FRIDAY 2
[Nine/1:00pm] The Catch-Up. Guest: Rupert Everett.
[SBS/7:30pm] Living On. In this documentary four people talk about close encounters of the mortal kind and their different experiences as survivors. Alan Brotherton, diagnosed HIV positive, stared death in the face but decided not to give up. Now, with treatment he lives a normal life. Val Plumwood was attacked by a crocodile and Ramonda Te Maiharoa and Alan Lovell fought and won the battle against cancer. Each of them tell their stories and discuss the ways that coming face to face with death still effects the way they live their lives today.
[SBS/8:00pm] Australian Biography: Noeline Brown. This new series features documentaries about people from all walks of life, including those from Indigenous and non-English speaking backgrounds. It is a showcase of the great diversity yet similarity of Australia’s citizens. Some are widely known while others are recognised within a particular community. In tonight’s episode, Robin Hughes interviews Noeline Brown, who speaks about her life growing up in Stanmore, her acting career and her involvement in community initiatives. (From Australia, in English) (Part 8) G CC WS
[SBS/10:00pm] Sex‘N’Pop. Sexual Healing – Black Music And Sexuality. Ever since the fifties, when the raunchy performances of Elvis and Little Richard changed the music scene forever, sex and pop music have been inextricably linked. This five-part documentary series examines the complex relationship of sex and pop music, asking questions like: to what social contexts is pop music confined? What music turns audiences on and why? How do gender roles change and how does pop music loosen peoples’ inhibitions? Few styles of music are sexy, and no other kind of music has had a more profound influence on global youth culture over the last 15 years than Hip Hop and R&B.; Despite this unparalleled triumph, Hip Hop and R&B are harshly criticised – sexism, chauvinism, homophobia and the glorification of violence are all obvious elements of much contemporary Hip Hop. This episode includes the rhythms of James Brown and R. Kelly, of Kurtis Blow and Snoop Dogg, people whose music helped enable the sexual revolution. (From Germany, in English, German and French, English subtitles) (Part 2) MA (L,N,S) (Rpt) CC WS
[ABC/8:30pm] Dalziel and Pascoe. Wetherton's quiet bliss is rocked when housewife Susan Goodman (Elaine Donnelly), is murdered while doing her weekly shopping. Lethal chemical, teltroxin, is the cause of death and Susan's demise is soon followed by that of Angela Veitch (Marjorie Yates). As the two victims’ lives are put under the spotlight, a link between them in the form of a health retreat called Arcadia is discovered. Dalziel (Warren Clarke) and Pascoe (Colin Buchanan) head off to Arcadia, finding the slippery Brian Fairmile (Stephen Tompkinson) ruling the roost. When another guest at the retreat is killed, Dalziel and Pascoe discover more connections between the victims - large sums of money, and a mysterious Barbara Lennox. Could the person who sourced the lethal chemical be responsible for the deaths? Who exactly is Barbara? And when two people vanish, where have they gone, and are they running in fear for their lives?
[ABC/11:00pm] Little Britain. A new resident arrives at the Mike McShane estate, Ting Tong's mother. Needless to say, Dudley's not too happy about the newest addition to the household, particularly when he learns that she's not planning to leave any time soon. Emily and Florence hit the town in order to celebrate Emily's last night as a single laydee. While at the Hill Grange Health Spa, Bubbles learns the reason why Roman left her for Desiree. Rpt.
[Ten/7:30pm] Smallville. “Sneeze.”
[Ten/11:45pm] Veronica Mars. “Look Who’s Stalking” Guest: Steve Guttenberg.
SATURDAY 3
[Nine/11:30pm] The Scene. Fashion and music from St Kilda Festival. With Damian Nicholas.
[Nine/1:00pm] 2007 Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Iron Man Series.
[ABC/9:30pm] The West Wing. The tension-packed, highly-anticipated debate between the two candidates, Democrat Congressman Matt Santos (Jimmy Smits) and Republican Senator Arnold Vinick (Alan Alda) takes place. The first opening statement is from Senator Vinick. Shortly after he begins, he and Santos decide to break with tradition and abandon the rules of the debate their respective representatives negotiated and rely on the debate moderator, Forrest Sawyer (as himself) to moderate an open debate. Congressman Santos visits a Los Angeles African-American family whose child was shot by a Latino police office. C.J. and Kate manage the crisis that is brewing between China and Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, Will becomes Ellie Bartlet's wedding planner. Stars Martin Sheen, Stockard Channing, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, Dulé Hill, John Spencer, Kristin Chenoweth, Mary McCormack, Jimmy Smits, Alan Alda, Joshua Malina.
[Ten/2:40pm] Movie: Peggy Sue Got Married. Starring: Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Catherine Hicks, Karen Allen, Jim Carrey
[Ten/6:00pm] 2007 NAB Cup: AFL Pre-Season – Quarter Final
[SBS/10:10pm] VIP Pass: Oasis There We Were, Now Here We Are. Screening as part of VIP Pass, this documentary takes us behind the scenes of the making of Oasis’ 1994 album Definitely Maybe. Directed by Dick Carruthers, this film looks back on the development and rapid rise of Oasis from their early rehearsals to the release a year later of one of the fastest selling debut albums of all time. Interviews with all the original band members as well as other key players are also featured. (From the UK, in English) M (L,A) CC WS
[SBS/11:20pm] SOS: Shorts On Screen. Heaps of Short queer films: Transgression – Grem is a 19-year-old arts law student at Sydney University. She is intelligent, talented, and articulate and was born into a wealthy Hong Kong family. Grem is suffering from a body condition – she is biologically male. However, Grem identifies culturally, psychologically and spiritually as a female and has always felt this way. (From Australia, in English); CLAY PRIDE – In a world full of preconceived notions of right and wrong, coming out and admitting you’re clay is difficult indeed. (From the US, in English); LAST FULL SHOW – The yearning for love and adventure strikes at any age. In this richly textured cruise through Filipino nightlife, a young boy and an older man learn a painful lesson in forbidden love after meeting at a Manila movie theatre. (From the US, in Tagalog and English); FROCKS OFF – JAMEL – This documentary looks at women’s stories related to the memory of a dress. (From Australia, in English) (Rpt); HITCH COCK – Steve has the perfect lifestyle – a great job, a beautiful apartment, a loving wife, and wonderful friends. However, upon returning home from work one evening, Steve looks through his telescope and accidentally witnesses something which could change his life forever. (From Australia, in English) (Rpt); TWO MINUTES AFTER MIDNIGHT – An angel gives a gay man a magic ring which will make him attractive to any guy he fancies. (From the UK, in English) M (Rpt) WS
SUNDAY 4
[Seven/7:30am] Fairy Tale Police. Pinocchio: Puppet In Peril. The Police Chief assigns his two best detectives - Johnny Legend and Chris Andersen - to restore law and order and ensure the Fairy Tales end the way they're supposed to ... happily ever after.
[Seven/6:30pm] Australia’s Got Talent.
[Seven/7:30pm] Ugly Betty. Queens For A Day. Betty uses her Queens connections to lure big time photographer, Vincent Bianchi to shoot for Mode. But when Bianchi insists that Betty meet at a posh restaurant, she feels pressured to get a makeover... only things don't quite turn out as planned. Meanwhile Wilhelmina primps for a big date, and Bradford tries to get his hands on Fey Sommers' 'death car'. Special guest star RHYS COIRO.
[Seven/8:30pm] Grey’s Anatomy. Sometimes A Fantasy. Izzie attempts to return to the surgical intern program. Alex deals with a young patient with a unique pain threshold. George tries to adjust to Callie living in the house, and Addison deals with the aftermath of a drunken rendezvous. Guest starring CHRIS O'DONNELL and ABIGAIL BRESLIN.
[Seven/9:30pm] What About Brian? Moving Day. When things go awry the day Marjorie moves into fiancé Adam's place, she doesn't want to interrupt him from his work, so she calls on Brian - forcing the two to take stock of their friendship. Dave and Brian anxiously await a call from a potential client who could solve their money woes. Nic and Angelo consider their fertility options. Deena is torn between staying home with her sick child or accepting a date from the cute divorced dad she met at her daughter's school.
[Seven/11:30pm] Movie: High Fidelity. JOHN CUSACK stars as Rob Gordon, a thirty-something owner of a semi-failing record store in Chicago. A self-professed music junkie who spends his days at Championship Vinyl with his two employees Dic and Barry. This doesn't help Rob, whose 'needle skips the love groove' when his long time girlfriend, Laura, walks out on him. Rob examines his failed attempts at romance and happiness... and finds himself being dragged kicking and screaming into adulthood. Also starring IBEN HJEJLE, TODD LOUISO, JACK BLACK, LISA BONET, CATHERINE ZETA-JONES, JOAN CUSACK and TIM ROBBINS.
[Ten/1:45pm] Movie: Come On Get Happy: The Partridge Family Story (US 1999) The behind the scenes story of "The Partridge Family" TV show, told from the point of view of young Danny Bonaduce. Rpt.
[Ten/6:30pm] Futurama. Professor Farnsworth secures a lucrative contract with Romanticorp, the company who makes heart shaped candies with sayings on them. Rpt.
[Ten/7:00pm] The All New Simpsons. After being forced to attend Nelson’s birthday party, Bart becomes best friends with the schoolyard bully. Meanwhile, Homer develops a big interest with one of Lisa’s fantasy books.
[Ten/7:30pm] The Biggest Loser.
[Ten/8:30pm] Cool Aid: The National Carbon Test. Hosted by Sandra Sully, COOL AID: The National Carbon Test will consider the devastating effects that excess carbon has had on the planet and consider simple methods all Australians can implement to reduce greenhouse gases. Featuring exclusive interviews with Al Gore, former US vice president and producer of An Inconvenient Truth, and Australian of the Year, Tim Flannery, as well as live performances by Toni Collette and The Finish and super-group EVERMORE.
[Nine/1:30pm] Beach Footy. Jake Wall. Plus Damien Leith performing.
[Nine/6:30pm] 20 To One. Amazing Moments in music.
[Nine/7:30pm] 60 Minutes. Derryn Hinch interview.
[Nine/8:30pm] CSI. “Fannysmackin’.” Guest; Keven Federline.
[Nine/9:30pm] CSI Miami. “Going Under.”
[ABC/2:00pm] Tupperware. Takes us back to the 1950s and tells the remarkable story of Brownie Wise, the woman who successfully made Tupperware a household name. Rpt.
[ABC/7:30pm] Planet Earth : Seasonal Forests. Explore the planet's greatest woodlands from the giant sequoia in California to Madagascar's baobab forests where upside down trees harbour the world's smallest primate.
[ABC/8:30pm] Kylie Showgirl Homecoming Tour, screens on ABC TV, Sunday March 4 at 8.30pm. This 90-minute uninterrupted television event was filmed at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena in December 2006. Kylie Showgirl Homecoming Tour is a completely revamped version of the Showgirl Greatest Hits Tour, and captures Kylie's excitement at being able to share a truly unique concert experience with Australia. “This is one of the most enchanting looking shows you will ever see - with the work of arguably the world’s three best choreographers, beautiful stage and lighting design, and Kylie’s finesse over the whole project. I’ve recorded literally a hundred live broadcasts for TV, but this was far and away the most exciting I’ve ever been involved with,” said producer Paul Clarke (Love is in the Air, Long Way to the Top). The production also features new, show-stopping costumes from the world’s leading designers including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana, Gareth Pugh, and up-and-coming Perth-born designer, Richard Niccoll. The famed Lido of Paris lent Kylie's 13 dancers spectacular headdresses and classic feather costumes, never before seen outside France. “Kylie is much-loved and admired by so many Australians, so we are very pleased to be able to bring this fabulous show to Australian audiences”, says Marena Manzoufas, ABC TV Head of Programming. This is tricky. This concert shot in Melbourne is a triumphant return, but like the Fever tour it’s also William Baker excess. Under the feathers, the Hindu puppet and the channeling of Eartha Kitt in a homoerotic gymnasium, somewhere is our Min. What’s Bollywood got to do with lyrics of Confide in Me, a classic song that works on its sumptuous string hook alone? As a result this celebration of hits (too many of which are drawn from the euphoric-less Body Language) plataeaus early on leaving the audience patter, when Kylie truly connects with her audience, as the highlight. That said, it’s a visual and aural feast, including some gay tributes to Judy, Madonna and Yazz.
[SBS/9:30pm] Movie: Salaam Namaste – This is the first Bollywood movie to be filmed entirely in Australia, starring Australian actor Tania Zaetta. Nick (Saif Ali Khan), a chef, and Ambar (Preity Zinta), a radio jockey, fall for each other in Melbourne, Australia. Surrounded by quirky friends, bosses and landlords, but far away from home, Nick and Amber take a huge leap of faith and decide to move in together. At first, they are just friends, but soon a relationship develops. However, although they want the same things, it seems that they have very little in common. So are they really made for each other? Are they actually compatible? Is this whole thing worth it? (From India, in Hindi and English, English subtitles) (Comedy/Romance) (2005) CC WS
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