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Thursday, June 16
CONFEDERATIONS CUP As a prelude to next year’s World Cup, 2002 champs Brazil take on long-shot 2004 European Cup holders Greece. Traffic advisory: avoid the Danforth and Dundas west of Ossington. 2:30 pm on Sportsnet, repeated at 11:30 pm
BRIAN LINEHAN: A LIFE IN LIGHTS A look back at the career of the late showbiz interviewer whose erudite questions were often longer and better-informed than the answers of the celebs to whom they were addressed. 8 pm on Citytv
Friday, June 17
ONE NIGHT WITH ROD STEWART At London’s Albert Hall last fall, Rod the Mod performs his biggest hits with guests Ron Wood and Chryssie Hynde as well as songs from his Great American Songbook series. 3 pm on MuchMoreMusic
Saturday, June 18
WILLIE NELSON AND FRIENDS: OUTLAWS AND ANGELS James Caan hosts this concert in honour of Nashville’s favourite pothead. Joining the party: Bob Dylan , Jerry Lee Lewis , Ben Harper and the very Reverend Al Green . 9 pm on Bravo
Sunday, June 19
NINA SIMONE, THE LEGEND A documentary look at the troubled life and still inspiring music of late singer/songwriter Nina Simone, who struggled to find acceptance in a hostile, racist world. 1 pm on CBC
MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS The Canadian music net rolls out the red carpet for big-name presenters Amber and Rob from Survivor and The Amazing Race as well as those Backstreet Boys . Almost live performances by the Killers , K-Os , Billy Talent , Ciara , Black Eyed Peas , Alexisonfire and Ashlee Simpson . 9 pm on City/Much
Monday, June 20
PROJECT RUNWAY The final three designers – jaded Jay , crafty Kera and wicked Wendy – unveil their work at last fall’s Fashion Week in NYC, and one of them walks away with a cool 100 grand U.S. 8 pm on Life, repeated at 11 pm
Tuesday, June 21
I WANT TO BE A HILTON Paris and Nicky’s mom, Kathy Hilton , gives 14 competing wannabes the opportunity to live the glamorous high-society lifestyle. Tonight’s challenge: getting your name in the Enquirer and looking good for night-vision cameras. 9 pm on NBC
HOLLYWOOD GREATS: JUDY GARLAND Documentary dirt on the drug-addled diva whose Over The Rainbow inspired Pride’s multicoloured, stripey flag. Talking heads include co-star Mickey Rooney , drinking buddy Lauren Bacall and ex-husband Sid Luft (the straight one). 3:15 am on Bravo
Wednesday, June 22
LITTLE BRITAIN Fans of classic Brit TV comedies The Fast Show and The League Of Gentlemen will recognize the format: a string of seemingly unrelated vignettes performed by a cast of oddball characters spouting catchphrases, here bumbling cross-dresser Emily Howard’s “I’m a laydee” and thick Welsh woofter Dafydd’s “I’m the only gay in the village.” First two episodes. 10 pm on Showcase
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON
Witty Hairspray and Pink Flamingos auteur John Waters makes a shamefully rare appearance on talk TV. 12:35 am on CBS/CHCH
