TV Highlights

SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER / 7.30: FINAL 4 PERFORM
MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER / 7.30: FINAL 4 VERDICT

*** INTERNATIONALY RENOWNED MUSICIAN CHRIS ISAAK WILL BE THE GUEST JUDGE AND MENTOR FOR THE SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW ***

THEME: BORN IN THE USA – #1 US HITS

This week the remaining four contestants will be belting out songs that have been #1 hits in the United States of America, in front of international superstar, Chris Isaak who is joining Australian Idol as a guest judge and mentor for this week.

With a plethora of songs to choose from, the Idols will be spoilt for choice, but what will Chris Isaak think of them and their song choice?

With only two weeks to go before the Australian Idol Finale at the Sydney Opera House, this is the second last opportunity the Idols will have to convince Australia to vote for them, in order to remain in the competition. Tensions will be running high but the Idols will need to remain composed in order to deliver a winning performance.

Chris Isaak will impart his valuable advice gained from years as a successful artist in the music
industry on to the Idols as they each have a one-on-one mentor session with him. He will sit alongside regular judges Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines and Ian “Dicko” Dickson to critique, comment and encourage the Idols as they perform on the Sunday night.

Voting lines open as soon as the final contestant has performed on the Sunday night, giving Australia an opportunity to vote for their favourite contestant and hopefully keep them in the competition.

On Monday night, the bottom three contestants will be announced, as voted by the Australian public. Those three contestants will be required to perform once again and the voting lines will reopen, giving Australia a second chance to save their favourite Idol. The one contestant with the least cumulative votes, from both Sunday and Monday night, will leave the show, bringing the remaining five contestants one step closer to becoming Australian Idol 2008.

Thursday 13 November

Homer finds himself filling in for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant’s union leader when it comes time to negotiate their new contract with Mr. Burns. Homer is a tough negotiator, despite not knowing the first thing about union organising, and forces Burns to accept the union’s demands on the condition that Homer be removed as leader.

8.30pm monday / NOVEMBER 10

It’s the week that saw the most anticipated event of 2008: the 56th consecutive quadrennial United States presidential election. Political pundits and specialists in electoral rorting Paul McDermott, Claire Hooper and Mikey Robins of GOOD NEWS WEEK have followed the election all year. But that was only foreplay to what promises to be a knee-trembling climax.

So it’s finally here, alongside a worldwide economy crisis, Britney Spears on the comeback and a Sumo Baby! What better time to be tuning into GOOD NEWS WEEK to find out the latest in local and world current affairs alongside special guests The Hon Julie Bishop (Deputy Leader, Liberals), Kitty Flanagan and Adam Spencer.

And don’t forget to cast your votes for the GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD S to air later this year. Categories already released are:

GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD for ENTERTAINMENT

1. HEAT HER MILS: According to an ex-boyfriend, was turned on if he played with her stump! Cricket, snooker, that sort of thing.

2. GEORGE MICHAEL: Apologised for being boring after he was arrested AGAIN , in a public toilet AGAIN , in possession of drugs AGAIN . That’s an episode of “Kenny’s World” we’d like to see.

3. KYLE SANDILANDS: Gave away tickets to his wedding on his radio show. That’s one way to feel you have friends!

4. DAVID BLAINE: Set the record this year for holding his breath underwater and hanging upside-down. For his next feat, he’ll hang upside down in a toilet near George Michael’s house.

GOOD NEWS WEEK 2008 AWARD for RELIGION (in the year the Catholic Church decided to promote World Youth Day by releasing a Hot Priests calendar)

1. SYDNEY ARCHBISHOP, PETER JENSEN: Threatened to break away from the Anglican Church because it welcomes women and homosexuals. Good thinking Archbishop! You want to encourage less people to go to church!

2. WIVES OF ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS: Demanded equal rights to be suicide bombers . What’s a woman going to do with 72 virgins, start a book club? “This month, the Koran. Again.”

3. GREK & ARMENIAN PRIESTS: Brawled in one of the most sacred churches in Jerusalem. The Greeks won, meaning they face the Arabs in the Final.

4. CAT HOLIC BISHOP ANTHONY FISHER: During World Youth Day celebrations, said people who’d been sexually abused by priests should stop “dwelling crankily”on it.

Go to http://ten.com.au/good-news-week-awards-2008.html to cast your vote.

1.00pm weekdays

We’re not done talking about “why men cheat”! The man who got you all riled up is back! He stirred up a lot of emotions when he was here last and now Dr. Gary Neuman returns to answer more burning questions about men who cheat. Plus, he reveals what he calls his three ways to “affair proof” your marriage. Then, the biggest mistake he claims wives make every day. This is important information that every couple should know.

8.30pm sunday / NOVEMBER 9

This week on the show Rob Schneider will grace Rove’s studio. With movies like Deuce Bigalow and The Hot Chick under his belt, Rob’s appearance on the show should be nothing short of hilarious!

Joining Rob on the guest list this week will be Irish crooners Ronan Keating and Boyzone performing their single “Love You Anyway”.

With all the frivolities on-set, Carrie Bickmore is sure to find it extra hard to read this week’s news with a straight face!

And if you haven’t caught Rove lately you may not have met the crew’s newest recruit, Haydo! You can catch Haydo behind the scenes, sharing insight and intrigue into the world of the show!

Catch all the crew, Rove, Carrie, Pete, Hughesy, Ryan and Hamish & Andy for all the fun and games this Sunday night!

Friday 14 November

After using a miracle hair-restoration product (charged to the company’s health insurance), Homer gets promoted to an executive position, with a full set of hair and a male secretary.

9.30pm monday / NOVEMBER 9

ROBERT WISDOM (“The Wire”, “Prison Break”) guest stars in this angelic episode.

It’s a few days before Halloween and Sam and Dean investigate two mysterious deaths in a small town.

The brothers find hex bags and deduce a witch is sacrificing people to summon a dangerous demon named Samhain.

Castiel arrives in town and tells Sam and Dean the freeing of Samhain is one of the Seals that will lead to freeing Lucifer, so Castiel has brought a specialist angel named Uriel (guest star Robert Wisdom) to smite the entire town.

1.00pm weekdays

The little girl with the big dream is back!! The duet she’s been waiting for her whole life is going to happen right before your eyes. Witness Charice, the girl with “the voice”, as she belts out her dream duet with singing super sensation Celine Dion! Also, Extreme Makeover Home Edition host Ty Pennington is on special assignment – creating affordable room makeovers that you can do yourself! Plus, Oprah reveals her latest book club selection. She’s calling it the best book she read this summer.

10.40pm sunday / november 9

This week Hank decides to seek out Lew Ashby’s long lost love, Janie Jones. He discovers she’s now a Beverly Hills wife and mother.

Later, Hank accidentally walks in on Julian going at it with a rocker chick he’s “mentoring”. When Hank confronts Sonja about the discovery, she reveals that, much to her frustration, they have an open relationship.

Mia spends the day trailed by Rolling Stone reporter Annika Staley. After conning their way into Ashby Manor, Hank takes a liking to Staley, but is shocked to discover Mia leaving Ashby’s bedroom later that night.

Meanwhile, when a location falls through, the Runkle residence is transformed into the set of ‘Vaginatown’. The lead actor’s failings force Charlie to step in for the money shot.

6.30pm weeknights

When Ringo discovers Declan has gone for good he enlists Zeke’s help to get him back. The boys take Karl’s car and go after Declan as Bridget asks Rachel and Donna to accompany her to see a new Doctor. The boys find Declan but he is determined not to return, as he believes Bridget is better off without him. It’s a race against time as Declan and Bridget’s friends work to reunite them before they both do something they may regret.