Sunday, February 05 2012

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MORNING

06:35

Teleshopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home (Consumer)

08:05

Shopping from Home

A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home (Consumer)

08:40

Just Shoot Me! R

US comedy set in a magazine office, starring George Segal and Laura San Giacomo (Comedy)

09:05

Premier Soccer Saturday; RTÉ News R

Highlights of yesterday's Premier League clashes, including Manchester City v Fulham at the Etihad Stadium and Queens Park Rangers v Wolverhampton Wanderers at Loftus Road. City were undefeated in their last six matches against the Cottagers, who staged a comeback in the reverse fixture in September to draw 2-2 after trailing to two Sergio Aguero goals. QPR beat Wolves 3-0 at Molineux when the sides last met and both teams needed a boost to their aspirations of avoiding the drop. Plus, action from Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers, Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers, Stoke City v Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City and Wigan Athletic v Everton (Sport)

10:20

Psych; RTÉ News and Weather R

A spy is framed for a crime she did not commit, and decides to use Shawn and Gus to prove her innocence (Comedy)

11:15

Mass on Sunday T

The Rev Tom Fogarty leads a service from St Patrick's College in Co Tipperary to celebrate 150 years of the institution (Factual)

AFTERNOON

12:15

Hands On T

Signs of Life, an exhibition by the IDS that sees celebrities including Westlife and Jedward learn sign language. Plus, out-takes and highlights from the series. Last in the series (Factual)

12:45

Eco Eye TR

Duncan Stewart investigates the most pressing environmental issues of the day (Wildlife)

13:15

RTÉ News and Farming Weather T

The latest national and international news, followed by a weather update for the farming community

13:25

Ear to the Ground TR

Darragh McCullough reports on issues surrounding the repossession of farm machinery, following an incident in November 2011 in which machines were seized from a Co Tipperary contractor. Ella McSweeney discovers how communities in Limerick are fighting against food poverty, and Helen Carroll investigates the management of Ireland's forests (Factual)

13:55

Winning Streak TR

Geri Maye and Marty Whelan host the National Lottery show, in which five contestants are pitted against each other in a series of games including Cash Cubes, Dare to Share and the Wheel Reveal for the chance to win money. The top prize is 500,000 euros, but players can walk away with more than that depending on how much they bank during the course of the programme (Light)

14:55

The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964 PG)

Genre: Drama
Director: Anthony Asquith
Cast: Rex Harrison, Shirley MacLaine, Ingrid Bergman, George C Scott, Jeanne Moreau, Omar Sharif, Alain Delon, Art Carney

A luxury car passes through three owners. A British aristocrat buys it for his wife, but is appalled at the use she finds for it. A bored gangster's moll tours Sicily in the vehicle while her husband is out of the country, and a European socialite uses the car to smuggle a resistance member out of Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Drama, starring Rex Harrison, Shirley MacLaine and Ingrid Bergman
(Drama Film)

17:15

The Restaurant TR

A celebrity accepts the challenge to become a chef for the night, but remains anonymous until critics Tom Doorley, Paolo Tullio and a guest have delivered their verdict on the three-course meal he or she has prepared (Light)

17:40

Nuacht RTÉ; News for the Deaf


17:40

News for the Deaf; Irish Sign-Language Weather Bulletin


17:55

Irish Sign-Language Weather Bulletin; European Weather


EVENING

18:00

The Angelus

(Factual)

18:01

RTÉ News: Six One and Weather T

The latest national and international news

18:30

The Voice of Ireland T

Singing competition in which former Westlife star Kian Egan, musician Sharon Corr, songwriter Brian Kennedy and rocker Niall `Bressie' Breslin search for new talent, focusing specifically on the entrants' vocal abilities. Presented by Kathryn Thomas and Eoghan McDermott (Quiz)

20:00

Fair City T

Dean tries to mend his relationship with Leo before he leaves, but Sandie is determined to hamper their reconciliation. Meanwhile, Dermot learns Niamh may have reported him to social services, and Dolores and Laura's closeness reveals Lucy's jealous streak (Soap)

20:30

At Your Service T

John and Francis Brennan head to the Olde Glenbeigh Hotel, on the Ring of Kerry, where Mary Keary is hoping to hand over responsibilities of the business to son Killian and his wife Marie. Years of inaction have taken their toll on the business, but the family are unsure how to modernise it

21:00

RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock and Weather T

The latest national and international news

21:30

Raw T

Philip receives a surprise visit and an ultimatum from his father on the day of his trial, and Jojo's jealousy of him escalates. Fiona's stress intensifies when Dan makes a number of revelations regarding her past break-up with Ed, while Emma gets a shock when she learns her father's plans (Drama)

22:30

The Meaning of Life, with Gay Byrne T

An interview with musician and philanthropist Bob Geldof, who talks about the people, things and ideas that have given his life meaning. The former Boomtown Rats frontman gives his opinion on the existence of God and describes how he has found happiness at the age of 60 (Talk Show)

23:05

The Week in Politics T

In-depth analysis of the past seven days' developments around the country, featuring interviews and discussions with ministers, senators and TDs. With reports by Brian Dowling and Micheal Lehane (Factual)

23:55

RTÉ News and Weather; iWitness

The latest stories

LATE NIGHT

00:00

The Saturday Night Show R

Brendan O'Connor is joined by Paddy Doherty, Sally Bercow, Georgia Salpa and Peter Casey. Plus, stand-up from David McSavage and music by Lisa Hannigan (Talk Show)

01:20

Lord of the Flies (1963 PG) TB

Genre: Drama
Director: Peter Brook
Cast: James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman, Roger Allan, David Brunjes, Peter Davy

A plane crash leaves a party of schoolboys marooned on a desert island. Initially, the boys rally around the sensible Ralph, who sets his mind to finding ways to survive and get help. But gradually the castaways fall under the influence of a jealous chorister, who leads them into savagery and violence. Peter Brook's drama based on William Golding's novel, with James Aubrey, Tom Chapin and Hugh Edwards
(Drama Film)

03:00

Blue Heelers

Tom's daughter returns unexpectedly to Mt Thomas with news, while Nick finds himself drawn into the family problems of a basketball player whose parents are the victims of vandalism

03:45

Blue Heelers

Wayne's firearm training is put to the test when a local gun shop is robbed

04:30

Blue Heelers

The team has to contend with media attention when a five-year-old girl goes missing

05:15

EuroNews

European and international headlines live via satellite

05:55

Teleshopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home (Consumer)

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Rated: 8/5

Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone, Richard Griffiths, Helen McCrory, Michael Sthlbarg

Rated: 8/5

Director: Derek Cianfrance
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Mike Vogel, Reila Aphrodite, John Doman, Ben Shenkman, Samii Ryan, Faith Wladyka, Michelle Nagy, Robert Eckard

Rated: 8/5

Director: Joe Wright
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng, Anna Popplewell, Michelle Dockery, Cyron Bjørn Melville, Paris Arrowsmith

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