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Wednesday, 8 February 2012
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111 HITS
6:30pm
Prisoner (M)

Meg returns to Wentworth as a warden. Sandy concocts a plan to get Bea on side and secure her position. Lizzie takes drastic measures to stop the harassment.

7:30pm
Friends (PG)

Rachel panics at a party in anticipation of her baby's birth when she realises how unprepared she is to care for an infant. She reluctantly agrees to allow her mother to move in to help her, upsetting Ross.

ABC2 / ABC4    
ART Variety
6:30pm
Arabic Series (PG)

Drama Series.

7:30pm
Yasin Fi Moustashfa Al Majaneen (PG)

Variety.

Al Jazeera
6:30pm
Press Review (PG)

News Discussion.

7pm
News Bulletin (PG)

World News.

Animal Planet
6:30pm
Animal Cops: Detroit (M)

Investigators Ramos and MacDonald must deal with a brutal case of animal cruelty after a man stabbed a puppy to death. Hairston and Dowe respond to allegations that a man has beaten a dog and locked it in the trunk of his car.

7:30pm
My Extreme Animal Phobia (M)

Donyale's fear of moths is so severe that all family activities are planned around avoiding them. Tino is reduced to tears by even the sight of a lizard. And Luann's fear of birds prevents her from joining her family in enjoying the outdoors.

Antenna Pacific
4pm
Proino Ant1 (PG)

Current Affairs.

7:30pm
Ine Stigmes (PG)

Drama Series.

Arena
6pm
Bethenny Getting Married? (M)

With only a few weeks until motherhood, Bethenny realises she's not fully prepared for the baby's arrival. She completes a crash-course in child care with maternity guru Rosie Pope just as her water breaks - four weeks before her due date! Jason rushes Bethenny to the hospital, and after 12 hours of labour, they are ready for the newest member of their family to enter the world.

7pm
Entertainment Tonight (PG)

Catch breaking news, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes first looks, and Hollywood's hottest stories from the worlds of film, television, fashion and interactive media. Streamed direct from the US.

Arena +2
6pm
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (PG)

With a dazzling array of celebrity interviews, Ellen brings her unique brand of hilarity to talk show TV. Take a fresh look at the world according to Ellen.

7pm
The Jerry Springer Show (M)

DJ says that he's been trying to make his relationship with his baby's mother, Angel, work for some time, but he just can't do it anymore. He's ready to admit to her that despite their child together, he's ready to leave her for his ex-girlfriend Cristina. But will Angel allow the father of her child to just walk out the door with another woman? Then, Kassie says that she's desperate to keep her husband Michael after he cheated on her with a woman named Stephanie. But what Kassie, Michael and Stephanie don't know is that Stephanie's twin sister has also been sleeping with Michael without him knowing her true identity. How will Michael react when he finds out he's been cheating with a twin?

Aurora Community Channel
6:30pm
My Community (M)

Every community consists of many stories, many faces. These thought provoking short stories reflect all the issues, events and unsung heroes who make up our Australian community.

7pm
Scrap It TV (PG)

For everyone from beginner to expert. Scrap IT TV is your how to guide to creatively preserving your memories.

Australian Christian Channel
6:30pm
Your Best Life with Phil Pringle (G)

An uplifting Christian program, empowering you to live your best life for Jesus Christ. Featuring teaching with Pastor Phil Pringle, and passionate worship led by the C3 Church Australia music team.

7pm
The 700 Club (PG)

The 700 Club is a daily magazine programme with news, interviews, lifestyle features and true-life stories from a Christian perspective. including powerful and dramatic testimonies of God touching people's lives.

BBC CBeebies
6:30pm
The Numberjacks (G)

An engaging, entertaining comedy adventure series in which animated numbers are superheroes solving mathematical problems in the real world, with input from real children.

6:50pm
Big and Small (G)

The adventures of two unlikely friends. One morning, Big wakes up with a start. He's had a bad dream. Small asks what the dream was about but Big refuses to say; he just needs to lock this dream away in his dream catcher so it doesn't come back the next night and keep him awake. Small, however, opens the dream catcher and the dream escapes.

BBC Knowledge
6:30pm
Top Gear (PG)

In a Chelsea-tracker-boys Top Gear, a Viper puts tyre to road and writes its name, while Jeremy takes a Discovery up a decent-sized hill. Guest: Joanna Lumley. Presented by: Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.

7:30pm
Dangerous Roads (M)

Comedian Sue Perkins and adventurer Charley Boorman travel across Alaska to the notorious Dalton Highway - a dirt track built in the 1970s as a supply road to support the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. Highway maintenance is a full time job here with avalanche units operating throughout the year. As Arctic conditions close in on them, the pair have to rely on the help of hardcore truckers for whom the highway is home. The rules of the road are: keep the CB radio switched on, don't exceed 50mph, and when an 18-wheel truck comes thundering down the rollercoaster of a road towards you, get out of the way!

BBC Knowledge HD
6:30pm
Top Gear (PG)

In a Chelsea-tracker-boys Top Gear, a Viper puts tyre to road and writes its name, while Jeremy takes a Discovery up a decent-sized hill. Guest: Joanna Lumley. Presented by: Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.

7:30pm
Dangerous Roads (M)

Comedian Sue Perkins and adventurer Charley Boorman travel across Alaska to the notorious Dalton Highway - a dirt track built in the 1970s as a supply road to support the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline. Highway maintenance is a full time job here with avalanche units operating throughout the year. As Arctic conditions close in on them, the pair have to rely on the help of hardcore truckers for whom the highway is home. The rules of the road are: keep the CB radio switched on, don't exceed 50mph, and when an 18-wheel truck comes thundering down the rollercoaster of a road towards you, get out of the way!

BBC World News
6:30pm
World Business Report

The latest business news with informed analysis from the world's financial centres.

6:45pm
Sport Today

All the latest sports news and results from around the globe.

BOOMERANG
6:30pm
The Jetsons (G)

Meet George Jetson and his quirky family: wife Jane, son Elroy and daughter Judy. Living in the automated, push-button world of the future hasn't made life any easier for the harried husband and father, who gets into one comical misadventure after another!

7pm
Tom and Jerry Tales (G)

Sabre-toothed Tom and Prehistoric Jerry begin their eternal chase in ancient times./ Tom and Jerry win the super lottery. With their piles of cash, they battle to see who can build the biggest, gaudiest, most gigantic mega-mansion./ Mrs Two-Shoes has had enough of Tom's ineffective mouse-catching and brings in a robot cat to do the job./ Jaded Hollywood Tom forsakes fame and fortune for the country, where Country Jerry puts the big shot through a series of tough challenges.

Bio.
6:30pm
Judge Judy (M)

A former New York family court judge, Judge Judy, acts as a true moral compass for people seeking guidance, resolution and a little common sense.

7pm
We The People (M)

Gloria Allred is one of the most famous attorney's practising law today, a tireless and successful powerhouse whose high-profile legal battles have led to landmark court decisions and millions of dollars for her clients.

Bloomberg TELEVISION
6pm
Countdown

Breaking business news tracking all the stories that matter in the countdown to the European market openings while Bloomberg's market reporters present the latest company news.

7pm
On The Move

As Europe opens for business, Bloomberg Television offers the best business analysis with CEOs and market leaders, live from where the news happens.

CARTOON NETWORK
6:30pm
Total Drama Island (PG)

The campers must jump off of an insanely high cliff into shark-infested waters, then carry a cartload of materials back to the campgrounds and build a hot tub from scratch. The losers will send their first camper down the Dock of Shame.

7pm
Adventure Time (PG)

Finn becomes jealous of Princes Bubblegum's new suitor./ Finn and Jake must travel to a far-off land to stop Jake from becoming permanently Lumpy./ Jake tries to broker peace between Rainicorn and Finn.

CNBC
5pm
Europe Squawk Box

Squawk Box Europe is lively, timely and irreverent. Every day anchor Geoff Cutmore is joined by a guest host, either a leading business figure or financial market specialist. Together with market watchers Steve Sedgwick, Louisa Bojesen and Martin Baccardax, they provide three hours of must-see commentary and analysis wrapped around the European market open.

8pm
Worldwide Exchange

The first worldwide daily business news program, with anchors in the US, Europe and Asia. Each weekday Ross Westgate in London and Christine Tan in Singapore are joined by an anchor from CNBC Global Headquarters in the United States. Julia Boorstin, Brian Shactman, Matt Nesto, Scott Wapner and Bertha Coombs frequently appear on Worldwide Exchange. CNBC's worldwide program delivers in-depth analysis of trends that affect any business or investor looking across the international markets. Worldwide Exchange covers local stories with global significance. Guests and reports come in from New York to Mumbai, Frankfurt to Tokyo and Shanghai to Dubai. Worldwide Exchange is CNBC networks' most distributed show, simultaneously available in more than 100 countries across the globe.

CNN
6:30pm
World Report

World Report, filmed live from Hong Kong, London and Atlanta, gives viewers an opportunity to catch up on the biggest stories of the day featuring live reports and interviews from around the world.

7pm
World Sport

A comprehensive review of sports news from around the world, including all the key highlights, profiles and interviews with the newsmakers and stars of sport.

COUNTRY MUSIC CHANNEL
6pm
Spotlight (PG)

Born and raised in Queensland, James Blundell began writing songs at age 16 and in the late '80s became the first contemporary star of Aussie country music.

7pm
Rollin' With (PG)

Steve Forde heads to Marietta Georgia to meet former pro-golfer and up-and-coming country star Colt Ford. After their recording session in Nashville with surprise guests, they head out for a round of golf.

Channel [V]
6:30pm
Just Dropped [V]ideos (MA)

What videos have just dropped? Find out here in Channel [V]'s Just Dropped [V]ideos what the freshest and bestest clips are.

7pm
[V] Music Video Chart Top 20 (MA)

Each week The [V] Music Video Chart counts down the 20 biggest videos from around the globe. Featuring nothing but the hottest and freshest videos, you won't need to look anywhere else.

Crime & Investigation Network
6:30pm
Cops (M)

Groundbreaking reality series featuring real cops on patrol encountering the criminals they contend with every day.

7pm
Operation Repo (M)

Uncover the fast-paced, high-pressure world of repossession with a team of highly trained professionals. If you can't make your payment, the team will find you.

Discovery Channel
6:30pm
Sons of Guns (M)

Will and the RJ crew tackle the impossible - taking a fully automatic Grenade Launcher, and silencing it. Meanwhile, Kris tries to make a hunting rifle float for a customer, while Will builds a version of a knife that shoots.

7:30pm
Dirty Jobs (PG)

Mike travels to Texas to work as a stand-in fugitive while attempting to outsmart a team of bloodhounds and evade being captured. Then he heads to the Florida Everglades to help combat non-native, invasive species in the marshlands.

Discovery Home & Health
6:30pm
Jon & Kate Plus 8 (PG)

Jon and Kate have eight children. Follow this happily large family as they live out their lives at large.

7pm
Take Home Chef (PG)

East meets west as Curtis Stone brings Greece to a park in Santa Fe. Kevin and Tara's family delights in some Mediterranean munchies and a spicy hot chocolate dessert!

Discovery Science
6:30pm
Paleoworld (PG)

In 1980 Troodon's tooth was matched to its bones, and from there the mysterious 'lizard' took on a new life.

7pm
How It's Made (PG)

This is the series where you can find out how everything and anything is made. Tune in to unravel the wonders of the most everyday things.

Disney Channel
6:31pm
Wizards of Waverly Place (G)

Alex buys Justin a pet beagle that's really a dragon, to replace his dog that she lost years ago. When the dragon winds up in a dog show the kids must get it back without revealing the family secret.

7pm
Phineas and Ferb (G)

Baljeet has a project due for the science fair. He's got all the blueprints laid out for his portal to Mars but just can't put the thing together, which sounds like a job for Phineas and Ferb.

Disney Junior
6:30pm
Stella and Sam (G)

Stella and her little brother Sam are an inquisitive pair. These adventurous comrades are always bound for fun amongst the wondrous things of the world beyond their imagination and beyond their porch.

6:43pm
Clifford, The Big Red Dog (G)

Emily and Clifford remember how everyone helped build his doghouse.

E! Entertainment
6:30pm
Dirty Soap (M)

Kelly Monaco tries to get over an 18 year relationship with Kirsten Storms' help, Farah Fath and John-Paul Lavoisier disagree over house hunting.

7:30pm
E! News (PG)

E! News brings you the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute reports on the day's top entertainment stories with hosts Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic.

ESPN
6:30pm
SportsCenter (Local Edition)
7pm
ESPN Soccernet's Press Pass
EUROSPORTNEWS
6pm
Eurosportnews (G)

Interactive sports programme, with rolling sports news and updates every 15 minutes. Catch it all here on Eurosportnews!

7pm
Eurosportnews (G)

Interactive sports programme, with rolling sports news and updates every 15 minutes. Catch it all here on Eurosportnews!

EXPO CHANNEL
6:30pm
True Sleeper (G)

Turn your existing bed into the ultimate sleep system. Get the same feel of those expensive foam beds at a fraction of the cost.

7pm
Kettlenetics (G)

The Kettlenetics Slim & Tone program is a revolutionary new three dimensional weight swinging workout that has all the fat-burning, muscle -shaping benefits of resistance training.

FOX Classics
6:30pm
Are You Being Served? (PG)

Mr Grainger is being so crabby that the other staff are demanding his forced retirement, but will they see things differently when they hear his news?

7pm
M*A*S*H (PG)

When the mail comes, it sets Trapper to planning to desert and Frank to rearranging his stock portfolio on a tip from Hawkeye.

FOX Classics+2
6:30pm
Bonanza (PG)

An Indian woman is brought home by Joe and Hoss after they discover her alone and about to have a baby.

7:30pm
The Golden Girls (PG)

Determined to remain a part of Dorothy's life, Stan attempts to buy her love-but Dorothy isn't selling.

FOX News
6pm
The Five
7pm
The FOX Report
FOX SPORTS 1
6pm
English Premier League

Coverage of the world's most exciting domestic football league. Some of the biggest names in football and some of the biggest clubs battle it out for the Barclays English Premier League title.

7:30pm
English Premier League

Coverage of the world's most exciting domestic football league. Some of the biggest names in football and some of the biggest clubs battle it out for the Barclays English Premier League title.

FOX SPORTS 2
6pm
Euro PGA

Doha GC, Doha, Qatar hosts the 2011 Qatar Masters where some of the world's best players will be vying for their share in a purse of $2.5 million.

8pm
USPGA Tour

TPC Scottsdale, Arizona hosts the 2012 Phoenix Open where some of the world's best players will be vying for their share in a purse of $6.1 million. The Defending Champion is Mark Wilson.

FOX SPORTS 3
5:30pm
AFL Close Encounters

The Tigers return to Leichhardt Oval where they have won their last 6 games. Lote Tuqiri, Keith Galloway and Gareth Ellis are expected to return from injury for the home side. The Knights are coming off a tough home win against the Eels.

7pm
AFL Close Encounters

The Dragons are the team to beat in Season 2011 after capturing last year's Premiership in emphatic fashion. Can coach Wayne Bennett guide them to consecutive titles just like he did with the Broncos in 1992/93?

FOX SPORTS News
6:30pm
FOX Sports News

A comprehensive round-up of the day's sporting headlines, including analysis and comment on the stories that matter. Keeping you right up to date with all the news from our team of reporters across Australia.

7pm
FOX Sports News

A comprehensive round-up of the day's sporting headlines, including analysis and comment on the stories that matter. Keeping you right up to date with all the news from our team of reporters across Australia.

FOX8
6:20pm
Futurama (PG)

When the price of titanium skyrockets, Bender hocks his titanium-rich body to a pawnshop and lives the good life - until Richard Nixon's head uses the robot's torso to stage a political comeback.

6:45pm
Family Guy (MA)

Peter, Quagmire, and Joe search for the source of all the world's dirty jokes. The journey leads them to Virginia, where they are reunited with their old buddy Cleveland, and meet his new family.

FOX8+2
5:30pm
WWE Raw (M)

Join us for the dominant force in World Wrestling! WWE RAW features some of the biggest and baddest Superstars, including CM Punk, John Cena, R-Truth and The Miz straight off the satellite!

7:30pm
Two and a Half Men (PG)

When Chelsea gets sick and Charlie has to take care of her, he also has to fight the overwhelming urge to flee.

FUEL TV
6:30pm
The Ultimate Fighter 13 (MA)

The Quarterfinals conclude with a rematch between Chuck and Zach, and hard-hitting action from Tony and Ryan. One fighter may have to hang up his gloves for good, while another makes personal attacks on a teammate.

7:30pm
Crusty Demons: No Borders (M)

The Kings of Crust are back with a show that combines their mad moto skillz with their mad 'jerkin around' skillz (both skillsets are of the highest quality). So if that's your style, No Borders delivers and delivers good.

HOW TO Channel    
LBC    
LifeStyle FOOD Channel
6:30pm
Jamie's 30 Minute Meals (G)

Today on 30 minute meals Jamie prepares Trapani-style rigatoni with griddled chicory salad, rocket and parmesan salad, and Limoncello-kinda trifle.

7pm
The Cook and the Chef (G)

The Cook & the Chef are celebrating a home-grown version of one of the world's most expensive foods: French black truffles.

MAX
3pm
Top 50 (MA)

Join MAX as we bring you a stack of top 50 countdowns. With some fun and out-there themes, these are the countdowns for you!

7:59pm
MAX Chart Show (MA)

Join MAX as we count down the hottest music videos playing on MAX right now. This is the place where you will see all the latest and greatest from the best artists around.

MOVIE EXTRA
5:20pm
Final Destination (MA)

Death is coming and Alex Browning is "blessed" with the curse of knowing when, how and where the Grim Reaper will strike. His bone-chilling gift reveals itself just as he embarks on a trip to Paris with his high school French class. In the aeroplane, buckled in and ready for take-off, Alex experiences his first powerful premonition. He sees the plane explode in a fiery blaze moments after leaving the ground. Sensing imminent doom, Alex panics and insists that everyone gets off the plane. In the melee that ensues, seven people including Alex, are forced to disembark.Back in the terminal, Alex is surrounded by those who were kicked off the aircraft. As each fumes about their lost opportunity to visit Paris, Alex's horrific premonition proves tragically accurate. Shocked and confused, the survivors struggle to understand how Alex was able to anticipate the catastrophe. Is it clairvoyance, or something more sinister?

7pm
Take Away (M)

In a suburban block of shops, two fish and chip shops situated in neighbourly proximity to one another could not be run by more different owners. Tony (Vince Colosimo) is neat to the point of obsessive, and prides himself on his cold drinks and tidy displays, while his rival Trev (Stephen Curry) cannot be bothered with displays and details but cheerfully serves up his take-away grub to like-minded customers. The two entrepreneurs manage to both keep their businesses going without stealing each other's patrons to any great extent, but when a branch of the multi-national "Burgies" decides to set up nearby, Tony and Trev realise that they will need to work together to stop it. The pair, with the assistance of their employees Sonja (Rose Byrne) and Dave (Nathan Phillips), forge a plan to combat the demise of their shops, but they are up against a formidable opponent.

MOVIE GREATS
4:45pm
The Claim (M)

The story begins 20 years after the Gold Rush of 1849, which prompted one of the largest human migrations in history, as a half million people from around the world descended in droves upon primal California in search of rumoured gold. Daniel Dillon (Peter Mullan) is a pioneer who defied the harsh winter landscape and amassed unimaginable riches, becoming the veritable king of a thriving mountain town called Kingdom Come. Dillon owns everything of importance, including the bank, the mine, the hotel and the liquor store. He even won the affections of the exotic local brother owner Lucia (Milla Jovovich). Now, the blind ambition and greed that drove him to succeed are about to catch up with him, with the arrival of three strangers: Mr Dalglish (Wes Bentley), a surveyor looking to expand the Central Pacific Railroad into Kingdom Come; young Hope (Sarah Polley); and the ailing Elena (Nastassja Kinski). All three hold secrets from Dillon's past that could be his undoing.

6:50pm
The January Man (M)

A serial killer has New York City under siege. There have been eleven murders in eleven months, and now it is January. Forced to respond to mounting public pressure, the mayor of New York reluctantly reinstates the only man he now believes can find this serial killer - former super-sleuth Nick Starkey (Kevin Kline). Nick, who is now a fireman, is best described by Police Captain Alcoa (Danny Aiello) - "He's not a policeman, he's a beatnik." Nick takes great delight in listening to wine breathe, coveting his brother's wife (Susan Sarandon) and sleeping with the Mayor's daughter (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). Nick Starkey is not your usual cop. But he is right in the middle of a murder mystery.

MOVIE ONE
5:25pm
When You're Strange: A Film About the Doors (M)

Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek and the rest of the members of legendary 60s rock outfit The Doors are the subject of this fascinating documentary, narrated by Johnny Depp, which features rare footage from a never-seen short film by Jim Morrison himself. Chronicling the rapid trajectory of The Doors, from their formation through their psychedelic and free-wheeling years of success and scandal, to the self-destruction of their charismatic frontman, Jim Morrison, film-maker Tom DiCillo accesses never before seen archival footage, shot by Morrison's friend Paul Ferrara. Coupled with excerpts from Morrison's own film, HWY: An American Pastoral, which never saw the light of day, the band that defined rock music for a generation of Americans emerging from the conservative era of the early 60s are portrayed in all of their radical glory.

6:55pm
Elephant White (MA)

Djimon Hounsou and Kevin Bacon star in this crime thriller about an American hired gun who finds himself in the middle of a bitter underworld war when he tracks down the gang responsible for the abduction and murder of the daughter of a Thai businessman. In the sinister underworld of Bangkok, hardened American hitman Curtie Church (Djimon Hounsou) is employed by a businessman named Rajahdon (Sahajak Boonthanakit) to murder several members of a gang, which is completed successfully except for being witnessed by a child prostitute named Mae (Jirantanin Pitakporntrakul). Rajahdon, whose own daughter was enslaved and murdered by the Chang Cao, a sex trafficking gang, asks Church to kill another target, the gang's leader. Readily agreeing to another well-paying job. Church approaches Jimmy the Brit (Kevin Bacon), a streetwise arms dealer, to buy more deadly weapons, and they form an alliance as Church unwittingly triggers a deadly gang war which puts them, Mae and her fellow working girls at great risk.

MOVIE TWO
5:25pm
Love Ranch (MA)

Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci are directed by Mirren's husband Taylor Hackford in this comedy drama inspired by a true story, about a couple who run the first legal brothel in the US before moving into the fight game. In the 1970s, just outside Reno, Nevada, husband and wife Charlie (Joe Pesci) and Grace Bontempo (Helen Mirren) preside over the Love Ranch, the first legal brothel licensed in the United States. With a successful business catering to visiting gamblers, local ranch owners and businessmen, Charlie believes that the time has come to expand his empire, and on a whim, brings home South American boxer Armando (Sergio Peris-Mencheta), with a view to training and promoting him for professional boxing matches. Grace, frustrated at Charlie's impulsive decision, is surprised when Armando takes a shine to her after years of her husband's infidelity, but their liaison may put both the business and her marriage in jeopardy.

7:25pm
When You're Strange: A Film About the Doors (M)

Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek and the rest of the members of legendary 60s rock outfit The Doors are the subject of this fascinating documentary, narrated by Johnny Depp, which features rare footage from a never-seen short film by Jim Morrison himself. Chronicling the rapid trajectory of The Doors, from their formation through their psychedelic and free-wheeling years of success and scandal, to the self-destruction of their charismatic frontman, Jim Morrison, film-maker Tom DiCillo accesses never before seen archival footage, shot by Morrison's friend Paul Ferrara. Coupled with excerpts from Morrison's own film, HWY: An American Pastoral, which never saw the light of day, the band that defined rock music for a generation of Americans emerging from the conservative era of the early 60s are portrayed in all of their radical glory.

MTV
6:02pm
Jersey Shore (M)

Sammi decides to make peace with Snooki and Deena. JWOWW runs into her old flame Roger and sparks fly. And Snooki gets arrested for public intoxication.

7:02pm
Pranked (M)

Santa brings the pain, a girlfriend cracks some nuts, paintballs to the crotch, and a brother burns the presents.

MTV Classic
10:57am
Top 100 (PG)

Gear up as MTV Classic gives you the big one... the ultimate 100 countdown! Count your way through a different theme each week.

7pm
Top 7 At 7 (PG)

MTV sifts through the rubble to bring you the 7 hottest songs of the day.

MTV Lebanon
5:30pm
MTV Alive (PG)

MTV Alive is a unique concept of entertainment containing multiple segments of fashion, cooking, entertainment, health, sports, teen world, kids segments, academic publications, video and music releases, gossip, internet updates, technology,car manufacturing and more. MTV Alive is a fresh afternoon show in sharp color, real content, a feel-home mood and a professional execution.

8pm
News (PG)

it's a fact: More Lebanese get their news from MTV's news program than from any other source. The reason is self-evident: over 150 highly qualified professionals working around the clock to deliver the news first; straight to the point; from reliable sources; with an in-depth coverage of local, regional and global news stories. Added to this are unique, informative financial bulletins and state-of-the-art weather reports. What more could any viewer want?

Main Event
5:30pm
BOX OFFICE Preview (M)

Watch Blockbuster movies, starting as often as every 30 minutes. Go to Channel 120, Press [RED] or [OK] on your AUSTAR remote control to watch and purchase BOX OFFICE Movies.

9:30pm
BOX OFFICE Preview (M)

Watch Blockbuster movies, starting as often as every 30 minutes. Go to Channel 120, Press [RED] or [OK] on your AUSTAR remote control to watch and purchase BOX OFFICE Movies.

Nat Geo Adventure
6:30pm
Food School (PG)

They meet up with Magda Bogin of Cocinar Mexicano to visit a nopal farm, cook cilantro soup and squash blossom tamales, make fresh tortillas, and use an olotera, a traditional corn threshing tool.

7pm
Exploring the Vine (PG)

The boys trade in their farm clothes for a suit and tie as they dress to impress the women at the Annual Women and Wine Awards.

National Geographic Channel
6:30pm
Megafactories (G)

Enter the Audi R8 factory in Neckarsulm, Germany, and follow the crafting of a road car modelled after a champion race car. With the introduction of the R8, Audi breaks out of its elegant sedan image to create a sports car that rivals the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini. Modelled after the R8 race car that dominated at Le Mans, the Audi R8 road car is a mid-engine two-seater with explosive power and a smooth ride. Audi has combined all of its engineering innovations over the last few decades into this one sports car all-wheel drive, an ultra-light aluminium space frame and high-tech fuel injection. Since its launch in 2007, the super sleek R8 has appeared in many films and TV shows, including: Iron Man, Transformers, Dirty Sexy Money, CSI: Miami, Chuck, and 17 Again. This car is grabbing the attention of sports car fanatics, photographers and automotive journalists all over the world.

7:30pm
Taboo (MA)

Very little is as controversial as the human body in its natural state. Australian witches perform rituals skyclad, Virginians go to Church nude and Japan celebrates the Naked Man festival.

Nick Jr.
6:25pm
Martha Speaks (G)

Here's Martha!: Martha hosts a TV show where she helps people understand their animals better by explaining what they're saying. Unfortunately, the only viewers are Martha and her friends, so the producers try a new format, Crime Scene Doggie. Dog Fight: Martha and Skits don't want to share their newest, coolest dog toy. Their bickering is driving Helen nuts, and now TD and Alice have taken sides. Can't they all just get along?

6:55pm
Shaun the Sheep (G)
Nickelodeon
6:30pm
Big Time Rush (G)

The guys get to hang out at Griffin's beach house for the day and invite the Palm Woods kids along. Carlos and Logan hunt for buried treasure, James falls for a pretty girl who he suspects is a mermaid, and Kendall and Jo's relationship hits the skids. Will their beach day lead to a break up?

7pm
iCarly (G)

A Messing with Lewbert sketch goes horribly awry, injuring Carly's obnoxious doorman. The gang nurses him back to health until Freddie's mother steps in and takes over. When a romance starts to blossom between Lewbert and Mrs Benson, the gang tries to put a stop to it. Spencer finds an old CB radio and makes some truckers angry when he bothers them over the airwaves.

Ovation
6:30pm
Around the World in 80 Days (PG)

In this epic mini-series based on Jules Verne's novel, Englishman Phileas Fogg (Pierce Brosnan) bets that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, taking his butler Jean Passepartout (Eric Idle) along for the ride. Fogg soon finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime, crossing war-torn Paris, traversing the jungles of India and Burma, and dueling with Jesse James on the American prairie. However Fogg is the prime suspect in a bank robbery and is pursued by a Bank Director wishing to arrest him for the crime. A classic adventure for the whole family.

7:30pm
Joni Mitchell: Words and Pictures

Joni Mitchell performs live at Warner's Lot, Los Angeles, May 1998 in front of an intimate and relaxed audience of 200 friends and celebrities. The set, which was Joni Mitchell's concept, showcases her paintings and music whilst letting the audience enjoy the concert in an informal way. This concert is classic Joni Mitchell and her repertoire for the two nights covered the broad base of her work from over the years, including famous tracks such as Big Yellow Taxi, Woodstock, Night Ride Home, plus tracks from her album released Christmas '98.

RAI ITALIA
5:45pm
Uno Mattina (PG)

Variety Program hosted by Franco di Mare and Elisa Isoardi.

7:15pm
Un Posto Al Sole (PG)

Fiction: Amori, amicizie e tradimenti nel meraviglioso Golfo di Napoli.

SBS TWO
6:30pm
Sarah Wiener's Culinary Adventures (G)

Chef Sarah Wiener travels to the Laisonnay Refuge, tucked away in a small valley in the Savoy region. There, she is going to learn how to make Crozets, delicious little square pieces of pasta served with succulent sausages. She'll also be coming face to face with cows in the high mountain pastures, but it's not that easy being a cowgirl.

7pm
A Matter of Taste with Vir Sanghvi (PG)

Religion, milk and the holy cow are India's respected trinity. Why do Indians treat milk as nectar from the gods? Join Vir Sanghvi as he traces some of India's milky delights - from the milk that the north Indians love to the dairy sweets of the east. Vir visits Benares, the world's oldest living city, where the cow is worshipped.

SCI FI
6:30pm
Stargate SG-1 (M)

When Carter is missing on Earth, O'Neill must track her down to save her from deadly experiments.

7:30pm
Star Trek: Voyager (PG)

The caretaker's female mate, possibly the only hope in returning the Voyager crew home, is finally found.

SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA
6:30pm
Sky National News

SKY NATIONAL NEWS: a rolling in-depth look at the day including analysis from Sky News political editor David Speers plus the latest sport and business news. Every 30 minutes, all you need to know when you need it.

7pm
Sky National News

SKY NATIONAL NEWS: a rolling in-depth look at the day including analysis from Sky News political editor David Speers plus the latest sport and business news. Every 30 minutes, all you need to know when you need it.

Sky Racing
6pm
Sky Racing 1 Racenight (PG)

Greyhound Racing from The Gardens, Ballarat, Rockhampton; Harness Racing from Bathurst, Ballarat, Redcliffe.

11pm
Racing Round the World (PG)

Join Andrew Le Jeune and take a look back on the year so far including the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize from Sha Tin.

TCM
5pm
Small Town Girl (G)

A sheriff's daughter (Jane Powell) falls for a playboy (Farley Granger) arrested for speeding in the musical comedy Small Town Girl.

6:40pm
Shaft (M)

Super-cool private eye, John Shaft, is hired to find the kidnapped daughter of a ruthless gang lord.

THE COMEDY CHANNEL
6:30pm
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (M)

Jon Stewart, with his award-winning team of correspondents, brings you a different look at world news, current events and entertainment.

7pm
The Colbert Report (M)

Join Stephen Colbert as he goes head-to-head with an array of guests and tells them why they are just plain wrong.

THE COMEDY CHANNEL+2
6:30pm
Scrubs (M)

The new Dr Clock arrives with her spaced-out personality and won't stop calling JD "Johnny".

7pm
The Big Bang Theory (M)

Penny is recruited to fill in for him on their Halo game team when Wolowitz hooks up with her mercenary freeloader.

TLC
6:30pm
Miami Ink (PG)

Darren gives his father his first tattoo, Chris Nunez helps Danyel keep her mother's memory alive and Yoji reveals his competitive side.

7:30pm
LA Ink (PG)

At the height of her career, Kat finds herself juggling more projects. Her new journey will see her re-evaluate and re-imagine her career and personal life.

TV1
6:30pm
NCIS (MA)

A seaman's death points to his deluded involvement with a computer game that involves another shipmate, and could have deadly complications for everyone aboard.

7:30pm
Drop Dead Diva (PG)

As Tony's new job challenges their romantic relationship, Jane looks to keep Teri's cousin from being deported.

TV1+2
6:30pm
The Nanny (PG)

Fran's plan for Maggie's Sweet 16 party stirs up an old Fine family feud.

7pm
Everybody Loves Raymond (PG)

Robert and Amy exchange vows in a wedding ceremony that has the Barone family tradition written all over it.

TVN
6:30pm
Barrier Trials Uncut (PG)

All the trials from Cranbourne Tuesday 7th February 2012.

7pm
Trackside Today (PG)

All the latest racing news and highlights from today's race meetings.

TVSN
6:30pm
SamuelB 2012 Launch (G)

Spoil yourself with these stunning pieces of wearable art. With a gorgeous new range of jewels add some sparkle to your 2012! Love Shopping. Love TVSN!

7:30pm
ProForm Quickstart 9.0 Deal (G)

You will love shopping with TVSN - Australia's only TV Shopping Network. Open 24 hours, you can shop from home whenever it suits you on Channel 176. No more driving, parking or queuing, how easy is that!

The History Channel
6:30pm
Time Team (G)

Forsaking the usual attractions of a muddy field, Tony Robinson and the team don their wigs and best suits in the hope of blending in with the posh surroundings of Lincoln's Inn in London. Amid the grand buildings that make up one of the world's oldest and most distinguished law societies, they have been asked to discover the remains of a 13th-century palace that belonged to Henry III's Lord Chancellor.

7:30pm
Pawn Stars (PG)

Pawn Stars brings you inside the doors of a family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey jointly run the business, with clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. This family lives and breathes the pawning business, using their sharp-eyed skills to carefully assess the value of items their colourful customers bring in, objects ranging from the obscure to the truly historic.

The LifeStyle Channel
6:30pm
Bargain Hunt (G)

Presented by Tim Wonnacott. The series which challenges people to turn bargains into profit. Two teams are given 300 pounds each and have just one hour to seek out a bargain which they hope to sell later for a higher price.

7:30pm
Location Location Location (G)

Phil's got a pair of party people looking for a pad with all the cocktail bars Balham has to offer at their door. Meanwhile Kirstie's helping a classical musician and lawyer keen to enjoy the rural, villagey feel of Wimbledon.

The LifeStyle Channel+2
6pm
Better Homes and Gardens (G)

This series offers you a practical and easy guide to creating great food, a beautiful garden and a warm and friendly home. Join presenter Johanna Griggs and an established team of experts and see the homes and gardens come alive.

7pm
Zoo Days (PG)

Baby elephant Jambo gets a filling from the dentist. Also, there's a new arrival at the Squirrel Monkey enclosure and after four weeks apart, the zoo's Aardvark family are finally reunited.

The WORLD MOVIES Channel
6:35pm
Linha De Passe (M)

This touching Brazilian drama by co-directors Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas focuses on four brothers' attempts to rise out of the poverty of Sao Paulo's concrete slums.

8:30pm
Outbound (MA)

Matilda has 24 hours to turn her life around. With day release from prison, where she is serving time for a crime she didn't commit, she must collect on her debts, bury her mother, find her abandoned son and then escape forever.

The Weather Channel
6pm
Weather Watch (G)

Ongoing LIVE coverage as the weather breaks plus expert analysis on all the weather forecasts.

7pm
Check the Weather (G)

Tune in for LIVE weather updates and get the weather forecasts explained by the experts. Just want a quick forecast check? Press red on your remote control.

UKTV
6:25pm
EastEnders (PG)

Yasmin's first birthday is devastated by accusations and recriminations, leaving the Masoods destabilised and blaming one another. Meanwhile, Dot and Rose battle for Reverend Stevens' affections.

7pm
EastEnders (PG)

Yusef's scheming over Yasmin's paternity test continues, but could a suspicious Masood prove to be his downfall? Meanwhile, Janine does her best to evict Roxy from her flat.

UKTV+2
5:50pm
The Graham Norton Show (M)

Expect the unexpected as top celebrity guests join in the fun with Graham Norton and his irrepressible audience. Guests include Anna Paquin, comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb.

6:50pm
Gavin & Stacey (M)

Stacey travels to Essex and back into the arms of Gavin. Everything seems perfect until Pam and Mick offer to cover the down payment on a house for Gavin and Stacey. Back in Barry, Nessa is going into labour with Bryn and Gwen at hand.

Universal Channel
6:30pm
Brothers & Sisters (M)

With the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life.

7:30pm
Rescue Special Ops (M)

Dean's doing it tough. When the team is called to rescue the driver of a car teetering on a cliff edge, he discovers they've rescued a couple of carjackers. Meanwhile, he and Chase are diverted to another rescue - a serious trench collapse - and at the bottom, his life in serious danger, is their father Shane. Realising his father is a fallible, ageing man Dean questions his own future and manages to seriously mess up his relationship with Nicole. Fuelled by anger at his father's shortcomings, he throws himself into another dangerous rescue this time a gang responsible for blowing up an ATM - only to discover he's seen a couple of these faces before.

W
6:30pm
Weeds (MA)

Nancy makes her first successful smuggling run across the border with both drugs and humans as cargo. Meanwhile, Captain Till strikes a deal with Celia to get her out of gaol. In return, she must gather evidence to incriminate Nancy and Guillermo. Back in Ren Mar, Andy tries to convince the family - including his father - to put Bubbles out of her misery.

7pm
Jeopardy! (G)

Alex Trebek hosts the number one rated, mind stimulating quiz program, which challenges as it entertains viewing audiences around the world.

W+2
6:05pm
Without a Trace (M)

The team searches for social worker Eric Hayes, who disappeared after forcibly removing a seven-year-old girl from the home of her violent father and desperate mother.

7pm
The West Wing (PG)

C.J. puts in motion a plan to undermine the special prosecutor by emphasising the administration's eagerness to cooperate with him.

[V] Hits
6:01pm
Superstar 10 (M)

Country girl, Taylor Swift has already been in the top 20 Most Powerful Celebritiy list, and she's only 22 years old! Count down 10 of her best hits including Love Story, Fifteen, and Mine!

6:51pm
Rock Fix (M)

Get a quick rock fix with hits from Simple Plan and Aussie Rockers Jet!

fashiontv
6:30pm
I See It First

Be the first to see all the fashion events worldwide on Fashion TV.

6:45pm
F Collections

Join the world of Fashion TV with the unique collections made by Fashion TV in the increasing chain of stores in Asia.

showcase
6:25pm
True Blood (MA)

A reluctant Bill warns Sookie about the dangers she will face. Jesus is intrigued by the mysterious qualities of V. Sam's recent fit of rage triggers dark memories. Eric takes precautions and fulfils a wish; Arlene turns to Holly for help with a pressing problem; Jason deals with the unexpected, both with Tara and Crystal; Jessica is torn between Tommy and Hoyt. After communing with Talbot, Russell promises to extract vengeance on his enemies.

7:30pm
Treme (MA)

Antoine Batiste plays at Danny Nelson's grave, whilst elsewhere Albert Lambreaux lays a flower on his wife's headstone. LaDonna Batiste-Williams and her mother visit the grave of Damon Brooks. Arnie Reyes picks up his cousin Nelson Hidalgo at the airport and takes him to meet Thad Riley, who marvels that the well-heeled Hidalgo is related to Arnie, and Juvenile sits in with Galactic and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

showtime premiere
6:35pm
Buried (MA)

Rodrigo Cortes directs Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy, a truck driver and family man who wakes up buried alive in an old wooden coffin. Not knowing who might have put him there or why, his only chance to escape from this nightmare is a cell phone. Poor reception, battery and lack of oxygen are his worst enemies in a race against time: Paul has only 90 minutes to be rescued.

8:15pm
Showtime Cine Guide (M)

Your weekly wrap-up of the best in movies opening at cinemas across the country this weekend.

showtime two
5:30pm
Nine Miles Down (MA)

In a remote region of the Sahara Desert, a sandstorm batters a deserted drilling station. Jack Jackman (Adrian Paul), a security patrolman, battles through the high winds to find out why all contact with the station has been lost. Originally built for gas exploration, and then abandoned, the site had recently been taken over by a multi-national research team intent on drilling deeper into the earth's crust than ever before. But now there is not a living soul left in the complex. Jack finds abundant food and resources, and some evidence of violence, including the destruction of all communications equipment. It is eerie, inexplicable and unsettling, but, stranded by the howling sandstorm, Mac is forced to stay the night.

7pm
Despicable Me (PG)

In a happy suburban neighbourhood surrounded by white picket fences and flowering rose bushes sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbours, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout belonging to Gru (Steve Carell), a dastardly villain who, along with the help of his many little minions, is planning the biggest heist in the history of the world: he's going to steal the moon! But his plans are foiled the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The all-star vocal cast includes Steve Carell, Julie Andrews, Jason Segel, Russell Brand and Danny McBride.

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