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All Saints star Mark Priestley has died after leaping from a building on Wednesday.

In a tribute, Channel Seven's Tim Worner says: "Mark was such a brilliant artist. His work on stage and screen was admired by everybody who knew him. His death is such a sad loss. We at Channel Seven will miss his energy and smile."

Priestley will be seen on another 11 episodes of All Saints.<?p>

Sunday, August 31 at 8.30pm

Australia, five years from now. There has been no rain in the catchments for over 200 days. Sydney’s water supply is at its lowest levels in recorded history. The state government has built a desalination plant to “drought-proof” the city. At least that was the promise …

This is the scenario behind SCORCHED, Australia’s first “what-if” disaster telemovie which premieres on Nine on Sunday, August 31 at 8.30pm.

In another first, SCORCHED is augmented by an online drama series which screens at www.scorched.tv both before and after the television event and involves all the key cast of the telemovie.

SCORCHED features an all–star cast including Vince Colosimo, Rachael Carpani, Georgie Parker, Cameron Daddo, Bob Morley, Les Hill, Libby Tanner, Kathryn Beck, Brittany Byrnes and Alexandra Fowler.

Series premiere: Tuesday, September 2 at 10.30pm on Channel Nine

British sensation Billie Piper stars as an upmarket London escort who leads two lives in Nine’s new eye-opening drama, SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL, which premieres Tuesday, September 2 at 10.30pm.

SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL is an arousing series taken from the best-selling diaries, Belle de Jour: The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl. It explores the life of high-class escort Belle (Piper). While the real Belle maintains her anonymity, the diaries based on her blog, first published in 2005, have been turned into fresh, sexy stories.

Thursday, August 28 at 7.30pm on Channel Nine

If you have ever dreamt of a trip to romantic Italy don’t miss this week’s Getaway special – Italy 4Every1, at 7.30pm Thursday on Nine.

The Getaway team have travelled this European delight north to south, east to west, covering holidays for all ages and wallets in a holiday special that sings the endless praises of Italy.

Italy 4Every1 is broken down into three holiday itineraries: the best in budget breaks, family destinations and all the out-and-out, five-star luxury Italy has to offer. The travel special takes in places to stay, things to see, getting around Italy, as well as the amazing cuisine the Italians are famous for.

Thursday, August 28 at 8.30pm

The program that made television history for all the wrong reasons – Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos – will screen in its entirety on Thursday, August 28 at 8.30pm on Channel Nine.

In 1992, Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos, hosted by top-rating radio personality Doug Mulray, was controversially pulled from air in mid-telecast following a call from enraged Nine Network owner, Kerry Packer. While viewers were told of “technical difficulties”, the program was replaced by an episode of Cheers and Australia’s Naughtiest Home Videos was never seen again … until now.

At the time the program received a mixed response, with some viewers perplexed by its removal while others were disgusted by film clips which included a couple of noisy elephants, bare bottoms, a woman with an ample chest … and the amorous antics of two kangaroos which particularly incensed Kerry Packer.

Saturday September 13 5:30pm (G)

Mike’s gone country to a Merino sheep and Angus cattle farm near Armidale in New England – but it should really be called ‘New Scotland’ as there are some Highland Coos too!

Plus, Felicity discovers a family friendly resort for the sport and spa conscious consumer, and HOME AND AWAY’s, Ada Nicodemou, dives into a couple of fish & chip joints with a difference.

Friday September 12 7:30pm (G)

Go behind the scenes to see how Dean Herald creates his latest amazing garden here in Australia. No expense has been spared – the formal landscape will unfold around a geometric series of water gardens with a stunning sculpture at its centre. A 57 column arbour will border one half of the garden, whilst a Juliet balcony will dominate the other half.

Plus, Spring vegies to plant now, even if you haven't got a garden; Fast Ed's honey king prawns with crispy noodles; Tara shows what's new and best in vacuum cleaners - don't get sucked in; three great solutions for those “problem spots” around the backyard; remember sea monkeys - now meet the billabong bugs; how to combat mould around your home; and Karen cooks a delicious baked pasta that's also perfect for the freezer.

Thursday September 11 9:30pm (PG)

Betty’s new perfume is driving Henry wild and Betty crazy – literally!

Betty’s new perfume is driving Henry wild and Betty crazy, literally, after she unwittingly begins using a deadly scent concocted by the late Fey Sommers and starts acting very strangely.

Meanwhile, Meade matriarch Claire goes on the stand for Fey’s murder, a vindictive Amanda withholds important information, and Wilhelmina takes steps to become a member of the Meade clan - one way or the other.

Thursday September 11 8:30pm (PG)

Melinda investigates a series of hauntings at Ned’s new high school.

Melinda delves into the complex world of high school romance and gossip as she tries to uncover the reason behind various hauntings at Ned's new school.

Wednesday September 10 9:30pm (PG)

This week, twelve candidates are left in the running – literally - to become Sir Alan Sugar’s Apprentice. After an early wake-up call, the apprentices meet Sir Alan at the London Stock Exchange where he explains this week’s task is all about negotiating. Teams are each given a list of ten items to buy at a price lower than the shopkeeper’s first offer and must be back at the boardroom by 6pm…

This week’s business task sounds simple – buying goods at the lowest possible price to test the candidate’s skills and flair for negotiation. Both teams have to buy the same items including a dinner jacket, saffron and lobsters for as little money as possible.

But where do you find cut-price saffron and cheap lobsters? It’s a race against time as they scramble to meet the deadline. The winning team gets a day at the races, the losers reflect on defeat and one of them is fired.

Wednesday September 10 8:30pm (PG)

The BAU team profiles a serial killer in a small Texas town whose motive becomes clear as his victims are discovered.

Hotchner and his team investigate a spree of killings in a small Texas town involving a teenage boy and his girlfriend.

Wednesday September 10 7:30pm (PG)

There is no such thing as an accident on the road. Every crash has a cause and it’s up to the highly-skilled members of the Crash Investigation Unit, the stars of Channel Seven’s new factual series, to find it.

In this series, viewers will see that the anatomy of a car crash is far more complex than the carnage found at first glance.

The Crash Investigation Unit is called out to crash scenes where there is either a fatality or a serious injury.

Each episode, presenter Damian Walshe-Howling takes viewers through not just the investigator’s journey but that of the victim, the family and the case as a whole.

While something hard to look away from is often referred to as “like a car crash”, few have been privy to what goes on after that deadly initial impact.

Tuesday September 9 9:30pm (M)

This week on ALL SAINTS, Frank and Mike come face to face with a cold-blooded killer who forces them both to reconsider where their lives are going; Gabrielle watches Steve and Amy very closely as they deal with what looks like a desperate suicide attempt; Bart’s frustrated by hospital delays as his young female patient suffers unbearable pain; and Charlotte is left to run the ED and, in the process, learns that All Saints’ new doctor isn’t all he appears to be.

Frank and Mike find themselves out of their comfort zone and in solitary confinement at a high security prison, treating its deadliest inmate, Mathew King. From the moment they arrive they become pawns in Mathew’s game. While they examine him, he also examines them and reveals some truths about Frank he would rather not face. Eventually, Frank is left with no choice but to bring Mathew to All Saints. He quickly lives to regret this decision.

Tuesday September 9 8:30pm (PG)

Rachel’s growing alcohol dependence sends her family over the edge. Her careless actions could spell the end for one of them.

Julie desperately brings the family together for a therapeutic barbecue but simmering tensions erupt.

Ben finds himself the unlikely counsellor to both his sister and grandfather Ted as they confront traumatic turning points in their lives.

When Ted’s humiliating secret is discovered by Rachel, she unwittingly sets him on a path to self-destruction.

Narrated by the Rafters’ middle child, Ben, tonight’s episode focuses on the dramatic and comic repercussions of his move towards independence and responsibility; and the on-going tension for Julie and Dave as they deal with the dark secrets of their family.

Tuesday September 9 8:00pm (PG)

Lynda’s mother told her she had a one-night stand and all she knows about her father is his name and that he was in the navy. And Amelia has uncovered a family secret; she has a sister, but with only a first name to go on, she has no idea how to find her.

Lynda never knew her two sisters were really half-sisters until she was a teenager. That’s when Lynda’s mother told her the man she grew up calling ‘dad’ was really her step-father. For Lynda it was a big shock, but it did explain why she was the only redhead in the family. At forty years old, Lynda’s looking for a man called Graham who has sandy coloured hair, was in the navy back in the 60’s and probably doesn’t even know he had a child. It all happened forty years ago and it’ll take a DNA test to see if FIND MY FAMILY has found Lynda’s father.