I know Paddy, one of my favourite shows that one.
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@nztv Letâs move on. Speaking of consumer watchdogs, I have the possibility of bringing back a consumer affairs programme that acts as a rival to Fair Go (on TVNZ in real life) - Target.
With two 13-week seasons throughout the year, i.e. 13 x 30 min episodes, and a 7.30pm timeslot on a Thursday night (just before the US sitcom Young Sheldon which is scheduled for 8pm), Target is produced in-house by my dream television network and staffed by three reporters where they âinvestigate your consumer issues whilst keeping you up to date with the latest scams and adviceâ.
They are Mitch McCann (who, in real life, is currently based in New York and would be perfect as the host of the all new version of The Krypton Factor), Kaitlin Ruddock (from Fair Go) and Ximena Smith (from Te Ao with Moana and the documentary series, A Question of Justice, which aired on Prime last year).
Itâs nothing to do with the catchphrase âShame on you!â (one of Targetâs popular catchphrases from back in the day), but what do you think of the idea?
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GOOD FRIDAY ON PTV NETWORK
@Damo @greenpea Below are the mock schedules for PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) three channels - PTV, Shake and GEM - on Good Friday (7 April).
PS: Whereas the start times for PTV Network New Zealandâs main channel, PTV, are 5.30am weekdays and 7.30am weekends, the channel begins its Good Friday programming at 7am with live coverage from Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round one).
PTV
7.00am: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters (ROUND 1 - LIVE). Live coverage from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round one). [CC]
11.30am: The Talk. Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry OâConnell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood host a US talk/panel show in which they discuss current events, pop culture and trending topics of the day. (PG) [CC]
12.15pm: Entertainment Tonight. Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner present the latest showbiz news and gossip, fresh off the satellite from the US. (PG) [CC]
12.40pm: Dr Phil. Today: âThrough a Childâs Eyes: Surviving a Mass Tragedy (Part 2)â. (PG) [CC]
1.25pm: The Drew Barrymore Show. Today: Tabitha Brown and Karla Welch are spotlighted. (G) [CC]
1.50pm: Jeopardy! Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings alternate as hosts of this US quiz show where contestants are given the answers and must guess the questions. (G) [CC]
2.15pm: DOCUMENTARY - The Unforgotten Forests of Malaysia. Within its ancient forests, Malaysia supports an unparalleled wealth of biodiversity. Explore the stories of the animals who call this vast ecosystem home. (G) [CC, AD]
3.05pm: The Video Club (GOOD FRIDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
3.20pm: GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). The tale of an impoverished boy who wins a tour around Willy Wonkaâs chocolate factory. Based on the book âCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryâ by Roald Dahl. Musical fantasy, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear. Directed by Mel Stuart. (G) [CC, AD]
5.05pm: PTV SPECIAL - The Making of âThe Super Mario Bros. Movieâ. Kate Rodger talks to Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy as they share the storyline, seeing the movie for the first time and playing the video game as a kid. Plus behind-the-scenes footage and a preview of âThe Super Mario Bros. Movieâ. (G) [CC]
5.30pm: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Matt Gibb and Diamond Langi host a special Good Friday edition of the game show where three celebrity contestants compete against each other to solve word puzzles and win money and prizes for home viewers. Tonight: Carly Flynn, Rhys Mathewson and Lizzie Marvelly. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: PTV News at 6pm. PTV Networkâs flagship news programme with comprehensive coverage of todayâs major stories from home and overseas, plus a report on the dayâs sport and a national weather forecast. [CC]
6.30pm: KIDSâ GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL - Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade. When Sid takes a job as an egg nanny, heâs unaware an old enemy has plans of his own. The shenanigans lead to the first egg hunt and creation of popular Easter traditions. Animated, starring the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Taraji P Henson. Directed by Ricardo Curtis. (G) [CC, AD]
6.55pm: GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - Peter Rabbit (2018). A rebellious rabbit tries to sneak into a farmerâs vegetable garden. Comedy, starring Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Sam Neill and the voices of Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie, James Corden. Directed by Will Gluck. (PG-V) [CC, AD]
8.40pm: PTV SPORT - PTVâs Big Game: KFC Friday Night Rugby (DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2023). Full delayed coverage from Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch of tonightâs Super Rugby Pacific match, Crusaders v Moana Pasifika. [CC]
10.40pm: PTV News (LATE BULLETIN). PTV Networkâs late news bulletin with a final wrap of todayâs news stories, plus a summary of tomorrowâs weather. [CC]
10.50pm: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters (ROUND 1 - HIGHLIGHTS). Highlights from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round one). [CC]
11.50pm: PTV SPORT - PTVâs Big League: dtr Friday Night NRL (NRL Telstra Premiership 2023). Full delayed coverage from Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville of tonightâs NRL match, Cowboys v Dolphins. [CC]
1.40am: Weather Outlook and Preview. Detailed weather forecast, followed by highlights of tomorrowâs viewing.
1.45am: Closedown
SHAKE
9.00am: Seinfeld (DOUBLE EPISODE). Today: (1) George has a past with his new boss, Jerryâs ârevenge dateâ backfires and Kramerâs deli slicer solves Elaineâs problem with a neighbour. / (2) Elaine shares her feelings about George with the wrong person. Meanwhile, George discovers the power of tears. (All PG) [All CC]
9.45am: Friends. Today: Monica meets âWork Chandlerâ and Ross gets together with Janice. (PG) [CC]
10.10am: 3rd Rock from the Sun. Today: As the Solomons reflect on their experiences on Earth, they realise they have succumbed to some human weaknesses. (PG) [CC]
10.35am: Everybody Loves Raymond. Today: Ray takes Ally dress shopping. (PG) [CC]
11.00am: Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead. A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worst for the Doctor (David Tennant) when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits. (PG) [CC, AD]
12.00pm: Doctor Who - Legend of the Sea Devils. The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz and Dan travel to 19th century China, where a small coastal village is under threat from both the fearsome pirate queen Madame Ching and a monstrous force which she unwittingly unleashes. (PG) [CC, AD]
12.50pm: SHAKEâS GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - The Sweetest Heart (2018). A cupcake business owner gets help from an investment banker, but a potential new romance between them is complicated by the unexpected return of her first love. Drama, starring Julie Gonzalo, Chris McNally, Tammy Gillis. Directed by Steven R Monroe. (G) [CC]
2.35pm: The Video Club (GOOD FRIDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
2.50pm: Hollyoaks. Today: Tony is on a mission to take back control of his life, starting with his marriage; James makes a very risky decision; and the McQueens devise a plan to make some fast cash. (PG) [CC, AD]
3.15pm: Beverly Hills 90210. Today: David is concerned when Dylan works closely with Camille; Camille continues to get between Donna and David; and Matt has difficulty in telling Kelly the truth about the desert. (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (DOUBLE EPISODE). Today: (1) Will is abashed when his Aunt Vivian unwittingly arouses the passions of a man of the cloth (guest star Richard Roundtree). / (2) Will tries to prove that heâs a responsible person so he can take the family car to Nevada for a concert. However, Will soon finds heâs out of his element in more ways than one. (All PG) [All CC]
4.50pm: My Wife and Kids. Today: Jay gets fired in front of the girls on âtake your daughter to work dayâ. (PG) [CC]
5.15pm: The Middle. Tonight: Mike enlists Axl and Brickâs help to throw a surprise party for Frankieâs 50th birthday. (PG) [CC]
5.35pm: Modern Family. Tonight: The Dunphys hatch another amorous adventure as Clive and Juliana for Valentineâs Day, but Claire is afraid that Phil might be a little too into her alter ego. (PG) [CC]
6.00pm: The Simpsons (DOUBLE EPISODE). Tonight: (1) Three famous religious stories are retold Simpsons style as the family nods off at church. (PG) / (2) Homer starts a daycare centre in his home while recuperating from a knee injury. (G) [All CC]
6.50pm: The Big Bang Theory. Tonight: A geologist co-workerâs MacArthur Genius fellowship award leaves Sheldon stone cold jealous. Meanwhile, Howard stumbles upon a remote-control Stephen Hawking action figure that he invented. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.15pm: Family Guy. Tonight: When the guys travel to Korea to retrieve the final episode of an Asian soap that Quagmire starred in, Quagmire is reunited with a former lover. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
7.40pm: Lopez vs. Lopez. Tonight: When Churro the chihuahua turns 15, the Lopezes throw her a Quinceanera that quickly goes to the dogs. Meanwhile, Quinten tries to help Oscar find his soul mate or, at the very least, a date. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
8.05pm: Call Me Kat. Tonight: In the heat of the moment, Zoey kisses Kat at karaoke night. Zoey hopes this moment can be kept between the two of them, but Kat struggles to keep the kiss a secret from Max. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: Ghosts. Tonight: Alberta is thrilled when a living relative, Alicia, visits Woodstone to learn more about her, but things take a turn when she hits it off with Todd, Samâs podcast co-host. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
8.55pm: Grand Crew. Tonight: Nicky and Noah find out their dad has a new boo. Meanwhile, Anthony and Fay look after Wyattâs plants while heâs away. (M-S) [CC, AD]
9.20pm: Walker. Tonight: The Texas Rangers and the Walker family must content with Grey Flagâs plans and one truth that everything was a lie. (PG-V) [CC, AD]
10.10pm: WWE Raw. Ringside action with the superstars and divas of WWEâs flagship brand, fresh off the satellite from the US. (PG-V)
11.00pm: THE DEADLY EARNEST HORROR SHOW - The Dead Donât Die (2019). The peaceful town of Centerville finds itself battling a zombie horde as the dead start rising from their graves. Horror, starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, ChloĂ« Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover. Directed by Jim Jarmusch. (16-VLC) [CC]
1.00am: SHAKEâS LATE NIGHT SPECIAL - The Brit Awards 2023. Join presenters Clara Amfo, Maya Jama and Roman Kemp for the best that British music has to offer. Live performances from Harry Styles, Wet Leg, Lewis Capaldi and many more. (M-L) [CC]
3.00am: Closedown
GEM
7.00am: Get Smart. Today: Suspicious that a KAOS psychiatrist is coercing his patients to divulge confidential information, Smart goes undercover as an insane colonel. (G) [CC]
7.25am: I Dream of Jeannie. Today: Jeannie wants Tony to avenge an insult - from 2000 years ago. (G) [CC]
7.50am: Bewitched. Today: Darrinâs parents come to see the new baby. (G) [CC]
8.15am: Hoganâs Heroes (DOUBLE EPISODE). Today: (1) Hogan and crew pose as caterers to clobber top generals at a secret banquet meeting. / (2) The POWs build a new escape tunnel - and a snowman - to confound the Gestapo and free a bomber crew. (All G) [All CC]
9.05am: The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Today: Mary and Sue Ann volunteer to be âbig sistersâ but their delinquent charges prove to be quite a challenge. (G) [CC]
9.30am: The Golden Girls. Today: Blancheâs professor tells her that she can pass her course easily â in return for unsavoury favours. (PG) [CC]
9.55am: Coronation Street (R). Today: Dee-Dee is shocked by Adamâs offer to represent Damon, and Evelyn invites Roy to her birthday party. (PG) [CC, AD]
10.20am: Emmerdale (R). Today: Marshall becomes confused; Charles puts his foot in it with Naomi; and Jimmy reveals himself at the man club meeting. (PG) [CC, AD]
10.45am: EastEnders (R). Today: Whitney pushes Zack away as she grieves for Peach; Chelsea demands the truth from Keanu; and Lola and Jay face a difficult day at the hospital. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.15am: Doctors. Today: Sid fails to get through to Damien; Luca comes clean to Jamie; and Nina helps a patient whose carer is ill. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.45am: GEMâs GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - The Ten Commandments (1956). An epic following the life of Moses from infancy through manhood, slavery and the trials he faced when leading the Jews out of Egypt. Drama, starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo. Directed by Cecil B DeMille. (G) [CC]
3.40pm: The Video Club (GOOD FRIDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
3.55pm: Richard Osmanâs House of Games. Richard Osman hosts a game show in which a group of four famous faces go toe to toe in testing their general knowledge skills in a variety of entertaining games. (G) [CC]
4.25pm: Pointless. Alexander Armstrong hosts a quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of. (G) [CC]
5.10pm: Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning a cash jackpot. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: M-A-S-H (DOUBLE EPISODE). Tonight: (1) Radar helps out a lamb meant for a Greek festival; Frank is cheated out of an opportunity to persecute a young soldier. / (2) A petty thief zeros in on the 4077th, but itâs Klinger who may wind up taking the fall. (All PG) [All CC]
6.50pm: Cheers. Tonight: Normâs ex-secretary becomes fatally attracted to him and wonât be ignored, while Rebecca becomes obsessed with finding a ring hidden in her new desk. (PG) [CC]
7.15pm: Emmerdale. Tonight: Dawn is shocked to find about Naomi and Alex; Paddy continues to struggle; Noah is enraged by Samâs attitude. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.40pm: Coronation Street. Tonight: Amy shocks Summer with the truth about Aaron; Michael has a showdown with Stephen; and Beth blows off Glenda to visit Marco. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.05pm: Death in Paradise (SERIES RETURN). Tonight: The team investigate the mysterious death of an astronomer after he falls from a cliff during a rate planetary event. Meanwhile, is romance blossoming for Neville? Death in Paradise screens Fridays at 8.30pm from next week. (PG) [CC, AD]
9.05pm: Silent Witness (SERIES RETURN). Tonight: In Liverpool, following the launch of Sam Ryanâs new company, the health secretary is assassinated. Sam summons the Lyell team with a plea to help investigate. Silent Witness screens Fridays at 9.35pm from next week. (M) [CC, AD]
10.05pm: GEMâs GOOD FRIDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - The Man from Snowy River (1982). In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craigâs father dies, he takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man. Drama, starring Kirk Douglas, Jack Thompson, Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton. Directed by George T Miller. (PG) [CC, AD]
12.10am: GEMâs FRIDAY LATE MOVIE - One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942). When Nazi anti-aircraft fire damages a British bomber, its crew bails out and seeks help from the Dutch underground. Drama, starring Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles. Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger. (G) [CC]
2.15am: Closedown
ABBREVIATIONS
CLASSIFICATIONS
G - Approved for general viewing (at any time)
PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers (at any time)
M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over (M-F, 9am-3pm*; M-S, 7.30pm-5am)
16 - People under 16 years should not view (M-S, 8.30pm-5am)
18 - People under 18 years should not view (M-S, 9.30pm-5am)
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
C - Content may offend
L - Language may offend
V - Contains violence
S - Sexual content may offend
ACCESSIBILITY
[CC] - Captions for the deaf and hearing impaired
[AD] - Audio descriptions for the blind and vision impaired
*Except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education.
PTV NEWS CHANNEL CHANGES (aka MK II)
@Damo @greenpea @NuStraya @Trains_and_Sports @TBoy @Biscuit45 @McMuffinMan17 Since I updated the PTV News Channelâs schedule, everything seems to be getting mixed up.
Full-length (half hour) bulletins and short-form (5-10 minute) summaries of national and international news, sport, business and weather are now delivered every hour, on the hour (except 12pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm weekdays, and 6pm weekends, when the bulletins are being simulcast with other PTV Network channels such as PTV and GEM - subject to scheduling), to keep viewers informed and updated with the latest developments.
Each half hour bulletin typically begins with the important national and international news of the moment for the first half. After a commercial break, the second half of the bulletin begins with a headline summary; this is followed by a brief business update, financial market information and sports news. On the weekends, an extended sports update replaces the business and financial segments. The bulletin ends with a national weather forecast and a summary of the main headlines.
The 5-10 minute summaries, however, typically consist of the main national and international news stories in brief along with a sports story and a national weather forecast.
The âNews Channel exclusiveâ bulletins are researched, written, produced and presented by a dedicated team of journalists and broadcasters, in conjunction with the PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) News and Current Affairs department. Because of limited resources, the bulletins are scripted from news supplied by the PTV News newsroom and a variety of wire services such as CNN, AP Reuters, ABC, CBS and the BBC.
The PTV News Channel team includes Sanele Chadwick, Heather Keats, Mark Leishman, Jared McCulloch, Trudi Nelson, Michael OâKeeffe, Brin Rudkin, Karen Rutherford, Marama T-Pole and Alice Wilkins.
BBC NEWS PROGRAMMING
In real life, the BBCâs two existing news channels (including BBC World News) were merged as one international news network known as BBC News. The merged channel launched recently and includes news from across the UK and the world.
The PTV News Channel now carries an overnight feed of the merged channel - i.e. every night from midnight until 5.30am on weekdays, and midnight until 6am on weekends.
BBC News is also available to watch on the PTV+ app and website, ptvplus.co.nz, as a 24-hour FAST channel.
In addition, the BBCâs current affairs-style interview programme, HARDtalk, is being broadcast on the PTV News Channel at 10.30am every Tuesday to Saturday morning. With presenters like Stephen Sackur, Zeinab Badawi and Sarah Montague, HARDtalk provides in-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.
BBC News at Six (6pm local time) and BBC News at Ten (10pm local time) continue to screen on the PTV News Channel as delayed telecasts, i.e. recorded off the satellite from the UK, at 9.30am and 3.30pm every day from Tuesday to Saturday.
REVISED SCHEDULE
Here is the revised and detailed PTV News Channel schedule with programme descriptions as shown below.
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recorded American programs are ok for overnight filler but wouldnât cut it during the day if thereâs domestic news happening.
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@SA_TV Unless interrupted by live feeds of breaking news events, both the CBS Evening News and ABC World News Tonight are recorded off the satellite from the US and broadcast in the early afternoon as delayed broadcasts (at 1.30pm and 2.30pm) with replays later in the evening (at 5.30pm and 6.30pm).
There are no plans to make them suitable for late night/overnight viewing, although ABC Nightline is shown at 11.30pm Tuesday to Saturday. The News Channelâs midnight-to-dawn slot is home to the merged BBC News channel as a live, overnight simulcast (via satellite from London).
All times NZT.
Yeah I know, I read your original post. I am saying showing recorded, foreign bulletins in daytime, let alone primetime, isnât great programming for a domestic news channel.
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EASTER WEEKEND
Below are the mock schedules for PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) three channels - PTV, Shake and GEM - over the Easter Weekend (8-10 April).
EASTER SATURDAY 8 April
PTV
7.00am: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters 2023 (ROUND 2 - LIVE). Live coverage from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round two). [CC]
11.30am: SPECIAL - Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games 2023. The Ford New Zealand Rural Games is New Zealandâs great celebration of rural sports. See the countryâs top rural athletes compete in a range of âsports that built the nationâ. (G) [CC, AD]
12.30pm: PTV SPORT - Bunnings Sports Saturday. Stephen McIvor introduces an afternoon of non-stop sport, including (content subject to change):
- Rugby: Highlights of last nightâs Super Rugby Pacific matches, Crusaders v Moana Pasifika and Reds v Brumbies, plus a preview of the remaining two games.(Highlanders v Hurricanes and Rebels v Blues).
- Rugby League: Highlights of last nightâs NRL matches, Bulldogs v Rabbitohs and Cowboys v Dolphins, plus a preview of games to come.
- Golf: Highlights from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round two).
- Football: Coverage of the Flag Football 2023 finals being held recently at Rongomai Park in Auckland.
- Basketball: Highlights from ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill of last nightâs Salâs NBL 2023 match, Southland Sharks v Manawatu Jets.
- Motorsport: The Australian Grand Prix.
- Horse Racing: Live coverage from Pukekohe Park of three feature races: the NZB Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus 1400 (at 2.55pm), the Barfoot & Thompson 1200 (at 3.30pm) and the NZ Thoroughbred Breedersâ Stakes (at 4.05pm).
Plus the latest news and results from all sports and a special service for racing fans.
6.00pm: PTV Weekend News. The weekend edition of PTV Networkâs flagship news programme with comprehensive coverage of todayâs major stories from home and overseas, plus a report on the dayâs sport and a national weather forecast. [CC]
6.30pm: Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman host a celebrity version of the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of. (G) [CC]
7.30pm: EASTER SATURDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - Independence Day (1996). When aliens arrive on Earth and threaten to take over, mankindâs best weapon against superior technology is their will to survive. Action, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. Directed by Roland Emmerich. (M-V) [CC, AD]
10.20pm: PTV Weekend News (LATE BULLETIN). The weekend edition of PTV Networkâs late news bulletin with a final wrap of todayâs news stories, plus a summary of tomorrowâs weather. [CC]
10.35pm: The Jonathan Ross Show (SERIES RETURN). Jonathan Ross hosts a talk show brimming with celebrity guests and live musical performances. Jonathan is joined by Evangeline Lilly, Danny Dyer, Maisie Adam, Will Sharpe, Leomie Anderson and The 1975 in the studio tonight. (M-LC) [CC]
11.35pm: WORLD CINEMA - The Calm Beyond (2020). After a typhoon has completely flooded Hong Kong, a woman lives hidden in silence until a small child floats into her life. Thriller, starring Kara Wang, Sarinna Boggs, Terence Yin, Joyce Cheng. Directed by Joshua Wong. A Chinese film with English subtitles. (16-V)
1.25am: Weather Outlook and Preview. Detailed weather forecast, followed by highlights of tomorrowâs viewing.
1.30am: Closedown
EASTER SUNDAY 9 April
7.00am: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters 2023 (ROUND 3 - LIVE). Live coverage from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round three). [CC]
11.30am: PTV SPORT - PTVâs World of Football: Premier League 2022/23 Results. Scores from all of the English Premier League games played overnight.
11.40am: Monkey Life. Today: Thereâs a new baby woolly monkey, but it looks like the team will have to be mum. Itâs moving day for theslow loris and ring-tailed lemur Al gets to meet some the gang. (PG) [CC]
12.05pm: Regional News Review
- Northern Newsweek (AUCKLAND)
- Waikato This Week (HAMILTON)
- Bay of Plenty This Week (TAURANGA)
- The Best of Spotlight (WELLINGTON)
- Mainland This Week (CHRISTCHURCH)
- Southern Newsweek (DUNEDIN)
The weekâs highlights from PTV Networkâs regional news programmes.
12.35pm: DOCUMENTARY - In for the Kill. Itâs one of the most dramatic moments in nature - a predator claiming its prey. But how have these epic feats of speed, cunning and agility? (PG) [CC, AD]
1.25pm: The Yorkshire Vet. Today: Peter gets up close and personal with a couple of boisterous calves. Essex moggie Socks has just moved oop North and is clashing with the locals. (PG) [CC, AD]
2.15pm: The Video Club (EASTER SUNDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
2.30pm: PTV SPORT - Best Foods Sports Sunday. Andrew Gourdie and Ravinder Hunia introduce an afternoon of non-stop sport, including (content subject to change):
- Rugby: Highlights from Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin of last nightâs Super Rugby Pacific match, Highlanders v Hurricanes.
- Rugby League: Highlights of last nightâs NRL matches, Panthers v Sea Eagles and Broncos v Raiders, plus a preview of the remaining three games (Titans v Dragons, Knights v Warriors and Wests Tigers v Eels).
- Netball: Highlights of last nightâs ANZ Premiership match, Stars v Pulse, plus progress reports on this afternoonâs matches (Magic v Mystics and Tactix v Steel).
- Golf: Highlights from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (round three).
Plus a review of the weekendâs results, other sports news and the top 10 âPlays of the Weekâ.
6.00pm: PTV Weekend News. The weekend edition of PTV Networkâs flagship news programme with comprehensive coverage of todayâs major stories from home and overseas, plus a report on the dayâs sport and a national weather forecast. [CC]
6.30pm: EASTER SUNDAY DOUBLE FEATURE - Rise of the Guardians (2012). An evil spirit returns to Earth to take over the world, a group of immortal guardians with extraordinary abilities join forces to protect the children. Animated, starring the voices of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Jude Law. Directed by Peter Ramsey. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.15pm: EASTER SUNDAY DOUBLE FEATURE - Ben-Hur (2016). In this remake of the 1959 classic, a prince is forced into slavery but returns years later to enact revenge on those who stripped him of everything. Action, starring Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer, Morgan Freeman. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov. (M-V) [CC, AD]
10.30pm: PTV Weekend News (LATE BULLETIN). The weekend edition of PTV Networkâs late news bulletin with a final wrap of todayâs news stories, plus a summary of tomorrowâs weather. [CC]
10.40pm: EASTER SUNDAY LATE MOVIE - Straight Outta Compton (2015). In 1988, NWA revolutionises pop culture with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern LA, roever changing the face of hip-hop. Drama, starring OâShea Jackson Jr, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Paul Giamatti. Directed by F Gary Gray. (16-VLSC) [CC, AD]
1.20am: Weather Outlook and Preview. Detailed weather forecast, followed by highlights of tomorrowâs viewing.
1.25am: Closedown
EASTER MONDAY 10 April
6.00am: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters (FINAL ROUND - LIVE). Live coverage from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (final round). [CC]
11.00am: The Talk. Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Jerry OâConnell, Natalie Morales and Sheryl Underwood host a US talk/panel show in which they discuss current events, pop culture and trending topics of the day. (PG) [CC]
12.00pm: Entertainment Tonight. Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner present the latest showbiz news and gossip, fresh off the satellite from the US. (PG) [CC]
12.30pm: Dr Phil. Today: âLoneliness Epidemicâ. (PG) [CC]
1.25pm: The Drew Barrymore Show. Today: Guests include Mary J Blige, Remy Ma, Corn Kid Tariq and Emmy Eaton. (G) [CC]
1.55pm: PTV SPORT - Chemist Warehouse Sports Arena (EASTER MONDAY SPECIAL). Kristina Eddy, Ross Karl and Michael Guerin host a special edition for Easter Monday and featuring (content subject to change):
- Horse Racing: Live racing from Woodville throughout the afternoon, including the Dannevirke Dairy Supplies Woodville Cup.
- Rugby League: Highlights of last nightâs NRL matches, Titans v Dragons and Knights v Warriors, plus a preview of tonightâs game (Wests Tigers v Eels).
- Netball: Highlights of yesterdayâs ANZ Premiership matches, Magic v Mystics and Tactix v Steel, plus a preview of tonightâs game (Magic v Stars).
- Football: All the goals from the latest round of matches in the English Premier League.
- Golf: Highlights from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (final round).
Plus the latest news and results from all sports and a special service for racing fans.
5.00pm: Jeopardy! Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings alternate as hosts of this US quiz show where contestants are given the answers and must guess the questions. (G) [CC]
5.30pm: Wheel of Fortune. Matt Gibb and Diamond Langi host a game show where three contestants compete against each other to solve word puzzles and win money and prizes. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: PTV News at 6pm. PTV Networkâs flagship news programme with comprehensive coverage of todayâs major stories from home and overseas, plus a report on the dayâs sport and a national weather forecast. [CC]
6.30pm: Young Sheldon. Tonight: A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemawâs life; George Sr is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop. (PG) [CC]
7.00pm: Sale of the Century. Mike Puru and Evana Corric host a quick-wit, quick-finger quiz show in which contestants with a good general knowledge and a fast finger on the button can win prizes worth thousands of dollars. (G) [CC]
7.30pm: EASTER MONDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. Fantasy, starring Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Liam Neeson. Directed by Andrew Adamson. (PG-V) [CC, AD]
10.25pm: PTV News (LATE BULLETIN). PTV Networkâs late news bulletin with a final wrap of todayâs news stories, plus a summary of tomorrowâs weather. [CC]
10.40pm: PTV SPORT - Golf: The Masters (FINAL ROUND - HIGHLIGHTS). Highlights from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of The Masters (final round). [CC]
11.40pm: The First 48. Tonight: A man in Tulsa calls 911 claiming his girlfriend shot and killed herself, but detectives discover evidence suggesting foul play. (M-VC) [CC]
12.40am: Weather Outlook and Preview. Detailed weather forecast, followed by highlights of tomorrowâs viewing.
12.45am: Closedown
SHAKE
EASTER SATURDAY 8 April
9.00am: WWE SmackDown: Te Reo. PTV Network advises that this programme, repeated from last Sunday, includes commentary in te reo MÄori. (PG-V)
10.00am: WWE Raw: Te Reo. PTV Network advises that this programme, repeated from last night, includes commentary in te reo MÄori. (PG-V)
11.00am: Shakedown (PG)
12.00pm: Teen Mom 2 (PG) [CC]
12.55pm: Catfish: The TV Show (PG) [CC]
1.50pm: Help! Iâm in a Secret Relationship (PG) [CC]
2.45pm: The Video Club. A selection of music videos.
3.00pm: The Office (PG) [CC]
3.30pm: Fresh (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: Tumeke. PTV Network advises that this programme is bilingual and includes English subtitles for te reo MÄori content. (PG)
5.00pm: Penn & Teller: Fool Us! (PG) [CC]
6.00pm: The Simpsons. Tonight: The Simpsons play folk legends like Paul Bunyan and Tom Sawyer. (G) [CC]
6.30pm: SHAKEâS SATURDAY FAMILY MOVIE - Arctic Justice (2019). Swifty the fox discovers a devious plan by Otto Von Walrus to drill beneath the Arctic surface to unleash enough gas to melt all the ice. Animated, starring the voices of Jeremy Renner, Heidi Klum, James Franco, John Cleese. Directed by Aaron Woodley. (G) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - Salâs NBL Basketball 2023. Brook Ruscoe presents full delayed coverage from TSB Arena in Wellington of tonightâs Salâs NBL game, Wellington Saints v Hawkeâs Bay Hawks. [CC]
10.30pm: WWE NXT. Ringside action with the superstars and divas of WWEâs gold brand, fresh off the satellite from the US. (PG-V)
11.30pm: SHAKE SPECIAL - WWE WrestleMania 2023 (PART 1). A two-part extravaganza with the superstars and divas of WWEâs Raw and SmackDown brands. Part one features John Cena v Austin Theory, plus a tag team championship with the Usos v Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Seth âFreakinâ Rollins takes on Logan Paul, and thereâs a mixed tag team match with Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky) up against Lita, Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch. Plus much more. Part two screens tomorrow night. (PG-V)
3.30am: Closedown
EASTER SUNDAY 9 April
7.30am: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - Salâs NBL Basketball 2023 (R). A full replay from TSB Arena in Wellington of last nightâs Salâs NBL game, Wellington Saints v Hawkeâs Bay Hawks. [CC]
9.00am: Kenan & Kel (G) [CC]
9.25am: Haka Pedia. PTV Network advises that this programme is bilingual and includes English subtitles for te reo MÄori content. (G)
9.55am: Nanakia 2.0. PTV Network advises that this programme is presented entirely in te reo MÄori with English subtitles. (PG)
10.25am: Phoenix Rise (PG) [CC]
10.55am: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (PG) [CC]
11.40am: The Video Club (EASTER SUNDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
12.00pm: WWE NXT: Te Reo. PTV Network advises that this programme, repeated from last Sunday, includes commentary in te reo MÄori. (PG-V)
12.50pm: New Releases (PG)
1.40pm: Short Sportz (G) [CC]
2.05pm: Infocus (PG) [CC]
2.30pm: Modern Family (PG) [CC]
2.55pm: WWE SmackDown. Ringside action with the superstars and divas of WWEâs blue brand, fresh off the satellite from the US. This programme screens earlier than usual due to the scheduling of WWE WrestleMania 2023 (part two). (PG-V)
3.45pm: The Video Club (EASTER SUNDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
4.00pm: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - Salâs NBL Basketball 2023. Live coverage from the Edgar Centre in Dunedin of this afternoonâs Salâs NBL game, Otago Nuggets v Manawatu Jets. Commentary in te reo MÄori available. [CC]
6.00pm: The Simpsons (TRIPLE EPISODE). Tonight: (1) After Bart takes a joyride in a police car, a judge orders him to be tethered to Homer at all times. [CC] / (2) Homer and his friends are forced to drink in the Simpsonsâ garage after Moe renovates his shady bar into a hipster hangout. [CC] / (3) This show is hijacked by cyber terrorists. (All PG) [CC, AD]
7.15pm: The Great North. Tonight: The Tobins are enchanted by the Fall Frenzy Dance. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
7.40pm: American Auto. Tonight: After Kevin Costner drops out, the team has to find another celebrity who is willing to represent Payne Motors. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
8.05pm: Night Court. Tonight: After making a mistake in the courtroom, Abby decides to adopt an all-business approach to get things back on track, which catches everyone off guard. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: La Brea. Tonight: After an emotional reunion, Gavin and Eve attempt a daring escape from their unforgiving captors. Lucas leads a dangerous mission to the fort to reclaim the resources his friends so desperately need. (M-V) [CC, AD]
9.20pm: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - PTVâs Big League: Warriors on Shake (NRL Telstra Premiership 2023). Full delayed coverage from McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle of tonightâs NRL match, Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors. [CC]
11.10pm: SHAKE SPECIAL - WWE WrestleMania 2023 (PART 2). A two-part extravaganza with the superstars and divas of WWEâs Raw and SmackDown brands. Part two features Brock Lesnar v Omos (accompanied by MVP), plus the Womenâs WrestleMania Showcase match between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, Natalya and Shotzi, Chelsea Green and Sonya Deville, and Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. Gunther takes on Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, and thereâs an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns (accompanied by Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa) and Cody Rhodes. Plus much more. (PG-V)
3.10am: Closedown
EASTER MONDAY 10 April
8.00am: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - Salâs NBL Basketball 2023 (R). A full replay from the Edgar Centre in Dunedin of yesterdayâs Salâs NBL game, Otago Nuggets v Manawatu Jets. [CC]
9.30am: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - PTVâs Big League: Warriors on Shake (NRL Telstra Premiership 2023) (R). A full replay from McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle of last nightâs NRL match, Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors. [CC]
11.00am: Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) [CC]
11.55am: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (PG) [CC]
12.50pm: Doctor Who (PG) [CC]
1.45pm: The Video Club (EASTER MONDAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
2.00pm: Parks and Recreation (PG) [CC]
2.30pm: Hollyoaks. Today: Love might be in the air for Maxine; and the McQueensâ money-making scheme is well underway. (PG) [CC, AD]
3.00pm: Beverly Hills 90210 (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (PG) [CC]
4.30pm: My Wife and Kids (PG) [CC]
5.00pm: The Middle (PG) [CC]
5.30pm: Modern Family (PG) [CC]
6.00pm: The Simpsons. Tonight: Mr. Burns falls in love with a younger woman and recruits Homer to help him impress her. (PG) [CC]
6.30pm: The Big Bang Theory. Tonight: Sheldon and Leonard struggle to find the supplies they need for an experiment. Penny and Bernadette download a dating app for Amy. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.00pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Stewie says his first word - and itâs a swearword - leading to Lois being shunned by the other mums, and going on a mission to figure out where he learned it. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: The Masked Singer USA. Tonight: Two new contestants take on the reigning champ from last week and sing a collection of songs synonymous with the history of New York. (PG-L) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: Fantasy Island. Tonight: Empty nesters Dolly and Dutch seek clarity on how to spend their next chapter. Helene helps Ruby tap into her newfound youth. Javier opens up to Roarke as he wrestles with his new role. (M) [CC, AD]
9.30pm: Alert: Missing Persons Unit. Tonight: The MPU searches for a college student after she goes missing during a house party; Sidney and Keith try to adjust to normal life again. (M-VC) [CC, AD]
10.30pm: Family Guy (NEW EPISODE). Tonight: Joe reinvigorates his sex life with Bonnie after seeing Lois naked; Stewie receives an electric SUV as a gift and embraces the âRange Roverâ lifestyle. (M-C) [CC, AD]
11.00pm: Bobâs Burgers (NEW EPISODE). Tonight: Louise imagines what her future may hold when a school assignment about careers sends her spiralling. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.30pm: Workaholics (16-LC) [CC]
12.00am: MTV 60 - Ex on the Beach (16-LS) [CC]
12.50am: Gavin and Stacey (M-LC) [CC]
1.20am: Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (M-LC) [CC]
1.50am: Punkâd (PG) [CC]
2.15am: Closedown
GEM
EASTER SATURDAY 8 April
8.00am: The Andy Griffith Show (G) [CC]
8.30am: The Beverly Hillbillies (G) [CC]
9.00am: Petticoat Junction (G) [CC]
9.30am: The Flying Nun (G) [CC]
10.00am: Star Trek: The Original Series (PG) [CC]
10.55am: The Man from UNCLE (PG) [CC]
11.50am: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (PG) [CC]
12.45pm: The Video Club. A selection of music videos.
1.00pm: GEMâs SATURDAY CINEMA - The Belles of St Trinians (1954). The schoolgirls of St Trinianâs are more interested in racing forms than books as they try to get rich quick. They are abetted by the headmistressâ brother. Comedy, starring Alastair Sim, Joyce Grenfell, George Cole. Directed by Frank Launder. (G) [CC]
3.00pm: The Dukes of Hazzard (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: The Wild Wild West (PG) [CC]
5.00pm: The Love Boat (PG) [CC]
6.00pm: Attitude. Tonight: As their Outward Bound adventure continues, the group embarks on a long waka journey. Later, their mental fortitude is put to the test on a high ropes course. (G) [CC, AD]
6.35pm: George and Mildred. Tonight: Initially opposed to Georgeâs idea of taking in a lodger to make more money, Mildred changes her mind when the charming salesman Edward Rogers turns up to rent their back bedroom. (PG) [CC]
7.05pm: Kate & Koji. Tonight: After an accident in the cafe Kate is being sued. Harsh words spoken during the incident have generated a backlash online resulting in a huge loss of trade. However, Kate refuses to back down and Koji is reluctant to get involved owing to his asylum status. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.35pm: Sister Boniface Mysteries. Tonight: After spending the night with a pipe-smoking gentleman caller, a woman is found dead with a jigsaw puzzle and a face full of cold cream. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.35pm: Casualty. Tonight: An unexpected arrival in the ED forces Faith to confront her darkest secret. (PG) [CC, AD]
9.35pm: GEMâs SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - The China Syndrome (1979). Whilst filming a story at a nuclear plant, a reporter and her cameraman capture a concerning incident. However, their superiors quash the investigation. Drama, starring Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas. Directed by James Bridges. (M-L) [CC, AD]
12.05am: GEMâs SATURDAY LATE CINEMA - The Wanderers (1979). A cult classic about an Italian American gang in the Bronx in â63, still wearing matching satin jackets and grease-backed hair. Drama, starring Ken Wahl, Karen Allen. Directed by Philip Kaufman. (16-VLS) [CC]
2.15am: Closedown
EASTER SUNDAY 9 April 2023
8.00am: Mister Ed (G) [CC]
8.25am: The Munsters (G) [CC]
8.45am: Little House on the Prairie (G) [CC]
9.30am: Attitude (R) (G) [CC, AD]
10.00am: Gunsmoke (PG) [CC]
10.45am: The Virginian (PG) [CC]
12.00pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY DOUBLE MATINEE - Jesus Christ Superstar (1973). A film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christâs life told in an anachronisitic manner. Musical, starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennan. Directed by Norman Jewison. (PG) [CC]
2.15pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY DOUBLE MATINEE - Watership Down (1978). Hoping to escape destruction by human developers and save their community, a colony of rabbits. Animated, starring the voices of John Hurt, Richard Briers, Harry Andrews, Simon Cadell, Nigel Hawthorne, Roy Kinnear. Directed by Martin Rosen. (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL - Elvis â56. A documentary capturing the sights and sounds of the pivotal year in Elvisâ journey to become the King of Rock ânâ Roll. Featuring rate footage, photos and recordings. (G) [CC, AD]
5.05pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL - Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park. An unforgettable 1981 performance from the duo on the Great Lawn of NYCâs Central Park featuring hits such as âMrs Robinsonâ and âBridge Over Troubled Waterâ. (G) [CC]
6.50pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL - Bee Gees: One Night Only (Live in Vegas). The Bee Gees perform their greatest hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with guests including Celine Dion. From the MGM in Las Vegas in 1997. (G) [CC]
8.50pm: Midsomer Murders. Tonight: After a local photographer wins an urban myth competition with his creation of The Wolf Hunter, it unexpectedly gains a cult following. However, when a man is killed, Barnaby must investigate if this myth has become murderous reality. (M) [CC, AD]
10.35pm: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY SPECIAL - Earth, Wind & Fire Experience Featuring Al McKay Play Avo Session. A band that gripped the 80s treated an audience to a concert on the Piazza in Poschiavo in 2017, part of the Festival da Jazz. (G) [CC]
12.05am: GEMâs EASTER SUNDAY LATE MOVIE - High Society (1956). With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him. Musical, starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. Directed by Charles Walters. (G) [CC]
2.10am: Closedown
EASTER MONDAY 10 April
7.00am: Get Smart (G) [CC]
7.30am: I Dream of Jeannie (G) [CC]
8.00am: Bewitched (G) [CC]
8.30am: Hoganâs Heroes (G) [CC]
9.00am: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (G) [CC]
9.30am: The Golden Girls (PG) [CC]
10.00am: Coronation Street (DOUBLE EPISODE) (R) (PG) [CC, AD]
11.00am: Emmerdale (DOUBLE EPISODE) (R) (PG) [CC, AD]
12.00pm: GEMâs EASTER MONDAY SPECIAL MOVIE - Spartacus (1960). The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Empire. Historical drama, starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. (PG) [CC, AD]
3.30pm: Richard Osmanâs House of Games (G) [CC]
4.05pm: Pointless (G) [CC]
5.00pm: Tipping Point (G) [CC]
6.00pm: M-A-S-H. Tonight: The Swampâs Korean houseboy, Ho-Jon, is accepted to attend school at Hawkeyeâs alma mater. The camp raises money to send Ho-Jon to Maine by raffling a weekend in Tokyo with a nurse, much to the chagrin of Hot Lips and Burns. (PG) [CC]
6.30pm: Emmerdale (SPECIAL DOUBLE EPISODE). Tonight: Nicky and Gabby reveal that theyâre in a relationship; Kim is left simmering; Gabby threatens to remove Thomas from Kimâs life; and Caleb and Leyla flirt. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: Coronation Street (SPECIAL DOUBLE EPISODE). Tonight: Tracy refuses to remain silent while Amy is suffering; Faye invites Craig to meet Miley; and Paul has no intention of becoming Dee-Deeâs charity case. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: GEMâs MONDAY DOCUMENTARY - Get on Up: The Triumph of Black America (PART 1). Actor David Harewood travels across America to discover the stories behind his heroes, the artistic pioneers from the 1960s to the 1990s who shaped popular culture. Part two screens next week. (16-L) [CC, AD]
9.40pm: Hotel Portofino. Tonight: The younger inhabitants of the hotel find ways to let their hair down. (M-V) [CC, AD]
10.45pm: Father Brown. Tonight: Father Brown must delve into the past and open up old wounds when a child killer is found murdered. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.45pm: GEMâs LAST LAUGH - dinnerladies. Tonight: Brenâs mother brings a new boyfriend and total chaos to the factory. (M-S) [CC]
12.20am: Closedown
ABBREVIATIONS
CLASSIFICATIONS
G - Approved for general viewing (at any time)
PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers (at any time)
M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over (M-F, 9am-3pm*; M-S, 7.30pm-5am)
16 - People under 16 years should not view (M-S, 8.30pm-5am)
18 - People under 18 years should not view (M-S, 9.30pm-5am)
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
C - Content may offend
L - Language may offend
V - Contains violence
S - Sexual content may offend
ACCESSIBILITY
[CC] - Captions for the deaf and hearing impaired
[AD] - Audio descriptions for the blind and vision impaired
*Except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education.
What makes Independence Day a special movie for Easter?
@SA_TV Hrm. I donât have a clue at the moment but itâs part of my dream networkâs viewing highlights for Easter.
Meanwhile, thereâs an Easter Sunday double feature (Rise of the Guardians and Ben-Hur) with a late movie (Straight Outta Compton) being scheduled after a 10 minute spot for the late news. On Easter Monday, thereâs The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
For golf fans, thereâs âlive and free-to-airâ coverage from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, of the 87th edition of the The Masters, one of the major golf tournaments.
Yeah mate I understand the concept of this thread. Just out of curiosity wondering why you, as the author of this, labeled it an 'âEASTER SATURDAY SPECIAL MOVIEâ
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The reason why I had to describe the 1996 film Independence Day as an âEaster Saturday Special Movieâ is to serve as a one-off special for Easter.
Pointless Celebrities or Tipping Point: Lucky Stars are usually intended for broadcast at 7.30pm on a Saturday evening, with the US dramas (East New York and Fire Country) to follow at 8.30pm. For Easter Saturday, I had to put Pointless Celebrities on at the earlier time of 6.30pm (replacing Itâs in the Bag and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune) and then put a movie on at 7.30pm.
Saturday evening programming would return at their regular times the next week.
SHAKE EXTRA - FIRST WEEKâS SCHEDULE
Below is a mock schedule for Shake Extra, an extension of PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) youth-oriented general entertainment channel.
As promised, Shake Extra focuses primarily on comedy and entertainment and is home to âextraâ programmes that cannot be fitted on the main Shake channel. The channel broadcasts every night of the week from 7pm until around midnight.
PTV Networkâs childrenâs channel, Bubble, is on air every day from 5am until it closes down and switches to Shake Extra at 7pm. It is also known as âtimesharingâ, i.e. an individual bandwidth is shared by two separate television channels with their designated on-air hours. In Australia, for example, the real-life ABC Kids broadcasts from 5am until it switches to ABC TV Plus at 7.30pm, running through to around 2am (all local time).
EASTER SUNDAY 9 April
7.00pm: Welcome to Shake Extra. Introducing the new channel.
7.15pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: The first ever episode. On top of watching his dysfunctional family crumble around him, Bob faces the wrath of a jealous health inspector who cooks up a nasty rumour about the restaurantâs choice of meat. Bobâs Burgers screens on Shake Extra at 7pm Monday to Friday from tomorrow night. (PG-C) [CC]
7.40pm: Teen Mom UK. A fly-on-the-wall series which follows the lives of young teenage mothers in the UK who are trying to balance school, work, relationships, family and young adulthood, while also trying to make it through motherhood. (PG) [CC]
8.30pm: Catfish UK. Itâs time for Nev to hand over the Catfish baton to Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler as they get to the bottom of some British catfish cases. In tonightâs series premiere, Julie and Oobah uncover more than they were expecting as Emma find her online love Harlin takes a sinister turn. (PG) [CC]
9.20pm: HouseBroken. A dog named Honey who runs group therapy sessions to help neighbourhood animals manage the neuroses brought on by their owners and each other. Animated, starring the voice of Lisa Kudrow (Friends). Tonight: Honey the poodle has a dog mid-life crisis after her friend dies and a coyote appears in the neighbourhood; Shel the tortoise finds love from an unexpected source. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
9.45pm: Velma. The original of the sleuth and member of the Mystery Inc. gang, Velma. Animated, starring the voice of Mindy Kaling (The Office USA, The Mindy Project). Tonight: Teenage outcast Velma Dinkley is accused of murdering a popular classmate and has 24 hours to find the real killer, but sheâs sworn off mysteries forever. (16-VLC) [CC, AD]
10.15pm: SHAKE EXTRA SPECIAL - Coldplay: Live from Climate Pledge Arena. The first live performance of Coldplayâs"'Music of the Spheres" from the grand opening of Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The bandâs first arena show in nearly five years, just one week after their new album is released. (PG) [CC]
12.00am: Closedown
EASTER MONDAY 10 April
7.00pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: His in-laws are coming into town and Bob tries desperately to concoct a plan to avoid them for as long as he can. (PG) [CC]
7.30pm: American Dad! Tonight: The first episode. In order to help him get a girlfriend, Stan rigs the school election to make Steve class president. Things go awry when the powers of his new position go to his head. (PG-C) [CC]
8.00pm: Ridiculousness. Join Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast and Sterling âSteeloâ Brim as they showcase the most hilarious viral videos divided into various creative categories and interact with charismatic personalities as special guests. (PG-C) [CC]
8.30pm: Taskmaster UK. Tonight: Ardal OâHanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love and Sophie Duker enter Greg Daviesâ lair to begin a bitter battle for glory. Alex Horne invigilates while trying to avoid a barrage of fruit. (M-LS) [CC]
9.30pm: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr hosts a humorous combination of 8 Out of 10 Cats and the original game with letters and numbers - Countdown. Tonight: Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. With Huge Davies, Joe Wilkinson, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (16-LS) [CC]
10.30pm: MTV 60 - Ex on the Beach. Tonight: Sexy singles arrive at the beach to examine their past so they can explore their future. But fun turns to chaos when three exes crash the villa with shocking reality bombs. Will they be able to handle the truth once confronted? (16-LS) [CC]
11.30pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Stewie says his first word - and itâs a swearword - leading to Lois being shunned by the other mums, and going on a mission to figure out where he learned it. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on Shake. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
12.00am: Closedown
TUESDAY 11 April
7.00pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: A filmmaker placed a cow outside the restaurant to make a statement, which angers Bob, but his family is confused over how he treats the cow. (PG-C) [CC]
7.30pm: American Dad! Tonight: Stan steals Steveâs lucrative idea to stage and record âbum fightsâ on videotape, in which a homeless men are forced to beach each other senseless. (PG) [CC]
8.00pm: Ridiculousness. Join Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast and Sterling âSteeloâ Brim as they showcase the most hilarious viral videos divided into various creative categories and interact with charismatic personalities as special guests. (PG-C) [CC]
8.30pm: Thatâs My Jam. Jimmy Fallon hosts a game show in which two teams of two celebrities compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games and musical performances for a charity of their choice. Tonight: The cast of The Voice USA (Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton v Kelly Clarkson and John Legend) compete. (PG) [CC]
9.30pm: Love & Hip Hop: Miami. Tonight: Trina celebrates the anniversary of her debut album in Atlanta; Noreaga gets advice from his friends on his relationship; Ace Hood reconnects with his mother; and Sukihana clashes with her âmomagerâ. (M-L) [CC]
10.30pm: MTV 60 - Siesta Key. Tonight: Juliette and Kelsey struggle with resentment in their friendship; newly-engaged Madisson is forced to face her concerns about Ishâs age; Brandon adapts to fatherhood; Chloe has reinvented herself, but people are skeptical. (M) [CC]
11.30pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Stewie âbreaks up withâ Rupert after learning that he used to belong to Chris and decides to take action. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on Shake. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
12.00am: Closedown
WEDNESDAY 12 April
7.00pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: When Tina develops a crush on the new martial arts instructor in town, she joins the class and ends up shirking her responsibilities at the restaurant. (PG-C) [CC]
7.30pm: American Dad! Tonight: Hayley takes a job as a stripper after moving into her boyfriendâs van and being financially cut off by Stan. (PG-C) [CC]
8.00pm: Ridiculousness. Join Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast and Sterling âSteeloâ Brim as they showcase the most hilarious viral videos divided into various creative categories and interact with charismatic personalities as special guests. (PG-C) [CC]
8.30pm: Farmer Wants a Wife USA. Tonight: Four farmers from across the US embark on an adventure of a lifetime in the hopes of finding their future spouse. The farmers will take their group of daters to their farm and show them what it is really like to live as ranchers do. (PG) [CC, AD]
9.30pm: RuPaulâs Drag Race USA. Tonight: All new queens make their debut in the âwerk roomâ, kicking off S15 with a photo shoot and a musical number to introduce a talent show, and Ariana Grande returns to guest judge. (16-LSC) [CC]
10.30pm: MTV 60 - Buckhead Shore. Tonight: Eight Southern, party-loving best friends kick off their summer at the lake house for a flirty first night as two exes try to resist temptation and a last-minute guest joins the fun. (M) [CC]
11.30pm: Family Guy. Tonight: When Peter hurts himself and a family of squirrels in a chainsaw accident, Chris and Stewie nurse one of the squirrels back to health; a chiropractor realigns Peterâs spine and restores him to his true height. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on Shake. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
12.00am: Closedown
THURSDAY 13 April
7.00pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: Linda is dying to relive her dream of becoming a star on Broadway, so she decides to host a dinner theatre at the restaurant. But on opening night a shocking surprise leaves Linda with a more chilling production than she planned for. (PG-C) [CC]
7.30pm: American Dad! Tonight: After forgetting his anniversary, Stan arranges to have the last 24 hours of Francineâs memory erased, but a bungling technician erases two decades. (PG-C) [CC]
8.00pm: Ridiculousness. Join Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast and Sterling âSteeloâ Brim as they showcase the most hilarious viral videos divided into various creative categories and interact with charismatic personalities as special guests. (PG-C) [CC]
8.30pm: American Dad! (NEW EPISODE). Tonight: A lunar misstep sends Roger on an unexpected detour to New Mexico. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
9.00pm: South Park (NEW EPISODE). Tonight: PC Principal bans the fourth-grade class from Pajama Day. (16-LC) [CC]
9.30pm: Hypothetical. James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe host a comedy game show in which two teams of comedians are tested on their ability to deal with a series of ridiculous hypothetical scenarios. Tonightâs guests include Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan, Maisie Adam and Chloe Petts. (M-LS) [CC]
10.30pm: MTV 60 - Just Tattoo of Us. A British series in which couples and friends design tattoos for each other then undergo inking with a blindfold on. Not knowing what the final masterpiece will look like until the big reveal! (M-L) [CC]
11.30pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Peter and Lois get transported into a cutaway that they inadvertenly set up at the same time. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on Shake. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
12.00am: Closedown
FRIDAY 14 April
7.00pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight: Bob takes a second job as a nighttime cab driver so he can give Tina the 13th birthday party she deserves, and he makes some surprising new friends along the ride. (PG-C) [CC]
7.30pm: American Dad! Tonight: Roger runs away after he and Stan have an argument. (PG) [CC]
8.00pm: Ridiculousness. Join Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast and Sterling âSteeloâ Brim as they showcase the most hilarious viral videos divided into various creative categories and interact with charismatic personalities as special guests. (PG-C) [CC]
8.30pm: Live at the Apollo. Famous British stand-up comedians tickle the audienceâs funny bones with their unique acts from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London. Tonightâs host is Chris McClausland and featured comedians include Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi. (16-L) [CC]
9.30pm: Just for Laughs: The Montreal Comedy Festival. Hannah Gadsby hosts her own hilarious Comedy Gala at Just for Laughs Montrealâs 40th anniversary festival. Tonightâs host is Tommy Little and featured comedians include Fern Brady, Ryan Hamilton and Zoe Coombs Marr. (M-L) [CC]
10.30pm: MTV 60 - Geordie Shore. Tonight: To celebrate 10 years of Geordie Shore, Charlotte, Holly and Sophie hold a baby shower for Marnie, where they plan a reunion party. But is arranging a party really a good idea? (16-LS) [CC]
11.30pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Peter becomes a real gangster when Joe asks him to be the godfather of his daughter. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on Shake. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
12.00am: Closedown
SATURDAY 15 April
7.00pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Brian quickly falls in love with a woman and after receiving devastating news regarding her cancer diagnosis, he proposes marriage. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: Ninja Warrior UK. Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara host a game show in which competitors from all over the UK take on TVâs toughest obstacle course. (G) [CC]
8.30pm: Celebrity Name That Tune. Jane Krakowski and band leader Randy Jackson host a game show in which two players compete against each other in a race against the clock to test their knowledge of songs performed by a live band. Tonightâs celebrity contestants include Kelly Osbourne, JoJo, Vernon Davis and Victor Cruz. (PG) [CC]
9.30pm: Night Court. Tonight: After making a mistake in the courtroom, Abby decides to adopt an all-business approach to get things back on track, which catches everyone off guard. This programme is being repeated from last Sunday on Shake. (PG) [CC, AD]
10.00pm: Saturday Night Live. A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show. Tonightâs guest host is Molly Shannon with live music by Jonas Brothers. (M-C) [CC]
11.30pm: South Park. Tonight: Randy is desperate to help Sharon get her emotions under control and Cartman unexpectedly fails his math test. (16-LC) [CC]
12.00am: Closedown
ABBREVIATIONS
CLASSIFICATIONS
G - Approved for general viewing (at any time)
PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers (at any time)
M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over (M-F, 9am-3pm*; M-S, 7.30pm-5am)
16 - People under 16 years should not view (M-S, 8.30pm-5am)
18 - People under 18 years should not view (M-S, 9.30pm-5am)
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
C - Content may offend
L - Language may offend
V - Contains violence
S - Sexual content may offend
ACCESSIBILITY
[CC] - Captions for the deaf and hearing impaired
[AD] - Audio descriptions for the blind and vision impaired
*Except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education.
ANZAC DAY
@greenpea @NuStraya @LiamP Below are the mock schedules for PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) three channels - PTV, Shake and GEM - on Anzac Day (25 April).
PTV
5.45am: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Dawn Service (Wellington). Live coverage from Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington of the Anzac Day Dawn Service. Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. [CC]
7.00am: PTV News (ANZAC DAY BULLETIN AT 7AM). A special morning bulletin for Anzac Day with the signficant news stories of the moment from New Zealand and around the world. [CC]
7.30am: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Dawn Service (Auckland). Delayed coverage from the Auckland Domain of the Anzac Day Dawn Service.
8.20am: ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - Anzacs: In the Face of War. This documentary explores what Anzac represents to the people today and yesterday, and how the nations prepared and faced the two great wars. (PG) [CC]
9.15am: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Anzac Day Across New Zealand. A regional round-up of Anzac Day observances from locations around the country.
9.45am: ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - The Anzac Spirit. Through the resources of the Australian War Memorial - photographs, documents, objects - Neil Pigot tells six stories of the ANZACs. (PG) [CC]
10.10am: ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - The Time of Our Lives. This documentary follows a 32-strong âmob of veteransâ (the oldest is 95) on their trip to unveil a war memorial in Londonâs Hyde Park, where the ceremony took place in November 2006. The memorial honours New Zealandâs service in war alongside Britain. (G) [CC]
11.00am: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Anzac National Service. Live coverage from Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington of the National Commemorative Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony. [CC]
12.00pm: PTV News (ANZAC DAY BULLETIN AT NOON). A special midday bulletin for Anzac Day with the signficant news stories of the moment from New Zealand and around the world. [CC]
12.30pm: ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us. Seven New Zealand women speak about their lives during World War II: some lost husbands, some got married, some went into service themselves. The director, Gaylene Preston, lets the women tell their stories simply, alternating between them talking and archival footage of the war years. (PG) [CC]
2.30pm: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Dawn Service (Gallipoli). Live coverage from the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey of the Anzac Day Dawn Service. [CC]
3.30pm: ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - New Zealandâs Air Force: Then & Now. In commemoration of Anzac Day, take a journey through the history of the NZ Air Force. Surviving WWII pilots talk about the Air Force of old, while new recruits talk about the Air Force today. (G) [CC, AD]
4.30pm: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Anzac Day Across Oz. Highlights of Anzac Day observances from across Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne. [CC]
5.00pm: Jeopardy! Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings alternate as hosts of this US quiz show where contestants are given the answers and must guess the questions. (G) [CC]
5.30pm: Wheel of Fortune. Matt Gibb and Diamond Langi host a game show where three contestants compete against each other to solve word puzzles and win money and prizes. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: PTV News at 6pm. PTV Networkâs flagship news programme with comprehensive coverage of todayâs major stories from home and overseas, plus a report on the dayâs sport and a national weather forecast. [CC]
6.30pm: Regional Programmes (ANZAC DAY SPECIALS)
- Look North (AUCKLAND)
- Waikato Tonight (HAMILTON)
- Bay of Plenty Tonight (TAURANGA)
- Spotlight (WELLINGTON)
- Mainland Today (CHRISTCHURCH)
- Points South (DUNEDIN)
News, current affairs and magazine-style features, including a further round-up of Anzac Day observances, from your region.
7.00pm: Sale of the Century. Mike Puru and Evana Corric host a quick-wit, quick-finger quiz show in which contestants with a good general knowledge and a fast finger on the button can win prizes worth thousands of dollars. (G) [CC]
7.30pm: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - The PTV Anzac Day Show: The Songs They Sang. A musical variety special set in a 1914 railway station, a French farmhouse vintage 1917 and a British pub of the 1940s. Performers include Michael Murphy, Rebecca Wright, Geoff Sewell, Cassie Henderson, Tim Beveridge, Mandy Pickering, Will Martin and Sisters of Swing. (G) [CC]
8.30pm: ANZAC DAY MOVIE - Home by Christmas (2010). A film memoir based on NZ filmmaker Gaylene Prestonâs interviews with her father about his World War II experiences. Starring Tony Barry, Martin Henderson, Chelsie Preston Crayford. Directed by Gaylene Preston. (PG-L) [CC, AD]
10.30pm: PTV News (LATE BULLETIN). PTV Networkâs late news bulletin with a final wrap of todayâs news stories, plus a summary of tomorrowâs weather. [CC]
10.45pm: ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Anzac Day Highlights (R). An hour-long wrap of Anzac Day observances from locations around New Zealand, Australia and Gallipoli. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on GEM. [CC]
11.45pm: Chicago Med. Tonight: Dylan and Charles treat patients suffering from Glass Child Syndrome and misdiagnosed ADHD. Crockett has to navigate hospital politics. (M-VC) [CC, AD]
12.45am: Weather Outlook and Preview. Detailed weather forecast, followed by highlights of tomorrowâs viewing.
12.50am: The Last Post - Closedown
SHAKE
9.00am: Seinfeld (DOUBLE EPISODE) (PG) [CC]
9.45am: Friends (PG) [CC]
10.10am: 3rd Rock from the Sun (PG) [CC]
10.35am: Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) [CC]
11.00am: The Video Club (ANZAC DAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
11.15am: Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) [CC]
12.00pm: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (PG) [CC]
12.55pm: Doctor Who (PG) [CC]
1.50pm: The Video Club (ANZAC DAY EDITION). A selection of music videos.
2.00pm: Parks and Recreation (PG) [CC]
2.30pm: Hollyoaks. Today: Sienna realises she has more in common with Norma than she thought; Grace organises a corrupt casino night to help Cindy; and Eric has a plan - but he needs Jamesâ help. (PG) [CC, AD]
3.00pm: Beverly Hills 90210 (PG) [CC]
4.00pm: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (PG) [CC]
4.30pm: My Wife and Kids (PG) [CC]
5.00pm: The Middle (PG) [CC]
5.30pm: Modern Family (PG) [CC]
6.00pm: The Simpsons. Tonight: Apuâs marriage is on the rocks after Manjula finds out he cheated on her. (PG) [CC]
6.30pm: The Big Bang Theory. Tonight: Leonard and Sheldon fight for control of an idea for an app. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.00pm: Family Guy. Tonight: Peter and Chris start a memorabilia business after going to a baseball game; Stewie gets plastic surgery to combat aging, but takes it too far. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: Have You Been Paying Attention? An Anzac Day special. Hayley Sproull hosts a topical quiz show with a mix of news and comedy, featuring a myriad of the best comedians in the country. (PG-L) [CC]
8.30pm: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - PTVâs Big League: Warriors on Shake (NRL Telstra Premiership 2023). Live coverage from AAMI Park in Melbourne of tonightâs Anzac Day NRL match, Melbourne Storm v NZ Warriors. Kick-off is at 9pm. Commentary in te reo MÄori available. [CC]
11.15pm: Bobâs Burgers. Tonight Linda gets really excited about opening a bed and breakfast to capitalise on high volume of tourists coming into town, but when the guests start to arrive Louise senses espionage afoot. (PG-C) [CC]
11.45pm: PTV SPORT ON SHAKE - Courtside. Brook Ruscoe and Casey Frank present highlights from the latest round of matches in the 2023 Salâs NBL season.
12.15am: MTV 60 - Siesta Key (M) [CC]
1.10am: Brickies (16-L) [CC]
1.40am: My Mateâs a Bad Date (16-L) [CC]
2.05am: Closedown
GEM
6.00am: GEMâs ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Dawn Service (Auckland). Live coverage from the Auckland Domain of the Anzac Day Dawn Service.
6.50am: Get Smart (DOUBLE EPISODE) (G) [CC]
7.35am: I Dream of Jeannie (G) [CC]
8.00am: Bewitched (G) [CC]
8.20am: Hoganâs Heroes (DOUBLE EPISODE) (G) [CC]
9.10am: GEMâs ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Dawn Service (Wellington) (R). A full replay from Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington of the Anzac Day Dawn Service. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on PTV. [CC]
10.10am: Coronation Street (R) (PG) [CC, AD]
10.35am: Emmerdale (R) (PG) [CC, AD]
11.00am: EastEnders (R) (PG) [CC, AD]
11.30am: Doctors. Today: Imogen worries about Rob in the aftermath of Karen, while Suni takes Bear and Sid to a restaurant opening. (PG) [CC, AD]
12.00pm: GEMâs ANZAC DAY MATINEE - The Dam Busters (1955). A dramatisation of the development of the Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb and the RAF attack on Germanyâs Ruhr dams. War drama, starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Basil Sydney, Derek Farr, Patrick Barr, Ernest Clark. Directed by Michael Anderson. (G) [CC]
2.30pm: GEMâs ANZAC DAY DOCUMENTARY - Pixie. The remarkable story of two unknown MÄori artists and âBlue Smokeâ, the first ever song composed, recorded and released in New Zealand. (G)
3.30pm: Richard Osmanâs House of Games (G) [CC]
4.05pm: Pointless (G) [CC]
5.00pm: Tipping Point (G) [CC]
6.00pm: GEMâs ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - Anzac Day Highlights. An hour-long wrap of Anzac Day observances from locations around New Zealand, Australia and Gallipoli. [CC]
7.00pm: Emmerdale. Tonight: Charity and Mackenzie are arrested; Nickyâs plans backfires; and Bernice is crushed. (PG) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: Coronation Street. Tonight: Ryan sees his facial injuries for the first time; Stu receives news of a windfall; Faye and Beth both arrange to meet an ex in secret; and Evelyn learns of Royâs health concern. (PG) [CC, AD]
8.00pm: Mr Bean. A one-off comedy about the trials of one Mr Bean. Without many words he takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church. He also drives badly. PTV News at 8pm returns tomorrow night. (G) [CC, AD]
8.30pm: EastEnders (DOUBLE EPISODE). Tonight: Amy struggles to cope after finding out about Denise and Raviâs affair and Suki is devastated when she learns Kheeratâs trial has been brought forward. (PG) [CC, AD]
9.40pm: The Control Room. Tonight: Gabe has to think fast as the police and the criminals close in. He fights for his life as events take an unexpected turn. (M-L) [CC, AD]
10.45pm: GEMâs ANZAC DAY SPECIAL - The PTV Anzac Day Show: The Songs They Sang (R). A musical variety special set in a 1914 railway station, a French farmhouse vintage 1917 and a British pub of the 1940s. Performers include Michael Murphy, Rebecca Wright, Geoff Sewell, Cassie Henderson, Tim Beveridge, Mandy Pickering, Will Martin and Sisters of Swing. This programme is being repeated from an earlier broadcast on PTV. (G) [CC]
11.45pm: GEMâs LAST LAUGH - Iâm Alan Partridge. Tonight: Alan has a new gig presenting videos for Hamiltonâs Water Breaks, a local boating holiday firm. However this is being jeopardised by local farmers, who he has incurred the wrath of after making insulting remarks about farming practises on his radio show. (M-LC) [CC]
12.20am: Closedown
ABBREVIATIONS
CLASSIFICATIONS
G - Approved for general viewing (at any time)
PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers (at any time)
M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over (M-F, 9am-3pm*; M-S, 7.30pm-5am)
16 - People under 16 years should not view (M-S, 8.30pm-5am)
18 - People under 18 years should not view (M-S, 9.30pm-5am)
AUDIENCE ADVISORIES
C - Content may offend
L - Language may offend
V - Contains violence
S - Sexual content may offend
ACCESSIBILITY
[CC] - Captions for the deaf and hearing impaired
[AD] - Audio descriptions for the blind and vision impaired
*Except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education.
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CHANGES TO PTV NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS
@greenpea @NuStraya @SA_TV Below is a mock press release.
At PTV Network New Zealand (as a fictional broadcaster), we take our news seriously.
We want to know everything thatâs happening at home and overseas, but thereâs so much to cover that itâs best when our regional and national news bulletins and current affairs programmes are delivered around the clock on television and online. In fact, it gives us as New Zealanders a chance to tune in and stay informed at any time of the day or night.
So, weâre very excited to announce that from Monday 1 May 2023, weâll be revamping some of our existing News and Current Affairs output. And in June, the PTV News Channel will receive a makeover with more news options for New Zealanders and a raft of original programming for the News Channel.
NEW FORMAT FOR 6PM NEWS
PTV Networkâs flagship news programme, PTV News at 6pm, will expand in duration from 30 to 40 minutes from Monday 1 May.
The supersized 6pm bulletin will begin with the major stories of national and international agenda across two parts, with a commercial break in between. Part two of the bulletin will include a business news summary and a brief update on the financial markets, followed by a second commercial break, then a full report on the dayâs sport. The weather forecast will be presented before the regional news opt-outs at the new time of 6.40pm.
The format for the supersized PTV News at 6pm will be structured like this (all times and segment durations approximate):
- 18:00:00 (6:00pm) - Part 1: National and international news - 12 mins
- 18:12:00 (6:12pm) - Commercial break - 3 mins, 30 secs
- 18:15:30 (6:15pm) - Part 2: National and international news - 9 mins
- 18:24:30 (6:24pm) - Commercial break - 3 mins, 30 secs
- 18:28:00 (6:28pm) - Part 3: Sports news, followed by weather - 12 mins
- 18:40:00 (6:40pm) - Bulletin ends; handover to regional news opt-outs - 20 mins
PTV News at 6pm will continue to draw on the considerable resources of PTV Networkâs nationwide news staff and international partners via satellite, and will be produced and broadcast live from PTV Network headquarters in Auckland. Daniel Faitaua will anchor the bulletin with Andrew Gourdie reading sport and Jess Tyson anchoring the weather.
The half hour PTV News at 8pm will continue to be presented by the same team as the 6pm bulletin and screened on GEM every night from Monday to Friday.
The weekend edition of PTV News at 6pm will continue to be known as PTV Weekend News and run for half an hour, with a late night update for 15 minutes at around 10.30pm. The role of weekend anchor will be shared on a week-on, week-off basis by Janika ter Ellen and Laura Tupou, with Ravinder Hunia and Narelle Sindos alternately reading sport.
On public holidays and during the summer holiday period (including Christmas and New Yearâs), PTV News at 6pm will be reduced to a half hour news bulletin with a late night update for 15 minutes at around 10.30pm.
NEW FORMAT FOR MIDDAY NEWS
PTV Networkâs lunchtime news programme, PTV News: Midday, will go to air at 12pm Monday to Friday in a new 50 minute format from 1 May.
Presented by Amanda Gillies, PTV News: Midday will provide audiences with the most up-to-the-minute coverage of the top stories of the day and breaking news as they come in, along with live reports from around the country, interviews with newsmakers and in-depth analysis from experts in their fields, plus a comprehensive business report, sports news and the national weather forecast.
A lunchtime regional news bulletin from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin will air at around 12.50pm (following PTV News: Midday) and run for 10 minutes.
Isobel Ewing will continue to anchor PTV News at 4pm in its usual half hour format.
NEW FORMAT FOR NIGHTLINE
PTV Networkâs late night news and current affairs programme, Nightline, will air at around 10.30pm Monday to Friday in a new 40 minute format from 1 May.
Nightline will continue to delve deeper into the significant events and issues that matter to us as New Zealanders and combine a final wrap of the dayâs news with current affairs investigations and hard-hitting newsmaker interviews, plus a first look at the next dayâs papers to set tomorrowâs news agenda.
Tova OâBrien will front the programme from Monday to Thursday, with Rebecca Wright taking over on Fridays. Janika ter Ellen and Laura Tupou will alternate as anchors of the late news as part of Nightline.
A late regional news bulletin from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin will air at around 11.10pm (following Nightline) and run for 10 minutes.
NEW LOOK FOR REGIONAL NEWS
On PTV Networkâs main channel, PTV, local and regional news will form a significant part of the schedule.
PTV Networkâs regional news programmes - Look North (Auckland), Waikato Tonight (Hamilton), Bay of Plenty Tonight (Tauranga), Spotlight (Wellington), Mainland Today (Christchurch) and Points South (Dunedin) - will move from 5.30pm to the new timeslot of 6.40pm Monday to Friday from 1 May.
Parochial and proud of it, each regional programme aims to provide audiences in the regions with a wrap of the dayâs news, current affairs and magazine-style features, reflecting community life and people-to-people involvement, in a concise 20 minute package.
Carly Flynn will front Look North and cover Auckland and Northland.
Journalists Isobel Prasad and Sam Kelway, fresh from TVNZâs news team, will front Waikato Tonight and Bay of Plenty Tonight respectively.
In the capital, Charlotte Cook will have Wellington and the lower North Island covered as presenter of Spotlight and Emma Cropper will present Mainland Today from Christchurch with Hannah Wilkins covering Otago and Southland as presenter of Dunedinâs Points South.
The evening programmes will be complemented with short breakfast bulletins during Sunrise (at around 6.27am, 7.27am and 8.27am), a 10 minute lunchtime bulletin (at 12.50pm) and a 10 minute late bulletin (at around 11.10pm).
NEW TIMESLOT FOR CAMPBELL LIVE
Campbell Live will move to an hour-long weekly format and a new timeslot of 8.30pm every Wednesday from 3 May.
Presented by experienced New Zealand journalist and broadcaster, John Campbell, the weekly Campbell Live will be an hour of studio-based current affairs and combine pre-recorded investigations and feature stories with live interviews and panels, where invited guests discuss the issues that affect almost every New Zealander.
The programme will also include regular contributions from Finn Hogan, Andrew Macfarlane, Michael Morrah and Ruwani Perera as reporters.
NEW LOOK SUNDAYS ON PTV
Sundays on PTV will undergo a complete overhaul from 7 May and start at 9am with a new, hour-long weekly programme called Sunday Business.
Presented by financial journalist Nicholas Pointon, Sunday Business is made specifically for business people and packed with a comprehensive review of the weekâs business news from New Zealand and around the world, plus a report compiled by Australiaâs Channel 9 financial reporter Chris Kohler, feature stories about key issues affecting the corporate sector and probing interviews with the business leaders.
Face the Nation will be changing its name to Meet the Press and moving to the new starting time of 10am.
Fronted from Wellingtonâs Avalon Television Studios by Tova OâBrien and Jenna Lynch, Meet the Press will feature live interviews with politicians and the newsmakers as well as lively discussions and informed analysis from a panel of invited guests and a review of the week in politics, economics and other key issues - all while looking toward the week ahead.
At 11am, a new MÄori current affairs programme called Te KÄhu will replace Koha.
Presented by Julian Wilcox, Te KÄhu will take an in-depth look at the issues affecting both MÄori and the wider community and combine field items with studio interviews, panel discussions and critical analysis.
To make way for Te KÄhu on PTV, its sister channel GEM will now play host to MÄori programming from 9.30am-12pm every Sunday (replacing Gunsmoke and The Virginian).
Attitude, a documentary series for and about people with disabilities, will move to PTV and air Sundays at 8.30am. The Pacific news magazine, Tagata Pasifika, will move to Saturdays at 9.30am on PTV with a same-day repeat at 6pm on GEM.
A new locally produced magazine and current affairs programme called Open Door will air at 12pm with separate editions for Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Open Door will provide audiences in those regions with a weekly, community-oriented digest of people, places and events.
PTV NEWS CHANNEL
The PTV News Channel will have a fresh new look and format and offer viewers alternative options to PTV News and Current Affairs programming from Tuesday 6 June. Watch this space for further details.
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I like the idea of the local news sharing the hour with the national news, but I wonder if itâd be better to have it start at half-past then return to the national news for the last ten minutes for a feature and the weather?
Wouldnât work here but I guess in NZ it might.
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@SA_TV Thanks for your positive response.
No plans at the moment but, once again, thanks for your suggestion.
Part three of the supersized 6pm bulletin, as outlined in the mock press release, includes the dayâs sporting news and the weather segment (with separate presenters for sport and weather).
The weather segment (with a separate presenter), prior to the regional news opt-outs, would be structured as follows:
- Same-day maximum temperatures
- Isobars/satellite imagery/fronts
- Next-day forecasts for all towns and cities nationwide
- Next-day forecasts for Australia and the Pacific Islands
- Extended (three day) forecast
- Weather photo
Two weather photos are supplied at random by two different home viewers each night: one for the 6pm bulletin (nightly on PTV) and one for the 8pm/late bulletin (Monday to Friday on GEM, weekends on PTV). The PTV News team would invite viewers to send in their weather photos via email if they wish.
After the weather, the 6pm bulletin would be followed at 6.40pm by an 18 minute segment of regional news from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, although the opt-outs would run for 20 minutes as outlined.
Once the regional news has gone out, the 6-7pm news hour would conclude with a short recap on the main national and international headlines for the day and a summary of the weather before PTVâs regular programming starts at 7pm with a five-nights-a-week game show.
The next national news, presented by the same team as the 6pm bulletin in a concise 30 minute format, would follow at 8pm over on GEM.
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These changes are fantastic @PaddyTePou I especially like your idea for a disability-centric documentary series.
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Thanks, @greenpea. In real life Attitude is produced by Attitude Pictures for TVNZ with funding from NZ On Air, and screens on TVNZ 1 with a repeat on Prime.
If my network becomes a reality then Attitude will move to its new home.
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PTV NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS FORMAT RUNDOWNS
@SA_TV @nztv @NuStraya Below are the format rundowns for PTV Network New Zealandâs (as a fictional broadcaster) national news bulletins and current affairs programmes - Sunrise (including Early Sunrise), Midday, 4pm News, 6pm News, 8pm News, Nightline and Weekend News - plus regional news from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Melissa Chan-Green is on maternity leave, so Amanda Gillies joins Ryan Bridge as co-host of Sunrise. Isobel Ewing becomes presenter of PTV News: Midday, with Alice Wilkins and Michael OâKeeffe anchoring PTV News at 4pm on a week-on, week-off basis.
The rundown for each bulletin/programme is structured like this (all times approximate):
SUNRISE
5:30 - 6:00am (Early Sunrise)
- Wilhelmina Shrimpton presents Early Sunrise, PTV Networkâs early morning news programme and extension of the Sunrise brand. This programme begins with an overnight news round-up (including sport and weather), followed by in-depth analysis from experts in their field. There are also live crosses to Sunrise reporters in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, plus a summary of business news and an update on the financial markets.
- 5.58am: Handover to Sunrise with Ryan Bridge and Amanda Gillies - âIâll be back with more news throughout the morning but right now, itâs Sunrise.â
6:00 - 6:30am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 5 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 3 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 6.10am: Major news stories (including interviews and crosses to reporters)
- 6.20am (Mon & Fri only): A wrap of the weekendâs sporting events and a preview of the sport to come, presented by Goran Paladin
- 6.27am: Regional news opt-out
6:30 - 7:00am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 3 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 2 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 6.40am: Morning business report, presented by Rachel Das or Kethaki Masilamani
- 6.50am: A summary of the morningâs newspaper headlines
7:00 - 7:30am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 5 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 3 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 7.10am: Interviews on major news stories
- 7.27am: Regional news opt-out
7:30 - 8:00am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 3 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 2 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 7.40am (Mon, Wed & Fri only): An interview on a major news story
- 7.40am (Tue & Thu only): âMoney Chatâ - a twice-weekly segment devoted to finance and based around consumer insights and information, presented by Nicholas Pointon
- 7.50am: Entertainment news with Monika Barton
8:00 - 8:30am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 5 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 3 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 8.10am: âSunrise All Starsâ - a daily panel discussion segment with sports commentators, politicians, news journalists or media personalities as regular guests
- 8.27am: Regional news opt-out
8:30 - 9:00am
- News with Wilhelmina Shrimpton - 3 mins
- Sport with Goran Paladin - 2 mins
- Weather with Chris Kirk - 2 mins
- 8.40am: A variety of magazine-style segments, including a weekly music review by Charlotte Ryan, a weekly movie review by Kate Rodger, human interest stories and feature interviews with special guests
- 8.59am: Wilhelmina Shrimpton reads the closing headlines before Sunrise ends at 9am - âAnd thatâs all from me. Our next news, right here on PTV, is at midday.â
PTV NEWS: MIDDAY
12:00 - 12:15pm (Part 1 - 15 mins)
- Opening headlines
- National and international news, including live crosses to reporters around the country
12:15 - 12:18pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
12:18 - 12:28pm (Part 2 - 10 mins)
- National/international news and live crosses to reporters - continued from part one
- Part two of the bulletin includes occasional short-form interviews with experts in their field
- Throw to business anchor [e.g. Rachel Das or Kethaki Masilamani] prior to commercial break
12:28 - 12:31pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
12:31 - 12:43pm (Part 3 - 12 mins)
- Lunchtime business report, presented by Rachel Das or Kethaki Masilamani
- Business anchor throws back to main anchor [e.g. Isobel Ewing]
- Sports news
12:43 - 12:46pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
12:46 - 12:50pm (Part 4 - 4 mins)
- Weather forecast
- A summary of the main headlines
- Human interest story
- Bulletin ends and handover to the regional news - âAnd thatâs the midday news for [day, e.g. Friday]. Our next news here on PTV is at 4:00 and 6:00, and you can keep up to date by heading to our website or the PTV News app. Iâm [name, e.g. Isobel Ewing], good afternoon.â
12:50 - 1:00pm (Regional news - 10 mins)
- Please note: For viewers in the Waikato (Hamilton) and Bay of Plenty (Tauranga), the lunchtime bulletins in those regions are branded as Waikato Today and Bay of Plenty Today respectively.
PTV NEWS AT 4PM
4:00 - 4:08pm (Part 1 - 10 mins)
- Opening headlines
- National and international news
4:08 - 4:11pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
4:11 - 4:21pm (Part 2 - 10 mins)
- National and international news - continued from part one
- Sports news
4:21 - 4:24pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
4:24 - 4:30pm (Part 3 - 6 mins)
- Business news summary and financial market update
- Weather forecast
- Bulletin ends and handover to Te HÄteri - âAnd thatâs PTV News at 4:00 for [day, e.g. Friday]. Join [name, e.g. Daniel Faitaua] and the PTV News team, right here on PTV, at 6:00 but stand by for Te HÄteri. Iâm [name, e.g. Alice Wilkins], good afternoon.â
PTV NEWS AT 6PM
6:00 - 6:10pm (Part 1 - 2 mins)
- Opening headlines
- National and international news
6:10 - 6:12pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
6:12 - 6:20pm (Part 2 - 8 mins)
- National and international news - continued from part one
- Business news summary and financial market update
- Throw to sports anchor [e.g. Andrew Gourdie] prior to commercial break
6:20 - 6:22pm (Commercial break - 2 mins)
6:22 - 6:30pm (Part 3 - 8 mins)
- Sports news, presented by Andrew Gourdie
- Sports anchor throws back to main anchor [e.g. Daniel Faitaua], then main anchor throws to weather presenter [e.g. Jess Tyson] - âJess is here now with the weatherâŠâ
- Weather forecast, presented by Jess Tyson
- Weather presenter throws back to main anchor
- Bulletin ends before opting out for regional news - âWeâll be back just before 7:00 with a reminder of our top stories but right now, we join our PTV News teams across NZ for the news where you are.â
6:30 - 6:58pm (Regional news - 28 mins)
6:58 - 7:00pm (Update - 2 mins)
- After the regional news Daniel Faitaua reads a summary of the main national and international headlines, followed by a weather recap with Jess Tyson
- News/weather update ends - âAnd thatâs the PTV News hour for [date, e.g. Friday the 28th of April]. Our next news is at 8:00 over on GEM. Iâm [name, e.g. Daniel Faitaua], good evening.â
PTV NEWS AT 8PM
8:00 - 8:10pm (Part 1 - 10 mins)
- Opening headlines
- National and international news
8:10 - 8:12pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
8:12 - 8:20pm (Part 2 - 8 mins)
- National and international news - continued from part one
- Part two of the bulletin begins with a financial market update
- Throw to sports anchor [e.g. Andrew Gourdie] prior to commercial break
8:20 - 8:22pm (Commercial break - 2 mins)
8:22 - 8:30pm (Part 3 - 8 mins)
- Sports news, presented by Andrew Gourdie
- Sports anchor throws back to main anchor [e.g. Daniel Faitaua], then main anchor throws to weather presenter [e.g. Jess Tyson] - âJess is here now with the weatherâŠâ
- Weather forecast, presented by Jess Tyson
- Weather presenter throws back to main anchor
- Bulletin ends - âAnd thatâs PTV News at 8:00 for [date, e.g. Friday the 28th of April]. You can join the Nightline team at 10:30 over on PTV, and you can keep up to date by heading to our website or the PTV News app. Iâm [name, e.g. Daniel Faitaua], good night.â
NIGHTLINE
10:30 - 10:41pm (Part 1 - 11 mins)
- Programme begins with a preview of tonightâs feature stories/items (including interviews)
- Main anchor [e.g. Tova OâBrien (Mon-Thu) / Rebecca Wright (Fri)] throws to newsreader [e.g. Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou]
- News round-up, read by Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou
Wednesday only: Lotto results - Newsreader throws back to main anchor
- First feature story/item
10:41 - 10:44pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
10:44 - 10:56pm (Part 2 - 12 mins)
- Feature stories/items
- Part two of the programme includes live or pre-recorded interviews with experts and newsmakers
- Friday only: Throw to sports anchor [e.g. Kristina Eddy] prior to commercial break
10:56 - 10:59pm (Commercial break - 3 mins)
10:59 - 11:10pm (Part 3 - 11 mins)
- Mon-Thu only: Final feature story/item
- Mon-Thu only: A summary/preview of tomorrowâs newspaper headlines
- Friday only: âFriday Night Sportâ - a weekly segment devoted to sports news and featuring a highlights of the eveningâs events and a preview of the sport to come, presented by Kristina Eddy
- Friday only: Sports anchor throws back to main anchor
- Main anchor throws to newsreader for tomorrowâs weather
- Weather forecast
- Newsreader signs off before throwing back to main anchor
- Programme ends and handover to the regional news - âAnd thatâs Nightline for [day, e.g. Friday], thanks for your company. Join us again tomorrow night at around 10:30. From the Nightline team, good night.â (Friday only: âJoin us again on MondayâŠâ)
11:10 - 11:20pm (Regional news - 10 mins)
PTV WEEKEND NEWS - 5.30PM (NEW TIME)
5:30 - 5:40pm (Part 1 - 10 mins)
- Opening headlines
- National and international news
5:40 - 5:42pm (Commercial break - 2 mins)
5:42 - 5:50pm (Part 2 - 8 mins)
- National and international news - continued from part one
- Throw to sports anchor [e.g. Ravinder Hunia or Narelle Sindos] prior to commercial break
5:50 - 5:52pm (Commercial break - 2 mins)
5:52 - 6:00pm (Part 3 - 8 mins)
- Sports news, presented by Ravinder Hunia or Narelle Sindos
- Sports anchor throws back to main anchor [e.g. Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou], then main anchor throws to weather presenter [e.g. Heather Keats] - âHeather is here now with the weatherâŠâ
- Weather forecast, presented by Heather Keats
- Weather presenter throws back to main anchor
- Bulletin ends - âAnd thatâs PTV News, sport and weather for now. Weâll be back with our late bulletin right here on PTV at 10:30, and you can keep up to date by heading to our website or the PTV News app. Iâm [name, e.g. Janika ter Ellen], good evening.â
PTV WEEKEND NEWS - LATE
10:30 - 10:45pm (Complete bulletin - 15 mins)
- National and international news, including sport
Saturday only: Lotto results - Main anchor [e.g. Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou] throws to weather presenter [e.g. Heather Keats] - âHeather is here now with the weatherâŠâ
- Weather forecast, presented by Heather Keats
- Weather presenter throws back to main anchor
- Bulletin ends - âAnd thatâs PTV News, sport and weather for [date, e.g. Saturday the 29th of April]. You can keep up to date by heading to our website or the PTV News app. Iâm [name, e.g. Janika ter Ellen], good night.â
REVISED ON-AIR TALENT LINE-UP
Early Sunrise (M-F, 5:30-6:00am)
Wilhelmina Shrimpton
Sunrise (M-F, 6:00-9:00am)
Ryan Bridge and Amanda Gillies
News: Wilhelmina Shrimpton
Sport: Goran Paladin
Weather: Chris Kirk
Business: Rachel Das or Kethaki Masilamani
âMoney Chatâ: Nicholas Pointon
Entertainment: Monika Barton
PTV News: Midday (M-F, 12:00-12:50pm)
Isobel Ewing
Business: Rachel Das or Kethaki Masilamani
PTV News at 4pm (M-F, 4:00-4:30pm)
Alice Wilkins or Michael OâKeeffe
PTV News at 6pm (M-F, 6:00-6:40pm)
Daniel Faitaua
Sport: Andrew Gourdie
Weather: Jess Tyson
Regional news (M-F, 6:30-7:00pm)
Look North (Auckland): Carly Flynn
Waikato Tonight (Hamilton): Isobel Prasad
Bay of Plenty Tonight (Tauranga): Sam Kelway
Spotlight (Wellington): Charlotte Cook
Mainland Today (Christchurch): Emma Cropper
Points South (Dunedin): Hannah Wilkins
PTV News at 8pm (M-F, 8:00-8:30pm)
See PTV News at 6pm for presenters
Nightline (M-F, 10:30-11:10pm approx)
Tova OâBrien (Mon-Thu) / Rebecca Wright (Fri)
News: Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou
âFriday Night Sportâ: Kristian Eddy
PTV Weekend News (S-S, 5:30-6:00pm & 10:30-10:45pm approx)
Janika ter Ellen or Laura Tupou
Sport (6pm only): Ravinder Hunia or Narelle Sindos
Weather (both bulletins): Heather Keats
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