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Friday Jan 16
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8:25 The Hotel Inspector Revisits
The Hotel Inspector: Alex revisits Hasmeeta and Bharat after they revamped their Thai spa and restaurant a year after her first visit. They have added a small bar and Alex shows them how to showcase for maximum profits.
9:20 Build Your Dream Home in the Country
Season Premiere: Mark helps an ex police officer and primary school teacher build their beautiful forever home in the Lancashire countryside.
10:20 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join Grant Denyer in Deal or No Deal, the high pressure, high stakes game of risk versus reward where contestants must beat the Banker to win a huge cash prize of $100,000.
10:50 Hard Quiz
This week, Quizmaster General Tom Gleeson sinks his teeth into the Twilight Saga, Midnight Oil, Danish Kings of England, and Australian railways. Which superfan will hoist the Big Brass Mug?
11:20 Would I Lie to You?
Rob Brydon and team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by guests Chizzy Akudolu, Simon Gregson, Michelle Visage and Henning Wehn. They all reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.
11:55 800 Words. s1 e1
Widower George Turner quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper and buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town.

12:45 Border Patrol
A New Zealand national loses her cool over a permit for her favourite ginseng, an itinerary raises red flags at Immigration and Customs officers find MDMA hidden inside art supplies from France.
1:10 TVNZ1 Quiz
2:00 Infomercials
5:30 Hyundai Country Calendar
Nutting it Out: a Christchurch couple wanting a change after the earthquakes buy a hazelnut orchard and turn their hand to creating an artisan range from their nuts and some grown by others.
6:00 Infomercials
7:30 Dog Squad Puppy School
Alvis takes part in his first police course, the Mobility hounds get to work in their assessments, and Biosecurity matching results are in – will Luigi find his happily ever after?
8:00 Rural Delivery
Reducing sediment in the Hawke’s Bay marine environment; celebrating 100 years of research at the Cawthron Institute; and the Cawthron’s role in developing a world first algae based pain medication.
8:30 Hyundai Country Calendar
A Mountain to Climb: a farming couple make garden and horticultural products from strong wool, creating new uses for sheep fleece and reducing plastic in the environment.
9:00 Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker
The hopeful tenants get to grips with the farm's rich diversity of pasture and woodland.
10:00 The Great British Sewing Bee
It’s Week 8, and the remaining sewers celebrate fashion icons with little black dresses, a shower curtain transformation and smoking jackets.
11:15 Call the Midwife
Season Premiere: the team support a pregnant teenage girl whose parents believe in an immaculate conception. Demonstrations cause havoc for the Nonnatus team, whilst Nancy’s relationship blossoms.

12:30 Make it at Market
Belinda, Becky & Paul: the Repair Shop's Dom Chinea works with a team of business and craft experts to help a group of budding entrepreneurs make a living from their crafting hobby.
1:25 Secrets of Your Big Shop
Ambrose & Ricardo: Dr Michael helps Ricardo and his fiancée Ambrose, who are worried about their health, and investigates the viral garlic sinus cleanse and high street lunch offerings.
2:25 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals
Look back at some of the most dramatic end games in Tipping History, including agonising trades and jackpot counters teetering on the edge.
2:55 Double the Money
The teams attempt to double their £2000. Will a duo be sitting pretty after their make up masterclass? Will a car novice run out of road? and who gets banned from social media?
4:00 The Piano
The search rolls into Leeds train station with a Chopin lover, a boy banging out Ibiza classics for his dad, and a unique performance that stops the station in its tracks
5:00 The Chase
It's game on as teams of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius, who wants to leave them with nothing!

6:00 1news at Six
The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.
6:30 T20 Black Clash
LIVE coverage of the 8th Black Clash from Bay Oval in Tauranga. Team Cricket lead Team Rugby 5 wins to 2 so who will get the victory this year and gain the bragging rights for the next 12 months.
10:30 Mr Bates vs the Post Office. s1 e4
Series Final: the concluding part of the drama series. Up against the might of the Post Office and its legal team, Alan and the JFSA must once again fight to prove their own honesty.
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8:35 The Big Fat Quiz Best Bits
From James Corden and Sean Lock to Rose Matafeo and Jonathan Ross, this special compilation episode looks back on 20 years of Big Fat Quizzing with Jimmy Carr and some dream team celebrity duos.
9:40 Rob and Romesh vs
Restaurants Second Course: Rob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues to opening night.
10:40 Stranded on Honeymoon Island UK
Three more couples get hitched on Honeymoon Island and leap into their stranded life together. But while it’s paradise for some of the honeymooners, one couple fail to ignite.
11:55 Hell's Kitchen
The top eight chefs will begin the week with an international cuisine challenge; they will be assigned a cuisine to inspire a dish.

12:50 The Fortune Hotel
Stephen Mangan hosts as a massive twist changes everything and the guests get personal in a devious Room Service game and rapid on a river for a thrilling Day Trip challenge.
1:40 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
2:05 Infomercials
3:05 Taken. s2 e16
Viceroy: Series Final: with Hart in danger, the team must find a way to stop Ramsey before his plan to assassinate a senator starts a war with international terrorists.
3:45 The Voice USA
LIVE Semi Finals Top 12 Performances: the top 12 artists perform LIVE for the first time in front of coaches Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend and Reba McEntire for their spot in the LIVE semi final.
6:00 The Imagination Machine
Volcano: with the help of their big imaginations and a cardboard box, siblings Ella, Lucy and Blaze explore the wonders of the ancient world and beyond.
6:15 Gus the Itsy Bitsy Knight
Glow and Tell Crystal Ball: Astride his electric pony, wielding a laser sword, little Gus is out to prove that a brave heart can overcome anything.
6:35 Alma's Way
Alma's Book Swap/ Finders Keepers: Six year old Alma, a Puerto Rican girl who lives with her family in the Bronx, learns to think for herself, making mistakes and finding solutions along the way.
7:00 Master Moley
Double Oh Moley: the adventures of an optimistic and charming young mole in his underground home beneath Windsor Castle.
7:25 Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
The Surge: Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane must master their elemental powers and Spinjitzu weapons to protect the land of Ninjago, which also has an underworld.
7:50 Beyblade X
Dread Dragon: Four beybladers and their genius friend travel the world as team 'Bladebreakers' to win a championship, realising there's much more at stake on the go.
8:10 Transformers: Earthspark
The Need for Read: After the end of the Transformers' war, the Malto family moves to Witwicky, Pennsylvania, to start a new life but their lives soon get entangled with a group of Terran Transformers.
8:35 Fright Krewe
The Return: An ancient prophecy and a Voodoo Queen put misfit teens in charge of saving New Orleans from the biggest demonic threat it’s faced in almost two centuries.
9:00 The Gamers 2037
The Beginning of the End: in a dystopian near future, gaming is banned and three former friends must overcome their differences and beat an unbeatable A.I. controlled game, or risk becoming trapped in the machine forever.
9:25 The Voice U.S.A.
The Blinds Part 5: Coaches Adam Levine, Michael Bublé, Kelsea Ballerini and John Legend all vie to discover and coach the next singing phenomenon on the fifth and final night of blind auditions.
11:00 The Dog House. s5 e4
Wood Green helps find pups for an aspiring musician, a family facing a difficult diagnosis, and a married couple struggling after the loss of their beloved dog.

12:00 Junior Bake Off
It's Pastry Day and the last chance for the first heat of bakers to make it through to Finals Week, as they create vegetable 'tartwork'. Whose choux will see them through?
1:00 Renters
In Ōtautahi/ Christchurch, Pru and Lynda inspect an ordinary house with an astonishing list of issues, and it’s a rental horror story for Property Manager Hollie in Dairy Flat.
1:30 The Graham Norton Show
Chris Pratt, Cynthia Erivo, Dawn French and Rob Beckett join Graham on his sofa. with music from singer songwriter Jack Savoretti.
2:30 Australian Survivor: Australia vs the World
Season Finale: in the epic finale, the final four survivors face off in a brutal immunity challenge. Alliances shift and someone falls short of the end.
4:10 AA Insurance Location Location Location NZ
Week Seven: the Payne whānau are desperate for our experts help, they’re ready to make a big move but have no idea where to start while Karensa knows what she wants but will she be priced out of the market?
5:10 Sullivan's Crossing. s2 e2
A Storm is Brewing: Maggie searches for clues as to what’s causing Sully’s condition as she struggles to make a decision about her own future.

6:05 The Big Bang Theory
The Birthday Synchronciity: Amy's desire to have an intimate night with Sheldon on her birthday is interrupted by Bernadette going into labour! S10 E11
7:00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition
Nepal (Pokhara): Eleven remaining celebrity teams race across Nepal to the capital, Kathmandu. Teams are pushed to the limit facing a terrifying descent down a mountain before consuming some local delicacies.
8:00 Lotto
8:05 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition Continued
Nepal (Pokhara): Eleven remaining celebrity teams race across Nepal to the capital, Kathmandu. Teams are pushed to the limit facing a terrifying descent down a mountain before consuming some local delicacies.
8:30 America's Got Talent
Auditions 3: the judges are shocked by how many Season 20 auditions bring new firsts to the AGT stage; from an aerialist duo flying under a water rig to the first robot dog boy band, week three makes show history.
10:15 Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters
Line of Terror: the celebrities fend off circling reef sharks without the safety of a cage, Helen faces her fear of the sea, and Ade has an equipment failure while surrounded by sharks.
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8:50 Vinnie Jones in the Country
Pay it Forward: Vinnie runs out of jobs on the farm and boredom kicks in. But a visit from the 'Crazy Gang' creator Dave Bassett inspires him to do more for others.
9:50 Alert: Missing Persons Unit
Bus 447: a call comes in reporting the disappearance of an entire city bus full of students on a field trip.
10:50 The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher
Blood on the Eyes: When an unknown body surfaces in the icy East River, Barbara Butcher joins detectives in a race to reconstruct the victim's identity using the few fragile clues left behind.
11:50 Infomercials
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9:35 Supermarket Stakeout
Market Meltdown: Host Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes the competing chefs to a parking lot party at Bristol Farms in Calabasas, CA. the chefs stake out shoppers for a weekend brunch.
10:35 The Zoo
Handsome Hog: Howie the rescued wallaby is ready to be relocated to Arizona. Plus, red river hogs are paired for breeding and Jaffa the penguin undergoes eye surgery.
11:35 Cupcake Wars
The Wizard of Oz: There's no place like home as four cupcake bakers face off for the chance to celebrate the re release of the Wizard of Oz and the $10,000 prize.

12:35 Unsellable Houses
Colourfully Crafted: a couple need to update their mother's rambler for sale. Leslie worries the eclectic design plan will repel buyers, and Lyndsay gets a second opinion.
1:35 Celebrity IOU
Melissa McCarthy's Hero Home Makeover: Melissa McCarthy visits Chicago to give back to her aunt and uncle, both retired cops, creating an upstairs retreat and a downstairs man cave.
2:35 The Golden Bachelorette: Episode 2
Joan's suitors settle into the bachelor mansion and prepare for a week of dates, including a group date down memory lane to relive their senior prom and the Second Annual Golden Talent Showcase.
4:30 The Floor US
I Did not See That Coming: Hosted by Rob Lowe, 'The Floor' is the ultimate trivia battle in which 81 contestants stand on 81 squares on a massive game show floor, competing for a whopping grand prize.

5:30 Suburgatory
Catch and Release: Lisa decides to propose to Malik (MAESTRO HARRELL), Tessa fights for Ryan (PARKER YOUNG) and George fears his girlfriend (NATASHA LEGGERO) is rude.
6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 The Floor US
You Can Run but You Can't Hide: Hosted by Rob Lowe, 'The Floor' is the ultimate trivia battle in which 81 contestants stand on 81 squares on a massive game show floor, competing for a whopping grand prize.
7:30 The Traitors UK: Episode 6
As the game reaches the half way point, are the players inching closer to uncovering the Traitors? the mission encourages everyone to reflect on their time in the castle.
8:50 MOVIE: I Don't Know How She Does it
Kate Reddy constantly struggles to manage her work and family. When a friend offers her a better job, she is torn between settling for a better wage and her children. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker (2011)
10:40 Doom Patrol
Orqwith Patrol: Jane ropes Cliff into hunting for their longevities; Vic gives Deric his own superhero moment by taking on the Scissormen.
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9:00 Amelie
A whimsical romantic comedy about a young woman who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while struggling with her own isolation.
11:02 Whakaata Māori
Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

6:30 Kori Club
Kori Club is a captivating series for 0 8 year olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Māori.
6:36 Mahi Pai
The reddest Aorangi in the Solar System, join Ihi as he learns how Matawhero gets its colour.
6:45 Binnabånnas - Te Reo
Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three year old.
6:53 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:05 Island of Mystery
Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone lined fort.
7:13 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:24 Kia Mau
A fun sing along Māori performing arts series for children.
7:33 Te Pamu Kumara
Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. the tupu are dying and Tai pushes past her fear of her matakitetanga.
7:46 Fly My Pepeha
Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of New Zealand and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions.
7:58 2026 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships
Whakaata Māori presents LIVE coverage of the 2026 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships.

1:58 Someday Stories
A young New Zealander and her mother LIVE with grief in a toxic environment can the river and their relationship be saved?
2:09 The Outlook for Someday
A symbolic film about social diversity and inclusion.
2:15 Piri's Tiki Tour
All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around New Zealand meeting up with locals.
2:40 Nomad
Kahu casts his net for whitebait, fishes for tuna with an old family friend, and joins Hui Ā Iwi in Kaikōura, celebrating Ngāi Tahu identity and connection.
3:10 Takaro Tribe
Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0 6 years olds. Series 4 focuses on the environment and the Takaro Tribe become baby eco warriors, carrying magical backpacks.
3:39 Mauri Reo Mauri Ora Kura Tuatahi
Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and educating Kura Tuatahi.
4:05 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Kōhanga Reo National Trust co chair, Raneira Procter, reveals how Māori in the Gisborne area disputed the establishment of its first Kura Kaupapa Māori, while also sharing the work that he is doing for te reo Māori.
4:17 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Tairāwhiti Museum Curator, Tapunga Nepe is helping revive te reo Māori amongst his people of Rongowhakaata.
4:29 Mauri Reo Mauri Ora
Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences.
4:52 Whiua Te Paatai
Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions.
5:21 Mauri Reo Mauri Ora
Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences.

6:00 Kids Dont Come with a Manual
Takoha is a kid who is bright and full of beans but his parents suspect he may have ADHD. They are unsure about getting him tested and want to understand how they can better support him.
6:30 Kaitangata Twitch
A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. the island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late?
7:00 Red Earth Uncovered
Red Earth Uncovered is a half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages and relevance to both archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.
7:30 Mirror Mirror
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
9:20 Cliffhanger
Sylvester Stallone plays a mountain rescue specialist lured back into the Rockies to help what seem to be plane crash survivors—but discovers a criminal gang after a lost $100 million in mob loot.
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7:30 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
An inventor creates a machine that can turn water into food, but an accident causes havoc.
9:30 A-League Men: Mcy v AFC R13
Replay: a League: Men 2025/2026: Melbourne City v Auckland FC R13: Coverage of a League Men 2025/26 Round 13 as Melbourne City take on Auckland FC at AAMI Park, Australia.

12:00 Milf Manor
Milf I'm a Big Boy Now: a new duo moves in and shakes things up. Stefany's mixed signals cause the men she's juggling to fight. While several mums have their eye on one man.
1:00 Infomercials
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8:00 Moe & Friends
Goodbye: Frank organises a surprise party for Gwen the Godwit, but he's in for a surprise himself.
8:15 Moe & Friends
Sunglasses: Moe finds a pair of sunglasses, and is invited to a cool party by Steve the Stag Beetle.
8:30 The Drawing Show
Cloud: Penny's fluffy cloud drawing feels like it's missing something. with help from the audience, she gives it a unique twist.
8:35 The Drawing Show
Zombie: Much to Mark's dismay, Penny excitedly draws a zombie. as it turns out, this undead creature has an appetite for something unexpected!
8:40 Kiri and Lou
Company: Kiri wakes up one morning to find all her friends have disappeared.
8:45 Kiri and Lou
Footifoota: Lou invokes an ancient rule of the forest.
8:50 Extreme Cake Sports
Swiss Roll Love: Delicate Swiss rolls are the challenge for the bakers. Meanwhile, the athletes return serves sent from a tennis ball throwing robot, and the serves will only get faster and faster!
9:15 My Favourite Dead Person
Constance Barnicoat: Journalist, interpreter, activist, and mountaineer Constant Barnicoat was a quadruple threat. However, she most importantly fought to normalise women wearing trousers!
9:25 My Favourite Dead Person
Joan Wiffen: Season 3 premiere: Meet the fossil hunter who proved dinosaurs once roamed New Zealand. with no formal training, Joan Wiffen changed our understanding of New Zealand history.
9:35 Kea Kids News: Episode 27
Today on Kea Kids News: Barbies Barbies Barbies! a sharkproof suit?! Fashion made of rubbish! and it's toy review time!
10:00 Infomercials
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12:00 The 100k Drop: Episode 59
Contestants are given a stack of cash at the start of the game, and they must answer questions correctly to hold on to it. with each incorrect answer, money is lost through a trapdoor.
1:00 ASB Classic Men's Tennis: D5 Highlights
Tennis: ASB Classic Men's International Highlights Day 5: Highlights from Day 5 of the 2026 ASB Classic Women’s International Tennis at the ASB Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland.
2:00 LIVE: ASB Classic Men's Tennis: Final
LIVE: Tennis: ASB Classic Men's International: Final: LIVE coverage of the 2026 ASB Classic Men's International Tennis. Tune in for the Final from the ASB Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland.
4:30 A-league Men: Mcy v AFC R13 Ext Highlights
Extended Highlights: a League: Men 2025/2026: Melbourne City v Auckland FC R13: Extended highlights of a League Men 2025/26 Round 13 as Melbourne City take on Auckland FC at AAMI Park, Australia.
5:00 AO Originals: Ambition
Originals: Ambition: AMBITION is the story of tennis’ fearless new breed rewriting the rules on the sport’s biggest stage with Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, Swiatek and a wave of hungry young challengers...

6:00 Pointless Australia: Episode 116
Hosted by Mark Humphries and Andrew Rochford, contestants answer questions across a range of topics. However, unlike conventional game shows, the aim is to score as few points as possible.
6:30 Pointless Australia: Episode 117
Hosted by Mark Humphries and Andrew Rochford, contestants answer questions across a range of topics. However, unlike conventional game shows, the aim is to score as few points as possible.
7:00 Upon the Land We Stand
David Ellis and Karyn Fenton Ellis: David Ellis has been leading the way in New Zealand horse racing for decades. We visit David and his wife, Karyn, at Te Akau Stud, and meet some of the younger generation of horse...
7:30 Limitless Win UK: Episode 5
Hosted by Ant and Dec, Limitless Win is a unique game show that gets pairs of contestants to climb a money ladder that never, ever ends. Tonight's episode features best friends Terri and...
8:30 Return to Paradise
Apex Predator: DI Mackenzie Clarke's fellow officers are surprised to find her still in Dolphin Cove, secretly grappling with the fact that she still has feelings for her former fiance, Glenn.
9:30 The Juror
Juror, The: When Annie is chosen as a juror on the trial of a mafia kingpin, she's threatened to sway the jury in favour of the mob.
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