Foxtel highlights: Saturday, December 1
Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars Fox Cricket, CH501, 1.30pm
There’s sure to be fireworks when the Sydney Sixers face off against in the Melbourne Stars in the latest round of the Women’s Big Bash League, so settle in and enjoy the spectacle.
Crikey! It’s the Irwins Animal Planet, CH 615, 6.30pm
Terri, Bindi and Robert continue Steve Irwin’s mission to bring people closer to animals in this series that gives viewers access to their wildlife adventures around the world and the amazing animals that continue to inspire their conservation efforts. Be prepared to see Australia Zoo like you’ve never seen it before!
I, Tonya Premiere Movies, CH 405, 8.30pm
Based on unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding (played by Margot Robbie, above) and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the first American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy has forever been defined by her association with an infamous attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan.
SATIRE Saturday Night Live Comedy, CH 121, 6.30pm
The Emmy-award winning comedic showcase that has been going since 1975 is as American as apple pie. Whether you’re tuning in for the laughs, the Trump administration impersonations, the stellar guest hosts or the musical talent, SNL rarely disappoints.
MOVIE The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel FoxFlicks, On Demand
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Stars Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Maggie Smith and Celia Imrie.
REALITY The Best of American Pickers A&E, CH 122, 7.30pm
It really is amazing what people have laying around their garages or in their attics. Just ask Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, who make a living travelling across the US and rummaging through people’s trash for antiques and rare collectibles. Even more surprising, they’ve been doing it for 19 seasons!
FACTUAL Fatal Attraction CI, CH 613, 7.30pm
Each episode focuses on an incredible, and dangerous, romance. Driven by powerful, real-life stories, this series weaves together intimate, first-person interviews, evocative cinematography, exclusive interrogation footage and rare archival material. Along the way, it gives you a glimpse into the dark heart of a dangerous romance.
DRAMA Sharp Objects Foxtel On Demand
Amy Adams plays Camille Preaker, a reporter for the St Louis Chronicle, who returns to her home town to look into a gruesome story involving two missing girls. But there’s so much more going on with Camille and the sleepy town of Wind Gap, Missouri, than first meets the eye.
SPORT Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers Fox Sports, CH 505, 7.50pm
Japanese superstar Keisuke Honda will be the star attraction when Melbourne Victory take on the Western Sydney Wanderers. Victory will have their work cut out for them though, with the Wanderers coming off the back of a massive 3-0 win over the Wellington Phoenix.