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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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7:00 AM |
Leo Schofield in conversation |
In this Ovation exclusive, Leo Schofield visits the sensational Waltz King of Europe at his Maastricht castle. Also dubbed the Modern King of Waltz and the King of Romance, Andre Rieu has taken the world by storm. |
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7:30 AM |
Andre's Greatest Moments: Romance |
Andre performs some of the most moving moments of his musical career, including songs Greensleeves, Edelweiss and Send in the Clowns. |
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8:30 AM |
The Crown Prince |
Part 2 of 2. The Crown Prince, featuring an illustrious cast including Omar Sharif, Christian Clavier and Alexandra Vandernoot, is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of glittering late 19th-century Habsburg Vienna. |
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10:00 AM |
Basquiat |
The dramatic true story of the meteoric rise of young artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, from poverty to rising star of the 1960’s art world. Stars Benicio del Toro and David Bowie as Andy Warhol. |
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12:00 PM |
Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts |
From 1958 to 1972, Leonard Bernstein produced a series of one-hour programs devoted to the introduction of music to young people. Bernstein’s approach and style, delivery and illustration are exemplary. |
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1:00 PM |
Leo Schofield in conversation |
In this Ovation exclusive, Leo Schofield visits the sensational Waltz King of Europe at his Maastricht castle. Also dubbed the Modern King of Waltz and the King of Romance, Andre Rieu has taken the world by storm. |
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1:30 PM |
Andre's Greatest Moments: Romance |
Andre performs some of the most moving moments of his musical career, including songs Greensleeves, Edelweiss and Send in the Clowns. |
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2:30 PM |
The Crown Prince |
Part 2 of 2. The Crown Prince, featuring an illustrious cast including Omar Sharif, Christian Clavier and Alexandra Vandernoot, is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of glittering late 19th-century Habsburg Vienna. |
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4:00 PM |
Basquiat |
The dramatic true story of the meteoric rise of young artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, from poverty to rising star of the 1960’s art world. Stars Benicio del Toro and David Bowie as Andy Warhol. |
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6:00 PM |
Cosmos |
Dr Sagan takes viewers on a look at the red planet through the eyes of science fiction authors and then through the unblinking eyes of two Viking spacecraft that have sent back thousands of pictures of the stunning Martian landscape. |
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7:15 PM |
Contacts Collection |
The Great Tradition of Reportage: This documentary series explores the greatest contemporary photographers of our time. French artist Robert Doisneau is noted for his frank and often humorous depictions of Parisian street life. |
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7:30 PM |
Nat King Cole: The Unforgettable |
Tracing his life from his beginnings as a Baptist minister's son, the film uses archive material of Nat's early days with the Nat 'King' Cole Trio, solo appearances, rare home movies and sound recordings of his famous hits. |
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8:30 PM |
Robin and Marian |
Romantic adventure stars Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as the legendary lovers Robin Hood and Maid Marion who reunite twenty years after their first meeting. Now the mother superior of a nunnery, Marion finds herself drawn to her old love. |
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10:30 PM |
The Celtic Tenors: Live in Concert |
A debut showcase of the dynamic Irish trio. James, Matthew and Niall sing both traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish songs as well as classical opera and operetta tunes. Accompanied by the Gaelforce dance group. |
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12:00 AM |
Nat King Cole: The Unforgettable |
Tracing his life from his beginnings as a Baptist minister's son, the film uses archive material of Nat's early days with the Nat 'King' Cole Trio, solo appearances, rare home movies and sound recordings of his famous hits. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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7:15 AM |
Contacts Collection |
The Great Tradition of Reportage: This documentary series explores the greatest contemporary photographers of our time. French artist Robert Doisneau is noted for his frank and often humorous depictions of Parisian street life. |
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7:30 AM |
Nat King Cole: The Unforgettable |
Tracing his life from his beginnings as a Baptist minister's son, the film uses archive material of Nat's early days with the Nat 'King' Cole Trio, solo appearances, rare home movies and sound recordings of his famous hits. |
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8:30 AM |
Robin and Marian |
Romantic adventure stars Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as the legendary lovers Robin Hood and Maid Marion who reunite twenty years after their first meeting. Now the mother superior of a nunnery, Marion finds herself drawn to her old love. |
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10:30 AM |
The Celtic Tenors: Live in Concert |
A debut showcase of the dynamic Irish trio. James, Matthew and Niall sing both traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish songs as well as classical opera and operetta tunes. Accompanied by the Gaelforce dance group. |
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12:00 PM |
Cosmos |
Dr Sagan takes viewers on a look at the red planet through the eyes of science fiction authors and then through the unblinking eyes of two Viking spacecraft that have sent back thousands of pictures of the stunning Martian landscape. |
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1:15 PM |
Contacts Collection |
The Great Tradition of Reportage: This documentary series explores the greatest contemporary photographers of our time. French artist Robert Doisneau is noted for his frank and often humorous depictions of Parisian street life. |
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1:30 PM |
Nat King Cole: The Unforgettable |
Tracing his life from his beginnings as a Baptist minister's son, the film uses archive material of Nat's early days with the Nat 'King' Cole Trio, solo appearances, rare home movies and sound recordings of his famous hits. |
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2:30 PM |
Robin and Marian |
Romantic adventure stars Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn as the legendary lovers Robin Hood and Maid Marion who reunite twenty years after their first meeting. Now the mother superior of a nunnery, Marion finds herself drawn to her old love. |
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4:30 PM |
The Celtic Tenors: Live in Concert |
A debut showcase of the dynamic Irish trio. James, Matthew and Niall sing both traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish songs as well as classical opera and operetta tunes. Accompanied by the Gaelforce dance group. |
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6:00 PM |
Palette Collection |
La Révolution Cézanne: This documentary series reveals the secrets behind the greatest paintings in the history of art. Van Gogh used the bright colours of the Impressionists in his La Chambres d’Arles. |
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6:30 PM |
Architecture Collection |
This documentary series charts the most ambitious architectural creations of the 19th and 20th centuries. Architect Jean Nouvel’s Nemausus project was a revolutionary housing scheme in Nimes which combined space with usability. |
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7:00 PM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
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7:30 PM |
What's On |
Ovation's weekly guide to the best of what's on in arts and entertainment across Australia. Hosted by Michelle Hanna. |
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7:35 PM |
Around The World In 80 Days |
In this epic mini-series based on Jules Verne's novel, Englishman Phileas Fogg (Pierce Brosnan) bets that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. A classic adventure for the whole family. |
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8:30 PM |
The Audrey Hepburn Story |
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt in the title role, this series reveals the dramatic life lead by this stunning screen icon. From her childhood in Holland during the Nazi occupation to her doomed love affairs, this series charts her success as one of Hollywood's most sophisticated leading ladies. |
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11:30 PM |
David Campbell: Making of Good Lovin' |
Following on from the success of his Swing Sessions album, join David Campbell as he records his new album ‘Good Lovin’, including a duet with his father, legendary rocker, Jimmy Barnes. |
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12:00 AM |
Around The World In 80 Days |
In this epic mini-series based on Jules Verne's novel, Englishman Phileas Fogg (Pierce Brosnan) bets that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. A classic adventure for the whole family. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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6:00 AM |
Palette Collection |
La Révolution Cézanne: This documentary series reveals the secrets behind the greatest paintings in the history of art. Van Gogh used the bright colours of the Impressionists in his La Chambres d’Arles. |
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6:30 AM |
Architecture Collection |
This documentary series charts the most ambitious architectural creations of the 19th and 20th centuries. Architect Jean Nouvel’s Nemausus project was a revolutionary housing scheme in Nimes which combined space with usability. |
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7:00 AM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
|
7:30 AM |
What's On |
Ovation's weekly guide to the best of what's on in arts and entertainment across Australia. Hosted by Michelle Hanna. |
|
7:35 AM |
Around The World In 80 Days |
In this epic mini-series based on Jules Verne's novel, Englishman Phileas Fogg (Pierce Brosnan) bets that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. A classic adventure for the whole family. |
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8:30 AM |
The Audrey Hepburn Story |
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt in the title role, this series reveals the dramatic life lead by this stunning screen icon. From her childhood in Holland during the Nazi occupation to her doomed love affairs, this series charts her success as one of Hollywood's most sophisticated leading ladies. |
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11:30 AM |
David Campbell: Making of Good Lovin' |
Following on from the success of his Swing Sessions album, join David Campbell as he records his new album ‘Good Lovin’, including a duet with his father, legendary rocker, Jimmy Barnes. |
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12:00 PM |
Palette Collection |
La Révolution Cézanne: This documentary series reveals the secrets behind the greatest paintings in the history of art. Van Gogh used the bright colours of the Impressionists in his La Chambres d’Arles. |
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12:30 PM |
Architecture Collection |
This documentary series charts the most ambitious architectural creations of the 19th and 20th centuries. Architect Jean Nouvel’s Nemausus project was a revolutionary housing scheme in Nimes which combined space with usability. |
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1:00 PM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
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1:30 PM |
What's On |
Ovation's weekly guide to the best of what's on in arts and entertainment across Australia. Hosted by Michelle Hanna. |
|
1:35 PM |
Around The World In 80 Days |
In this epic mini-series based on Jules Verne's novel, Englishman Phileas Fogg (Pierce Brosnan) bets that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days. A classic adventure for the whole family. |
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2:30 PM |
The Audrey Hepburn Story |
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt in the title role, this series reveals the dramatic life lead by this stunning screen icon. From her childhood in Holland during the Nazi occupation to her doomed love affairs, this series charts her success as one of Hollywood's most sophisticated leading ladies. |
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5:30 PM |
David Campbell: Making of Good Lovin' |
Following on from the success of his Swing Sessions album, join David Campbell as he records his new album ‘Good Lovin’, including a duet with his father, legendary rocker, Jimmy Barnes. |
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6:00 PM |
Classical Destinations |
Smetana serenaded its river; Dvorak started out as a dance band fiddler; Mozart enjoyed his greatest successes here. We visit the Old Town, where Simon Callow reminisces about filming Amadeus in its beautifully preserved streets. |
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6:30 PM |
The Darling Buds of May |
Hit English drama follows the adventures of the Larkin family. In ep 6 a shady property developer is desperately trying to get his hands on Pop’s cash, while Charlie tries to buy the hop garden. |
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7:30 PM |
Fame |
This timeless musical series follows the lives of students at a New York Performing Arts School in their search for fame. The school board arrive to evaluate the students, and each child is interviewed. |
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8:30 PM |
Sophisticated Ladies |
This Tony Award-winning program features 34 classic numbers performed by the original Duke Ellington Orchestra. Selections include 'Sophisticated Lady,' 'Solitude,' 'Satin Doll,' and many more. |
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10:30 PM |
Michael Buble: Come Fly With Me |
A swingin' performer who patterns himself after "Old Blue Eyes" (Frank Sinatra), Michael Buble offers a contemporary take on some of Sinatra's biggest hits performing here in London, New York, Hollywood and South Africa. |
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12:00 AM |
Fame |
This timeless musical series follows the lives of students at a New York Performing Arts School in their search for fame. The school board arrive to evaluate the students, and each child is interviewed. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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6:00 AM |
Classical Destinations |
Smetana serenaded its river; Dvorak started out as a dance band fiddler; Mozart enjoyed his greatest successes here. We visit the Old Town, where Simon Callow reminisces about filming Amadeus in its beautifully preserved streets. |
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6:30 AM |
The Darling Buds of May |
Hit English drama follows the adventures of the Larkin family. In ep 6 a shady property developer is desperately trying to get his hands on Pop’s cash, while Charlie tries to buy the hop garden. |
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7:30 AM |
Fame |
This timeless musical series follows the lives of students at a New York Performing Arts School in their search for fame. The school board arrive to evaluate the students, and each child is interviewed. |
|
8:30 AM |
Sophisticated Ladies |
This Tony Award-winning program features 34 classic numbers performed by the original Duke Ellington Orchestra. Selections include 'Sophisticated Lady,' 'Solitude,' 'Satin Doll,' and many more. |
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10:30 AM |
Michael Buble: Come Fly With Me |
A swingin' performer who patterns himself after "Old Blue Eyes" (Frank Sinatra), Michael Buble offers a contemporary take on some of Sinatra's biggest hits performing here in London, New York, Hollywood and South Africa. |
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12:00 PM |
Classical Destinations |
Smetana serenaded its river; Dvorak started out as a dance band fiddler; Mozart enjoyed his greatest successes here. We visit the Old Town, where Simon Callow reminisces about filming Amadeus in its beautifully preserved streets. |
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12:30 PM |
The Darling Buds of May |
Hit English drama follows the adventures of the Larkin family. In ep 6 a shady property developer is desperately trying to get his hands on Pop’s cash, while Charlie tries to buy the hop garden. |
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1:30 PM |
Fame |
This timeless musical series follows the lives of students at a New York Performing Arts School in their search for fame. The school board arrive to evaluate the students, and each child is interviewed. |
|
2:30 PM |
Sophisticated Ladies |
This Tony Award-winning program features 34 classic numbers performed by the original Duke Ellington Orchestra. Selections include 'Sophisticated Lady,' 'Solitude,' 'Satin Doll,' and many more. |
|
4:30 PM |
Michael Buble: Come Fly With Me |
A swingin' performer who patterns himself after "Old Blue Eyes" (Frank Sinatra), Michael Buble offers a contemporary take on some of Sinatra's biggest hits performing here in London, New York, Hollywood and South Africa. |
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6:00 PM |
Bookstop |
A weekly review of the newest gems the literary world has to offer with Lenny Bartulin. |
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6:05 PM |
Leo Schofield in conversation |
Winner of the 1991 Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, Brisbane-born soprano Lisa Gasteen speaks to Leo about her career and her performance in the Adelaide production of Wagner's Ring Cycle. |
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6:30 PM |
Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: The Met |
A stunning performance of Wagner's great music drama which took the composer 20 years to complete, featuring Karita Mattila as Eva and Ben Heppner at Walther, with The Metropolitan Opera, and conductor James Levine. |
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11:30 PM |
William Forsythe: Spirit of the Arts |
This fascinating documentary is a revealing insight into the life of choreographer William Forsythe, whose prolific career in dance theatre has encompassed a range of visual media from film to architecture. He talks candidly about his inspirations, his extraordinary drive, and of course his greatest love; dance. |
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12:00 AM |
Andre's Greatest Moments: Waltzes and More |
Join Andre and his lavish orchestra as they perform some of the greatest moments in waltz. Songs include My Heart Will Go On, Strangers in Paradise and You are the Emperor of My Heart. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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7:00 AM |
Royal Variety Performance 2006 |
Join some of the biggest names in entertainment as they perform for HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for this famous gala evening for charity. Includes Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Meatloaf, Take That, and James Morrison. |
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10:00 AM |
Schools Spectacular 2006 |
This year the show’s producers have especially sought performers from remote regions of NSW, indigenous talent and young people whose shining achievements represent the unique qualities that define the Australian character. |
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11:30 AM |
William Forsythe: Spirit of the Arts |
This fascinating documentary is a revealing insight into the life of choreographer William Forsythe, whose prolific career in dance theatre has encompassed a range of visual media from film to architecture. He talks candidly about his inspirations, his extraordinary drive, and of course his greatest love; dance. |
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12:00 PM |
Royal Variety Performance 2006 |
Join some of the biggest names in entertainment as they perform for HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall for this famous gala evening for charity. Includes Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Meatloaf, Take That, and James Morrison. |
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3:00 PM |
Schools Spectacular 2007 |
Hosted by John Foreman, the 24th annual Schools Spectacular is an inspirational showcase for the talents of 3,000 young Australian performers. |
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5:30 PM |
William Forsythe: Spirit of the Arts |
This fascinating documentary is a revealing insight into the life of choreographer William Forsythe, whose prolific career in dance theatre has encompassed a range of visual media from film to architecture. He talks candidly about his inspirations, his extraordinary drive, and of course his greatest love; dance. |
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6:00 PM |
Film School |
Jennifer tries to get investors for Vincenzo’s film, Alrick begins pre-production with his crew, and has creative differences with his director of photography and Leah starts rehearsals with her mom, questioning her emotional strength. |
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6:30 PM |
Art In Reverse |
Follows in reverse order the production, preparations and presentation of "A One Nite Stand With Clinton Nain - You Never Said Thank You" which took place in the artist's studio in Melbourne. |
|
7:00 PM |
Classical Destinations |
The young JS Bach’s career path though eastern Germany from his birthplace in Eisenach to Arnstadt and Weimar. In the Wartburg castle we discover Martin Luther and the birth of the Reformation. |
|
7:30 PM |
Classic Soul at the BBC |
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive. Including performances from Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge. |
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8:30 PM |
Elvis: Destination Vegas |
This critical review uses previously unseen private footage of Elvis Presley and classic original songs to tell the story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Includes his classic performances on the Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen Shows and many more. |
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9:30 PM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
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10:30 PM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\\\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
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11:30 PM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
|
12:00 AM |
Classic Soul at the BBC |
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive. Including performances from Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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7:00 AM |
Classical Destinations |
The young JS Bach’s career path though eastern Germany from his birthplace in Eisenach to Arnstadt and Weimar. In the Wartburg castle we discover Martin Luther and the birth of the Reformation. |
|
7:30 AM |
Classic Soul at the BBC |
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive. Including performances from Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge. |
|
8:30 AM |
Elvis: Destination Vegas |
This critical review uses previously unseen private footage of Elvis Presley and classic original songs to tell the story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Includes his classic performances on the Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen Shows and many more. |
|
9:30 AM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
|
10:30 AM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\\\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
|
11:30 AM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
|
12:00 PM |
Film School |
Jennifer tries to get investors for Vincenzo’s film, Alrick begins pre-production with his crew, and has creative differences with his director of photography and Leah starts rehearsals with her mom, questioning her emotional strength. |
|
12:30 PM |
Art In Reverse |
Follows in reverse order the production, preparations and presentation of "A One Nite Stand With Clinton Nain - You Never Said Thank You" which took place in the artist's studio in Melbourne. |
|
1:00 PM |
Classical Destinations |
The young JS Bach’s career path though eastern Germany from his birthplace in Eisenach to Arnstadt and Weimar. In the Wartburg castle we learn about Martin Luther and the birth of the Reformation. |
|
1:30 PM |
Classic Soul at the BBC |
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive. Including performances from Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge. |
|
2:30 PM |
Elvis: Destination Vegas |
This critical review uses previously unseen private footage of Elvis Presley and classic original songs to tell the story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Includes his classic performances on the Ed Sullivan and Steve Allen Shows and many more. |
|
3:30 PM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
|
4:30 PM |
Beach Boys |
This doco showcases The Beach Boys at the height of their early fame through to the present in their own home surroundings. It\\\'s made so very special by the open and often very frank contributions from Brian, Mike, Alan, Bruce and (from recent and vintage interview footage) the late Carl and Dennis Wilson. |
|
5:30 PM |
The Scene |
A fast-paced, up-to-the-minute magazine show, featuring the latest news from the world of cinema, music and television. |
|
6:00 PM |
Mozart on Tour |
Mozart's time in Mannheim was a period of fateful encounters. For his musical development, the Mannheim Orchestra and school of composition that went with it represented significant turning points in Mozart's work. |
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7:00 PM |
Clive James Talking in the Library |
Alan Jenkins is one of the outstanding poets of his generation. Starting from a non-Establishment background, he has rapidly become, at an early age, an Establishment figure as an editor at the Times Literary Supplement. |
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7:30 PM |
What's On |
Ovation's weekly guide to the best of what's on in arts and entertainment across Australia. Hosted by Michelle Hanna. |
|
7:35 PM |
Ian Fleming: Bondmaker |
The extraordinary creator of James Bond, Fleming's relationship with Noel Coward is explored as well as Bond's adventures and Fleming's real life which were often intertwined. Shot in England and Jamaica with some of Britain's finest talent. |
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8:30 PM |
Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures |
The story of the famous novelist's life synthesised and scripted entirely from the stories and annecdotes of the writer herself. Discover the story behind the queen of crime and the best selling novelist of the 20th century. |
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10:00 PM |
Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide |
Spectacular modern day adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, set in the glamorous world of wealth, politics and sport. |
|
12:00 AM |
Mozart on Tour |
Mozart's time in Mannheim was a period of fateful encounters. For his musical development, the Mannheim Orchestra and school of composition that went with it represented significant turning points in Mozart's work. |
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TIME |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
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7:00 AM |
Clive James Talking in the Library |
Alan Jenkins is one of the outstanding poets of his generation. Starting from a non-Establishment background, he has rapidly become, at an early age, an Establishment figure as an editor at the Times Literary Supplement. |
|
7:30 AM |
What's On |
Ovation's weekly guide to the best of what's on in arts and entertainment across Australia. Hosted by Michelle Hanna. |
|
7:35 AM |
Ian Fleming: Bondmaker |
The extraordinary creator of James Bond, Fleming's relationship with Noel Coward is explored as well as Bond's adventures and Fleming's real life which were often intertwined. Shot in England and Jamaica with some of Britain's finest talent. |
|
8:30 AM |
Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures |
The story of the famous novelist's life synthesised and scripted entirely from the stories and annecdotes of the writer herself. Discover the story behind the queen of crime and the best selling novelist of the 20th century. |
|
10:00 AM |
Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide |
Spectacular modern day adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, set in the glamorous world of wealth, politics and sport. |
|
12:00 PM |
Mozart on Tour |
Mozart's time in Mannheim was a period of fateful encounters. For his musical development, the Mannheim Orchestra and school of composition that went with it represented significant turning points in Mozart's work. |
|
1:00 PM |
Clive James Talking in the Library |
Alan Jenkins is one of the outstanding poets of his generation. Starting from a non-Establishment background, he has rapidly become, at an early age, an Establishment figure as an editor at the Times Literary Supplement. |
|
1:35 PM |
Ian Fleming: Bondmaker |
The extraordinary creator of James Bond, Fleming's relationship with Noel Coward is explored as well as Bond's adventures and Fleming's real life which were often intertwined. Shot in England and Jamaica with some of Britain's finest talent. |
|
2:30 PM |
Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures |
The story of the famous novelist's life synthesised and scripted entirely from the stories and annecdotes of the writer herself. Discover the story behind the queen of crime and the best selling novelist of the 20th century. |
|
4:00 PM |
Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide |
Spectacular modern day adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, set in the glamorous world of wealth, politics and sport. |
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6:00 PM |
Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts |
From 1958 to 1972, Leonard Bernstein produced a series of one-hour programs devoted to the introduction of music to young people. Bernstein’s approach and style, delivery and illustration are exemplary. |
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7:00 PM |
Leo Schofield in conversation |
Leo Schofield chats with Kathy Lette, who first attracted attention as a teenager with her highly popular novel Puberty Blues, and since then become a popular feminist writer and master of the 'chick-lit genre'. |
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7:30 PM |
All Star Swing & Jazz Concert |
This one-off tribute concert to the great Louis Armstrong brings together an incredible line-up of stars, featuring some of the greatest jazz legends of all time. Includes performances by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. |
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8:30 PM |
Louis Armstrong Live in Australia |
In this classic 1964 performance, the world’s premier jazz trumpeter shows his outstanding skill and charisma. Featuring a strong band including talented Jewel Brown, this show is a must-see for all lovers of jazz. |
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9:30 PM |
Wonderful World Of Louis Armstrong |
The first major comprehensive study of Armstrong's exceptional life. An innovator, band leader, pop star, actor, cultural ambassador and the first great jazz soloist, Armstrong created much of what we understand today to be jazz. |
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10:30 PM |
Otis Redding: Remembering Otis |
Combining footage from the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967 and the Stax Volt European Tour, this film pays homage to one of the most emotive and soulful performers ever. |
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11:30 PM |
Tim Finn: The Conversation |
Tim Finn's new solo album ‘The Conversation’ is his most intimate and poignant album to date. The album was conceived to be almost like chamber music, where the individual instruments come together to create something much greater than the sum of it’s parts. |
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12:00 AM |
All Star Swing & Jazz Concert |
This one-off tribute concert to the great Louis Armstrong brings together an incredible line-up of stars, featuring some of the greatest jazz legends of all time. Includes performances by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. |
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