KEY POINTS:
5.30PM, TV2
BRAINIACS
Like MythBusters only sillier, this new science series tries to answer such chestnuts as: Can a man walk on custard? Does a cricket box truly protect your plums? See story page 28.
8PM, TV ONE
IT'S ME OR THE DOG
Bulldogs have to be one of the ugliest but cutest dogs on the planet. Which could explain why one called Pugsley gets away with murder. And doing his business indoors. And generally being a menace.
8PM, TV3
THE OFFICE
A consultant takes a seminar in the office on racial tolerance and diversity in the workplace. In the British version, a similar episode ended with David Brent serenading the troops with his guitar. Will Michael reveal hidden talents too?
9.30PM, PRIME
WEEDS
Yep, they're repeats but if you like to indulge in a similar pastime to some of the characters on this show, you've probably forgotten the episode anyway. Here's a reminder: Nancy expands her business to a college campus, steps on another dealer's toes and meets a guy she likes.
MOVIES
[rated out of 5]
8.30PM, TV2
THE TUXEDO
Herald rating: * *
Martial arts comic Jackie Chan plays a lowly chauffeur working for a millionaire, who tries on his employer's tuxedo and discovers that it is a gadget-laden tool for espionage. Also stars Jennifer Love-Hewitt. (2002)
8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
COYOTE UGLY
Herald rating: * *
Piper Perabo leaves New Jersey to find work as a songwriter in New York. Things don't go to plan, but she does land a job as a bar-dancing waitress at a popular nightspot. Also stars John Goodman, Melanie Lynskey and Tyra Banks. (2000)
8.30PM, RIALTO SKY DIGITAL
A BROOKLYN STATE OF MIND
Herald rating: * * *
Vincent Spano stars as Al, a Brooklyn man who does some work for the local crime lord, (Danny Aiello). He befriends a film-maker named Gabriela (Maria Grazia Cucinotta) but their relationship suffers when he discovers her true agenda. (1997)
