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DISCUSSION

Chatroom

The discussion on Chatroom continues on Wednesday night. The same familiar youths on the programme last season are back with more arguments. There are also some new faces. During this season as well. During this season, a resident youth band has joined the team to spice up the discussion. Through their arguments based on a variety of contemporary themes, televiewers get familiar with youths’s views and opinions, dreams and fears. What makes this programme very interesting is that all these youths come from different backgrounds and all have their own unique personalities.In the studio there will also be interviews with guests from different fields to strengthen the discussions.Presented by Christine Delicata.

Wednesdays at 21.30

Fast Track

Prospects for the future....Malta's economy and politics....international news.....investiment, jobs and growth. All these subjects and public life in general are discussed weekly on "Fast Track" - one of two discussion programmes aired prime time on NET TV which tackle current affairs. Besides having a panel of experts according to the subject discussed every week, this programme also has a group of resident opinion makers who give their views and react to the topics raised during the programme. For each edition, the production team presents a set of features dealing with the subject being discussed, and also a voxpop giving the view of the general public on the topic discussed. The programme also includes interviews carried out during the week by the journalists who contribute to this programme. A resident caricaturist sums up visually the discussion in "Fast Track" every week.Presented by Nathaniel Attard and directed by Jeremy Dalli.

Thursdays at 8.35pm

Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT
	Move It Keeping its namesake, Move It is an entertainment programme intended for viewers young and old. This variety show boasts of different dance styles and singers. Two dance competitions keep some 28 youngsters on their toes dancing hip hop and bailatino to their hearts’ desire whilst ballad singers and young tenors sing their hearts out to keep viewers asking for more. The talented young tenor Aldo Busuttil and the magical voice of Laura Bruno are the two resident singers whilst every week guests singers spice this lively two-hour show accompanied by the Dance College Studios dancers.The beloved Toni Busuttil and delightful Louise Tedesco host the show. Friday at 21.00
	Sas-Sitta Following a string of successful entertaining and spectacular shows in various theatrical spaces on the Maltese Islands, and having wooed thousands of viewers on NET Television for the past three years on another variety programme, Spiteri Lucas Entertainment started a new venture in October with their own television show aired every Saturday afternoon on NET Television. 'Sas-Sitta', as its name implies, will be transmitted live from 2pm till 6pm. The programme hosted by popular entertainer J. Anvil and charming model and TV personality Mireille Bonello will feature, among others, the Mark Spiteri Lucas Show Band together with resident singers Natasha and Charlene Grima, pop tenor Ludwig Galea, as well as charming and versatile singer Chiara. In 'Sas-Sitta', family entertainment will be the order of the day. Viewers will get the chance to win thousands of Liri in prizes ranging from goods and services to weekend breaks and holidays abroad. There will also be humorous acts by popular comedian and puppeteer Toni Busuttil (better known with NET TV televiewers as Toni tal-Vann) and magic and illusion by Lorenzo. Other interesting spots include the Kids’ Corner hosted by Brooke Borg in which young televiewers will learn while having fun; 'X’se nsajru?' with well known chef Ray Fauzza and Christabelle Borg, cultural spots and general knowledge, gossip, nostalgia, religious corner, fashion, sports updates etc. It’s the Saturday treat for all the family. With a highly-talented cast, spectacular and entertaining content and a few surprises in store, 'Sas-Sitta' will surely be the programme to watch on Saturday afternoon. Saturdays at 14.05
	Kollox Sibt The fourth edition of Kollox Sibt, voted as the most popular Saturday afternoon show, is on air once again this time in the evenings! Kollox Sibt is hosted once again by the popular and much loved TV personalities Karl & Romina Bonaci & Ryan Borg, accompanied by the resident orchestra under the baton of leading maestro Dominic Galea. Lawrence Gray, Klinsmann Coleiro, Eleonor Cassar, Joe Cutajar & Rosman Pace are the show’s resident singers who will be there to sing the evening away. This year they will be joined by Isabelle, Kristabell and Dario, the last two being participants in the well known programme ‘L-isfida’ on Net Tv. The Yada Dance company are behind the stunning choreography of the Kollox Sibt dancers. The main element of this variety show is 100% entertainment, where one can enjoy live songs accompanied by great music and dancing. There are also sketches provided by the comic characters of ‘Lina, Pina & Salvina’ being played by Hector Bruno, Karl Bonaci & Augusto Cardinali. The programme also includes fashion tips, gossip, and audience participation. During last years’ edition of Kollox Sibt, around Lm300,000 worth of prize were won by the viewers, participating during the weekly competitions. Every week, special guests are invited, and popular personalities make themselves known better by the general public. This year, a new section is introduced – 'Sorpriza'- where viewers will be able to surprise their friends or relatives with a particular ‘surprise’ story. Saturdays at 20.30

Kids

Magazine

MAGAZINE
	Vitalita Marbeck Spiteri hosts the TV programme Vitalita`. In today’s day and age, people are more concerned about their looks and overall wellbeing. Vitalita` takes a holistic approach to wellbeing by tackling subjects that give insight into today’s way of living and what effect is this having on our overall health. Sensible eating, physical excersise, skincare and haircare are just few of the topics explored during the programme. Tuesdays at 13.45
	Life & Style After the success of Life & Style publication, issued with Il-Mument on a monthly basis, Net TV has now introduced the TV version of the publication. Hosted by Joe Vella, who is also a DJ on Radio 101, Life & Style is the programme to watch if you are interested in culture, history and information on various subjects such as the European Union, services offered by various non-profit organisiations and current events. Joe Vella is known for his love for great artists from the past and together with resident guest Eman Bonnici, Joe explores the lives of some of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Fridays at 13.45
	Niltaqgħu The programme is hosted by popular presenter Godwin Friggieri together with this panel of regular guests. One of the slots in the programme will be Niddisinjaw id-dar ma’ Godwin, where he discusses different furniture designs, stains and mostly the real value of furniture manufactured locally, which besdies being durable fits well in any modern home. Mary Tabone, the seamstress, will also be contributing to the programme as a regular guests with more tips for the televiewers. Saturdays at Noon
	House & Fashion Magazine House & Fashion Magazine is produced and presented by Carmen Mifsud. House & Fashion magazine will be looking at House and Fashion current trends. Fashion and trends affect our body, appearance as well as our habitat and environment. Carmen believes these two go in tandem as often the influence of one becomes evident in the other. Wednesdays at 13.35
	Eva A makeover programme for women featuring women who for some reason have lost confidence, and encourages them in coming to terms with who they are, and also achieving who they strive to become. The team of beauty professionals have one month where they get to transform the lifestyle of the chosen candidates. Mondays at 13.45
	Dak kien is-seklu XX This nostalgia-based show is aimed at presenting memories of the 20th century to viewers and each programme will concentrate on ashort period of years from that century – remembering how life was at the time, what the important events were, what inventions came about, the life and style of various personalities from the political, entertainment and sporting world. Sundays at 15.05
	Ma’ Gloria Gloria Mizzi is back on Net TV, this time with her own programme – an informative and entertaining. Ma’ Gloria will tackle daily general issues as well as having weekly demonstrations on hand crafts and sewing. A well loved corner will be dedicated to cooking – something synonymous with Gloria.This spot will have recipes prepared by different guests besides Gloria’s own favourite ones. Invited guests will also provide viewers with various professional advice on topics which range from the correct use of the Maltese language and its grammer to gardening and social issues.Another interesting feature will tackle nutrition and its value in our daily food. The final section of the programme will be dedicated to a discussion about our daily experiences. Thursdays at 13.45
	La Qomna, QOMNA Waking up will never be as easy as this year as the name implies will make sure that once our eyes are open we wake up fully geared up for the day ahead. What influences our mood throughout the day will be completely in the hands of the programme hosts jean Claude Micallef and Louise Tedesco. The duo will kick off your day at 06.45 filling viewers with the latest. In fact La Qomna, QOMNA will incorporate live Net News updates, a constant traffic round up and 2 hours of fun and informative material that will cover topics from socials issues to health and family matters, personalities, as well as gossip and trivia. In a nutshell Jean Claude and Louise will become a morning essential to all of us. Waking up will never be such fun. Monday to Friday at 06.45
	Sellili This year Net Tv is offering a continuous afternoon magazine schedule which opens with Sellili, Claudette Pace will of course host the programme which will be produced by her husband and producer David (Clcihe Media & Entertainment).The programme will kick off with a daily phone-in game followed by the even more popular cooking slot. As in past years, Sellili’s kitchen will include professional chefs and kitchen personalities all offering delicious recipes. After last year’s huge success all recipes will be once again available on-line. Also synonymous with Sellili are the topics which Claudette discusses with her guests and the introduction of new ones. Topics include Health, Well-being, Child Development, assertiveness, travel, alcohol & drug use, social welfare and much, much more. Now in its 12th year, Sellili promises to be as popular as ever, giving viewers that daily dose of entertainment and information. Monday to Friday at Noon

Quiz

Religious

Soap Opera

Sport

SPORT
	Replay You can’t mention Maltese football without mentioning the sports programme Replay! Out of Net TV’s coming schedule, Replay is the longest-running programme having been produced for the past eight years. What has been encouraging throughout the years is the way the programme has attracted new and increased audiences every Sunday night. Last season Replay didn’t feature local football, but this time the Premier division league is back! Moreover, Replay will also highlight international football leagues. Replay owes its popularity to the fact that it is an original concept programme. This year, Net Television’s sports programme will feature special features from abroad, including interviews with Maltese football players playing with foreign teams, meetings with famous foreign personalities and more. But that’s not all – chat, interviews with leading sports figures and controversial issues will be aired to keep Replay as fresh as ever. The programme is produced and presented by Media.Link Communications sports journalists, Robert Cutajar and Christian Micallef. Watch Replay - sports’ best every Sunday. Sundays at 21.35
	Net Sports Net Sports is broadcast on the dot after the 19.45 Net News on Net TV and is a very short spot of around 5 minutes daily, extended to 10 minutes on weekends.The spot collates sports information and results and includes latest footage from actions happening all over the globe.In today’s hectic life, this programme is suitable for all those who would like to keep in touch with what is going on in the world of sports.
	Sportxtra The award winning sports journalist Charles camenzuli is back with another edition of Sports Xtra. This remains the only programme in Malta which gives voice to around 40 national sports associations covering their partecipation both in Malta and abroad. In this series, the programme will be looking towards Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, where Charles Camenzuli will be giving details and information regarding the athlete’s preparation in view of the Games. Sport Xtra remains the programme with exclusive information of ehat is happening within the International federations and International Olympic Committee. It remains as well the programme which generates new interest in sport through its open discussions covering various topics – from doping in sport, women’s participation, physical education, sports nutrition to financing. Sport Xtra continues with the series ‘A Life in Sports’ where televiewers have the chance to meet athetes and officials who have contributed towards the development of sport in Malta. Sport Xtra is produced and presented by Charles Camenzuli with graphics by Simon Borda. Sundays at 17.00
	Wheelspin As in previous years wheelspin continues to feature new vehicles that arrive on the island as well as other vehicles such as classic cars which have been rebuilt and transformed by local enthusiasts. Besides all this we will give information of all that is happening in the motoring world both locally and abroad and we will have more motoring news world both locally and abroad and we will have more motoring news than ever before. The Wheelspin team will visit International Motor fairs and will be present for launches of new vehicles and other events held abroad. The programme is produced and presented by Fleur Balzan. Fleur again is accompanied by Edmond Vassallo and Jan Karl Farrugia, the two test drivers who will continue to give their professional advice on the vehicles featured on the programme, together with newcomer Kenneth Rizzo. b.rightnewmedia Ltd are the executive producers of the programme. Sundays at 18.45

Teens

Drama

DRAMA
	Santa Monika The third season promises new intrigue as the story is now set in both the Correctional Facility as well as a half-way house. This latter venue was the brainchild of former inmate Connie Seguna and devised as a venue to house ex-prisoners, as well as women with social problems. Unfortunately Connie loses her life in an accident, only a few days before realising her dream. The task is left in the hands of her sister Evelyn (Norma Cristina) who takes on the challenge with another friend, Santa Monika’s prison warden, Miss Catherine (Vanessa Cassar). Evelyn also promises Connie before dying that she will take care of her only daughter, Samantha (Dorianne Bonanno). But things quickly go wrong. Financial problems soon erupt, and Samantha refuses to accept her aunt. Jessie, another former inmate, is also released from prison and is out to stir up more problems for Evelyn. In the coming episodes, we also meet new characters who interact with Evelyn’s life; one unexpected visitor at the half-way house threatens her safety. In the meantime, things back at Santa Monika prison seem much calmer since George Said is reinstated as Director. But will they last? New troubles lie ahead… Mondays at 20.30
	Gheruq Għeruq is about a Maltese family in a rural part of a local village. Bennard is a farmer who has tilled the land for many years hoping that his land would one day be inherited by future generations. Many rural areas were built up in the name of progress over the years. But Bennard hoped his land would be spared and be kept intact. He and his sister Salvina keep a deep family secret. Was Bennard a simple farmer or was there more than meets the eye? The story is set before the Second World War at a high-society residence. Baron Anton DeGiovanni is a very disciplined father and his family’s honour is always a priority over everything else. One of the servants in the house, Marjanna, falls in love with the Baron’s son Enrico. Marjanna’s pregnancy changes the young couple’s passionate affair. The Baron forsees the mishap about to befall the family and its ties with other nobility, and orders his wife to fire Marjanna. But Enrico will not abandon his first love. He is faced with choosing between love and noble inheritance. After walking out of his father’s household, the couple move into a farmhouse. In the midst of the war, in a common shelter, Bennard is born. Enrico dies during the war and his father regrets his previous decision. He wants to make amends by giving his grandson the land his own son was to inherit. When Bennard grows up and learns of his past, he is adamant to keep the land in its natural state. But ‘progress’ triumphs over traditional values, friends become foes and life changes overnight. Wednesdays at 20.30
	The Inheritance Jerry and Minka crook arrive in Malta to investigate further about her inheritance from her late uncle Fred. She finds out that to her surprise her uncle left one third of his estate to Kola. Was kola adopted or his real son? Yet no mention whatsoever of kola’s mother. To continue with this muddle, the crook’s children come to Malta to follow up on events which they expect they have a share. Not only, but they get along with them their fiancées and spouses some with some excuse, others with another. This situation does not help at all the crooks with their handling of things. One problem leads to another with no end in sight until things resolve happily in the end. Fridays at 20.30
	Ta’ Horrox Borrox Ta’ Horrox Borrox is the family nickname of Filomen (Gemma Portelli), her brother Patist (Joe Attard) and her daughter Sunta (Nadette de Carlo). After a fire at her home, Filomen and her daughter are forced to take up residence with her brother. Living with the family is also six-year old Jean (Jean Claude Calleja) who was brought to live with them by Sunta. During the last episode Filomen was preparing for her wedding with Valent (Charles Thake). More comedy is in store, when Filomena, the autocrat, gives family and friends detailed orders. However, plenty of problems are in store – with tiffs with the Parish Priest (Leslie Gladwish). She also bullied the Mayor (Joanne Calleja) into hiring the local council’s hall as her reception venue. More mayhem arises when Sunta’s fiancée, Freddie tal-haxix (Pierre Calleja) is left with the task of booking the couple’s honeymoon. Over at the convent, everything seems to be working out just fine. Mother Superior (Connie Azzopardi) handed over the running of the convent to Sr. Pawlina (Karen Scicluna). Things go wrong, when Sr Pawlina, on a short break, leaves the convent in the hands of Sr. Rosaria (Alexia Agius). The Sacristan (Manwel Brincat) is showing a keen interest in… Lonza (Sophie Camilleri) the village gossipmonger… who is keen to spread lies on many stories – will Filomen marry Valent after all ? Sundays at 20.30

08 February 2010:	Kunċert spettakolari mill-grupp Enkor
05 February 2010:	Spettaklu b'interpetazzjonijiet armonizzati ta' bosta siltiet popolari
05 February 2010:	Ronan Keating b'kunċert f'Malta

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