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Getting On |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 31st March 2011' |
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| Time: | 10:00PM |
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| Dignity, honesty and charm among the bedpans as life in Ward B4 in the National Health Service continues, with Hilary (Ricky Grover) persuading Kim (Jo Brand) to work a night shift when he finds himself short-staffed. She is promised an agency nurse to help. |
Whites |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 31 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 9:30PM |
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| Set in the high-pressured kitchen of a beautiful country house hotel, brand new UK comedy series Whites follows the trials and tribulations of head chef Roland White (Alan Davies) and his sous chef Bib (Darren Boyd). |
Turn Back Time: The High Street |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 31 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| The war years - for the first time profit isn't everything, as the shopkeepers find themselves dealing with rationing, promoting make do and mend, and trying to persuade an entire town to pull together as it would have done sixty years ago. |
Arrested Development: Visiting Hours |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 30 June 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| Arrested Development continues, and this week Michael (Jason Bateman) can't help but notice that Lindsay (Portia De Rossi) and Tobias (David Cross) are having a tough time with their marriage, despite efforts to disguise their troubles. Later he pays his father a visit in prison. George Senior (Jeffrey Tambor) seems more interested in a prison baseball game than helping his son solve the riddle of his mysterious bookkeeping. |
Videofashion News |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Monday - Friday in November ' |
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| From the catwalks to the sidewalks, Videofashion News tracks designer collections, the designers themselves, the models and the behind-the-scenes celebrities of the fashion universe. |
Summer Highlights |
| Venue: | ABC 4 Kids and ABC |
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Splatalot: Continues on Saturday at 8.40am on ABC3
Hosted by ABC3's Kayne Tremills and Scott Tweedie, Splatalot is a hilarious medieval-themed physical game show where 12 daredevil contestants, aged between 13-15-years-old, compete in a larger-than-life obstacle course as they strive to be crowned the King or Queen of Splatalot.
Me on 3: Sunday 4 December on ABC3
Celebrate ABC3's second birthday with the announcement of two new hosts, chosen from the nationwide 'Me on 3' search held in September this year. The hosts will join Kayne, Amberley and James in the super-fun daily show, Studio 3!
Bitcom and the Oblivion Ray: Saturday 17 December, on ABC3
In a parallel world, Kayne and Amberley discover Studio 3 has been taken over by militant rulers (Joel and Nicole from Stay Tuned).
Horrible Histories, Prank Patrol, Total Drama, Dani's House and Stoked: Monday 2 January, on ABC3
Catch up on your favourite shows with ABC3's mini marathon! Devise your prank, learn about the most gruesome, unpleasant yet funniest moments in history, chill out with Dani, or laugh out loud with Stoked and Total Drama!
ABC3's Australia Day Backyard Tennis Smackdown: Thursday 26 January, on ABC3
Last year on Australia Day - after a cricket match, a few snags and some 'Swivel Hips Tremills' entertainment at Kayne's uncle's place - the day was a blast, literally!
Little Charley Bear: December
Join Little Charley Bear, the adorable and wonderfully irreverent teddy bear, on his playful journeys into his own imagination.
Thomas: Misty Island Rescue: December
The engines are hard at work building the new Sodor Search and Rescue Centre. When Thomas helps a friend in need, he is rewarded with a trip to the Mainland.
Octonauts: The Great Christmas Rescue
Based on the award-winning books by Meomi, about a team of adventure heroes who dive into action whenever there is trouble under the sea.
Giggle and Hoot Christmas Special December
Hooto Claws returns in 2011! Will Elf Jimmy Giggle and Elf Hoot be able to help him deliver the presents to everyone in the land of Giggle and Hoot in time? Find out in this special Christmas spectacular.
Mike the Knight: January
Ten-year-old Mike is the son of the King and Queen of Glendragon, determined to follow in his father's footsteps and become a brave and noble knight. When his father is away exploring distant lands, Mike becomes the young guardian of his kingdom with the triumphant motto 'Be a knight, do it right'. |
Jennifer Byrne Presents: Ken Follett |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 29th March 2011' |
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| Time: | 10:05PM |
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| Jennifer Byrne Presents is a series of individual treats for lovers of books and writing. In this episode, Jennifer is joined by a very special guest, an author who is considered to be one of the most successful living novelists in the world today - Ken Follett. |
QI: Drinking |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 29 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 9:30PM |
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| This week QI master Stephen Fry is hosting the pub quiz from hell as he discusses tonight's D topic - drinking! Panelists include John Sessions, Phill Jupitus, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies. |
Compass: Rolf de Heer |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 27 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 10:00PM |
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| What makes a good life? Why are we here? Is there a God and what is God anyway? As a theologian, host Scott Stephens, is fascinated by life's big questions, so he's asking prominent Australians to open up and reflect on their lives to find out what they think is the meaning of life. |
Midsomer Murders: The Noble Art |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 27 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| The 150th anniversary of the world's first heavyweight boxing championship which took place illegally in a Midsomer field leads to a country house murder mystery. This occurs in the house of a man of stature and integrity whom Barnaby (John Nettles) has long admired. |
Chris Humfrey's Wild Life |
| Venue: | ABC1 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 27 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 6:30PM |
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| Meet Chris Humfrey, a zoologist who lives with his young family and their REALLY big dog in an idyllic bush haven in country Victoria. But the Humfreys also share their home with a few other pets - more than 2000 and each one of them needs care and attention 24/7. |
Vampire Knight |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Monday, 28 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8.05PM |
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| Vampire Knight is set at the prestigious private school, Cross Academy, and follows two Disciplinary Committee students, Yuki Cross and her childhood friend Zero Kiryu. Their job is to keep a close watch over the students in the Day Class and keep the true identity of the Night Class secret as they are all vampires! |
ABC2 Live Presents Tim Minchin Vs The Sydney Symphony |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 27 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| In the six years since turning to comedy in 2005, Tim Minchin has become one of the most successful live comedy performers in the world. |
WikiLeaks: War, Lies & Videotape |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday, 30 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| This compelling documentary investigates the website that has given rise to one of the greatest controversies of the last decade. |
Party Down: Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, 31 March 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| Party Down with a group of struggling dreamers who are stuck working for tips while waiting for their big break. As employees of the L.A. catering company 'Party Down', these misfits mingle with guests at everything from sweet sixteen parties to the most lavish Hollywood soirees. Follow these engaging wannabes as they wait on guests while waiting on something better to come along. |
Being Human: Type 4 |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday, 1 April 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| Annie (Lenora Crichlow)is accosted by mouthy 'it girl' Sasha. But Sasha isn't any kind of supernatural our heroes have encountered before - she's a zombie! |
Sanctuary: Breach |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday, 1 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 8:30PM |
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| Magnus becomes trapped in a rundown, abandoned building after responding to an anonymous call for help. She hears a strange sound and is knocked off her feet by a violent blow. Whomever - or whatever - called her for help, now seems to have a very different agenda. |
Riese: Prey |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday, 1 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 9:15PM |
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| After scanning the town for clues and coming up empty handed, Riese and Fenrir decide that the best plan of action is to sleep silently through the night, and leave in the morning. But the eerie feeling of being watched haunts Riese, and her dreams reflect Vidar's nightmarish quality in vivid detail as she sees her family being murdered on that fateful day. |
Jerseylicious: 10 Most Fan-Tastic Moments |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Thursday, November 3rd' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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| After three seasons of hair-raising drama, vicious fighting, and relationship woes, we count down the top ten moments as voted by the shows most hardcore fans. |
The Tudors |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Friday, 1 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 9:30PM |
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| Sir Robert Packington, a Parliamentarian and friend of Cromwell (James Frain), is shot dead in a London street. Cromwell suspects the assassination as a warning to him but refuses to speculate who might he behind it. He is more concerned with finding a new bride for his King who has shut himself away in sadness and grief following the death of his much-loved third wife Jane Seymour, mother to his only male heir. The infant, Edward, is being looked after by his half-sister Lady Mary (Sarah Bolger) and several of Jane's ladies-in-waiting. |
Style Exposed: Single with 7 |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Friday, November 25th' |
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| Yesi Ortiz is working to balance her career as a DJ at one of L.A.'s top radio stations with being a mum to her 7 nieces & nephews, all of whom she adopted. |
The Great Food Truck Race |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, 2 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 7:30PM |
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| The final four trucks arrive in New Orleans eager to take advantage of the culture and nightlife of the Big Easy. |
Tia and Tamera |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Mondays in November' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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| Tia and Tamera Mowry are all grown up and ready to face the challenges of being adults, and with Tia preparing for the birth of her baby and Tamera preparing for her May wedding, they will need each other's support now more than ever. |
Jersey Shore Season 4 |
| Venue: | MTV Channel 124 |
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| Date: | 'Wednesday September 7th' |
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| Time: | 9:30pm |
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The Great Food Truck Race |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday, 2 July 2011' |
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| Time: | 7:30PM |
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| The final four trucks arrive in New Orleans eager to take advantage of the culture and nightlife of the Big Easy. |
Divine Design S4 |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Monday - Friday' |
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| Time: | 9:30pm |
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| Candice Olson takes the drab and unlivable and turns it into sophisticated and stylish! See how she transforms the most challenging of living spaces! |
16 & Pregnant Season 3 |
| Venue: | MTV Channel 124 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday September 4th' |
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| Time: | 5pm |
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Awkward |
| Venue: | MTV Channel 124 |
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| Date: | 'Monday September 5th' |
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| Time: | 9:30pm |
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George to the Rescue |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Wednesdays in November' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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| Each week, Emmy Award-winning host George Oliphant teams up with design and construction experts to rescue a family or community in need of home improvements. |
SummafieldDayze 2012 |
| Venue: | MTV |
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| Date: | 'Thursday 26th of January' |
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| Time: | 8:30pm |
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| MTVsAAAturnsuptheheatwiththeirbackstageprowessdeliveringthelikesofGrandmasterFlashSnoopDoggScissorSistersErickMorilloMobyatSummafieldDayze2012 |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series 1 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Weekdays from Wednesday, April 13th' |
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| Time: | 5.30pm |
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| The Force is with ABC3 from April 13 with the premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the first 22 x 25 minute CG-animated TV series created by Lucasfilm Animation, supervising director Dave Filoni and executive producer George Lucas. Follow the adventures of legendary Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda, along with Anakin's new Padawan learner, Ahsoka Tano, as they struggle against the dark side. |
Sumo Mouse |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Saturday Mornings from April 30th' |
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| Time: | 7.00am |
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| Yama is a typical teen-mouse; he's obsessed with Sumo wrestling, loses several IQ points around girls and hates working at his Uncle Herbie's barber shop. He wishes he was someone else, someone special, someone who could make a difference... |
MTV July Highlights |
| Venue: | MTV |
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| Date: | 'July, 2011' |
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The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 - Tuesdays @ 9.30pm from July 19
Audrina - Wednesdays @ 9.30pm from July 6
My Life as Liz: Season 2 - Sundays @ 6pm from July 3
On the Record - Mondays @ 9.30pm throughout July
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Beyonce's 30th B'Day Bash |
| Venue: | MTV Hits |
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| Date: | 'Sunday 4th September ' |
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| Time: | from 10am |
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Jerseylicious Marathon |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, November 6th' |
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| Time: | 11:00am - 9:00pm |
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A Grizzly New Year's Tale: The Crystal Eye |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, 25 December 2011' |
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| Time: | 7:30pm |
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| During this Christmas special, Uncle Grizzly shows us a 'tale of terror' called The Crystal Eye, where a naughty boy is punished for being a very greedy brother. |
Stay Tuned Series 1 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Fridays at 8.00pm, Saturdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 12.00pm' |
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| Presented by Joel Phillips and Nicole Singh, Stay Tuned is a dynamic 30 x 30 minute music series offering insight into the music industry. The show is based on online audience interaction where viewers send in their video questions and Nicole and Joel will then do whatever it takes to find the answers. |
Sally Bollywood Series 1 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Premieres in May ' |
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| 12-year-old Sally is a little Indian girl of mixed origin living in a major Western city. She holds an unflinching admiration for her brilliant detective father, Harry Bollywood. To her he is the greatest private detective in the "Whole Wide World!" It is no surprise that she's determined to follow in his footsteps and become an ace investigator as well. It's genetic! |
Vampire Knight |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Continues in April' |
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| Time: | 8:00pm |
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| Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, there to protect the Day Class from the Academy's dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires. |
Escape From Scorpion Island Series 5 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Weeknights at 6:25pm' |
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| 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. |
Stoked Series 2 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Weekdays at 7:40pm' |
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| Stoked is a comedy about six teenaged groms (a surfer who is under 16) who come together one summer to share a dream- to work at the world renowned Surfer's Paradise Resort. The resort is located on the legendary Sunset Island, the home of the most epic surf break in the country! |
Go Lingo Series 1 |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Weekdays from Monday, April 11' |
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| Time: | 11.25am |
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Filmed in Brisbane, Go Lingo! sees contestants jumping into a pit of letters, shooting digital basketballs and skirmishing with digital paint balls with the games focusing on spelling and grammar.
Uniquely, Go Lingo! will profile Indigenous languages from around Australia allowing the audience to not only learn about them, but also pick up and use a few words from the traditional owners |
Little Princess Series 3 |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Premieres in April' |
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| LittlePrincessisapreschoolseriesforboysandgirlsbasedonthemuchlovedandhighlysuccessfulchildrensbooksbyTonyRoss. |
Tia and Tamera Marathon |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Sunday, November 27th' |
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| Time: | 12:00pm - 7:00pm |
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MTV HITS July Highlights |
| Venue: | MTV HITS |
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| Date: | 'July, 2011' |
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Best of 2011... Half Yearly Report - Sunday July 17 from 10am
My Pix - Weekdays @ 3.30pm
US Top 20 - Tuesdays @ 7pm |
Jersey Shore's Top 50 Fist Pumpin' Tunes |
| Venue: | MTV Hits |
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| Date: | 'Saturday 3rd September' |
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| Time: | from 2pm |
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Sesame Street Series 41 |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Premieres in May' |
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| Series 41 of Sesame Street features celebrities including Jason Bateman, Jude Law, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Garner, User and more. The long running series first screened on ABC TV on January 4, 1971 and currently screens in 140 countries around the world. |
Little Charley Bear Series 1 |
| Venue: | ABC2 |
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| Date: | 'Daily at 6:15pm ' |
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| Narrated by James Cordon, join Little Charley Bear, the adorable and wonderfully irreverent teddy bear, on his playful journeys into his own imagination. When Charley takes to the skies in his beautiful aeroplane he counts the mountains as they pass below. |
How Do I Look? Season 12 |
| Venue: | Style Channel |
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| Date: | 'Thursdays, starting November 3rd ' |
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| Time: | 7:30pm |
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| In the twelfth season of How Do I Look, Jeannie Mai will tackle the most challenging fashion victims ever. She will take 20 deserving ladies from drab to fab all while changing lives from the inside out. |
Horrible Histories |
| Venue: | ABC3 |
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| Date: | 'Tuesday, 20 December 2011' |
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| Time: | 6:25pm |
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Horrible Histories, an ABC3 favourite, is back with all your favourite episodes from series one.
Based on the best-selling books for kids (and for adults, but they just won't admit it), Horrible Histories is an energetic, surprising and unconventional take on history's most gruesome, unpleasant yet funniest moments. |
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