TV Guide

Movie: The Towering Inferno (1974)

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 200 minutes, PG, Action, Movie, WS, Repeat
(United States, English)
On now

The opening party for the world's tallest skyscraper turns into a desperate fight for survival when an electrical fire breaks out in a closet. With fire spreading quickly and the partygoers in a panic, the city's fire chief and the building's architect must work together to ensure lives are saved. This classic disaster movie set the box office alight when it was released in 1974. Directed by John Guillermin, Irwin Allen. Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, William Holden, Jennifer Jones

Ten News

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 90 minutes, News, Live, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

Ten's headline news broadcast presents all the news that's fit to print, or rather see. 60 minutes (30 on week-ends) of what's happening in the world with an emphasis on social issues, sports events and entertainment industry gossip.

Monster Fish ‘Alien Catfish’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, Fishing, WS, Series
(United States, English)

Zeb Hogan will go to any lengths and anywhere to check out this alien catfish, even into a war zone.

Wipeout ‘Contestants Are Dropping Like Flies’

GO!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Game Show, WS, Series
(United States, English)

The contestants must do a driving test; experience the Double Barrell; confront sea sponges and go through Total Carnage and the Wipeout Playset.

Hot Cities (2009) ‘Water, Water Everywhere...’

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, G, Documentary, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Bangladesh is one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. It is constantly battered by cyclones, coastal surges, overflowing rivers and violent downpours. Climate refugees from across the country are pouring into the capital, Dhaka. But Bangladesh is fighting back. In rural areas communities are developing new and ingenious ways of coping with climate change to help people survive, easing the pressure on the country's capital.

Hot Cities (2009) ‘Water, Water Everywhere...’

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, G, Documentary, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Bangladesh is one of the countries most seriously affected by climate change. It is constantly battered by cyclones, coastal surges, overflowing rivers and violent downpours. Climate refugees from across the country are pouring into the capital, Dhaka. But Bangladesh is fighting back. In rural areas communities are developing new and ingenious ways of coping with climate change to help people survive, easing the pressure on the country's capital.

Seven News

Seven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, Live, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

Daily dose of international, national and local news, sport, weather and human interest stories. Up to the minute news about anything, anywhere, anytime.

On The Buses (1973) ‘The Visit’

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, Comedy, Cult, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

When Blakey's Mum comes to stay, they see that unpleasantness runs in the family. Mum and Olive bear it for as long as they can, but there are limits. Reg Varney, Stephen Lewis.

ABC News

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

Last Chance To See ‘Aye-Aye’

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, Travel, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)
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Stephen Fry and naturalist Mark Carwardine continue their adventure in search of animals on the edge of extinction around the globe. In this episode they travel to Madagascar in search of the mysterious nocturnal lemur, the Aye-aye. The boys visit Nosy Mangabe, an idyllic island where Mark encountered Aye-aye on his original visit with Douglas Adams. Stephen Fry, Mark Carwardine

Five Minutes More

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 5 minutes, G, Children, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

The gentle tale of five best friends who live on a beautiful patchwork quilt and take us on wonderful journeys and adventures. From the familiar world of the child's bedroom, Faraway the Aardvark, Louisa the Polar Bear, Florrie the Dog, Sam the Monkey and Georgie the Penguin lead us into one of the quilt's many patches... and another world.

Deadly 60 (2009) ‘South Africa 3’

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Documentary, Nature, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Steve Backshall tries to find Great White sharks on an inflatable boat, however, the rough weather of the Southern Cape forces him and his team on a trip inland to an animal sanctuary. Steve Backshall

Sabrina, The Teenage Witch ‘Mrs Kraft’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, Repeat
(United States, English)

Sabrina does some re-matchmaking for Mr. Kraft and the woman who was once his wife. Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick

National Nine News

Nine

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

The latest local, national and international news, plus sports stories and weather forecasts for the days ahead.

I Fish

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Lifestyle, Fishing, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Hosted by Paul Worsteling, this series is for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and fishing experience.

A Fork In The Mediterranean ‘Greece’

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Travel, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Kythera is the idyllic Greek island of Aphrodite, goddess of love. But what is the reality of living on such a small island? Pria meets both locals who are scratching a living from the soil and the new arrivals who have come in search of a dream.

Drive It!

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Lifestyle, Series
(English)

Drive It! brings you all the major new arrivals on the automobile market. What car's going to be available when, which cars are worth the money and what's really original about the new cars on the block?

Miffy And Friends

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 10 minutes, G, Children, Cartoon, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Miffy, the little rabbit and her friends Snuffy, Farmer John, Poppy Pig and many others, help children to learn about colours, numbers, different shapes and songs while having fun discovering the world around them

Mr Moon

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 15 minutes, G, Cartoon, Animation, CC, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Mr Moon travels around in his super-fast rocket with his friends McCloud, Silva Star, Gold Star and Sunny looking after his night time

How To Train Your Dragon Comes Alive

Seven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Entertainment, Animation, WS, CC
(Australia, English)
On now

Those animatronic dinosaurs at back and they're bigger and better than ever. They will appear at the Allphones Arena, Sydney.

Megastructures ‘USS Virginia’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, WS, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)
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This super-submarine has the power to remain unmoving and undetected underwater for three months. In another vessel the the cabin fever must be terrible, but in one that is so comprehensively equipped with all the cutting edge paraphernalia for killing a vast quantity of human beings at once, it would be reasonable to expect that it has adequate recreation facilities.

Down To Earth ‘O Best Beloved’

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Entertainment, WS, Series
(United Kingdom, English)
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Brian is underwhelmed by Faith's news and Sarah goes to a dance.

Foreign Correspondent

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, Current Affairs, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)
On now

Each week Foreign Correspondent takes you on a unique journey to places few others venture, for a colourful look at the culture and lifestyle of people who don't usually make international headlines.

In The Night Garden (2009) ‘Where Did Makka Pakka's Sponge Go?’

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Children, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)
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In the Night Garden explores the magical place that exists between waking and sleeping in a child's imagination. Like a nursery rhyme picture book for television, it is a place inhabited by a community of toy characters that care for each other and have fun together.

The Slammer

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Children, Entertainment, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)
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The Slammer is a variety children's show set in a fictitious prison for entertainers. The inmates are given the chance to earn their freedom by performing to a panel of children in the ‘Freedom Show'. The children are asked to score each act and the winner is allowed to walk free. The Slammer is hosted by ‘The Governor' who always wears a white suit with a golden bow tie, and fulfils his duties by hosting the Freedom Show and occasionally quizzing audience members about their views on the ‘Performing Prisoners'.

Everybody Loves Raymond (1997) ‘The Children's Book’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)
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A very smelly can of worms is opened when Ray and Debra decide to co-write a children's book, and their collaboration deteriorates into competition, where each believes they can write a better book on their own. That's bad enough, but then Ally has to judge the books. There's enough therapy fodder in that for a lifetime. Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle

Top Gear USA ‘America's Toughest Trucks’

GO!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Lifestyle, Motor Sport, Series
(United States, English)
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Tanner, Rutledge and Adam go to the harshest American environment they can think of - Alaska - and put American trucks through their paces, to see which ones can actually go through their paces in such a harsh environment. Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood

Australia's Funniest Home Video Show

Nine

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Entertainment, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)
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The things people point a video camera at! More often than not you'll be doubled over with laughter.... or wincing in sympathy. Hosted by Shelley Craft.

The WWE Experience

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Sport, Wrestling, WS, Series
(United States, English)
On now

Jack Korpela hosts the review of wrestling events featured on Raw, SmackDown and WWE NXT.

World News Australia

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)
On now

Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international stories of the day in Australia's only world news service.

World News Australia

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)
On now

Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international stories of the day in Australia's only world news service.

My Cypriot Kitchen ‘Easter’

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Cooking, Food/Wine, Series
(United Kingdom, English)
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Television host and author Tonia Buxton takes us on a culinary journey back to her ancestral homeland of Cyprus. In the first episode, it is Easter in Cyprus - a hugely important time for Cypriots that involves a range of rituals and celebrations; both religious and gastronomic. Tonia returns to her family village, where they prepare special dishes and traditional Easter cakes, before heading to the local churches for a midnight Easter mass.

Young Talent Time

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Entertainment, Real Life, Variety, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)
On now

The show that was a hit for 17 years returns! Produced by previous host Johnny Young and hosted by former Australian Idol contestant Rob Mills, YTT features a regular group of young performers, a weekly junior talent quest and special guest performers. Rob Mills

Histrionics

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Entertainment, Series
(Australia, English)
On now

Histrionics is Australia's only History Quiz Show featuring high school students. Eight schools compete in a knockout competition that involves students from years 7, 8, 9, and 10 and covers Ancient, Medieval and Australian history. 

Movie: Shark Tale (2004)

Seven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 120 minutes, G, Comedy, Animation, Family, WS, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

A family of Mafioso sharks are thrown into turmoil when the eldest son is killed in an anchor accident. The Don isn't happy with the idea of handing over the family business to his other son Lenny, who's a soft-hearted vegetarian. Meanwhile, a lowly fish named Oscar has taken credit for the shark slaying and is now a local celebrity. Directed by Vicky Jenson. Will Smith, Renee Zellweger, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie

ABC News

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

ABC News

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

Whites

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Drama, Comedy, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Set in the high pressured kitchen of a beautiful country house hotel, brand new UK comedy series Whites follows the trials and tribulations of head chef Roland White and his sous chef Bib. Alan Davies, Katherine Parkinson, Darren Boyd, Maggie Steed, Stephen Wight

Big Babies ‘Rainy Day’

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 15 minutes, G, Children, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

The Frankenstein movie Rocco and Brooks are watching gives Budge the idea to make a 'Frankenbudge' which will help him collect biscuits. But once brought to life, 'Frankenbudge' has other plans... Martin Collins, Spencer Jones

Everybody Loves Raymond (1997) ‘High School’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Ray married one of the popular kids at school and he never even knew it. This puts an entirely different complexion on their marriage. Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle

My Cypriot Kitchen ‘Foraging and Goats’

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Cooking, Food/Wine, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

Tonia Buxton continues her culinary journey through her ancestral homeland of Cyprus. In this episode, Tonia visits the Paphos region of Cyprus where she goes foraging for wild herbs and vegetables with her friend George, before they cook an ancient pork recipe together. She milks a goat and uses the milk to learn how to make Anari, one of her favourite Cypriot cheeses

Living On The Coast

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, G, Lifestyle, Series
(Australia, English)

Living on the Coast is a travel and lifestyle show that focuses on the local issues, stories, events, history, people and places of the Shoalhaven area on the NSW South Coast. It looks at the passion locals have for the region, their community and the coastal lifestyle.

MAL.COM ‘Holly Makes Five’

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 15 minutes, G, Children, Comedy, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Holly moves in when she loses her job and the kids lose both their freedom and their minds. Luke Ledger, Ruby Hall, Gwy McKenna, Geoff Paine

Mighty Movers ‘Space Machines’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, WS, Series
(United States, English)

Even satellite launch rockets need to get to point B from point A if they're to launch objects into outer space. What kind of movers can get them there?

Heartbeat (2003) ‘Music of the Spheres’

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Drama, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Steve falls in love with the daughter of a visiting Polish musician. Can he convince her to stay in Aidensfield? Derek Fowlds

State To State Summer

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, Current Affairs, CC, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Stories from all corners of Australia - the best feature stories of 2011 from the states and territories.

New Tricks (2010) ‘Left Field’

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Entertainment, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

When the team are approached by a known paedophile, John Davies, who confesses to the abduction and murder of a 5-year-old boy 25 years ago, they find themselves in the unusual position of having to prove he didn't do it. The boy's parents have since split up and have followed very different paths, she is a human rights advocate while he has become a staunch advocate of men's rights. Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Alun Armstrong

Alex: A Passion for Life

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 50 minutes, G, Documentary, CC, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Alex: A Passion For Life continues the story of inspirational, cystic fibrosis sufferer Alex Stobbs. Alex is now 18, and the incurable lung disease he has suffered since childhood, is steadily getting worse. But against incredible odds Alex has achieved his ambition to study music at King’s College in Cambridge University, where he also sings as a choral scholar in one of the most celebrated choirs in the world.

Good Game: SP

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 25 minutes, G, Children, Entertainment, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

This is the teen sibling to ABC2’s Good Game – the show for gamers, by gamers. Join Stephanie Bendixsen or ‘Hex', as she is better known in the gaming world and Good Game's Steven ‘Bajo' O'Donnell for the latest gaming news and events, top gaming tips, reviews and more.

Frasier ‘The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl - Part 2’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Kate and Frasier's determination to put the brakes on their relationship is destroyed at the first and all-too-public hurdle. You'd think that Frazier would have tumbled to the dangers of having sex in the radio booth by now. And although Seattle has no doubt as to the identity of Bad Boy, who is Dirty Girl? Kelsey Grammar, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin, Joh Mahoney, Moose.

Antiques Roadshow ‘Highclere Castle 1 - Part 1’

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Lifestyle, WS, CC, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

The largest mansion in Hampshire, it boasts a garden designed by Capability Browne. In relative terms, it is a mere stripling, dating from Victorian times, however it was constructed on the site of a house which in turn was placed on the foundations of a medieval palace from the 8th century, belonging to the Bishops of Winchester. Ah, now that's more like it.

Movie: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)

GO!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 150 minutes, PG, Comedy, Adventure, Western, WS, Repeat
(United States, English)

Mitch is about to hit the Big Four-O, uh oh.... or it would've been if he hadn't already rediscovered his smile at a Dude Ranch and delivered his jogging mate and pet bull, Norman. So Mitch is pretty happy with the way things stand until he comes across a treasure map showing the location of Curly's Dad's purloined gold. So it's back to the desert for he, Phil and Glen, where they encounter a couple of bad guys and a bloke named Duke who bears such a powerful resemblance to Curly that they could almost be twins. Oh wait...they are. Directed by Paul Weiland. Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palance

Rugby League: Indigenous All Stars v NRL All Stars ‘2012’

Nine

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 135 minutes, Sport, Rugby League, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

In the 2010 All Stars match, the Indigenous team thoroughly trounced the NRL All Stars. In 2011 the NRL All Stars returned the favour. The 2012 event will return to Skilled Park to see which team is about to make it two out of three.

Fear Factor

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Game Show, Series
(United States, English)

For the chance to win $50,000, these 3 men and 3 women are prepared to endure the most gruelling mental and physical pain ever seen on television. To refuse any bizarre stunt is to be eliminated. To accept, is to risk life, limb and at times, sanity.

Letters And Numbers Bitesize

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 5 minutes, G, Entertainment, Game Show, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

A bite-sized morsel of SBS's Letters and Numbers quiz program. Hosted by Richard Morecroft

Letters And Numbers Bitesize

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 5 minutes, G, Entertainment, Game Show, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

A bite-sized morsel of SBS's Letters and Numbers quiz program. Hosted by Richard Morecroft

Who Do You Think You Are? ‘HHP Jabulani Tsambo: Singing in...’

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, Biography, Historical, WS, CC, Series
(South Africa, English)

This series delves into the family history of some well-known South African faces, tracing their ancestry and revealing secrets and surprises from their pasts. As they discover more about who's who in their family, they get to know themselves better. In this episode, popular South African rapper Jabulani Tsambo (aka Hip Hop Pantsula) goes in search of his family's past.

Talkin' Bout Your Generation ‘Guests - Mary Coustas, Stephen K,...’

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 70 minutes, PG, Entertainment, Game Show, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Shaun Micallef and the various GEN members are back for a roaring good time. Celebrity guests joining the fun include actress Mary Coustas for the Baby Boomers, Gen X comedian Stephen K. Amos and Gen Y actress Jordi Gordon. Shaun Micallef

Singer Songwriter Series

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Music, Series
(Australia, English)

The Singer Songwriter Series is an evolutionary brand created to identify, develop and spotlight the future of the Australian music industry. Providing a platform for artists to perform their original music in front of a live audience, 'SSS' introduces the public to the emerging artists of Australia. It is brought to you by REM Records & Television Sydney.

Monster Moves (2005) ‘Long Loads’

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

In Nebraska, two of America's longest locomotives are taken off the rails for a journey through tight city streets to the top of a hill, while another team in the New Mexico Desert moves a railway station two miles after sawing it in half.

Monster Moves (2005) ‘Long Loads’

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

In Nebraska, two of America's longest locomotives are taken off the rails for a journey through tight city streets to the top of a hill, while another team in the New Mexico Desert moves a railway station two miles after sawing it in half.

News On 3

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 5 minutes, News
(Australia, English)

An action-packed bulletin, featuring the top news stories and issues of the day. Nathan Bazley

Four Corners ‘Standen: The Inside Man’

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 45 minutes, Current Affairs, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

The story behind the police investigation that brought down Mark Standen, one of Australia's top crime fighting law enforcement officers. He was considered a crime busting untouchable, a man at the heart of the nation's war on drugs. He had access to the very best police intelligence on organised crime both here and overseas. But some time in the past decade Mark Standen turned bad.

The Tribe

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 75 minutes, G, Youth, CC, Series, Repeat
(New Zealand, English)

In a post-apocalyptic world a mysterious virus has annihilated the adult population and children are left to fend for themselves in a primitive and chaotic new era.

Everybody Loves Raymond (2002) ‘The Skit’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Debra and Ray do a spot-on send up of Marie and Frank in front of their party guests but they don't find it so amusing when the tables are turned. Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle

Tropfest ‘Money’

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 10 minutes, Short Film, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

Sydney's annual short film festival (now the biggest in the world) originated against a blank wall at the Tropicana Cafe in Kings Cross. The films can be no longer than seven minutes and must contain an allusion to the Tropfest Signature Item.

Shockwave

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, WS, Series
(United States, English)

Jerry Thompson has made an in-depth study of the Cascadia subduction zone off North America's West Coast, which has the potential to create a megathrust earthquake which would make Japan's magnitude 9 on the Richter scale earthquake look like a ripple on the surface of a lake. Since this earthquake WILL happen, the major question is, what responses have the authorities put in place to deal with it. Or is this just another Katrina lurking in the wings?

Taggart (1999) ‘Bloodlines’

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 130 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, Murder, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Susan Keller is finally released from prison after completing her sentence for murder. But now that she's free, her family suddenly begin to die one, by one. Was she released too early - was her time simply not long enough?

Accused (2010) ‘Helen's Story’

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 65 minutes, M, Drama, CC, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

Helen Ryland is distraught to discover her only son has been killed during his first day of work. While her husband is consumed by grief, she sets out to discover how the accident happened. Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi, Alfie Allen, Tina O'Brien, Peter Wight.

Movie: The Lion In Winter (2003)

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 120 minutes, PG, Drama, Movie, Historical, CC
(United States, English)

Based on an award-wining play, which was famously filmed in 1968 with Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole, this two-part mini-series focuses on the machinations of the royal French court circa 1183. King Henry wants his weak-willed youngest son, John, to inherit the throne but his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, much prefers their other son, the future Richard Lionheart. This displeases not only their remaining son, Geoffrey, but also the other players in court who each have their own agendas, including King Philip and the beautiful but ruthless Alais. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. Glenne Close, Patrick Stewart, Andrew Howard, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Yuliya Vysotskaya

Frasier (1995) ‘The Last Time I Saw Maris’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

The marriage of Niles and Maris is firmly on the rocks and headed for divorce court after Niles stands up for himself. Roz is not amused when someone nominates her as a possible Star Trek character. Kelsey Grammar, David Hyde Pierce Kelsey Grammar, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves, Peri Gilpin, Joh Mahoney, Moose.

CSI: NY (2007) ‘A Daze of Wine and Roaches’

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

CSI is called in after a woman dies at a UN fundraiser. However, Mac's investigative powers are being curtailed by diplomatic protocol. Elsewhere, Lindsay and Danny are concentrating on the death of a chef, who was stabbed with a corkscrew. Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper. Gary Sinise, Sela Ward, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap, Robert Joy, Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill, Jsu Garcia, Karina Lombard

Cops ‘Adults Only’

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Real Life, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

You've heard of race cam. This is cop cam! Join real cops as they chase, apprehend and charge real villains. Witness the victims' trauma, the police officers' danger and the criminals' startling boldness in this adrenalin charged real life drama.

Who Is Harry Nilsson?

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 80 minutes, PG, Documentary, Arts & Culture, Music, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

This documentary explores the enigmatic life of Grammy Award-winning singer Harry Nilsson. Whilst hitting the highs of artistic achievement with 'Nilsson Schmilsson' as well as the lows of alcoholism and hell raising, Nilsson remained to the end an iconic figure. It includes interviews with Robin Williams, Yoko Ono, Randy Newman and many more

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Mystery, Movie, Series
(English)

Two brothers lose their mother to an incurable disease. With the power of "alchemy" they try to resurrect her. The process fails, and as a toll for using this type of alchemy, the older brother, Edward Elric loses his left leg while the younger brother, Alphonse Elric loses his entire body. To save his brother, Edward sacrifices his right arm and is able to affix his brother's soul to a suit of armor. With the help of a family friend, Edward receives metal limbs - "automail" - to replace his lost ones. With that, Edward vows to search for the Philosopher's Stone to return the brothers to their original bodies.

RocKwiz ‘Anika Moa & Dave Dobbyn’

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, PG, Game Show, Music, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Aussie and international rock's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best trivia 'tragics' to battle for the weekly title of RocKwiz's biggest brains. Hosted by actress and comedienne Julia Zemiro, this week's guests are Anika Moa and Dave Dobbyn.

RocKwiz ‘Anika Moa & Dave Dobbyn’

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, PG, Game Show, Music, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Aussie and international rock's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best trivia 'tragics' to battle for the weekly title of RocKwiz's biggest brains. Hosted by actress and comedienne Julia Zemiro, this week's guests are Anika Moa and Dave Dobbyn.

The Graham Norton Show

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Entertainment, Talk Show, Comedy, CC, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

Irish comedian Graham Norton brings us a celebrity talk show focusing on the people, places and things that make up our current celebrity culture. Graham Norton

Indigenous Quarter

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 15 minutes, Current Affairs, Series
(Australia, English)

Join Miriam Corowa for a look at the latest Indigenous news. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program does contain images and voices of people who have died.)

Movie: Air Force One (1999)

Seven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 150 minutes, M, Action, Drama, Movie, WS, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

When Air Force One is taken by terrorists, with the US President and his family on board, it looks like game, set and match for the bad guys. But that's reckoning without President Marshall, who's one tough cookie (remember, this is fiction) and not about to let a bunch of communists get the better of the good old U.S of A. First he makes himself scarce, and then he picks off the terrorists, one by one, showing the bad guys and the rest of the world exactly why he got the gig in the first place. (Of course the female Vice President only proves it's a fantasy). Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewson, Paul Guilfoyle, Jurgen Prochnow

ABC News

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

Everybody Loves Raymond (1997) ‘The Letter’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

In the heat of the moment, Debra writes a candid letter to Marie. Ray desperately tries to get it back before his Mother reads it and all hell breaks loose. Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle

Temporary Close

ABC3

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 165 minutes, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Station Close

Mega Disasters (2008) ‘Toxic Cloud’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, WS, Series
(United States, English)

What would a chemical spill really mean if it happened near your town? Take a close look at the potential dangers of chemical based industries and the efforts to find safer alternatives. J.V. Martin, Roger Tilling

The World This Week

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, Current Affairs, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

A review of the ABC's best international news stories.

Star Trek: Voyager (1995) ‘Learning Curve’

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Sci-Fi, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

The Maquis are struggling to change their ways and abide by Starfleet protocol. An act of selfless bravery, after the ship runs into trouble, inspires cooperation and flexibility between the two sides. Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson

CSI: Miami (2008) ‘Cheating Death’

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

The paper thin walls of a hotel room weren't enough to block the noise from the people in the other room. In the meantime, office high spirits compromise the closing of a case. David Caruso, Khandi Alexander, Emily Procter. David Caruso, Emily Procter

48 Hours

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Current Affairs
(United States, English)

The CBS-created current affairs program, 48 Hours, has been around since 1988, so it's a formula which has clearly worked. It's main area of interest appears to be in the True Crime genre.

Movie: Red Cliff (2008) ‘Part One’

SBS HD

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 150 minutes, TBA, Drama, Movie, Historical, CC, Series
(China, Mandarin, English subtitles)

The first chapter of legendary director John Woo's two-part action epic centring on politics and war in 3rd century China. Scheming and manipulative prime minister Cao Cao is attempting to unify the country, and in doing so overthrow the authority of a young and politically impotent emperor. Winner of five 2009 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by John Woo. Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang

Movie: Red Cliff (2008) ‘Part One’

SBS ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 150 minutes, TBA, Drama, Movie, Historical, CC, Series
(China, Mandarin, English subtitles)

The first chapter of legendary director John Woo's two-part action epic centring on politics and war in 3rd century China. Scheming and manipulative prime minister Cao Cao is attempting to unify the country, and in doing so overthrow the authority of a young and politically impotent emperor. Winner of five 2009 Hong Kong Film Awards. Directed by John Woo. Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Fengyi Zhang

Crossfire

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Entertainment, Series
(English)

Topical debate show.

The Jonathan Ross Show

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 45 minutes, M, Entertainment, Talk Show, CC, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

Jonathan Ross presents an entertaining show featuring comedy, celebrity chat and the latest music. Jonathan Ross

An Idiot Abroad ‘Bucket List: Desert Island’

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Comedy, Travel, WS, CC, Series
(United Kingdom, English)

Pilkington is back and this time he is in control, well sort of. This time he is off to Vanuatu, the happiest place on earth. Will the islanders' good cheer rub off on him? Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington

Movie: Batman Begins (2005)

Nine

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 175 minutes, M, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, WS, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, never quite recovered from seeing his parents murdered when he was a little boy. Now he pretends to be a spoilt, shallow playboy by day while fighting against crime by night. But Batman's daredevil pursuits have made him many enemies, not least of which is psychopathic psychiatrist, Scarecrow. A grown up comic book movie for people who usually don't like comic book movies. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes

Movie: Chaotic Ana (2007)

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 125 minutes, MA, Drama, Movie, Repeat
(Spain, Spanish , English subtitles)

Ana, an artist, leaves her hippie life of Ibiza for Madrid and eventually arrives in New York. As her journey progresses she is confronted with memories and images of young women meeting violent deaths throughout history. Directed by Julio Medem . Manuela Velles, Charlotte Rampling, Nicolas Cazale

ABC News

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

Movie: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

GO!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 110 minutes, PG, Comedy, Movie, WS, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

As if the Police Academy graduates weren't incompetent enough, the powers that be have added civilian volunteers to the mix, just to ensure absolutely nothing goes to plan... that is, if the plan was ever supposed to succeed. Steve Guttenberg, Michael Winslow, Sharon Stone Directed by Jim Drake. Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Bobcat Goldthwait

Asylum

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, M, Music, Series
(Australia, English)

Take a ride through the Australian Music Industry with Nicole Christine, Paul Egan and Jeremy Dooley, as they cover the local music scene! The team report on location at concerts and music festivals, covering events, talking exclusively with the bands, getting the vibe from fans and bringing you the hottest new music videos from up and coming Aussie artists. Giving exposure to independent Australian musos, Asylum includes music of all genres from both established and indie acts.

Ashes To Ashes (2010) ‘Episode 3.2’

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, M, Drama, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

When DC Chris Skelton opens CID's post and discovers a human hand, DCI Gene Hunt and his team find they have a murder to solve. The only defining feature on the severed hand is a strange burn mark and DI Alex Drake and the team discover there have been a string of single women murdered across the country, each left with the same crescent-moon shaped burn. It seems all the women had one thing in common; they were members of the Crescent Moon Dating Agency. Marshall Lancaster, Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes

The Universe (2009) ‘10 Ways to Destroy the Earth’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, WS, Series
(United States, English)

In line with the gloomy predictions of 2012, we explore the science behind these phenomenal disasters.

Australian Story Classics ‘Colours of Caroline’

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, Real Life, News, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Follow the appalling events that lead a healthy new mother from the birth of her healthy 3rd child to death 'by neglect' in a period of a few weeks.

Movie: On The Waterfront (1954)

ABC2

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 110 minutes, M, Movie, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

This timeless classic is based on a series of Pulitzer prize-winning newspaper articles, chronicling the conflict between a corrupt labour boss and a crusading Catholic priest. Highlighting this gripping film is one of Marlon Brando's signature performances. Directed by Elia Kazan. Lee J. Cobb, Marlon Brando, Karl Malden

The Loop

Eleven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 150 minutes, PG, Entertainment, Music, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Viral videos, Top Twenty hits, film reviews and anything that's going down in the Twitter-sphere. Present by Scott Tweedie. Scott Tweedie

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008) ‘Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda’

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

When the wife of a convicted murderer is found dead, it's up to the CSI to establish the how ... and the why ... of her death. Perhaps the motive lies in her husband's original crime. In the meantime, what's to become of Natalie Davis? William L. Petersen, Marg Helgenberger.

Basketball: NBL ‘2011/12 - Round 18: Gold Coast Blaze v...’

ONE

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 120 minutes, Sport, Basketball, WS, Series
(Australia, English)

The Wollongong Hawks make their way north to meet the Gold Coast Blaze at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. And there's no doubt that the Blaze fully intend to send the Hawks home with thoroughly singed feathers.

Underground Sounds

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, MA, Music, Series
(Australia, English)

Underground Sounds is a metal influenced music show featuring bands, soloists, artists, engineers, music teachers and informational segments from all over the globe plus interviews from local events, music videos, battle of the bands and more. Join hosts Shane and Kelli as they showcase underground bands from near and far with a strong focus on discovering local acts.

Rome (2005) ‘Caesarion’

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 70 minutes, M, Drama, Mini Series, Historical, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(United Kingdom, English)

Julius Caesar believes he and his legion can easily defeat the Egyptian boy king Ptolemy. But he hadn't counted on being presented with the decapitated head of Pompey Magnus on arrival. Or on the seductive wiles of the King's sister, Cleopatra. Kevin McKidd, Ciaran Hinds, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Max Pirkis. Kevin McKidd, Ciaran Hinds, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Max Pirkis, Tobias Menzies

Movie: The Interpreter (2005)

Ten

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 140 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, Thriller, CC, Repeat
(United States, English)

Silvia Broom is working as a translator at the United Nations when she overhears a damning conversation between two men planning to assassinate the dictator of an African nation. However, Secret Service Agent Tobin Keller isn't sure whether to trust her or not. Silvia is obviously hiding a secret about her own family and a tragic event from the past. Directed by Sydney Pollack. Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen, Yvan Attal

ABC News

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC, Series
(Australia, English)

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

Rage

ABC1

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 345 minutes, MA, Music, Series
(Australia, English)

From late night until dawn, sit back in your favourite armchair and watch the latest in music videos from around the world.

Conan ‘Guests - John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Evanescence’

GEM

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 55 minutes, M, Talk Show, WS, Series
(United States, English)

After being controversially ousted from his previous gig on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien is back in another late night slot, where guest stars will lock wits, embarrass themselves and cringe beneath his gaze. John Krasinski, Jenny Slate, Evanescence

That 70's Show ‘Who's Been Sleeping Here?’

Seven

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, PG, Sitcom, CC, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Jackie and Hyde are delighted to be Betsy's godparents, but that kind of leaves Donna and Eric in the cold. And what solution does Kitty come up with which makes a lot of sense for Fez and Kelso? Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Wilmer Valderrama. Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama

Unsolved Mysteries ‘Psychic Vision Incriminates Woman / Man...’

7mate

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 60 minutes, M, Documentary, Drama, Crime, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

An American television program, hosted by Robert Stack, from 1987 until 2002, and later by Dennis Farina, starting in 2008, Unsolved Mysteries investigates real-life mysteries using a documentary format. These include criminal cases, lost loves, unexplained history and paranormal matters. Watch for Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, Kurt Cobain and Billy the Kid. Robert Stack.

Foreign Correspondent

ABC News

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, Current Affairs, WS, CC, Series, Repeat
(Australia, English)

Each week Foreign Correspondent takes you on a unique journey to places few others venture, for a colourful look at the culture and lifestyle of people who don't usually make international headlines.

Schadenfreude

TVS

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 30 minutes, M, Entertainment, Series

Tales of woe of c-list actor Rodney Diggler.

Movie: The Texican (1996)

7TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 115 minutes, PG, Western, Movie, WS, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Family ties bring wanted fugitive Jess Carlin out of hiding in search of a powerful adversary. What awaits him north of the border? Directed by Lesley Slander. Broderick Crawford, Diana Lorys, Aldo Sambrell, Antonio Casas, Juan Antonio Peral, Helga Genth, Luz Márquez, Jorge Rigaud, Luis Induni

South Park (2003) ‘All About the Mormons?’

GO!

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 20 minutes, M, Comedy, Animation, Series, Repeat
(United States, English)

Stan is chosen to beat up the new kid in class, a Mormon boy named Gary. Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Movie: Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008)

SBS TWO

Sat, 4 Feb 2012, 95 minutes, MA, Thriller, Movie, CC, Repeat
(Iceland, Icelandic, English subtitles)

Kristofer is stuck in a dull everyday routine, working as a security guard, after he got fired from the freight ship he worked on for smuggling alcohol. Faced with money problems, he is tempted to accept the help of his friend, Steingrimur, to get his old job back. He decides to take his chances on one last smuggling job on a freighter to Rotterdam. Directed by Oskar Jonasson . Baltasar Kormákur, Lilja Nott Porarinsdottir and Ingvar Eggert Sigurosson