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BORDER SECURITY – AUSTRALIA’S FRONT LINE

7:30pm (PG)

An entire flight is suspected of drug smuggling; a sniffer dog’s reaction alerts officers to one of the world’s biggest killers; and an ex-con tries to convince Immigration he’s changed his ways as the fight to protect our border continues in tonight’s episode of BORDER SECURITY – AUSTRALIA’S FRONT LINE.

An entire flight from Vietnam is suspected of drug smuggling. Information has been received that there are drugs on their flight, and no stone will be left unturned as officers try to find the prohibited narcotics. The drugs could be either on the passengers, in their baggage or dumped on the plane. And if that’s the case, the entire plane will have to be thoroughly searched. For the officers, it takes time and a lot of diligence. After a painstaking search, a possible breakthrough emerges with an unlikely passenger…a heavily pregnant woman travelling with a young child. Could this be their drug mule?

A sniffer dog’s reaction alerts officers to one of the world’s biggest killers. The box from the UK is already bursting open but until officers examine the contents they won’t know why the dog has reacted. What is hiding inside?

An ex-con tries to convince Immigration he’s changed his ways. The 65-year-old passenger travelling from the UK has declared his criminal convictions on his incoming passenger card. However, he failed to declare it when he first got his visa to come to Australia. With an attempted murder conviction against him, Immigration has to determine if he will pose a risk to the Australian community. Will the mistake put Ken’s trip down under in jeopardy?

Narrated by GRANT BOWLER, BORDER SECURITY- AUSTRALIA’S FRONTLINE takes viewers behind the scenes of our Immigration, Customs and Quarantine departments.

HOME AND AWAY

Monday July 9 Episode 4456

The return of an old flame turns Luc’s world upside down.
Brad is put under pressure by his blackmailer.
Sally’s efforts to help a student backfire.

Tuesday July 10 Episode 4457

Sally must choose between protecting a student and saving Brad.
Luc’s heartbreak leads to a desperate act.

Wednesday July 11 Episode 4458

Drew resorts to drastic measures to get his dream car.
Belle gives Annie a lesson about the birds and the bees.
Tony confronts Bruce and makes a startling discovery.

Thursday July 12 Episode 4459

Matilda’s moment of weakness at the party has devastating results.
Drew’s dishonesty plays straight into Jazz’s hands.
Martha and Jack are caught with their pants down.

Friday July 13 Episode 4460

Jack’s discovery throws his future with Martha in doubt.
Ric and Cassie deal with the fallout from the party.
Mattie makes a startling decision.

HOME AND AWAY stars RAY MEAGHER, LYNNE MCGRANGER, KATE RITCHIE, TIM CAMPBELL, SHARNI VINSON, MARK FURZE, LYN COLLINGWOOD, JODI GORDON, INDIANA EVANS, CLARISSA HOUSE, ADA NICODEMOU, RHYS WAKEFIELD, JON SIVEWRIGHT, PAUL O’BRIEN, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, AMY MATHEWS, CHRIS SADRINNA, LINCOLN LEWIS, CHARLOTTE BEST and BOBBY MORLEY.

ALIAS

10:30pm (M)

*Amy Acker (Angel) guest stars*

In tonight’s episode of ALIAS, Sydney’s life is placed in danger when Gordon Dean discovers that Rachel is still alive; and Sloane waits for the outcome of his sentencing.

Sydney’s life hangs in the balance when Gordon Dean discovers that Rachel – aka Mockingbird — is still alive.

Meanwhile, Sloane awaits the outcome of his sentencing.

ALIAS stars JENNIFER GARNER as Sydney Bristow, VICTOR GARBER as Jack Bristow, RON RIFKIN as Arvin Sloane, MICHAEL VARTAN as Michael Vaughn, CARL LUMBLY as Marcus Dixon and KEVIN WEISMAN as Marshall Flinkman, with BALTHAZAR GETTY as Thomas Grace, RACHEL NICHOLS as Rachel Gibson and ELODIE BOUCHEZ as Renee Rienne, with AMY ACKER as Kelly Peyton.

WHAT ABOUT BRIAN

9:30pm (PG)

In tonight’s episode of WHAT ABOUT BRIAN, Laura senses that there’s trouble in paradise for Brian and Bridget; Natasha’s favouritism toward Brian over Dave becomes obvious; and a no-longer celibate Adam goes on a date with Stephanie.

While Brian wonders if his relationship with Bridget is the right thing, Laura senses that all is not right between the couple.

Natasha’s favouritism toward Brian becomes apparent when she asks him – and not Dave — to coordinate a major presentation for some Japanese clients.

Meanwhile, now that Adam has made partner, he breaks his celibacy rule and goes out on a date with Stephanie.

And after Nicole and her “manny” share a kiss, Nicole no longer thinks he is gay.

WHAT ABOUT BRIAN stars BARRY WATSON as Brian, MATTHEW DAVIS as Adam, RICK GOMEZ as Dave, AMANDA DETMER as Deena, ROSANNA ARQUETTE as Nic, JASON GEORGE as Jimmy, AMANDA FOREMAN as Ivy, JESSICA SZOHR as Laura and TIFFANI THIESSEN as Natasha Drew, with KRISTA ALLEN as Bridget, TOM PARKER as Jamie and STACY KEIBLER as Stephanie.

GREY’S ANATOMY

8:30pm (M)

*Emmy-Award winner Hector Elizondo
(Pretty Woman, Chicago Hope) guest stars*

In tonight’s episode of GREY’S ANATOMY, George meets his new father-in-law; Alex guides Jane Doe through the most difficult decision of her life; and Izzie has a startling revelation about a close friend.

George meets his new father-in-law and is no condition to make a good impression.

Meanwhile, Alex helps Jane Doe determine how the world will see her from now on; the hospital board begins interviewing the candidates for the Chief’s position; and Izzie wrestles with a startling revelation.

GREY’S ANATOMY stars ELLEN POMPEO as Meredith Grey, PATRICK DEMPSEY as Derek Shepherd, JAMES PICKENS, Jr. as Richard Webber, T.R. KNIGHT as George O’Malley, SANDRA OH as Cristina Yang, KATHERINE HEIGL as Isobel “Izzie” Stevens, CHANDRA WILSON as Miranda Bailey, ISAIAH WASHINGTON as Preston Burke, JUSTIN CHAMBERS as Alex Karev, KATE WALSH as Addison Shepherd and SARA RAMIREZ as Dr. Callie Torres, with ELIZABETH REASER as “Jane Doe”, ROGER REES as Colin Marlow and HECTOR ELIZONDO as Mr Torres.

UGLY BETTY

7:30pm (PG)

*Emmy-Award winner Leslie Jordan

(Will & Grace, Boston Legal) guest stars*

In tonight’s episode of UGLY BETTY, Betty struggles to keep Daniel on the straight and narrow as a tabloid writer stalks the Meade family.

Betty frantically tries to keep Daniel focused on work as he reverts to his old hard-partying ways, including romancing a multitude of stunning models.

Things go from bad to worse when a tell-all writer in possession of Fey Sommer’s diaries starts stalking the Meades.

Another Suarez, Ignacio, feels the heat when Immigration caseworker Constance pressures him to make their relationship a romantic one, and Wilhelmina and Alexis both try to get their hands on Fey’s diaries – but for different reasons.

UGLY BETTY stars AMERICA FERRERA as Betty Suarez, ERIC MABIUS as Daniel Meade, ALAN DALE as Bradford Meade, TONY PLANA as Ignacio, ANA ORTIZ as Hilda, ASHLEY JENSEN as Christina, BECKI NEWTON as Amanda, MARK INDELICATO as Justin, VANESSA WILLIAMS as Wilhelmina Slater, REBECCA ROMJIN as Alexis and MICHAEL URIE as Marc, with KEVIN SUSSMAN as Walter and CHRISTOPHER GORMAN as Henry, and guest stars OCTAVIA SPENCER as Constance and LESLIE JORDAN as Quincy Combs.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW

6:30pm (PG)

Tonight on WHERE ARE THEY NOW, the cast of steamy soap opera Number 96 are reunited. Mel and Kochie chat to Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus. They also catch up with the star of Cheers and The Brady Bunch movies Shelley Long. And they track down some of the biggest winners and losers on Deal or No Deal. Tonight’s mystery guest is an author who was once at the centre of one of Australia’s biggest literary hoax scandals.

The cast of NUMBER 96 are reunited. The steamy soap opera made headlines in the 70s thanks to its raunchy sex scenes and nudity. Over 2000 episodes were made and it was the longest running TV drama on Australian television until it was overtaken by The Young Doctors. Former cast members JEFF KEVIN (Arnold Feather), SHEILA KENNELLY (Norma Whittaker), ELAINE LEE (Vera Collins), JAMES ELLIOT (ALF SUTCLIFFE), ELISABETH KIRKBY (Lucy Sutcliffe), FRANCES HARGREAVES (Marilyn Macdonald) and CHANTAL CONTOURI (Tracey Wilson) gather together again for in-studio reunion.

BILLY RAY CYRUS is best remembered for his worldwide smash Achy Breaky Heart and his trademark mullet. What’s the country singer been up to since he climbed the charts in 1992?

SHELLEY LONG has appeared in many films and TV shows but she’s most famous for her role as barmaid Diane Chambers in the hit comedy series Cheers. She went on to appear in many hit movies including Outrageous Fortune and The Brady Bunch Movie. The American actress speaks to Mel and Kochie about her career and what lies ahead.

Screening in over 40 countries, DEAL OR NO DEAL has become an international television sensation in the 21st century. Hosted in Australia by ANDREW O’KEEFE, the show pits ordinary people against an insidious Banker intent on thwarting their chances of walking away with $200,000. Tonight Mel and Kochie catch up with three of the show’s most memorable contestants: DEAN CARTECHINI, who walked away with the top prize; and JON DELANIE, the first contestant to take home the lowest amount on the board, 50 cents!

Tonight’s MYSTERY GUEST was at the centre of one of Australia’s biggest literary hoax scandals.

Hosted by MELISSA DOYLE and DAVID KOCH, WHERE ARE THEY NOW takes viewers on an entertaining trip down memory lane.

2007 AFL PREMIERSHIP SEASON

** LIVE **

This battle sees a replay of last year’s Preliminary Final when the Swans ran out victors by 35 points.

Paul Roos’ Swans have again produced mixed results in the first half of the season. But they’ve gone on to make the Grand Final in the past two years, including the 2005 premiership.

Fremantle has also performed below expectations and will need a win to stay in the finals race. But the Dockers haven’t beaten the Swans at the SCG since Round 2 1996, so the odds will be against them.

The Swans will continue to strangle the opposition in their dour style that has delivered them such success. Can Chris Connolly’s Dockers find a way to triumph in the Harbour city?

Hosted by BRUCE McAVANEY, with expert commentary from DENNIS COMETTI, DAVID SCHWARZ, TIM WATSON and RICK OLARENSHAW.

UP CLOSE MUSIC

10:00am (PG)

Today’s episode of UP CLOSE MUSIC gets you up close with Ziggy Marley.

A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Ziggy Marley brings his unique style of soulful sound-bending blues, R&B, hip-hop and reggae to Up Close this week. Tune in and chill out.

UP CLOSE MUSIC, brings you unusually “up close” with the world’s most exciting music artists. Hosted by Sarah McLeod, it’s the ultimate experience for the ultimate music fan.

SEVEN RUGBY: TRI-NATIONS

7:30pm

**LIVE FROM SYDNEY**

Tonight sees the Qantas Wallabies take on the Springboks at Telstra Stadium in their second last Tri-Nations test for 2007.

It’s Test two in the series against South Africa, following Australia’s first match against the Boks on June 16. And after big wins over in England earlier this year, the Springboks are currently considered the best team in the world behind the Wallabies’ Trans-Tasman rivals the All Blacks.

The South African forward pack is undoubtedly their strength but Australia has made improvements in the same area. The final Test in the Tri Nations series will take place at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday July 21.

The Tri Nations Cup was first contested in 1996 when South Africa, New Zealand and Australia formed SANZAR and pitched the Wallabies, All Blacks and Springboks against each other in the world’s premier rugby competition.

The competition was established to create the equivalent of a Southern Hemisphere Five Nations (as played in the Northern Hemisphere). However, this Test series only features the three Southern Nations playing each other in an annual round-robin tournament on a home and away basis.

The 2007 Tri Nations series is a six-Test tournament (two home matches each) to allow for the Rugby World Cup which kicks off on 7 September.

Kick off for tonight’s Test is at 8pm AEST. The Tri-Nations will revert to an expanded nine-Test series from the 2008 season.

The coverage, which will begin with a pre-game show at 5:00pm, will be hosted by MATTHEW WHITE, with expert commentary from GORDON BRAY, DAN CROWLEY and TIM HORAN.

PLEASE NOTE: Screening at this time in Sydney and Brisbane only.