Giving Life , a fly-on-the-wall series to inspire Australia’s blood donors, premieres this Saturday at 1.00pm on Nine.
Taking viewers on a heart-warming, heart-stopping and sometimes heart-breaking journey across eight 30-minute episodes, Giving Life will explore the stories behind the generous people who donate blood to the Australian Red Cross, and the vulnerable strangers who receive their life-saving gifts.
One in three Australians will need blood in their lifetime, a staggering figure, yet only one in 30 donates. Each week the Australian Red Cross Blood Service needs 29,000 blood and plasma donations to meet the needs of patients.
Shelly Park, Chief Executive of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, said: “For the very first time we are opening the doors of our donor centres and processing centres across the nation, taking viewers into the homes and hospitals where our blood recipients are treated.
“We are proud to be showcasing the work we do and the way every single life-saving donation from our generous donors makes an impact on the lives of Australians.”
Highlighting the breadth of the organisation’s contribution to Australian healthcare, Giving Life will showcase the way the Australian Red Cross Blood Service now goes beyond providing one of the world’s safest and most secure blood supplies.
Each year the Blood Service also collects more than 1.5 million blood and plasma donations, almost 3,000 litres of breast milk, and carries out tissue typing on around 500 donors to provide a match for organ recipients.
Schedule update Thursday 14 November
The finale of Love Island has been pushed back by 30 minutes to avoid clashing with the final episode of The Bachelorette.
07:30 pm David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet E02 Asia
08:40 pm RBT
09:10 pm Love Island Australia season finale
10:20 pm Movie: Bad Moms 2 (2017)
There was a late amendment for tonight, with a new 30 minute special The Home Away From Home airing on Nine Perth at 7.30pm and 9Gem in other states in the same timeslot. It was scheduled to coincide with McHappy Day tomorrow.
In a Nine Perth special, we follow two families from vastly different parts of the state on their journey through Ronald McDonald House. Hosted by Louise Momber, featuring Scherri-Lee Biggs, Mark Lecras and Lisa Fernandez.
In Perth, Bondi Vet did not start until 8.05pm and Spider-Man: Homecoming will now air at 9.10pm.
Sunday 24 November
07:00 pm Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” Holiday S1 E02
08:30 pm 60 Minutes
09:30 pm The Boeing 737 Max: What Went Wrong
10:30 pm See No Evil x 2
Monday 25 November
07:30 pm RBT
08:30 pm Paramedics Rpt
09:30 pm Kings Cross ER Rpt
10:30 pm World’s Worst Flights Rpt
11:25 pm I Am Innocent
Tuesday 26 November
07:30 pm Young Sheldon S3 E01 and E02 Season 3 Premiere
08:30 pm Movie: Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
11:05 pm The Closer Rpt
Wednesday 27 November
07:30 pm 2019 ARIA Awards
10:00 pm Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul Rpt
11:30 pm Chicago Med Rpt
Thursday 28 November
07:30 pm David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet E05 Europe
08:40 pm Elton John Uncensored Sir Elton John talks to Graham Norton, looking back at his extraordinary life and a career spanning over 50 years. This special features the many classic music performances that have soundtracked the unique life of the Rocket Man himself.
09:50 pm Brits Icon: Elton John Rpt
11:15 pm Cold Case Rpt
Friday 29 November
07:30 pm Bondi Vet: Coast to Coast
08:30 pm Movie: The Mummy (2017)
10:50 pm Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Saturday 30 November
07:00 pm Movie: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
09:30 pm Movie: Central Intelligence (2016)
11:40 pm Movie: Red Eye (2005)
Are the distribution rights for this held by Elton’s record company I wonder or does it fall under a 9-BBC deal that allows it access to the episode given it’s not classified as an episode of The Graham Norton Show?
Haven’t Nine had an output with BBC for about 15 years now? All those British murder mysteries on 9Gem, used to air Midsomer Murders on the main channel in the mid-2000s in prime time too (I recall them being re-runs though), as ABC have a first run deal with BBC don’t they.
And Seven have had the ITV output for about the same time, which gives them the other British murder mysteries (Inspector Morse, Lewis, Rosemary and Thyme, ) as well as Doc Martin. Plus those first run mini-series in recent years in prime time on the main channel which have rated (most recently A Confession but that didn’t rate)
Sunday 1 December
07:00 pm Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” Holiday S1 E03 Season Final
08:30 pm 60 Minutes
09:30 pm Witness To Disaster Tornado Outbreak
10:30 pm See No Evil Captain Freddy
11:30 pm Manifest S01 E01 Rpt
Monday 2 December
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Tipping Point Series Premiere
Hosted by Ben Shepherd, four players are pit against a mesmerising machine. There are mystery prizes and a jawdropping jackpot up for grabs for any player with the skill and strategy to see off their human rivals and conquer the machine.
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07:30 pm RBT
08:30 pm Paramedics Rpt
09:30 pm Kings Cross ER Rpt
10:30 pm World’s Worst Flights Rpt
11:25 pm I Am Innocent
Tuesday 3 December
07:30 pm Young Sheldon S3 E03 and E04
08:30 pm Movie: Meet the Fockers (2004)
10:55 pm Mom S5 E20
11:25 pm The Closer Rpt
Wednesday 4 December
07:30 pm David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet E06 North America
08:40 pm Desert Vet Series Premiere
09:40 pm Monster Croc Wrangler Season 4 Premiere
Thursday 5 December
07:30 pm Great Getaways
08:30 pm Race Across the WorldSeries Premiere
Pairs of travellers race from London to Singapore without taking a single flight and using no modern technology. With only 50 days, the first pair to complete this race of a lifetime and reach their destination will take home £20,000
09:30 pm Travel Guides S03 E01 Rpt
10:30 pm World’s Wildest Weather Rpt
11:30 pm Cold Case Rpt
Friday 6 December
07:30 pm Bondi Vet: Coast to Coast
08:30 pm Movie: Good Will Hunting (1998)
11:00 pm Movie: Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
Saturday 7 December Sydney, Melbourne, Adleaide, Perth
07:00 pm Movie: Just Go With It (2001)
09:15 pm Movie: Big Daddy (1999)
11:05 pm Movie: The Brothers Bloom (2008)
Brisbane
07:00 pm Christmas Live In Brisbane
08:00 pm Movie: Just Go With It (2001)
10:15 pm Movie: Big Daddy (1999)
In the dramatic scenery of Australia’s Northern Territory the Saltwater Crocodile population has been protected for over 40 years. Which means they’ve had time to grow! But the bigger they come, the greater the need to protect these magnificent predators from human encounters. In Season 4, every episode will see Matt Wright and his mates Jono and Willow catch and relocate monster Crocs! From farmers to fisherman, resorts to remote communities, the calls for help never stop. It’s dangerous work but danger comes with the territory.
It is produced by Studio Lambert (who brings us the Gogglebox format) and distributed by All3Media. Series 1 debuted in UK in March and April 2019, and the show has been renewed for two more series plus a celebrity version.
