Saturday, February 04 2012

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MORNING

07:25

Shopping from Home

A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home (Consumer)

08:00

The Waltons R

A family misunderstanding prompts Grandpa to walk out, leaving everyone else in a state of shock. Will Geer stars (Drama)

09:00

Hands On TR

An interview with deaf MEP Adam Kosa, and a report on the demolition of the 150 year-old St Joseph's School in Cabra (Factual)

09:30

Holby City; RTÉ News and Weather TR

Maria is determined to have the operation, despite Donna and her parents' misgivings and her limited chance of survival. Oliver only realises that Chrissie was pregnant with his child when she goes through the trauma of miscarriage, while Penny is given an important task, but becomes distracted by a heart transplant Elliot is conducting (Drama)

10:45

Casualty; RTÉ News and Weather T

Jay struggles to cope with work as he returns from his operation, and when his grandmother is brought into the ED following a fall at her care home, he lashes out at the assistant he believes is responsible for the incident. Meanwhile, Polly decides she wants to become a counsellor after helping Hannah Fleet talk about her disfigurement, and Lenny realises the strength of his feelings for Mads. Guest starring Helen Lederer (Absolutely Fabulous) (Drama)

11:50

My Kitchen Rules TR

Cookery show in which five pairs compete to transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant complete with a theme and table decorations. They serve a three-course menu designed to impress their fellow contestants as well as the judges, and at the end of each night receive a score out of 100 that determines whether they make it to the final (Cookery)

AFTERNOON

12:45

RTÉ News and Weather T

The latest stories

12:55

Who Knows Ireland Best? R

Previous Rose of Tralee winners Roisin Egenton, Denise O'Sullivan and Orla O'Shea compete against publicans Aoife Fanning and John and Neil Molloy in a bid to prove their knowledge of the country by guessing how 100 members of the public answered a variety of questions. Hosted by Derek Mooney (Quiz)

13:25

The Nun's Story (1959 PG)

Genre: Drama
Director: Fred Zinnemann
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger, Mildred Dunnock, Beatrice Straight, Rosalie Crutchley

An independent-minded woman enters a convent and develops a gift for medicine, while struggling to curb her rebellious nature. She is sent to the Congo to assist a doctor in his work, but suffers a crisis of faith at the outbreak of the Second World War. Drama, based on Kathryn C Hulme's novel, starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger and Mildred Dunnock
(Drama Film)

16:15

Operation Transformation TR

The leaders try to keep to Karl Henry's training plan, but as the least fit participants to take part in the project they struggle to get in shape for the forthcoming 5km fun run in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. There is also a report from Coombe Women & Infants' University Hospital on the rise of maternal obesity, following one mum-to-be through the difficulties that can affect overweight women during pregnancy

17:15

Nuacht RTÉ; News for the Deaf and European Weather


17:25

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008 U) TP

Genre: Comedy
Director: Raja Gosnell
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Piper Perabo, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia, Edward James Olmos, George Lopez, Luis Guzman, Cheech Marin

Premiere. A pampered pet dog gets separated from her owner, and is left stranded in Mexico struggling to avoid a dognapper and a ferocious Doberman, who are after her diamond collar. Luckily, a courageous German shepherd is on hand to help her get back home. Comedy, starring Piper Perabo and Jamie Lee Curtis, with the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia. Includes The Angelus and RTÉ News: Six One and Weather
(Comedy Film)

EVENING

19:35

Winning Streak T

Geri Maye and Marty Whelan host the National Lottery show, in which five contestants are pitted against each other in a series of games including Cash Cubes, Dare to Share and the Wheel Reveal for the chance to win money. The top prize is 500,000 euros, but players can walk away with more than that depending on how much they bank during the course of the programme (Light)

20:40

RTÉ News and Weather T

The latest stories

21:10

Mrs Brown's Boys T

Agnes tries to make friends with Dermot's mother-in-law Hillary ahead of the baby's birth, and suggests they go out to dinner together. However, the evening comes to an abrupt end for the two feuding matriarchs when expectant mum Maria goes into labour, and the Browns are forced to rush her to hospital. Comedy, written by and starring Brendan O'Carroll. Last in the series (Comedy)

21:45

The Saturday Night Show T

Brendan O'Connor is joined by Paddy Doherty, Sally Bercow, Georgia Salpa and Peter Casey. Plus, stand-up from David McSavage and music by Lisa Hannigan (Talk Show)

23:05

For One Night Only TR

Gay Byrne is joined by singer-songwriter Paul Brady, who reflects on his career through his songs. He discusses his move to America and the role that chance has played in his life. Last in the series (Light)

LATE NIGHT

00:05

RTÉ News and Weather; iWitness

The latest stories

00:10

Lucky You (2007 PG)

Genre: Drama
Director: Curtis Hanson
Cast: Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall, Robert Downey Jr, Horatio Sanz, Debra Messing, Charles Martin Smith, Danny Hoch

Professional poker player Huck has always resented living in the shadow of his father while unwittingly following in the old man's footsteps. He starts to form a relationship with an aspiring singer, but his compulsion to gamble looks set to destroy the relationship as soon as it has begun. Meanwhile, a looming poker tournament sees father and son facing off against each other. Romantic drama, starring Eric Bana, Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr
(Comedy Drama(Film))

02:10

Silent Witness R

Part one of two. Following his recovery from a life-threatening head injury, Leo's first case involves the body of a woman seemingly killed in a fall from a block of derelict flats. A post-mortem indicates suicide, but the investigation is reopened when the pathologist uncovers evidence that the victim was shot before being thrown off the roof, and his suspicions are aroused when DI Neill seems reluctant to pursue the possibility that the deceased was an informant for an undercover police officer

03:15

Silent Witness R

Part two of two. Leo begins to suspect Phil is linked to all the murders after finding Danielle, Alex and Ruth's unidentified lover's blood in a flat. The discovery leads him to the home of Peter Carmody's wife, where he learns her husband has been living under another identity and falsely claiming to be an undercover police officer. Elsewhere, Nikki persuades Harry to investigate the circumstances of his father's suicide. Crime drama, starring William Gaminara, Emilia Fox and Tom Ward

04:10

Murder Call R

Tessa and Steve investigate the death of a museum curator whose personable outward appearance masked a private life littered with sexual indiscretions and money troubles

04:55

Murder Call R

Australian murder mystery drama, starring Lucy Bell and Peter Mochrie as homicide detectives with different approaches to detective work

05:40

EuroNews

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Cast: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone, Richard Griffiths, Helen McCrory, Michael Sthlbarg

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Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Mike Vogel, Reila Aphrodite, John Doman, Ben Shenkman, Samii Ryan, Faith Wladyka, Michelle Nagy, Robert Eckard

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Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng, Anna Popplewell, Michelle Dockery, Cyron Bjørn Melville, Paris Arrowsmith

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