KEY POINTS:
6PM, TV2
NO OPPORTUNITY WASTED
The youth of Tokoroa are in need, say three enterprising townsfolk who undertake the gruelling challenge to build a "Youth Park" in just 72 hours.
8.40PM, PRIME
NO RESERVATIONS
Chef Anthony Bourdain explains why, in his own amorous words, "the French don't suck". Possibly this
has to do with the large amount of absinthe he consumes throughout the episode.
8.3PM, TV3
CSI: MIAMI
The bodies of two men, shot execution-style, are discovered in an abandoned hotel that is about to be demolished. The investigation ties the men to a huge money-laundering scheme, and to a young couple of anti-heroes basking in the spotlight of notoriety.
8.30PM, TV ONE
SUNDAY THEATRE: BLOW DRY
Alan Rickman, Natasha Richardson, Bill Nighy and Josh Hartnett start in this drama about a national hairdressing competition in a small town. (2001)
MOVIES
[rated out of 5]
7PM, TV2
THE SANTA CLAUS 2
Herald rating: * * *
Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin, who has now been Santa for eight years. All's going well apart from the fact that his son is on the naughty list and, according to the rules, he needs to find a Mrs Claus or he'll lose his magical powers. (2002)
9.10PM, TV2
ADAM SANDLER'S EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS
Herald rating: *
Animated story from Adam Sandler, which relies on adapting Dickens' A Christmas Carol to the Jewish Hanukah festival. Masquerades as good family fun, but is instead full of nasty humour and terrible gags. (2002)
6PM, SKY MOVIES 2, 8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
RED EYE
Herald rating: **
Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy star in this disappointing thriller from Wes Craven. McAdams plays a hotel manager who is coerced into helping in a political assassination, under threat of her father being killed by a hit man. Like Phone Booth, but without the suspense. (2005)
SPORT
1.30PM, TV ONE
SWIMMING: 2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS
Highlights from the Fina World Championship Trials held in Waitakere over the past five days, with commentators John McBeth and Jaynie Hudgell.
9PM, SKY SPORT 2 LIVE
SOCCER: A-LEAGUE
NZ KNIGHTS V MELBOURNE VICTORY
The Knights have ground out some face-saving draws recently but they will be in for a torrid time playing away to the runaway league leaders.
11PM, SKY SPORT 1 LIVE
SOCCER: FIFA CLUBWORLD CUP FINAL
At the time of writing, the semifinals had yet to be played, but it would be a surprise if Barcelona, one of the heavy-weights of European football, were not in the final, probably up against Brazil's Sport Club Internacional.