BEST ON THE BOX 7VANDERPUMP VANDERPUMP RULES SATURDAY, 8.30PM, BRAVO
1JAMIE COOKS ITALY THURSDAY, 8.30PM, TVNZ 1 2FANTASTIC FOUR THURSDAY, 8.30PM, THREE
A scientist persuades his arrogant former classmate, Victor von Doom, to fund his experiments. While on a space mission, the crew, including the scientist, are exposed to a mysterious cosmic storm that leaves them with superpowers. But coping with thei their transformations isn’t easy and it’s made more complicated when von Doom plots revenge. The film stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba and Chris Evans, before his CaptainAmerica days.
3ALL AUSSIE ADVENTURES FRIDAY, 9.45PM, THREE
Australian comedian Glenn Robbins – best known as Kel from Kath&Kim – stars as Russell Coight, a survival and wildlife expert who charts his disastrous travels through Australia, spreading misinformation and causing accidents. The slapstick mockumentary series follows Russell, whose haphazard and inept adventuring style ensures that he’s a danger to anything and anyone he meets, not to mention himself.
4PARIS: PA A WILD STORY WEDNESDAY, WE 7.30PM, ANIMAL PLANET
The French c capital is renowned for its art, fashion and culture, but there’s also a wild si side to Paris that not many expect. Since the 1980s, the number of green spaces spa in the city has been increasing and this special goes in search of th the species that have adapted to this urban environment – from the peregrine pe falcons on the towers of Notre-Dame to the foxes making a home ho on the city’s abandoned railway tracks.
5 BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS MONDAY, 7.30PM, BBC UKTV
Get ready for more red-carpet style as the awards season continues with the 72nd BAFTAs, hosted by Joanna Lumley. Considered one of the biggest nights in the film-industry calendar, this ceremony is renowned for welcoming an impressive line-up of stars and is regarded as an important indicator of the frontrunners for the Academy Awards.
6 FAIR GO MONDAY, 7.30PM, TVNZ1
New Zealand’s most popular consumeraffairs show has returned! Join Pippa Wetzell, Hadyn Jones and the team as they help Kiwis who are battling bureaucracy and rip-offs or just simply fighting for their rights. So look out, dodgy tradesmen and unscrupulous car dealers – FairGo is back to fight the good fight. Season seven of the hit reality show kicks off with the anticipated opening of the new bar TomTom. Lisa channels her energy into making sure her latest venture is the epitome of perfection, but when last-minute problems arise, she must assign more responsibility to her junior partners Tom Schwartz and Tom Sandoval – whether they’re ready or not.