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TV highlghts

Film, series, sport and documentary highlights of the week

Sun 24

River Monsters
In the Congo, it’s said that a spirit lures fishermen to their death. But how much truth is there in this ancient fable?
5pm, Discovery Channel

City Chase
The last few teams in this urban adventure chase, swim and sprint to the finish line in exotic Argentina.
6.30pm, Nat Geo Adventure

In the Valley of Elah
A war veteran investigates his son’s disappearance after his return from Iraq. Starring Charlize Theron and Tommy Lee Jones.
8pm, MBC 2

Jake’s Closet
A boy confronts a dark presence in his closet while struggling to deal with his parents’ divorce.
9pm, OSN Premiere

Good Morning America
Wake up to live Emmy-winning news, weather, chat and special-interest features.
7am, OSN First

The Ex List
Bella goes through her past exes, and a psychic tells her she has already dated her future husband.
7pm, Fox

Super 15
The largest rugby union competition in the southern hemisphere continues. Watch the latest action tonight.
6.30pm, OSN Sports HD 1


Mon 25

Engineering Disasters
A deadly runaway freighter causes chaos in New Orleans.
7.30pm, History Channel

Royal Wedding: William and Kate (Editor’s pick)
Join Discovery Channel’s week of programmes on the most anticipated wedding of 2011.
8.10pm, Discovery Channel

Beauty and the Briefcase
Fashion journo Hilary Duff goes undercover at a finance company, sparking an office romance.
5pm, OSN Movies Comedy

Bojangles
Biopic about legendary American tap dancer Bill Robinson.
7.35pm, MGM

The Office
Ricky Gervais’s hit mockumentary about life in a suburban office has scooped 19 awards to date.
5pm, OSN First HD

Nikita
Nikita is a kick-ass spy and assassin gone rogue, who’s now trying to bring down the government that trained her.
6.10pm, MBC Action

Major League Soccer
Professional soccer teams from Canada and the US prepare for battle as the tournament begins.
6.30pm, Fox Sports


Tue 26

Soldiers’ Stories
Follow the tales of Irish soldiers enrolled between 1969 and 2007, battling in a conflict that cost more than 1,000 lives,
5.50pm, History Channel

Sci-Fi Saved My Life
Projects inspired by sci-fi hits have changed lives around the world.
6.50pm, Discovery Science

When In Rome
If you steal coins from a fountain of love, you have to deal with the consequences. Beth, played by Kristen Bell, is chased by a whole host of potential love interests.
6pm, OSN Cinema

Sins of the Mother
Young Shay goes back home to deal with her mother’s drinking problems.
6pm, OSN Movies Festival

Lie to Me
Psychologist Dr Cal Lightman (played by Tim Roth) helps the FBI solve more complex cases.
7pm, Fox

Coronation Street
Join the usual doom and gloom from northern England in this long-running British soap. 9.30pm,
OSN First +2

Futbol Mundial
The long-running magazine show presents the latest results, fixtures and news from around the world.
10pm, OSN Sports 2


Wed 27

Mythbusters
Can diamonds be made at home? Find out tonight as the team attempt to disprove more myths.
5.55pm, Discovery Channel

The Thirsty Traveler
Explore the world’s grape and hops industry with Kevin Brauch. This week: Germany.
7.30pm, Travel Channel

Alice in Wonderland
Tim Burton’s remake of the Lewis Carroll classic lures you into a fantasy world.
9pm, OSN Premiere +2

Sherlock Holmes
Follow the detective and his sidekick Dr Watson as they figure out a dark plot that threatens England. Stars Robert Downey Jr.
9.45pm, OSN Cinema +2

Michael Palin’s New Europe
Palin visits 20 nations that have changed beyond belief after the collapse of the Iron Curtain.
12.25pm, BBC Entertainment

The View
Women of different viewpoints, ages and beliefs join forces in this Emmy award-winning talk show.
1pm, OSN First+2

Golfing World
Golf fans can get their fix with daily updates on tournaments, interviews and highlights.
6.30pm, OSN Sports 2