The Footy Show

Channel 9 have refused to apologise to the parents of a baby girl who was branded “ugly” by panellists on The Footy Show and likened to rugby league great Peter Sterling. While “ugly” is harsh it’s not far from the truth! Are all babies beautiful?

Michael and Melanie Richmond, from Avalon on Sydney’s northern beaches (who can afford surgery then) , said they were “still in shock and dumbfounded” after a Facebook image of their firstborn daughter Bella was broadcast on Thursday’s episode of The Footy Show without their permission. At the end of the day there is the right to a child’s privacy and YES all babes are beautiful! Continue reading »

Nine are progressively releasing dates for shows that will air after Easter – or more specifically – when ratings resumes on April 7.

The week commencing April 7 will see a completely new line up for Nine – for most a refreshing change to the mix of Big Bang and Mentalist repeats that dominate the networks’ line up currently. Continue reading »

It will be a blockbuster night of entertainment, special guests and rugby league whenThe Grand Final Footy Show broadcasts from Allphones Arena in Sydney Olympic Park tonight at 8.30pm on Channel Nine (NSW & QLD, airs 11pm elsewhere). Continue reading »

One of the most anticipated events of the AFL season kicks off at 8.30pm tonight when Garry Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman host the Grand Final Footy Show live from Rod Laver Arena on Channel Nine (live to Melbourne market only). Continue reading »

Nine’s line up for the first week of Easter non rating includes loads of repeats. But at least there is new Alcatraz on Monday April 2!

Sunday April 1
6.30 Easter with the Australian Women’s Weekly (repeats on GEM 7.30 Friday April 6)
7.30 60 Minutes
8.30 The Mentalist rpt
9.30 CSI: Miami rpt
10.30 CSI: Miami rpt

Monday April 2
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
7.30 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.30 Alcatraz new
9.30 Person of Interest rpt (NSW&QLD)
9.30 Alcatraz (VIC)
10.30 CSI: NY rpt (NSW&QLD)
10.30 Footy Classified (VIC)

Tuesday April 3
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
7.30 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.00 2 Broke Girls rpt
8.30 Two and a Half Men rpt
9.00 Two and a Half Men rpt
9.30 Top Gear rpt
11.00 Kitchen Nightmares USA rpt

Wednesday April 4
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
7.30 The Big Bang Theory rpt
8.00 Mike & Molly
8.30 The Footy Show (VIC)
8.30 The Mentalist rpt (NSW & QLD)
9.30 Unforgettable NEW (NSW&QLD)
10.30 CSI: NY rpt (NSW & QLD)
10.30 David Hasselhoff Roast (VIC)
11.30 The Footy Show Late (AFL NSW&QLD)

Thursday April 5
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
7.30 RBT rpt
8.30 CSI rpt
9.30 The Footy Show (NSW&QLD)
9.30 The Mentalist rpt (VIC)
10.30 CSI: NY rpt (VIC)
11.15 David Hasselhoff Roast rpt (NSW&QLD)
11.30 The Footy Show late (NRL VIC)

Friday April 6
7.00 The Big Bang Theory rpt
7.30 Friday Night Football Wests Tigers Vs Brisbane Broncos (NSW&QLD)
7.30 The Big Bang Theory (VIC)
8.00 Two and a Half Men (VIC)
8.30 Movie: The Sentinel (VIC)
9.45 Movie: Body of Lies (NSW&QLD)
10.45 Person Of Interest rpt (VIC)
11.40 Friday Night Footy Late (VIC)

Saturday April 7
6.30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Show
7.40 Movie: The Witches
9.40 Movie: Playing for Charlie

Programming information correct as at March 28. Guide for NSW, VIC and QLD markets only. WA and SA similar to VIC – check local guides. Regionals also check local guides.

The week before Easter non-ratings sees Nine sneak in a few repeats at time we have come to expect new episodes.

On Sunday March 25, the series final of The Great Barrier Reef plays at 6.30pm. That is followed by 60 Minutes at 7.30, a new episode of The Mentalist at 8.30, and new CSI: Miami at 9.30pm. A repeat follows at 10.30pm.

On Monday March 26, no new Big Bangs – with three repeats in a row from 7pm-8.30pm. Even the 8pm episode is a repeat. New Alcatraz remains at 8.30pm, followed by new Person or Interest.

Tuesday March 27 has the usual two Big Bang repeats from 7pm, then two repeat episodes of Two Broke Girls, and a repeat of Two and a Half Men at 9pm. This is why the MKR finale will rate through the roof – both Nine and Ten have repeat programming against it. New Top Gear follows at 9.30pm.

Wednesday March 28 is again three Big Bang repeats in a row, followed by a repeat of The Mentalist at 8.30pm. It sure is hard to keep up with where the new and repeat episodes of The Mentalist are now – hopefully after Easter it can settle into one definite night and stay there – we are enough episodes behind the US now to do a continuous run right through to the end of season 4. With AFL playing Thursday night this week, the AFL Footy Show airs at 9.30pm Wednesday March 28, while new Unforgettable follows at 9.30pm in non-AFL states.

On Thursday March 29, Earthflight is at 7.30, looking at Australia and Asia, while new CSI is at 8.30pm. NRL states have the Footy Show at 9.30pm, AFL states Unforgettable at 9.30pm.

Correct as at March 22* Subject to change.

* The original advanced guide, issued on Monday March 19 had 2 Broke Girls and Two and a Half Men on Tuesday as new episodes. Appears they were amended to repeats when Seven confirmed Tuesday as the finale of My Kitchen Rules.

With Sri Lanka winning the second One Day Cricket Final, and Australia the first, there needs to be a third game to determine the winner of the series.

The third game will play on Thursday, March 8, at the Adelaide Oval and air on Nine from 2pm in the afternoon, at from 6.30pm in the evening (AEDT).

This means that regular Thursday night programming – ACA, Big Bang repeat, Earthflight and CSI is out for the night as the second session of the cricket takes over prime time.

For NSW & QLD, it means the NRL Footy show follows the cricket. In NSW, if the cricket runs late, it could be a very late start for The Footy Show indeed. No so bad in QLD, being one our behind.

In AFL states, the AFL Footy Show returns next Thursday, March 15.

An interesting point to make about the Third Cricket Final, was that Nine scheduled regular programming for the night, while most cricket web sites had the third final as a definite fixture, as opposed to an “if required” situation.

UPDATED.

On Sunday March 4, will be the first One Day Cricket Final, live form the GABBA. It airs from 2pm in the afternoon, then from 6.30pm in the evening (AEDT).

Monday March 5 remains the same with repeat Big Bang at 7.00 and 7.30pm, a new episode before Alcatraz… yes – at 8pm, followed by Alcatraz at 8.30pm. Person of Interest form 9.30pm. Only one episode thankfully.

Tuesday March 6 will see a break for 2 Broke Girls and Two and a Half Men, as the Second One Day Cricket Final will air that night, LIVE from the Adelaide Oval. It airs from 2pm during the day, continuing from 6.30pm in the evening

To Wednesday March 7, and with Sherlock concluding this week on Wednesday (Feb 29), one can only guess what will play on Nine that night from 8.30pm. Maybe a movie? Details to be advised. The advanced guide for Nine for the week has that timeslot as TBA, even though it is only 8 days away.

Now. On Thursday March 8, is supposedly the Third One Day Cricket Final, also played in Adelaide. According to Nine, the third final will only be played if required, meaning regular programming continues. Earthflight at 7.30pm, CSI at 8.30, and The Footy Show at 9.30 in NSW & QLD. VIC has CSI: Miami at 9.30.

But according to a number of sites that provide cricket fixture information, the third final plays regardless of the outcome of the first two – in which case, will mean the cricket will air on Nine from around 2pm in the afternoon of Thursday March 8, and again from 6.30pm in the evening.

Should the cricket air that night, there is the question of how the NRL Footy Show will fit into the cricket coverage – I imagine they’d air the Footy Show after the cricket, as it would not make sense to flick the cricket over to GEM for the last half hour or so, should the Footy Show play from 9.30pm (AEDT) especially if the overs played at that time will determine the outcome of the series. in QLD, it won’t be an issue. Cricket should be done by 9.30pm AEST.

Clarification on the third final has been saught. Will advise when details on hand.

Information correct as at February 28, 2012.

Updated Feb 28, 2012.

The X Factor – Boot Camp 2, Seven, 7.30pm (8.00pm SA & WA)
More contestants get the chop tonight.

The Truth About … Crop Circles, Seven, 10.45pm
The name says it all.

New York – The Centre of the World, SBS TWO, 7.30pm
Looks back to 1946, when the idea of a World Trade Centre in New York was conceived.

The Game Plan, ONE, 8.30pm
As we head into the Footy finals for both NRL and AFL, find out all you need to know about what is happening.

The Footy Show, Nine, 9.30pm
And if you like your Footy info a little more light hearted…

Mangrook Footy Show, ABC2, 7.30pm
A family-friendly footy show with an engaging mix of personalities, humour, analysis and information with an emphasis on Indigenous players, history and culture. Includes news and analysis of footy issues and match previews.

Rush, Ten, 8.30pm
Tonights series return is a double episode. After the assassination of the Victorian police minister, Kerry appoints a new taskforce, Cicero, in order to find those responsible. How will Lawson and the team react to new boss, Charlie Lewis?

The Footy Show – NRL, Nine, Varies state by state – Check your local guide.
Join Fatty, The Falcon, Freddy, The Big Marn, Big Benji, Sterlo as they talk about the brawl between Melbourne Storm and the Manly seaeagles last Friday night, plus all the weeks games.

Mistresses, 7TWO, 9.30pm
Having moved on from her lesbian lover, Jessica has been swept off her feet and the ultimate commitment-phobe is getting married. But, as ever with Jessica, things are not straightforward.

The Crimson Petal and White, UKTV, 9.30pm
The first episode of this drama follows William Rackham, a man tormented by debt and an unstable wife, who finds solace when he seeks out renowned young prostitute named Sugar.