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TV.Cynic · January 16, 2023, 4:26am

Death in Paradise - Season 11

From Sunday 12 February 7.30pm

The sun-soaked, smash-hit whodunnit returns for more murder mysteries with a light touch and a warm heart.

DI Neville Parker has more crimes to solve on the blissful island of Saint Marie, while also dealing with the emotional complications of working at close quarters with DS Florence Cassell.

When a seemingly simple kidnapping ends in murder, Neville and the team must work out what went wrong and how someone ended up dead.

Ep 1 When a seemingly simple kidnapping ends in murder, DI Neville Parker and the team must work out what went wrong and how someone ended up dead.

Production credit: A Red Planet Pictures production for BBC. Produced with the support of the region of Guadeloupe.

TV.Cynic · January 19, 2023, 3:06am

Australia Day 2023 on your ABC

Australia Day 2023 is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be Australian.

The day is about our history, our spirit, our people, the best of this vast country; our mateship, our strong sense of community, our resilience and looking to the future with optimism and hope as we walk together.

We’re all part of the story.

Tune in to the ABC’s television, radio and online coverage of Australia Day events to reflect on, respect and celebrate all things Aussie … from the comfort of your own home or wherever you are across the country via ABC iview or ABC listen.

As we lead up to January 26, there are some key events across the ABC, starting with the Australian of the Year Awards on January 25 and program of special events on January 26, culminating with the Australia Day Live concert.

2023 Australian Of The Year Awards Wednesday 25 January 7.30pm

From Canberra’s National Arboretum, the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards recognises the achievements of extraordinary Australians. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald and Susie Youssef and featuring performances by Budjerah. You can watch it on ABC iview, but before the award ceremony kicks off, be sure to check out the State Recipient Profiles or our YouTube playlist.

Australia Day Thursday 26 January from 7.30am

Australia Day 2023 is a day to reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be Australian.

We’re all part of the story. Tune in to the ABC’s television, radio and online coverage of Australia Day events to reflect on, respect and celebrate all things Aussie … from the comfort of your own home or wherever you are across the country via ABC iview or ABC listen.

Australia Day collection – including WugulOra, Flag Raising, AOTY and more.

Australia Day Live Thursday 26 January 7.30pm

On January 26 the ABC gives you the best seats in the house for Australia Day Live. As the sun sets on our national day, Australia Day Live brings the nation together to honour country and the Australian spirit, our sense of community and our resilience. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks and maritime show on Sydney Harbour with performances from some of our biggest stars: Casey Donovan, Dami Im, Christine Anu, William Barton, Isaiah Firebrace and lots more. Watch Australia Day Live on ABC TV or ABC iview from 7:30pm.

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TV.Cynic · January 19, 2023, 10:03pm

Week commencing 29 January 2023

Sunday 29 January
7:30pm Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures Rpt
8:20pm Vera: As The Crow Flies Rpt
9:50pm Wreck: Needle in a Gaystack Rpt
10:35pm Operation Buffalo Rpt
11:30pm Making Child Prodigies Rpt x 3

Monday 30 January
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Back Roads: Ord River, WA
8:30pm Four Corners Season Premiere
9:15pm Media Watch Season Premiere
9:35pm Q+A Season Premiere
10:35pm ABC Late News
10:55pm Midsomer Murders: The Scarecrow Murders Rpt

Tuesday 31 January
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Better Date Than Never
8:30pm Australia’s Wild Odyssey
9:30pm Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Julia Zemiro Rpt
10:20pm Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce Rpt
11:15 pm ABC Late News
11:30 pm The Business Rpt
11:50pm Four Corners Rpt

Wednesday 1 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Hard Quiz Rpt
8:30pm Spicks And Specks: Kyla Matsuura-Miller, Kate McCartney, Isaiah Firebrace & Peter Helliar Rpt
9:15pm Utopia: Ticks Of Approval Rpt
9:45pm QI: Quests: Part 1 Rpt
10:15pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg Rpt
11:00 pm ABC Late News
11:15 pm The Business Rpt
11:30pm Midsomer Murders: Red In Tooth And Claw Rpt

Thursday 2 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm You Can’t Ask That: Models Rpt
8:35pm Grand Designs: House of the Year FTA Series Premiere
9:20pm Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean Rpt
10:10pm Movin’ To The Country: Capricorn and Sunshine Coasts, Qld Rpt
10:40pm ABC Late News
10:55pm The Business Rpt
11:15 pm Australia’s Wild Odyssey Rpt
11:55pm Q+A Rpt

Friday 3 February
7:30pm Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece
8:30pm Van der Valk: Love in Amsterdam Rpt
10:00pm The Larkins Rpt
10:50pm ABC Late News
11:10pm The Larkins Rpt
11:55 pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg Rpt

Saturday 4 February
7:30pm Call The Midwife
8:35pm Midsomer Murders: For Death Prepare Rpt
10:05pm Unforgotten Rpt
10:50pm Come Home Rpt
11:50pm rage Guest Programmer

JohnsonTV · January 22, 2023, 10:32am

In a chat with Melbourne Renegades player Sam Harper recorded this morning and played on ABC Radio’s Grandstand this afternoon, host Ben Cameron revealed that Harper wore a green suit to simulate Bradman’s batting actions during the filming of the documentary.

TV.Cynic · January 22, 2023, 11:26pm

The program Endeavour S9 has been moved from its previously scheduled date of February 3. The new date has yet to be announced.

TV.Cynic · January 24, 2023, 4:31am

Vera - Season 12

From Sunday 19 February 8.30pm

Award winning actress, Brenda Blethyn dons her iconic mac and hat to play the unorthodox but brilliantly perceptive Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope, in four new feature length episodes set against the backdrop of the North East United Kingdom.

Over the episodes, DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) leads her diligent team of detectives as they investigate some complex and murderous crimes.

The four self-contained crime stories have once again been inspired by the best-selling novels and characters created by acclaimed crime writer Ann Cleeves.

Episode 1 Synopsis

DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) is called to a remote lighthouse where a body has been discovered lashed to a sailboat.

Immediately setting about her investigation, Vera soon discovers that the body is local council enforcement officer and experienced amateur sailor Frank Channing. A family man, with strong friendships, who was well respected at work, surely this really was just an accident?

However, it’s not long before Vera discovers evidence suggesting foul play. Vera and her team piece together Frank’s final days and soon discover that his life wasn’t all plain sailing.

World Pride Opening Ceremony

Friday 24 February 7.30pm

Broadcasting live from the Domain, join us for the official Opening Concert of WorldPride 2023 as we welcome the world to Sydney.

WorldPride is a global Pride celebration and Sydney will host the celebrations in 2023, marking the first time a city in the southern hemisphere has been chosen.

Broadcasting live from the Domain, join us for the official Opening Concert of WorldPride 2023 as we welcome the world to Sydney. Hosted by Casey Donovan and Courtney Act, featuring Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX and Jessica Mauboy, and broadcast live around the nation on ABC TV and ABC iview, Live and Proud will get the WorldPride party started!

The ABC is proud to be the broadcast partner for the exciting line-up of once-in-a-lifetime events. We’re set to bring audiences all the loudest, proudest and most important discussions around LGBTQIA+ rights and issues both here in Australia, South East Asia and the rest of the world.

Expect a huge two weeks of celebration, important conversations, party and protest.

Production credit: An ABC Production. Manager Events & Content Partnerships Janet Gaeta. Senior Producer, Events & Content Partnerships Rebecca Annetts.

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2023

Saturday 25 February 7.30pm

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade is back on Oxford Street bigger and better than ever.

The countdown to the world’s biggest LGBTQIA+ event, Sydney WorldPride, is on and the ABC is proud to be the broadcast partner for the exciting line-up of once-in-a-lifetime events.

Watch the live broadcast of the 45th annual Mardi Gras parade, exclusive on the ABC.

As a part of Sydney WorldPride, the parade is back on Oxford Street bigger and better than ever.

With 200 floats and the biggest international presence the parade has ever seen, the ABC will deliver full coverage of many crowd favourites plus heaps of new and exciting float participants.

Production credit: An ABC Production. Manager Events & Content Partnerships Janet Gaeta. Executive Producer, Events Nikita Agzarian.

TV.Cynic · January 25, 2023, 3:55am

Grand Designs: House of the Year

FTA Premiere

From Thursday 2 February 8.30pm

Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Michelle Ogundehin visit five properties demonstrating exceptional use of materials and craftsmanship.

In the first episode, Kevin and his co-presenters, architect Damion Burrows and design expert Michelle Ogundehin, visit five breathtaking houses competing for a place on the shortlist - a 1960s- inspired water tower in rural Norfolk, a 21st-century addition to a Victorian London Street, a sleek beach house beside a busy south coast boatyard, a 14th-century fortress in Cumbria with a radically contemporary interior and a Georgian farmhouse with an angular, space-age extension.

Production credit: A Boundless Production.

TV.Cynic · January 26, 2023, 6:08am

Week commencing 5 February 2023

Sunday 5 February
7:30pm Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures Rpt
8:20pm Vera: Vital Signs Rpt
9:50pm Wreck: Water off a Duck’s Back Rpt
10:40pm Operation Buffalo Rpt
11:35pm Making Child Prodigies x 3 Rpt

Monday 6 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Back Roads: Pyramid Hill and Nhill, VIC
8:30pm Four Corners
9:15pm Media Watch
9:35pm Q+A
10:35pm ABC Late News
10:50pm The Business Rpt
11:05pm Midsomer Murders: For Death Prepare Rpt

Tuesday 7 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Better Date Than Never
8:30pm Australia’s Wild Odyssey Series Final
9:30pm Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen Rpt
10:20pm Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce Rpt
11:20pm ABC Late News
11:35pm The Business
11:50pm Four Corners
12:35am Media Watch

Wednesday 8 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Hard Quiz Season 8 Premiere
8:30pm The Weekly With Charlie Pickering Season 9 Premiere

9:00pm Utopia: Levers Of Power Rpt
9:25pm Spicks And Specks: Alex Lahey, Claire Hooper, Quan Yeomans & Anne Edmonds Rpt
10:10pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg
10:50pm ABC Late News
11:05pm The Business Rpt
11:25pm Midsomer Murders: Death By Persuasion Rpt

Thursday 9 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm You Can’t Ask That: Dementia Rpt
8:30pm Grand Designs: House Of The Year
9:20pm Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean Rpt
10:10pm Movin’ To The Country: Victoria Rpt
10:40pm ABC Late News
10:55pm The Business Rpt
11:15pm Australia’s Wild Odyssey Rpt
12:10am Q+A Rpt

Friday 10 February
7:30pm Gardening Australia Season 34 Premiere
8:30pm Van der Valk Rpt
10:00pm The Larkins Rpt
10:50pm ABC Late News
11:10pm The Larkins Rpt
11:55 pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg Rpt

Saturday 11 February
7:30pm Call The Midwife
8:30pm Midsomer Murders: The Witches of Angel’s Rise Rpt
10:00pm Unforgotten Rpt
10:50pm Come Home Rpt
11:50pm rage Guest Programmer

TV.Cynic · January 26, 2023, 10:40am

Australia Day Live

Wonder what news corp (twitter commentary) found wrong

TV.Cynic · January 30, 2023, 6:11am

Update:

Friday 3 March 8.30pm – NEW DATE

yellow_sock · January 30, 2023, 6:18am

The ABC Late News is still starting at various times throughout the week, and is still having 15 minute bulletins (with The Business repeats airing afterwards, bar Fridays). Will the Late News return to a full 30 minute bulletin soon?

TV.Cynic · January 30, 2023, 6:22am

Not according to forward guides the cover the next few weeks.

JohnsonTV · February 1, 2023, 10:03pm

TV.Cynic · February 1, 2023, 10:09pm

ABC announces official presenters for Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

The ABC is proud to announce a diverse and talented group of presenters who will host the Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert and the 45th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, all set to celebrate community and pride in back-to-back events.

Friday, 24 February at 7.30pm the Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert will get the party started as we broadcast from the Domain on ABC TV , ABC iview and live crosses on triple j.

The star-studded event will be hosted by songwriter-actress-author-presenter Casey Donovan and international drag icon Courtney Act, joined by the ABCs’ Jeremy Fernandez and award-winning comedian, Rhys Nicholson. Feeling the vibes on ground will be entertainer Brihony Dawson.

The night will be an epic celebration as we welcome the world to Sydney in a concert featuring headline performances from Kylie Minogue, Charli XCX , Jessica Mauboy, plus a huge array of Australia’s iconic queer performers.

The following evening, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is back on Oxford Street, bigger and better than ever.

Tune in Saturday, 25 February at 7.30pm as we broadcast across ABC TV, ABC iview and triple j.

Anchoring the parade will be ABC News Breakfast’s Nate Byrne, Behind The News presenter Jack Evans and ABCQueer’s Mon Schafter. They will be supported by exceptional on-the-ground hosts including ABC NEWS’ Jeremy Fernandez, Actor-Musician-Director, Zindzi Okenyo and comedian Mel Buttle.

Fan favourite presenters Tyrone Pynor, Abby Butler and Latifa Tee , will all be at the helm of triple j’s broadcast covering the floats, the fanfare and all the fun.

Marking 45 Years, with over 200 floats and the biggest international presence the parade has ever seen, the ABC is excited to showcase the dazzling and diverse community coming together for this world-famous event.

Host, creator and advocate Rudy Jean Rigg will be covering Sydney WorldPride across social as the ABC’s first-ever Queerespondent. They will be on ground sharing LGBTQIA+ histories, festival top picks, handy how-to’s and so much more across ABCQueer.

The ABC has a long history of supporting LGBTQIA+ Australians and it reaffirms its role in connecting queer communities across Australia, as the proud broadcast partner for the exciting line-up of once-in-a-lifetime events across Sydney WorldPride.

Stream live events and discover a suite of LGBTQIA+ programs currently available on ABC iview and ABC listen.

Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert Production Credits:
An ABC Production. Manager Events & Content Partnerships Janet Gaeta. Executive Producer Gavin Jarrett and Senior Events and Content Partnerships, Bec Annetts. Head Screen, Sport and Events, Kath Earle.

45th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade Production Credits:
An ABC Production. Manager Events & Content Partnerships Janet Gaeta. Executive Producer, Events Nikita Agzarian. Head Screen, Sport and Events, Kath Earle.

TV.Cynic · February 2, 2023, 6:47am

Week commencing 12 February 2023

Sunday 12 February
7:30pm Death In Paradise Season 11 Premiere
8:30pm Vera: The Way The Wind Blows Rpt
10:00pm Farewell Doc Martin Rpt
10:50pm Operation Buffalo Rpt
11:50pm Just Between Us: There’s Something I Want To Tell You Rpt

Monday 13 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Back Roads: Tennant Creek, NT
8:30pm Four Corners
9:15pm Media Watch
9:35pm Q+A
10:35pm ABC Late News
10:50pm The Business Rpt
11:05pm Midsomer Murders: The Witches of Angel’s Rise Rpt

Tuesday 14 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Better Date Than Never
8:30pm The Penguin King Rpt
9:30pm Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen: Destination Unknown Rpt
10:30pm ABC Late News
10:45pm The Business Rpt
11:00pm Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within Rpt

Wednesday 15 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Hard Quiz
8:30pm The Weekly With Charlie Pickering
9:00pm Utopia: The Ghost Of Christmas Future Rpt
9:25pm Spicks And Specks: Luke McGregor, Kate McLennan, Kate Ceberano & Mitch TamboRpt
10:10pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg
11:00pm ABC Late News Rpt
11:15pm The Business Rpt
11:30pm Midsomer Murders: The Curse of the Ninth Rpt

Thursday 16 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Foreign Correspondent Season Premiere
8:30pm Grand Designs: House Of The Year
9:20pm Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities of the World: Paris Rpt
10:10pm Movin’ To The Country: New South Wales Rpt
10:40pm ABC Late News
10:55pm The Business Rpt
11:10pm The Penguin King Rpt

Friday 17 February
7:30pm Gardening Australia
8:30pm Van der Valk Rpt
10:00pm The Larkins Rpt
10:50pm ABC Late News
11:10pm The Larkins Rpt
11:55 pm Adam Hills: The Last Leg Rpt

Saturday 18 February
7:30pm Call The Midwife
8:30pm Midsomer Murders: 25 Years Of Mayhem
9:20pm Hunting the Essex Lorry Killers
10:20pm Come Home Rpt
11:20pm rage Guest Programmer

TV.Cynic · February 2, 2023, 6:49am

Note: some of ABC’s British dramas have had their original broadcast dates delayed and the schedule has been in flux. I have been undated the posted schedules on the fly and will continue to do so without additional posts except for major announcements.

This is the first week of the unofficial ratings year.

TV.Cynic · February 8, 2023, 11:25pm

The Larkins - Season 2

From Saturday 11 March 7.30pm

Pop accepts a lucrative offer that he can’t refuse. New neighbours the Jerebohms host a hilariously dire dinner party - will they become friends or foes of the Larkins? Adventures and romance blossom for Primrose. With Lydia Page and Amelia Bullmore.

Set in the summer of 1959, The Larkins return in series 2. Pop (Bradley Walsh), Ma (Jo Scanlan) and their many children including Baby Oscar are preparing for another riotous school holidays. Only Mariette (Joelle Rae) is missing, zigzagging across Europe on her honeymoon with Charley (Tok Stephen).
Primrose (Lydia Paige) is leaving school and planning a career as a journalist. With Ma’s help she lands a job at The Mid Kent Times. She’s also looking for love which comes in the handsome shape of Rev Candy (Maxim Ays), arriving in the parish much to the chagrin of gnarled old Vicar (Peter Davidson) who is determined to exploit his new housemate.

In Episode One, Pop Larkin hustles himself an offer he can’t refuse from Pinkie and Mr Jerebohm for the huge crumbling mansion next door. It’s a lucrative deal and there’s enough profit to start building a swimming pool. Ma and Pop struggle to warm to their new neighbours after a hilariously dire dinner party at the big house.
Primrose is about to leave school and is set on a career as a journalist. She’s also falling in love with the Rev Candy, newly arrived and locking horns with the tricky old Vicar. Primrose fearlessly asks the heavenly Reverend out and is shocked when he turns her down, but she’s not giving up.

Production credit: Objective Fiction and Genial Production

Butterfly

From Sunday 19 February 10:00 pm

Eleven-year-old Max identifies as a girl and wants to live her life as Maxine. Her separated parents, Vicky and Stephen, attempt to work out how best to cope with and support this huge life decision.

TV.Cynic · February 9, 2023, 6:28am

Week commencing 19 February 2023

Sunday 19 February
7:30pm Death In Paradise
8:30pm Vera: Against the Tide Season Premiere
10:00pm Butterfly Series Premiere
10:45pm Just Between Us: Family Is What You Make It Rpt
11:45pm Les Miserables Rpt

Monday 20 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Back Roads: Musical Road Trip through Western Queensland Season Final
8:30pm Four Corners
9:15pm Media Watch
9:35pm Q+A
10:35pm ABC Late News
10:50 pm The Business Rpt
11:10pm Vera Rpt

Tuesday 21 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Better Date Than Never
8:30pm Extinction With David Attenborough Rpt
9:30pm Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen: Unfinished Portrait Rpt
10:30pm ABC Late News
10:45pm The Business Rpt
11:05pm Catalyst: Miracle Babies: Operation Hope Rpt

Wednesday 22 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Hard Quiz
8:30pm The Weekly With Charlie Pickering
9:00pm QI: Tips and Tools Season Premiere
9:35pm Spicks And Specks: Gordi, Jess Harris, Sensible J & Lloyd Langford Rpt
10:20pm Would I Lie To You? Rpt
10:50pm ABC Late News
11:05pm The Business Rpt
11:20pm Frayed Rpt

Thursday 23 February
7:30pm 7.30
8:00pm Foreign Correspondent
8:30pm Grand Designs: House Of The Year Series Final
9:20pm Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities of the World: Rome Rpt
10:10pm Movin’ To The Country: Queensland Rpt
10:40pm ABC Late News
10:55pm The Business Rpt
11:10pm Extinction With David Attenborough Rpt
12:10am Q+A Rpt

Friday 24 February
7:30pm Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert Special Event
10:00pm Kylie Minogue Golden: Live in Concert Rpt
12:00am Butterfly Rpt

Saturday 25 February
7:30pm Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2023
10:35pm rage Guest Programmer: WorldPride Party Special

Updated 16/02/23

Sheldon_Betteridge · February 11, 2023, 1:42am

Butterfly already screened on TVNZ in 2019 which it was 4 years ago

JohnsonTV · February 13, 2023, 8:05am

Butterfly also aired on SBS in 2019 if I remember correctly.

The entire series will stream on iView this Sunday, February 19.