TV guide - Friday, 18/04/25

00:50
Attica
Drawing on the experiences and recollections of those who were there, Stanley Nelson's documentary tells the story of the famous prison rebellion on its 50th anniversary. In the fall of 1971, tensions between inmates and guards at the Attica Correctional Facility are at an all-time high. On the morning of September 9, it all comes to a head when inmates erupt into one of the largest US prison riots ever witnessed.
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02:50
Never Stop Riding
In 2017 Alec Baker, Peter Mungkuri and Kunmanara 'Jimmy' Pompey coordinated a men's camp at a local cattle station, passing on their knowledge of horses, country and culture.
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03:00
Bamay
Bamay is back! See more stunning and diverse Australian locations from the Australian skies.
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03:30
Bamay
In Eps 6 and 7, we journey to Adnyamathanha Country, where Wilpena Pound, known to the Traditional Owners as Ikara meaning "meeting place"-is nestled in the heart of the Flinders Ranges in South Aus.
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04:00
Toi Time
The Toi Time whanau learn that the sky is kahurangi, the grass is kikorangi and the sun is kowhai. Aunty Anika sings about nga tae o te uenuku - colours of the rainbow.
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04:30
Aussie Bush Tales
Moort's family is surprised when a huge bird crashes into the snowy mountain near where they are sheltering.
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05:05
Barrumbi Kids
The Mandjarkkorl Festival is fast approaching, and the friends want to practice their new dance routine, but their responsibilities pull them in different directions.
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05:35
Fresh Fairytales
Bunny has the biggest 'fro in all the kingdom, and waits to find the right suitor to go to the prom.
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05:50
Bushwhacked!
This creepy crawly episode is an invitation to join the hosts on a lunch date in Gosford, New South Wales.
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06:15
Motown Magic
When Grandpa Marvin is feeling down, Ben tries to cheer him up by bringing an old car at the junkyard back to life.
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06:40
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Our heroes are captured one by one by a giant spider, but Bic and Bac manage to run away. They then meet a community of pangolins and among them, Yaka, the pretty pangolin.
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07:10
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Our heroes are back in the village of Meo and Myra. There, they meet Prince Alexis, who thinks peace is possible with Jes Mogokhs, but fails to convince the villagers.
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07:40
The World According to Grandpa
Louie asks 'Why are vegetables good for you?' and Grandpa spins one of his tall tales about a magical allotment where each of the special vegetables gave you an amazing new super power!
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08:00
Great Parks Of Africa
Africa is a tapestry of habitats that host an incredible variety of creatures and within the mighty continent are areas of exceptional natural beauty - the Great Parks of Africa.
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08:50
NITV News Update
The latest news from the oldest living culture. Join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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09:00
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Ernie explores the ancient forests and shifting sand dunes of Pemberton, Bianca breaks into the drag queen scene of Broken Hill, and Aaron's language and dance is put to the test in Bamaga.
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10:00
Emu Runner
Gem, a spirited young girl, deals with the grief of her mother's death by forging a bond with a wild emu. This spiritual dreaming is a bond she will do anything to keep, but one that puts her at odds with the new social worker.
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11:40
Kutcha's Koorioke
Cruise the streets of Wurundjeri country with acclaimed Mutti Mutti songman Kutcha Edwards and a deadly cast singing songs and sharing stories - great yarns and lots of laughs.
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12:00
Tradition on a Plate
Monique and Henry cook a Hangi within two hours, delivering a smell and flavour that will bring you to your knees.
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12:30
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw
Renowned chef Jacqui Challinor and actor-slash-comedian Dave Lawson are saying 'yes, and' to a game of pantry improv with Adam. Don't miss it!
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13:00
Waabiny Time
Moorditj walang, good health is about looking after our bodies every day. It's solid koolangka!
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13:25
Little J & Big Cuz
Will Little J and Levi find treasure? And has Big Cuz lost Nanna's treasure forever?
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13:35
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Tehrig stops at the foot of the thousand-storey tower, a titanic library that holds all the knowledge of humanity.
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14:05
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Aboard the Condor, Esteban is worried about Mendoza, but his friends remind him that their priority is to stop Ambrosius from appropriating Mu wisdom to make weapons.
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14:35
Motown Magic
Imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colourful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush and the classic sounds of motown.
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15:00
Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
Cheese and Wham learn about kids on the spectrum at "The Ed Asner Family Center" in LA. The team surprises coach and mentor Chris "Handles" Franklin by honoring him at his community event.
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15:30
NITV News: Nula
The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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16:00
Bamay
A slow TV showcase of the stunning landscapes found in Madi Madi, Dadi Dadi and Nganguruku Country along the waters of the Murrumbidgee River.
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16:40
Great Parks Of Africa
Africa is a tapestry of habitats that host an incredible variety of creatures and within the mighty continent are areas of exceptional natural beauty - the Great Parks of Africa.
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17:30
Selkie
Jamie, a troubled lonely teenager, gets a new lease on life when he comes upon a group of selkies, mythical people with the power to change into seals.
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19:05
Yarning Culture Through Film
Carefully curated stories from each of the 10 communities and four nations that comprise the Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance region.
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19:15
Bad Behaviour
Lucy, a former child actress, seeks healing from the traumas of her life. She embarks on a spiritual retreat, only for it to become anything but healing.
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21:05
NITV News: Nula
The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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21:35
Finding Place
The show explores the issues of one family surrounding ceremonially initiated men as they deal with the daily duality of their social standing, both within the Aboriginal and mainstream Australia.
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22:00
NITV on the Road: Yabun
From our travelling music series, we showcase veterans and newcomers alike as they perform up on the Yabun stage at Victoria Park, Sydney.
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23:00
Women of the Sun: 25 Years Later
Women of the Sun is a remarkable series that screened in Australia in 1981. It had a huge impact and in 25 Years Later producer Bob Weis sets out to discuss the film's impact on five women with roles.
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TV guide - Saturday, 19/04/25

00:30
Unspoken - Manu Vatuvei
Two former New Zealand rugby league players, Sione Faumuina and Vatuvei, have opened up in an emotional and personal interview exploring some of their darkest moments.
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01:00
Hostile
This documentary is a rich and often harrowing exploration of the UK's approach to immigration through the eyes of international students, members of the Windrush generation and community organisers.
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02:40
Too Many Captain Cooks
Between Cook discovering Australia and Aboriginal people discovering Cook, there are clearly various historical truths.
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03:00
Bamay
We journey to Adnyamathanha Country, where Wilpena Pound, known to the Traditional Owners as Ikara meaning "meeting place" is nestled in the heart of the Flinders Ranges in South Aus.
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03:30
Bamay
In this two-part episode, we explore one of Australia's popular destinations, Queensland's Whitsundays, located on Birri Gubba Country. Offering stunning views and a rich cultural history.
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04:00
Toi Time
Jojo, Maia and Tama find out about Tamanuitera and Aunty Anika makes kai with vegetables from her mara.
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04:30
Aussie Bush Tales
It's been raining for so long that everything and everyone is thoroughly wet and cranky.
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05:05
Barrumbi Kids
Tomias and Dahlia find a box of fire crackers and decide not to hand them, but things get out of hand.
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05:35
Fresh Fairytales
Sinalela lives next door to Cinderella and has magnificent Island feet that don't fit the glass slipper. This is the story of the belle of the ball who wins much more than the heart of a Prince.
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05:50
Bushwhacked!
Kayne and Kamil find out what a sea eagle supermarket is and learn the secret sea eagle dance with the Gubbi Gubbi, before Kayne has to fly through the skies in this action-packed episode.
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06:15
Motown Magic
Ben and Angie are forced to abandon their school science project to prevent him from wrecking the place and ultimately find a home for their new friend, Dancing Machine.
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06:40
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
In order to safely cross the triangle of the Abyss, a place of significant electromagnetic disturbances, Tehrig needs Jes to increase the power of their transmitter.
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07:10
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Discovering a city surrounded by an impassable wall, our heroes are immediately captured by iron men, then thrown into the fortified city after receiving a mark on their foreheads.
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07:40
The World According to Grandpa
Stanley asks 'Where does snow come from?' Grandpa tells the story of a naughty wizard named Foggy Patches who kept playing tricks on his wizard friends and needed to be taught a frosty lesson!
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08:00
Selkie
Jamie, a troubled lonely teenager, gets a new lease on life when he comes upon a group of selkies, mythical people with the power to change into seals.
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09:35
The Witches
A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader.
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11:30
Great Parks Of Africa
Africa is a tapestry of habitats that host an incredible variety of creatures and within the mighty continent are areas of exceptional natural beauty - the Great Parks of Africa.
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12:20
NITV News: Nula
The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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12:50
Songlines on Screen
Steve Jamijinpa Patrick embarks on an epic journey to rediscover the secrets of how to make rain, Warlpiri-style.
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13:30
The First Inventors
Vast communication networks, trade superhighways, and sophisticated kinship systems. How First Nations people built an extraordinarily connected society on this enormous, often inhospitable continent.
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14:30
Tradition on a Plate
Monique and Henry put a special twist on ceviche, while keeping it affordable and fresh.
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15:00
Shepherdess
A former lawyer sets up a coffee cart in an old horse float. A mother of four swaps roles with her husband and becomes the breadwinner. An English expat finds her calling in Porangahau.
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15:30
The Barber
If the council are looking for someone who is perfect, they've elected the wrong man. Impostor syndrome sets in and Peleti confronts some of the demons of his past.
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16:00
The Last Land: Gespe'gewa'gi
It's midsummer and the commercial fisheries take a pause, but community organiser Lita and her bubbly crew are in full swing. Rain or shine, it's the perfect time for the Listuguj Pow Wow.
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16:30
NITV News Update
The latest news from the oldest living culture. Join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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17:05
The Other Side
A ghostly female form is known to haunt a majestic gothic cathedral - the team makes a connection and is shocked by her true identity.
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17:30
Alone Australia
The survivalists' race to catch a wallaby and procure much-needed protein is on who will be the first to eat red meat?
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18:30
Dark Age
A giant crocodile is on the loose in the Northern Territory and it's up to a park ranger and two local guides to face up to the giant creature.
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20:10
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack gave voice to a global soundtrack of beauty and pain, love and anguish, hope and struggle. With exclusive access to Flack's archives of film, performances, interviews, home movies, photos, hit songs and unreleased music, the film documents how Flack's musical virtuosity was inseparable from her lifelong commitment to civil rights.
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