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Top TV this week

Rugby World Cup, classic Simpsons and the 9/11 anniversary show

Thu 8

FBI Files
Relive the 1993 investigation into the murder of a 74-year-old man in his home and the link with a criminal on the run from jail with his girlfriend.
12.10pm, Investigation Discovery

Stunt Junkies
Bike Magazine’s 2004 Rider of the Year Darren ‘Bearclaw’ Berrecloth seeks a new adrenaline kick.
3.30pm, Discovery Science

17 Again
Middle-aged Mike O’Donnell’s life didn’t turn out as planned. One day he wakes up to find he’s 17 again, and can rewrite his life. Starring Zac Efron.
8am, OSN Movies HD

Moulin Rouge!
A romantic musical starring Ewan McGregor as a writer who falls in love with the courtesan of the Moulin Rouge.
10pm, OSN Movies Festival

The Simpsons (Editor’s pick)
Smithers turns Moe’s pub into a trendy lounge, while Principal Skinner falls for the music teacher.
5.30pm, OSN Comedy +2

Blind Date
Some people spend a lifetime looking for true love; Lucia has only 258 days.
1am, Fox

Rugby World Cup Classics
With the World Cup just around the corner, OSN gives you the chance to relive some of the classic games of previous tournaments.
7pm, OSN Sports 2

UFC 134
Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva takes on Yushin ‘The Thunder’ Okami.
10pm, OSN Sports 4


Fri 9

Dream Destinations
Gauguin turned Tahiti into a popular destination and his influence is still found here, from his former home-turned-museum to street names and cafés. Next stop is Bora Bora, a magical island.
12.30pm, Travel Channel

Underwater Oasis
We go underwater to discover the Aliwal Shoal, a place where sharks congregate and fish walk at the bottom of the ocean.
2pm, Nat Geo Wild

Prince of Persia
Jake Gyllenhaal must stop a villain who’s threatening to destroy the world with a special dagger that can reverse time.
12.15pm, OSN Movies Action

Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
David Spade, a thirtysomething former child star, hires a foster family to recreate the childhood he never had.
7pm, OSN Premiere +2

The Drew Carey Show
Kellie’s fears about Drew’s inability to be a good father grow after Gus suddenly begins misbehaving every time he is with Drew.
2pm, OSN Comedy +2

American Idol
The new season of the US reality show promises to hunt out more talent, with Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez on the judging panel.
9pm, OSN First

Live Rugby World Cup (Editor’s pick)
OSN brings you every match of the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
12.30am, OSN Sports 1

X Games Heroes
The X Games are where heroes are made. This series tells the story of these champions and their quest to be the best.
4.05pm, Extreme Sports Channe


Sat 10

Border Security
Follow Australia’s customs and immigration officials as they work to protect their borders from drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and potential terrorists.
5pm, Discovery Channel

Python Hunters
With cold temperatures in Florida putting a freeze on python hunting, the team heads to Louisiana to conduct research on invasive reptile species.
6pm, Nat Geo Wild

Romantic Comedy
Two of the finest comic actors, Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen, star as successful writing partners whose timing is perfect on stage but amusingly pathetic in their love lives.
2.05pm, MGM

Charlie Bartlett
A rich kid becomes the self-appointed psychiatrist to the students of his high school. Starring Robert Downey Jr.
10pm, MBC 2

The Office
Oscar is certain that Angela’s new boyfriend is not all he seems, and Pam tries to make the party fun for Darryl’s daughter.
4pm, OSN Comedy +2

Dr Oz
Get answers to all your health questions in this entertaining show, which offers life-saving information (and nothing is off limits).
5pm, MBC4

Rugby World Cup Matchday
Direct from the OSN studios in Dubai, Jim Rosenthal and a panel of star guests take us through the best of the action from New Zealand.
4pm, OSN Sports 2

European Tour
Coverage of the exciting European PGA Tour, as players compete for the playoffs in this year’s Race to Dubai.
4pm, Fox Sports HD


Sun 11

9/11: 10 Years On
The story of the rebuilding of Ground Zero. Meet five people whose lives were transformed by the events of 9/11, and how they have learned to rebuild their lives.
4.30pm, History Channel

Banged Up Abroad
Mark Wedeven attempts to cross the notorious Darien Gap to Colombia.
5.30pm, Nat Geo Adventure

500 Days of Summer
Romantic comedy with Zooey Deschanel about a woman who doesn’t believe in true love.
5pm, OSN Movies Comedy

Long Weekend
Horror. A relationship deteriorates during a camping weekend and a couple’s abuse of nature is avenged by ‘nature’ itself.
7pm, OSN Premiere

Scrubs
The doctors reunite to teach med school to a new set of students, but JD isn’t sure whether he can make a difference and connect with any of his students.
3pm, Fox

MasterChef Australia
Ordinary people compete to be the one and only MasterChef.
4pm, Fox

Live One-Day International Cricket
OSN brings you the very best in world cricket action.
1.15pm, OSN Sports 3

LPGA Tour
Event coverage from the ladies’ golf tour, showcasing some of the world’s best female players.
2pm, Fox Sports HD


Mon 12

City Chic
From fashion to food, New York is unrivalled in its creativity, energy and pure adrenaline. Tonight, see what makes New York style one of a kind.
9.20pm, Discovery Science

Culture Shock
Discover clean, green Singapore’s multicultural and multi-racial society.
10.30pm, Travel Channel

Bad Boys II
Action comedy with Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. Two loose-cannon cops come up against a dangerous drugs kingpin.
9pm, OSN Action HD

Vantage Point
Eight strangers with different views try to solve the assassination attempt plot on the president.
10.15pm, MBC 2

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Popular daytime talk show featuring musical performers, audience participation games and segments focusing on real people with extraordinary stories.
Noon, OSN First +2

Make It or Break It
Competitive gymnasts are put to the test in the Rocky Mountains.
7pm, Fox

Big Ten Sports
The college football game of the week from the Big Ten Conference.
4pm, Fox Sports

NRL Premiership
Expect more bruising rugby league action directly from Down Under.
7.30pm, OSN Sports 2


Tue 13

How Do They Do It?
How do daredevil pilots perform aerobatic stunts at supersonic speeds without crashing? Find out this and more tonight.
9.45am, Discovery Channel

Dogs 101
Take a walk in the paws of beautiful, adventurous pets.
11.05am, Animal Planet

The Order
Action thriller starring Heath Ledger as a young priest sent to Rome to investigate the death of the head of his order. He soon finds himself plunged into a mystery.
3pm, OSN Action HD

Sweet Liberty
Comedy about the American Revolution. Michelle Pfeiffer stars.
5.45pm, OSN Movies Festival

The Closer
The arrest of a drug addict exposes a questionable rehab facility and leads Brenda’s squad on a race to find a missing woman.
1pm, OSN First

Friends
The first episode of this beloved sitcom. Rachel leaves Barry at the altar, meets the gang, and moves in with Monica.
9pm, OSN Comedy +2

Fight Girls
Take an inside look at the lives of seven hard-hitting female fighters who risk it all to win the National Champions belt in Muay Thai.
1.45pm, Extreme Sports Channel

SPL Highlights
All the highlights from this week’s Scottish football matches.
2.30pm, OSN Sports 2


Wed 14

Cake Boss
Reality show following one of the world’s most successful cake artists and his family as they take on new cake challenges.
11.05am, Discovery Channel

I Almost Got Away With It

Discover how criminals nearly escaped without getting caught.
11pm, Investigation Discovery

Tron: Legacy
The disappearance of a brilliant computer programmer (Jeff Bridges) leads his son to search for him in the computer world.
3.30pm, OSN Movies HD

The Nutty Professor
Comedy with Eddie Murphy. Grandson Julius Kelp gets his grandfather’s secret elixir and unleashes his alter ego.
4.15pm, OSN Cinema +2

Cougar Town
Bobby is given a chance to play golf for free and Andy offers to be Laurie’s wingman.
1pm, OSN Comedy +2

Supernatural
Balthazar has altered history and stopped the Titanic from sinking. She now sets her sights on Dean and Sam.
9pm, OSN First HD

Trans World Sport
Popular weekly round-up of sports action from around the globe, plus profiles of rising stars.
10am, OSN Sports 3

Futbol Mundial
Weekly topical magazine show offering unique insight into the news and stories of the week in world football.
3.30pm, OSN Sports 3