Foxtel highlights for the month of May include The Repair Shop Australia, Grand Designs Australia, The Menzies Movies, The Greatest of All Time, George Carlin’s American Dream, Marlon Wayans: The Headliners, The Staircase and The Time Traveler’s Wife.
The headliners
The Repair Shop Australia
Every treasured possession has a story behind it. In this new series, host Dean Ipaviz and his team of skilled artisans come to the rescue of those whose beloved heirlooms need some TLC. They’ll learn the history behind the items they restore and ensure they’ll continue to evoke happy memories. BYO tissues!
Duration: 60 min x 8 | Premiering Tuesday May 3 at 8.30pm | LifeStyle
Grand Designs Australia
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Your jaw will be on the floor with the incredible homes on display when this hugely popular series returns. Host Peter Maddison showcases innovative designs from around the country and, whether it’s transforming a tiny block of land or repurposing a dairy shed, the solutions this season are staggering.
Duration: 60 min x 8 | Premiering Thursday May 5 at 8.30pm | LifeStyle
Must-watch entertainment
The Menzies Movies
Days before Australia chooses its next leader, don’t miss this exclusive new documentary hosted by former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard. It’s a stunning tribute to Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, told through restored home movies he captured on his own 16mm camera, notes from his diaries, interviews with his family and more.
Duration: 60 mins | Premiering Wednesday May 18 at 7.30pm | Fox Docos
The Greatest Of All Time – With Photographer Walter Iooss
For many, Walter Iooss is simply the best sports photographer in the game. This documentary series traces his career and looks at his stunning portfolio, putting the spotlight on some of the iconic moments he’s captured. It also features interviews with heavy-hitters, such as Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods and Kelly Slater, talking about the man himself.
Duration: 60 min x 3 | Premiering Thursday May 5 at 7.30pm | Fox Docos
George Carlin’s American Dream
Director Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) salutes one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time in this special. George Carlin was unafraid of holding American culture to task and questioning the norms he saw in society. This two-part documentary chronicles his life and work, and features interviews with comedy stars Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler and more.
Duration: 90 min x 2 | Premiering Wednesday May 25 at 8.30pm | Fox Docos
Marlon Wayans: The Headliners
Ready to see the next big things from the world of stand-up? Comedy icon Marlon Wayans is a master of making people laugh, and he has handpicked some of LA’s hottest new talents on the stand-up circuit who are now primed to give audiences at home a front-row seat to their next gig. Get set to meet five fantastic performers who have already started to make their mark.
Duration: 90 mins | Premiering Saturday May 7 at 8.30pm | Fox8
The ones you can’t miss
The Staircase
Love a true-crime inspired tale? Toni Collette and Colin Firth lead a brilliant cast in this series that explores the life of Michael Peterson and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen. The complex drama also stars Juliette Binoche, Sophie Turner, Dane DeHaan and Australian actresses Odessa Young and Olivia DeJonge.
Duration: 60 min x 8 | Premiering EXPRESS Thursday May 5 at 8.30pm | Fox Showcase
The Time Traveler’s Wife
This six-part limited series is an intricate and magical love story, adapted from the acclaimed novel by Audrey Niffenegger and directed by David Nutter (Game of Thrones). One for the romantics, The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the absorbing tale of Clare (Vigil’s Rose Leslie) and Henry (Theo James, Divergent), whose marriage has a problem… time travel.
Duration: 60 min x 6 | Premiering EXPRESS Monday May 16 at 8.30pm | Fox Showcase
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