Well Paddy, certainly be encouraged.
There’s a great media tradition in your part of the world. Fred Botica comes to mind. Was on 1XX for many years and gave locals a taste of top-quality professional broadcasting.
Keep up the good work.
@1323ZM Once again, my sincere thanks to you for your kind words and Merry Christmas!
CHRISTMAS EVE ON PTV NETWORK NZ
Below are the mock Christmas Eve schedules for PTV Network New Zealand’s channels: PTV, PTV Shake, PTV Gold and PTV Rewind. Please note that:
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- Programmes may be subject to change without notice.
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- Some programmes may be subject to classification.
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- Not all programmes are captioned and/or audio described.
PTV
7.00am: PTV News (7AM BULLETIN). The latest national and international news, including sport and weather. [CC]
7.30am: Monkey Life. Documentary series. Today: The bachelor boy golden-checked gibbons try out their new home for the first time. Young orang Awan makes a new friend and Tuan shows he’s a gentle giant. (PG) [CC]
8.00am: PTV News (8AM UPDATE). A brief summary of the latest national and international news, plus weather. [CC]
8.05am: MOVIE - Christmas Hotel (2019). A big city hotel manager learns that her hopes for a promotion are based on a return to her hometown to restructure a local establishment in which the townspeople are less than thrilled about. Romance, starring Tatyana Ali, Sean Patrick Thomas, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Directed by Marla Sokoloff. (G) [CC, AD]
10.00am: MOVIE - A Hometown Christmas (2018). A woman has big plans to resurrect her town’s live Nativity, a beloved tradition that her late mother used to organise, but things get complicated when she realises she’ll need to work with her former high school sweetheart. Romance, starring Beverley Mitchell, Stephen Colletti, Melissa Gilbert. Directed by Emily Moss Wilson. (G) [CC, AD]
Noon: PTV News (MIDDAY UPDATE). A brief summary of the latest national and international news, plus weather. [CC]
12.05pm: It’s in the Bag Christmas Special (R). Jason Reeves and Matilda Green host a Christmas special with plenty of surprises and prizes, direct from Kawakawa. A repeat screening of last Sunday’s programme. (G) [CC]
1.05pm: PTV SPECIAL - Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2024 (R). Sharyn Casey and Sam Wallace introduce highlights from Auckland Domain of the Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, the nation’s biggest Christmas party. Performers include Georgia Lines, Che Fu, CHAII, Sweet Mix Kids and many more. A repeat screening of last Friday’s programme. (G) [CC]
3.20pm: AFTERNOON MOVIE - The Polar Express (2004). On Christmas Eve, a doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. Animated, starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter, Peter Scolari. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. (G) [CC, AD]
5.30pm: PTV SPECIAL - Frosty the Snowman. A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman’s magic hat. Animated. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: PTV News. The latest national and international news, including sport and weather. [CC]
6.30pm: PTV SPECIAL - Shrek the Halls. Shrek is in a fix when Fiona asks him to celebrate Christmas. To fulfil her wish, he purchases a book titled “Christmas for Village Idiots” and starts reading it. Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
7.00pm: PTV SPECIAL - Toy Story That Time Forgot. During a post-Christmas party, Trixie and her friends meet Mason’s dinosaur-themed action figures, The Battlesaurs. But they are shocked to find that the Battlesaurs behave aggressively. Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
7.30pm: PTV SPECIAL - Farmers Santa Parade 2024. The Edge’s Clint Randell, Meg Mansell and Dan Webby introduce highlights from Auckland’s Queen Street of the 2024 Farmers Santa Parade. (G) [CC]
8.30pm: Lotto. Sonia Gray and Jordan Vandermade call the six numbers that may make you a winner on Christmas Eve, live from Auckland.
8.35pm: PTV’s CHRISTMAS EVE MOVIE - Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween Town, finds Christmas Town and is instantly enchanted. The situation becomes riveting when his obsession with Christmas leads him to abduct Santa Claus. Animated, starring the voices of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara. Directed by Henry Selick. (PG) [CC, AD]
10.20pm: PTV SPECIAL - Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular. Jimmy Fallon and a line-up of celebrity guests celebrate the season with performances from his new album, “Holiday Seasoning”. Guests include Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake and more. (PG) [CC]
11.20pm: PTV News (LATE BULLETIN). The latest national and international news, including sport and weather. [CC]
11.35pm: PTV SPECIAL - YMCA Carols by Candlelight 2024. Chris Kirk introduces delayed, commercial-free coverage from Victoria Square in Christchurch of the carols by candlelight ceremony organised by the YMCA, featuring the Christchurch City Choir and the Salvation Army Band.
12.35am: Closedown
PTV SHAKE
6.00am: Phineas and Ferb (DOUBLE EPISODE) (G) [CC]
6.25am: MOVIE - Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (2004). Mickey Mouse and friends learn the true meaning of Christmas… with the help of Santa Claus. Animated, starring the voices of Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille. Directed by Matthew O’Callaghan. (G) [CC, AD]
7.55am: MOVIE - Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011). Amy and her daughter, Teddy, get separated from their family on a trip to California during Christmas. The mother and daughter then desperately try various means to reach their destination. Comedy, starring Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Debra Monk, Michael Kagan. Directed by Arlene Sandford. (G) [CC, AD]
9.45am: MOVIE - Hank Zipzer’s Christmas Catastrophe (2016). Hank Zipzer is excited to have the best Christmas ever with a new baby brother on the way. However, his life is full of complications, including two unexpected visitors who cancel his school’s Christmas celebration. Comedy, starring Nick James, Felicity Montagu, Javone Prince, Henry Winkler. Directed by Matt Bloom. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.40am: MATINEE MOVIE - Elf (2003). A cynical grump goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Comedy, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel. Directed by Jon Favreau. (G) [CC, AD]
1.50pm: MATINEE MOVIE - The Grinch (2018). A cynical grump goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Animated, starring the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones, Pharrell Williams. Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier. (G) [CC, AD]
3.45pm: The Loud House (G) [CC]
4.10pm: Big City Greens (G) [CC, AD]
4.35pm: The Ghost and Molly McGee (PG) [CC, AD]
5.00pm: Kiff (PG) [CC, AD]
5.30pm: The Next Step Christmas - It’s a Wonderful Life, Piper (PART 2). Piper scrambles to reignite the love of dance in everyone before she’s trapped in the alternate timeline forever. After enlisting Finn’s help to gather the new A-Troupers, Piper sets her sights on triggering happy memories for the original A-Troupe and reuniting James and Riley. (PG)
6.00pm: The Simpsons (DOUBLE EPISODE) (PG) [CC, AD]
7.00pm: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas. Lois’ carefully laid holiday plans fall apart after Brian burns the dinner and Peter accidentally gives away the presents, but the Griffins still have a merry Christmas. Animated. (PG-C) [CC]
7.30pm: PTV SHAKE’S CHRISTMAS EVE DOUBLE FEATURE - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). He’s mean and green and he hates the yo-ho-hoing. The Grinch conspires to steal Christmas from Whoville, making off with the presents, decorations, trees and every other joyful thing. Comedy, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Ron Howard. (PG) [CC, AD]
9.50pm: PTV SHAKE’S CHRISTMAS EVE DOUBLE FEATURE - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989). The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Comedy, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis. Directed by Jeremiah S Chechik. (M-L) [CC, AD]
12.00am: LATE MOVIE - A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011). Following years of growing apart, Harold and Kumar embark on another ill-advised journey through NYC, where their search takes them through party heaven, and almost blows Christmas Eve sky-high. Comedy, starring John Cho, Kal Penn, Patton Oswalt, Neil Patrick Harris. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson. (16-LSC) [CC, AD]
1.50am: Closedown
PTV GOLD
7.00am: The Beverly Hillbillies (G) [CC]
7.30am: McHale’s Navy (G) [CC]
8.00am: The Munsters (G) [CC]
8.30am: Bewitched (G) [CC]
9.00am: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (G) [CC]
9.30am: The Golden Girls (PG) [CC]
10.00am: MOVIE - Meet Me in St Louis (1944). In the year before the 1904 St Louis World’s Fair, the four Smith daughters, who are attached to their ways of life, reluctantly prepare to move to New York when their father gets a transfer. Musical, starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Marjorie Main. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. (G) [CC]
12.15pm: MATINEE MOVIE - Calamity Jane (1953). Calamity Jane is the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood, and only “Wild Bill” Hickok is man enough to discover the lady underneath the tough talk and gun belts. Musical, starring Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie. Directed by David Butler. (G) [CC]
2.20pm: MATINEE MOVIE - Chariots of Fire (1981). Two rival British runners push themselves to the limit in their quest to make the 1924 British Olympic team, but neither is prepared to compromise on his priniciples. Drama, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, John Gielgud. Directed by Hugh Hudson. (G) [CC]
4.50pm: Keeping Up Appearances Christmas 1991. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas. (PG) [CC]
5.25pm: Richard Osman’s Festive House of Games (G) [CC]
6.00pm: Emmerdale (DOUBLE EPISODE) (PG) [CC, AD]
7.00pm: Coronation Street (DOUBLE EPISODE) (PG) [CC, AD]
8.00pm: EastEnders (PG) [CC, AD]
8.35pm: All Creatures Great and Small Christmas 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). Mrs Hall’s world is rocked by concerning news; Tristan is given a special wartime mission involving pigeons; and the house readies to celebrate Jimmy’s birthday. [CC, AD]
9.50pm: The Big Quiz: Coronation Street v Emmerdale 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). Sally Lindsay hosts the annual quiz between the Coronation Street and Emmerdale casts, who go head to head to find out who knows the most about their show. [CC, AD]
10.50pm: Blackadder’s Christmas Carol. Christmas Eve, 1850. Ebenezer Blackadder is a decent, kind, generous human being - until he gets a glimpse of his loathsome ancestors. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.50pm: LATE MOVIE - The Magnificent Seven (1960). After the latest raid by bandits, the villagers in a small settlement in Mexico band together to hire a group of disparate gunfighters to protect them. Western, starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Horst Buchholz. Directed by John Sturges. (PG-V) [CC]
2.00am: Closedown
PTV REWIND
6.00am: Rainbow (G) [CC]
6.15am: Jamie and the Magic Torch (G) [CC]
6.25am: Secret Squirrel (G) [CC]
6.50am: Inspector Gadget (G) [CC]
7.15am: Adventures of the Gummi Bears (G) [CC]
7.40am: DuckTales (G) [CC]
8.05am: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (G) [CC]
8.30am: The New Yogi Bear Show (G) [CC]
8.40am: Dinosaucers (PG) [CC]
9.05am: The Real Ghostbusters (PG) [CC]
9.30am: Stingray (G) [CC]
10.00am: The Waltons (PG) [CC]
11.00am: The Big Valley (PG) [CC]
Noon: Bonanza (PG) [CC]
1.00pm: Gunsmoke (PG) [CC]
2.00pm: Robin’s Nest (PG) [CC]
2.30pm: WKRP in Cincinnati (PG) [CC]
3.00pm: Jamie and the Magic Torch (R) (G) [CC]
3.10pm: The Smurfs (G) [CC]
3.35pm: The Flintstones (G) [CC]
4.05pm: Transformers (PG) [CC]
4.30pm: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) [CC]
5.00pm: The Muppet Show (G) [CC]
5.30pm: Happy Days (G) [CC]
6.00pm: George and Mildred Christmas 1978. After a dull Christmas at the Ropers’, and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram’s new toys. (PG) [CC]
6.30pm: Coronation Street Christmas 1972. The residents of the Street put on a 1940s show in the Rovers. Elsie realises Alan has a drink problem. (PG) [CC]
7.00pm: Give Us a Clue Christmas 1979. Michael Aspel hosts a festive edition of the charades game show with team captains Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair. On Una’s team: Paula Wilcox, Clodagh Rodgers, Beryl Reid and Nyree Dawn Porter. On Lionel’s team: Kenneth Williams, Spike Milligan, Russ Abbot and Dickie Davies. (G) [CC]
7.30pm: ALF’s Special Christmas. ALF gets trapped in a box of toys going to a children’s hospital in this very special hour-long Christmas episode. (G) [CC]
8.30pm: The Good Life Christmas 1977. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. (G) [CC]
9.05pm: To the Manor Born Christmas 1979. Christmas comes but once a year. Perhaps on the Grantleigh estate, that is just as well, as Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor. (G) [CC]
9.40pm: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Bob and Thelma are determined to enjoy the Christmas festivities to the full. But Terry creates problems for Bob, starting things off on the wrong foot. (PG) [CC]
10.40pm: The Two Ronnies Christmas 1982. Seasonal entertainment from 1982 with Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, plus special guest David Essex. (M-C) [CC]
11.35pm: Steptoe and Son Christmas 1974. Albert and Harold plan a Christmas abroad - in their own inimitable style. (PG) [CC]
12.25am: Closedown
SYMBOLS
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 - except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education; 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
- [AD] Audio descriptions for the blind
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PTV NETWORK NZ TO LAUNCH DAILY SPORTS NEWS SERVICE
Below is a mock press release.
PTV Network New Zealand (as a fictional broadcaster) is pleased to announce a significant refresh of its news, current affairs and sport line-up, set to debut in early 2025.
SPORTSLINE - YOUR DAILY DOSE OF SPORTS NEWS
PTV Network New Zealand is thrilled to introduce Sportsline, a fast-paced and informative daily sports news programme. Sportsline will screen on PTV Nitro at 7pm Monday to Friday, with a repeat screening on PTV Nitro 2 at 9pm.
Sportsline will be presented on alternate nights by Kimberlee Downs and Andrew Gourdie, with Jim Kayes anchoring the opinion segment and providing his expert analysis on the sporting world. The programme will draw on the resources of the network’s experienced sports journalists and crew, as well as international satellite feeds from the BBC, CNN, APTN, Reuters and Australia’s ABC and Channel Seven.
Sportsline will provide a comprehensive wrap of the day’s sporting events nationally and internationally. The programme will feature in-depth analysis, expert commentary and breaking news, making it a must-watch for Kiwi sports fans. The Friday edition will include the “Plays of the Week”, a countdown of the top five moments from the sporting week.
CHANGES TO EXISTING NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMES
In addition to the launch of Sportsline, PTV Network New Zealand is making changes to its existing news and current affairs programmes. These changes are designed to provide viewers with more comprehensive and convenient access to news and current affairs content.
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Regional News: Currently shown in PTV News at 6pm as localised opt-outs, the regional news services will move to a separate 15 minute programme at 5.45pm on PTV. Originating from studios in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, each regional news programme will provide viewers with a concise digest of local and regional news and weather.
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PTV News at 6pm: Reduced from a full hour to 30 minutes, PTV News at 6pm will cover the important national and international news of the day in a shorter, snappier format. The programme will include a wrap of the business day, a national weather forecast and a preview of Sportsline.
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Ryan Bridge Tonight (RBT): The nightly current affairs programme will move to an earlier timeslot of 6.30pm, immediately following PTV News at 6pm.
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PTV News at 8pm: Continuing to screen on PTV 13 each evening, Monday to Friday, the half hour bulletin will provide busy viewers with a fresh update on the day’s significant news.
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Nightline: Extended to an hour, Nightline will run four nights a week, Monday to Thursday, at approximately 10.30pm on PTV. The later evening programme, which provides a serious current affairs examination of the significant news stories of the day, will include a Sportsline update for 10 minutes. The Friday edition of Nightline will be reduced to a half hour format and followed by Sportsline as a separate, late night programme for 15 minutes.
PTV NITRO’S EARLY EVENING LINE-UP
From Monday 10 February 2025 PTV Nitro’s early evening line-up will begin with an hour of male-centric US sitcoms: Home Improvement at 6pm and According to Jim at 6.30pm. Sportsline will follow at 7pm with all the day’s sports news and results from home and overseas.
“We’re excited to launch Sportsline and refresh our news and current affairs line-up,” the PTV Network New Zealand spokesperson said. “Our goal is to provide us as New Zealanders with a comprehensive and engaging viewing experience which meets their evolving needs and preferences.”
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Good idea to have this. Nice time for a sports catch-up.
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Looks like a big, 10 storey building to me…
That’s why I had to divide PTV Nitro, as one of my network’s linear television brands, into two separate channels and one of which serves as a ‘supplementary channel’ rather than a timeshift service, i.e. a plus 1 channel. Below are the descriptions:
PTV Nitro
PTV Nitro is a paradise for fans of world-class sport, action and adventure, offering thrilling entertainment that serves as a glorious escape from everyday life. This free-to-air channel is dedicated solely to Kiwi men.
PTV Nitro 2
Looking for more thrills and excitement? PTV Nitro 2 expands on the original PTV Nitro and gives you another chance to catch your favourite shows, along with even more free-to-air sport and extra programmes that don’t have space on the main channel.
Live from Baghdad?
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CHRISTMAS DAY ON PTV NETWORK NZ
Below are the mock Christmas Day schedules for PTV Network New Zealand’s channels: PTV, PTV Shake, PTV Gold and PTV Rewind. Please note that:
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- Programmes may be subject to change without notice.
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- Some programmes may be subject to classification.
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- Not all programmes are captioned and/or audio described.
PTV
8.05am: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Rudolph, a reindeer born with a unique glowing red nose, struggles to find acceptance. His life changes when he saves his friend Clarice and his parents from evil monsters. Animated. (G) [CC]
8.55am: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir 2024. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square join Broadway star Michael Maliakel and British actress Lesley Nicol in performing classical and popular Christmas music. (G) [CC]
10.25am: Songs of Praise: Candlelit Christmas (R). Aled Jones hosts an intimate candlelit celebration of favourite carols, with guests Katherine Jenkins and the BBC Young Choristers of the Year, from the village church of Croston. First shown on PTV Gold. (G) [CC]
11.00am: YMCA Carols by Candlelight 2024 (R). Chris Kirk introduces delayed, commercial-free coverage from Victoria Square in Christchurch of the carols by candlelight ceremony organised by the YMCA, featuring the Christchurch City Choir and the Salvation Army Band. A repeat screening of last night’s programme.
Noon: CHRISTMAS DAY MATINEE - Random Acts of Christmas (2019). Inspired by a story idea following random acts of kindness at Christmas, a journalist reconnects with an old flame in her home town. Drama, starring Erin Cahill, Kevin McGarry, Jaden Oehr, Hazma Fouad, Patrick Duffy. Directed by Marita Grabiak. (G) [CC, AD]
1.35pm: Christmas with Katherine Jenkins (R). Welsh superstar and mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE returns home to Wales to celebrate Christmas in a special one-off concert recorded at the Swansea Arena. A repeat screening of Monday’s programme. (G) [CC]
2.35pm: CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON MOVIE - Christmas with the Kranks (2004). The Kranks scandalise everyone when they declare that they won’t be celebrating Christmas. But, when their daughter decides to visit home, they get off on a mad rush to organise a spanking Christmas. Based on the 2001 novel “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. Comedy, starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Julie Gonzalo, Erik Per Sullivan. Directed by Joe Roth. (PG) [CC, AD]
4.20pm: Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular (R). Jimmy Fallon and a line-up of celebrity guests celebrate the season with performances from his new album, “Holiday Seasoning”. Guests include Meghan Trainor, Cara Delevingne, Dolly Parton, the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake and more. A repeat screening of last night’s programme. (PG) [CC]
5.10pm: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Christmas Special (R). Matt Gibb and Georgia Waddington host a festive edition of the game show. Tonight’s contestants are Jason Kerrison, Jazz Thornton and Shane Cortese. Michael Murphy, Bella Kalolo and the Westlake Choralation Choir perform seasonal favourites. A repeat screening of Monday’s programme. (G) [CC]
6.00pm: PTV News. The latest national and international news, including sport and weather. [CC]
6.30pm: The King’s Christmas Message 2024. HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to New Zealand and the Commonwealth. [CC]
6.40pm: Merry Madagascar. Santa Claus loses his memory after arriving on the island of Madagascar and it is up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and the penguins to deliver presents for Christmas. Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
7.05pm: Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023: The Church on Ruby Road (LINEAR TV PREMIERE). Long ago, on Christmas Eve, a baby was abandoned in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday meets the Doctor, goblins, stolen babies and, perhaps, the secret of her birth. (PG-VC) [CC, AD]
8.00pm: Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Christmas Special 2023 (LATE CHANGE). Ben Shephard hosts a seasonal edition with comedian Julian Clary, legendary actress Stephanie Beacham and reality TV favourite Jamie Laing playing for charity. (G) [CC]
8.50pm: Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel 2023 (LATE CHANGE, NEW TIMESLOT). Michael McIntyre hosts a tinsel-covered edition of his game show, jam packed with extremely famous faces. Contestants include Abbey Clancy, Nigel Havers, Carol Vorderman, Aled Jones, Nicole Sherzinger and many more. (G) [CC]
9.45pm: Only Fools and Horses: Great Christmas Moments (LATE CHANGE, NEW TIMESLOT). A documentary about the festive specials of the classic sitcom. Featuring an exclusive interview with the great Del Boy himself, acting royalty Sir David Jason, who shares his secrets from the Christmas sets. The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show 2024 is removed from the schedule due to a late programme change. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.00pm: PTV News (LATE BULLETIN). The latest national and international news, including sport and weather. [CC]
11.10pm: LATE MOVIE - Scrooged (1988). A cynically selfish TV executive is haunted by three spirits from the past, present and future. With the help of the ghosts, he realises that he must reform himself. Comedy, starring Bill Murray, Carol Kane, Karen Allen, David Johansen, John Forsythe. Directed by Richard Donner. (M-C) [CC, AD]
1.00am: Closedown
PTV SHAKE
6.00am: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas. It’s Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. After putting out cookies for Santa, Elmo’s dad tells him a story about his great-great-grandmonster Elmo and how Sesame Street was once an unfriendly street. (G) [CC]
6.50am: SuperKitties (G) [CC]
7.15am: Fireman Sam (G) [CC]
7.25am: Peppa Pig (G) [CC]
7.30am: Baby Shark’s Big Fishmas Special. When Santa Jaws goes missing with Fishmas just around the corner, it’s up to Baby Shark and William to save the day. Animated. (G) [CC]
7.55am: Bluey (G) [CC]
8.05am: Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (EXTENDED EDITION). It’s Christmas and Phineas and Ferb help foil Doofensmirtz’s plan to stop everyone getting their Christmas presents by telling Santa they’ve all been bad. They plan to turn the whole town into a giant thank you card for Santa and help Santa deliver the last minute presents. Animated. (G) [CC]
8.40am: Milo Murphy’s Law (G) [CC]
9.05am: Star vs the Forces of Evil (G) [CC]
9.30am: Amphibia (PG-C) [CC, AD]
9.55am: The Loud House (G) [CC]
10.15am: The Casagrandes (G) [CC]
10.35am: Craig of the Creek (G) [CC]
10.55am: Teen Titans Go! (PG-V) [CC]
11.20am: Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special. It’s touch-and-go for Donald when, instead of heading south for the winter with Daisy and all the other ducks for the winter, he insists on staying with Mickey and the gang to enjoy all that Christmas has to offer. Animated. (G) [CC]
11.45am: Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land. Jerry and his nephew, Tuffy, make a snow mouse that miraculously comes to life. To keep their new friend from melting, they must bring him to the fabled Snowman’s Village, but Tom and the devious Dr Doublevay have their own plans. Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
1.05pm: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again. Ben is getting used to life without his beloved Granny, but when priceless artefacts are stolen by someone pretending to be the Black Cat, he sets out to discover who the culprit is. Comedy, based on the book of the same name by David Walliams. (PG) [CC, AD]
2.05pm: CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON MOVIE - A Boy Called Christmas (2021) (LINEAR TV PREMIERE). A young boy must journey to a magical kingdom called Elfhelm. Fantasy, based on the book of the same name by Matt Haig and starring Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig. Directed by Gil Kenan. (PG-C) [CC, AD]
3.55pm: Hailey’s On It! (PG) [CC, AD]
4.20pm: Big City Greens (G) [CC, AD]
4.45pm: The Ghost and Molly McGee (PG) [CC, AD]
5.10pm: Trolls: Holiday in Harmony. Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap - but what do you give to the best gift giver ever? Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
5.35pm: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. Sid gets into Santa’s bad books when he accidentally destroys Manny’s valuable Christmas rock. He travels to the North Pole to get things right but only ends up making things sloppier. Animated. (G) [CC, AD]
6.00pm: The Simpsons (DOUBLE EPISODE) (PG) [CC, AD]
6.45pm: PTV SHAKE’S CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY MOVIE - Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) (LINEAR TV PREMIERE). A married couple attempt to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome 10-year-old kid while his parents are away. Comedy, starring starring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Pete Holmes, Ally Maki, Chris Parnell. Directed by Dan Mazer. (PG-VL) [CC, AD]
8.40pm: The King’s Christmas Message 2024. HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to New Zealand and the Commonwealth. [CC]
8.50pm: PTV SHAKE’S CHRISTMAS DAY MOVIE - Jingle All the Way (1996). A father vows to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas. However, every store is sold out; he must travel all over town and compete with everybody else in order to find one. Comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad, Jim Belushi. Directed by Brian Levant. (PG-V) [CC, AD]
10.30pm: Live at the Apollo Christmas Special 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). The brilliant Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to the stage. (16-LC) [CC, AD]
11.20pm: Bob’s Burgers (M-S) [CC, AD]
11.45pm: LATE MOVIE - Anna and the Apocalypse (2017). When Little Haven, a small town, is hit by a zombie apocalypse, Anna and her friends struggle to fight off the zombies to save their loved ones. Musical/horror, starring Ella Hunt, Malcolm Cumming, Sarah Swire, Christopher Leveaux. Directed by John McPhail. (16-VLC) [CC, AD]
1.35am: Closedown
PTV GOLD
7.00am: YMCA Carols by Candlelight 2024 (R). Chris Kirk introduces delayed, commercial-free coverage from Victoria Square in Christchurch of the carols by candlelight ceremony organised by the YMCA, featuring the Christchurch City Choir and the Salvation Army Band. A repeat screening of last night’s programme; first shown on PTV.
8.00am: Songs of Praise: Candlelit Christmas. Aled Jones hosts an intimate candlelit celebration of favourite carols, with guests Katherine Jenkins and the BBC Young Choristers of the Year, from the village church of Croston. First shown on PTV Gold. (G) [CC]
8.35am: MOVIE - A Christmas Carol (1938). Ebenezer Scrooge learns the truth about Christmas when he is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve. Drama, starring Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart. Directed by Edwin L Marin. Colourised. (G) [CC]
9.50am: MOVIE - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). A heavenly angel shows a frustrated businessman what life would have been like if he had never been born. Drama, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers. Directed by Frank Capra. (PG) [CC]
12.10pm: MATINEE MOVIE - White Christmas (1954). Two army buddies who have become entertainers travel to a Vermont ski resort for a well-earned rest. But on arrival, they find the resort, run by their old army commander, in need of a helping hand. There’s only one answer - put on a show! Musical, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen. Directed by Michael Curtiz. (G) [CC]
2.05pm: MATINEE MOVIE - Babes in Toyland (1961). Barnaby wants to marry Mary for her property. However, when he learns that her marriage is fixed with Tom, he decides to hire Roderigo and Gonzorgo to kidnap Tom. Musical, starring Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn, Tommy Kirk. Directed by Jack Donohue. (G) [CC]
4.00pm: Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir 2024 (R). The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square join Broadway star Michael Maliakel and British actress Lesley Nicol in performing classical and popular Christmas music. First shown on PTV. (G) [CC]
5.30pm: Richard Osman’s Festive House of Games (G) [CC]
6.00pm: Carols from King’s 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). A celebration of Christmas from the candlelit Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge. The music includes Henry Walford Davies’s setting of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and Edvard Grieg’s “Ave Maris Stella”. (G) [CC]
7.15pm: The King’s Christmas Message 2024. HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to New Zealand and the Commonwealth. [CC]
7.25pm: EastEnders (PG) [CC, AD]
7.55pm: The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). Jean suspects foul play after a puppeteer’s death on Christmas Eve and investigates those close to him. [CC, AD]
8.45pm: Death in Paradise Christmas Special 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). We’re back on the beautiful island of Saint Marie, and this time with a new detective inspector - Londoner Mervin Wilson - whose first case is to work out who shot Santa. [CC, AD]
10.15pm: Casualty: All I Want for Christmas (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). It’s Christmas in the ED, and the team face an emergency blood shortage. Whilst Stevie fights to save a family man’s life, Iain takes a big risk to secure the hospital’s supply. (PG) [CC, AD]
11.05pm: The Thin Blue Line (PG) [CC]
11.35pm: LATE MOVIE - High Society (1956). Tracy Lord is a rich Rhode Island socialite who has to choose between three men - her ex-husband and jazz musician Dex, her fiance George and Mike Connor, an undercover tabloid reporter. Musical, starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra. Directed by Charles Walters. (G) [CC]
1.30am: Closedown
PTV REWIND
6.00am: Rainbow Christmas Show. The Rainbow team present their own pantomime. There’s Dame Bungle and her son Geoffrey with fun and jokes; Zippy the yellow dwarf up to all kinds of tricks; Rod, Jane and Freddy with music and songs; and George the Rainbow fairy to make sure all’s well that ends well. (G) [CC]
6.25am: A Special Sesame Street Christmas. Three spirits help Oscar learn the joys of Christmas. (G) [CC]
7.15am: Bluetoes the Christmas Elf. Animated special. (G) [CC]
7.40am: The Adventures of Candy Claus. Animated special. (G) [CC]
8.05am: Casper’s First Christmas. The animated adventures of Casper the Friendly Ghost as he and his friend, Hairy Scarey, search for a new residence when they are evicted from their old, battered house just prior to Christmas. (G) [CC]
8.30am: The Smurfs’ Christmas Special. The Smurfs use all the powers of goodness to save two children from a terrible fate. Animated. (G) [CC]
8.55am: Yogi Bear’s All Star Comedy Christmas Caper. Cartoon fun with Yogi, Boo Boo and the gang. (G) [CC]
9.20am: Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales. Animated special. (G) [CC]
9.45am: John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together. John Denver helps the Muppets celebrate Christmas. (G) [CC]
10.35am: The Christmas Toy. A one-off Muppet Christmas special about toys that come to life and play when the Jones family isn’t around. (G) [CC]
11.25am: A Muppet Family Christmas. A one-off special with the Muppets, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock characters as they celebrate Christmas together. (G) [CC]
12.15pm: Mickey’s Christmas Carol. The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece. (G) [CC]
12.40pm: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas. Animated. (G) [CC]
1.05pm: The Captain & Tennille Christmas Show. The Captain and Tennille celebrate Christmas with songs and comedy sketches with their special guests Don Knotts, Tom Bosley, The Pointer Sisters and the Tennille Sisters. (G) [CC]
1.55pm: Top of the Pops Christmas 1978. Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and Legs & Co. (G) [CC]
2.55pm: Motown Merry Christmas. Phillip Michael Thomas presents a one-off special featuring a host of Motown stars as they perform festive songs. (G) [CC]
3.40pm: Christmas Comes to Pac-Land. After a conflict with the ghosts, causing Santa to spiral out of control and crash his sleigh, Pac-Man and his family and friends work together to fix his sleigh and save Christmas. Animated. (G) [CC]
4.05pm: A Flintstone Christmas. When Santa has an accident at Fred’s house on Christmas Eve, Fred and Barney must continue his run for him. Animated. (G) [CC]
4.50pm: The Snowman. When a young boy starts making a snowman on Christmas, it magically comes to life. The snowman then takes him on a journey to meet Santa Claus. Animated. (G) [CC]
5.15pm: On the Buses Christmas 1971. On Boxing Day, the tension between Arthur’s mother and the Butlers mounts. Jack, meanwhile, is having a good time with Arthur’s sister. (PG) [CC]
5.40pm: Dad’s Army Christmas 1974. Mainwaring’s Home Guard platoon decides to give a turkey dinner to the old-age pensioners of Walmington-on-Sea. (G) [CC]
6.10pm: Coronation Street Christmas 1987. Hilda is stunned when all the residents throw a surprise farewell party for her in the Rovers, and Bet presents her with a present. (PG) [CC]
6.35pm: The Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show 1977. Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise host a star-studded Christmas show from 1977. Special guests include Paul Eddington, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Elton John, Francis Matthews, Angharad Rees, Kenneth Kendall and Arthur Lowe. (PG) [CC]
7.40pm: Fresh Fields: A Dickens of a Christmas. After looking forward to spending their first Christmas with their grandson, Hester and William are disappointed when Emma tells them that they have made alternative arrangements. (PG) [CC]
8.20pm: Shelley: Cold Turkey. Shelley and Phil are making a good effort to try and have a merry Christmas - but their hopes are dashed when a devastated Graham reveals that Carol has left him for another man. Can they rescue Graham’s festive season with some seasonal cheer for a Carol-less Christmas? (PG) [CC]
8.45pm: Yes Minister Christmas 1984: Party Games. The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle. But a leadership election and the Eurosausage affair could lead to great things for Jim Hacker. (PG) [CC]
9.45pm: Porridge Christmas 1975. Fletcher doesn’t want to spend Christmas in his cell, and through a convoluted series of events involving the building of a tunnel, he ends up in hospital for Christmas with his feet up in a quiet, comfortable private room. (M) [CC]
10.30pm: The King’s Christmas Message 2024. HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to New Zealand and the Commonwealth. [CC]
10.40pm: Ever Decreasing Circles Christmas 1984. Christmas is a bit different this year. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow. (PG) [CC]
11.05pm: Carry On Laughing’s Christmas Classics. Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor reunite for a festive trawl through the archives of classic Carry On clips. (PG-C) [CC]
11.30pm: Rising Damp Christmas 1974. Rigsby and Vienna prepare to spend a grouchy, cheap Christmas alone. (PG) [CC]
11.55pm: Kojak (M) [CC]
12.40am: Closedown
SYMBOLS
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 - except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education; 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
- [AD] Audio descriptions for the blind
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Wonderful holiday programming. Great to be able to watch so many classic BBC Christmas specials back-to-back.
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@1323ZM Not to mention On the Buses, Coronation Street (1972 and 1987 respectively), Give Us a Clue with Michael Aspel, Fresh Fields, Shelley, Carry On Laughing and Rising Damp!
BOXING DAY ON PTV GOLD
Due to shortage of time, below is a mock Boxing Day schedule for one of PTV Network New Zealand’s channels, PTV Gold. Please note that:
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- Programmes may be subject to change without notice.
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- Some programmes may be subject to classification.
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- Not all programmes are captioned and/or audio described.
7.00am: The Brady Bunch (G) [CC]
7.30am: Gilligan’s Island (G) [CC]
8.00am: Hogan’s Heroes (G) [CC]
8.30am: Bewitched (G) [CC]
9.00am: The Mary Tyler Moore Show (G) [CC]
9.30am: The Golden Girls (PG) [CC]
10.00am: MOVIE - Holiday Affair (1949). A young widow is torn between a boring businessman and a romantic but unsuccessful sales clerk. Drama, starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. Directed by Don Hartman. (G) [CC]
11.55am: MATINEE MOVIE - The Big Sleep (1946). LA detective Philip Marlowe is hired to deal with a series of debts incurred by a general’s daughter. But as Marlowe gets deeper, he finds himself at the centre of a story of murder and blackmail. Drama, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Martha Vickers. Directed by Howard Hawks. (PG) [CC]
2.15pm: MATINEE MOVIE - Casablanca (1942). Rick’s Café is a centre for criminals, refugees, resistance fighters and Nazis. Its cynical owner takes risks for no-one - until the arrival of Ilsa. Drama, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Colourised. (PG) [CC, AD]
4.25pm: Richard Osman’s Festive House of Games (G) [CC]
5.00pm: PTV GOLD SPECIAL - Swan Lake from English National Ballet. A stunning and magical production of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake on a grand scale, filmed in front of a packed audience at the Royal Albert Hall. With more than 100 dancers, this breathtaking in-the-round production, choreographed by Derek Deane, travels to the very heart of this classic ballet. (G) [CC]
7.40pm: EastEnders Christmas Special 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK). Secrets and lies are revealed in spectacular fashion on Christmas Day. The next regular episode of EastEnders will screen tomorrow at 8pm. [CC, AD]
8.50pm: Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2024 (EXPRESS FROM THE UK, PART 1). The funfair comes to Poplar, adding a burst of colour to the festive season, but there are other less welcome visitors to the borough, including Hong Kong flu and escaped prisoners. Part 2 will screen tomorrow at 8.35pm. [CC, AD]
10.00pm: Sister Boniface Mysteries: The Star of the Orient. Stranded on a snowbound train at Christmas, Sister Boniface is confronted by the theft of a cursed jewel and an impossible murder. (PG) [CC, AD]
12.00am: LATE MOVIE - Some Like It Hot (1959). 1929. Musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness the St Valentine’s Day massacre. The boys decide to make a getaway by joining a jazz band heading for Florida. There’s just one problem - it’s an all-girl group. Comedy, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Pat O’Brien, Joe E Brown. Directed by Billy Wilder. (PG) [CC, AD]
2.15am: Closedown
SYMBOLS
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 - except during school and public holidays, as designated by the Ministry of Education; 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
- [AD] Audio descriptions for the blind
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NEW YEAR’S EVE ON PTV
Below are the mock programme highlights.
Get ready to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in style with PTV Network New Zealand’s flagship channel, PTV, and its exciting New Year’s Eve line-up!
6.30pm: Mr Bean - “Do-It-Yourself Mr Bean”
The festivities kick off with a classic episode of the beloved British comedy, Mr Bean, starring Rowan Atkinson. In the aptly titled “Do-It-Yourself Mr Bean,” our hapless hero hosts a New Year’s Eve party, finds some bargains at a sale and wreaks havoc while decorating his room. This timeless comedy gem is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
7.00pm: Sport 24: The Best of 2024
As a sports fan you’ll love this special 90 minute review of the year’s top sporting moments. Hosted by Kimberlee Downs and Jeff McTainsh, the PTV Sport team take you on a thrilling journey through the highlights of 2024, including New Zealand’s triumphs at the Paris Olympics, the Constellation Cup, the Women’s T20 World Cup and the All Blacks’ international rugby tests against England. Relive the excitement and drama of the sporting year with this comprehensive review programme.
8.30pm: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Next up, at 8.30pm, get ready to groove with the delightful musical film - Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Starring the incomparable Whoopi Goldberg, this fun-filled film follows showgirl Deloris Van Cartier as she returns to teach music to a group of Catholic students. Dedicated to the memory of the late Dame Maggie Smith, this heart-warming movie is sure to leave you smiling.
10.55pm: The Madeleines TV Show
After a brief break for the late night edition of PTV News (at 10.45pm), it’s time to party like it’s 1925! At 10.55pm The Madeleines TV Show takes the stage, featuring New Zealand’s premier vintage vocal trio, The Madeleines (Shannon Evison, Hannah Heke-Kee and Jess Rogers). This fabulous variety show is set in the roaring 1920s and promises an unforgettable midnight Hogmanay celebration. With captivating performances, high-energy dance routines with The Madeleines Dancers and special guests, you won’t want to miss this spectacular countdown to 2024. And, of course, PTV will bring you live coverage from the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower of the New Year’s Eve fireworks at approximately 11.59pm.
12.10am: Can’t Stop the Music
As the night winds down, PTV keeps the party going with the classic 1980 musical comedy, Can’t Stop the Music, starring Steve Guttenberg, Valerie Perrine and Caitlyn Jenner. Screening in the early hours of New Year’s Day 2025, Can’t Stop the Music follows the misadventures of a DJ and composer as he forms a musical group with the assistance of a former model and a lawyer. Featuring the iconic music of the Village People, this late night movie is the perfect way to keep the celebration going.
From comedy and sport to music and movies, there’s no better way to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025. So grab some snacks, gather your friends and family and get ready to party with PTV!
In real life, the live Lotto draws are shown on TVNZ 1 at approximately 8.20pm on a Wednesday night and at approximately 8pm on a Saturday night.
I have a ‘what if’ scenario to ask. What if Lotto made the move to PTV Network New Zealand (as a fictional broadcaster) if it became a reality?
Below are the AI imagined images of how the set design for Lotto, reminiscent of its 1989 ad campaign (“Happy Days Are Here Again”), would appear. It’s like a homage to the original.
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Nice. I like the idea of paying homage to the 1989 original. So I like the top one ‘happy days are here again’.
1989 was the death of Golden Kiwi, it would be nice if there could be some token homage to that thrown in somewhere as well.
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PTV SHAKE LAUNCHES 3.45 LIVE!, THE ULTIMATE AFTERNOON DESTINATION FOR KIWI KIDS
Below is a mock press release.
PTV Network New Zealand is thrilled to announce the launch of 3.45 Live! - a brand-new, live-to-air afternoon show designed specifically for older children aged 8-14.
Inspired by the original TVNZ show of the same name (1989-90), 3.45 Live! will premiere on Monday 10 February 2025 and screen weekdays from 3.45-5.30pm on PTV Shake.
3.45 Live! will be produced in-house by PTV Network New Zealand’s Children’s & Youth Production unit and broadcast live to air from the network’s Auckland studios. This exciting new programme promises to deliver a unique blend of entertainment, education and fun, tailored to the diverse interests and needs of Kiwi kids.
“PTV Shake is committed to providing high quality, engaging content which resonates with our young audience,” said Fenella Bowater, newly appointed Head of Children’s & Youth Content at PTV Network New Zealand. “3.45 Live! is the perfect addition to our line-up, offering a dynamic and interactive experience that will captivate and inspire our viewers.”
Each weekday 3.45 Live! will feature a mix of live studio performances, celebrity guests, competitions, giveaways, phone-ins and thought-provoking discussions. The show’s wraparound format will be interspersed with a variety of popular cartoons throughout the week - The Loud House, Teen Titans Go!, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Tiny Toons Looniversity and Transformers: EarthSpark, as well as various Disney series like Big City Greens, Kiff, Hamster & Gretel, Primos and Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Newsround, a twice weekly programme from the PTV News & Current Affairs stable, will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and become New Zealand’s home of news and fun facts for kids.
“We’re excited to partner with PTV News & Current Affairs to bring Newsround to 3.45 Live!,” added Bowater. “This programme will provide our young viewers with a unique perspective on current events, encouraging them to stay informed and engaged with the world around them.”
3.45 Live! will be hosted by two new faces, radio personality Storme Hitaua (from Mai FM) and musical theatre performer Caitie Houghton (whose credits include Manukau Performing Arts’ “Heathers: The Musical” and North Shore Music Theatre’s “Wicked” and “Matilda the Musical”).
“We’re thrilled to have Storme and Caitie on board,” said 3.45 Live! producer Holly Chappell. “They will bring their energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the show as television presenters.”
Vicki Keogh, Head of Multi Platform at PTV Network New Zealand, said, “We’re proud to offer 3.45 Live! as a platform for Kiwi kids to express themselves, share their ideas and connect with others who share similar interests. This show embodies the spirit of PTV Shake which is all about embracing creativity, diversity and fun.”
Don’t miss the excitement! Tune in to 3.45 Live! on PTV Shake, starting Monday 10 February 2025 from 3.45-5.30pm.
Good to see Fenella on board. Hopefully we’ll get to see some Charlie & Dick on PTV Shake.
@1323ZM In real life, Fenella Bowater is based in Christchurch and had recently worked on Brain Busters as a producer and production manager. Brain Busters, as a new concept in game shows for Kiwi kids, was produced by WhitebaitMedia at its old Christchurch studios.
The original 3.45 Live! presenter, in fact, was Fenella Bathfield who was replaced a year later by Hine Elder. Other presenters during the TVNZ era were Nigel Hurst, Rikki Morris and Phil Keoghan.
PTV SHAKE REFRESHES EARLY EVENING LINE-UP
Below is a mock press release.
PTV Network New Zealand is excited to announce a refresh of PTV Shake’s early evening line-up, starting Monday 10 February 2025.
As part of this revamp, the popular US comedy series Hannah Montana will screen four nights a week, Monday to Thursday, at 5.30pm on PTV Shake while the Canadian drama series The Next Step takes centre stage on Fridays at the same time.
Both of which will lead into the nightly screening of The Simpsons at 6pm, although classic episodes will continue to be shown five nights a week on PTV Shake’s supplementary channel, PTV Shake 2, at 5.30pm with the 6pm screening being repeated on that channel two hours later.
This scheduling update coincides with the launch of 3.45 Live!, PTV Shake’s brand-new afternoon show designed for older children aged 8-14. The refreshed early evening line-up is designed to appeal to a slightly older demographic, offering a mix of music, comedy and dance.
“We’re thrilled to introduce Hannah Montana and The Next Step to PTV Shake’s early evening line-up,” said Vicki Keogh, Head of Multi Platform at PTV Network New Zealand. “Both shows have proven to be incredibly popular among young audiences and we’re confident they’ll resonate with the channel’s viewers.”
Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus, follows the life of Miley Stewart, a teenage girl who leads a secret double life as a pop star. This sitcom, which originally ran from 2006 to 2011, became a global phenomenon and helped launch Miley Cyrus’ music career.
The Next Step, on the other hand, is a Canadian drama series which premiered in 2013. Presented in a pseudo-documentary style influenced by reality television, the show follows a group of young dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio as they strive to win regional dance championships.
“We’re committed to providing our viewers with a diverse range of programmes which cater for their interests and passions,” added Keogh. “With Hannah Montana and The Next Step joining our line-up, we’re confident that PTV Shake will continue to be the go-to destination for young Kiwis.”
Don’t miss the excitement! Tune in to Hannah Montana, Mondays to Thursdays at 5.30pm, and The Next Step on Fridays at 5.30pm, starting Monday 10 February 2025 on PTV Shake.