Tues Feb 27

[SBS/7:30pm] Insight. SBS Television’s Australian current affairs program, presented by Jenny Brockie. CC WS
[SBS/8:30pm] Cutting Edge: Will Israel Bomb Iran? – What is Israel’s position regarding Iran’s nuclear project? This documentary shows Israel’s perspective of the threat of an attack by Iran, whose leaders aspire to produce nuclear weapons, and, with unique access to top Israeli politicians and defence officials, it explores whether a military strike against Iran is inevitable. Has the point of no return already been passed? (From the UK in English) CC WS
[SBS/10:00pm] All Aboard – Rosie’s Family Cruise – What is a family? Is it something defined by law, by tradition, or by love? For the growing numbers of gay and lesbian families in America, the answer is most definitely love – but too often, parents and children in such families are stigmatised, unable to participate in many of the simple, public joys that most families take for granted. For years, Rosie and Kelli O’Donnell, parents of four, dreamed of a society free of such discrimination. In 2004, they made that dream come true when 1,500 people – gay, lesbian and straight – set sail on a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean. With a bold stroke only Rosie O’Donnell could make, a joyous new community was born in this judgment-free setting, as passengers celebrated their freedom and made a positive, progressive statement about what “family” means today. (From the US, in English) PG CC WS A wonderfully uplifting experience. See First Review.

[ABC/8:00pm] Not All Tea And Scones : Madame President And The Showgirls. The Country Women’s Association represents the largest women’s lobby group in Australia. Meet Judy Richardson, State President of the CWA and some of the tea and scone ladies of the Royal Easter Show.
[ABC/8:30pm] The Bill. DS Phil Hunter and DC Zain Nadir have a violent disagreement about a drugs operation. CAST: TJ Ramini, Scott Maslen
[ABC/9:20pm] Foreign Correspondent
[ABC/10:00pm] Luminous. Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director of the ACO, had always wanted to collaborate with a visual artist. But which one? He wanted to create a spellbinding event, not just a soundtrack, through the combination of sound and vision. Then he saw the work of Bill Henson and Luminous was born. In addition to Henson and Tognetti, Luminous harnesses the sound designs of composer Paul Healy and the vocal talents of Paul Capsis, in an amazing multimedia collaboration.The film immerses the viewer in the world of Luminous, a concert that was performed only four times in 2005. The artists are interviewed about the nature of their collaboration and a range of visual and musical highlights from the performance are featured.The repertoire is an eclectic mix of works with disparate styles, often linked by Healy’s evocative soundscapes. Henson’s photography is projected onto a screen behind the ACO which adds a compelling visual dimension to the performance. The concert includes 20th century classical works through to pop classics and includes; Schnittke’s Trio Sonata, Britten’s Corpus Christi Carol, REM’s I’ve Been High and Peteris Vasks’ Violin Concerto, Distant Light’. Capsis also performs several songs, including Astor Piazzolla’s Oblivion, and lends an ethereal, vulnerable quality to the performance, with his high unearthly voice.

[Ten/7:30pm] The All New Simpsons. “Please Homer, Don’t Hammer ’em”
[Ten/8:30pm] NCIS. “Witch Hunt.”

[Nine/7:30pm] 20 to One. Rich & Famous. Rpt.
[Nine/9:30pm] Extreme Makeover.

[Seven/7:30pm] Dancing with the Stars. The magic and glamour of the ballroom is back with ten new diverse celebrities, farmer and reality contestant DAVID GRAHAM, radio announcer FIFI BOX, horticulturalist, landscape gardener and television presenter JAMIE DURIE, actor KIMBERLEY DAVIES, television journalist NAOMI ROBSON, Olympic pole vaulter TATIANA GRIGORIEVA, actor TIM CAMPBELL, tennis champion TODD WOODBRIDGE and rugby player WENDELL SAILOR, who will put their fancy footwork to the test in a live ballroom dancing competition. Hosted by DARYL SOMERS and SONIA KRUGER.
[Seven/9:40pm] All Saints. Thresholds. An inexplicable accident in a Motel car park sees two patients admitted to the ED. But it’s the cause of the crash that creates the most controversy. Frank and Vincent clash over Bart’s recovery. It takes some thorough detective work from Erica to uncover why a young boy’s health is rapidly deteriorating.
[Seven/10:40pm] Cold Feet. Unable to afford to buy their house Adam and Rachel go house hunting. Adam’s father turns up out of the blue – until Rachel admits she contacted him after the birth. Jo goes away with work for the weekend and becomes involved with a colleague. Karen is shocked to learn of David’s affair with Robyn. Ramona moves in with Lee. Starring JAMES NESBITT, HELEN BAXENDALE, JOHN THOMSON, ROBERT BATHURST, HERMIONE NORRIS, KIMBERLEY JOSEPH, JACEY SALLES and SEAN PERTWEE.