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5:30pm – Monday, November 26 on TV 3

It’s the week of Casey’s (Lincoln Younes) murder trial when Home and Away screens Monday, November 26 th at Friday, November 30 th at 5:30pm on 3. Casey recently shot his father, Danny, as an armed robbery attempt went horribly wrong, with Danny later passing away in hospital as a result of the incident.

Now Casey heads to court with the knowledge that he could be facing a long prison sentence.

“He’s very scared and he knows that if the trial doesn’t go well, he’ll end up in jail,” Lincoln Younes explains. “He’s already experienced juvie and had a pretty horrible time in there, so he’s worried that it will be worse in a real prison.”

“He’s expecting the worst, with a small hope that something good will happen to him.” Unfortunately for Casey, he finds it difficult to provide a clear account of the impossible situation he found himself in on the day of the shooting.

“The lawyer is questioning why he made a fatal shot at Danny rather than just a shot to the foot. Why did he shoot him in a place where he would die?”

“All these questions are being raised – and Casey doesn’t have the answers,” Younes adds. So will anyone be able to save Casey, older brother Brax (Steve Peacocke) perhaps? Find out when Home and Away screens Monday, November 26 th at Friday, November 30 th at 5:30pm on 3.

8:30pm – Saturday, November 24 on TV 3

Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) is about to meet the new thorn in his side when Emmy-winning actor, John Larroquette (Boston Legal) begins his CSI: New York guest arc on Saturday, November 24 th at 8:30pm on 3. Larroquette joins the series as hard-nosed and savvy, Deputy Chief Ted Carver. “Carve rose through the ranks and carefully navigated the political waters of the NYPD to obtain the rank of Deputy Chief,” Larroquette explains.

Make sure not to miss your first introduction to him when CSI: New York continues its latest season on Saturday, November 24 th at 8:30pm on 3.

NATIONWIDE AUDITION DATES ANNOUNCED FOR THE X FACTOR NZ

The X Factor NZ will travel to 27 locations through the county in early 2013 to find contestants for the first local version of the global television phenomenon.

Starting in Queenstown on January 5, and finishing in Kaitaia on Waitangi Day, the pre-audition tour is the first stage of The X Factor NZ process. Continue reading »

8:30pm – Friday, November 16 on TV 3

This week sees the award-winning Graham Norton continue the latest season of his unique chat show with a very special James Bond instalment! The Graham Norton Show screens on Friday, November 16 th at 8:30pm on 3. This week’s unmissable instalment sees 007 himself, Daniel Craig; M’s alter ego, Dame Judi Dench; and James Bond Skyfall villain, Oscar-winner Javier Bardem all joining Graham on the sofa.

Make sure not to miss this when the series screens on Friday, November 16 th at 8:30pm on 3.

9:30pm – Monday, November 12 on TV 3

After giving her husband the boot, Jackie (Edie Falco) finally confronts her pill-popping addictions in the season four premiere of Nurse Jackie, returning to our screens on Monday, November 12 th at 9:30pm on 3. The series’ latest season sees Jackie confronting her problems, and entering rehab in order to treat her drug habit.

“She has a very hard time relating to other people in rehab – she just doesn’t,” show-runner, Liz Brixius explains.

While Jackie may not bond with most of the treatment’s patients, she will however strike up a friendship with Charlie (Jake Cannavale), a green-haired teenager who calls em’ how he sees em’.

“He calls her out on her behaviour [during group therapy] and for the first time ever, we find out when Jackie started abusing drugs,” Brixius continues.

This is part of the season’s larger story, which will see Jackie confronting her demons, and finally facing the consequences of her actions.

Make sure not to miss all this when Nurse Jackie returns for its unmissable fourth season on Monday, November 12 th at 9:30pm on 3.

5:30pm – Monday, November 12 on TV 3

Following her one night stand with Casey, this week’s unmissable Home and Away sees Sasha (Demi Harman) revealing that she may be pregnant. Home and Away screens Monday, November 12 th to Friday, November 16 th at 5:30pm on 3. Sasha’s discovery leaves the young Summer Bay resident in turmoil, as she feels unable to confide in Casey, knowing that he doesn’t have strong feelings for her.

“I was reading the storyline and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh!’ I was extremely sad about the pregnancy. It’s a terrible thing to happen to a 16-year-old. It would be so shocking,” Demi Harman explains.

“I wouldn’t have known what to do [at that age]. I probably still wouldn’t know what to do.” As Casey has a lot on his mind following the recent shooting drama involving his father, the storyline sees Sasha turn to counsellor Natalie Davison (Catherine Mack) for support.

“Sasha has a genuine trust with Natalie,” Harman explains. “Sasha’s mum died in a car crash before she moved to the Bay, so she thinks of Natalie as a mother figure.”

“Sasha’s main worry is having to talk to Casey about the pregnancy. It’s so awkward for her, because their night together was a very ‘in the moment’ thing and it didn’t mean as much to him as it did for Sasha.”

“Sasha understands that Casey is in a really bad headspace at this point – he’s got the court case coming up because he killed his father, so she goes to Natalie.”

So how will Casey, not to mention Sasha’s father handle the news? Find out when Home and Away screens on Monday, November 12 th to Friday, November 16 th at 5:30pm on 3.

11:00pm – Sunday, November 11 on TV 3

This week sees the battle to play Marilyn Monroe heat up when Uma Thurman joins Smash on Sunday, November 11 th at 11pm on 3. The episode, titled “Understudy”, sees Uma Thurman joining the series as Rebecca Duvall, a Hollywood starlet recruited to play Marilyn Monroe in the Broadway musical at the centre of the series.

“Rebecca Duvall is such a unique character,” Thurman said in a statement about the role. “She brings a new dynamic onto set and causes drama everywhere she turns.”

“Smash is such a huge production, with wonderful original songs and fantastic choreography,” Thurman, who was pregnant during production, added. “I hope Smash fans will enjoy watching Rebecca as much as I enjoyed playing her.”

Make sure not to miss this when Smash continues on Sunday, November 11 th at 11pm on 3.

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Police and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley in an extended interview with Rachel.

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Colin James on the week in politics

Susan Wood joins Brian Edwards on the Media Panel. Continue reading »

3 News anchor Mike McRoberts and Deputy Political Editor Patrick Gower will be on the ground in the USA to cover the year’s most important global political event, as America goes to the polls to elect the next President of the United States.

TV3’s comprehensive election coverage includes a Wednesday 7 November special hosted by Guyon Espiner, as well as special editions of Firstline, 3 News’ 6pm bulletin and Nightline.

MediaWorks TV Director of News and Current Affairs Mark Jennings says: “The President of the US, despite the rise of China, is still the world’s most powerful person and the phrase ‘when America sneezes the rest of us catch a cold’ still holds true. Continue reading »

8:30pm – Friday, November 9 on TV 3

This week sees the BAFTA-award-winning Graham Norton returning with a brand new series of his unique talk show – featuring the biggest celebrities, the brightest conversation, the best jokes and, of course, his irrepressible audience. The Graham Norton Show screens on Friday, November 9 th at 8:30pm on 3. Now in its 12 th season, Graham Norton, the multi-award winning comedian and host, presents his talk show based on the people, trends, stories, and aspects of celebrity culture that interest him most. He entertains audiences with everything you won’t see on the news – from celebrity guests’ anecdotes and silly stories buzzing online to the unique quirks and obsessions of his audience. “It’s not big. It’s not clever,” jokes the Dublin-born comedian. “It’s the sort of rubbish you get drunk at parties and laugh about, but with celebrities and an audience there as well.”

As well as this trademark Norton humour, viewers can also expect comedy monologues, celeb chat, eccentric stories/characters and some good old-fashioned weirdness.

Together on the sofa for this week’s season premiere are Hollywood giant Arnold Schwarzenegger, sitcom queen Miranda Hart and comedy legend Ronnie Corbett, as well as a very special performance from singer-songwriter Usher.

Make sure not to miss all this when The Graham Norton Show enters its 12 th season on Friday, November 9th at 8:30pm on 3.