FRIDAY 27
[SBS/10:00pm] Secrets - A Film About Teen Sexuality - In a world of hyper-sexualised media and shifting sexual ethics, enter the realm of the new norms of teenage sex. Teenagers discuss the new casual sex revolution, what it means to 'hook up' and who are 'friends with benefits'? Girls from the age of 13 are having sex, some of them not even using protection, and girls say they feel they must perform oral sex in order to keep dating and be popular. The documentary is a frank and provocative expose. It features expert sex educator, Saleema Noon, who has come to the conclusion that teens today are ill-prepared to deal with the emotional consequences of sexual activity. (From Canada, in English) (Documentary) M (S,A) CC
[SBS/10:55pm] Movie: Lila Says – (Lila Dit Ca) - Chimo is nineteen, a boy of Arabic descent who lives in a modest flat with his mother in Marseilles. His former French teacher believes he has a talent for writing and suggests he apply to a school for gifted writers in Paris. Chimo refuses, content to hang around with his three good-for-nothing friends. Then he meets 16-year-old Lila, a blonde with the face of an angel and a penchant for explicitly discussing sex in public places, which puts her at odds with the majority of the Muslim community. Directed by Ziad Doueiri and stars Vahina Giocante and Mohammed Khouas. (From France, in French, English subtitles) (Drama) (2004) MA (L,V,S) WS
[Nine/12:00pm] Dr Phil. Final.
[Nine/8:30pm] Movie: I Am Sam (US 2001)
[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother Friday Night Live. New Series. It's task time! You've seen the housemates get along on a day to day basis, but can they work together as a team to conquer the task set by Big Brother? Find out tonight! Hosted by Mike Goldman, Ryan Fitzgerald and Bree Amer.
[ABC/8:30pm] Murphy’s Law. Posing as a criminal armourer in what he thought was a routine arrest, Murphy (James Nesbitt) recognises Caz Miller (Michael Fassbender) - known associate of gangland boss and cop killer, Dave Callard (Mark Womack). Miller explains why he wants the weapons; Callard wants an associate, Richard Holloway (Ramon Tikaram), erased.
To the confusion of his back-up, Murphy dumps the wire, stands down the arrest team and makes his offer. If it's a hit man that's required, Tommy Murphy has the credentials. Can he gain Callard's trust, infiltrate his gangland cell and gather enough evidence to put him away?
[ABC/9:20pm] Spooks. A Syrian diplomat indicates he would like to begin secret talks with the UK. Fiona (Olga Sosnovska) volunteers to go undercover and liaise with the diplomat but Adam (Rupert Penry-Jones) is concerned about Fiona's past. Years ago she was in a disastrous marriage with a Syrian secret service officer, Farook (Darrell d'Silva), whom Adam saved her from by framing Farook, resulting in his execution. Ever since, Fiona has lived under an alias to avoid detection by the Syrians. Checks are made and since no one from her past is present, Fiona is allowed to make contact. As the team prepare to work covertly with the diplomat it becomes clear that Fiona has another agenda, one she is arming herself for - Fiona has discovered that her first husband is still alive and looking for her. Fiona wants to provoke a confrontation so that she can kill her ex-husband and finally escape her past. However, she fails and is kidnapped by Farook. Adam must save Fiona before she is flown out of the country.
[ABC/11:00pm] The Chaser's War On Everything. Rpt.
[Seven/1:20 am Sat] Movie: American Pimp (US 1999) Street pimps, all of them African- American, discuss their lives and work. Getting started, being flamboyant, pimping in various U.S. cities, bringing a woman into their group, taking a woman from another pimp, and the rules and regulations of pimping.
[Bio/7:30pm] An Audience with. Cliff Richard.
SATURDAY 28
[ABC/7:30pm] The Sideshow. Roll Up, Roll Up! It's episode two of THE SIDESHOW… And they said we'd never make it. After throwing out the first clown last week, Paul McDermott returns with the Umbilical Brothers, Tripod, Claire Hooper and a cavalcade of special guests, all crammed into one tiny car.
[Nine/7:30pm] Primeval. Premiere.
[Nine/8:30pm] Movie: Spiderman (US 2002) Rpt.
[ABC/10:20pm] Parkinson. New Series. On the first episode of this new series of Parkinson, Michael delves into two great partnerships. Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who have written together for nearly forty years, give an insight into how their collaboration has endured the tests of time. And Little Britain creators Matt Lucas and David Walliams talk about all their latest projects and reveal that their only argument on tour arose because David hadn't shaved before kissing Matt on stage. Referring to a possible fourth series of their hit show Little Britain, Matt and David reveal that they are not averse to the idea despite some negative reactions to the last run. Matt Lucas explains "People will let you know what they like and what they don't like, and the message we get from people is that they do want to see more… But maybe it's time to do, I don't know, a Lou and Andy sitcom, or maybe it's time to see the characters in a different way. But we wouldn't be averse to doing another series, and the BBC have said to us 'We'd love another series of Little Britain'". Matt Lucas also discusses his impending marriage to partner Kevin McGee, while David reveals he has a wedding pact with Denise Van Outen. David says: "I have a marriage pact with Denise Van Outen. We went on holiday together and we said that if we weren't married to anybody else in two years time we'd get married. "I think when she said it she was pretty much hoping she'd be married in that space of two years, so I'd be pulling her down the aisle in tears!" Matt Lucas: "She said it as a joke but you've taken it very seriously." David Walliams: "I've taken it very seriously yeah, you could do a lot worse..."
[SBS/9:20pm] RocKwiz. Tonight's episode features Melinda Schneider and Russell Morris. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Entertainment) PG CC
[SBS/10:10pm] VIP Pass: Punk: Attitude - In the mid 1970s, a revolution was ignited on the streets of London and New York - almost overnight it shattered the status-quo. It redefined popular music and fashion, threatened the establishment, and legitimised an independent attitude. Very much the product of youth rebellion, this movement had its originators, its intellectuals, its trendsetters and its burnouts. It inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, poets, photographers, fashion designers and graphic artists. For a moment in time, it was the most important cultural force on the planet. It was punk rock and it was explosive, far-reaching and historic. (From the US, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (L,D) CC WS
[SBS/11:45pm] SOS - Shorts On Screen – Bed Scenes - Seven bed scenes of humorous and sexy encounters and the interaction between people and their desires. (From France, in French); How Many? – Three couples’ different experience of intimacy. (From France, in French) (Rpt) MA; Boy Meets Girl Stories Ep 22: Catastrophe – Because of a small incident, a young man is sure that his girlfriend will end their relationship, so he crashes the car and they both die. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch) PG; Motorcycle - In a remote Thai village a father learns of his son’s death in the city. Though destitute and distraught, he quietly sets out to gather together a humble funeral feast. (From Thailand, in Thai) (Rpt) G
[Bio/7:30pm] Inside the Actor’s Studio. Jennifer Lopez
SUNDAY 29
[Seven/10:00am] 2007 Miss USA Pageant. America's most impressive and beautiful women go on stage at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California to compete in the hope of being crowned 2007 MISS USA. Contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and the interview by a panel of celebrities and experts, including DONALD J. TRUMP and JERRY SPRINGER. Hosted by TIM VINCENT and NANCY O'DELL.
[Seven/6:30pm] Australia’s Got Talent. Grand Final. From musical virtuosi to spectacular circus acts, we've searched the nation for the hottest undiscovered talent. In tonight's GRAND FINAL, we will be announcing who Australia has decided is the winner of AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT, taking home a massive $250,000! Hosted by GRANT DENYER.
[Seven/7:30pm] Ugly Betty. LOSE THE BOSS? Betty struggles to pull together a last-minute Mode photo shoot with a famous couple and their baby, while a dejected Daniel recuperates from a hangover - and Sofia Reyes' rejection - at the Suarez house. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina and Marc go to greet the celebs at the airport and find themselves stranded in a dicey part of town with no money Guest starring SALMA HAYEK and ISAAC MIZRAHI.
[Seven/8:30pm] Grey’s Anatomy. FROM A WHISPER TO A SCREAM. A traumatic car accident fills the ER. Cristina has a crisis of conscience about her deceptive teamwork with Burke. Izzie pushes the boundaries of her probation. Guest starring GEORGE DZUNDZA.
[Seven/9:30pm] What About Brian? WHAT ABOUT ANGELO'S ASHES...The friends give loving tributes and recall fond memories at a friend's funeral. Brian's dad confronts Brian about his plans now that Zap Monkey has folded. Dave and Deena discuss getting a divorce. Adam continues to connect with Summer, the stripper he met at his bachelor party. Guest starring AMY JO JOHNSON and WILLIAM DEVANE.
[Seven/10:30pm] Cheaters.
[Nine/1:00pm] 2007 Australian Ironman Triathlon
[Nine/1:00pm] Movie: Last Time I saw Paris (US 1954) Elizabeth Taylor,.
[Nine/6:30pm] 20 to 1. Billion Dollar Ideas.
[Nine/7:30pm] 60 Minutes
[Nine/8:30pm] CSI. “Happenstance.”
[Nine/9:30pm] CSI Miami. “Curse of the Coffin.”
[Nine/1:30am Mon] Shopping for Love. “Out of the Closet 2”
[Ten/6:30pm] Big Brother.
[Ten/7:30pm] Big Brother. Full House. Big Brother has introduced you to the housemates, but just one week in, who would have thought he'd pull this trick! A special episode of Big Brother that will make you realise that he means business.
[Ten/8:30pm] Rove.
[Ten/9:30pm] Movie: American Pie: The Wedding. (US 2003) Rpt.
[ABC/3:00pm] Sanctuary. Having achieved worldwide recognition with a Golden Globe Award for her work with Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack for 'Gladiator', Lisa Gerrard's life and work has influenced and touched many people. From her beginnings with the 1980s group Dead Can Dance, through to her success as a Hollywood film composer and a solo artist, Lisa Gerrard's powerful vocal and musical style has captivated fans and filmgoers alike for 20 years. From her childhood amongst the multi-cultural sounds of 1960s Melbourne, her musical influences range from her Celtic ancestry, native Australia, her years living and working in Europe, through to the Middle East. Treating her voice truly as an instrument, used alongside orchestration, she is able to create musical emotions which are timeless. This film is the first intimate portrait of Lisa Gerrard, who shares her deepest most creative and emotional insights on all aspects of her life, beliefs and career. Based on the structure of alchemy, the film is presented in six parts, each signifying corner stones of her life and work. Contains many interviews with various people who have played a part in Lisa's life and career - including: Michael Mann (The Insider, Heat, Ali); Russell Crowe (Gladiator, The Insider); Hans Zimmer (Gladiator, Black Hawk Down); Graeme Revell (Sin City, 13th Warrior) and Mark Magidson (Baraka).
[ABC/7:30pm] Robin Hood. When a mysterious sniper murders innocent people, the finger is pointed at Robin Hood (Jonas Armstrong). The Sheriff (Keith Allen) is nearly killed, and uses this as an opportunity to incriminate Robin. He enlists his Master of Arms, De Fourtnoy (Kwame Kwei-Armah), to carry out more assassinations. As more innocent people are slain, Marian (Lucy Griffiths) investigates the chief suspects: De Fourtnoy and Lacey (Thomas Lockyer), the chief archer who bears a grudge against the Sheriff. When the day of the Sheriff's walkabout arrives, Robin spots the Nightwatchman acting strangely, but when he catches him it turns out to be Marian in disguise. She tells him that she knows who the real killer is.
The real killer confesses to only two of the murders and Robin confronts the Sheriff over the other killings. Once again Gisborne (Richard Armitage) destroys evidence of the Sheriff's crimes. Can Robin's good name be restored and Nottingham made safe again?
[ABC/8:30pm] Showbands. When the Golden Ballroom burned down on opening night, Tony Golden (Liam Cunningham) was left in serious debt. Now his lead singer has quit, the bank is calling in the loan and his long suffering landlady, Gemma (Tina Kellegher), is threatening to throw him out. Tony has completely run out of options when he stumbles upon Denise (Kerry Katona), a shy pub cleaner and wannabe singer whose mop doubles as a microphone. Denise's voice might be just the thing to save Tony and his ballroom. Tony firmly believes that Denise could be the next big thing - all he has to do is persuade her to lose the dungarees and the attitude, and don the dress, beehive and beads of a 60s showband songstress. Tony enlists the help of local singing sensation and "Irish Elvis" Ricky Duvall (Tom O'Suilleabhain) and his crazy manager, Frank (Don Wycherly). With Gemma's help, they train and restyle Denise and set off to conquer the local stages. But corruption and opposition bar their way as they fight to gain a foothold on the spotlit stage and complete "showband" domination. Tony's chief opponent Alan Rendall (Denis Conway) is the most powerful man in the local music business with 20 ballrooms to his credit and bands fighting to play his circuit. It is rumoured that he was responsible for the fire which destroyed the Golden Ballroom.
[ABC/10:15pm] Compass : What Would Jesus Drive?. A group of American Christians campaign against the USA's obsession with gas-guzzling cars.
[SBS/7:30pm] 2057- The World In 50 Years - The World – This three-part series looks at the impact scientific developments will have on us in 50 years time. In the final episode, new political alliances have replaced the power blocs of today. The exhaustion of oil and fossil fuels has impoverished once wealthy middle-eastern powers. Now the sunlight rich countries in the sub-Sahara export solar energy to the rest of the world. Regional wars flare up regularly over access to water and energy. Virtually all warfare is "asymmetric" - fought between small, mobile, technologically sophisticated armies and brutal militia. AI (artificial intelligence) weaponry and defence has developed to counter this but the most dangerous weaponry is now genetic. (From Germany, in English and German, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (FINAL) G CC WS
[SBS/8:30pm] The Gulf Stream And The Next Ice Age - This program explores the results of a recent American government report that believes that the collapse of thermohaline circulation (the global circulation of deep ocean currents) will take place around the year 2010 and impose a minor ice age on Europe. Could Dublin acquire a climate like Spitzberg, and London like that of Siberia? (From Greece, in English, French and Polish, English subtitles) (Documentary) G CC
[Movie One/8:30pm] Movie: Memoirs of a Geisha (US 2005)
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