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SoHo Highlight: Boardwalk Empire (Sky 10, 8.30, 5.1) In the wake of a personal loss, Nucky solicits advice on his political situation from Arnold Rothstein; Eli remain suspicious of his brother’s actions; Jimmy flexes his muscles at Mickey Doyle’s expense. “Two Boats and a Lifeguard was written by Terence Winter (the show’s creator), and directed by Tim Van Patten (its […]

SoHo Highlight: The Hour (Sky 10, 8.30, F) There are tensions for all as the team prepare to defy government instruction and deliver a controversial episode on the crisis in Suez; Freddie finally learns what happened to Ruth; and Hector and Bel come to a decision. The Guardian thought “The Hour capably, if a little predictably, wrapped up its storylines” — […]

Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) After the homecoming dance, the girls try to sort out the devastation. Plus, ‘A’ isn’t the only one sending Aria texts. Joey (TV2, 6.30, R) Gina struggles with nepotism at the salon when her boss hires his untalented daughter to take many of Gina’s regular clients. North (TV One, 7.00) […]

Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) The homecoming dance is supposed to be a time for fun and making memories, but for four pretty little liars, disturbing secrets threaten to ruin their perfect night. Joey (TV2, 6.30, R) Joey meets his acting nemesis, Brian Michael David Scott, who relentlessly makes a fool out of him at […]

Hank (TV2, 5.00) Series finale: Henry wants a puppy, but instead opts to adopt an older dog. Initially against the idea, Hank realises that he and the old dog have more in common than he thought. Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) Trying to ignore ‘A’ backfired for the girls and now they must pay the penalty […]

Marcus Lush’s HD walkabout, North, has got a second wind in the ratings, with viewership of last night’s episode up on previous weeks’. It won the 7pm slot opposite Two and a Half Men in the 18-49 and 25-54 demographics, and was barely a rating point behind it in the household-shoppers-with-kids demo. In all of […]

Hank (TV2, 5.00) Hank tries to build a tree house with Henry, but finds he needs Grady’s help; Tilly tries to get Maddie to do her chores by being more of a friend than a mum. Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) Trying to ignore ‘A’ backfired for the girls and now they must pay the […]

ScreenScribe.tv’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i: Saturday Rules of Attraction (TV3, 4.30, 5.1) Coasters (TV One, 7.00) Movie: Someone Like You (TV3, 8.30, 5.1) Movie: Waitress (TV3, 10.35, 5.1) Sunday Hank (TV2, 5.00) Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) Joey (TV2, 6.30, R) North (TV One, 7.00) Modern Family (TV3, 7.00, 5,1) […]

Continuing coverage of the Christchurch earthquake helped to boost viewership of last night’s rival HD half-hours Modern Family and North. TV3’s sitcom and TV One’s travelogue screened directly after each network’s news hours, both of which rated higher than the previous week. Modern Family was up in all of the demographics that matter most to […]

Hank (TV2, 5.00) Frankie and Mike’s romantic plans for their anniversary are thwarted by a sick Brick, a lovesick Sue, a learner’s permit-toting Axl, two crazy aunts and their nappy wearing dog. Pretty Little Liars (TV2, 5.30) Old and new relationships are examined as the girls try to pay tribute to Alison’s memory. But with […]