TV guide - Friday, 07/03/25

00:17
Long Lost Family
A daughter looking for her mother from whom she was separated when she was just an hour old. And the man who, incredibly, has spent a lifetime searching for the same woman.
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01:04
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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02:11
Parkinson In Australia
Michael Parkinson interviews guests Ita Buttrose, Barry Took, John Bell, and Jimmy Jewel.
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03:29
Gardening Australia
This episode celebrates gardening as an antidote to the challenges we faced in 2020. We find out how the nursery industry kept up with demand, and what exciting projects you've been working on at home.
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04:00
News Breakfast
Bridget Brennan and Emma Rebellato bring you special coverage as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. A team of ABC News reporters bring you the latest from SE Queensland and northern NSW plus James Glenday with today's news.
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04:29
7.30
A nervous wait for millions as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Western Australians will vote at their state election this Saturday.
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05:00
News Breakfast
Bridget Brennan and Emma Rebellato bring you special coverage as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. A team of ABC News reporters bring you the latest from SE Queensland and northern NSW plus James Glenday with today's news.
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08:00
ABC News Mornings
Bridget Brennan and Emma Rebellato bring you special coverage as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. A team of ABC News reporters bring you the latest from SE Queensland and northern NSW plus James Glenday with today's news.
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09:00
Planet America
"Gambling with World War III". It's stacks on Zelenskyy as Trump cuts off military aid to Ukraine - but is another deal on the table? We ask former US Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer.
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09:32
Take 5 With Zan Rowe
Australian icon Jimmy Barnes takes us on a journey through the music that built him. This not to be missed conversation reveals the power of music to shape identity. What song brings Jimmy to tears?
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10:07
The Newsreader
As Public Eye climbs ever closer to News At Six's deteriorating numbers, Dale teams up with Rob, pushing the CEO to replace Lindsay.
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11:00
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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11:59
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand
Miriam Margolyes strikes out across the North Island of New Zealand on a quest to uncover the 'soul' of the country.
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13:00
Fake or Fortune?
Americans Kim and Chuck believe their landscape painting is by one of the founders of impressionism, Alfred Sisley. The team must help them build a case and prove its authenticity.
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13:59
Simply Nigella
Nigella delivers her final serving of feel good food - a beautiful bowl of steamed clams with Thai basil, toasty olive oil granola and a 'bav and pav' feast for supper - griddled bavette steak and a luscious lemon pavlova.
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14:29
Grand Designs
Design engineer Mark Butler is paralysed from the waist down. Along with wife Penny, he builds a cutting-edge new wheelchair-friendly family home in Warwickshire with full accessibility built into its fabric.
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15:16
Long Lost Family
In 1973, with no one to turn to, Ann gave up her firstborn son Mark, for adoption. And the story of 28-year-old nurse, Louise, searching for her father who she knows didn't want her.
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16:01
A Bite To Eat with Alice
Leading lady Lucy Durack arrives with one of her favourite ingredients, bananas. She also has a big challenge for Alice, how can she get her kids to eat more vegetables?
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16:30
Antiques Roadshow
The team visit the Bishop's Palace in the heart of Wells, Somerset.
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17:29
Hard Quiz
Alfred Hitchcock, the Ironman World Championship, musical comedy trio Tripod, and freemasonry? Has Andrew gamed the system by choosing a subject so secretive that not even Tom Gleeson is allowed to know the answers?
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18:00
ABC News
On the first Friday of the month, a special extended 35 minute edition of ABC News Queensland, with extended Stateline reporting and interviews on the issues that matter to Queenslanders. Presented by Lexy Hamilton-Smith.
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18:37
Gardening Australia
Costa meets an unstoppable gardener, Sophie combines edible and ornamental plants, Hannah tours a huge restaurant garden, Josh visits a community nursery.
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19:37
Under the Vines
Attempting to evict William from the house by other means, Daisy challenges him to a winner-takes-all game of Texas Hold 'Em, but can she and the Oakley team beat a former professional poker player?
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20:23
Optics
A brutal clown car disaster creates headaches for Ian and Cody, Meredith finds her yacht, and Greta and Nicole get what they always wanted - their contracts - but what will signing on the dotted line get them into? (Final)
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20:53
Hard Quiz
Tom Gleeson is back with a fresh batch of experts. This week's Hard Quiz topics are ABBA, llamas, Australian ultralight aircraft, and Steven Universe. The winner takes it all, and by 'all', we mean the Big Brass Mug.
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21:23
Spicks and Specks
Ex-Wiggle Emma Watkins, Michael Hing, Joel Creasey and Camp Cope's Georgia Maq light up the panel in this episode featuring A Gazillion Angry Mexicans.
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21:53
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee
Mel Bracewell, Ray O'Leary, Jamaine Ross and our famous winner Guy Montgomery and his wordy challenges, including games such as Choose a Letter, Feelings, and Spelling the Audience Member's Name.
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22:38
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
Grand Designs
Design engineer Mark Butler is paralysed from the waist down. Along with wife Penny, he builds a cutting-edge new wheelchair-friendly family home in Warwickshire with full accessibility built into its fabric.
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23:41
Long Lost Family
In 1973, with no one to turn to, Ann gave up her firstborn son Mark, for adoption. And the story of 28-year-old nurse, Louise, searching for her father who she knows didn't want her.
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TV guide - Saturday, 08/03/25

00:27
rage
Your weekend begins with an all-night music video marathon. rage brings you New Releases showcasing the latest in buzzed-about and boundary-pushing music videos.
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04:00
rage
Keep the party vibe going as the sun comes up with continuous music videos, from new releases to classics and the songs we've long forgotten.
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05:00
rage
Counts down the hottest music videos of the week, with the latest chart-toppers and brand-new hit predictions.
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06:00
Weekend Breakfast
Start your weekend informed and up-to-date. Fauziah Ibrahim and Richard Davies bring you the latest news, interviews, politics, culture, weather and global affairs. Plus sport with Chloe Hart.
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08:00
rage
Keep the party vibe going with wall-to-wall music videos, from classic hits and long-forgotten tracks from the vault, to the latest new releases and special features.
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09:30
rage: Guest Programmer
Celebrating International Women's Day, powerhouse music video director Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore guest programs rage picking her favourite clips.
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11:00
ABC News
The latest from ABC News on the weekend, bringing you the day's top stories and coverage of events as they unfold. Plus original reporting, expert analysis and all the updated news, sport, weather and information you need.
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11:30
Wang Gungwu Lecture
Sports trailblazer Melissa Wu delivers the 2025 Wang Gungwu Lecture. Each year the lecture celebrates the life and work of a prominent Chinese Australian.
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12:27
Optics
A brutal clown car disaster creates headaches for Ian and Cody, Meredith finds her yacht, and Greta and Nicole get what they always wanted - their contracts - but what will signing on the dotted line get them into? (Final)
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12:59
Under the Vines
Attempting to evict William from the house by other means, Daisy challenges him to a winner-takes-all game of Texas Hold 'Em, but can she and the Oakley team beat a former professional poker player?
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13:45
Extraordinary Escapes
Comedian Sara Pascoe joins her friend Sandi on an adventure in search of extraordinary escapes in the east of Scotland. First stop is a super cool, yet magical escape deep in the forest of Glen Dye.
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14:35
The Role of A Lifetime
This genre-bending series tackles some of the biggest problems facing Australian families today. From teens' sometimes-fraught search to find their tribe, to the all-pervasive effect of social media on children.
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15:26
Muster Dogs
The mentors evaluate Team Collie and Team Kelpie during their ten-month assessments. With just two months remaining, the competition intensifies as everyone strives to perfect their skills.
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16:27
Landline
A tasty sampler of stories from the land, covering food, agriculture, crops, climate, business and innovation, and meeting the fascinating people who make rural and regional communities unique. Presented by Pip Courtney.
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16:58
Australian Story
When celebrated artist Vincent Fantauzzo first appeared on Australian Story, he held something back about his past. Now he's ready to reveal all.
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17:30
Back Roads
Back Roads presenter Lisa Millar heads to the Hilltops Region of New South Wales for the "shear" excitement and chaos of The Running of the Sheep - a unique event that could only happen in rural Australia.
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18:00
ABC News
News from where we live. ABC News Queensland brings you the day's top stories, exclusive investigations and original reporting on issues that matter. Presented by Lexy Hamilton-Smith.
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18:32
Death in Paradise
Catherine finds herself entangled in the case, when an old friend becomes a murder suspect. Neville and the team dig deep and unravel secret after secret, soon realising that nothing in this case is what it seems.
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