2008 in Australian television

none August 2013 March 2016 2008 Australian television The year 2008 in Australian television was the 53rd year of continuous operation. 3 Events 14 January – The Nine Network undergoes a major revamp in its production and logo and on-air graphics as a part of a new network re-launch, and after a two-year absence, returns the famous "Nine Balls" logo, except instead of balls, they use discs. It will see an overhaul of news and current affairs graphics (news graphics revised, not current affairs) and studios sets (also didn't happen) and a general on-air look. 1 February – Former The Great Outdoors host Shelley Craft quits Channel Seven and moves to Channel Nine to join the team of Domestic Blitz and take over from Toni Pearen as host of Australia's Funniest Home Videos. 7 February – Veteran television king Ray Martin quits the Nine Network after 30 years with the network.Michael Idato Bibby, Paul Not the retiring type: Martin quits Nine http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/not-the-retiring-type-martin-quits-nine/2008/02/07/1202234065932.html The Sydney Morning Herald 8 February 2008 8 February 2008 8 February – ABC TV is rebranded ABC1, which is visible on on-air graphics from 12:00 pm.David Knox Welcome ABC1..... bye bye ABC TV! http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/welcome-abc1-bye-bye-abc-tv.html tvtonight.com.au 8 February 2008 8 February 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080210043946/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/welcome-abc1-bye-bye-abc-tv.html 10 February 2008 dead 8 February – Long running Australian soap opera Neighbours airs on the BBC in the UK for the very last time after being shown for 22 years. It will switch over to air on Five on 11 February.November 2025 12 February – The Supreme Court of Victoria places an injunction on the broadcast and exhibition of the Nine Network's drama series Underbelly in Victoria, following concerns that the series, which depicts Melbourne's gangland wars, could prejudice an ongoing murder trial.Underbelly blocked by murder trial judge 12 February 2008 Herald Sun http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23200542-29277,00.htmlOctober 2026 medicmedic 14 March – A Current Affair broadcasts its 5000th episode and celebrates its 20th anniversary. 30 March – Today introduces a three-and-a-half-hour format, starting at 5.30 am and finishing at 9 am. 3 April – Kate Ritchie (Sally Fletcher), one of the original 1988 cast members of Home and Away, leaves the series after twenty years. 7 April – The Nine Network makes the first episodes of the new series Canal Road available for download over the Internet, ahead of its television broadcast on 16 April.Nine downloads series ahead of TV launchOctober 2026 medicmedic, News Limited, 7 April 2008. 27 April – Jack Chambers wins the first season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia.Ben Cubby Jack the top dancer http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv--radio/jack-the-top-dancer/2008/04/27/1209234657923.html The Sydney Morning Herald 28 April 2008 24 June 2009 4 May – Kate Ritchie wins the Gold Logie Award for the Most Popular Personality on Australian Television for the second consecutive year at the 2008 Logie Awards.Larissa Dubecki 'Home and Away' is far and away viewer favourite http://www.theage.com.au/news/tv--radio/kate-wins-gold/2008/05/04/1209839457086.html The Age 5 May 2008 24 June 2009 7 May – SBS TV launches a revamped version of its logo, as well as a new slogan: "Six Billion Stories and counting".David Knox New look SBS launches http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/05/new-look-sbs-launches.html tvtonight.com.au 7 May 2008 29 June 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080610121759/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/05/new-look-sbs-launches.html 10 June 2008 live dmy 27 May – Nine Network revived the series Wheel of Fortune under a new title of Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune and its production company Sony Pictures Television (the same company used in the US flagship counterpart, and offers a top prize of AU$1,000,000. The series shortly cancelled after five weeks of air on 27 June due to low ratings, while the same format would later be adopted in the US version three months later, with the first top prize win occurred 14 October 2008. 2 June – The Seven Network apologises after airing an episode of the hospital drama All Saints in which it is suggested that a child born of an incestuous relationship is likely to result in the child having Down's syndrome.Ricketson, Matthew: Seven apologises for incest episode, The Age, 3 June 2008. 1 July – 16-year-old guitarist Smokin' Joe Robinson wins the second season of Australia's Got Talent. 18 July – Hi-5 airs its 400th episode. 21 July – The final episode of Network Ten's baddie reality show Big Brother Australia airs.Shannon Molloy Big Brother reaches 'ugly' end http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/entertainment/ibig-brotheri-reaches-ugly-end/2008/07/22/1216492390750.html tvtonight.com.au 22 July 2008 29 June 2009 The eighth and final season was won by 52-year-old grandmother Terri Munro. 25 July – The final episode of the Nine Network's late-night news program Nightline airs after 16 years of broadcast.David Knox Axed: Sunday, Nightline http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/axed-sunday-nightline.html tvtonight.com.au 25 July 2008 29 June 2009 26 July – Peter Cundall's last appearance on Gardening Australia before retiring from Australian Landscapes. It goes to air on ABC1.Blooming marvellous, The Age, 24 July 2008. 3 August – The final episode of the Nine Network's flagship news and current affairs program Sunday airs. Sunday was axed by the network after 27 years of broadcast. 26 August - Australian dramedy series Packed to the Rafters premieres on Seven Network, which broadcasts every Tuesday at 8:30 pm. 28 August – Australia's Naughtiest Home Videos, a revival of the spin-off to Australia's Funniest Home Videos, rebadged on the Nine Network. It last time played on the network is when the late CEO, Kerry Packer banned the spin-off for life 16 years ago. 10 October – Today Tonight draws with a final goodbye with Anna Coren in the hot-seat before heading to CNN in Hong Kong. Matt White replaced by Coren the following Monday. 20 October – National Nine News changes its name to Nine News when it launches a new-look – losing viewers to Seven News. 9 November – McLeod's Daughters actor Luke Jacobz and his partner Luda Kroiter win the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. 23 November – The sixth season of Australian Idol was won by Wes Carr. 1 December – The Seven Network wins the ratings year for the second consecutive year, and its third overall, with a record ratings share of 28.7%.David Knox Seven wins 2008 ratings year http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/seven-wins-2008-ratings-year.html tvtonight.com.au 1 December 2008 29 June 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205055015/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/seven-wins-2008-ratings-year.html 5 December 2008 live dmy The two other commercial networks, the Nine Network (27.2%) and Network Ten (21.0%), came in second and third place respectively. The two public broadcasters, ABC1 and SBS TV, managed a ratings share of 17.5% and 5.6% respectively. 5 December – Heather Foord presents her final weeknight bulletin on Nine News Queensland. Her final appearance wraps up a year of poor ratings for the once-leading bulletin, which lost all 40 weeks of ratings to the rival Seven News Brisbane in 2008.Anooska Tucker-Evans Heather Foord moving forward after co-anchor's gaffe http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,24690975-3102,00.html The Sunday Mail 23 November 2008 23 November 2008October 2026 medicmedic Celebrity deaths Name Age Date of death Broadcast description Grybas, Clinton Clinton GrybasDavid Knox Vale: Clinton Grybas http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/vale-clinton-grybas.html tvtonight.com.au 5 January 2008 30 December 2008 32 2008-01-05 5 January 2008 AFL and sports commentator and presenter Harvey, Sandra Sandra HarveyDavid Knox Vale: Sandra Harvey http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/vale-sandra-harvey.html tvtonight.com.au 21 January 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090124134632/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/vale-sandra-harvey.html 24 January 2009 dead 49 2008-01-21 21 January 2008 Four Corners producer Ledger, Heath Heath LedgerDavid Knox Vale: Heath Ledger dead http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/vale-heath-ledger-dead.html tvtonight.com.au 23 January 2008 30 December 2008 28 2008-01-22 22 January 2008 Australian-born international actor (Sweat, Roar) Harwood, Andrew Andrew HarwoodDavid Knox Vale: Andrew Harwood http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/vale-andrew-harwood.html tvtonight.com.au 10 February 2008 30 December 2008 62 2008-02-06 6 February 2008 Host (It's Academic, Good Morning Sydney, Til Ten) Andrews, Steve Steve AndrewsDavid Knox Vale: Steve Andrews http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/vale-steve-andrews.html tvtonight.com.au 12 March 2008 30 December 2008 38 2008-03-10 10 March 2008 QTQ9 voice over announcer Jacobs, Jessica Jessica JacobsDavid Knox Vale: Jessica Jacobs http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/05/vale-jessica-jacobs.html tvtonight.com.au 15 May 2008 30 December 2008 17 2008-05-10 10 May 2008 Actress (The Saddle Club, Fergus McPhail, Holly's Heroes) Lindsay, Reg Reg Lindsay, AMDavid Knox Vale: Reg Lindsay http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/vale-reg-lindsay.html tvtonight.com.au 5 August 2008 30 December 2008 79 2008-08-05 5 August 2008Australian singer and Host, (The Reg Lindsay Country Hour, Country Homestead) Allen, Christie Christie AllenDavid Knox Vale: Christie Allen http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/vale-christie-allen.html tvtonight.com.au 13 August 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081212023526/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/vale-christie-allen.html 12 December 2008 dead 53 2008-08-12 12 August 2008 Australian singer and performer Countdown performer Priestley, Mark Mark PriestleyDavid Knox Vale: Mark Priestley http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/vale-mark-priestley.html tvtonight.com.au 28 August 2008 30 December 2008 32 2008-08-27 27 August 2008 Actor (All Saints) Pate, Michael Michael PateDavid Knox Vale: Michael Pate http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/vale-michael-pate.html tvtonight.com.au 2 September 2008 30 December 2008 88 2008-09-01 1 September 2008 Actor (Matlock Police) Heinze, Kevin Kevin Heinze 80 2008-09-01 1 September 2008 Horticulturalist and Host (Sow What) Leonard, Peter Peter LeonardDavid Knox Vale: Peter Leonard http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/vale-peter-leonard.html tvtonight.com.au 24 September 2008 30 December 2008 66 2008-09-23 23 September 2008 Journalist and WIN News Canberra newsreader. Courtis, Brian Brian CourtisDavid Knox Vale: Brian Courtis http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/vale-brian-courtis.html tvtonight.com.au 30 September 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201174016/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/vale-brian-courtis.html 1 December 2008 dead 63 2008-09-29 29 September 2008 Melbourne television critic Guest, Rob Rob GuestDavid Knox Vale: Rob Guest http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/vale-rob-guest.html tvtonight.com.au 2 October 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205020402/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/vale-rob-guest.html 5 December 2008 dead 57 2008-10-02 2 October 2008 Host and theatre performer (Man O Man, Special Missing Pieces) Kereama, Levi Levi KereamaDavid Knox Vale: Levi Kereama http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/vale-levi-kereama.html tvtonight.com.au 5 October 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090108015058/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/vale-levi-kereama.html 8 January 2009 dead 27 2008-10-04 4 October 2008 Australian Idol 2003 contestant Pryor, Dennis Dennis PryorDavid Knox Vale: Dennis Pryor http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/vale-dennis-pryor.html tvtonight.com.au 4 December 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081207035337/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/vale-dennis-pryor.html 7 December 2008 dead 83 2008-11-30 30 November 2008 Melbourne television critic Marsland, Richard Richard MarslandDavid Knox Vale: Richard Marsland http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/vale-richard-marsland.html tvtonight.com.au 7 December 2008 30 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210040859/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/vale-richard-marsland.html 10 December 2008 dead 32 2008-12-06 6 December 2008 Writer (Rove, The Glass House, Newstopia) New channels 7 January – Sky News Business Channel 17 March – Nine HDDavid Knox Nine HD launches March 17, to be sure, to be sure... http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-hd-launches-march-17-to-be-sure-to.html tvtonight.com.au 10 March 2008 10 March 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080314011300/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/nine-hd-launches-march-17-to-be-sure-to.html 14 March 2008 dead 28 April – Channel Ten Darwin 22 June – BBC HDDavid Knox Foxtel HD+ channels launch Sunday http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/foxtel-hd-channels-launch-sunday.html tvtonight.com.au 17 June 2008 17 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080618063821/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/foxtel-hd-channels-launch-sunday.html 18 June 2008 dead 22 June – Discovery HD 22 June – National Geographic Channel HD 22 June – Fox Sports HD 22 June – ESPN HD 1 November – CBeebiesDavid Knox BBC takes control of UKTV http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/bbc-takes-control-of-uktv.html tvtonight.com.au 26 June 2008 18 September 2008David Knox Foxtel details 3 new channels http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/foxtel-details-3-new-channels.html tvtonight.com.au 17 September 2008 18 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080919121007/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/foxtel-details-3-new-channels.html 19 September 2008 dead 1 November – BBC Knowledge 1 November – 111 HitsDavid Knox 111 Hits will target 24-54's http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/111-hits-will-target-24-54s.html tvtonight.com.au 20 October 2008 20 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081022084011/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/111-hits-will-target-24-54s.html 22 October 2008 dead Ratings List of Australian television ratings for 2008 Premieres Domestic series List of Australian television series premieres in 2008 International series List of international television series premieres on Australian television in 2008 Telemovies Domestic telemovies Program Network Debut date Emerald Falls Emerald Falls was originally scheduled to air on 21 March 2008 (Good Friday) at 8:30 pm on Network Ten.David Knox Airdate: Emerald Falls http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/airdate-emerald-falls.html tvtonight.com.au 3 March 2008 4 March 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090524051357/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/airdate-emerald-falls.html 24 May 2009 live dmy But this was later changed to 23 March (Easter Sunday) at 9:00 pm. "note"David Knox Returning: NCIS. Gone: Burn Notice http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/returning-ncis-gone-burn-notice.html tvtonight.com.au 7 March 2008 10 March 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080312170540/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/returning-ncis-gone-burn-notice.html 12 March 2008 dead Network Ten 2008-03-23 23 March 2008 Valentine's DayDavid Knox New treats on ABC in 08 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/12/new-treats-on-abc-in-08.html tvtonight.com.au 3 December 2007 11 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205042921/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/12/new-treats-on-abc-in-08.html 5 December 2008 live dmy David Knox Airdate: Valentine's Day http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-valentines-day.html tvtonight.com.au 16 June 2008 17 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080618063741/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-valentines-day.html 18 June 2008 deadDavid Knox First Review: Valentine's Day http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/first-review-valentines-day.html tvtonight.com.au 28 June 2008 30 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080703032931/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/first-review-valentines-day.html 3 July 2008 dead ABC1 2008-07-06 6 July 2008 ScorchedDavid Knox Putting the Heart back into Nine http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/11/putting-the-heart-back-into-nine.html tvtonight.com.au 30 November 2007 11 June 2008David Knox Nine hearts 2008 pt 2 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/nine-hearts-2008-pt-2.html tvtonight.com.au 22 July 2008 23 July 2008David Knox Airdate: Scorched http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-scorched.html tvtonight.com.au 18 August 2008 18 August 2008David Knox First Review: Scorched http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/first-review-scorched.html tvtonight.com.au 27 August 2008 3 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080914143829/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/first-review-scorched.html 14 September 2008 dead Nine Network 2008-08-31 31 August 2008 Prime Minister is Missing, The The Prime Minister is MissingDavid Knox Gallery: The Prime Minister is Missing http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/gallery-the-prime-minister-is-missing.html tvtonight.com.au 11 October 2008 12 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081014070450/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/gallery-the-prime-minister-is-missing.html 14 October 2008 dead ABC1 2008-10-23 23 October 2008 Menzies and Churchill at WarDavid Knox Gallery: Menzies & Churchill at War http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/gallery-menzies-churchill-at-war.html tvtonight.com.au 25 October 2008 29 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081027214649/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/gallery-menzies-churchill-at-war.html 27 October 2008 dead ABC1 2008-10-30 30 October 2008 Infamous Victory: Ben Chifley's Battle for CoalDavid Knox One actor, two timeslots http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/one-actor-two-timeslots.html tvtonight.com.au 5 November 2008 5 November 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208190002/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/one-actor-two-timeslots.html 8 December 2008 deadDavid Knox Infamous Victory: Ben Chifley's Battle For Coal http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/infamous-victory-ben-chifleys-battle-for-coal.html tvtonight.com.au 6 November 2008 6 November 2008 ABC1 2008-10-30 30 October 2008 Informant, The The InformantDavid Knox Where are the shows? http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/where-are-the-shows.html tvtonight.com.au 1 October 2008 8 October 2008David Knox TEN launches 2008 slate http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/11/ten-launches-2008-slate.html tvtonight.com.au 21 November 2007 11 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081212023307/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/11/ten-launches-2008-slate.html 12 December 2008 live dmy David Knox Airdate: The Informant http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-the-informant.html tvtonight.com.au 29 October 2008 31 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101101018/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-the-informant.html 1 November 2008 deadDavid Knox The Informant http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/the-informant-2.html tvtonight.com.au 14 November 2008 1 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090102012125/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/the-informant-2.html 2 January 2009 dead Network Ten 2008-11-14 14 November 2008 Very Barry Christmas, A A Very Barry ChristmasJohn Mangan TV highlights, December 25 http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/tv-highlights-december-25/2008/12/16/1229189620465.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1 The Age 25 December 2008 27 December 2009A Very Barry Christas http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200812/programs/ZY9709A001D25122008T081500.htm ABC Television 25 December 2008 27 December 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20100122015515/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200812/programs/ZY9709A001D25122008T081500.htm 22 January 2010 live ABC1 2008-12-25 25 December 2008 International telemovies Telemovie title Network Debut date Ben 10: Race Against Time United States / Canada Ben 10: Race Against Time Thomas Yasmin September 2008 Big Ben goes love Foxtel Magazine September 2008 49 ACP Magazines Cartoon Network 2008-09-20 20 September 2008 Camp Rock United States Camp RockDavid Knox Airdate: Camp Rock http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-camp-rock.html tvtonight.com.au 22 August 2008 22 August 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080825011018/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-camp-rock.html 25 August 2008 deadSeptember 2008 Summer of song Foxtel Magazine September 2008 48 ACP Magazines Disney Channel 2008-09-26 26 September 2008 Knight Rider United States Knight RiderDavid Knox Seven unwraps second half slate http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/seven-unwraps-second-half-slate.html tvtonight.com.au 10 July 2008 11 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080804025240/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/seven-unwraps-second-half-slate.html 4 August 2008 deadDavid Knox 2009 Show Watch http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/05/2009-show-watch.html tvtonight.com.au 17 May 2008 25 September 2008David Knox Airdate: Knight Rider telemovie http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/airdate-knight-rider-telemovie.html tvtonight.com.au 12 September 2008 17 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080915013037/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/airdate-knight-rider-telemovie.html 15 September 2008 dead Seven Network 2008-09-27 27 September 2008 Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death United Kingdom Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and DeathDavid Knox ABC jumps into summer http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/abc-jumps-into-summer.html tvtonight.com.au 2 November 2008 4 November 2008David Knox Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf & Death http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/wallace-gromit-a-matter-of-loaf-death.html tvtonight.com.au 2 December 2008 3 December 2008 ABC1 2008-12-02 2 December 2008 24: Redemption United States 24: RedemptionDavid Knox Seven summer guide http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/seven-summer-guide.html tvtonight.com.au 21 November 2008 2 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090114072211/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/seven-summer-guide.html 14 January 2009 deadDavid Knox 24 + 4 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/24-4.html tvtonight.com.au 21 June 2008 3 December 2008David Knox 24: Exile trailer http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/24-exile-trailer.html tvtonight.com.au 19 July 2008 3 December 2008David Knox 24 pauses for 18 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/24-pauses-for-18.html tvtonight.com.au 7 September 2008 3 December 2008David Knox Jack Bauer in Redemption http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/jack-bauer-in-redemption.html tvtonight.com.au 25 October 2008 3 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081028121441/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/jack-bauer-in-redemption.html 28 October 2008 deadDavid Knox 24 about to have its Redemption http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/24-about-to-have-its-redemption.html tvtonight.com.au 14 November 2008 3 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090108011106/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/24-about-to-have-its-redemption.html 8 January 2009 deadDavid Knox 24: Redemption http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/24-redemption.html tvtonight.com.au 18 November 2008 3 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090102012509/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/24-redemption.html 2 January 2009 deadDavid Knox Check your 24 watch http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/check-your-24-watch.html tvtonight.com.au 26 November 2008 3 December 2008 Seven Network 2008-12-05 5 December 2008 Rather You Than Me United Kingdom Rather You Than MeDavid Knox Airdate: The Curse of Comedy http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-the-curse-of-comedy.html tvtonight.com.au 16 December 2008 16 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217075331/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-the-curse-of-comedy.html 17 December 2008 dead UK.TV 2008-12-27 27 December 2008 Curse of Steptoe, The United Kingdom The Curse of Steptoe UK.TV 2008-12-28 28 December 2008 Miniseries International miniseries Miniseries Network Airdate(s) Line of Beauty, The United Kingdom The Line of BeautyDavid Knox First Review: The Line of Beauty http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/first-review-the-line-of-beauty.html tvtonight.com.au 10 January 2008 14 January 2008 ABC TV 2008-01-13 13, 20 and 27 January 2008 Andromeda Strain, The United States The Andromeda Strain Showcase 2008-04-20 20 and 27 April 2008 United Kingdom Sense and SensibilityUKTV Australia – July 2008 http://uktv.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/july_au/view.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113249/http://uktv.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/july_au/view.asp UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 6 July 2011 4 January 2010 2008 dead dmy UK.TV 2008-07-03 3, 10 and 17 July United Kingdom Talk to Me UK.TV 2008-07-15 15, 22 and 29 July, 5 August United Kingdom Victoria's EmpireUKTV Australia – August 2008 http://uktv.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/august_au/view.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113256/http://uktv.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/august_au/view.asp UKTV (Australia and New Zealand) 6 July 2011 4 January 2010 2008 dead dmy-all UK.TV 2008-08-18 18 and 25 August 1 September United Kingdom Cranford UK.TV 2008-08-21 21 and 28 August 4, 11 and 18 September Tin Man United States Tin ManDavid Knox Airdate: Tin Man http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-tin-man.html tvtonight.com.au 5 December 2008 5 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208053839/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-tin-man.html 8 December 2008 dead Seven Network 2008-12-26 26 and 27 December 2008 Documentary specials Domestic documentary specials Program Network Debut date Jihad SheilasDavid Knox 'Jihad Sheilas' accuse ABC of deceit http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/jihad-sheilas-accuse-abc-of-deceit.html tvtonight.com.au 5 February 2008 9 February 2008 ABC TV 2008-02-05 5 February 2008 The Spirit of Australian Sport: Australian FootballDavid Knox History Channel kicks goals with Hird http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/04/history-channel-kicks-goals-with-hird.html tvtonight.com.au 25 April 2008 26 April 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080501083634/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/04/history-channel-kicks-goals-with-hird.html 1 May 2008 dead The History Channel 2008-06-00 June 2008 Miracle on EverestDavid Knox First Review: Miracle on Everest http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/first-review-miracle-on-everest.html tvtonight.com.au 12 July 2008 14 July 2008 ABC1 2008-07-15 15 July 2008 Walk Like a ManDavid Knox First Review: Walk Like a Man http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/first-review-walk-like-a-man.html tvtonight.com.au 19 July 2008 23 July 2008 SBS TV 2008-07-22 22 July 2008 The Spirit of Australian Sport: SwimmingDavid Knox Airdate: Spirit of Australian Sport: Swimming http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-spirit-of-australian-sport.html tvtonight.com.au 30 June 2008 1 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080701155635/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-spirit-of-australian-sport.html 1 July 2008 dead The History Channel 2008-07-30 30 July 2008 Roller Derby DollsDavid Knox Airdate: Roller Derby Dolls http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-roller-derby-dolls.html tvtonight.com.au 25 August 2008 3 September 2008 ABC1 2008-09-09 9 September 2008 The Spirit of Australian Sport: Rugby LeagueDavid Knox Airdate: 100 Years of Rugby League http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-100-years-of-rugby-league.html tvtonight.com.au 26 August 2008 3 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081007005328/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/airdate-100-years-of-rugby-league.html 7 October 2008 dead The History Channel 2008-09-17 17 September 2008 Beyond Kokoda: War Without MercyDavid Knox Kokoda from both sides http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/kokoda-from-both-sides.html tvtonight.com.au 1 September 2008 3 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081007005358/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/kokoda-from-both-sides.html 7 October 2008 dead Johnson Matt September 2008 Both sides of the track Foxtel Magazine September 2008 26 ACP Magazines The History Channel 2008-09-25 25 September 2008 The Fibros and the SilvertailsTim Eliott Reviews of The Fibros and the Silvertails http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/the-fibros-and-the-silvertails/2008/10/08/1223145432535.html The Sydney Morning Herald 9 October 2008 9 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081012020751/http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/the-fibros-and-the-silvertails/2008/10/08/1223145432535.html 12 October 2008 live ABC1 2008-10-09 9 October 2008 No Way, Get F*#ked, F*#k Off!David Knox Airdate: No Way, Get F*#ked, F*#k Off http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/airdate-no-way-get-fked-fk-off.html tvtonight.com.au 23 September 2008 25 September 2008 SBS TV 2008-10-11 11 October 2008 How Kevin Bacon Cured CancerJohn Mangan TV highlights, October 28 http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/tv-highlights-october-28/2008/10/21/1224351256390.html The Age 23 October 2008 30 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081030041906/http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/tv-highlights-october-28/2008/10/21/1224351256390.html 30 October 2008 live ABC1 2008-10-28 28 October 2008 The Intervention (about the NT National Emergency Response)David Knox Airdate: The Intervention http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/airdate-the-intervention.html tvtonight.com.au 25 September 2008 28 September 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080925200326/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/airdate-the-intervention.html 25 September 2008 deadDavid Knox Bumped: The Intervention http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/bumped-the-intervention.html tvtonight.com.au 3 October 2008 8 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20121119131450/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/bumped-the-intervention.html 19 November 2012 dead ABC1 2008-10-30 30 October 2008 The Spirit of Australian Sport: Horse RacingDavid Knox Airdate: Spirit of Australian Sport: Horse Racing http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-spirit-of-australian-sport-horse-racing.html tvtonight.com.au 11 October 2008 12 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081017090519/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-spirit-of-australian-sport-horse-racing.html 17 October 2008 dead The History Channel 2008-11-03 3 November 2008 Searching 4 SandeepDavid Knox Searching 4 Sandeep http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/searching-4-sandeep.html tvtonight.com.au 12 November 2008 24 November 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090102012533/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/searching-4-sandeep.html 2 January 2009 dead ABC1 2008-11-13 13 November 2008 Humpbacks: From Fire to IceLissa Christopher What lies beneath http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/what-lies-beneath/2008/11/10/1226165455241.html The Sydney Morning Herald 10 November 2008 8 December 2009 ABC1 2008-11-16 16 November 2008 The Howard YearsDavid Knox John Wood makes The Cut with ABC1 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/john-wood-makes-the-cut-with-abc1.html tvtonight.com.au 6 February 2008 7 February 2008David Knox ABC and SBS brawl over Howard years http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/abc-and-sbs-brawl-over-howard-years.html tvtonight.com.au 23 August 2008 14 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080921195339/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/08/abc-and-sbs-brawl-over-howard-years.html 21 September 2008 deadDavid Knox Sneak Peek: The Howard Years http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/sneak-peek-the-howard-years.html tvtonight.com.au 14 October 2008 14 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081017035332/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/sneak-peek-the-howard-years.html 17 October 2008 deadDavid Knox Airdate: The Howard Years http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-the-howard-years.html tvtonight.com.au 30 October 2008 31 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081101101013/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-the-howard-years.html 1 November 2008 dead ABC1 2008-11-17 17 November 2008 HairtalesHairtales http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200811/programs/DO0717H001D20112008T213200.htm ABC1 20 November 2008 8 December 2009 ABC1 2008-11-20 20 November 2008 The Making of My Favourite AustralianDavid Knox Olivia our Most Popular Aussie? http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/olivia-our-most-popular-aussie.html tvtonight.com.au 3 December 2008 4 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081207035332/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/olivia-our-most-popular-aussie.html 7 December 2008 dead ABC1 2008-12-10 10 December 2008 International documentary specials Telemovie title Network Debut date How To Commit The Perfect Murder United Kingdom How To Commit The Perfect murderDavid Knox When TV is sheer murder http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/when-tv-is-sheer-murder.html tvtonight.com.au 18 February 2008 18 February 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080222192854/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/when-tv-is-sheer-murder.html 22 February 2008 dead SBS TV 2008-02-24 24 February 2008 Story of Bohemian Rhapsody, The United Kingdom The Story of Bohemian RhapsodyDavid Knox First Review: The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/02/first-review-the-story-of-bohemian-rhapsody.html tvtonight.com.au 26 February 2008 3 March 2008 Ovation 2008-03-03 3 March 2008 United Kingdom Is TV Bad for My KidsXYZnetworks 23 January 2010 https://archive.today/20240524203955/https://www.webcitation.org/5mzLdA6mg?url=http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/march/view.asp 24 May 2024 http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/march/view.asp the lifestyle channel – March 2008 dead dmy The LifeStyle Channel 2008-03-09 9 March William & Catherine: A Royal Romance United Kingdom William & Catherine: A Royal Romance Nine Network 2008-03-17 17 March 2008 Once Upon a Time: Walt Disney Canada Once Upon a Time: Walt DisneyDavid Knox First Review: Once Upon a Time: Walt Disney http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/03/first-review-once-upon-a-time-walt-disney.html tvtonight.com.au 21 March 2008 26 March 2008 SBS TV 2008-03-23 23 March 2008 China's Sexual Revolution Canada China's Sexual Revolution SBS TV 2008-03-25 25 March 2008 Life After People United States Life After PeopleSteve Meacham Oh, The Humanity http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/oh-the-humanity/2008/05/19/1211049151270.html The Sydney Morning Herald 19 May 2008 1 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081118212054/http://www.smh.com.au/news/tv-reviews/oh-the-humanity/2008/05/19/1211049151270.html 18 November 2008 live The History Channel 2008-05-19 19 May 2008 Calling All Aliens Canada Calling All AliensDavid Knox Airdate: Calling All Aliens http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-calling-all-aliens.html tvtonight.com.au 13 June 2008 13 June 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080613151056/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/06/airdate-calling-all-aliens.html 13 June 2008 dead SBS TV 2008-06-22 22 and 29 June 2008 J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life United Kingdom J.K. Rowling: A Year in the LifeDavid Knox Airdate: J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/airdate-jk-rowling-a-year-in-the-life.html tvtonight.com.au 3 July 2008 4 July 2008 Seven Network 2008-07-13 13 July 2008 Jamie Oliver's Eat to Save Your Life United Kingdom Jamie Oliver's Eat to Save Your LifeDavid Knox TEN reveals second half slate http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/ten-reveals-second-half-slate.html tvtonight.com.au 8 July 2008 8 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080804025304/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/ten-reveals-second-half-slate.html 4 August 2008 dead Network Ten 2008-07-16 16 July 2008 Jamie's Fowl Dinners United Kingdom Jamie Oliver's Fowl DinnersDavid Knox First Review: Jamie's Fowl Dinners http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/first-review-jamies-fowl-dinners.html tvtonight.com.au 21 July 2008 23 July 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080724160416/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/first-review-jamies-fowl-dinners.html 24 July 2008 dead Network Ten 2008-07-23 23 July 2008 United Kingdom How To Beat Your Kid's AsthmaXYZnetworks 23 January 2010 https://archive.today/20240524204156/https://www.webcitation.org/5mzRUE1P4?url=http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/july/view.asp 24 May 2024 http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/july/view.asp the lifestyle channel – July 2008 dead dmy The LifeStyle Channel 2008-07-25 25 July 2008 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert United States Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Disney Channel 2008-07-26 26 July 2008 Stranded: The Andes Plane Crash Survivors Uruguay / France Stranded: The Andes Plane Crash SurvivorsDavid Knox First Review: Stranded: The Andes Plane Crash Survivors http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/first-review-stranded-the-andes-plane-crash-survivors.html tvtonight.com.au 31 July 2008 31 July 2008 SBS TV 2008-08-03 3 August 2008 United Kingdom Chelsea Flow Show 2008XYZnetworks 23 January 2010 https://archive.today/20240524204235/https://www.webcitation.org/5mzT7Mbmm?url=http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/august/view.asp 24 May 2024 http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/august/view.asp the lifestyle channel – August 2008 dead dmy The LifeStyle Channel 2008-08-31 31 August United Kingdom Crufts 2008XYZnetworks 23 January 2010 https://archive.today/20240524204316/https://www.webcitation.org/5mzUWzPHT?url=http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/september/view.asp 24 May 2024 http://thelifestylechannel.com.au/mailouts/newsletters/2008/september/view.asp The Lifestyle Channel – September 2008 dead dmy The LifeStyle Channel 2009-09-07 7 September As Seen on TV: The K-Tel Story Canada As Seen on TV: The K-Tel StoryDavid Knox Airdate: The K-Tel Story http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/airdate-the-k-tel-story.html tvtonight.com.au 6 October 2008 8 October 2008 SBS TV 2008-10-10 10 October 2008 Mister President United States Mister PresidentDavid Knox US Presidential Election: your guide http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/us-presidential-election-your-guide.html tvtonight.com.au 31 October 2008 31 October 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081102070026/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/10/us-presidential-election-your-guide.html 2 November 2008 dead SBS TV 2008-10-31 31 October 2008 Election Day United States Election Day SBS TV 2008-11-04 4 November 2008 War Briefing, The United States The War Briefing SBS TV 2008-11-04 4 November 2008 Michael Jackson: What Really Happened United Kingdom Michael Jackson: What Really HappenedDavid Knox Airdate: What Really Happened to Michael Jackson? http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/airdate-what-really-happened-to-michael-jackson.html tvtonight.com.au 3 November 2008 4 November 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081206151915/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/airdate-what-really-happened-to-michael-jackson.html 6 December 2008 dead ABC2 2008-11-05 5 November 2008 Mystery of the Mary Celeste: Revealed, The United Kingdom The Mystery of the Mary Celeste: RevealedKate Duthie The Mystery of the Mary Celeste: Revealed http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-reviews/the-mystery-of-the-mary-celeste-revealed/2008/11/13/1226318809839.html The Sydney Morning Herald 13 November 2008 1 December 2008 ABC1 2008-11-13 13 November 2008 Britney: For the Record United States Britney: For the RecordDavid Knox TEN summer adds in Plain Sight http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/ten-summer-adds-in-plain-sight.html tvtonight.com.au 24 November 2008 2 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090114210330/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/11/ten-summer-adds-in-plain-sight.html 14 January 2009 dead Network Ten 2008-12-02 2 December 2008 Empire State Building Murders, The France Empire State Building MurdersDavid Knox Airdate: The Empire State Building Murders http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-the-empire-state-building-murders.html tvtonight.com.au 15 December 2008 15 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217103749/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/12/airdate-the-empire-state-building-murders.html 17 December 2008 dead SBS TV 2008-12-21 21 December 2008 Germanic Tribes, The Germany The Germanic Tribes SBS TV 2008-12-21 21 December 2008 Princes in the Tower United Kingdom Princes in the TowerSteve Meacham What became of the little princes? http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/12/23/1229998532224.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1 The Age 24 December 2008 29 December 2008 ABC1 2008-12-28 28 December 2008 638 Ways to Kill Castro United Kingdom 638 Ways to Kill CastroDebi Enker TV highlights, Monday 29th http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-highlights-monday-29th/2008/12/23/1229998532376.html The Age 29 December 2008 29 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081228224157/http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/tv-highlights-monday-29th/2008/12/23/1229998532376.html 28 December 2008 live ABC1 2008-12-29 29 December 2008 Expedition Bhutan United Kingdom Expedition Bhutan ABC1 Unknown Specials List of television specials on Australian television in 2008 Programming changes List of programming changes on Australian television in 2008 Sports broadcasting rights A-League – Association football A-League#TV Coverage The A-League broadcasting rights were held exclusively by subscription television network Fox Sports for the 2008–09 season. Fox Sports broadcast every match of the season live-to-air, and also screened a weekly "highlights" program. Australian Football League (AFL) – Australian rules football Australian Football League#Television The Australian Football League (AFL) broadcasting rights were jointly held by two free-to-air networks, Seven Network and Network Ten, and one subscription television network, Fox Sports, for the 2008 AFL season. Generally the eight matches per round were divided as such: Fox Sports aired four games all live-to-air (a Saturday afternoon match, a Saturday night match, a Sunday afternoon match and the Sunday twilight match), the Seven Network aired two matches delayed (the Friday night match and a Sunday afternoon match), and Network Ten aired two matches, one live-to-air and one delayed, which consisted of a Saturday afternoon and a Saturday night match respectively. The broadcast of matches may vary between networks, and broadcast times may change depending on the area of broadcast. The 2008 AFL Grand Final was broadcast live-to-air by the Seven Network, whilst Network Ten broadcast the 2008 Brownlow Medal and the 2008 NAB Cup Grand Final. Olympic Games List of 2008 Summer Olympics broadcasters The primary broadcaster of the 2008 Summer Olympics was the Seven Network, whilst complementary coverage was provided by SBS TV.David Knox Seven and SBS in Olympic deal http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/04/seven-and-sbs-in-olympic-deal.html tvtonight.com.au 4 April 2007 9 July 2008 Paralympic Games 2008 Summer Paralympics#Coverage The 2008 Summer Paralympics was broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) via ABC1 and ABC2.David Knox ABC launches Paralympic Games http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/07/abc-launches-paralympic-games.html tvtonight.com.au 8 July 2008 11 July 2008 Sport Network/s Games per Week Breakup of Games Notes Euro 2008(Association Football) Setanta Sports AustraliaSpecial Broadcasting Service - Setanta Sports Australia – 27 Games Live Replays/Highlights of all games Special Broadcasting Service: 8 Games Live, Including The Opening Game 6 Other Group Matches The Final Highlights of all Matches.NBL(Basketball)Fox SportsChannel Nine8 Fox Sports: 1–2 Games LIVE Channel Nine: Weekly Highlights of 1 game each week NRL(Rugby league) Channel NineFox Sports – Pay-TV 8 Channel Nine – 3 Games Friday Night AEST 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm LIVE Friday Night AEST 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm Delayed 2 hours Sunday Afternoon AEST 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Delayed 1 hour Fox Sports: 5 Games Saturday Afternoon AEST 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm LIVE Saturday Night AEST 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm LIVE Saturday Night AEST 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm Delayed 2 hours Sunday Afternoon AEST 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm LIVE Monday Night AEST 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm LIVE Also replays of matches broadcast on Channel Nine. Channel Nine broadcast the 2008 NRL Grand Final and 2008 State of Origin series live. Other Football(Association Football) Fox SportsESPN AustraliaSetanta Sports AustraliaSBS 4 Fox Sports: All Socceroos Matches Asian World Cup Qualifiers English Premier League (8–10 Matches Live per Week) Asian Champions League Coca-Cola Championship English League Cup Setanta Sports Australia Scottish Premier League English Conference French Ligue 1 Portuguese Liga German Bundesliga Italian Serie A English FA Cup UEFA Cup Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana World Cup Qualifiers from Europe/South America ESPN Australia Spanish La Liga Italian Serie A UEFA Champions League UEFA Cup MLS Special Broadcasting Service UEFA Champions League UEFA Cup FA Cup See also 2008 in Australia List of Australian films of 2008 Notes note 30em References 30em 2008