MOVIE: The Best Of Times (2002)

SBS

Wed, 7 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, M, Crime, Movie, WS, Repeat

Although their characters and temperaments couldn't be less alike, 19-year olds Wei and Jie are cousins and best friends. They are also neighbours, living with their widower fathers and siblings in a suburb of Taipei. When Wei is promoted from the rank of nightclub parking valet to the rank of debt-collector in Brother Gu's gang, he persuades his boss to hire Jie to work alongside him. Taiwanese. Directed by Tso-chi Chang. Wing Fan, Meng-jie Gao

MOVIE: The Best Of Times (2002)

SBS HD

Wed, 7 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, M, Crime, Movie, WS, Repeat

Although their characters and temperaments couldn't be less alike, 19-year olds Wei and Jie are cousins and best friends. They are also neighbours, living with their widower fathers and siblings in a suburb of Taipei. When Wei is promoted from the rank of nightclub parking valet to the rank of debt-collector in Brother Gu's gang, he persuades his boss to hire Jie to work alongside him. Taiwanese. Directed by Tso-chi Chang. Wing Fan, Meng-jie Gao

MOVIE: The Incredible Shrinking Man

ABC1

Wed, 7 Jan 2009, 80 minutes, G, Movie, CC, Repeat

After an exposure to a strange mist, Scott Carey begins to shrink. After facing such trials as confounded doctors and his angry cat, he accidentally gets locked in the basement. Directed by Jack Arnold. Grant Williams

Temporary Close

ABC2

Wed, 7 Jan 2009, 365 minutes

Station Close

Home Shopping

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Shopping

Home shopping program

Home Shopping

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Shopping

Home shopping program

MADtv

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, M, Comedy

Can you imagine anything more zany and more hilariously peculiar than MAD magazine? Watch this space! A rotating cast of wacky guests headline this feast of comedy sketches and parodies.

Entertainment Tonight

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, Entertainment, HD, CC, Repeat

If Hollywood gossip is your thing, then E.T. is for you. All the latest scandals, fashions and break-ups, plus the occasional exclusive preview or interview.

Temporary Close

SBSNews

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 260 minutes

Station Close

Animal Cunning

Seven

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, Repeat

Balletic dolphins, logical parrots, memorable elephants, talkative killer sharks, playful polar bears and other examples of the real intelligence of animals, and the things they can do.

Animal Cunning

Seven HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, Repeat

Balletic dolphins, logical parrots, memorable elephants, talkative killer sharks, playful polar bears and other examples of the real intelligence of animals, and the things they can do.

MOVIE: Bad Lands (1939)

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 70 minutes, PG, Western, Movie, BW, Repeat

A posse in pursuit of Indians is stranded in the desert and must battle for survival. Directed by Lew Landers. Robert Barrat, Noah Beery Jr, Guinn Williams, Douglas Watson

Justice League Unlimited

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Animation, Adventure, HD

The combined powers of Batman, The Flash, The Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman were enough for them to rule the world. Or serve it. Luckily they choose to be good and protect the planet rather than subdue it.

Weatherwatch Overnight

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 205 minutes, Weather

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Weatherwatch Overnight

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 205 minutes, Weather

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Guthy-Renker Australia

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, Shopping

Another home shopping show.

Guthy-Renker Australia

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, Shopping

Another home shopping show.

Home Shopping

Seven

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Shopping

Home shopping program

Home Shopping

Seven HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Shopping

Home shopping program

MOVIE: Gildersleeve's Ghost (1944)

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, G, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Fantasy, BW, Repeat

Throckton P. Gildersleeve is running for office in this haunted house comedy-caper. He is aided in his efforts by two helpful ghosts and hindered by a pair of maniacal scientists and a disappearing showgirl. Directed by Gordon Douglas. Harold Peary, Marion Martin, Richard Le Grand

Kenneth Copeland

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Religion

American preacher Kenneth Copeland advocates his 'Faith Formula'.

Kenneth Copeland

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Religion

American preacher Kenneth Copeland advocates his 'Faith Formula'.

Infomercials

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, Shopping

Infotainment with infomercials.

Infomercials

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, Shopping

Infotainment with infomercials.

Life Today With James Robison

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Religion

Religious program

Life Today With James Robison

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Religion

Religious program

National Press Club Address ‘Patrick Dodson: Former Chair, Council For...’

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 65 minutes, Current Affairs, Repeat

The National Press Club Address presents speakers from all manner of backgrounds, dealing with political, social, sporting, artistic and religious issues.

Good Morning America

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 90 minutes, Current Affairs

All the overnight breaking news from ABC America's Washington news desk. Hosted by Diane Sawyer, Charlie Gibson and Robin Roberts in New York.

Good Morning America

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 90 minutes, Current Affairs

All the overnight breaking news from ABC America's Washington news desk. Hosted by Diane Sawyer, Charlie Gibson and Robin Roberts in New York.

This Is Your Day

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, G, Religion

American TV evangelist Benny Hinn presents his Christian miracle healings.

This Is Your Day

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, G, Religion

American TV evangelist Benny Hinn presents his Christian miracle healings.

NBC Today

Seven

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 90 minutes, G, News, WS, CC

Morning news program from the desk of the award winning NBC news team.

NBC Today

Seven HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 90 minutes, G, News, WS, CC

Morning news program from the desk of the award winning NBC news team.

The Early Show

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Entertainment

An infotainment program out of the US which spices up your early morning with a touch of gossip, a smidgin of news, a soupcon of the weather and a dash of finance.

The Early Show

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 120 minutes, Entertainment

An infotainment program out of the US which spices up your early morning with a touch of gossip, a smidgin of news, a soupcon of the weather and a dash of finance.

G.P. ‘A Hard Act To Follow’

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, PG, Drama, CC, Repeat

An excellent and insightful medical drama that provided interesting and enlightening insights into medical and social issues. Michael Craig, John McTiernan, Michael O'Neil, Sarah Chadwick.

National Nine Early Morning News

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News, CC

Morning news, sport and weather.

National Nine Early Morning News

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News, CC

Morning news, sport and weather.

Weatherwatch & Music

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 20 minutes, Weather

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Weatherwatch & Music

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 20 minutes, Weather

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Japanese News

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from NHK Tokyo, In Japanese, no subtitles.

Japanese News

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from NHK Tokyo, In Japanese, no subtitles.

Japanese News

SBSNews

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 40 minutes, News

News via satellite from NHK Tokyo, In Japanese, no subtitles.

Spicks And Specks ‘Movie Theme Special’

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, PG, Game Show, Music, CC, Repeat

Joining Adam Hills are Emily Browning, Bill Hunter, Shane Jacobson, Dave O'Neil and The Oompah Loompahs in this movie theme special.

Today

Nine

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 210 minutes, Variety, HD, CC

The giggles are the same and you could argue that they're better groomed at Today, However, it's six of one half a dozen of the other really. A magazine style format with a smattering of news, current affairs, celebrity goss and the scandal of the day to get the early morning juices flowing.

Today

Nine HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 210 minutes, Variety, HD, CC

The giggles are the same and you could argue that they're better groomed at Today, However, it's six of one half a dozen of the other really. A magazine style format with a smattering of news, current affairs, celebrity goss and the scandal of the day to get the early morning juices flowing.

Seven Early News

Seven

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News, WS, CC

In an attempt to get one over the competition, Channel 7 has launched their own early morning news edition. Tune in for the day's news headlines before the fluff rises on Sunrise.

Seven Early News

Seven HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News, WS, HD, CC

In an attempt to get one over the competition, Channel 7 has launched their own early morning news edition. Tune in for the day's news headlines before the fluff rises on Sunrise.

Hong Kong News

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 20 minutes, News

News via satellite from ATV Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

Hong Kong News

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 20 minutes, News

News via satellite from ATV Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

Cybergirl

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 25 minutes, G, Children, CC

The story of a fun loving teenager who just happens to be out of this world! When a teenage prototype plunges from space into the world of young Jackson Campbell, she changes his life and the fate of River City forever.

ABC News Breakfast

ABC2

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 180 minutes, News

The three-hour program, broadcast from Melbourne, will cover national and international news, analysis, debate, finance, sport and weather. The program will make full use of the ABC's national and international network of journalists - crossing live to ABC newsrooms around the country and the world. The ABC News Breakfast team includes Virginia Trioli, Barrie Cassidy and Joe O'Brien as co-hosts, Canberra correspondent Ben Worsley, sports presenter Paul Kennedy, with Vanessa O'Hanlon presenting weather.

Cantonese News

SBSNews

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 15 minutes, News

News via satellite from ATV Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

Sunrise

Seven

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 180 minutes, News, Variety, Live, WS, CC

David Koch, Melissa Doyle and Natalie Barr present news, business, sport, weather and some interesting insights into current events.

Sunrise

Seven HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 180 minutes, News, Variety, Live, WS, HD, CC

David Koch, Melissa Doyle and Natalie Barr present news, business, sport, weather and some interesting insights into current events.

Ten Early News

Ten

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, News, CC

What world are we waking up to? How are we doing in the cricket, the football, the golf, swimming, whatever? Records broken, failed attempts. Interest rates; should we buy, sell or emigrate? Political peccadillos; what are they up to now? And then there's Tomkat, Brangelina and the Kidmans. And when will summer finally show its face? Up to the minute news keeping us informed.

Ten Early News

Ten HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 60 minutes, News, CC

What world are we waking up to? How are we doing in the cricket, the football, the golf, swimming, whatever? Records broken, failed attempts. Interest rates; should we buy, sell or emigrate? Political peccadillos; what are they up to now? And then there's Tomkat, Brangelina and the Kidmans. And when will summer finally show its face? Up to the minute news keeping us informed.

Chinese News

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

Chinese News

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

Mandarin News

SBSNews

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

Sparkle Friends

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 5 minutes, G, Repeat

ABC Kids

Silversun ‘Hot Seat’

ABC1

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 20 minutes, C, Children, Drama, CC, Repeat

Mara is the star of the show when the Star Runner contacts Earth, which provokes petty jealousy among her friends. Also, our latest Silversun couple seal their relationship with a smooch. Ryan Corr, Sarah Walker, Karli Dinardo, Orpheus Pledger, Jesse Spence, Jeremy Stanford.

Filipino News

SBS

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News

Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

Filipino News

SBS HD

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 30 minutes, News

Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

Filipino News

SBSNews

Thu, 8 Jan 2009, 35 minutes, News

Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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