7PM, TV2
SHORTLAND STREET
This week, Brenda hits the bottle, a full moon creates chaos in the emergency department, Libby and Tania's double-date turns bad and Jay lies to business mentor Dylan about her sexuality. Next week, TK admits where his heart lies, Maia and Jay worry Eti is depressed, and
Dylan makes Jay an offer she can't refuse.
8PM, MAORI TV
LEAGUE
A clash of the Jafas: the Auckland Lions take on the powerful Counties Manukau Jets at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. If you miss it tonight, it's repeated on Sunday at 2pm.
11.55PM, TV3
PRISON BREAK SPECIAL
Whether you want to know more about the plot or you simply want to get to know the drama's gorgeous lead, Wentworth Miller a little better, this will take you behind the walls of Fox River Penitentiary.
MOVIES
[rated out of 5]
8.30PM, TV3
DIE ANOTHER DAY
Herald rating: * *
Lee Tamahori directs this dog's breakfast of a Bond film. After being captured and tortured while on a mission in North Korea, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is traded for a terrorist and released to MI6, only to be accused of disclosing top-secret information. Bond escapes to clear his reputation. Brosnan really shows his age here next to the swim-suited Halle Berry. (2002)
8.30PM, RIALTO SKY DIGITAL
THE FIX
Herald rating: * * *
Made-for-TV film that was Steve Coogan's first dramatic role. It is based on a true story from the 1960s, with Coogan playing a crusading journalist who uncovers a soccer scandal involving match fixing and bribery. (1997)
8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: THE RETURN
Herald rating: * * *
One of the worst sequels ever, about a malevolent super-computer which controls an army of super-soldiers. (1999)
SPORT
8.30PM, TV ONE LIVE
NETBALL: NEW ZEALAND V SOUTH AFRICA
At the time of writing the Silver Ferns had easily accounted for Australia in the first of two test matches. They should have too much class all over the court for South Africa in this one-off encounter at Waitakere's Trusts Stadium.
