Tuesday, September 07 2010

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MORNING

06:00

Teleshopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home (Consumer)

07:35

Holby City T

Ric suspects Connie of informing the media of his decision to operate on Donna's father, little realising that his rival consultant is also hot on the trail of the leak. Joseph offends Faye when he allows doubts about her fidelity to get the better of him, and Daisha informs Penny that her time would be better spent caring for patients instead of advancing her academic career. Hugh Quarshie stars (Drama)

08:40

Everwood R

As Hannah prepares to leave for Minnesota with her mother, Bright and Amy find her departure harder than they expected. Jake takes a dangerous bike ride with a friend, while Andy and Harold go skydiving. Starring Emily VanCamp and Scott Wolf (Drama)

09:30

The Doctors

Medical talk show featuring a panel of four practising professionals (Talk Show)

10:20

Dr Phil T

Talk show in which Dr Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems (Talk Show)

11:05

Desperate Housewives; RTÉ News and Weather TR

Bree convinces Alma that her new home is haunted when she moves into Wisteria Lane, while Gabrielle's secret admirer is revealed. Julie and Austin seek parental consent from Edie to buy birth control pills, and the new Scavo Pizzeria faces an uncertain future (Drama)

AFTERNOON

12:00

Shortland Street T

Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward (Soap)

12:30

Doctors T

Heston begins to lose faith in himself and the medical profession when a patient takes a turn for the worse, but a baby looks set to save the day. Cherry is on hand to help when Imogen is sidelined again, and Ruth tries to make amends with Heston. Guest starring Mary Healey (Drama)

13:00

RTÉ News: One O'Clock and Weather T


13:25

Home and Away T

Ruby makes an error of judgement when she tries to tell Liam how she feels, and Dex continues to hide his crush on Marilyn. Indi and Romeo talk about their feelings for each other and everyone pitches in to help get Angelo's restaurant ready for opening night (Soap)

13:55

Neighbours T

Paul begins to feel the heat after learning Diana intends to talk to Toadie, and tries to stop the lawyer from revealing his indiscretions. However, the unscrupulous businessman's threats fail to work - until he stumbles across a devastating secret. Meanwhile, Steph's conscience nags away at her following a chat with Libby, and she resolves to tell Dan the truth about the baby (Soap)

14:25

EastEnders; RTÉ News and Weather TR

Peggy is horrified by what she discovers when Billy takes her to see Phil, while Sam listens to her mother's advice and makes a decision about her baby's future. Elsewhere, Becca reveals her true colours to Stacey, and Ryan has a romantic surprise for Janine ahead of their wedding (Soap)

15:05

Fair City TR

Damien warns Suzanne to steer clear Neasa, claiming she is nothing but trouble - and his suspicions seem to be confirmed following an incident at the pub. Meanwhile, Carol forces Esther out of the mayoral race, and Ray agrees to be Leo's date for the wedding (Soap)

15:40

Ghost Whisperer; RTÉ News

Melinda's investigation of a poltergeist in the hospital leads to a showdown with supernatural forces terrorising her and her son. Paranormal drama, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and David Conrad. Last in the series (Drama)

16:40

21st Century Child TR

David Coleman presents this ambitious documentary following 15 children during the first six years of their lives. The programme aims to shed new light on the importance of this formative period and examine whether it is nature or nurture that shapes the youngsters' personalities (Documentary)

17:40

Nuacht RTÉ; News for the Deaf and European Weather T


EVENING

18:00

The Angelus

(Factual)

18:01

RTÉ News: Six One and Weather T


19:00

Nationwide T

News stories from around the country, covering the latest topical issues

19:30

Abhainn T

New series. The history and stories of three rivers in Northern Ireland, beginning with the Boyne, which rises near Carbury Hill, Co Kildare, and flows north-east through Co Meath to reach the sea. The programme investigates traces of civilisation dating back over 6,000 years which can be found along its banks, and looks at a leather and wicker craft that was used for salmon fishing until the early 10th century (Documentary)

20:00

EastEnders T

Peggy finally signs the papers to take ownership of the pub and agrees to host Janine's wedding reception. Meanwhile, the bride-to-be's hen night takes an unexpected turn when she gets talking to a stranger. Minty and Billy barricade Phil into the Vic's living room for his own good, and Ryan bares his soul to Ricky - the only guest at his stag party (Soap)

20:30

The Consumer Show T

New series. Financial expert Eddie Hobbs and reporter Keelin Shanley offer information and advice on the purchase of goods and services. Featuring topical stories, interviews and contributions from a studio audience as well as Tina Leonard, former director of the European Consumer Centre Ireland (Consumer)

21:00

RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather T


21:35

Freefall T

Part one of two. Coinciding with the second anniversary of the controversial Irish government bank guarantee, this documentary tells the story of how a huge property bubble, fuelled by the lending practices of the financial system, brought the economy perilously close to the edge. The programme recounts the dramatic events, both global and national, in the fortnight leading up to the guarantee, and traces the origins of the crisis (Documentary)

22:35

Blind Man Walking T

Charting the efforts of Mark Pollock, an athlete and academic who lost his sight, to compete in the South Pole Race. The documentary, filmed over the course of a year, follows Mark's gruelling training routine and struggle to raise the 150,000 euro entry fee. When he and his team reach Antarctica, they ski for up to 16 hours a day and pull 70kg sledges in temperatures as low as -50C (Documentary)

23:35

RTÉ News and Weather; iWitness


23:40

The Late Late Show TR

Ryan Tubridy presents the light entertainment show, featuring celebrity interviews and live music, plus debates on the talking points of the day (Talk Show)

LATE NIGHT

01:50

The Spiral Staircase (1946 PG) B

Genre: Thriller
Director: Robert Siodmak
Cast: Dorothy McGuire, Ethel Barrymore, George Brent, Kent Smith, Elsa Lanchester, Rhonda Fleming, Sara Allgood, James Bell

A psychopath holds an early 20th-century New England town in his thrall with the serial killings of disabled girls. A naive mute woman caring for an elderly invalid in an isolated mansion is warned to leave the house because she will be the killer's next target. Period thriller, with Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, Ethel Barrymore, Kent Smith and Elsa Lanchester
(Film)

03:20

Shortland Street TR

Hospital drama set in a New Zealand accident and emergency ward (Soap)

03:45

Nationwide TR

News stories from around the country, covering the latest topical issues

04:10

Doctors TR

Heston begins to lose faith in himself and the medical profession when a patient takes a turn for the worse, but a baby looks set to save the day. Cherry is on hand to help when Imogen is sidelined again, and Ruth tries to make amends with Heston. Guest starring Mary Healey (Drama)

04:40

Trotsky - Rise and Fall of a Revolutionary R

Documentary exploring the life of the Russian Marxist, who was one of the leaders of the 1917 October Revolution, which overthrew the government and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. However, after Trotsky headed a failed campaign against his political rival Stalin, he was deported, but continued to oppose his policies until he was assassinated in 1940 (Documentary)

05:35

EuroNews

European and international headlines live via satellite

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Producer(s): Mark Cuban
Writer(s): Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Cast: Sasha Grey, Christopher Santos, Bridget Storm, Jeff Grossman, Timothy J. Cox, Kimberly Magness, Peter Zizzo, Ken Myers, Timothy Davis, Ted Jessup

Rated: 4/5

Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood, Robert Hobbs, Langley Kirkwood, Bonnie Henna, Grant Roberts, Patrick Holland

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Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max Von Sydow

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