A selection of the new shows and returning TV series coming soon to free-to-air digital TV in the coming weeks and months that we think you should know about. For IceTV members, there's no need to wait. You can already set them to automatically record at home when they arrive. Learn more...
So much for resting in peace! Filled with black humour, this show adds a dash of science to random deaths, exposing what actually happened when the final curtain fell. Using graphic CGI animations, as well as live-action recreations of the events and witness testimony, facts and fiction are uncovered. Ron Perlman, Khyber Zaffarkhan, Irena Murphy
Based on the Lindsay Simpson, Sandra Harvey book, 'Brothers in Arms', detailing the rivalry between the Comancheros and Bandidos which culminated in the Milperra massacre of 1984. The deadly outcome of a pitched battle between the two bike groups took seven lives and has entered the infamous annals of the Sydney underworld. Callan Mulvey, Matthew Nable, Susie Porter, Anthony Hayes, Todd Lasance, Luke Ford, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Damian Walshe-Howling, Nathaniel Dean, Luke Hemsworth, Maeve Dermody
Megan Hunt is a socially awkward neurologist – a workaholic, who lost her family and career. Now working as a medical examiner who is often at odds with her superiors, she assists the police with investigations of mysterious deaths. Dana Delany, Jeri Ryan, John Carroll Lynch, Nicholas Bishop
Coverage of the Criterium Dauphine Libere, from Belgium. The eight stage race will feature Cadel Evans in what will be his final event before he begins his Tour de France title defence.
A British series in the grand tradition of Upstairs Downstairs. Living in family seat of Downton Abbey, home to the Earl of Grantham, the Crawleys and their servants lived through interesting times. Theirs was the generation of the dispossessed; they saw the sinking of the Titanic and lived through WWI, they witnessed the death of the England they had been born into and the birth of an era for which they were not prepared. Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Dan Stevens, Phyllis Logan, Joanne Froggatt
G, Documentary, Historical, Society & Culture, Series
This six-part series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. It contends that history that starts from an Ancient Greek perspective distorts the true path of civilisation. For crucial phases in world history; the political, economic and cultural centre was the Middle East.
The world's favourite song contest is back! Baku in Azerbaijan will host Eurovision 2012 following their win in the 2011 contest. Ten countries from each semi-final will qualify for the final and will be joined by Azerbaijan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang return to head up the coverage direct from Baku. Viewed by more than 120 million people around the globe, Eurovision is also one of the longest-running programs on television
Each week Foreign Correspondent takes you on a unique journey to places few others venture, for a colourful look at the culture and lifestyle of people who don't usually make international headlines.
For most people, buying a house is one of the biggest decisions of their life. It certainly involves more money than most people will ever see again (or rather, the bank's money). So it's understandable that with hot property, comes hot drama. Hosted by Michael Caton
In this new ten-part series, acclaimed chef Peter Kuruvita weaves a passage through Southeast Asia and the Pacific as he discovers the tradition, passion and flair behind local cuisines and customs.
A phone call from former client, Danny McKillop, doesn't ring any bells for private investigator and failed lawyer, Jack Irish. But when Danny turns up dead, Jack has to take a walk back into the dark and dangerous past. Based on the novels by Peter Temple. Guy Pearce
Louie is the new 13-part comedy series featuring award-winning Mexican-American comedian, Louis C.K. Filtered through his observational humour, the show is loosely based around his experiences as a successful stand-up comedian, and a newly single father raising two daughters in New York City. Louis C.K.
Myf Warhurst's Nice takes viewers on a cultural crusade to explore some of Myf's favourite things from her youth in music, food, fashion, photography, art and design. It's a show that embraces cultural icons of the past and takes a closer look at what moulds us and leaves an impression, to make us what we are today.
Two competitive brothers team up to solve riddles for the FBI - one a mathematical genius, the other a seasoned sleuth. See how the seemingly disparate realms of equations, detectives and families intersect. Rob Morrow, David Krumholtz, Judd Hirsch
Emma Swan is a lonely young woman who lives in Boston and works as a bail bondsman and bounty hunter. When a 10 year old boy pays her a visit and tells her a grand tale, Emma decides to take the boy back to his home in Storybrooke, Maine. It is in this strange town that Emma learns there may be more to Fairy Tales than vivid pictures in a story book. From the creative minds of the writers of LOST, we enter a new world of magic and mystery. Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parilla, Josh Dallas, Jared Gilmore, Robery Carlyle, Raphael Sbarge
Leslie Knope works for the Indiana State Parks & Recreation Department. She has little power or influence but she's on a mission to transform a hole in the ground into a beautiful park. A mockumentary style comedy in the style of The Office. Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari
British television presenter Alex Riley goes in search of the secrets of the superbrands, and reveals the tips and the tricks that help market-leading brands sell vast quantities of sportswear, mobile phones and fast food.
As the world suffers the effects of unbridled Western capitalism, this two-part series is a timely look at the rise of Islamic finance and banking as ethical alternatives. An accessible exploration of the deepening influence of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies and Islamic banking in Malaysia.
One man. A desk. The world. Hold onto your socks! Australia's second favourite funny man is about to return to Aunty with a show that's guaranteed to blow the lid off an entirely different kettle of fish. Mad as Hell is a half-hour weekly round-up, branding, inoculation and crutching of all the important news stories of the week. Shaun Micallef, Roz Hammond, Francis Greenslade, Veronica Milsom, Emily Taheny, Tosh Greenslade
Charming, California is only charming because as communities go, this one's a closed shop. Protected by a bikie club intent on keeping the peace, strangers are encouraged to move on. However, the brotherhood is getting a bit too big for its biker boots and one of its members, Jax Teller, is beginning to question its methods. But making changes or even leaving the club is problematic given who the leaders are. Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates, Tommy Flanagan, Maggie Siff
An interesting mix of contestants joins us for season 24 of Survivor, as well as several big format changes. The living situations will change, the challenges will change, but one thing remains the same: only one person will be the sole survivor!
There's no question that distance brings out the inner traveller, just look at how well Australians travel. Eleven two-person teams comprised of Aussie siblings, colleagues, couples - with and without the marriage licence - a father and son, mates, farmers, surfers and models, exercise their travelling bones and take off on a fifty thousand kilometre, money-making, relationship building (or breaking) fame-bringing tour of the planet. Hosted by Grant Bowler.
When the planet is threatened by Super Villains, and when the forces of evil are so overwhelming that no single hero has the power to save the world, when there is no hope left... the AVENGERS assemble! The best of the Marvel Universe, The Avengers - Ironman, Thor, Ant-Man, Wasp, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk - take on the unbeatable foes. On their shoulders rests the fate of the world.
This three-part series looks at the life and achievements of The Queen. Andrew Marr tells the story of the young girl who never expected to reign over us. Sixty years after she acceded to the throne, he looks at what she actually does for us both at home and abroad.
Apart from the usual compilation programming of videos, chatter, banter and clever conversation about animals, cooking and current affairs, the real hook in this program is DIY segment. Amanda Keller, Chris Brown, Miguel Maestre, Barry Du Bois
Kiwi psychologist Nigel Latta thinks modern parenting has a lot to answer for. Kids are being wrapped in cotton wool, sheltered and coddled beyond belief. The end result is bad behaviour, ill discipline and an inability to take responsibility for their own actions. Let your kids fall over and pick themselves up, it will do them the world of good.
Join Kate Christie and her family as they discover that people will quite literally go to any lengths to get out of trouble. And we mean trouble: financial, emotional, relationship, you name it! As they are fond of saying, “Life can be tricky, but family will get you through.” Shane Bourne, Gigi Edgley, Odessa Young, Kip Gamblin, Antony Starr, Sophie Hensser, Lincoln Lewis
Are there no limits to Neal Caffrey's criminal expertise? Forger, art thief, counterfeiter and mobster - he's the Renaissance man of crime. The perfect thief, in fact, to catch other thieves. And that's what he has to do to stay out of gaol. He is now the ideal consultant for the FBI on the kind of crimes that go down in the office. Matthew Bomer, Tim DeKay, Natalie Morales
