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Top TV this week

Shark Men take on ‘Big Mama’ and Newcastle face Arsenal

Thu 11

Discovery Project Earth
In an attempt to prevent climate change, Dr Jason Box tries covering melting glaciers with heat-reflecting blankets.
4.20pm, Discovery HD Showcase

Cake Boss
More antics from the reality TV show. Tonight, Buddy is asked to create a cake for the daughter of designer Ralph Lauren.
7.45pm, Discovery Channel

When In Rome
Kristen Bell stars in this quirky rom-com about a girl who is perpetually unlucky in love, until a whirlwind trip to Rome changes everything.
2pm, OSN Premier

Paranormal Activity
A demonic presence haunts a couple’s suburban home in this slick horror.
11.15pm, OSN Movies Action

Parks and Recreation
Sitcom focusing on the bureaucracy in a US town’s parks department. Tonight, Tom’s sham marriage comes to an end, so the office help him forget his worries.
4pm, OSN Comedy

How I Met Your Mother
Ted and Robin explore a new side to their relationship in this long-running American sitcom.
6.35pm, MBC 4

Live International Test Cricket
The action continues with coverage from day two of the third Test between cricket heavyweights India and England.
2pm, OSN Sports 2

Formula One Powerboats
The ultimate adrenaline sport, with spectacular venues and dangerous stunts.
3pm, OSN Sports 4


Fri 12

Time Warp
Using slow-motion technology, the team take a closer look at the power and technique of a samurai master, and discover the beauty of a hummingbird in flight.
11.45am, Discovery HD Showcase

Shark Men
In their quest to get closer to sharks, the men set their sights on a ‘Big Mama’: a female great white.
7pm, Nat Geo Wild HD

The Soloist
The true story of a journalist (Robert Downey Jr) who stumbles upon an extraordinary cellist (Jamie Foxx).
4pm, OSN Movies HD

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Fantasy adventure from director Chris Columbus. A teenager discovers he is the son of Greek god Poseidon and has been chosen to settle a battle between the gods.
7pm, OSN Premier

Bones
The crime team discover remains of a BMX stunt rider on a warehouse roof. But can they work out what happened to him?
4pm, OSN First +2

The Office
Comedy with Steve Carell. In an attempt to make Gabe and Michael better friends, Erin organises a Glee viewing party for the office.
7.30pm, OSN Comedy

Live NRL Premiership
Bruising rugby league action direct from Down Under as the Panthers take on the West Tigers.
1.30pm, OSN Sports 3

Major League Baseball
It’s East Coast vs West Coast as the Los Angeles Angels head to New York tonight to play the legendary Yankees.
8pm, Fox Sports HD


Sat 13

Cats of Claw Hill
Enjoy a unique insight into the world of the domestic feline with this ‘cats-eye-view’ docu-soap of our furry friends.
1.50pm, Animal Planet

Temples in the Clouds
An amazing paragliding safari takes two explorers through the Dhauladhar range in the Himalayas.
11pm, Travel Channel

Tangled
The tale of Rapunzel gets a Disney makeover in this fun-filled animation, with the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.
3pm, OSN Premier

Me and Orson Welles
Zach Efron stars as young actor cast in a production of Orson Welles’ Julius Caesar, where he falls for production assistant Claire Danes.
4pm, OSN Cinema

Modern Family
Family-based comedy with Ed O’Neill. Tonight, Mitchell and Cameron throw Lily a princess party, but Cameron insists on performing as the party entertainer.
3.30pm, OSN Comedy

Strong Medicine
Medical drama set in Philadelphia. At the hospital, a pregnant mother arrives to give birth, only to find out that one of her twins may die.
5pm, OSN First

Live International Rugby
All the action from the pitch as Wales and England do battle.
4.30pm, OSN Sports 4

Barclays Premier League: Newcastle v Arsenal
The last time these two clubs met it was an eight-goal thriller. Found out if Newcastle can rattle Arsenal’s nervy defence once again.
8.30pm, Abu Dhabi Sports 1 or 2


Sun 14

Secret Shark Pits
Discover the mysterious cave under the island of Mauritius where dozens of sharks congregate.
7pm, Nat Geo Wild HD

America: The Story of Us
The era of the Cold War was the ultimate test for the new superpower, and it gave birth to the TV, the personal computer and the credit card.
8pm, History Channel

The Tender Trap
Frank Sinatra plays a NYC agent who meets his match in a young actress who won’t respond to his advances.
9.35am, TCM

Celine: Through the Eyes of the World
A revealing documentary that offers an insight into singer Celine Dion’s life.
5pm, OSN Premier

Never Trust a Skinny Cook
Australian chef Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson prepares fantastic dishes from the glorious location of Bangkok.
10am, OSN First

30 Rock
Liz confides in Kenneth about her relationship with airline pilot Carol (played by Matt Damon).
8pm, OSN Comedy

PGA Championship
Now in its 93rd annual year, the fourth round of the PGA Tour takes a visit to John’s Creek in Georgia.
11.30pm, OSN Sports 3

Barclays Premier League: West Brom v Man Utd
Roy Hodgson’s West Brom host last season’s champions.
7pm, Abu Dhabi Sports 1 or 2


Mon 15

Miami Ink
The famed tattoo parlour celebrates its one-year anniversary with some celebrity guests.
3.10pm, Discovery Channel

Disappeared
A family from San Diego vanish from their home. Did they intentionally walk away, or did something more sinister occur?
10.10pm, Investigation Discovery

Drumline
Nick Cannon stars in this comedy as a cocky drummer who lands himself a college scholarship.
4.30pm, OSN Movies Festival

Youth in Revolt (Editor’s pick)
A socially inept 14-year-old boy (Michael Cera) creates a rebellious alter-ego to escape his dull reality.
9.15pm, OSN Premier

Tower Prep
Action adventure. The gang discovers a secret society at their school, and Iain is chosen to join them.
3pm, OSN First HD

Scrubs
Trainee docs JD (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) work overtime to treat an uninsured patient, while Kelso punishes the doctors for stealing the hospital scrubs.
9.30pm, Fox

ASP Surfing Championships
Catch the action from the Rip Curl Pro Challenge, featuring some of the world’s top surfing legends.
5pm, Fox Sports HD

Women’s Professional Soccer
The ladies’ match of the week: Western NY Flash play at Atlanta.
6pm, Fox Sports HD


Tue 16

Da Vinci’s Machines
The team constructs one of Da Vinci’s ancient designs that could rival a modern-day machine.
1.35pm, Discovery Science

Taking on Tyson

Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson tackles the challenge of racing pigeons.
10.55pm, Discovery Channel

Good Hair
Chris Rock’s documentary offers a witty insight into African-American women’s obsession with their hair.
6.15pm, OSN Cinema

Paris
The touching story of talented dancer who is struck down with a heart condition.
7.30pm, OSN Movies HD

Royally Mad
Cat Deeley takes five Americans who are mad about the British royal family on a tour of the UK.
12.25pm, BBC Entertainment

Gray’s Anatomy
Popular medical drama. Tonight, Meredith helps Christina get back into surgery.
8pm, OSN First

Le Mans Series Magazine
The best drivers and the top teams compete in endurance racing from the European circuit.
1pm, OSN Sports 1 HD

UFC Wired
A must-see documentary featuring the greatest UFC fights ever held inside the octagon.
10pm, OSN Sports 4


Wed 17

FBI Files
Tonight, the FBI begins a vital operation across the US in search of the armed and dangerous Charlie Moses.
5.10pm, Investigation Discovery

Bonecrusher Queens
Explore the world of hyenas, where females (not males) are in charge.
10pm, Nat Geo Wild HD

Singin’ in the Rain
Classic musical starring Gene Kelly, whose rendition of the title song is one of the most famous scenes in cinema history.
1.20pm, TCM

Changing Lanes
A traffic accident sets off a chain of events that changes two men’s lives forever. Ben Affleck stars.
7pm, OSN Movies Action HD

Hot in Cleveland
US sitcom following three past-their-prime entertainment veterans whose Paris plane is diverted to Ohio.
8.30pm, OSN Comedy

The Simpsons
Bartender Moe asks Homer to be his wingman after yet another lonely Valentine’s day.
11pm, OSN Comedy

Currie Cup
The best in rugby union action from the New Zealand National Provincial Championships.
2pm, OSN Sports 2

Modern Pentathlon Series
A closer look at this classic multi-disciplined event, which tests skills in shooting, fencing, running, swimming and horse-riding.
5pm, OSN Sports 4