KEY POINTS:
8.30PM, PRIME
TRUE STORIES: THE MAN WHOSE ARMS EXPLODED
Gregg Valentino wanted to have the world's biggest arms - and took matters into his own hands to do so. Self-medicating with steroids, Gregg developed an infection in his giant biceps. Tonight's documentary looks at the world of bodybuilding
and the medical condition Bigorexia.
9.25PM, TV2
ER
Weaver's medical skills are thrust into the spotlight when she makes a live television appearance at a local school; Luka and Abby clash over a possible domestic abuse case; and Neela and Gates face a suspected rabies case when street kids inundate the hospital.
9.30PM, TV ONE
REAL CRIME: FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN EXECUTION
Tonight's documentary looks at women who love men behind bars. Allessandra Shisinday married her death row prison pen pal six years ago, Real Crime finds out why she has sacrificed friends and family to be with a convicted murderer.
MOVIES
[rated out of 5]
8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
HOW STELLA GOT HER GROOVE BACK
Herald rating: * *
A successful San Francisco stockbroker (Angela Bassett) goes on holiday in Jamaica and has a torrid affair with a young Jamaican (Taye Diggs). Based on the novel by Terry McMillan, but lacking any groove. (1998)
10.35PM, SKY MOVIES 1
BROKEN FLOWERS
Herald rating: * * * *
Bill Murray plays Don who, after being dumped by his latest flame and receiving a strange letter, is forced to reflect on his past relationships. The letter, from an anonymous former lover, reveals that he has a teenage son who may now be looking for his father. Director Jim Jarmusch is a big fan of Bill Murray and wrote the role exclusively for him. (2005)
10PM, SKY MOVIES 2
CARLITO'S WAY
Herald rating: * * * *
Al Pacino plays a Puerto Rican gangster, recently out of jail and trying to go straight, in this excellent crime film from director Brian De Palma. Sean Penn's portrayal of cokehead lawyer David Kleinfeld is a highlight. Also watch out for ER's John Leguizamo as pencil-moustached drug dealer Benny Blanco from the Bronx. (1993)
SPORT
11.15PM, TV3 LIVE
BOXING: SHANE CAMERON V BOB MIROVIC; ANTHONY MUNDINE V SAM SOLIMAN
New Zealand heavyweight champ Shane Cameron takes on 40-year-old Bob Mirovic in Sydney on the undercard for the Mundine WBA Super Middleweight title fight. Soliman last fought Mundine six years ago and lost on a split decision.