ABC2 Program Schedule

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Index

Index Program Guide ...... 3 Sunday, 25 December 2016 ...... 3 Monday, 26 December 2016 ...... 8 Tuesday, 27 December 2016 ...... 13 Wednesday, 28 December 2016 ...... 18 Thursday, 29 December 2016 ...... 23 Friday, 30 December 2016 ...... 28 Saturday, 31 December 2016 ...... 33 Amendments ...... 39 Marketing Contacts ...... 46

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Sunday, 25 December 2016

Program Guide

Sunday, 25 December 2016

5:00am Toby’s Travelling Circus (Repeat,G) 5:10am Little Princess (CC,Repeat,G) 5:20am Guess How Much I Love You (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35am The Snowman And The Snowdog (CC,Repeat,G) 5:45am The Adventures Of Bottle Top Bill And His Best Friend Corky (CC,Repeat,G) 6:00am Messy Goes To Okido (Repeat,G) 6:10am Bookaboo (CC,Repeat,G) 6:25am Five Minutes More (CC,Repeat,G) 6:30am Little Princess: A Merry Little Christmas (CC,Repeat,G) 6:50am Postman Pat Special Delivery Service (CC,Repeat,G) 7:05am Thomas and Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 7:20am Thomas and Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 7:35am The Hive: The Perfect Christmas (CC,Repeat,G) 7:55am Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 8:00am Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom (CC,Repeat,G) 8:15am Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom (CC,Repeat,G) 8:30am The Gruffalo's Child (CC,Repeat,G) 9:00am Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 9:30am Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 10:00am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 3 | P a g e

ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Sunday, 25 December 2016

10:10am Timmy's Christmas Surprise (CC,Repeat,G) 10:35am Bing (Repeat,G) 10:45am Playdate (Repeat,G) 10:50am Dorothy The Dinosaur (CC,Repeat,G) 10:55am Mouk (CC,Repeat,G) 11:10am Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood (CC,Repeat,G) 11:25am Sarah & Duck (Repeat,G) 11:30am In The Night Garden (CC,Repeat,G) 12:00pm Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 12:30pm LazyTown (CC,Repeat,G) 12:55pm Fireman Sam (CC,Repeat,G) 1:10pm Yo Gabba Gabba! (CC,Repeat,G) 1:30pm Mofy (CC,Repeat,G) 1:35pm Baby Jake (CC,Repeat,G) 1:50pm Mister Maker Around The World (CC,Repeat,G) 2:15pm hoopla doopla! (CC,Repeat,G) 2:30pm Q Pootle 5: Pootle All The Way (Repeat,G) 2:55pm Fireman Sam (CC,Repeat,G) 3:10pm Thomas And Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 3:20pm Thomas And Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 3:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 4:00pm Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Sunday, 25 December 2016

4:10pm Giggle And Hoot Goodnight (CC,Repeat,G) 4:25pm Octonauts Special: A Very Vegimals Christmas (CC,Repeat,G) 4:50pm Timmy Time (CC,Repeat,G) 5:00pm Lost And Found (CC,Repeat,G) 5:25pm Kazoops! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:45pm Peppa's Christmas (CC,Repeat,G) 6:00pm Wallykazam! (Repeat,G)

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Christmas Star (CC,Repeat,G) When Tommy Brock takes Cotton-tail's dolly, Peter soon discovers the only way to retrieve it is to give everyone in the woods what they want for Christmas.

6:30pm Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: The Elf Factory (CC,Repeat,G) The Elf Factory is deep down in the roots of The Great Elf Tree. It is almost Christmas time and the elves are busy making toys. When there is a problem with the toys a little bit of magic saves the day.

6:40pm Hey Duggee: The Tinsel Badge (CC,Repeat,G) It's nearly Christmas, so while Duggee wraps presents to go under the tree he asks the Squirrels if they want to decorate the clubhouse.

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Abracadabra (CC,Repeat,G) When the Farmer decides to throw out his magic set, Shaun decides to put on a show - but things get out of hand when the flock start disappearing!

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: A Very Specky Christmas (CC,Repeat,PG) The tradition continues as Adam, Myf and Alan bring lots of off-the-wall Christmas cheer to a fun-filled, family-friendly, festive one-hour special.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Sunday, 25 December 2016

8:00pm Would I Lie To You? (CC,Repeat,PG) Rob Brydon hosts the comedy panel show in which two teams headed by David Mitchell and Lee Mack try to hoodwink each other with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves.

8:30pm Queen: Rags To Rhapsody (CC) *Premiere The story of Queen's early days playing in pubs and colleges up to the recording of one of Special* the greatest songs of all time - Bohemian Rhapsody.

9:30pm Queen: A Night At The Odeon (CC,Repeat) 1975 was the year in which Queen came of age; from up-and-coming UK rock band to worldwide phenomenon in the space of 12 months. This film captures one of the most significant live performances of Queen's career.

10:30pm Louis Theroux's Weird Christmas (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Nudity, Sex Scenes) Louis spends a strange Christmas with some of the more outrageous stars of his Weird Weekends series (born again Christians, aliens, porn and hardcore survivalists). Cast: Louis Theroux.

11:30pm Digilante (CC,Repeat,MA,Adult Themes, Strong Coarse Language,This program includes content that may offend some viewers) Disillusioned by a revival of public shaming via social media, filmmaker Mike Nayna confronts the real-world damage caused by an online furore he created. Mike must face the unintended consequences of his 'digilantism'.

12:00am Snow, Sex And Suspicious Parents: Tignes (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) Nineteen-year-old ski instructor and club promoter Max and two friends, and 20-year- old party-mad student Daryl and her mates are off on a ski party holiday in the French Alps. But unbeknown to them, so are their parents!

1:00am Catfish: The TV Show: Mike & Felicia (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language) Mike met Felicia online. After weeks of phone calls and web chats they made plans to meet in person, but Felicia stood him up. Mike was hurt but still feels a real connection. Is Mike setting himself up for disappointment?

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Sunday, 25 December 2016

1:40am Catfish: The TV Show: Reunion (CC,Repeat,PG) Participants from 'Catfish: The TV Show' reunite in MTV's Times Square studio to answer questions from fans and host SuChin Pak. Sparks fly when the 'Catfish' alums face each other since appearing on the series.

2:25am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

2:30am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Monday, 26 December 2016

Monday, 26 December 2016

5:00am Boj (CC,Repeat,G) 5:10am The Koala Brothers (CC,Repeat,G) 5:20am Little Princess (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35am The Wot Wots (CC,Repeat,G) 5:45am The Adventures Of Bottle Top Bill And His Best Friend Corky (CC,Repeat,G) 6:00am Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 6:25am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 6:30am Bob The Builder: Project Build It (CC,Repeat,G) 6:40am Dinosaur Train (Repeat,G) 6:55am Postman Pat Special Delivery Service (CC,Repeat,G) 7:10am Puffin Rock (CC,Repeat,G) 7:15am Sarah & Duck (CC,Repeat,G) 7:30am Thomas and Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 7:40am Go Jetters (Repeat,G) 7:55am Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 8:00am Hey Duggee (CC,Repeat,G) 8:10am Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom (CC,Repeat,G) 8:30am Peg + Cat (Repeat,G) 8:45am Mike The Knight (CC,Repeat,G) 9:00am Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 9:30am Play School (CC,Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Monday, 26 December 2016

10:00am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 10:10am The Hive (Repeat,G) 10:20am Maurice's Big Adventure (CC,Repeat,G) 10:25am Sydney Sailboat (CC,Repeat,G) 10:35am Bing (Repeat,G) 10:45am Sarah & Duck (Repeat,G) 10:50am This Is Scarlett And Isaiah (CC,Repeat,G) 11:00am Baby Jake (CC,Repeat,G) 11:10am Miffy's Adventures Big And Small (Repeat,G) 11:15am The Pajanimals (CC,Repeat,G) 11:30am Twirlywoos (Repeat,G) 11:40am Teletubbies (CC,Repeat,G) 12:00pm Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 12:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 12:55pm Maya The Bee (CC,Repeat,G) 1:10pm Yo Gabba Gabba! (CC,Repeat,G) 1:35pm Q Pootle 5 (CC,Repeat,G) 1:50pm Mister Maker Around The World (CC,Repeat,G) 2:10pm Play School Celebrity Covers (CC,Repeat,G) 2:20pm hoopla doopla! (CC,Repeat,G) 2:35pm Curious George (CC,Repeat,G) 3:00pm Olivia (CC,Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Monday, 26 December 2016

3:15pm Sally & Possum (CC,Repeat,G) 3:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 4:00pm Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 4:10pm Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (CC,Repeat,G) 4:20pm Tree Fu Tom (CC,Repeat,G) 4:45pm Timmy Time (CC,Repeat,G) 5:00pm Timmy's Seaside Rescue (CC,Repeat,G) 5:25pm Kazoops! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:40pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:50pm Fireman Sam (CC,Repeat,G)

6:00pm Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: Trip To The Seaside (CC,Repeat,G) Holly joins Ben and his family on an Elf trip to the seaside, and Mr Elf tells her that no magic is to be used. But when they realise that no one has remembered to pack lunch they ask Holly to use her magic to make some.

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Albino Humpback Whale (CC,Repeat,G) The Octonauts help out an albino humpback whale with nasty sunburn.

6:25pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Amazing Mum (CC,Repeat,G) When Mr Tod and Sammy Whiskers team up to strike the rabbits' big picnic, Peter must team up with the only rabbit who can match him for speed and cunning - his mum.

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: But We Always Do It Like This (CC,Repeat,G) When Charlie and Lola visit Granny and Grandpa they always build an extremely special sandcastle on the beach and they always do it together.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Monday, 26 December 2016

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Prickly Heat (Repeat,G) It's a scorching hot day on the farm and the Flock need to cool off. When Bitzer discovers the Sheep Dip is out of action the Flock have to come up with another plan.

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Jade McCrae, Jonathan Biggins, Johnny Young & Colin Lane (CC,Repeat,PG) Joining Adam, Myf and Alan tonight are Jade McCrae, Jonathan Biggins, Johnny Young and Colin Lane.

7:30pm Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio (CC,Repeat) The Doctor joins forces with an investigative journalist and a superhero to save New York from a deadly alien threat. CAST: Peter Capaldi, Charity Wakefield, Justin Chatwin.

8:30pm Stones In Exile (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Drug References) Captures the creation of the Rolling Stones' classic 1972 album Exile in Main Street. Includes interviews with the band, archive footage, tour outtakes & candid photographs... and the drink, drugs & scandal that went with it.

9:30pm Ladies And Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (CC,Repeat,PG) Filmed in Texas in the middle of their 1972 North American tour this is one of the all- time great concert films, capturing The Rolling Stones at the peak of their power as recording and performing giants.

10:30pm Peep Show: Wedding (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) It's the day of Mark and Sophie's wedding. Mark and his best man Jeremy set off in the car to church as Mark wrestles with his crippling doubts. Will Mark decide to go through with the wedding? CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

11:00pm Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (CC,Repeat,PG) An intimate look at the late musician's songs, poetry, personal photographs, his colourful past and the creative process that made him a legend. (Leonard Cohen 1934 - 2016)

12:45am Peep Show: Wedding (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) It's the day of Mark and Sophie's wedding. Mark and his best man Jeremy set off in the car to church as Mark wrestles with his crippling doubts. Will Mark decide to go through with the wedding? CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Monday, 26 December 2016

2:10am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

2:15am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Tuesday, 27 December 2016

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

5:00am Babar And The Adventures Of Badou (CC,Repeat,G) 5:20am Elmo The Musical (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35am The WotWots (CC,Repeat,G) 5:45am The Adventures Of Bottle Top Bill And His Best Friend Corky (CC,Repeat,G) 6:00am Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 6:25am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 6:30am Bob The Builder: Project Build It (CC,Repeat,G) 6:40am Dinosaur Train (Repeat,G) 6:55am Postman Pat (CC,Repeat,G) 7:10am Puffin Rock (CC,Repeat,G) 7:15am Sarah & Duck (CC,Repeat,G) 7:30am Thomas and Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 7:40am Octonauts (CC,Repeat,G) 7:55am Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 8:00am Hey Duggee (CC,Repeat,G) 8:10am Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom (CC,Repeat,G) 8:30am Peg + Cat (G) 8:45am Mike The Knight (CC,Repeat,G) 9:00am Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 9:30am Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 10:00am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Tuesday, 27 December 2016

10:10am The Hive (Repeat,G) 10:25am Sydney Sailboat (CC,Repeat,G) 10:35am Bing (Repeat,G) 10:45am The Day Henry Met (CC,Repeat,G) 10:50am Mofy (Repeat,G) 11:00am Baby Jake (CC,Repeat,G) 11:10am Miffy's Adventures Big And Small (Repeat,G) 11:15am The Pajanimals (CC,Repeat,G) 11:30am Twirlywoos (Repeat,G) 11:40am Teletubbies (CC,Repeat,G) 12:00pm Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 12:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 12:55pm Maya The Bee (CC,Repeat,G) 1:10pm Yo Gabba Gabba! (CC,Repeat,G) 1:35pm Clangers (Repeat,G) 1:50pm Mister Maker Around The World (CC,Repeat,G) 2:10pm Wiggle Town (CC,Repeat,G) 2:20pm hoopla doopla! (CC,Repeat,G) 2:35pm Curious George (CC,Repeat,G) 2:55pm The Numtums (CC,Repeat,G) 3:05pm This Is Scarlett And Isaiah (CC,Repeat,G) 3:15pm Teacup Travels (Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Tuesday, 27 December 2016

3:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 4:00pm Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 4:10pm Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (CC,Repeat,G) 4:20pm Tree Fu Tom (CC,Repeat,G) 4:45pm Timmy Time (CC,Repeat,G) 5:00pm Ready, Jet, Go! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:25pm Kazoops! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:40pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:50pm Fireman Sam (CC,Repeat,G)

6:00pm Hoot Hoot Go!: The Hootastic Choir (CC,Repeat,G) The Owl Pals are putting on a special concert for their toys - but they can't agree on which song to sing. How are they going to put on the best concert ever for the toys without the right song to sing?

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Waterbears (CC,Repeat,G) The Octonauts venture into a dangerous red-hot lava tube to rescue a teeny tiny water bear.

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of Cotton-Tails Party (CC,Repeat,G) When Peter promises the Shrew some worms to entice him to Cotton-tail's birthday party, he ends up accidentally putting everyone in danger.

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: Boo! Made You Jump! (CC,Repeat,G) It's so easy for Charlie to make Lola jump. But Lola really wants to make Charlie jump. She tries hiding, ghosts & really scary stories. Soon Charlie too is longing to jump. Will nothing work?

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Tuesday, 27 December 2016

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Shaun Encounters (CC,Repeat,G) Two alien kids land at the farm one night and run riot. Can Shaun and Bitzer stop them before they wake the Farmer?

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Ian Turpie, Cal Wilson, Dave Graney & Dave O'Neil (CC,Repeat,G) Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are Ian Turpie, Cal Wilson, Dave Graney and Dave O'Neil.

7:30pm Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,G) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

8:30pm Louis Theroux: America's Medicated Kids (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes) Louis Theroux meets American families who have decided to medicate their kids to control their unruly behaviour.

9:30pm Hard Time: Gangs Behind Bars (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes) Las Vegas is a crossroads for the major gangs of California and the Southwest. And at the Clark County Detention Center, inmates and officers are constantly under pressure from gang activity.

10:20pm Archer: The Archer Sanction (CC,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References, Violence) Archer, Lana, and Ray climb their way to the top of an assassin's hit list.

10:40pm Peep Show: Burgling (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

11:05pm Joy Division (CC,Repeat,MA,Adult Themes, Coarse Language) Pieced together from archival footage as well as new interviews with the remaining band members and musical experts, Joy Division is the definitive documentary about this influential and timeless band.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Tuesday, 27 December 2016

12:45am Stupid Man, Smart Phone: Italy (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language) Russell Kane is going to new heights to prove his phone can transform him into a survival expert. He's climbing the Italian Dolomite Mountains without any training or experience. He's joined by internet comedian Humza Arshad.

1:30am Peep Show: Burgling (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

1:10am Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,G) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

2:55am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

3:00am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Wednesday, 28 December 2016

Wednesday, 28 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Wednesday, 28 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Wednesday, 28 December 2016

6:00pm Hoot Hoot Go!: The Perfect Piratey Picnic Spot (CC,Repeat,G) The Owl Pals are off to search for the Perfect Piratey Picnic Spot with Pirate Hootbeard, but they lose their special map showing the perfect picnic spot! How can they have a picnic without the perfect piratey picnic spot?

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Pelicans (CC,Repeat,G) When a floating garbage patch endangers a flock of pelicans and other sea creatures, the Octonauts and the birds work together to clean it up.

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Thing-A-Ma-Jig (CC,Repeat,G) When Mr Bouncer invents something that seemingly has no function, the rabbits endeavour to find out what it's for. But when Mr Tod comes after them, will the 'thing-a- ma-jig' be a help or a hindrance in their escape?

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: The Most Wonderfullest Picnic In The Whole Wide World (CC,Repeat,G) You can't have a picnic without swirly tennis & sunshine. Lola, Lotta, Charlie and Marv are really excited because they have all of those things. But just as the fun is about to begin, the storm clouds gather.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Wednesday, 28 December 2016

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Double Trouble (CC,Repeat,G) A bored Shaun dresses up as the Farmer to entertain the flock. Realising he now has the power to boss Bitzer around Shaun takes the opportunity to throw a bit of a party for the flock.

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Ignatius Jones, Elenoa Rokobaro, Dave O'Neil & Anthony Morgan. (CC,Repeat,PG) Joining Adam Hills are Ignatius Jones, Elenoa Rokobaro, Dave O'Neil and Anthony Morgan.

8:30pm Stupid Man, Smart Phone: Italy (CC,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language) Russell Kane is going to new heights to prove his phone can transform him into a survival expert. He's climbing the Italian Dolomite Mountains without any training or experience. He's joined by internet comedian Humza Arshad.

9:20pm My Social Network Stalker (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) The true story of Ruth, who was pushed to the brink of suicide after being cyber stalked. However, when her stalker was finally caught, the revelation of the man's identity proved as traumatic as what she had already endured.

10:15pm Peep Show: Spin War (CC,Repeat,M,Frequent Coarse Language, Drug References, Sexual References) Mark faces the horror of having to face his estranged wife Sophie, as well as trying to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile Jeremy and Super Hans' band play their first gig. CAST: Olivia Colman

10:40pm Crowded House Live At Sydney Opera House (CC,Repeat,PG) As part of Ausmusic Month, Crowded House perform at the iconic landmark once more to mark the 20th anniversary of their farewell concert. This live event is simulcast on Double J. #CrowdedHouseLive

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Wednesday, 28 December 2016

12:55am Catfish: The TV Show: Daisy & Marcus (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language) Jersey girl Daisy met Marcus on Instagram & he instantly stole her heart, helping her get through troubles at home. But he won't speak to her on the phone, let alone meet her in person, so Nev tries to arrange a face to face.

1:35am Peep Show: Spin War (CC,Repeat,M,Frequent Coarse Language, Drug References, Sexual References) Mark faces the horror of having to face his estranged wife Sophie, as well as trying to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile Jeremy and Super Hans' band play their first gig. CAST: Olivia Colman

1:55am Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,G) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

3:05am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

3:10am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Thursday, 29 December 2016

Thursday, 29 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Thursday, 29 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Thursday, 29 December 2016

6:00pm Hoot Hoot Go!: Hootaluna: Moon Dancer Extraordinaire (CC,Repeat,G) Hootaluna gives the Owl Pals a Moon Dancing lesson, but her Moon Boots malfunction... and the lesson is ruined. How can Hootaluna be the best moon dancing teacher in the Giggle Galaxy if her Moon Boots don't work?

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Red Rock Crabs (CC,Repeat,G) Shellington and the others round up some lost crabs and marine iguanas that have been marooned on an island far too cold for them and take them home to the Galapagos Islands.

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Spectacular Sledge (CC,Repeat,G) When the rabbits discover a hoard of much needed winter vegetables in Mr McGregor's garden, they must find a way to transport them - by building a spectacular new sled!

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: It Wasn't Me! (CC,Repeat,G) Charlie wins first prize at school for his homemade rocket As he puts it safely away, he explains to Lola that the rocket really isn't a toy and she must promise not to touch it or play with it!

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Thursday, 29 December 2016

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Draw The Line (CC,Repeat,G) The flock hijack a road line-painting machine and cause chaos while creating giant works of art in the field.

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Kate Neal, Scott Edgar, Harry James Angus & Denise Scott (CC,Repeat,G) Joining Adam, Myf and Alan are Kate Neal, Harry James Angus from Cat Empire, Scott Edgar and Denise Scott.

8:30pm Gruen XL (CC,Repeat,PG) The panel looks at the rise of one brand, & the fall of another; car-sharing app Uber; & cheating website Ashley Madison. Can we be convinced that we need a home grown royal family? Watch the extended version on ABC2.

9:15pm Black Books: Fever (CC,Repeat,PG) It's getting hotter. Manny is terrified that the temperature will reach 88 degrees, Bernard wants a Summer girlfriend and Fran feels that the walls of her flat are closing in - literally. CAST: Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran

9:45pm Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am (CC,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) The Sheetles are a female version of the Beatles in every way except with very different fans. The politics of bronzer use in the Ladies Room, Officer Michaels has a performance review and Cinderella & Prince Charming fight.

10:10pm Fancy Boy (CC,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) When a mysterious man at the pub grants three friends one wish each, they get a lot more than they wished for.

10:40pm Comedy Next Gen: Dilruk Jayasinha (CC,Repeat,MA,Coarse Language, Sexual References) A regular headliner on the Melbourne comedy circuit, Dilruk Jayasinha has performed to packed rooms across Australia as well as headlined shows in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Sri Wanka is Dil's latest stand up show.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Thursday, 29 December 2016

11:40pm Peep Show: Jeremy's Broke (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) Jeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

12:05am Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References,This program contains content that may concern some viewers.) In the fabulously festive episode from the legendary Hammersmith Apollo, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden & star of The Last Leg Josh Widdicombe.

12:50am Peep Show: Jeremy's Broke (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References) Jeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

2:05am Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,G) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

2:20am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

2:25am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Friday, 30 December 2016

Friday, 30 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Friday, 30 December 2016

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Friday, 30 December 2016

6:00pm Hoot Hoot Go!: The Broken Fangifier (CC,Repeat,G) When Giggle Fangs' Fangifier breaks, it makes the Batty Lair too bright and loud. The Owl Pals each try fixing the Fangifier, but nothing works! How can they fix it and turn everything back to normal?

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Sea Sponge (CC,Repeat,G) Examining a sick sea sponge, Peso is surprised to discover that all sorts of creatures live inside it, treating it like a hotel, a behaviour known as commensalism.

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tail Of Cotton-Tails Tooth (CC,Repeat,G) When Cotton-tail is taken ill, Peter must fetch Dr Bobtail through the snow-covered woods. Unfortunately, Mr Tod has other ideas for the rabbits... involving a minty stew.

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: It's A Secret (CC,Repeat,G) It's Charlie's birthday, and Lola knows what his birthday surprise is. Will she be able to stop herself blurting it out and ruining it?

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Friday, 30 December 2016

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Sheepless Nights (CC,Repeat,G) A leak in the barn roof forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. Unfortunately, the selfish pigs don't want to share. After a chaotic mud and pillow fight, Shaun comes up with a plan to patch things up.

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Brian McFadden, Tom Zutaut, Felicity Ward & Jason Byrne (CC,Repeat,PG) Adam, Myf and Alan are joined by Brian McFadden, Tom Zutaut, Felicity Ward and Jason Byrne.

7:30pm Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,PG) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

8:30pm Catfish: The TV Show: Chitara & Priscilla (CC,M,Coarse Language) Chitara took a big leap & came out to her family when she met Priscilla online. But Priscilla ended their relationship unexpectedly & now Chitara is determined to find out what happened.

9:10pm Luke Warm Sex: Getting Intimate With Intimacy (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) On a date with male escort "Steve", Luke learns great sex isn't about intercourse - it's about creating intimacy and connection. Luke dives into his own fantasies by writing and performing an erotic story on stage.

9:40pm Sex Box (CC,MA,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Nudity, Sexual References, Sex Scenes)Final Goedele Liekens gives guidance to partners trying out bondage & explains why she thinks women like to be tied up. She also helps a gay couple pep up their foreplay.

10:30pm Peep Show: Jeremy's Mummy (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language) Jeremy's mother visits for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

10:55pm Penn and Teller: Fool Us (CC,Repeat,PG) Hosted by Jonathan Ross, the spectacular show throws down the gauntlet to every magician in the US and from around the world to perform their most mystifying tricks to fool Penn and Teller.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Friday, 30 December 2016

11:35pm Snow, Sex And Suspicious Parents: Catch Up (CC,Repeat,M) Six young people and their mates headed off to Europe for a week of skiing and partying, blissfully unaware that their spying parents were along too. On their return home, we find out if this has affected the family dynamic.

12:35am Peep Show: Jeremy's Mummy (CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language) Jeremy's mother visits for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal. CAST: David Mitchell, Robert Webb

1:20am Total Wipeout (CC,Repeat,PG) Total Wipeout is an action-packed family entertainment show. Contestants from all walks of life compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills ever seen on television.

2:00am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

2:05am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

Saturday, 31 December 2016

5:00am Babar And The Adventures Of Badou (CC,Repeat,G) 5:20am Elmo The Musical (CC,Repeat,G)Final 5:35am The WotWots (CC,Repeat,G)Final 5:45am The Adventures Of Bottle Top Bill And His Best Friend Corky (CC,Repeat,G)Final 6:00am The Numtums (CC,Repeat,G) 6:05am Waybuloo (CC,Repeat,G) 6:25am This Is Scarlett And Isaiah (CC,Repeat,G) 6:30am Bob The Builder: Project Build It (CC,Repeat,G) 6:40am Dinosaur Train (Repeat,G) 6:55am Postman Pat (CC,Repeat,G) 7:10am Puffin Rock (CC,Repeat,G) 7:15am Sarah & Duck (CC,Repeat,G) 7:30am Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 7:30am Thomas and Friends (CC,Repeat,G) 7:40am Go Jetters (Repeat,G) 7:55am Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 7:58am Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 8:00am Hey Duggee (CC,Repeat,G) 8:10am Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 8:13am Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom (CC,Repeat,G) 8:30am Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

8:33am Peg + Cat (G) 8:45am Mike The Knight (CC,Repeat,G) 9:00am Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 9:30am Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 10:00am Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 10:10am The Hive (Repeat,G) 10:25am Sydney Sailboat (CC,Repeat,G) 10:35am Bing (Repeat,G) 10:45am The Day Henry Met (CC,Repeat,G) 10:50am Mofy (Repeat,G) 11:00am Baby Jake (CC,Repeat,G) 11:10am Miffy's Adventures Big And Small (Repeat,G) 11:15am The Pajanimals (CC,Repeat,G) 11:30am In The Night Garden (CC,Repeat,G) 12:00pm Sesame Street (CC,Repeat,G) 12:30pm Arthur (Repeat,G) 12:40pm Sally & Possum (CC,Repeat,G) 12:55pm Maya The Bee (CC,Repeat,G) 1:05pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 1:10pm Yo Gabba Gabba! (CC,Repeat,G) 1:35pm Clangers (Repeat,G) 1:50pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

1:53pm Mister Maker Around The World (CC,Repeat,G) 2:10pm Wiggle Town (CC,Repeat,G) 2:20pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 2:21pm hoopla doopla! (CC,Repeat,G) 2:30pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 2:35pm Curious George (CC,Repeat,G) 2:55pm The Numtums (CC,Repeat,G) 3:05pm This Is Scarlett And Isaiah (CC,Repeat,G) 3:10pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 3:15pm Teacup Travels (Repeat,G) 3:30pm Play School (CC,Repeat,G) 4:00pm Bananas In Pyjamas (CC,Repeat,G) 4:10pm Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (CC,Repeat,G) 4:20pm Tree Fu Tom (CC,Repeat,G) 4:45pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 4:48pm Timmy Time (CC,Repeat,G) 5:00pm Ready, Jet, Go! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:20pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 5:25pm Kazoops! (CC,Repeat,G) 5:35pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 5:35pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G) 5:40pm Peppa Pig (CC,Repeat,G)

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

5:45pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) 5:50pm Fireman Sam (CC,Repeat,G)

6:00pm Giggle And Hoot (Repeat,G) Jimmy Giggle and his owl pals, Hoot and Hootabelle, plus all their friends get up to lots of fun together in the land of Giggle and Hoot.

6:03pm Hoot Hoot Go!: Hootly Learns To Cloud Bounce (CC,Repeat,G) Hoot and Hootabelle want to go cloud bouncing with Hootly, but she doesn't know how to do it because she's never been cloud bouncing before! How can they all go cloud bouncing together if Hootly can't join in?

6:10pm Octonauts: The Octonauts And The Immortal Jellyfish (CC,Repeat,G) While caring for sea creatures, Peso discovers an adult Immortal Jellyfish that changes into a baby when it is scared by predators. Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso guard the jellyfish at a distant reef.

6:20pm Peter Rabbit: The Tale Of The Big Badger Blunder (CC,Repeat,G) When Tommy Brock decides to move in to the Farmyard, Mittens needs Peter Rabbit's help to evict him!

6:35pm Charlie And Lola: I Love Going To Granny And Grandpa's It's Just That (CC,Repeat,G) Lola worries that her imaginary friend might miss her when she's at Granny and Grandpa's. Then she says she cannot go away because Mum and Dad might miss her. Charlie comes up with solutions but Lola doesn't want to go to.

6:50pm Shaun The Sheep: Spring Lamb (CC,Repeat,G) It's bath time for a reluctant Timmy. In trying to escape, Timmy gets a spring attached to his tail. It's up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.

7:00pm Spicks And Specks: Donna Simpson, Denis Walter, Colin Lane & Scott Edgar (CC,Repeat,PG) Adam, Myf and Alan are joined by Donna Simpson, Denis Walter, Colin Lane and Scott Edgar.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

7:30pm Penn And Teller: Fool Us (CC,M,Adult Themes, Sexual References) Aspiring magicians try to impress Penn & Teller with their tricks. If a magician successfully hoodwinks the duo with a trick that the duo can't replicate, they win the chance to perform as their opening act in Las Vegas.

8:15pm Would I Lie To You?: Phill Jupitus, Amanda Abbington, Gareth Malone, Richard Osman (CC,Repeat,G) Host Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman and Phill Jupitus.

8:45pm Queen: Rags To Rhapsody (CC,Repeat) The story of Queen's early days playing in pubs and colleges up to the recording of one of the greatest songs of all time - Bohemian Rhapsody.

9:45pm Queen: A Night At The Odeon (CC,Repeat) 1975 was the year in which Queen came of age; from up-and-coming UK rock band to worldwide phenomenon in the space of 12 months. This film captures one of the most significant live performances of Queen's career.

10:45pm Stones In Exile (CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Drug References) Captures the creation of the Rolling Stones' classic 1972 album Exile in Main Street. Includes interviews with the band, archive footage, tour outtakes & candid photographs... and the drink, drugs & scandal that went with it.

11:50pm Ladies And Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (CC,Repeat,PG) Filmed in Texas in the middle of their 1972 North American tour this is one of the all- time great concert films, capturing The Rolling Stones at the peak of their power as recording and performing giants.

12:50am Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (CC,Repeat,PG) An intimate look at the late musician's songs, poetry, personal photographs, his colourful past and the creative process that made him a legend. (Leonard Cohen 1934 - 2016)

2:30am Black Books: Fever (CC,Repeat,PG) It's getting hotter. Manny is terrified that the temperature will reach 88 degrees, Bernard wants a Summer girlfriend and Fran feels that the walls of her flat are closing in - literally. CAST: Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Saturday, 31 December 2016

3:00am ABC News Update (Repeat) The latest news headlines and today's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

3:05am Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Amendments

Amendments

Wednesday, November 23 Amend Program Title, Episode Title: 10:00PM Crowded House: Video Killed The Radio Star

Amend Synopsis Text: 10:25PM Peep Show In the last episode of the series, death and terminal illness prove to be the keys to romantic success for Mark and Jeremy.

Amend Synopsis Text: 12:35AM Peep Show In the last episode of the series, death and terminal illness prove to be the keys to romantic success for Mark and Jeremy.

Thursday, November 24 Amend Start time: 08:55PM Black Books Previous Start Time 09:00PM

Amend Synopsis Text: 10:50PM Peep Show Can you love two people at the same time? Jeremy believes you can although his gorgeous new American girlfriend puts his taboo bashing beliefs to the test. Mark believes you can only love one person.

Amend Synopsis Text: 12:30AM Peep Show Can you love two people at the same time? Jeremy believes you can although his gorgeous new American girlfriend puts his taboo bashing beliefs to the test. Mark believes you can only love one person.

Friday, November 25 Amend Start time, Synopsis Text: 10:25PM Peep Show Previous Start Time 10:20PM Mark's lack of success with Sophie is compensated when he makes a new friend, Daryl, at the office. Mark is sure his new mate will broaden his horizons. Jeremy meets an old schoolfriend, Gog, who he used to bully.

Amend Synopsis Text: 12:35AM Peep Show Mark's lack of success with Sophie is compensated when he makes a new friend, Daryl, at the office. Mark is sure his new mate will broaden his horizons. Jeremy meets an old schoolfriend, Gog, who he used to bully.

Saturday, November 26 Amend Start time: 10:55PM The IT Crowd: The Internet Is Coming Previous Start Time 11:00PM

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Amend Start time: 11:45PM Video Killed The Radio Star Previous Start Time 11:50PM

Amend Start time: 12:10AM Black Books Previous Start Time 12:15AM

Amend Start time: 01:00AM James Corden: The Wrong Mans Previous Start Time 01:05AM

Amend Start time: 02:00AM Lowdown Previous Start Time 02:05AM

Sunday, November 27 Amend Program Title, Episode Title: 08:30PM Louis Theroux: Swingers

Monday, November 28 Insert Episode Title, Classification, Warning: 07:30PM Class The Metaphysical Engine, Or What Quill Did (M, Adult Themes, Violence)

Amend Synopsis Text: 08:30PM Humans When Mia risks falling into the hands of a mysterious organisation, she's forced to take drastic action. Odi struggles to find meaning, while Sophie is awestruck by Renie's 'Synthie' lifestyle. Mattie leaves home. (Ep 5)

Insert Classification, Warning: 08:30PM Humans (M, Adult Themes, Sexual References, Violence)

Insert Program: 09:15PM Gruen Pitch Rewind Series 1, Ep 29, Polygamy CC, Repeat (PG) Each week we ask agencies how they approached their briefs, and how the brilliant ads that make it onto Gruen evolved.

Amend Start time: 09:20PM Revenge Porn Previous Start Time 09:15PM

Amend Start time: 10:10PM Inside Amy Schumer Previous Start Time 10:05PM

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Amendments

Amend Start time: 12:20AM First Dates UK Previous Start Time 12:15AM

Amend Start time: 02:05AM ABC News Update Previous Start Time 02:00AM

Amend Start time: 02:10AM Programs Resume At 5am Previous Start Time 02:05AM

Tuesday, November 29 Delete Program: 08:20PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 7, Menage A Tinder CC, Premiere (M)

Insert Program: 08:20PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 2, Dating App Addict CC, Premiere (M, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Drug Use, Sex Scenes) When "Sandy" swaps drugs for dating apps he finds himself embroiled in an even seedier world than the one he is trying to escape.

Insert Classification, Warning: 11:40PM Humans (M, Adult Themes, Sexual References, Violence)

Amend Synopsis Text: 11:40PM Humans When Mia risks falling into the hands of a mysterious organisation, she's forced to take drastic action. Odi struggles to find meaning, while Sophie is awestruck by Renie's 'Synthie' lifestyle. Mattie leaves home. (Ep 5)

Wednesday, November 30 Insert Episode Title, Classification, Warning: 10:55PM Class The Metaphysical Engine, Or What Quill Did (M, Adult Themes, Violence)

Thursday, December 01 Delete Program: 08:25PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 3, The Princess And The Bogan CC, Premiere (M), Nudity, Sex Scenes

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Insert Program: 08:25PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 6, Death By Dating App CC, Premiere (PG) A bet gone out of hand sees "Giancarlo" fly to Venezuela to meet a woman he met online, but is he flying into a trap?

Amend Synopsis Text: 08:35PM No Strings Attached When "Dave" sets his wife up on a Tinder date with another woman "interesting feelings" ensue...

Delete Program: 08:35PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 2, Dating App Addict CC, Premiere (M)

Insert Program: 08:35PM No Strings Attached Series 1, Ep 7, Menage A Tinder CC, Premiere (M, Adult Themes, Sex Scenes) When "Dave" sets his wife up on a Tinder date with another woman "interesting feelings" ensue…

Friday, December 02 Amend Start time: 08:20PM No Strings Attached Previous Start Time 11:30PM

Amend Start time: 11:30PM No Strings Attached Previous Start Time 08:20PM

Saturday, December 03 Amend Program Title, Episode Title: 11:15PM Louis Theroux Swingers

Monday, December 05 Amend Synopsis Text: 09:30PM Humans Athena challenges Milo's ethics & is shocked when he reveals his real plan. Mia's surprise return has ramifications for the Hawkins family. Max resolves to begin a new community of Synths. (Ep 6)

Tuesday, December 06 Amend Synopsis Text: 10:55PM Humans Athena challenges Milo's ethics & is shocked when he reveals his real plan. Mia's surprise return has ramifications for the Hawkins family. Max resolves to begin a new community of Synths. (Ep 6)

Amend Start time: 11:35PM Revenge Porn Previous Start Time 11:45PM

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Amendments

Amend Start time: 12:25AM Peep Show Previous Start Time 12:35AM

Amend Start time: 12:50AM Winter Wipeout Previous Start Time 01:00AM

Amend Start time: 01:55AM ABC News Update Previous Start Time 02:05AM

Amend Start time: 02:00AM Programs Resume At 5am Previous Start Time 02:05AM

Sunday, December 11 Delete Program: 08:20PM The Checkout: Snack Size Series 4, Ep 30, Checking Out Your Privates CC, Repeat (PG)

Insert Program: 08:20PM The Checkout: Snack Size Series 4, Ep 6, Forever In Your Debt CC, Repeat (PG) The Checkout hunts down the best, the cheapest, the tastiest, the safest, the longest-lasting, the greenest, the coolest, and the most shonky, jam-packed into a handy snack-sized package.

Wednesday, December 14 Insert Classification, Warning: 09:20PM End Of The Line (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Drug Use)

Thursday, December 15 Network Delete Program: 11:45PM Live At The Apollo Series 1, Ep 6, Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom Stade CC, Repeat (M, Sexual References)

Insert Program: 11:45PM Live At The Apollo Series 1, Ep 5, Rich Hall, Mark Watson & Andrew Maxwell CC, Repeat (M, Adult Themes, Sexual References) Stand Up for the Week star Rich Hall hosts stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo, with the brilliant Mark Watson and the irrepressible Andrew Maxwell.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Amendments

Friday, December 16 Insert Classification, Warning: 09:40PM Sex Box (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Nudity, Sex Scenes)

Saturday, December 17 Insert Classification, Warning: 10:00PM Comedy Next Gen (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Sunday, December 18 Insert Classification, Warning: 10:10PM End Of The Line (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Drug Use)

Insert Classification, Warning: 11:40PM Sex Box (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Nudity, Sex Scenes)

Thursday, December 22 Amend Synopsis Text: 08:30PM Hard Quiz Tom Gleeson grills four so-called experts to crown the final Hard Quiz Champion of 2016. Downton Abbey fan Kim takes on cricket expert Kieren, Brady Bunch tragic Rowena and European language expert Daniel. (Final)

Amend Classification, Warning, Synopsis Text: 09:25PM Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am (M, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) A touch footy game ends weirdly, women who don't understand the way men speak, Simon & Simone have different fashion requirements, deodorant use in a ladies room and young parents race home to their baby.

Amend Synopsis Text: 09:55PM Fancy Boy A mother struggles to accept her missing child back into the family. An app designer tears himself apart while looking for the perfect fart sound. And two dads have a difficult first day in the school tuckshop.

Amend Classification, Warning, Synopsis Text: 10:25PM Comedy Next Gen (MA, Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References) Rhys Nicholson, the king of cheap laughs and expensive suits brings you his new comedy show Bona Fide.

Amend Synopsis Text: 11:50PM Live At The Apollo This week, Live at the Apollo is hosted by the one and only Jason Manford, with his very special guests Canadian funny man Tom Stade and Ireland's very own Jimeoin.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Amendments

Friday, December 23 Amend Classification, Warning, Synopsis Text: 08:30PM Catfish: The TV Show (M, Coarse Language) Jersey girl Daisy met Marcus on Instagram & he instantly stole her heart, helping her get through troubles at home. But he won't speak to her on the phone, let alone meet her in person, so Nev tries to arrange a face to face.

Saturday, December 24 Insert Classification: 08:00PM Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

Insert Classification: 08:40PM Would I Lie To You? (PG)

Amend Classification, Warning, Synopsis Text: 10:30PM Comedy Next Gen (MA, Coarse Language, Sexual References) A regular headliner on the Melbourne comedy circuit, Dilruk Jayasinha has performed to packed rooms across Australia as well as headlined shows in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore. Sri Wanka is Dil's latest stand up show.

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ABC2 Program Guide: National: Week 53 Marketing Contacts

Marketing Contacts

Sydney

Chris Chamberlin (02) 8333 2154 / 0404 075 749 News Publicist - 7pm News, ABC News 24, [email protected] 7.30, Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Media Watch, Q&A, Insiders, Lateline, ABC News Breakfast, The Drum, Offsiders, Behind the News, Australia Wide, National Press Club, The Mix, The World, One Plus One, Grandstand, The Business

Bridget Stenhouse (02) 8333 3847 / 0419 846 333 ABC2, Humans, Opening Shot, Compass, [email protected] Sunday Best, Stupid Man Smart Phone

Kristine Way (02) 8333 3844 / 0419 969 282 The Code, Rake, Janet King, Gruen, Silvia’s [email protected] Italian Table, The Royal Variety Performance 2016

Safia van der Zwan (02) 8333 3846 Play School 50th Birthday, Soul Mates, [email protected] Nowhere Boys, You’re Skitting Me, ABC ME, Class, Call The Midwife: Christmas Special

Amy Reiha [email protected] Simply Nigella, Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

Melbourne

Kim Bassett (03) 9524 2580 / 0409 600 456 Catalyst, Gardening Australia, Grand Designs, [email protected] The Book Club, Streets Of Your Town, Please Like Me, Comedy Next Gen, Back Roads

Yasmin Kentera (03) 9524 2629 / 0418 813 071 Rosehaven, Dr Blake Mysteries, Australian [email protected] Story, Anh’s Brush with Fame, Newton’s Law, No Strings Attached, Wham Bam Thank You Ma’am, Fancy Boy

Tracey Taylor (03) 9524 2313 / 0419 528 213 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering, Shaun [email protected] Micallef’s MAD AS HELL, Seven Types of Ambiguity, Upper Middle Bogan, Hard Quiz

Communications Manager: Imogen Corlette (02) 8333 3845 / 0410 520 776 [email protected]

Programming Tania Caggegi Anna Bruter Enquiries: (ABC & ABC News 24) (ABC2 & ABC ME) (02) 8333 4633 (02) 8333 3843

Media Portal: Mary Fraser (02) 8333 3848

Find publicity images and press kits for highlighted and ongoing programs at abc.net.au/tvpublicity

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