Foxtel highlights: Saturday, January 12
Tea With The Dames Masterpiece Movies 407, 8.30pm
From time to time four old friends, all extraordinary actresses, meet up in the English countryside to gossip, to remember and to laugh. And for once they let the cameras in. Tea With
The Dames is a unique celebration of the lives and careers of Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith (above), who have all earned the title ‘acting royalty’.
Billionaire Boys Club Foxtel Store, On Demand
A group of wealthy boys develop a ‘get-rich-quick’ scam that turns deadly in this oh-so-seedy ’80s affair that stars Ansel Elgort, Taron Egerton, Ryan Rottman (right), Billie Lourd, Jeremy Irvine, Cary Elwes, Emma Roberts, Judd Nelson, Rosanna Arquette and Suki Waterhouse. Of course, it’s worth tuning in for the fashion alone.
Australia v India Fox Cricket 501, 1.20pm
The red ball gives way to the white ball when Australia and India lock horns in the first Gillette Series ODI. Big hitting Aussies Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis will relish the chance to shine in the shorter form of the game, but will have their work cut-out for them against one of the best ODI sides in the world. Catch the Gillette ODI Series live and ad-break free during play in full HD on Fox Cricket and in 4K on Foxtel 4K (Channel 444.)
MOVIE A Quiet Place Premiere Movies 405, 8.30pm
Hopefully you aren’t someone who needs a lot of sleep because after watching this, sleep may be hard to come by. John Krasinski and wife Emily Blunt star in this film about a family who must navigate their lives in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Chilling stuff and brilliantly directed by Krasinski himself.
ENTERTAINMENT Classic Car Rescue A&E 122, 2.30pm
Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione restore shameful rust buckets to their former “classic car” glory in this addictive series. But will their work be good enough to impress an expert valuer and put a glittering price tag on their respective gleaming bonnets? Well, you’ll have to tune in to find out. Season two continues tonight.
ENTERTAINMENT New Girl FOX8 108, 6.30pm
A lot has happened in the three years since the events of the New
Girl season six finale. Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) are still not married, Schmidt (Max Greenfield) has grown a moustache and Winston (Lamorne Morris) and Aly (Nasim Pedrad) are expecting their first child. Tune in tonight for the season seven premiere!
DRAMA A Very English Scandal BBC First 116, 4.15pm
Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw shine in the true story of Jeremy Thorpe (Grant), a respected member of British Parliament whose career came crashing down when he was accused of conspiracy to murder his ex-lover, Norman Scott (Whishaw), in 1979. Expect first rate performances in this three-part British mini-series.
DOCUMENTARY Sacred Sites History 608, 7.30pm
Did the legendary King Arthur actually exist? Was the remarkable mountain-carved city of Petra once ruled by women? And what exactly caused the disappearance of ancient Malta’s Temple People? Get answers to these questions and more in this riveting docu-series that uncovers new archaeological discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.
ENTERTAINMENT Lakefront Luxury Lifestyle Home 128, 8.30pm
If your ideal escape from the hustle and bustle is stunning views, gorgeous waterfronts and serene sunsets, you’ve hit the jackpot! Each episode of this series follows potential buyers as they check out opulent properties and decide which home is right for them. Isn’t it nice to see how the other half live?