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Saturday Dec 22
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11:00 The Toy Box
Inventors present their ideas for new toys to a panel of mentors, then a panel of kids. Tonight: life-Size construction tubes, a new board game, a therapy doll and lightbox terrier.
11:55 800 Words
George is recruited as a reluctant accomplice in the secret search for Woody's ex-Wife. Shay goes to the dark side after her sudden breakup with Ike.

12:55 The Hotel Inspector
Alex Polizzi faces one of her toughest challenges in Bude, Cornwall, where she sets out to help Trevor Rounding, the owner of the Atlantic House Hotel, who has a reputation for hiding from his guests.
1:55 Homemade
Season Finale: in Pukekohe, Michelle loves to cook for her family - except she has to close her oven with a broom. the HOMEmade team have grand plans for this family.
2:55 New Secret Life of... 4 Year Olds
Special offering an intimate and fascinating window into the tears, tantrums and triumphs that unfold when children of 4 years old meet each other for the very first time.
4:00 Jamie's Quick and Easy Christmas
5:00 The Chase
It's game on as teams attempt to answer quick-fire questions in a 60-Second round, with each correct answer earning them £1,000!

6:00 1 News
The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.
7:00 The X Factor UK
Results Show: the anticipated live shows continue and each of the remaining contestants will sing their hearts out live on stage with judges Simon, Louis, Robbie and Ayda behind the judges' desk.
8:00 Lotto
8:05 The X Factor UK Continued
Results Show: the anticipated live shows continue and each of the remaining contestants will sing their hearts out live on stage with judges Simon, Louis, Robbie and Ayda behind the judges' desk.
8:10 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Go behind the scenes of some of the most extraordinary hotels in the world. Tonight, experience the Fogo Island Inn on a rocky, sea-Sprayed outpost of remote Fogo Island in Newfoundland.
9:20 Mrs Brown's Boys
Agnes goes on a diet after her family comments about her weight, but soon realises how difficult it will be to lay off the fish and chips.
10:00 Call the Midwife
Dr Turner helps the Mullucks cope with the stresses of caring for a disabled child as the terrible legacy of thalidomide becomes apparent and Nurse Crane faces an unexpected crisis.

12:20 The Family
S1 E10 in an ironic twist, Hank believes he has key evidence to help Nina solve Adam's case, and, more importantly, make himself a hero.
1:10 Coronation Street Catch-Up
A grief-Stricken Peter fights old demons. Aidan and Alya's plans for Underworld collapse. Tracy gets Steve into the Christmas spirit.
3:05 Infomercials
5:30 The Key of David
6:00 Mastermind
It's the first of the four Mastermind semi-Finals and first up tonight is Auckland secondary school teacher Mike Nahu, answering questions on the Films of Clint Eastwood'.
6:35 Fishy Business
Join Adam Clancey and friends as they take off on amazing fishing trips in New Zealand and around the world. If you are into fishing, diving or the great outdoors this show is for you!
7:00 Tiny House Nation
John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin travel across America showing off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them.
7:45 Tagata Pasifika
In this Tagata Pasifika Christmas Special, our reporters bring you stories of how the spirit of Kilisimasi is alive and well in our communities.
8:15 Praise be
Chris Nichol presents a programme of hymns and carols for the third Sunday in Advent.
8:45 Topp Country
The Topps' visit Fay and Joe Gock, the first to grow rhubarb for the NZ market; we meet a couple whose whanau have lived off puha and seafood for centuries; and find out what is super about avocados.
9:15 Our Big Blue Backyard
New Zealand's Poor Knights Islands is considered one of the world's top dive sites and for good reason, with a rich collection of extraordinary characters and bizarre behaviours.
10:05 Moving Out with Tamati
Tamati Coffey follows the fortunes of City dwellers as they attempt to forge new futures in Provincial NZ. Tonight, Tamati meets Belinda and Luis Lima who are selling up and heading to Whangamata.
10:30 Waka Huia
He's the boy that was picked on at school, but after a year of boxing classes it all changed for Moki Raroa.
11:00 Attitude
Five-year-Old Oskar was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. We delve into the wonderfully curious world of this Little Dude and his parents.
11:30 Dream Catchers
Factual series that reveals some of our most successful expats, what motivates them and what it is about them as New Zealanders that makes them stand out from the crowd.
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10:30 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Ashley wants to date teen idol, Little T - but can she get her dad to agree?
11:10 Alone Together
New Series: Esther and Benji are best friends, who want to be accepted by the vain, status-Obsessed culture of Los Angeles. They've got each other's back, even when they've got nobody else.
11:45 Take Me Out
Christmas Celebrity Special: Braving the Love Lift in this episode are comedian Keith Lemon, journalist Matt Johnson and actor Joe Swash.

12:45 This is Us
S2 E12 Fresh out of rehab, Kevin tries for a new routine; Kate clears a hurdle shopping for wedding dresses; a trip into William's past leads Randall to make a decision about his family's future.
1:40 Siren
S1 E4 When the military facility goes on high alert, Chris manages to escape, but he's not the only one who gets out.
2:30 Project Runway New Zealand
Series Finale: the top three designers put the final touches on their collections. Only one designer will be crowned New Zealand's first ever Project Runway winner. Who will it be?
3:35 The Great Kiwi Bake Off
Season Finale: After 10 weeks of tough competition in the Bake Off tent it all comes down to this - who will be crowned the winner?
5:00 Travel Guides
Six groups of ordinary Aussies take on the job of travel critics, rating and reviewing their experience in some of the world's hottest travel spots. Today, it's Tokyo, Japan.

6:00 The Middle
S7 E10 Frankie decides to skip going to church and watch a Christmas Eve service at home on TV, but a string of events make their evening anything but peaceful.
6:30 The Big Bang Theory
S3 E11 a visit from Leonard's mother delights Sheldon and horrifies Leonard. Guest starring Christine Baranski.
7:00 MOVIE: Norm of the North
Norm (Rob Schneider) the polar bear doesn't know how to hunt, but he does possess the unique ability to talk to humans. When a real estate development threatens his Arctic home, he must take action!
8:40 MOVIE: Ghosts of Girlfriends..
...Past. While attending his brother's wedding, a serial womanizer is haunted by the ghosts of his past girlfriends. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Emma Stone.
10:40 MOVIE: The Hitchhiker's...
...Guide to the Galaxy. Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass, everyman Arthur Dent is whisked off by his eccentric friend Ford Prefect who is really an alien.

12:50 MOVIE: Winter's Tale
A thief falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her. Starring Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe.
2:55 Mike Tyson Mysteries
S2 E5 a brother and sister struggle making a decision about putting their elderly father in a nursing home.
3:10 Scandal
S5 E3, E4 Huge repercussions await Olivia and Fitz. Meanwhile, Mellie calls on an old pal to secure what she wants.
4:40 Baby Daddy
Danny and Ben are eager to find out the sex of the baby, even though Riley would prefer it to be a surprise.
5:30 Beyond Explore
6:00 Paw Patrol
No job is too big, and no pup too small! Ryder and the rescue dogs are up for the challenge, protecting their community one paw at a time.
6:25 Thomas & Friends
Choo choo! the iconic blue tank engine is coming to your station. Join Thomas and friends for all new adventures.
6:35 Sofia the First
Join Princess Sofia for magical adventures!
7:00 Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks
A single dad has his hands full raising six rambunctious chipmunks in this animated comedy.
7:10 Chuggington: Little Trainees
Join the adventures of three young trainee engines!
7:15 Powerpuff Girls
Buttercup takes her game-winning mini-Golf ball, in spite of ominous warnings of dire consequences.
7:45 K.C. Undercover
When K.C. tells her family and the Organization that Brady is an enemy spy with the Alternate, the Coopers secretly work with Marisa to set a new plan in motion to catch him.
8:05 Legendary
8:09 The Vloggingtons
The Vloggingtons
8:12 Wild Eyes
8:16 Young Ocean Explorers
Young Ocean Explorers
8:20 MOVIE: DC Super Hero Girls 1
Featuring DC Comics' most powerful and diverse line-Up of female characters exploring what teen life is like as a Super Hero!
9:40 Teen Titans Go!
Robin tries to teach the Titans valuable life lessons by reading them fairytales, but the others co-Opt his stories and spin them into their own twisted yarns.
10:00 MOVIE: Stand By Me
Four young friends are about to realise there are places where you can't go alone, discoveries which can only be shared & times when the best thing in life is a special buddy. Starring River Phoenix.
11:30 MOVIE: A Christmas Carol
Miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who warn him that he will suffer a terrible fate if he does not give up his greedy ways. Starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman and Colin Firth.
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10:25 Survivor: Kaoh Rong
Final. the winner is announced and everybody returns for the reunion. S32 Ep15
11:20 Restaurant Revolution
Today: Teams from around Australia must pitch their restaurant concepts. with a challenge prize pool of $100,000, the judges will decide where they want to allocate the money. S1 Ep1

12:35 Face Off
New Episode. the competition intensifies as the six remaining artists create original sea monsters, with the help of an industry expert in next week's elimination challenge on the line. S13 Ep7
1:30 9JKL
A newly divorced, out-of-Work actor moves home to New York, where he lives in an apartment between his doting, meddlesome parents and his successful surgeon brother. S1 Ep1
2:00 New Girl
Nervous about Ruth's interview at a prestigious pre-School, Schmidt recruits Jess to help her prepare. Meanwhile, Winston prepares to confront his fear of testifying in court. S7 Ep3
2:30 Fresh Off the Boat
When Jessica tries to sleep off a bad flu, Louis and the boys splurge on a PPV wrestling match that she would never allow. S3 Ep18
2:55 The Goldbergs
Beverly confronts Couch Mellor. Geoff and Erica struggle with their long distance relationship. S5 Ep3
3:25 Drop the Mic
New Episode. Wayne Brady is known for being quick on his feet, but what will he do when country singer Jake Owen tips his hat in the name of beef?
3:55 Agent Cody Banks
To his family and friends, Cody Banks is a typical teen. But he has a secret - he's actually part of a secret teen CIA program. Starring Frankie Muniz and Hilary Duff. (2003)

6:00 Newshub Live
Newshub Live at 6pm presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
7:00 Rise of the Guardians
When an evil spirit tries to take over the world, immortal Guardians like Santa Claus and Jack Frost must join forces to protect the hopes, beliefs and the imagination of children. (2012)
8:55 Ghost Town
Ricky Gervais stars in this romantic comedy about a dentist who dies briefly during routine dental surgery and gains the ability to see the dead who ask him for help in contacting the living. (2008)
11:00 Happy Christmas
An immature party girl moves in with her brother's family to get over a break-Up and throws their lives out of whack. Starring Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, and Lena Dunham. (2014)

12:50 Infomercials
5:00 Brian Houston
Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV is a half-Hour Christian television program that features Brian's teaching from the Hillsong Church services in Sydney, Australia
5:30 Charles Stanley
6:00 Life TV 194
6:30 Brian Houston
Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV is a half-Hour Christian television program that features Brian's teaching from the Hillsong Church services in Sydney, Australia
7:00 Charles Stanley
8:00 Leading the Way
8:30 Turning Point with David Jeremiah
9:00 R & R
New Episode. How can men escape the toxic aspects of masculinity? Kiri Tamihere-Waititi, Kihi Ririnui and Dietrich Soakai discuss. S3 Ep30
9:30 Both Worlds
Aspiring fashion designer Favour challenges herself to design a fashion collection that is both modern and embraces her Congolese heritage. S6 Ep3
9:55 Arranged
Shaneil puts faith in his family to choose his partner, but is he ready to marry someone he has never been alone with? and Wasim commits to marrying a woman he has met only once. S2 Ep3
10:45 The Great NZ Dance Masala
The five top dance groups go head to head for a chance to continue in the competition. for one group their journey will be over. S1 Ep3
11:10 Xventure Family Challenge
Emotions run high as four new teams deal with challenges out of their comfort zones that will test and frustrate the best. S1 Ep3
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10:00 Kawekōrero
We go inside the newsroom as the reporters dissect and discuss the day's news and events.

12:30 Hunting Aotearoa Best of Series
Showcasing the very best bits of Hunting Aotearoa, with the well-Known hunters, wildest catches and the inside tips and tricks.
1:00 2018 the Pits TV
Speedway racing from tracks around New Zealand - covering multiple classes. (RP)
2:00 Schick Basketball Championship 2018
Coverage of the 2018 Secondary Schools Basketball Nationals.
3:00 Babe
Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. (1995)
5:00 My Country Song
Hosted by country music legend Dennis Marsh and NZ Gold Guitar winner Saelyn Guyton, My Country Song provides a platform for musicians to showcase their talent.

5:30 Te Kāea
Presenters Piripi Taylor, Rahia Timutimu and the experienced team of reporters bring you the daily news, featuring local, national and international stories from a Māori perspective.
6:00 Ngāti Kōhanga Reo Ki Tauranga Moana
Made for the iwi by the iwi, an authentic collection of distinctive kōrero from around the motu. Tonight: Ngāti Kōhanga Reo ki Tauranga Moana.
6:30 Mōteatea
Performances of traditional waiata with an explanation of the origin of the song. (RP)
7:00 The Stage - Haka Fusion
The Stage sees performers do whatever it takes to impress our world-Class judges with their best dance routine, with haka at the heart, for a grand prize of $50,000!
7:30 WWE Raw
Weekly, in-ring flagship program featuring ongoing storylines and unpredictable drama, showcasing the larger-than-Life WWE Raw Superstars.
8:30 Elizabeth
(AO) Witness the early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch. (1998) (RP)
10:45 Hunting Aotearoa
(AO) Today Glen will be hunting around the north of the King Country with Rob Coles and his kids for a birthday hunt.
11:15 Te Kāea
Presenters Piripi Taylor, Rahia Timutimu and the experienced team of reporters bring you the daily news, featuring local, national and international stories from a Māori perspective.
11:45 Māori Television
Māori Television specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. Go to www.Maoritelevision.com for more inf

10:00 My Party Song
My Party Song brings the party to your living room along with your favourite Māori song birds, the Modern Māori Quartet.
10:30 Fresh
Fresh features incredibly talented local Pacific Islanders that contribute towards putting the Pacific on the map.
11:00 Iwi Anthems
Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us, all the while providing entertainment. Tonight: Ngāti Awa.
11:30 The Palace
This series chronicles the blood, sweat and tears as we take an exclusive look inside the lives of world champion dancers from Parris Goebel's crew, the Royal Family.
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11:00 English Premier League Highlights
Prime looks at the best bits of the week's English Premier League games, with highlights of England's top division football teams battling it out to be the champions.

12:00 The Crowd Goes Wild
Want your sports news delivered with extra cheek, minus the dullness? Join the team as they present the best of the day's sports news.
1:00 Crowd Goes Wild Replay
Want your sports news delivered with extra cheek, minus the dullness? Join the team as they present the best of the day's sports news.
2:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Two of England's best-loved scientists, Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Miranda Krestovnikoff are assisted by experts as they shop for antiques around South Wales and South West England.
3:00 Irt Deadliest Roads
The truckers get some entertainment when Tim and G.W. take a turn in a Bolivian wrestling ring. Later, the truckers meet up to recount their time on the Death Road before they head to Peru.
4:00 Flog It!
Antiques experts Elizabeth Talbot and Nick Davies take a ride through the best antiques and collectables that Basingstoke has to offer from the Milestones Museum.
5:00 ADOS Addicted to Fishing
Nicky and Candice are at the helm of New Zealand's largest fishing tournament, taking a look at the three day event and all the exciting catches from anglers who enter.

5:30 Prime News
Join the Prime News team first at 5.30pm, for all the day's top current events, sports news and to see how the weather is in your region.
6:00 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun
Laura Hamilton helps Bev Cameron find a property in Cyprus where the year round sunshine and warm climate will ease the symptoms of her multiple sclerosis.
7:00 Paul & Nick's Big Food Trip New Zealand
The chefs are in Dunedin cooking for descendants of Minister Rutherford Waddell who helped bring about social reforms. on the menu are clams, venison and craft chocolate.
7:30 Red Bull Ignite 7
Join 96 talented young athletes as they take part in the Red Bull Ignite7 experience on their quest to become the next All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens superstar.
8:40 Whose Line is it Anyway?
Join host Clive Anderson as he puts the comedians through a series of games to total the points and announce a winner.
9:10 QI
Stephen Fry mulls over miscellaneous M-Themed matters with his guests Cariad Lloyd, Rhod Gilbert, Noel Fielding and Alan Davies.
9:50 The Coroner
In the season finale, Jane is reconnected with an old school friend when she tries to find out who left a teenage girl to die after a car crash.
10:50 Jericho
With Coates banished from town, nothing can hold back Annie and Johnny's growing relationship. But when a mineshaft collapses, Johnny is left trapped and in danger.
11:50 Nightwatch
Police officers pursue suspected drug dealers, while Keeley saves a group of party goers from a violent schizophrenic.

12:50 Overnight
Prime's regular programming returns at 6am with the best drama, factual, lifestyle and comedy shows, plus free-to-Air sport! Check out primetv.co.nz for details.
6:00 Music and the Spoken Word
Religious programme
7:00 Faith in Action
Religious Programme
7:30 Hour of Power
Religious Programme
8:30 Beyond Today
Religious Programme
9:00 Impact for Life
Religious Programme
9:30 Life TV
Religious Programme
10:00 Running with Fire
Religious Programme
10:30 Sport Box
Missed all the water cooler chat this week? Join Prime as we highlight the past week's local and international sports for passionate Kiwi fans.
11:50 Filler
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