GAY ON TV
Gay On TV: Tuesday, August 24
IRISH EXCLUSIVE: Lois agrees to be a surrogate mother for a friend - who promptly dies unexpectedly, leaving her facing a dilemma. This controversial episode about abortion was banned in the U.S (22:30, 3e)
19:00 TV3 Emmerdale
John resolves to call the police after his search for Holly is unsuccessful,
and Eve is upset by Carl's nonchalant attitude toward their kiss. Meanwhile,
Nicola makes life hard for Moira at the Woolpack, Cain visits Ryan in prison,
and Ashley tries to persuade Hazel to set up art classes in the village hall.
19:30 RTE 1 EastEnders
Ian is overjoyed on exam results day when Peter and Lucy give him good news,
but a visit from the headmaster puts a damper on their celebrations. Meanwhile,
a rejection from Sam pushes Minty into Heather's arms, Vanessa tries to get Max
to talk about Bradley, and Grace confronts Shirley about her treatment of Zsa
Zsa.
20:00 Big Brother: The Final
The last-ever finale of the reality contest arrives, and the housemates who
have endured the 11-week exclusion wait with bated breath as Davina McCall
reveals the results of the viewers' votes. One by one, the also-rans are
evicted and interviewed by the presenter, leaving the victorious resident alone
in the house. However, instead of walking away with the £100,000 prize, the
last contestant faces one more challenge in Ultimate Big Brother, in which this
year's winner will be joined for a further two weeks in front of the cameras by
some of the most famous personalities to have occupied the compound.
22:30 3e Family Guy
IRISH EXCLUSIVE: Lois agrees to be a
surrogate mother for a friend - who promptly dies unexpectedly, leaving her
facing a dilemma. This controversial episode about abortion was banned in the
U.S.
00:05 RTE2 Rent
Premiere. Musical set in 1980s New York following a year in the life of young
artists living in the East Village, including a would-be film-maker pining for
his lost love, an HIV-positive musician recovering from drug addiction, and
their landlord, who has abandoned his bohemian ways for the pursuit of wealth.
Rosario Dawson stars alongside members of the original Broadway cast, including
Taye Diggs, Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal.
02:30 Mad Men
Betty finds out she is pregnant, but insists that now is not the right time for
a baby. As she tries to decide her next move, advice from Francine and a letter
from Don prove helpful. Meanwhile, as Ken, Sal, Paul and Harry reel from the
news of the merger, Duck outlines his vision for the company.