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TV guide - Wednesday, 16/04/25
00:22
Media Watch
Billionaire gives back: Adrian Portelli's cash splash whips shoppers and the news media into a frenzy. Plus reins of power - racing industry criticism curiously goes missing.
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00:38
Q+A
The rising cost of putting a roof over your head is at the heart of this election. We are in the booming housing belt of south-east Melbourne, where population increase has increasing social disadvantage.
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01:40
Grand Designs New Zealand
Tony Hodge discovers that building with the humble container is not as easy as he thought it would be on his unforgiving, vertiginous, bush clad site on Waiheke Island.
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02:25
Long Lost Family
Two stories of new beginnings: a woman separated from her mother because of a tragic twist of fate, and the first transgender searcher, desperate to know if their birth mother will accept them.
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03:11
rage
Australia's longest-running music show is home to the biggest vault of music videos from a diverse range of artists, genres, and eras. They curate the best clips of all-time to entertain for hours.
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03:44
Parkinson In Australia
Michael Parkinson interviews guests Barbara Bach, Ringo Starr, and Glen Shorrock.
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04:30
Gardening Australia
Sophie Thomson visits an edible garden feeding a family; Jane Edmanson is weeding out invasive karamu; Clarence Slockee visits a green learning space; guest presenter Caylee creates bottle planters with Costa.
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05:29
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.
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06:00
News Breakfast
James Glenday, Bridget Brennan and Nate Byrne are in the Wheatbelt of WA, gauging how West Aussies feel this federal election campaign. Plus Emma Rebellato, Charles Brice and Catherine Murphy with news and sport.
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09:00
News Breakfast - Extended
An extended 4 hour edition of News Breakfast from WA. James Glenday, Bridget Brennan and Nate Byrne visit the Wheatbelt, plus Emma Rebellato, Charles Brice and Catherine Murphy are in the studio with the day's news and sport.
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10:00
Four Corners
From volcano labs in Iceland, to sun-reflecting clouds in Australia, the bold experiments aimed not just at cutting emissions but removing carbon from the atmosphere.
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10:47
Q+A
The rising cost of putting a roof over your head is at the heart of this election. We are in the booming housing belt of south-east Melbourne, where population increase has increasing social disadvantage.
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12:00
ABC News at Noon
The leading news at lunchtime. Kathryn Robinson brings you the top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on issues that matter to you.
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12:30
National Press Club Address
The Press Club will host a series of policy debates in the lead up to the May 3 Election. Clare O'Neil, Minister for Housing debates Michael Sukkar, Housing Shadow Minister.
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13:36
Media Watch
Billionaire gives back: Adrian Portelli's cash splash whips shoppers and the news media into a frenzy. Plus reins of power - racing industry criticism curiously goes missing.
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14:00
Restoration Australia
Built in 1843 from convict bricks, Keera Vale has suffered severe damage and needs love and care. Jen and Harold have fallen for the house on the hill, but is love enough to save this grand old dame?
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14:58
Back Roads
This episode takes you on an unforgettable journey to the spectacular Tiwi Islands north of Darwin off the NT coast. Brooke Boney meets the locals and explores the history of this fascinating community.
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15:28
Grand Designs New Zealand
In Featherston, Swedish architect Josefine Watterson tackles the challenge of creating a passive house for her young family in pursuit of both a more sustainable lifestyle and a prestigious qualification.
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16:14
Long Lost Family
Two stories shaped by moments from British history: a family torn apart by the birth of a war time baby, and a daughter given up against a backdrop of racism.
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17:01
A Bite To Eat with Alice
Actor, comedian and foodie triple threat Matt Okine drops in. Alice puts her own spin on a festival favourite: the burger; things get messy when Matt gives Alice a hand making hand pulled noodles.
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17:30
Antiques Roadshow
Fiona Bruce and the team return to Bath. Treasures include a rare teapot bought at a boot sale, an unusual image of Hitler depicted in propaganda posters, and a painting of a gentle Irish landscape.
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18:29
Hard Quiz
Four brave contestants put themselves under the Hard Quiz spotlight for a chance to win Tom Gleeson's Big Brass Mug. Expert topics: Strictly Ballroom, the Australian Light Horse, the Bee Gees and Breaking Bad.
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19:00
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News ACT brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on the issues that matter to Canberrans. Presented by Jade Toomey.
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19:30
7.30
Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.
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20:00
Australia Votes: Leaders' Debate
David Speers moderates the ABC News Leaders Debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Live from ABC Parramatta.
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21:00
Insiders: Debate Analysis Special
After the ABC News Leaders Debate Patricia Karvelas hosts a special midweek Insiders with a panel of leading political minds to analyse what Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton said and how it might affect the campaign.
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21:32
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
Join Charlie Pickering, Rhys Nicholson, Guy Williams, Zoe Coombs Marr and Tom Gleeson for a special live edition of The Weekly, bringing you a hot-off-the-press recap of the ABC News Leaders Debate.
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22:02
Fresh Blood
Creatively blocked painter Jackie Ly is launched into the ethnically dubious world of arts panels. Can she keep her integrity, save the arts industry, and end racism?
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22:32
Planet America
Chas and John take you through the latest on tariffs, the House passes the Republican budget framework which paves the way for Trump's agenda, also Russia and Iran, Trump's "excellent health", plus an update on deportations.
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23:04
Mayfair Witches
Rowan must find Lasher before more people are hurt. Sip finds an ally in an angry Mayfair cousin.
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23:53
ABC Late News
Follow the story with the latest on the day's events, explaining what's happening and why it matters. ABC News has reporters across Australia and around the globe uncovering what you need to know. Presented by Jade Barker.
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TV guide - Thursday, 17/04/25
00:24
In Limbo
Charlie is rocked by grief when his best friend, Nate, dies. But Nate soon returns as a ghost trapped in limbo, and he needs Charlie's help to break free.
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00:53
In Limbo
Freya and Charlie are shocked to discover that Nate transferred $30,000 to a secret bank account before he died. What kind of trouble was he in? Meanwhile, Nate enlists Charlie's help in a bid to rescue him from limbo.
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01:23
Grand Designs New Zealand
In Featherston, Swedish architect Josefine Watterson tackles the challenge of creating a passive house for her young family in pursuit of both a more sustainable lifestyle and a prestigious qualification.
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02:09
Long Lost Family
Two stories shaped by moments from British history: a family torn apart by the birth of a war time baby, and a daughter given up against a backdrop of racism.
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02:56
rage
Australia's longest-running music show is home to the biggest vault of music videos from a diverse range of artists, genres, and eras. They curate the best clips of all-time to entertain for hours.
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03:26
Parkinson In Australia
In 1980, Michael Parkinson interviewed Sir Robert Helpmann in an extensive one on one chat.
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04:29
Gardening Australia
Costa Georgiadis makes garlands; Jane Edmanson gives beginner tips; Sophie Thomson learns about bush food; Jerry Coleby-Williams identifies bugs; Millie Ross finds a rare plant.
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05:29
7.30
A couple blame a hospital for the death of their baby. Can the Liberals break through Labor's fortress in Victoria? Plus Peter Dutton accused of "overreach" after his comments on national security.
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06:00
News Breakfast
Start your day with the latest overnight developments, breaking news and the top stories this morning. James Glenday and Bridget Brennan bring you news and interviews joined by Emma Rebellato, Catherine Murphy and Nate Byrne.
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09:00
ABC News Mornings
When you need to know what's going on in the morning, turn to Meredith Sheehan for up to the minute news and events as they unfold. Plus the latest politics, business, sport with Catherine Murphy and weather with Nate Byrne.
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09:59
Foreign Correspondent
When a former Al Qaeda commander and his allies swept the Assad regime in Syria, it surprised the world. There was jubilation over the fall of a brutal dictator but questions remain about what comes next.
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10:33
Back Roads
Dive into Australia's iconic surf lifesaving culture in Victoria. Heather Ewart visits 90 Mile Beach in Gippsland, meeting the people who keep beachgoers safe on this dangerous coastline.
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11:02
Restoration Australia
Host Anthony Burke joins a young couple, Steph and Paul, as they set out bravely and optimistically to write a happy, luxe new chapter for a storied 150-year-old Melbourne institution.
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12:00
ABC News at Noon
The leading news at lunchtime. Celina Edmonds brings you today's top stories and the latest news as it unfolds, with reporters in the community across Australia and around the world reporting on the issues that matter to you.
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13:00
Sherwood
Whilst the new Sheriff of Nottingham fights against a proposal backed by the influential Warner family, the shocking murder of Nicky Branson threatens to reignite historic turf wars that plagued Nottingham of old.
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14:00
Restoration Australia
Holowiliena was settled in 1853 by the Warwick family and their descendants still live on the property. With no money or heritage skills, they set out to save the original settler's buildings.
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14:55
Back Roads
Heather Ewart travels to the surprising little town of Nyngan. As the gateway to the outback in NSW, in this isolated spot on the Bogan River, Nyngan locals are changing the lives of others.
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15:25
Grand Designs New Zealand
In North Canterbury, Phil Metaxas takes on the ambitious task of completing another man's dream: that of a post-modernist castle.
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16:11
Long Lost Family
Two women look for answers to questions that have haunted them for decades: a woman who made a discovery as a teenager that changed her life, and a mother longing to find the son she felt she let down.
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16:59
A Bite To Eat with Alice
Alice whips up her Roast Pumpkin with Miso and Pepita Furikaki for her dip loving, award-winning actor guest, Daniel Henshall, and Daniel arrives at Alice's door with a bag of mussels in his hand.
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17:28
Antiques Roadshow
Fiona Bruce and the team head to Blists Hill Victorian Town near Ironbridge in Shropshire. Objects exciting the experts include a rare group of early puppets and a valuable oak dresser.
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18:29
Hard Quiz
Tom Gleeson's Hard Quiz always has something for everyone. Four expert topics are David Cassidy, Anne Frank, the 1868 Aboriginal cricket tour of England, and coffee.
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19:00
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News ACT brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on the issues that matter to Canberrans. Presented by Jade Toomey.
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