Wed Feb 14

[ABC/8:00pm] The New Inventors. James O’Loghlin celebrates Australian ingenuity tonight with – a Self-Drilling Bolt, the Snapit Ampoule Opener and the Spray and Save high pressure, low volume, water sprayer.

[ABC/8:30pm] Spicks And Specks. Joining Adam Hills this week are Nancye Hayes, Jonathon Biggins, Dann Hume from Evermore and Dave O’Neill.

[ABC/9:00pm] Extras. New Series. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, creators of the double Golden Globe winner The Office, return for a second series of Extras. Despite still being infuriated by Maggie (Ashley Jensen), his hapless best friend and bit-part actor of little repute, and Darren (Stephen Merchant), his stupendously useless agent, Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais) has finally made the move from background artist to TV face with a lead role in a new sitcom. Is it really the big breakthrough he always dreamed about though? This week, Andy and the BBC are in conflict over Andy’s sitcom, When the Whistle Blows. His idea of a classy sitcom for BBC2 is in tatters because the BBC want to show it on BBC1 – and make him wear a silly wig and glasses. Meanwhile, on Maggie’s film set, Orlando Bloom is trying to convince everyone he is sexier than Johnny Depp and can’t believe she doesn’t find him attractive. Guest stars include Orlando Bloom, Keith Chegwin, Sophia Myles (Tristan & Isolde), Liza Tarbuck (Linda Green

[ABC/9:35pm] The Worst Week of My Life, New Series. Following the critically acclaimed first series, The Worst Week of My Life returns to ABC TV for a second series. Having finally made it down the aisle, after the worst week of his life, it seems like things are finally going well for Howard (Ben Miller). He and Mel (Sarah Alexander) are about to move into a new home together, and are expecting their first child, it seems like for once everything is going right! If only life was this simple. In this episode, it’s a busy Monday for Howard and mum-to-be Mel. It’s the day they move into their new cottage, but they also have to attend Granny’s funeral. An emotional day all round, but at least at the end of it they’ll be in their new home…

[ABC/10:05pm] At The Movies. New Series. Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton take us into the world of cinema. NOTES ON A SCANDAL film version of the 2003 novel that was shortlisted for the 2003 Man Booker prize – starring Cate Blanchett and Dame Judi Dench (both with Oscar nominationed performances, and film nominated for Best Music Score). THE GOOD SHEPHERD directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie and De Niro. LITTLE CHILDREN Starring Kate Winslett, Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Connelly.(Best Oscar nomination for Kate and also for Adapted Screenplay) THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND starring Forrest Whitaker (Best Actor Oscar nomination) HANNIBAL RISING – chronicles the early life of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. MUSIC AND LYRICS – a comedy/romance starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore

[Nine/8:30pm] Cold Case.
[Nine/9:30pm] Without A Trace. “Candy” First Ep Series 7

[Seven/7:30pm] Border Security.
[Seven/8:30pm] Heroes. Chapter Three ‘One Giant Leap’
As the ‘Heroes’ continue to test their newfound extraordinary abilities, Claire tries to maintain a normal social life when a romance with the football quarterback takes a tragic turn. Hiro convinces his friend that they are destined to travel to America to save the world. A frightened Niki follows instructions from a mysterious, unknown source that directs her to the middle of the desert. Nathan uses Peter’s accident to propel his political campaign. Officer Matt Parkman, Mohinder Suresh, and the FBI are all on the trail of the mysterious Sylar. Guest stars CLEA DUVALL and NORA ZEHETNER. Also starring MILO VENTIMIGLIA, ADRIAN PASDAR, HAYDEN PANETTIERE, GREG GRUNBERG, ALI LARTER, MASI OKA, SENDHIL RAMAMURTHY, SANTIAGO CABRERA, TAWNY CYPRESS, NOAH GRAY-CABEY and JACK COLEMAN.

[Seven/9:30pm] Prison Break. “Scan.” Holly Valance is back. Lucky bitch, hanging around Wentworth like she owns him. The guys are discovered when they park outside a shop. The car is hauled off with all their fake ID info. Grr. So Wentworth has to get it back from a car yard. Nasty Bellick talks his old jail buddy (the one who ratted on him) into tracking them down.

[Seven/10:30pm] 24. 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

[Ten/7:30pm] The Con-Test
[Ten/8:30pm] House. “Cane and Able.” House and the team treat a young boy who claims there is a tracking device in his neck, and believes he has been the subject of alien experimentation. Cameron is outraged when she learns Cuddy and Wilson have been lying to House.
[Ten/9:30pm] Medium. “Blood Relation”

Cable: Goodnight and Goodluck, Swimming with Sharks, Picture of Dorian Gray