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SoHo Highlight: Boardwalk Empire (Sky 10, 9.30, 5.1) Jimmy faces a decision with long-term consequences; Margaret (above) has a family reunion; Nelson defers to a new prosecutor; Owen settles a score. Episode seven is a “humdinger“, the AV Club reckons, largely because it “provided an overdue showcase for Kelly Macdonald [Margaret] … In the first half of this season, she’s [...]

Bones at last gets Blu-ray exposure here with this week’s release of season six on the format. Seasons four and five are on Blu-ray in the US but only have DVD distribution in NZ. “If you watched these in HD on television, you can look forward a nice bump up over what already looked quite [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) While Chandler is stuck in Tulsa for Christmas, one of his co-workers comes onto him. Selma Blair guest stars. ✫✫✫ Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) Gabrielle shuts down; Vinnie jumps through hoops for romance; Jill’s tricks land Callum in hot water. ✫✫✫ The X Factor USA (TV3, 7.30, 5.1) Following the Judge’s Houses stage, the [...]

New Zealand’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i   Saturday Get Fresh With Al Brown (TV One, 7.00) Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (TV2, 7.30, R) Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year (TV3, 7.30) Sunday Hellcats (TV2, 5.30) Rugby World Cup (TV One, 7.00/TV3, 8.30, 5.1) Mike & Molly (TV2, 7.30) The Middle (TV2, 8.00) Monday Friends (TV2, 6.30, [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Phoebe’s birthday dinner is ruined by Chandler and Monica’s fighting and Rachel’s neurotic parenting. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Brooke earns herself a fan; Jonathan fights distraction; Roimata reaches breaking point. The X Factor USA (TV3, 7.30) ✫✫✫ The Judges’ Homes stage of the competition continues, with each judge selecting the best acts. [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Rachel goes into the longest labour of all time, and a marriage proposal is on the cards – but who’s doing the proposing? Maggie Wheeler (Janice) guest stars. (Part two.) Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Daniel finds family support; Mona’s flirtatiousness causes hearts to flutter; Evan’s second chance is stolen. Movie: Night at [...]

Tonight’s episode of Fringe (TV2, 10.30) is the subject of two extras on next month’s Blu-ray release of season three. Entitled Lysergic Acid Diethylamidet, it revolves around LSD experimentation and includes 16 minutes of stylised, dreamscape animation. Wikipedia has a great analysis of the episode, from its influences (Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Waltz [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Joey is asked to do an interview with Soap Opera Digest, and is afraid he will appear stupid – so he enlists his friends to make sure things go well. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Rachel prays for recognition; a sacrilegious Luke tempts the wrath of God; Mona dances with the devil. [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Phoebe gives Monica a massage but becomes disconcerted when she begins making sexual noises; Chandler realises he’s never seen what’s in the closet by the bathroom and tries to break in. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Bella holds on to hope; Winston finds a new direction; Nicole discovers the truth. The X [...]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫✫ An old friend of Monica’s – and the founder of the ‘We Hate Rachel Club’ comes to dinner. Brad Pitt guest stars. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Jonathon takes unexpected advice; Vasa catches Vinnie playing doctor; TK and Roimata face a new responsibility. The X Factor USA (TV3, 7.30) ✫✫✫✫ Simon Cowell’s [...]