Wednesday, September 08 2010

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RTE Two / Today

MORNING

06:55

The Animals of Farthing Wood

Animated adventures with the friendly woodland creatures (Animation)

07:20

Spirou and Fantasio

Children's animation about two journalists (Animation)

07:45

Scruff

Fun and games for youngsters (Children's)

08:10

Sumo Mouse

Children's entertainment (Children's)

08:35

Yo Gabba Gabba

Children's entertainment show featuring a mixture of music, dance, life lessons and celebrity guests (Children's)

09:00

Den Tots: Lifeboat Luke

Animated action adventure series set in the town of Donaghadoo, featuring visual jokes, eccentric characters and sea-safety messages for children (Animation)

09:05

LazyTown

Athletic hero Sportacus tries to encourage the townsfolk to be more active, and foils the plans of bone-idle baddie Robbie Rotten (Children's)

09:30

Hi-5

Children's series, putting the fun into learning (Children's)

10:00

Classic Tales

Children's entertainment (Children's)

10:05

Barney

Learning and entertainment with Barney the big purple dinosaur (Children's)

10:30

Fluffy Gardens

Pre-school series featuring an odd assortment of animal characters (Children's)

10:40

My Friends Tigger and Pooh

Animated adventures with the pals, who are joined by new friend Darby, a six-year-old girl who helps them solve mysteries and learn about the world (Animation)

11:05

Balamory

Learning with the residents of colourful Balamory Island (Children's)

11:25

Tweenies

Educational play with Bella, Fizz, Milo, Jake and Doodles the dog (Children's)

11:45

Fimbles

More magical adventures for pre-school viewers (Children's)

AFTERNOON

12:05

Wibbly Pig

Animation based on the popular children's books (Animation)

12:15

Yo Gabba Gabba

Children's entertainment show featuring a mixture of music, dance, life lessons and celebrity guests (Children's)

12:40

Barney

Learning and entertainment with Barney the big purple dinosaur (Children's)

13:05

Balamory

Learning with the residents of colourful Balamory Island (Children's)

13:25

Tweenies

Educational play with Bella, Fizz, Milo, Jake and Doodles the dog (Children's)

13:45

LazyTown

Athletic hero Sportacus tries to encourage the townsfolk to be more active, and foils the plans of bone-idle baddie Robbie Rotten (Children's)

14:10

Chuggington

Animation about a group of young trains called chuggers (Children's)

14:25

Fimbles

More magical adventures for pre-school viewers (Children's)

14:45

The Den: Sea Princesses

Children's fun (Children's)

15:00

Timmy Time

Nursery adventures with Shaun the Sheep's baby cousin (Children's)

15:10

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's

Animated children's entertainment (Animation)

15:35

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Children's entertainment with Gotham City's crime-fighting hero (Animation)

16:00

Family Biz

Comedy about three children whose lives are turned upside down when their dad starts working from home (Comedy)

16:25

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Comedy show about a boy who has produced a guide offering advice on adolescence, teachers, detention and much more (Children's Comedy)

16:55

news2day

Domestic and international news items of interest to younger viewers

17:05

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Comedy show about a boy who has produced a guide offering advice on adolescence, teachers, detention and much more (Children's Comedy)

17:35

Neighbours TR

After making a deal with Diana, Toadie tries to make sure that their plan will only hurt Paul, and advises his boss to consider selling PirateNet - a proposal that leaves Rebecca feeling betrayed. Meanwhile, Steph asks a favour of Sonya, and Callum prepares Rocky the pup for his final assessment as a guide dog (Soap)

EVENING

18:00

The Simpsons T

Cartoon capers with the unmistakable all-American family

18:30

Home and Away TR

Angelo has a trial run for the restaurant's opening night, but Leah's downbeat mood and Rachel's job offer lead to a tense atmosphere. Ruby turns to alcohol in a bid to make herself feel better, but ends up drunk at Liam's house, while Nicole questions Penn about whether he has been lying to her (Soap)

19:00

Tornado Road T

Phil makes fun of Doug when an apparent shortcut proves to be a dead-end, but his amusement ceases when he is left at an airport. Simon and Juston pursue Hurricane Gustav, and Beau and Donya flee an oncoming tornado but their ccrew is left behind (Documentary)

20:00

Natural World

Documentary following the latest chapter in the story of Echo the female elephant and her family in the Kenyan National Park of Amboseli. Scientist Cynthia Moss believes she is charting the 58-year-old matriarch's decline - until she makes a surprising discovery. Narrated by David Attenborough (Wildlife)

21:00

CSI: Miami T

A college student is shot dead in a seedy motel, and Horatio is surprised to learn that its residents include Delko - whose past comes under investigation as the team tries to find the killer. Inquiries suggest that a barman may be involved, but it is not long before he too is murdered, and it becomes clear that a figure from the past is casting a deadly shadow over the present. Starring David Caruso

21:55

CSI: NY T

Mac and the team uncover the lair of serial murderer the `compass killer' while investigating how he escaped from the World's Fair site in Queens. Stella learns he is targeting people whom he imagines could have been responsible for his wife's death, and the case becomes a race against time to find out who will be the fourth victim. Crime drama, starring Gary Sinise

22:50

Naked Camera

Comedy series featuring Patrick McDonnell adopting the guise of various bizarre characters to bemuse members of an unsuspecting public (Comedy)

23:20

RTÉ News on Two and World Forecast T

(News)

23:50

The Librarians

Frances is a nervous wreck, drinking too much and sleeping too little, and asks Terry to come home, but he is still reeling after his public haircut and being left with a bob (Comedy)

LATE NIGHT

00:20

Whisky (2004 15)

Genre: Drama
Director: Pablo Stoll, Juan Pablo Rebella
Cast: Andres Pazos, Mirella Pascual, Jorge Bolani, Ana Katz, Daniel Hendler, Dumas Lerena, Damian Barrera, Alfonso Tort

Jacobo, the owner of a sock factory is shocked to learn his estranged brother is planning to visit him. While his sibling has made a success of his life, Jacobo is struggling financially and feels lonely. In a bid to appear as successful as possible, he persuades his assistant to pose as his wife. Uruguayan comedy drama, starring Andres Pazos, Mirella Pascual and Jorge Bolani
(Comedy Drama(Film))

02:10

Karl Spain Wants to Rock TR

With AC/DC tribute Thunderstruck eliminated from the competition, the tour moves to Tullamore, where Karl comes up with a publicity stunt to generate interest. Brian Tatler from Diamond Head visits the town to judge the heavy metal showdown (Dance)

02:45

In Plain Sight

FBI agent O'Connor resurfaces to arrest Brandi on charges of drug trafficking and murder. Convinced her sister is innocent, Mary resolves to uncover the real motive for his actions. Drama, starring real-life siblings Mary McCormack and Will McCormack and Nichole Hiltz (Drama)

03:30

Brothers & Sisters TR

Kevin overcompensates for his recent pay cut by purchasing a dream house for Scotty, while Justin tries to influence Saul's love life. Drama centred on the lives of several generations of a California family, starring Matthew Rhys and Luke MacFarlane (Drama)

04:15

The War

The Allies make slow progress through Europe during the summer of 1944, finding themselves bogged down in the Normandy countryside. In the Pacific, American forces on the island of Saipan fight their costliest battle to date, but the mood is buoyed by the eventual Nazi retreat and the liberation of Paris on August 25, ending four years of occupation (Documentary)

05:10

EuroNews

European and international headlines live via satellite

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Producer(s): Mark Cuban
Writer(s): Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Cast: Sasha Grey, Christopher Santos, Bridget Storm, Jeff Grossman, Timothy J. Cox, Kimberly Magness, Peter Zizzo, Ken Myers, Timothy Davis, Ted Jessup

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Cast: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood, Robert Hobbs, Langley Kirkwood, Bonnie Henna, Grant Roberts, Patrick Holland

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Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max Von Sydow

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