TV guide - Tuesday, 18/03/25

00:15
Long Lost Family
The story of a mother who fears that time is running out for her to find her daughter, and a son who needs to make his father proud.
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01:03
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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02:41
Parkinson In Australia
Classic Australian entertainment as we take a trip back to 1979 where Michael Parkinson interviews guests Bob Hawke, Kate Fitzpatrick and Jack Fingleton.
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03:59
Gardening Australia
Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests unusual indoor plants; Costa Georgiadis visits a nursery helping migrants; Clarence Slockee meets a family who started gardening in lockdown; Jane Edmanson gets a taste for edible flowers.
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04:59
7.30
The clinical trials program bringing cutting-edge cancer treatment and research to regional hospitals in Victoria. Tesla sales have dropped around the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Robert De Niro.
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05:30
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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08:30
ABC News Mornings
When big stories break, turn to ABC News in the mornings to bring you what's happening and why it matters. We have more reporters in more places, serving and connecting communities and telling your stories.
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09:30
Dream Gardens
A couple dream of a waterfront home with a resort style garden. They also dream of both jobs finishing at the same time. They've green lit work on the garden while the house is still under construction. A good idea, in theory.
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10:01
Poh's Kitchen
French-trained pastry chef Emmanuel Mollois joins Poh Ling Yeow in her kitchen, where they make delicious desserts. Poh prepares her version of a chiffon cake and Emmanuel demonstrates how to make almond croissants.
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10:30
The Weekly with Charlie Pickering
Charlie is back with the premiere of Season 11! Rhys Nicholson is at the desk to dissect compulsory voting, Damien Power looks the not-so-impending asteroid and Margaret Pomeranz takes on FBoy Island!
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10:59
Space 22
Seven Australians with lived experience of mental illness begin a unique experiment: to test whether immersing themselves in creativity can offer a new way to improve mental wellbeing.
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11:30
ABC News at Noon
Ros Childs presents the leading news at lunchtime, including the day'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.
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12:30
Call the Midwife
Sister Hilda and Dr Turner support a young father with a lung condition; Trixie takes the lead with a struggling first-time mother.
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13:30
Grand Designs Transformations
In Geelong Victoria, Luke and Bree restore a Victorian cottage and add on a massive contemporary extension, while in the Tasmanian village of Oatlands, Karen and Luke restore a sandstone Georgian cottage.
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14:28
Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat
Nigella explains how captivated she was with a recipe she heard about on Twitter, a dish where all the ingredients were familiar, but the finished article unlike anything she had tried before.
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14:58
Grand Designs
Zimbabwean born Davi and Matt from Australia set out to build a radical multicultural house, but from the start the project is a gruelling, plate-spinning exercise.
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15:45
Long Lost Family
A mother who has never recovered from the moment she knew she would be unable to keep her baby; a daughter who has spent her life longing for the chance to be a part of her mother's life.
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16:31
A Bite To Eat with Alice
TV presenting royalty Osher Gunsberg joins Alice as she makes him some delicious dishes to suit his dietaries, including an easy-to-make cheesecake.
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17:01
Antiques Roadshow
The team make a final visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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18:00
Hard Quiz
In Australia's funniest quiz show, you play hard or go home (and quite often do both). In this episode: Maddie's mad for Round the Twist, David's a Bruce Lee boffin, John's a pinball wizard, and Jessi's all over Alaska.
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18:30
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News NT brings you the day's news and original reporting from the Top End to Alice Springs, Uluru to Kakadu and outback communities. Presented by Kyle Dowling.
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19:00
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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19:31
Foreign Correspondent
The feud between Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his deputy Sara Duterte has unleashed a war, involving allegations of corruption and even the hiring of a hitman.
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20:03
The Role of A Lifetime
The final episode explores topics that impact today's teens more than any previous generation. From the terrifying rise of anxiety and depression to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence and deep fake technology.
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20:53
The School That Tried to End Racism
In a program aimed at stopping racism in its tracks, a class of 9-to-11-year-old students explore the impact of racism, and the complexities of identity and representation in history and in pop culture.
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21:52
The ABC of
David Wenham travels backwards in time with the host of 7.30, Sarah Ferguson. In this rare and open interview, she shows sides of herself viewers will not have seen before.
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22:22
ABC Late News
Follows the stories with the latest on the day's events, explaining what's happening and why it matters, with reporters across Australia and around the globe uncovering the facts. Presented by Michael Tetlow.
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22:54
Four Corners
A one-hour special reveals deep failures and systemic issues in Australia's childcare sector. Adele Ferguson uncovers shocking cases of child abuse, neglect and injury highlighting gaps in childcare safety.
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23:51
Media Watch
The explosive laden caravan turns out to be a con job. Clive Palmer tries to provoke outrage and succeeds at The Age. Political commentator and one-time Liberal Party candidate depicted as an average punter on news website.
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TV guide - Wednesday, 19/03/25

00:10
Q+A
Are we breaking up with America? Donald Trump has levied hefty tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium. It's an economic blow ahead of the budget and a diplomatic minefield on the eve of an election. So what happens next?
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01:13
Grand Designs
Zimbabwean born Davi and Matt from Australia set out to build a radical multicultural house, but from the start the project is a gruelling, plate-spinning exercise.
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02:01
Long Lost Family
A mother who has never recovered from the moment she knew she would be unable to keep her baby; a daughter who has spent her life longing for the chance to be a part of her mother's life.
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02:48
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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03:40
Parkinson In Australia
In 1982, Michael Parkinson spoke with Sir Edmund Hillary and Twiggy.
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04:28
Gardening Australia
Costa Georgiadis meets students planting bee-friendly highways; Jane Edmanson learns how to create a healing garden space; Millie Ross shows how to grow great garlic; Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a living legend.
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04:59
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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05:30
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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08:30
ABC News Mornings
When big stories break, turn to ABC News in the mornings to bring you what's happening and why it matters. We have more reporters in more places, serving and connecting communities and telling your stories.
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09:30
Four Corners
A one-hour special reveals deep failures and systemic issues in Australia's childcare sector. Adele Ferguson uncovers shocking cases of child abuse, neglect and injury highlighting gaps in childcare safety.
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10:27
Q+A
Are we breaking up with America? Donald Trump has levied hefty tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium. It's an economic blow ahead of the budget and a diplomatic minefield on the eve of an election. So what happens next?
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11:30
ABC News at Noon
Ros Childs presents the leading news at lunchtime, including the day'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.
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12:00
National Press Club Address
Michele O'Neil, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, debates Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive of the Australian Chamber of Commerce.
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13:05
Media Watch
The explosive laden caravan turns out to be a con job. Clive Palmer tries to provoke outrage and succeeds at The Age. Political commentator and one-time Liberal Party candidate depicted as an average punter on news website.
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13:29
Grand Designs Transformations
In two challenging transformations, a Melbourne couple turn a drab duplex into a spacious Miami-inspired home, while a NSW couple on a budget create a tiny guest pavilion for visiting family and friends.
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14:27
Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat
Starting with her recipe for a gorgeously fluffy white loaf that requires minimum effort, Nigella moves onto a fried chicken sandwich garnished with some of her favourite condiments, including pickles and kimchi.
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14:57
Grand Designs
Mike and Sarah build a multi-generational 21st century Longhouse. Enormous, corrugated, with a highly complex roof shape that echoes the angles of the surrounding fields, building it proves far from easy.
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15:45
Long Lost Family
A couple search together for the son they had to give up for adoption when they were teenagers; a dad searches for the daughter he had to leave when she was just a year old.
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16:31
A Bite To Eat with Alice
Journalist and author Virginia Trioli joins forces with Alice to revitalise the Tuna Mornay while Alice attempts to change Virginia's mind on kale.
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17:00
Antiques Roadshow
The team return to Wells in Somerset to see some Faberge jewellery and a plate by Pugin.
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18:00
Hard Quiz
This program has never shied away from tackling the hard subjects, including The Great Escape, David Bowie, Ru Paul's Drag Race, and US serial killers. And if you think the topic is unique, just wait till you meet Andrew.
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18:30
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News NT brings you the day's news and original reporting from the Top End to Alice Springs, Uluru to Kakadu and outback communities. Presented by Kyle Dowling.
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19:00
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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