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Tue July 17

[Nine/7:30pm] Things To Try Before You Die. Premiere.
[Nine/8:30pm] CSI Miami. Rpt.
[Nine/9:30pm] Victoria Beckham: Coming to America.
[Nine/10:30pm] Extreme Makeover. Series Return.

[Seven/7:30pm] RSPCA Animal Rescue. Premiere. Follow RSPCA inspectors as they rescue, protect and prevent cruelty to the animals of Australia. In tonight's episode, inspectors save some abandoned sheep running wild in an industrial lot, left unshorn for over two years the weight of their wool has stopped them in their tracks. Meanwhile, a cat saved by the RSPCA when found dying of a tick bite is reunited with its owners after being missing for two years and a Labrador puppy is rescued after being discovered beaten and hurt. Hosted by ANTHONY FIELD.
[Seven/8:0pm] Medical Emergency. New Series. A brand new series of amazing stories about ordinary Aussies experiencing extraordinary medical situations at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Tonight, we follow Paramedics who are fighting peak hour traffic in Melbourne as they respond to a Code 1 Emergency when a two-year-old girl has been run over by her father's car in the family's driveway. Meanwhile, a young woman comes into hospital with a nasty infection in her breast and a Jehovah Witness must make a life-threatening decision. Will his religious beliefs complicate his precarious situation? Narrated by CHRIS GABARDI.
[Seven/8:30pm] All Saints. ONE MOMENT IN TIME. Dan gets so caught up in a patient's tragic story that he makes an uncharacteristic error. Bart wonders if his medical career is over when he performs a procedure he's not authorized to do. Mike and Frank lead the ED in miraculously saving the lives of a mother and son who have fallen through the floor of a disused silo. But who is the mystery man found at the same locale?
[Seven/9:30pm] Crossing Jordan. D.O.A. When an odd man wanders into Woody's office and claims there has been a murder, Woody and Dr Jordan learn that the man is the one that was murdered. The man reveals that he was given a slow acting poison that will inevitably kill him. His only request is to find his missing daughter before he dies and Dr Jordan and Woody agree to help. Nigel and Kate team up to solve the murder of two magicians that have seemingly killed each other. Bug makes a decision that will change Lily's and his lives. Starring JILL HENNESSY, JERRY O'CONNELL, KATHRYN HAHN, RAVI KAPOOR, STEVE VALENTINE, MIGUEL FERRER and BROOKE SMITH.
[Seven/10:30pm] Standoff. Series Return. PEER GROUP. Believing his sons have been tormented by school bullies and are planning a counterattack, a distraught father contacts the CNU after he finds notebooks and blueprints of his sons' school. Matt and Emily arrive too late to stop the boys, who have already kidnapped the bullies, and are torturing them and broadcasting it on the internet. Starring RON LIVINGSTON, ROSEMARIE DEWITT, GINA TORRES, JOSE PABLO CANTILLO, MICHAEL CUDLITZ and RAQUEL ALESSI.

[Ten/7:30pm] All New Simpsons. "Crook And Ladder"
[Ten/8:30pm] NCIS.
"Brothers In Arms"
[Ten/9:30pm] Numb3rs.
"In Plain Sight" Megan feels responsible for an agent's death following an explosion at a meth house the FBI had targeted for a bust. When the kingpin eludes capture, it's discovered he may also be involved in child pornography when one of the photographs on his computer turns out to be a young girl in a sexually explicit position. The picture sends Charlie on a crusade of his own, as he remembers a girl he knew as a young child that he suspected was being abused, and he's determined to save the little girl in the picture.

[ABC/9:20pm] Foreign Correspondent
[ABC/10:00pm] The Venice Biennale
[ABC/12:35am Wed] M2F: A Journey In Gender Identity Through interviews this program looks at male-to-female transsexual women. Rpt.

[SBS/7:30pm] The Art of Picking Up in Paris. Twenty-eight-year-old Sophie lives in the city of lights, the city of love – Paris. She is single and desperately trying to meet Mr Right. To help her in her quest, she decides to get some tips from local experts, of both sexes, on the art of picking up. The Art of Picking Up in Paris screens on SBS Television, Tuesday, July 17 at 7.30pm, following on from Bastille Day. Throughout the program Sophie, and the television viewer, meet a diverse bunch of Parisians, straight and gay, who all have their particular techniques for wooing a potential partner. Sophie meets Sherif, whose usual haunt is the Champs Elysees. But, as Sophie soon discovers, Sherif dreams of eventually marrying a nice Muslim virgin. Philippe relies on his Porsche and macho good looks to impress the ladies. And, surprisingly, it seems to work. But what he’s really looking for, as Sophie soon learns, is a shoulder to cry on. And so it goes - boys and girls on the prowl who mostly end up alone and depressed. The results don’t seem promising for Sophie. As her quest draws to an end Sophie finds herself still single and still looking for Mr Right.
[SBS/8:30pm] Cutting Edge: The Invisible War - Starting more than a year ago, Wolfgang Bergmann is taking a look at the phenomenon of the so-called "non-lethal-weapons". Since the implosion of the Cold War mainly the USA has been developing new, intelligent weapons without intentional lethal effects. Rubber balls, OC-gas, electroshock pepper spray, microwaves, stink bombs, pulsed energy weapons and many more. (From Germany, in English and Russian, English subtitles) (Documentary) (2006) WS CC

[Showtime/8:30pm] The Virgin Queen.
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Rove guests in the US of A

Adam Sandler is one of the guests on Rove's New York show on July 22.

Appearing with Sandler his his co-star from 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," Kevin James.

Rove will also be joined by Janeane Garofalo, Ben Lee, Adam Hills and a visit to Sesame Street.

In the LA show on July 29 Rove and Pete will attend the premiere of The Simpsons.

Guests include Claire Danes, Michael Vartan, Rahda Mitchell and Good Charlotte.

Both shows screen at 9pm.
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Perth and Adelaide eye local ACA

Audiences in Perth and Adelaide may soon get a localised version of A Current Affair if WIN boss Bruce Gordon has his way. It is part of his push to address disappointing News figures in Perth.

"Western Australian people like localism, they like the local taste," Gordon told The Australian.

If the Foreign Investment Review Board approves WIN's acquisition of Nine in Adelaide, he'd be looking to repeat the idea there.

Seven has regular, convincing wins in both Adelaide and Perth for its News and Current Affairs. Today Tonight in Perth is hosted by Monika Kos, and in Adelaide Rosanna Mangiarelli has been announced as the replacement to departing host Leigh McClusky.

WIN is also increasing its production arm, including the launch of Susie as an afternoon show recently. It dropped The Catch-Up in favour of Susie prior to Nine's show being axed.

While we're on the subject are Nine's recent wins in Brisbane helped by the local Extra programme leading into its News?

Perhaps localising programming is Nine's key to competing against Deal or No Deal?
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Ratings Week 29

Saturday:
1 Nine News Saturday Nine 1,351,
2 Seven News Seven 1,198,000
3 Australia's Funniest Home Video Show Nine 1,140,000
4 The Shawshank Redemption Nine 1,082,000
5 ABC News ABC 988,000
6 The Dame Edna Treatment Nine 983,000
7 Saturday Night AFL Ten 922,000
8 New Tricks Rpt ABC 874,
9 The Bill ABC 872,000
10 Doctor Who ABC 839,000



Friday:
1 Seven News Seven 1,425,000
2 Better Homes And Gardens Seven 1,395,000
3 Today Tonight Seven 1,370,000
4 Nine News Nine 1,256,000
5 Silent Witness ABC 1,195,000


Thursday:
1. Sea Patrol Nine 1.798
2. Getaway Nine 1.516
3. Seven News Seven 1.398
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.319
5. That 70s Show Seven 1.294
6. National Nine News Nine 1.181
7. Temptation Nine 1.153
8. A Current Affair Nine 1.139
9. Home and Away Seven 1.128
10. The Footy Show Nine 1.092
11. ABC News ABC 1.052
12. Lost Seven 1.040
13. Law and Order: CI – 9:30pm Ten 1.024
14. Big Brother Ten 1.023
15. Law and Order: CI – 8:30pm Ten 0.921


Nine 33.2%
Seven 26.5%
Ten 20.1%
ABC 13.9%
SBS 6.2%


Wednesday:
1. Thank God You’re Here Ten 1.845
2. House Ten 1.764
3. Seven News Seven 1.537
4. Today Tonight Seven 1.420
5. National Nine News Nine 1.333
6. A Current Affair Nine 1.314
7. Home and Away Seven 1.259
8. Spicks and Specks ABC 1.255
9. Temptation Nine 1.216
10. ABC News ABC 1.182
11. Police Files Seven 1.179
12. The Force Seven 1.173
13. Cold Case Nine 1.167
14. McLeod’s Daughters Nine 1.122
15. Without A Trace Nine 1.078

Ten: 27.7
Seven: 26.5
Nine: 24.4
ABC: 16.1
SBS: 5.3


Tuesday:
1. RSPCA Animal Rescue Seven 1.596
2. Medical Emergency Seven 1.587
3. Seven News Seven 1.535
4. All Saints Seven 1.419
5. Today Tonight Seven 1.400
6. National Nine News Nine 1.380
7. Things To Try Before You Die Nine 1.332
8. A Current Affair Nine 1.317
9. The Simpsons – 8:00pm Ten 1.315
10. The Simpsons – 7:30pm Ten 1.285
11. NCIS Ten 1.272
12. Home and Away Seven 1.260
13. Temptation Nine 1.249
14. ABC News ABC 1.176
15. Big Brother Ten 1.128

Victoria Beckham 828,000

Seven: 29.6
Nine: 25.1
Ten: 24.2
ABC: 14.6
SBS: 6.6


Monday:
1. Border Security Seven 1.830
2. Seven News Seven 1.664
3. Today Tonight Seven 1.554
4. Surf Patrol Seven 1.512
5. Desperate Housewives Seven 1.507
6. Home and Away Seven 1.405
7. A Current Affair Nine 1.345
8. National Nine News Nine 1.312
9. Temptation Nine 1.260
10. Law and Order: SVU Ten 1.212
11. 1 vs 100 Nine 1.152
12. ABC News ABC 1.118
13. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Nine 1.094
14. Brothers & Sisters Seven 1.088
15. Big Brother Ten 1.029

Torchwood 0.768m
Andrew Denton 0.705m

Seven: 31.9
Nine: 25.1
Ten: 20.3
ABC: 14.6
SBS: 8.0



Sunday:

1. 60 Minutes Nine 1.735
2. Seven News Seven 1.590
3. National Nine News Nine 1.563
4. Grey’s Anatomy Seven 1.401
5. Big Brother – Live Eviction Ten 1.354
6. Midsomer Murders ABC 1.344
7. Where Are They Now Seven 1.248
8. Big Brother – 6:30pm Ten 1.211
9. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Nine 1.174
10. Ugly Betty Seven 1.102
11. CSI: Miami Nine 1.098
12. ABC News ABC 1.094
13. The Worst Jobs In History ABC 1.057
14. Backyard Blitz Nine 1.021*
15. Rove Ten 0.996

* Backyard Blitz not broadcast in Brisbane

Nine: 28.2
Seven: 24.2
Ten: 21.2
ABC: 20.1
SBS: 6.2
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Mr Cranky leaves the house

For those that care..... Kyle Sandilands has left the Big Brother house in a neatly-staged storm in a teacup.

Sandilands entered the house on Saturday to "shake the housemates up" and provide some cross-promo for the upcoming Australian Idol and his radio show on 2DAY FM.

But Kyle copped a migraine and left the house early, causing today's radio broadcast to be dropped.

During his short stint Sandilands argued with BB and forcing open the door to the Diary Room with a microphone stand.

He also refused to remove his baseball cap "for religious reasons" causing a mexican standoff with a silent BB. It was part of a bigger, heated exchange in which Sandilands let BB know he wasn't playing along.

But was it all staged? Did it give BB the kind of "controversial" footage the show wanted? Did it get media outlets and websites like this talking about BB?

You bet. Mission accomplished.
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Mon July 16

[Bio/8:30pm] An Audience with Stephen Sondheim. Premiere.
[Showtime/8:30pm] Sleeper Cell. New Series.
[Ovation/8:30pm] Classic Soul at the BBC. Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield.
[Ovation/9:30pm] Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

[Seven/7:30pm] Border Security. The fight to protect our border continues when Customs believe a dishevelled Englishman might be hiding something. With his story going around in circles, will officials be able to uncover the truth? A Malaysian cook arrives in Sydney and Immigration Officers suspect he's here to work illegally. And there's an amazing find at the air cargo unit as officers uncover a most unexpected crime.
[Seven/8:00pm] Surf Patrol.
[Seven/8:30pm] Desperate Housewives. Final. GETTING MARRIED TODAY. In the series final for 2007 you’re invited to a double wedding for two of your favourite desperate housewives. Bree and Orson return to Wisteria Lane. Lynette's estranged mother, Stella turns up on her doorstep. Edie feels guilty for deceiving Carlos. Also starring POLLY BERGEN and MIKE FARRELL.
[Seven/9:30pm] Brothers and Sisters. Final. MATRIARCHY. The Walker family unite as their lives become ever more complex in the 2007 series final. Justin counts the days and hours until his return to active duty. Nora plans an engagement party for Kitty, where they meet more McCallister relatives. Saul makes a shock confession regarding his love life. Sarah tries to come to terms with her marriage and where it's headed.
[Seven/10:30pm] Boston Legal. GUANTANAMO BY THE BAY. Alan sues the USA for a client who was tortured at Guantanamo Bay. Jerry Espenson asks Shirley for his old job back. Claire defends a lawyer for kissing a woman when he believed a radio prank that proclaimed the end of the world was near. Guest starring BERNADETTE PETERS.
[Seven/11:30pm] Scrubs. MY CONVENTIONAL WISDOM. J.D. and Turk go to a medical convention in Phoenix, where they run into J.D.'s ex-girlfriend Dr. Kim Briggs who has a surprise for J.D. Meanwhile at Sacred Heart, the janitor pretends to be the chief of medicine and Dr. Cox starts to put doubts about the wedding into Elliot's mind. Guest starring ELIZABETH BANKS.

[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother - Live Nominations
[Ten/8:30pm] Law and Order: SVU. "Responsible"
[Ten/9:30pm] Torchwood. "Small Worlds"

[Nine/7:30pm] 20 to 1.
[Nine/8:30pm] 1 vs 100

[ABC/8:00pm] Australian Story
[ABC/8:30pm] Four Corners
[ABC/9:20pm] Media Watch
[ABC/9:35pm] Enough Rope With Andrew Denton. Andrew's guests are Alastair Campbell (Tony Blair's ex-spin doctor) and the Neil Finn and Nick Seymour - the re-formed Crowded House

[SBS/7:30pm] Top Gear - The boys take on the challenge of creating an 'amphi-car' - an amphibious car that can travel both on land and water - competing against each other to create the most successful model. Jeremy puts an outboard motor on the back of a Toyota Hilux, James puts a mast and sails on a Triumph Herald, and Richard attempts to convert a VW Campervan into a houseboat - or 'Dampervan'. The ensuing water race is hilarious - and disastrous for one of them! (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) PG WS CC
[SBS/9:00pm] Drawn Together - Spelling Applebee's - Foxxy refuses to participate in a house Spelling Bee to win a gift certificate to Applebee's. The truth comes out that Foxxy used to be the best speller in all the land, but had fallen far from grace after a violent racial incident at a Bee, years earlier. Spanky convinces Foxxy to go for the title once again. In the meantime, Captain Hero discovers Clara has a secret sexual fetish for car crashes. Hero causes wrecks to get Clara off, but does she really love him? Or is she just using him for the car crashes? (From the US, in English) (Animated Comedy Series) MA CC WS
[SBS/10:55pm] Oz. Oz - Plan B - Kareem Said has recovered from his heart attack and promises to take his medication, as he knows the next time it happens, he could die. He ostracises Mershah for betraying him when he appeared to be dying, and orders all the Muslims to reject him. Mershah claims Said's medications have gone to his head. He tries to enlist other groups, including the blacks, on his side, as well as the authorities. McManus throws him out. Mershah commits suicide. Impressed by Said's power, Groves decides to kill Warden Glynn in his honour, but stabs and kills Officer Smith by mistake. Smith's mother visits Groves and tells him she forgives him, which really upsets him. Condemned to death, he chooses the firing squad as his form of execution. (From the US, in English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (L,V,A)
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