March 8-14
TransTV highlights
Movies
Raising Helen
Babe
The X-Files Movie
In her romantic comedy comfort zone once again, Kate Hudson plays modelling world high-flyer Helen Harris, who puts her hectic social life on hold to care for her nephew and two nieces after their parents die in a car accident. Hudson’s talents are barely taxed, but great supporting turns from Joan Cusack and John Corbett help raise this above its formulaic roots.
“Old man Hoggett had a farm (ee-aye-ee-aye-o) and on that farm he had a pig – named Babe”. In a world where special effects wizardry means the animals talk, this hammy slice of Australian-made ingenuity tells the story of a disillusioned porker (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh) and his voyage of self-discovery. With seven Oscar nominations, including a win for visual effects, Babe brings home the bacon.
Sunday, SC Ten, 10.10pm The feature extension of the small-screen series takes a workmanlike but entertaining, look at the joys of paranoia. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the ubiquitous FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, take it upon themselves to search for “the truth” to conspiracy rumours surrounding the investigation of the bombing of a government building.
Friday, Prime, 8.30pm
Saturday, SC Ten, 6.30pm
saturday, 14
6.10 Grand Designs. (G, R, S) 7.00 News. (S) 7.30 The 7.30 Report. (S) 8.00 Catalyst. (S) 8.30 Bringing Up Baby. As the experiment draws to a close, discover which approaches to raising newborns allowed the families to get some balance back in their lives, and how happy they were with their choices. (PG, S) 9.25 Q&A. Interactive public affairs program, in which panellists answer questions posed by the studio audience, viewers online and by SMS. (S) 11.25 Status Quo: The Party Ain’t Over Yet. (M, S)
6.00 Message Stick. (G, R, S) 6.30 Can We Help? (G, S) 7.00 News. (S) 7.30 Stateline. (S) 8.00 Collectors. (G, S) 8.30 Miniseries: Trial & Retribution XIV: Mirror Image. (2007) Part 2 of 2. In the face of compelling evidence to the contrary, the twins accused of murdering their parents attempt to convince a jury of their innocence by claiming that their father subjected them to prolonged abuse. (M, S) 9.40 Dalziel And Pascoe. (Final) (M, R, S) 11.10 triple j tv With The Doctor. (R, S) 11.40 Good Game. (R, S)
6.00 Totally Frank. (PG, R, S) 6.25 Minuscule: Shell Less. (G) 6.30 Gardening Australia. (G, S) 7.00 News. (S) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG, R, S) 8.25 News. (S) 8.30 The Bill. Officers try to piece together what happened after DC Perkins’ daughter comes to the aid of a young man who was stabbed on the bus. When CCTV footage shows it was the victim who was carrying the knife, the mystery deepens. DCs Perkins and Webb investigate after an unconscious young woman is thrown from a car. (M, S) 11.00 Rage. (M)
6.00 News. (S) 6.30 Today Tonight. (S) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, S) 7.30 Ghost Whisperer. (PG, S) 8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. The chief announces to the residents that a solo surgery will be awarded and the news sends them into a competitive frenzy. Derek turns to Bailey for advice when he feels Cristina is interfering in his relationship with Meredith. (M, S) 9.30 Private Practice. (M, S) 11.00 Scrubs. (PG, R) 11.30 Beauty And The Geek. (PG)
6.00 News. (S) 6.30 Today Tonight. (S) 7.00 Home And Away. (PG, S) 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (G, S) 8.30 Movie: Raising Helen. (2004) Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack. A young woman’s carefree lifestyle comes to a screeching halt when she becomes responsible for her sister’s three children. (PG, R, S) 11.00 Scrubs. (PG, R, S)
6.00 News. (S) 6.30 In The Bush With Malcolm Douglas. (Final) (G, S) 7.30 Kath & Kim. (PG, R, S) 8.00 The Vicar Of Dibley. David has been the councillor in a safe conservative seat for several years, but when Geraldine expresses her concern that he has not been doing enough for his constituency, he fears things are about to change. (PG, R, S) 8.40 Movie: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003) Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan. (M, R, S) 11.00 Movie: Planet Of The Apes. (2001) (M, R, S) 6.00 News. (S) 6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, S) 7.30 Movie: RV: Runaway Vacation. (2006) (PG, R, S) 9.30 Movie: The Big White. (2005) Robin Williams, Holly Hunter, Alison Lohman, Giovanni Ribisi, Woody Harrelson. A travel agent must get his hands on a dead body in order to fix his financial woes. (M, S) 11.40 Movie: The Wicker Man. (2006) (M)
6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, S) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, S) 7.00 The Biggest Loser. (PG, S) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, S) 8.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R, S) 8.30 Medium. Allison gets involved in the case of a missing woman whose powerful father has appealed to Devalos after the police failed to help. Though it seems the daughter left of her own accord, Allison learns that the woman’s husband has a history of disappearing wives. (M, S) 9.30 Law & Order. (M, S) 11.20 News. (S) 11.50 Sports Tonight. (S)
6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, S) 6.30 Movie: Babe. (1995) (G, R, S) 8.30 Movie: Step Up. (2006) Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Griffiths. A juvenile delinquent sentenced to do community service at a high school for the performing arts becomes involved with a beautiful ballet dancer. (M, R, S)
6.00 Global Village: Veneto. (G, R, S) 6.30 World News Australia. (S) 7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG, R, S) 8.30 This Is Civilisation: Ye Gods. Part 1 of 4. Art critic Matthew Collings explores the history of religious art. Weaving through Christianity, Islam and the pagan culture of ancient Greece. (PG, R, S) 9.30 World News Australia. (S) 9.55 Market Update. 10.00 UEFA Champions League Hour. Features highlights from the UEFA Champions League. 11.00 Queer As Folk. (MA15+, R, S)
6.00 Global Village: The Green Ardèche. (G, R, S) 6.30 World News Australia. (S) 7.30 The Thirties In Colour: Adventures In The Americas. (PG, S) 8.35 As It Happened: Churchill’s Bodyguard – Suicide Attack In Tehran. (PG, R, S) 9.30 World News Australia. (S) 9.55 Market Update. 10.00 Naked On The Inside. Five people reveal in a series of clothed and naked portraits how their bodies affect their lives. (MA15+, R, S) 11.00 Movie: The Bridesmaid. (2004) (M)
6.30 World News Australia. (S) 7.30 Prototype This! Wearable Airbag. (G, S) 8.30 Iron Chef. Japanese cooking show in which a world-renowned chef and his challenger have one hour to concoct a banquet based on a single ingredient. (G, S) 9.20 RocKwiz. Music quiz show, featuring Scottish singer Eddi Reader and Irish musician Liam Ó Maonlaí, a member of Hothouse Flowers. Hosted by Julia Zemiro. (PG, R, S) 11.55 Shorts On Screen. (PG)
7PM – MOVIE TWO (412)
A young man’s fear of commitment threatens to destroy a future with his girlfriend when he is tempted into pursuing a relationship with a free-spirited college girl. Starring Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson.
Eric Clapton: Unplugged 9PM – VH1 (252)
Watch some of guitarist Eric Clapton’s most memorable performances and see why he has become such a successful singer-songwriter.
MONDAY, MARCH 9 Air Crash Investigation – African Hijack 6.30PM – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC (301)
In November 1996, three men stormed the cockpit of Ethiopian Airlines flight 961 and demanded that the pilot head to Australia.
Larry King Live 8PM – CNN (451)
Master interviewer Larry King brings provocative discussions on timely subjects to worldwide audiences every day, as viewers from around the world are invited to telephone the show with questions.
World Baseball Classic 8.30PM – ESPN (351)
Australia versus Mexico City in the World Baseball Classic.
sBs
6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R, S) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, S) 7.00 The Biggest Loser. (PG, S) 8.00 Bondi Vet. (PG, S) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. After a young wannabe model is murdered in the Meatpacking District, New York City, the detectives find a rare species of bird dead in her bag. (M, S) 9.30 Life On Mars. Sam encounters a hostage situation that he has a hard time divorcing from his own strange circumstances. (M, S) 11.15 The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG)
The Last Kiss
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6.00 News. (S) 6.30 WIN News. (S) 7.00 A Current Affair. (S) 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v St George Illawarra Dragons. From Olympic Park. (S) 9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys. From Suncorp Stadium. (S) 11.30 WIN News. (S)
Inspector Gadget and Penny prevent Daedalus and Dr Claw from stealing the secret formula from King Croesus that turns lead into gold.
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6.00 News. (S) 6.30 WIN News. (S) 7.00 A Current Affair. (S) 7.30 Getaway. (PG, S) 8.30 Adults Only 20 To 01. (M, S) 9.30 The Footy Show. NRL. Paul Vautin, Matthew Johns and Andrew Voss are joined by a panel of experts to discuss the latest happenings in rugby league. (M, S) 11.00 The Footy Show. AFL. Join hosts Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman, along with Billy Brownless and Craig Hutchison, for the latest news and match previews. (M, S)
5.30PM – BOOMERANG (204)
Prime
friday, 13
Inspector Gadget
aBC1
thursday, 12
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
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