KEY POINTS:
7PM, TV2
SHORTLAND STREET
Maia gets clucky with a baby in the hospital and may just have a Madonna/Angelina moment. Wonder what the real mum will think when she realises the nurse looking after her is getting emotionally attached to her little one?
8.30PM, TV ONE
INVESTIGATION - THE FINAL 24
Another seedy insight into a celebrity's demise at the hands of drug addiction. This week, legendary comic actor John Belushi. This investigates the root of his addiction and uncovers the final moments of a binge in LA that led to his death.
8.30PM, TV3
THE UNIT
Even the experts need training camp. Tonight, they learn how to resist torture. Quite how one learns not to cry when one's finger is cut off is unclear but we can't wait to get some tips. Excuse the pun.
9.30PM, TV2
NIP/TUCK
A woman whose husband has Alzheimer's wants surgery to make her look younger to jog his memory, and Christian and Sean work on another Carver victim.
9.35PM, PRIME
SECONDS FROM DISASTER
On July 25, 2000, 100 people were killed when the Concorde they had just boarded crashed after takeoff. Through CGI analysis and eyewitness testimony, this doco reconstructs the tragedy second-by-second.
MOVIES
[rated out of 5]
8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
KING ARTHUR (THE DIRECTOR'S CUT)
Herald rating: * * *
Sword and sorcery without the sorcery bit. This version of the King Arthur story tries to place Arthur (Clive Owen), into historical context. After 15 years of serving and fighting for the Roman Empire, the Sarmatian Knights, led by Arthur, are about to be honourably discharged from service as the Romans and will finally be able to leave Britain. Also stars Ray Winstone, Keira Knightley. (2004)
8.30PM, MGM SKY DIGITAL
THE PARTY
Herald rating: * * * *
Birdy num num. After being fired from the set of Son of Gunga Din, an Indian bit-part actor (Peter Sellers) is mistakenly invited to an A-list Hollywood party. He wrecks just about everything he touches and ends up in absurd situations, but endearing, heroic qualities ultimately allow the character to shine. One of the funniest films ever made. (1968)
10PM, RIALTO SKY DIGITAL
MYSTERY TRAIN
Herald rating: * * * *
Director Jim Jarmusch weaves together three parallel stories, connecting them through a rundown Memphis hotel and the wandering spirit of Elvis Presley. Features appearances from Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Rufus Thomas and Joe Strummer. (1989)
