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MONDAY APRIL 2 – SUNDAY APRIL 8
1 MIDSOMER MURDERS SUNDAY, 8.30PM, PRIME
It’s another case of whodunnit in this week’s new episode of the hit British crime drama. When a famed cricket player (played by Jason Hughes, above left) dies during a major tournament, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter are called in to investigate. But things are never straightforward on this show, with a person from Barnaby’s past paying a visit and complicating the case.
3 THE FRESH PRINCE OFF BEL-AIR MONDAY, 5.25PM, VICELAND
Well, this is a story all about a TV show that was iconic in the he ’90s! Throw it back to season one of this beloved series, where a young Will Smith mith plays a street-smart teenager from inner-city Philadelphia who’s sent to live with h his wealthy relatives in the contrasting world of California.
2 RURAL DELIVERY SATURDAY, 7AM, TVNZ 1
This Saturday marks the whopping 500th episode of the Kiwi series! For the past 14 years, the show has travelled New Zealand from top to bottom to showcase innovation, best practice and sustainability stories from Aotearoa’s primary sector. It’s provided news for local farmers, while also educating city slickers about rural life.
4 THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS THURSDAY, 8.30PM, THREE
Head back to the streets where it all began with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in the first film of the hit franchise. Buckle up for a night of thrills and adventure through the heat of Los Angeles and the Mexican desert.
5 GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES WEDNESDAY, 9.30PM, TVNZ 1
It feels like we’ve only just recovered from the Winter Olympics, but now it’s time for us to get on our feet again and cheer on the Kiwi teams at the Commonwealth Games. To kick things off, we’ve got the opening ceremony, then join host Toni Street with coverage of the Games until April 15.
6 GRAHAM NORTON’S GOOD GUEST GUIDE FRIDAY, 8PM, THREE
Ever dream about being a famous guest on Graham Norton’s show, and sitting on the couch between Hugh Jackman and Mila Kunis? In this special, the talk-show host uses clips from his catalogue of celebrity visitors to illustrate how to be the perfect guest.
7 MORK & MINDY TUESDAY, TU 4.15PM, JONES! TOO
Join the iconic Robin Williams as he plays an alien on a mission from Planet Ork to Ear Earth to study the lives of humans and our cult culture. The late, great comedian famously sec secured the lead role by sitting upside-down on his head during his audition when he was sim simply asked to take a seat.