Foxtel highlights: Tuesday, December 4
WWE Raw FOX8 108, noon
With superstars such as John Cena, Triple H, Randy Orton and divas Melina, Kelly Kelly, Maryse and Eve Torres under its bedazzled belt, it’s no wonder RAW remains such a red-hot brand for World Wrestling Entertainment. Throw in lashings of weekly drama, jaw-dropping body slams and plenty of over-thetop theatrics and it’s easy to see why it’s still going strong 26 seasons later. Now let’s get ready to rumble…
DOCUMENTARY North Korea: Michael Palin’s Journey Nat Geo 613, 8.30pm
After two years of negotiations Michael Palin gained unprecedented access into Kim Jong-un’s oppressive regime. This three-part series tries to capture the humanity inside one of the world’s most secretive countries, while Palin and his crew are ‘watched’ by half a dozen guards at all times. Yikes!
Vanderpump Rules Arena 112, 1.35pm express / 8.30pm
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump might think she rules over her West Hollywood restaurant SUR with a bejewelled fist, but that certainly hasn’t stopped her staff bed-hopping, balling and bitching up a storm over the years. In the season seven premiere, fans will get an exclusive look at the opening night of Lisa’s newest venue Tom Tom and see Jax Taylor (pictured left) propose to his long-suffering girlfriend Brittany Cartwright.
Scandal Foxtel On Demand
Kerry Washington (pictured right) shines as Olivia Pope, a professional ‘fixer’ who makes problems for the rich and powerful disappear before anyone even knows they exist. Of course, it’s only a matter of time before viewers discover Olivia has a few secrets of her own in this award-winning drama created by Shonda Rhimes, the genius behind
Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder.
DOCUMENTARY A Killing In My Family CI 609, 7.30pm
Every day a child in England tragically loses a family member through senseless murder or manslaughter. This heartbreaking documentary reveals the devastating stories behind eight families as they come together under the guidance of grief professionals and attempt to rebuild their lives and move forward.
MUSIC CMC Songs & Stories: John Williamson CMC 815, 8pm
From his love of the bush (Mallee Boy) to his pride in the Australian character and spirit (True Blue), Williamson has been chronicling the issues that are close to his heart for more than 40 years. Join the Rip Rip Woodchip singer as he talks about his music and performs some of his many hits in this intimate acoustic setting.
LIFESTYLE Bake-Off: The Professionals Lifestyle Food 127, 8.30pm
This spin-off from The Great British
Bake Off sees professional chefs compete to create delicious towering showpieces and itty-bitty miniatures under the scrutiny of two of the UK’s top pastry chefs. If you have a sweet tooth, be prepared to marvel at their mouth-watering creations.
DRAMA Arrow FOX8 108, 9.30pm
Billionaire Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) spends his days cutting deals and his nights cleaning up Sterling City as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow in this drama based on DC Comic’s legendary character the Green Lantern. Fans rejoice: it’s not long now before Arrow, Supergirl and
The Flash crossover for the very first time!
MOVIE A Star Is Born Movie Greats 408, 12.35pm
While Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper certainly did a stellar job at the box office, it’s time to flashback to 1976 and relive the chemistry between Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson in this tale of a young singer who falls in love with an established rock star. Expect tears. And lots of them.