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Sunday Restoration Australia

ABC, 7.30pm

Sustainability and heritage: can the two approaches to renovating become a perfect match, in a marriage celebrating both nostalgia and forward-thinking? In tonight’s penultimate episode of this very watchable fth season, a sweet, old home is in for a shock: couple Rosemary and Rafaele transport their newly acquired Queenslander 800km to an eco village on NSW’s Central Coast. What follows is a complex process to convert the old shack into an energy e cient home for the future that adheres to the village’s strict environmental rules. As the house transforms, question marks hang in the air as sympathetic host Anthony Burke (pictured) follows the optimistic project.

FRIDAY, August 18

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Josh Byrne visits a leafy loft.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) DI Neville Parker and the team investigate the murder of the owner of a hairdressing salon.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a wealthy farmer is mauled to death by a wild boar, the investigation leads to a restaurant.

11.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.15 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv, R) Gert and Marigold go on the run.

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Monday

The Traitors

TEN, 7.30pm

Handsome Doctor Doctor star Rodger Corser (pictured) hams it up nicely in his role as host of this atmospheric, castle-set reality competition, which is rich in deceit, lies and a $250,000 prize. Taking its cues from murder mystery parties and games such as Ma based on the Dutch hit Verraders, which has inspired more than 10 international spino s. In this second season, the entertainment has been ramped up with the inclusion of a bunch of well-known personalities, including Hannah Ferrier (Below Deck Luke Toki (Australian Survivor) and Gyton Grantley (Underbelly Tonight, with one traitor banished, the hunt intensi es for the others, who are hiding in plain sight.

THURSDAY EVA LONGORIA: SEARCHING FOR MEXICO

SBS, 8.30pm the press after Stanley Tucci’s culinary knock

Searching for , glamorous Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, pictured) embarks on her own foodie jaunt, exploring her Mexican heritage and the country’s rich food culture. Tucci – who also executive produces this six-part series along with Longoria – was the consummate host in his series, which was a visual delight, and Longoria’s o ering looks just as delectable. In tonight’s premiere, the Texas-born star visits her adopted hometown, Mexico City, the place she met her husband. After tonight’s tacos, churros and baked concha, later episodes explore the cuisines of Yucatan, Oaxaca and Veracruz.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Nefertiti, The Beauty Becomes Queen. (M)

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. (PGal, R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (Mav)

11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R)

1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+dlv, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with The Voice’s Jess Mauboy. Adam Dovile helps a busy dad organise his garage. Karen Martini prepares a sweet spice Malaysian curry with roti.

8.30 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018, PGl, R) A young woman learns about life and love while working at a department store in ’50s Sydney, when immigration was booming and multiculturalism was in its formative days. Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Rachael Taylor.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current A air.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the NRL match between Parramatta Eels and the Sydney Roosters, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)

A man plots his own abduction. David Oyelowo, Thandiwe Newton.

12.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+alv, R) Two inmates take revenge on each other. Sean Penn.

2.35 Hello SA. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie guide their buyers to securing their dream homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined by actors Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie and Suranne Jones.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)