Posted inTime In 2019

TV highlights in the UAE November 21-27

Don’t miss Beetlejuice, Boardwalk Empire or X Factor US

Wed 21

House Swap
This British reality series follows families who are given the chance to swap their house with another family in order to get their dream home.
8.05am, BBC Lifestyle

Blowdown
Demolition experts go to Las Vegas to bring down the New Frontier Hotel and Casino.
7pm, Nat Geo HD

Family Guy
Animated US satire. When Carter falls asleep at the wheel, the family decides it might be time for him to retire.
2am, OSN Comedy +2

The International
With Clive Owen and Naomi Watts. An Interpol agent teams up with a prosecutor to stop the funding of terrorism.
10pm, MBC 2

Trans World Sport
Weekly round-up of sports action from across the globe, featuring reports from the biggest international competitions plus in-depth features.
6.30pm, OSN Sports 1 HD


Thu 22

E-Vets: The Interns
UK series about a group of emergency room vet interns as they learn the ropes.
8.40pm, Animal Planet

Freaks & Creeps
Host Lucy Cooke has a passion for strange animals. In tonight’s show she goes to Tasmania to see a whole island full of unusual adaptations.
10pm, Nat Geo Wild

Keeping Up Appearances
Old-school British sitcom about an etiquette-obsessed housewife.
8pm, BBC Entertainment

Die Hard 4
Action with Bruce Willis and Justin Long. John McClane takes on an internet-based terrorist organisation that is systematically shutting down the US.
1.45pm, MBC 2

Live International Test Cricket
The second Test between Australia and South Africa.
3am, OSN Sports 1 HD


Fri 23

The X Factor US
The results are in. After the excitement of the live shows comes the sadness, shock and awe of the eliminations as one of the contestants goes home.
9pm, OSN First HD

Crimes Against Nature
Hunting nature’s worst enemies. Thai police go after the head honcho of the Asian tiger trade.
12.05pm, Nat Geo Wild HD

Seinfeld
Kramer sees a mannequin in a store that looks just like Elaine.
4.30pm, OSN Comedy +2

The Young Victoria
A biopic about Queen Victoria’s rule and her romance with Prince Albert.
6.30pm, MBC 4

Live PGA European Tour
Watch the world’s top golfers tee off for the second round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
11am, OSN Sports 2


Sat 24

Survivor: Philippines
The remaining contestants tough it out, competing in challenges and hunting for food.
Noon, OSN First HD

Dark Matters
Delves into unusual scientific research.
12.50pm, Discovery HD Showcase

Alcatraz
Sci-fi drama from the creators of Lost. Two men return from Alcatraz in the present day.
2pm, MBC Action

The Beaver
Drama with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster. A father finds a unique means of coping with his debilitating mental illness: he uses a beaver puppet to talk on his behalf.
10pm, OSN Movies HD+2

Live International Rugby Union
Who will claim victory, Ireland or Argentina?
5.30pm, OSN Sports 1 HD

Beetlejuice
A late ’80s ghost classic with Geena Davis and Michael Keaton.
4pm, MBC Max HD


Sun 25

Danger Beach
While the public enjoys another day at the beach, the Muriwai lifeguards are undergoing a helicopter training session.
12.50pm, Nat Geo Adventure

China’s Mystery Mummies
Four ancient corpses were found buried in China with tools that didn’t exist at that time. Will history have to be rewritten?
2pm, Nat Geo HD

The Killing
US version of the Danish crime drama. Linden finds herself in a psychiatric ward. Holder continues the investigation and Stan attempts to repair damage.
9pm, OSN First HD

Reservation Road
With Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Connelly. A college professor sees his son die in a hit-and-run.
9am, MBC 2

Live Premier League Snooker
Ten of the sport’s biggest names go head to head in a league format to see who will be crowned champion.
11.30pm, OSN Sports 1 HD


Mon 26

Chopped
Cook-off series. The chefs are surprised to find fish in both of the first two baskets.
5.45pm, Food Network

Doomsday Preppers
US docu-series following survivors who are preparing for doomsday. Tonight, Mr Wayne believes China will undermine the US economy.
1am, Nat Geo HD

Boardwalk Empire
Gyp makes his move in Atlantic City, forcing Nucky and Eddie to seek refuge with Chalky.
11pm, OSN First

Encino Man
Comedy with Sean Astin and Brendan Fraser. Two high-school outcasts find a frozen caveman in their back yard and introduce him to modern day life.
7am, MBC Max HD

Mantracker
Two people are let loose in the Canadian wilderness with a map and an end location.
8pm, Extreme Sports Channel


Tue 27

Come Dine with Me
Amateur UK chefs attempt to wow each other with their culinary skills, each hosting a dinner party in the hope that they will win a cash prize.
9.45pm, BBC Lifestyle

Animals at the Edge
Meet the people who are striving to keep the last members of a dying species alive.
7pm, Nat Geo Wild HD

White Collar
A white-collar criminal assists an FBI investigator with his cases. Tonight, Peter isn’t convinced that the art plundered by the Nazis burned in the fire.
7pm, OSN First HD

Grace is Gone
With John Cusack. A man takes his young daughters on a road trip when their mother dies.
7.30am, MBC 2

ICC Cricket 360
Weekly magazine show keeping you up to date with all the goings-on from the cricket pitch.
10.30pm, OSN Sports 1 HD