassetuphiswonkyfactoryinDevonandisabouttotrytocompetewiththebigcompaniesproducingpopularchocolatebars.AndasasweettreattheresaChristmasspecialaswell.4x1hr |
Scared Shrekless |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 24 December' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| TheworldsmostlovedogresarebackShrekchallengesFionaDonkeyPussinBootsandtheotherfairytalecharacterstospendthenightinLordFarquaadshauntedcastletellingscarystories.Onebyonetheycompetethroughthenightputtingtheirownfairytalespinoninfamousspinetinglingtalesthateveryoneknowsandloves.30min |
Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 24 December' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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Jack Black and the cast from the worldwide hit reunite for this Christmas
special, which sees the lovable Po having to choose between his family
obligations and his duty as Dragon Warrior when he's ordered to host a formal
winter feast at the Jade Palace. (30min) |
South Pacific |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 2 January' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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From the producer of Planet Earth comes this landmark series that explores the
sheer scale and majesty of the largest ocean on Earth. The South Pacific islands are the most remote in the world, and this extraordinary isolation has created some of the most curious, surprising and precarious examples of life found anywhere on Earth. Human culture is different too and the reality of life here is sometimes very different, with waves the size of buildings, brutal tropical storms and, in the far south, even blizzards. (6 x 1hr) |
Chelsea Lately |
| Venue: | E! is available on FOXTEL, OPTUS and AUSTAR on Channel 121 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, May 27 ' |
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| Time: | 10:30pm AEST |
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| Chelsea Handler's popular late night series will celebrate E!'s birthday on Thursday, May 27 with an iconic special guest who helped define pop culture over the past 20 years. |
Collision |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 21 January' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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This thrilling two-part series tells the story of ten very different people who aren't remotely connected - as far as they know = and who may never see each other again. Yet they all share one single defining moment. Beyond the
crumpled cars and beleaguered emergency services are the invisible dramas
and when DI John Tolin (Douglas Henshall) begins his investigation into the
crash that occurred, he finds himself drawn into many different and dangerous
worlds including government cover-ups, smuggling, torn relationships and
murder. Written by Anthony Horowitz (Stormbreaker, Foyles War). (2 x 100min) |
E! News |
| Venue: | E! is available on FOXTEL, OPTUS and AUSTAR on Channel 121 |
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| Date: | 'From Monday, May 31' |
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| Time: | E! News airs weeknights at 7:30pm and 11:00pm AEST. |
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Beginning Monday, May 31, E! News' Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will celebrate E!'s milestone with special birthday segments airing each day of the week highlighting 20 years of the best and worst fashions, faces and red carpet moments.
In addition, E! News will reveal the finalists of E!'s nationwide contest 'Should You Be the King or Queen of E!' The winner of the contest will be flown to LA to get the full 'E! treatment,' including tapings of the network's most popular series like E! News and a special tour of Hollywood. |
The Daily 10 |
| Venue: | E! is available on FOXTEL, OPTUS and AUSTAR on Channel 121 |
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| Date: | 'Starting Friday, May 28' |
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| Time: | The Daily 10 airs weeknights at 8:00pm AEST. |
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| Starting Friday, May 28, this topical daily series, hosted by Sal Masekela and Catt Sadler, will present 20 moments of pop culture from the past 20 years - one moment per year in 20 shows. |
Good Game Christmas Special |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Monday 6 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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For gamers the silly season means an avalanche of new game releases, but what
games deserve to make it onto YOUR Santa list? In this hour-long Christmas episode, Bajo and Hex wade through the best and worst of the Christmas releases to help you make sure all your summer games are good ones! (30min) |
Zumbo: The Golden Macaron |
| Venue: | SBS |
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| Date: | '10th February 2011' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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| Master patissier Adriano Zumbo has landed his own SBS series, Zumbo starting on SBS ONE on Thursday 10th February. This mouth watering new observational documentary series will deliver a compelling mix of behind the scenes kitchen reality and cast driven story lines as Zumbo and his team bring his famous creations to life in pursuit of dessert perfection. |
Matildas Face Ferns: Australia v New Zealand |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, May 15th' |
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| Time: | 3.00pm |
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The Tudors |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Starts Friday 7 January' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| King Henry VIII had one of the most spectacular reigns in English history. In his bid to produce an heir, he would dismantle the established church in England, loot its possessions, and set himself up as an absolute monarch. He would also become famous for his voracious appetite for women and his many wives. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is outstanding as King Henry in this award-winning HBO drama series, with a stellar cast featuring Sam Neill and Natalie Dormer. (10 x 1hr) |
Love in a Time of HIV |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 1 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| As the headlines have disappeared, young people's understanding of HIV has become confused. Through a series of direct and often emotional interviews, encounters and experiences, a new generation of young people reveal how they contracted HIV, how they cope and the impact it's had on their close relationships. Love in a Time of HIV paints a portrait of a generation of HIV positive people leading their lives and finding love, with stories of triumph in the face of the utmost adversity. (60min) |
GRUEN |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'From July 25th' |
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The GRUEN franchise is back for 2012 with a perspiring, Olympic edition titled GRUEN SWEAT.
GRUEN SWEAT, a four-part special launching just before the Olympic Games, will be driven by host Wil Anderson and regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft. With a series of expert guest panellists, the team will commentate on the 'brandtathlon' that is London 2012, exposing the marketing machine that underpins, underwrites and over-exploits the Olympics. |
Original Short-Form Programming |
| Venue: | E! is available on FOXTEL, OPTUS and AUSTAR on Channel 121 |
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To further engage fans, E! will present special short-form birthday content that will be featured on-air, on E! Online and across E!'s mobile platforms, including three different series of interstitials:
'Then & Now' - This series of interstitials takes a humorous look back at pop culture events, people and Hollywood-centric trends that E! has witnessed over the last 20 years, from the 'Oscar curse' to celebrity arrests.
'Movie Quote Game' - Fans will be quizzed on which movie a celebrity was talking about when he or she said a given quote.
'Fans Talk Back' - Through the 'E! Talk Box' iPhone app, fans can record their own videos talking about the past 20 years of entertainment and pop culture for possible inclusion in these birthday interstitials. Fans will answer questions about stars, moments, trends and more.
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Blur: No Distance Left to Run |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday 10 December' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| A candid, moving and life-affirming documentary grants an all access pass; following the band throughout their 2009 rehearsals to their seminal headline slot at Glastonbury and epic sell-out London tour. (90min) |
Lawrence Leung's Unbelievable |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday June 15th' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| In a search for truth, intrepid investigator and comic Lawrence Leung takes a fun and fascinating journey to investigate the Unbelievable. It's Mythbusters meets Ghostbusters as Lawrence embarks on a mind-bending quest to examine the irrational, the improbable and the impossible. |
Giuliana and Bill Rancic: Baby Makes Three! |
| Venue: | Style Network |
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| Date: | 'From June 25th 2012' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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| The rumours are true! E!'s own Giuliana Rancic has confirmed some wonderful and long-awaited news - she and husband Bill are expecting their first child. Baby Rancic is due later in the US summer via a gestational surrogate-which means the baby will be the Rancics' genetic child. |
Pretty Wild |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Tuesdays, starting 6th April' |
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| Time: | @ 10:00pm |
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| Pretty Wild follows the lives of three sisters, Tess Taylor (19) and Alexis (18) and Gabrielle (15) Neiers, and their unconventional Hollywood family. The series presents an unfiltered look at Hollywood from the perspective of the sisters whose jaw-dropping looks and unstructured upbringing make them magnets for those who have fallen for Tinseltown's many temptations. |
Kendra (Season 2) |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Tuesdays' |
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| Time: | @ 9:30pm |
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Over the past year, millions of Americans watched Kendra leave the Playboy Mansion, marry NFL player Hank Baskett, move away from California, and welcome a beautiful baby boy into their lives.
Season 2 of Kendra takes a closer look at the outrageous adventures of this San Diego native, from marriage to motherhood. Whether she's learning how to change a diaper and trust a babysitter with her baby boy for the first time, or handling Hank's obsessively neat and clean tendencies that clash with her messy habits, there is never a dull moment in the Baskett household.
On top of that, the newlyweds are still adjusting to their lives in Indiana, and Kendra is eager to reclaim her hot, sexy body, post pregnancy. When the football season comes to an end, and questions loom over their respective careers, the newlyweds plan to move back to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, to be closer to family and friends, while figuring out their next steps. This coming season promises to be full of hilarious, heartfelt, and entertaining times with this fun-loving young family. |
Giuliana & Bill |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Tuesdays' |
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| Time: | @ 8:30pm |
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| Docuseries following Giuliana & Bill Rancic as they maintain their bi-coastal marriage (Giuliana based in LA, Bill based in Chicago). We see how they juggle work and their relationship on different sides of the country. |
THS Kendra |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 5th April' |
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| Time: | @ 8:30pm |
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The ex-Girl Next Door is now the mother of a new baby boy! In 2004, Kendra Wilkinson was one of the 'painted ladies' at Hugh Hefner's 78th birthday party at the Playboy Mansion. Hef liked what he saw and asked Kendra to move into the mansion and become one of his 'girlfriends,' along with Hef's other girls, Holly and Bridget.
The rest is (TV) history, as the girl with the laugh like an old sailor became a hit with audiences, leading to her own top rated reality show. On June 27, 2009, Kendra married Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett, just two weeks after the couple announced they were expecting a child. THS will fill in the blanks about what Kendra's really like when the cameras are shut off. |
Insight:: Power Play |
| Venue: | SBS ONE |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 2 August' |
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| Time: | 7.30pm |
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This week Insight looks at the rise in electricity prices - what's behind it, and is there anything we can do about it?
Energy bills have been rising significantly for the last five years.
Experts say different factors are behind the price hikes - higher demand,
inefficiency and ageing infrastructure to name a few. And next year the carbon tax will be in the mix.
Insight examines these factors and looks at what we can do - from an individual level to a national level - to save energy and lower costs. |
Salute |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 26 January' |
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| Time: | 9.30pm |
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| The picture of the three men on the winner's podium after the Men's 200m final at the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games is still considered one of the most powerful images of modern history. Almost forgotten in the ensuing years is the seemingly quiet composed man in the left of the picture, the Australian silver medallist - Peter Norman. Why is he considered a household name throughout the United States, even today? (1 x 90min) |
Studio 3 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Kayne and Amberley are dishing up a smorgasbord of stars to help you see in 2011. How about a spoonful of Zac Efron, a dollop of Justin Bieber, the entire cast of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows and some of your favourite Aussie artists including Cody Simpson, Gyroscope, Jess Mauboy, Amy Meredith, Guy Sebastian and Short Stack. Plus, if that wasn't enough, Kayne and Amberley have got something special planned for their Summer of Sport. |
Escape From Scorpion Island |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Weeknights from Friday 11th March' |
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| Time: | 6:30pm |
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| Escape From Scorpion Island is back! Ten brave adventurers (including 4 Australian contestants) arrive on Scorpion Island by speedboat in a new series of the adventure reality show. The ten adventurers test their limits as they discover the tale of the mysterious Fortune Hunter. |
E!'S The SPINdustry |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 26th April' |
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| Time: | @ 8:30pm |
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Docusoap about a branding PR Firm in NY headed up by publicist Jonathan Cheban and his right-hand man Simon.
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Labor in Power |
| Venue: | ABC NEWS 24 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 20 November' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| The landmark series that brought out the drama in Australian politics! Over five episodes, it explores the history of the Labor Party in government under Bob Hawke and Paul Keating, told entirely through the eyes of all the major players in government and the bureaucracy. (5 x 1hr) |
iCarly |
| Venue: | Nickelodeon Australia |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday November 23 ' |
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| Time: | 5pm |
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| A show within a show, iCarly follows Carly Shay and her two best friends, Sam and Freddie, as they create a webcast for and about kids their age while grappling with everyday tween problems and adventures. iCarly is from creator and executive producer Dan Schneider |
E!'S Secret Celebrity |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 26th April' |
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| Time: | @ 9:00pm |
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| Today's biggest stars go undercover as everyday people to surprise their fans. |
Victorious |
| Venue: | Nickelodeon Australia |
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| Time: | 6.20pm |
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| Tori Vega (Victoria Justice, Spectacular! & Zoey 101) is a teen who unexpectedly finds herself navigating life at an elite performing arts high school. After her sister Trina (Daniella Monet, Nancy Drew) has a medical mishap on the night of the school's annual talent showcase, Tori steps in to perform Trina's song. Accompanied on the piano by her musically-gifted friend Andre (Leon Thomas, August Rush, The Lion King, iCarly), Tori's singing and dancing impress the school's principal so much that she offers her the opportunity of a lifetime - an invitation to become a student at Hollywood Arts High School |
Fat and Fatter |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday 5 January' |
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| Time: | 8.30pm |
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| Eight overweight British people head to four parts of the world - America, Kuwait, Argentina and Greece - where obesity levels are shockingly high, in the hope that seeing the devastating global effects of obesity will kick start them into doing something about their own appalling eating habits and stop them heading for the same ill fate as the people they meet. (4 x 1hr) |
E! Investigates: Crimes on Campus |
| Venue: | E! Channel 121 for Foxtel Subscribers |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 18th April' |
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| Time: | @ 8:30pm |
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College campuses have increasingly become crime scenes with rampant drug arrests, sexual assaults, and too many massacres of innocent students.
Crime On Campus explores three recent stories that spotlight this disturbing trend: at San Diego State, one girl's death from a drug overdose triggered a campus-wide crackdown that resulted in scores of arrests. At Berkeley, the rape of a student by a college football player illustrates the need for better reporting of sexual assault on campuses across the country. And finally, the family of one of the victims of the shooting rampage at Northern Illinois University recounts the last moments of their daughter's life, as we try to understand what could have driven a young man to commit this horrific attack. |
The Howard Years |
| Venue: | ABC NEWS 24 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 1 January' |
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| Time: | 8pm |
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| The inside story of the Howard Government that examines the legacy of John Howard's time in office, is told through the words of the key players including John Howard, Peter Costello, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Peter Reith and Alexander Downer. During his 11 years as Prime Minister, John Howard led his government through a decade of monumental upheaval. Throughout it all, he proved himself to be the ultimate political master. (4 x 1hr) |
Catalyst and Feral Peril |
| Venue: | ABC |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 16 July 2009 ' |
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| Time: | 8:00pm-8:30pm |
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Catalyst
8:00pm
On 16th July 1969, exactly forty years ago, Apollo 11 blasted off to the moon, where Neil Armstrong took the 'great step for mankind' of first walking on its surface. This episode of Catalyst looks back at one of man's greatest achievements and takes another look at the moon.
Feral Peril
8:30pm
Tasmania is one of the world's last great wildlife havens but its struggling native species are under threat from a feral fox invasion. Or are they? |
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