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TV guide - Tuesday, 20/05/25

00:05
Bush Bands Bash
Bush Bands Bash is the biggest concert on the Alice Springs calendar and one of the most vibrant Indigenous events in Australia.
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01:00
Good Grief
Gwen is forced to stay at Ellie's house after being kicked out of home by their mum. Dean offers a discount to some clients, Beau freestyles and Sharyn looks like Margot Robbie.
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01:30
Talking Language
Featuring Ernie Dingo, this series is a personal journey providing a unique understanding of how knowledge of Aboriginal languages is shaped by ancestral connections to the land, stars, water and sea.
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02:00
The Whole Table
A groundbreaking all-Indigenous panel show, co-produced by Sydney Theatre Company and NITV, exploring a range of issues that impact Indigenous people both here in Australia and abroad.
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03:00
Nitv On The Road: Barunga Festival
From our travelling music series, we showcase veterans and newcomers alike as they perform at the Barunga Festival 2015.
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04:00
Nitv On The Road: Barunga Festival
From our travelling music series, we showcase veterans and newcomers alike as they perform at the Barunga Festival 2015.
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05:00
Bamay
We travel to Waiben, a culturally rich region with stunning tropical landscapes and a deep connection to the sea, vibrant traditions and heritage of the Kaurareg nation.
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05:30
Bamay
In this two-part episode we explore Bunurong Country on Phillip Island, Victoria. Known for its dramatic coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and deep cultural significance.
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06:00
Toi Time
The Toi Time whanau celebrate Oma's birthday. Aunty Anika bakes the birthday cake and Buzz makes a beautiful bunch of putiputi for Oma.
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06:30
Aussie Bush Tales
Three mischievous Aboriginal boys and their cousin, Jedda, always followed by their dingo puppy, Snowy, go exploring and investigate new and exciting mysteries in the Aussie bush.
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06:40
Barrumbi Kids
Dahlia and Tomias select the same subject for a school speech competition, and their research leads them on a quest for treasure that reveals Dahlia's connections to Mandjakkorl and danger.
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07:10
Eddie's Lil' Homies
Lottie and Tal are working on a sculpture together for the Community Art Show, and as usual, they can't agree on anything.
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07:25
Bushwhacked!
Fraser Island in Queensland beckons and so too does the need to sustain the predator that calls the World Heritage site home.
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07:50
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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08:15
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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08:40
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Our heroes are back in Arkadia, discouraged at not having discovered the second Orichalcum.
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09:10
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
After freeing the prisoners, Spartakus heads for Arkadia. There, the meaning of the oracle is finally revealed, and for Bob and Rebecca, it's almost time to finally go home.
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09:40
The World According to Grandpa
Louie asks 'Who invented words?' and Grandpa spins a tall tale about Flaximus, a young boy from Ancient Rome who won the job of dreaming up a name for every single thing in the world!
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10:00
Tales from Zambia
The river really belongs to the hippos. The world's largest concentrations of hippos are found here. They spend their days submerged, keeping cool in the hot sun.
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10:50
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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11:00
Living Black
Simone Stacey rose to fame as part of the pop duo Shakaya with the song 'Stop Calling Me'. Now as a campaigner against Domestic Violence she's passionate to help Indigenous youth find their voice.
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11:30
First Australians
The threat of extinction hovers over the first Australians of Victoria at the time Wurundjeri clan leader Simon Wonga seeks land from the authorities. He soon gives up and leads his people to the banks of the Yarra River, claiming a parcel of land, Coranderrk. With the help of a Scottish preacher, and inspired by the farming practices of the settlers, the community prospers - until the authorities step in and resist self-determination.
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12:30
Ochre and Ink
The fascinating story of Chinese-Australian artist Zhou Xiaoping and his inspiring but sometimes controversial 23-year collaboration with Aboriginal artists in remote Arnhem Land.
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13:00
Scotland, Slavery and Statues
The death of George Floyd in the US sent shockwaves across the world. The Black Lives Matter movement intensified. And Scotland was not getting off lightly. The epicentre of this was in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. A 150-foot statue of Henry Dundas ignited a fiery debate in 2017 that continues to this day.
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14:00
The Casketeers
Francis and Kaiora Tipene temper good humour with care and respect as they help Polynesian families cope with loss. Today, Francis enlists the help of Nikora and Brady to get his latest purchase of angel statues ready for Kaiora's approval and a Maori Muslim tangi is the first of its kind for Tipene Funerals.
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14:30
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw
Ditch the awkward small talk but savour the best canapes and cocktails, as The Cook Up throws a fancy night of Easy Entertaining with Chefs Rosheen Kaul and Aleksis Kalnins.
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15:00
Grace Beside Me
Fuzzy and her class visit Lola's forest, but when they get separated they learn a powerful lesson.
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15:25
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
The Athenian orator Demosthenes seems to know the way to Arkadia. But Maxagaze, who wants to learn public speaking in hopes of winning the next pirate elections, needs his services.
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15:55
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The original 1980s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban, as he searches the new world for both his father and the mysterious Cities of Gold.
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16:25
Little J & Big Cuz
Big Cuz doubts she's got what it takes to captain the school's rugby team.
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17:00
Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
Hotshot takes Wham to an aquarium in Kentucky that preserves aquatic wildlife. Hotshot, Cheese, and Jet learn about an organization that builds playgrounds for kids of all abilities.
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17:30
Indian Country Today News
An independent news channel that serves Indigenous communities with news, entertainment, and opinion.
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18:00
Bamay
Series 5 kicks off with one of the most iconic places on the planet: Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. A two-part episode showcases the breathtaking and ancient landscape.
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18:25
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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18:35
Tales from Zambia
Along the bank of the Luangwa River in Zambia is a troop of eighty or so baboons. This is the story of a family, and a young male baboon who faces difficult choices as he comes of age.
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19:30
Haututu Hunters
Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whanau. Jordan takes the boys to meet his cousin Louis in Oakura for some fishing off the rocks.
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20:00
Haututu Hunters
The Haututu Hunters go international and visit Kaina Makua on the island of Kaua'i.
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20:30
Pro Bull Riding USA - Unleash The Beast
Unleash the Beast is bucking its way onto NITV, bringing the world's best riders as they face off against formidable bulls in iconic American cities, battling for the championship title.
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21:30
Over the Black Dot
Your weekly roundup of Rugby League news, views and yarns provided by the deadly team.
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22:00
Hunting Aotearoa
Pete's is on the hunt for Canadian Geese, Wild Turkey and Fallow Deer, in central Hawkes Bay.
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22:30
Searchers
In the Canadian Arctic in 1913, a man returns home to find that his wife and daughter have been kidnapped.
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