ABC Entertains - Programs and Schedules (formerly ABC ME)

Last night ABC Entertains was the number one multichannel in 16-39 and number three in 25-54.

So seems to be doing well in the ratings.

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THE CLEANER Season 2

TUESDAY 22 APRIL 8. 30PM

EPISODE 1

Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control: a job in a pub, after he’s promised his new girlfriend he’ll stay off the booze. But resisting a pint is the least of his challenges.

Wicky faces the ultimate test of self-control: a job in a pub, after he’s promised his new girlfriend he’ll stay off the booze. He’s there to clean up the devastation left by a lethal brawl, but as a web of romantic and criminal intrigue slowly unravels around him, Wicky realises there’s more to this job than just cleaning up blood (and the occasional severed human ear).

Built to Survive, which won an International Emmy Award in 2023, has been sold to National Geographic and will be shown internationally except Australia, USA, Latin American and France.

The article also mentions that Netflix has secured Australian and New Zealand rights to MaveriX.

The motorcross racing drama series, filmed in the Northern Territory, was a co-commission for Netflix and the ABC and has until now aired exclusively on the ABC in Australia and on Netflix for rest of world. Under the revised deal struck by distributor ACTF, Netflix has now secured Australian and New Zealand rights for the series.

It has been 1 year since ABC ME rebranded to ABC Entertains. :tada:

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The Piano UK, hosted by Claudia Winkleman (Strictly Come Dancing, The Traitors UK), premieres on ABC Entertains on Sunday, June 15 at 8pm. Lang Lang and Mika featured on the first two seasons, before Lang was replaced by Jon Baptiste for season 3.

ABC Entertains will show season 1 from 2023.

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The Piano UK

Sunday 15 June 8:00 PM

Claudia Winkleman hosts this unforgettable celebration of the UK’s favourite instrument as passionate amateur musicians take to public pianos in train stations across the UK.

What the pianists don’t know is that they are being secretly watched by two of the world’s most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika.

Who will they choose to play at the iconic Royal Festival Hall? Their search begins in King’s Cross St Pancras.

The Piano UK Episode 2

Sunday 22 June 8:00 PM

This week’s repertoire includes a Chopin lover whose built a street piano on wheels; a boy banging out Ibiza classics for his Dad; and a truly unique girl whose performance stops the station in its tracks.

What none our pianists know is that they are being secretly watched by two of the world’s
most respected performers, Lang Lang and Mika.

Who will they invite to play at the iconic Royal Festival Hall?

THE PIANO UK - EPISODE 3

SUNDAY 29 JUNE 8.00PM

Claudia Winkleman’s nationwide search for outstanding amateur pianists pulls into Glasgow Central Station.

This week’s lineup includes local jazz legend Stanley, an 86 year old father of eleven; an Elton John playing YouTube star; and a boogie woogie biker with blood on her hands.