Stuff to Watch on Sky and free-to-air TV this week
Last chance to visit Ramsay St and a new crop of Kiwi ‘celebrities’ have washed up on Treasure Island, writes James Croot. Neighbours
(7.30pm, Friday, TVNZ 1)
After nearly four decades of love, loss, seduction and scandal, it is time to say goodbye to the residents of Ramsay St. Former stars Margot Robbie, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce are among those returning for this hour-long farewell, which revolves around the wedding of wellestablished characters Toadie Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden). ‘‘The star guest ... was Pearce, committing to his performance as Mike as if he was in an Oscar-worthy film. His reunion scenes with the Actually-far-from-plain Jane
[Annie Jones] were genuinely touching – two people in middle-age who never let go of their feelings for one another,’’ wrote The Telegraph’s Anita Singh. Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off (7.30pm,
Saturday, Prime)
Free-to-air debut for this intimate documentary, which traces the iconic skateboarder’s career and personal life as he reflects on his relationship with the sport. ‘‘This lively and at times moving film explains, eloquently, why Hawk has endured in popular culture – and why he can’t stop risking his bones,’’ wrote Los Angeles Times’ Noel Murray.
George Carlin’s American Dream
(8.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, Sky Arts)
This two-part documentary chronicles the life and work of the legendary comedian whose career spanned half a century. As well as footage of his groundbreaking stand-up sets and other appearances, this also includes interviews with Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler, Jon Stewart and Carlin’s daughter, Kelly.
No Man of God
(8.30pm, Saturday, Rialto)
Elijah Wood, Luke Kirby and Robert Patrick star in this 2021 crime-drama which focuses on the complicated relationship that formed between FBI analyst Bill Hagmaier and serial killer Ted Bundy during his final years on death row.
Minari
(8.30pm, Sunday, Whakaata Māori)
Steven Yeun headlines this 2020 drama about a Korean family who move to Arkansas in the 1980s to start a farm. While taking a Korean perspective on the ‘‘American dream’’, it also evokes memories of bittersweet and torrid tales where one family member is seemingly risking it all in pursuit of a goal that maybe they alone believe in. As well as elegant pacing, taut direction and a fabulous cast (Yuh-jung Youn won an Oscar for her work as Grandmother Soon-ja), Minari benefits from the cinematography of Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s Lachlan Milne.
Celebrity Treasure Island
(7.30pm, Mondays to Wednesdays, TVNZ 2)
There is a new mystery, new celebrities and new challenges that will push the 21 contestants to their limit as a new season kicks off. The producers are promising not only surprises but also the biggest twist in Treasure Island history. Again hosted by Bree Tomasel and Matt Chisholm, among those who travelled to the Far North to take part are Guy Montgomery, Karen O’leary, Lynette Forday, Melodie Robinson, Mike King, Perlina Lau, Ron Cribb, Shimpal Lelisi, Siobhan Marshall and Dame Susan Devoy.
Our Other Islands
(7.30pm, Mondays, Whakaata Māori) New series in which Troy Kingi explores Aotearoa’s smaller places, learning the history and legends, and meeting the characters who live there. He begins in the deep south with the locals on Rakiura.