Wed May 9
[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother. Wild Card Entry.
[Ten/8:30pm] House. "Words And Deeds" House splits his time between treating a firefighter for uncontrollable shivering, giving Tritter a piece of his mind, and handling his trial for forging prescriptions.
[Ten/9:30pm] Medium. “The One Behind the Wheel.” Waking up from a dream that allows a mysterious woman calling herself Sandra to take possession of her body, Allison is freaked out and sneaks out of the house. Joe seeks Scanlon's help when her new identity refuses to leave her body.
[ABC/8:30pm] Spicks and Specks presents a very specky Mother's Day show on Wednesday May 9 at 8.30pm. Tonight's show is all about mums: singing mums, songs dedicated to mums, songs about motherhood, and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. Joining host Adam Hills and team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst are musical and funny mums celebrating their special day. Alan's guests are singer, songwriter and mother Rebecca Barnard, and comedienne and mother Georgie McEncroe. On Myf's team is a mother who is best known for her live performances of the Australian national anthem: Julie Anthony, and comedienne, broadcaster and mother Denise Scott. Tonight's show features a Mother's Day edition of Sir Mix 'N' Matchalot. Each team is presented with three artists and three mums and the teams have to match the stars to their ma's. Special guests are Dave Larkin of Dallas Crane, opera soprano Tiffany Speight, Rob 'Millsy' Mills, saxophonist, and radio announcer Wilbur Wilde, Uncanny X-Man Brian Mannis, and pianist and composer David Hirchfelder.
[ABC/9:00pm] The Chaser's War On Everything
[ABC/9:35pm] The Catherine Tate Show. Final. Allie mistakes a couple for a mother and son, then she thinks a deaf man's sign language is a charades mime. Derek is miffed when the newsagent asks him for advice about her possibly gay son. The office workers are guessing which swear word their colleagues find the most offensive. Michael Brandon (Dempsey & Makepeace, Dead Man Weds) is starring in a medical drama, but can't take his eyes off his co-star's breasts. Lauren accuses her teacher of being gay. Paul pretends he doesn't find Sam funny any more. Nan's old friend Young Tommy Upson (Peter Kay) duets with her on Bridge Over Troubled Water, but she hasn't a good word to say about him once he has left.
[ABC/10:05pm] At The Movies. LUCKY YOU - Director Curtis Hanson. In the world of high-stakes poker, Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is a blaster - a player who goes all out, all the time. But in his personal relationships Huck plays it tight, expertly avoiding emotional commitments and long-term expectations. When Huck sets out to win the main event of the 2003 World Series of Poker - and the affections of Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore), a young singer from Bakersfield, there is one significant obstacle in his path: his anger towards his father, L.C Cheever (Duvall), the poker legend who abandoned Huck’s mother years ago. As these two rivals progress towards a final showdown at the poker table, Huck learns that to win in the games of life and poker, he must try to play cards the way he is living his life and live his life the way he has been playing cards. BREACH - starring Chris Cooper Laura Linney, Ryan Phillippe, Gary Cole. Inspired by the true story of the greatest security breach in U.S. history. Inspired by true events, Breach is a dramatic thriller set inside the hallsof the Bureau that serves as gatekeeper of the nation's most sensitive and volatile secrets. GEORGIA RULE- Starring Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman and Lindsay Lohan and directed by Garry Marshall (Beaches, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride)Three generations of actresses unite in a film from director Garry Marshall about the power of redemption, freedom in forgiveness and unbreakable bonds of motherhood - Georgia Rule. THE PAGE TURNER - story of two pianists whose lives become inexorably intertwined. During her entrance exam for a music conservatory, young Melanie is distracted when the chairwoman of the jury - a well-known concert pianist - signs an autograph for a fan. Melanie fails the exam and decides to give up the piano forever. Ten years later, Melanie (Deborah Francois, L’Enfant) meets Mr. Fouchécourt (Pascal Greggory, Gabrielle) and volunteers to look after his son during a prolonged business trip. She moves into his home and meets the boy’s mother, Ariane (Catherine Frot, Me and My Sister) - the same renowned pianist who caused her to give up music. Soon Ariane discovers Melanie’s musical sensitivity and asks her to become her personal page turner - little does she know or suspect that this is all part of a plot staged by the ice cool ‘smouldering’ Melanie which will brings about shocking consequences. INTO GREAT SILENCE + i/v with director.The Grande Chartreuse, the mother house of the legendary Carthusian Order, is based in the French Alps. Into Great Silence is the first film ever allowed to be made about life inside the Grande Chartreuse. Founded in the 12th century, the Carthusians are among the most rigorous of all Catholic orders, and the monks mostly live alone in their individual cells. In an overwhelmingly noisy world, the Carthusians seek God in solitude. No music except the chants in the monastery, no interviews, no commentaries, no extra material. Changing of time, seasons, and the ever repeated elements of the day, of the prayer. A film to become a monastery, rather than depict one. A masterpiece of contemplative filmmaking that will take viewers to a place of absolute calm, this beautifully filmed documentary creates a meditative space as profound as that surrounding the monks' daily routines.
[Nine/7:30pm] McLeod’s Daughters
[Nine/8:30pm] Cold Case. “Discretion” Rpt.
[Nine/9:30pm] Without a Trace. “The Line” Rpt
[SBS/7:30pm] Eco House Challenge - Waste Not Want Not - It's the penultimate episode of the series and the Edwards are struggling to pass the transport hotspot challenge. All out of solutions, Eco Coach Tanya decides to exploit a loophole in the challenge which results in the Edwards meeting their transport target. The final challenge is that for one week, they must juggle water, energy and transport, as well as waste. If they fail to maintain just one of their hotspots, they will have to do the whole week again! Tanya confronts the Shepherds with some incriminating evidence. Taking a risk, Cam and Shauna agree to divide the chores between the kids, putting them in serious danger of blowing everything. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Documentary Series) PG CC WS
[SBS/8:30pm] Dateline - Europe's snow melt - Global warming is wreaking havoc on Europe's snow fields. Thom Cookes reports from the ski fields of Austria, France and Switzerland on the realities of no snow, melting permafrost, lethal landslides and diminishing profits. An international current affairs program, presented by George Negus. (An SBS Production, in English) (Rpt) G CC WS
[SBS/8:00pm] Short Stories is a four part series about life, death, love, family, identity and hope, which follows the extraordinary and compelling life experiences of four Australians who are all short-statured. Short Stories considers the everyday life experiences of four key characters - Amanda, Ammie, Rosa and Nathan - their physical complexities, as well as trying to have a baby, growing up in a split family, finding a partner and grappling with tragedy. Part of a small community in Sydney’s working class western suburbs, and linked through their association with the NSW Short Statured Basketball team, the documentary focuses on the characters’ lives rather than just their difference. Short Stories demonstrates that being short-statured adds another dimension to the lives of Amanda, Ammie, Rosa and Nathan. Their lack of height intensifies their experiences and makes their stories more compelling. Filmed in Australia, with additional scenes in the United States and Singapore, Short Stories is a moving and entertaining glimpse into the lives and communities of four short-statured people. This story is a stirring and heroic account of a determined young woman, Amanda, who wants to have a baby in the face of incredible odds. Both Amanda and her partner Damian are of short stature and, as a result, there is a 25% chance of conceiving a “double-dose” baby (with two versions of the dwarfism gene, resulting in death before infancy.)
[SBS/10:00pm] Movie: Bad Education - Enrique is a director who finds ideas for his movies in tabloid newspapers. Ignacio, an out-of-work actor, comes to Enrique's with a story he has written, a story he wants Enrique to read. Enrique would ordinarily not be interested but then finds out that Ignacio is a boyhood friend (and lover) who now goes by the name of "Angel". The lurid tale "The Visit" is about their childhood affair, the sexual abuse Ignacio suffered at the hands of Father Manolo, and a fictitious years-later confrontation between Ignacio and the paedophile priest. "The Visit" is told as a film within a film. A murderous scheme develops. Directed by Pedro Almodovar and stars Gael Garcia Bernal and Fele Martinez. (From Spain, in Spanish, English subtitles) (Thriller) (2004) MA (S,A,D) CC WS
[SBS/1:20am Thu] Drawn Together - Tonight, Princess Clara becomes addicted to a prank concocted by Spanky, while Captain Hero and Zandir decide they need to bond. Captain Hero agrees to spend the day at the mall with Zandir, but Captain Hero gets a phone call about trouble in the Middle East and he has to fly over there, leaving Xandir feeling disappointed and rejected. (From the US, in English) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA (V,A) CC WS
[Seven/7:30pm] Last Chance Learners.
[Seven/8:30pm] Heroes. CHAPTER FIFTEEN 'RUN'. While the scandalous truth about Claire's real father is revealed, her adoptive mother faces a crisis. Matt takes on a job as a bodyguard. Hiro and Ando return to Las Vegas to find the sword. Suresh finds someone on the list and unknowingly puts himself in grave danger. Meanwhile, Simone turns to some unlikely help in her struggle to find Peter.
[Seven/9:30pm] Prison Break. THE MESSAGE. While on the run with Kellerman, Michael and Lincoln reveal their story on national television. Michael gets a coded message to Sara in an attempt to reunite them once again. Bellick gives Mahone a valuable clue that may jeopardize their entire plan.
[Seven/10:30pm] 24. 11:00 P.M. - 12:00 P.M. A shocking ultimatum puts Jack in a terrifying position, while Wayne's failing health puts a strain on the White House. Guest starring RICK SCHRODER.
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