Program Guide Week 20
Sunday May 8th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
5:45 am France 24 Feature - News feature in English from France 24, Paris.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm The World Game - Join Lucy Zelic, David Zdrilic and Craig Foster for all the highlights and previews of the A-League weekend, plus the best action, news and exclusive interviews from around the football world. (An SBS Production) CC
2:00 pm Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Sunday May 8th, 2016
4:00 pm Cycling: UCI MTB World Cup: Cairns - Highlights from the Mountainbike World Cup in Cairns, Queensland. The world's best downhill riders from 35 countries hit Tropical North Queensland. (Sport) (Cycling)
4:30 pm Cycling: InCycle - All the latest cycling news and highlights from across the world. Hosted by Mike Tomalaris. (Cycling) CC
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm World War One At Sea - Battle of the U-Boats - In April 1917, German U-Boats were sinking a dozen Britih ships every day. The First Sea Lord, Jellicoe, warned that Britain might not be able to carry on fighting into 1918. David Hayman explores Germany's World War One U-Boat threat, and the fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against the submarines. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) (class. tba) CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Secrets Of The Colosseum - The Colosseum is one of the most iconic buildings of the ancient world and it stands as a monument to Roman imperial power and cruelty. The spectacles staged here involved the killing of tens of thousands of gladiators, prisoners, and wild animals. Records of these games brag of seemingly impossible acts - beasts magically appearing on stage and water flash-flooding the arena so that full-sized ships could engage in sea battles. Were the Romans exaggerating or did they truly achieve these feats? Until now, experts have been dubious - but what if these aren’t tall tales? Now, a team of modern builders and engineers test their theories by building a trap door- pulley system capable of lifting a beast into the Colosseum. Do they have what it takes to replicate the innovation and ingenuity of the Romans? (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
8:30 pm The Eichmann Show - Described as the ‘trial of the century’, the Holocaust was shown on TV in 37 countries and was the first time the horror of the death camps had been heard live directly from its victims. The trial became the world’s first ever global TV event, and this film tells the extraordinary story of the production team that overcame enormous obstacles to capture the testimony of one of the war’s most notorious Nazis. Starring Martin Freeman and Anthony LaPaglia. (From the US) (Documentary) M(A,L) CC **Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Sunday May 8th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10:10 pm Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands - Islands Of The Forth: Fortress Islands Of The Forth - Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war; from Medieval English raids on the monastic island retreat of Inchcolm to the first air raid attack on Britain above Inchgarvie. Paul learns about the strategic importance of Inchkeith’s defences during two world wars, before heading to the Bass Rock, to learn more about the history of prisoners incarcerated on the unforgiving rock, with 160,000 gannets for company. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
10:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 3 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
Sunday May 8th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
10:10 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 3 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30am Massive Moves - Bigger Bungalow - An Ottawa family, desperate to escape a cramped home overrun by clutter, find a spacious new one on the edge of the city. With the expertise of a team of local house movers, they attempt to lift and move the 50-year-old bigger bungalow to their beautiful countryside plot. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Sunday May 8th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
10:10 pm Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands - Islands Of The Forth: Fortress Islands Of The Forth - Paul Murton explores the islands scattered in the Firth of Forth. He discovers that these seemingly peaceful islands have a dramatic history of war; from Medieval English raids on the monastic island retreat of Inchcolm to the first air raid attack on Britain above Inchgarvie. Paul learns about the strategic importance of Inchkeith’s defences during two world wars, before heading to the Bass Rock, to learn more about the history of prisoners incarcerated on the unforgiving rock, with 160,000 gannets for company. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
10:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 3 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Sunday May 8th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
MOVIE: 2:00 am A Distant Neighbourhood - By chance, fifty-year-old Thomas finds himself back in the little town of his childhood. While visiting his mother’s grave he faints, after being overwhelmed by the memories of her and the father that abandoned him. Coming to, he sees that his mother’s name is no longer inscribed on the tombstone. He soon realises he has awoken in the past, in the body of his 14 year-old self. With all the foresight of his fifty years, Thomas revisits high school, meets with the girl with whom he was secretly in love, and tries to find the real reasons for his father’s departure. Directed by Sam Garbarski and stars Pascal Greggory. (From Belgium, in French) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) PG(S,A)
3:50 am Death: A Series About Life - Political Death - Death leads to solidarity and unifies society, but it also leads to separation, power struggle and vengeance, both within society and between societies. If death and the numbers of dead have a gathering or separating effect is dependent on personal closeness, the group’s views on life, and whether it concerns “us” or “the others”. The one being able to define death for a larger group has always been in possession of power, power over life and death. Definition struggles over life and death thus become a struggle for power. (Ep.5) (From Norway, in English & Norwegian) (Documentary) PG(A) CC
4:55 am Partir - Two lovable characters take a journey on the walls of the city. (From France, in French) (Short Film) (Animation) (2012) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Monday May 9th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
5:45 am France 24 Feature - News feature in English from France 24, Paris.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
2:00 pm The Celtic Tenors: Homecoming - With a polished international reputation and over a million album sales under their belts, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. They have the skill, range and ability of world-class tenors combined with the personality and fun of genuine performers. Their Homecoming concert was filmed in the National Concert Hall in Dublin in advance of a subsequent sell-out US Tour. (From Ireland, in English) (Arts) (Rpt) G CC
3:00 pm The Lakes With Rory McGrath - Heart-warming and addictive, this is a real-life soap opera about remarkable and eccentric people and the stunning landscape which defines them. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Lifestyle) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 pm The World From Above - Germany: Plauen To Konigstein Castle - This series flies across some of the most beautiful and dramatic places in the world. This episode explores from Plauen To Konigstein Castle in Germany. (Ep.8) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Monday May 9th, 2016
4:00 pm Hairy Bikers: Restoration Road Trip - Swapping spatulas for spanners, The Hairy Bikers rev up their vintage bikes and go on their greatest road trip yet. The Hairy bikers – made up of the dynamic culinary duo Dave Myers and Si King - get their hands dirty visiting and taking part in projects to restore Britain's industrial past. Lending a helping hand to the passionate and skilled volunteers who are breathing new life into the machines that once made Britain the workshop of the world, it is a fun but also personal journey for the Bikers, whose families were both shaped by the industrial revolution. They'll be meeting the passionate enthusiasts who are bringing the amazing relics of Britain's past back to life, from coal mines to cotton mills and steam trains to canal boats. (Part 1 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Food Safari - Maltese Safari - This episode explores a different take on Mediterranean cooking with the rustic delights of Maltese food. Chef Paul Camilleri goes through the essential ingredients, and then cooks his family recipe for the national dish of rabbit stew. Then it's time for the national snack food, pastizzi, and the national sandwich called Hobs Biz Zeit - tomato paste on crusty bread and topped with anchovies, capers and olive oil. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I'm A Doctor - In the final episode of this series, 200 volunteers are recruited to test a surprising way to cure food cravings. Dr Chris van Tulleken looks at whether organic food is better for your health, and Gabriel Weston investigates a potentially groundbreaking new treatment for cancer. (S.3 Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **Final Episode**
8:30 pm Royal Navy School - Troubled Waters - Recruit Fletcher talks about training and whether it's any different for females. (S.1 Ep.8) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) CC
9:30 pm Kebab Kings - With just over a week until Christmas the disturbing events of the siege in Sydney’s Martin Place threaten to overshadow what should be the busiest week of the year for our Kebab Kings - and the Bozoglu family work their final days behind the counter at Oz Turk. (Final) (Ep.3) (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
10:30 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:00 pm Mad Men: The Final Season - Waterloo - Don receives a troubling letter. A risky venture entails a new future for Peggy. Roger gets an unexpected phone call. Pete butts heads with Cutler. (S.7 Ep.7) (From the US) (Drama Series) PG CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Monday May 9th, 2016
11:55 pm Mad Men: The Final Season - Severance - Don is oddly drawn to a diner waitress as he learns about the loss of an old acquaintance. Peggy and Joan are disrespected by a chauvinistic client, and Cosgrove is in for big changes after his biggest business connection retires. (S.7 Ep.8) (From the US) (Drama Series) PG CC **New Episode**
MOVIE: 12:50 am Blades Of Blood - Based on a popular Korean manga, the film follows the quest of a blind swordsman from the 16th century Chosun Dynasty to seek vengeance against a former ally, a charismatic politician who seeks to overthrow the government. Directed by Lee Joon-ik and stars Cha Seung-won, Hwang Jung-min and Baek Seong-hyeon. (From South Korea) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) M(V)
2:50 am The Jeselnik Offensive - This series brings Anthony Jeselnik and his signature dark and twisted point-of-view to this weekly, topical series. (From US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:15 am The Jeselnik Offensive - This series brings Anthony Jeselnik and his signature dark and twisted point-of-view to this weekly, topical series. (From US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:45 am 24 Hours In Emergency - Twilight - The award-winning series, filmed round-the-clock at King’s College Hospital in south London, continues with a moving episode looking at the start and end of life, as well as the joys and fears of living alone. 75-year-old Graham is brought in to A&E having been the victim of a random attack - he’s been stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors by a stranger on his doorstep. Graham is also vulnerable because he suffers from schizophrenia. Meanwhile 89-year-old Pat, a former nursery nurse, arrives having been found at the bottom of her stairs with no recollection of how she got there. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:40 am Continental Drift - Croatia, 1999. A delicate drama, in which a young woman discovers the bittersweet poignancy of ephemeral romance, and the uncanny intimacy between strangers, amidst echoes of war. (Australia) (Short Film) (Drama) (2012) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday May 10th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Vietnam: The War That Made Australia - Bodycount - This is the story of the Australian Army Training Team (Vietnam) who, from 1962 to 1972, fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the Vietnamese army and became the most decorated unit in Australian military history. Told through the testimony of unit veterans and the Vietnamese with whom they fought and fought against, this series shines a new and dramatic light on Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. (Part 2 of 3) (SBS Production) (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(A,V) CC
3:00 pm Dear Syria - More than 250,000 people have died in the Syrian war and over 3 million Syrians have fled to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. Many Syrians are arriving in Australia as refugees. SBS Radio's Dear Syria explores the emotional impact of forced migration that many migrants experience after arriving in a new country. Speaking candidly about their overwhelming sense of loss, newly arrived Syrian refugees in Australia offer messages of hope for their future. (From Australia, in Arabic) (Short Documentary) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday May 10th, 2016
3:05 pm Into The Universe With Stephen Hawking - Aliens - Stephen Hawking, the world's most famous scientific mind, hosts a four-part ultimate guide to the universe. In the first episode, Hawking uses science along with his brilliant imagination to explore the possibilities of intelligent alien life existing beyond Earth and the likelihood of future contact. With the aid of stunning CGI, he takes us on a journey from Mars and the moons of Jupiter to other galaxies and theorises about what alien life forms might look like. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) (Rpt) G CC
3:55 pm Wildest Islands - Philippines - The Philippines are a breeding ground for many rare, beautiful and bizarre animals. The mysterious Bearcat looks like a cross between a bear and a cat as is agile in the trees as a monkey. The Philippines is home to one of the world’s most spectacular cave systems, a subterranean world crowded with bats and mysterious insects. On the island of Bohol, swamp-like mangroves are raided by gangs of macaques with a taste for crabs. The Tarsier comes out to hunt at night – an animal so small it fits in the palm of a human hand, but has the largest eyes relative to body size in the animal kingdom. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Food Safari - Pakistani Safari - This episode features Pakistani dishes that are loved around the world. Chef Sonya Kayani makes a version of biryani using goat curry, which she layers with saffron and plain basmati rice. Restaurateur Basil Daniell runs through the key ingredients, herbs and spices, and shares a very easy lamb dumpling recipe adapted with wonton wrappers. And we meet Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis, who shows how Pakistani people love to eat. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Great Continental Railway Journeys - Amsterdam To Northern France - Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide to explore the dazzling cities of the pre-war Low Countries before tasting the delicacies of Brussels. He then travels to the French sector of the Western Front, where from 1914 the trains carried a new cargo of artillery shells, with the Edwardian tourists of 1913 replaced by soldiers facing the horrors of the trenches. Michael ends his epic journey in the forest of Compiegne to hear how, after four years of conflict, the Armistice was finally signed in a railway carriage. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC
8:30 pm Insight - Identity - What happens when your identity is challenged by family secrets? Insight is an Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm Dateline - My 93-Year-Old Flatmate – Drinking games, sex talk and jigsaws - this is life in a unique Dutch retirement home. Young and old live side-by-side sharing the joys of life, and the sadness of death together. (An SBS Production) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday May 10th, 2016
10:00 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:30 pm Hard - Roy manages the club without Sophie as she embraces her new mission: help the sexually lonely widow President. Meanwhile the restaurant’s Indian Chef offers to initiate his friends and the club’s guests to Tantric Sex. (S.3 Ep.7) (From France, in French) (Drama Series) MA(S) **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 4 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am Rockwiz - Talei Wolfgramm & Simone Felice - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda's historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia program that will brighten up your night. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
2:50 am One Born Every Minute - Dawn has previously had a traumatic birth and is now about to have her second baby. But the memories of her critical time in the operating theatre still fresh in her mind. Meanwhile Kirri jokes her way through labour and seems to feel no pain whereas Shannon wants an epidural from the outset to ensure she doesn’t suffer. (S.4,Ep.12) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:45 am One Born Every Minute - Hayley thinks she conceived on Bonfire Night. They’d had quite a lot to drink, she says. Her partner Pete remembers his dad was staying and so was her mum and dad, so they had a full house. Which makes them laugh. But ever since her 20 week scan she’s been anxious about the pregnancy because the baby was revealed to have a congenital defect which is potentially life threatening. The baby is safe inside Hayley the problems will start as soon is he’s born. The tiny infant may not survive. Ellen 22 is a single mum. The last time she was in labour she had pain relief that caused a reaction and she didn’t remember much. This time she wants to be able to remember the experience of childbirth so she wants a water birth with no pain relief whatsoever. (S.4,Ep.13) (From the UK) (Documentary) M(A) CC
4:40 am You Like It, I Love It - Two brothers, Roberto and Chris, have the house to themselves while their parents, are away. Their listlessness is interrupted by Tony, their next door neighbour, who, though initially quarrelsome, attempts to get the boys involved in his idea for a sustainable musical extravaganza he thinks could tour Australian primary schools. (Australia) (Short Film) (Comedy) (2013) M(V,L) CC
5:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
7:05 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday May 10th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 4 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30 am Massive Moves - Huge Hacienda - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. In Florida, a couple hire Modern Building Movers to ferry their two story Spanish-style home down a busy waterway and through the busy streets of Palm Beach. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:00 am Massive Moves - Kingsize Cabin - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. This episode, John Spencer and his crew are responsible for the building's safe passage. Will their new cabin survive the 20 mile route or will it come crashing down and only be fit for firewood? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:25 am Rockwiz - Talei Wolfgramm & Simone Felice - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda's historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia program that will brighten up your night. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:20 am One Born Every Minute - Dawn has previously had a traumatic birth and is now about to have her second baby. But the memories of her critical time in the operating theatre still fresh in her mind. Meanwhile Kirri jokes her way through labour and seems to feel no pain whereas Shannon wants an epidural from the outset to ensure she doesn’t suffer. (S.4,Ep.12) (From the UK) (Documentary) M(A) CC
4:15 am Undocumented - Mathilde works in a Detention Center, where she helps illegal immigrants exercise their rights. Yuri is an undocumented Ukrainian. Mathilde is going to do everything she can to save Yuri from deportation, but time is running out. (From France, in French) (Short Film) (Drama) (2012) (Rpt) PG
4:30 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
6:35 am DW English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Tuesday May 10th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 4 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am One Born Every Minute - Dawn has previously had a traumatic birth and is now about to have her second baby. But the memories of her critical time in the operating theatre still fresh in her mind. Meanwhile Kirri jokes her way through labour and seems to feel no pain whereas Shannon wants an epidural from the outset to ensure she doesn’t suffer. (S.4,Ep.12) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live**
5:05 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
6:00 am France 24 News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
6:30 am DW English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. WEDNESDAY, 11TH MAY
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Wednesday May 11th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Trespassing Bergman: 1711 Videos - Explore the private film collection of one of the world’s most acclaimed directors, Ingmar Bergman. This series delves into his collection, finding pieces by the classic filmmakers such as Bunuel and Truffaut, but discovering an unexpected selection of Hollywood titles including ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Jurassic Park’. In Trespassing Bergman, some of the world's leading directors and actors, several on site in Bergman’s home, talk about their relationship with the demon director and his films. (S.1 Ep.2) (From Sweden, in English, Spanish & Swedish) (Documentary) M(A,V,L) CC
2:50 pm SBS Flashback - Flashback on Everyone Loves a Wedding - the sequel - Sanjay and Keda. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) G
3:00 pm Dateline - A world of daring stories - Dateline is an award-winning current affairs program bringing you the unexpected from every corner of the globe. (An SBS Production) CC
3:30 pm Insight - Identity - What happens when your identity is challenged by family secrets? Insight is an Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
4:30 pm 21st Century Railway - This three-part series follows the creation, decline and rebirth of Ireland’s railways. Railways in Ireland have been around for almost 180 years, and when they first arrived they brought Ireland to the forefront of technological change. Having once enjoyed a golden age, railways were to enter a long period of decline - but today their revival is being championed once again, bringing them into line with 21st century expectations. (From Ireland) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Wednesday May 11th, 2016
6:00 pm Food Safari - Croatian Safari - Author Dennis Valcich runs through the key ingredients used in Croatian cooking and demonstrates a recipe from the Dalmatian coast - artichoke with potatoes and broad beans. Also from Dalmatia is Melbourne chef Ino Kuvacic who makes fish stew on polenta (brodet). Home cook Branka Roncevic makes cabbage rolls, while her son Frank continues the family tradition of a big Sunday cookout using a bell- shaped outdoor oven (called a peka). (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm The Story Of China - The Last Empire - China's last empire, the Qing, lasted from 1644 to 1912. It began in violence and war as the Manchus swept down from the north, but invaders became emperors, with three generations of one family ruling the country. Among them, Michael Wood argues, was China's greatest emperor - Kangxi. (S.1 Ep.5) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) **New Episode**
8:35 pm 24 Hours In Emergency - Nine-year-old Robert is in A&E with his dad, Marcus. He is a talented rugby player, but may need a pacemaker and operation in later life. 32-year-old Mark has fallen thirty feet from some scaffolding outside his house. There's concern he might have damaged his spine and suffered internal injuries. 74-year-old Christine arrives in A&E after an accident in her garden, falling five feet on her face with nasty facial injuries. (S.7 Ep.1) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A) **New Season**
9:30 pm Bosch - Victim of the Night - Bosch is drawn into the underbelly of Las Vegas. A reunion with his daughter reveals that all is not well on the home front. Deputy Chief Irving chooses a side in the mayoral race. There's more to George Irving's assignment than meets the eye. (S.2 Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama Series) M(N,V,L) CC **New Episode**
10:25 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Wednesday May 11th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 5 of 2016 - the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
MOVIE: 2:00 am Minimal Stories - Three people and a baby set off on separate journeys, along the same road; their disparate dreams and stories intertwine amidst the breathtaking deserted Patagonic route. Winner of the Special Prize of the Jury at the 2002 San Sebastián International Film Festival. Directed by Carlos Sorin and stars Javier Lombardo, Antonio Benedicti and Javiera Bravo. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Comedy) (2002) (Rpt) PG
Wednesday May 11th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 5 of 2016 - the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30 am Massive Moves - Subterranean Superhome - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. This episode follows young couple Byron and Becky Funk, who desperately need a new home. They've found the home of their dreams, a large and distinctive split-level house they plan to move to a plot on Byron's family farm. But that's easier said than done - the house is 300km from Carrot River. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
MOVIE: 2:00 am Minimal Stories - Three people and a baby set off on separate journeys, along the same road; their disparate dreams and stories intertwine amidst the breathtaking deserted Patagonic route. Winner of the Special Prize of the Jury at the 2002 San Sebastián International Film Festival. Directed by Carlos Sorin and stars Javier Lombardo, Antonio Benedicti and Javiera Bravo. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Comedy) (2002) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Wednesday May 11th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 5 of 2016 - the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
MOVIE: 2:00 am Minimal Stories - Three people and a baby set off on separate journeys, along the same road; their disparate dreams and stories intertwine amidst the breathtaking deserted Patagonic route. Winner of the Special Prize of the Jury at the 2002 San Sebastián International Film Festival. Directed by Carlos Sorin and stars Javier Lombardo, Antonio Benedicti and Javiera Bravo. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Comedy) (2002) (Rpt) PG
Wednesday May 11th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
3:35 am Salvage Hunters - Meet modern-day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard. With demanding customers, high turnover, and one of the biggest decorative salvage yards in the UK, Drew is constantly on the road, crisscrossing the country in search of derelict gems and forgotten remnants. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country’s architectural backwaters, his crack team of restorers is back at the shop giving old and rare finds a new lease on life. (S.3,Ep.1) (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:40 am SBS Flashback - Multiculturalism has had a defining impact on the Australian identity and migrants have the challenging task of reconciling their country of origin identity with that of the adopted homeland. (An SBS Production) G CC
4:45 am Anima - Reality blurs as a rogue scientist struggles to keep his terminal wife alive inside a computer system. (From Australia) (Science Fiction) (Short) (Rpt) M(A)
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Creative Minds - Get an inside look at the creative process with this premiere series of in- depth interviews with the leading figures in the arts world. Kate Grenville, author of 'The Secret River', discusses her influences and career. (S.1 Ep.3) (From Australia) (Arts) PG CC
2:50 pm A Cautionary Tail - A little girl is born with a mysterious bump on her bottom that soon grows into a beautiful tail that expresses her emotions. The little girl’s parents proudly celebrate their daughter's uniqueness, encouraging her exuberant self-expression. However, when the girl reaches her teenage years, she is bullied and rejected for her difference. (From Australia) (Animated Short) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016
3:05 pm Time Traveller's Guide To Elizabethan England - The Rich - Dr Ian Mortimer introduces you to the world of the Elizabethan rich and privileged. Money alone is not enough to allow you to blend in with the royal court. There is much to learn about how the wealthy dress, greet and behave. The high classes operate with their own secret codes of manners, dress, hygiene and dancing. Even something as simple as the size of your ruff may be enough to betray an out-of-date outfit and have you excluded from the upper levels of society. This is quite literally a cut-throat world; spies circle the great and good and one false word from you or your servants could cost you everything. Then there is the Queen herself, including the horrifying cost of hosting a royal progress. These are dangerous days and those who have the most also have the most to lose. (Part 2 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
4:05 pm Robson Green: How The North Was Built - Robson Green journeys across the north of England to discover its rich industrial history, including coal mining, the great Lancashire cotton industry, and the transport revolution of canals and railways. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Food Safari - Singaporean Safari - Food Safari sizzles with colour, flavour and texture as it savours the wonderful complexity of Singaporean food. Maeve meets up with two Singaporean friends to guide her through the range of ingredients - passionate homecook Helina Lee picks the top spices and sauces needed while chef Alex Lee shows off the range of fresh produce and seafood including mudcrabs which he transforms into the famous Singapore chilli mudcrab with a surprise key ingredient. Barrister Tiffany Wong, one of the descendants of a famous Hainanese family shows how to make beautifully tender Hainan chicken with chicken rice, served with fresh ginger and chilli sauces.(Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Destination Flavour Scandinavia - Adam is north in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago at the world's most northern fine dining restaurant, Huset. He meets Jason Roberts, an Australian that's lived in Svalbard for 20 years. Adam visits 1930s Moelven wooden barracks adorned with mining and hunting memorabilia. Here he makes famous Norwegian Salmon Gravalax before completing his trip at the Global Seed Vault. Kept in Arctic conditions, the vault stores a backup copy of the world's agricultural seeds, kept away and safe from man-made or natural disasters and its aim to protect the world's food resources. (S.1 Ep.7) (Commissioned by SBS) (From Australia) G CC **New Episode**
8:00 pm Gourmet Farmer - Cellar Door and Wine Growing Road Trip - Nick has bought himself a wine fermenter and is hoping to enlist both Matthew and Ross to make a barrel of their own vintage. The three boys go on a Cellar Door road trip around the Tamar Valley, researching both wine varieties and wine making…also in an attempt to secure enough grapes for a barrel. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016
8:30 pm Heston's Recipe For Romance - Valentine's Day is the most loved-up day of the year, and 16 million couples celebrate it with a romantic meal in the UK. Each year in the build- up to the big day, experimental chef Heston Blumenthal is asked whether he thinks there is a recipe for romance. Heston joins forces with a team of expert from the worlds of science and psychology to try and develop a meal that will affect how people in a relationship feel about each other. Is there really a connection between food and romance? (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC **Documentary Premiere**
9:30 pm Follow The Money - Mads, a police detective, is called out to investigate a body washed ashore near a wind farm. At first, it merely looks like an industrial accident, but the case implicates the upper echelons of Energreen - one of Denmark's most successful and leading energy companies. The CEO is charismatic Sander, and a young lawyer, Claudia, is working hard to advance in the company. Nicky, a former car thief and mechanic, has put his life of crime behind him for his girlfriend's sake, but his new colleague Bimse tempts Nicky with a chance to make a quick buck. (From Denmark) (Drama Series) (class. tba) **Double Episode Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 6 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am Mythbusters - Killer Ping Pong Ball/Ice Cannon - The Mythbusters crew return to bring the sexy back to science. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their fellow science super geeks Kari, Tory and Grant push their expertise to the limit as they mix, concoct, launch, explode, race, smash, shake, inflate, crash and bang their way through a bunch of brand new experiments as they separate fact from fiction. In tonight's series return, Adam and Jamie tackle the tall tale that supersonic ping-pong can go lethally wrong! Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory tackle the ballistic mystery from history Ice Cannon. (Series Return) (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 am Mythbusters - Herding Cats/Full Of Crap/Greased Pig - On this Mythsion Impossible Episode, the MythBusters try to 'Herd cats' and 'catch a greased pig', but will these implausible idioms turn out to be true, or can the MythBusters make the impossible possible? (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:55 am Wildest Islands - Galapagos - Darwin's Eden - Discover the secret wildlife of the Galapagos Islands which are part of Equador, including gigantic tortoises, sea-swimming lizards and cormorants that have evolved to no longer fly. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (S.1 Ep.3) (Rpt) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **LIVE** FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
7:10 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 6 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30 am Mythbusters - Killer Ping Pong Ball/Ice Cannon - The Mythbusters crew return to bring the sexy back to science. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their fellow science super geeks Kari, Tory and Grant push their expertise to the limit as they mix, concoct, launch, explode, race, smash, shake, inflate, crash and bang their way through a bunch of brand new experiments as they separate fact from fiction. In tonight's series return, Adam and Jamie tackle the tall tale that supersonic ping-pong can go lethally wrong! Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory tackle the ballistic mystery from history Ice Cannon. (Series Return) (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
2:30 am Mythbusters - Herding Cats/Full Of Crap/Greased Pig - On this Mythsion Impossible Episode, the MythBusters try to 'Herd cats' and 'catch a greased pig', but will these implausible idioms turn out to be true, or can the MythBusters make the impossible possible? (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:30 am Wildest Islands - Galapagos - Darwin's Eden - Discover the secret wildlife of the Galapagos Islands which are part of Equador, including gigantic tortoises, sea-swimming lizards and cormorants that have evolved to no longer fly. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (S.1 Ep.3) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
6:10 am DW English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Thursday May 12th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 6 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am Mythbusters - Killer Ping Pong Ball/Ice Cannon - The Mythbusters crew return to bring the sexy back to science. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, along with their fellow science super geeks Kari, Tory and Grant push their expertise to the limit as they mix, concoct, launch, explode, race, smash, shake, inflate, crash and bang their way through a bunch of brand new experiments as they separate fact from fiction. In tonight's series return, Adam and Jamie tackle the tall tale that supersonic ping-pong can go lethally wrong! Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory tackle the ballistic mystery from history Ice Cannon. (Series Return) (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live**
5:10 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
6:00 am France 24 News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
6:30 am DW English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. FRIDAY, MAY 13TH
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Friday May 13th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Lily Cole's Art Matters - Tacita Dean - Supermodel and art history graduate Lily Cole will embark on a fascinating journey with renowned artists such as Tacita Dean and Christo, watching them at work in their studio, discussing their life and artistic processes, and getting closer than ever before to the people behind the art. Lily will accompany these artists to their places of inspiration as they discuss the genesis of their work and how their lives as artists really began. (Arts) (From the UK) (Rpt) PG CC
2:50 pm Do I Have To Take Care Of Everything? - This Oscar-nominated short film goes inside a family's chaotic morning and follows a mother who is determined to take care of everything herself. (From Finland, in Finnish) (Short Film) (Comedy) (2011) (Rpt) G
3:00 pm The Point Review - NITV National News features the rich diversity of contemporary life within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, broadening and redefining the news and current affairs landscape. (An NITV Production)
3:30 pm Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Luke visits the floating villages of Chau Doc and Cai Be to cook some intriguing local dishes. He starts his journey on the Hue River where he cooks a caramelised basa fish dish atop a floating fish farm. Luke then heads onto land to see, first hand, how the famous Chau Doc roast pork is done. After checking out the dragon boat races, he cooks his mum's roast pork dish before heading deeper into the Mekong Delta, to Cai Be. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Vietnamese) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:55 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Famous for his sardonic and irreverent interviewing style, Jeremy Paxman is unexcited by the prospect of exploring his family history. But as he finds out that his ancestors on both sides once lived in poverty, he becomes emotionally involved in the research. He finds that his great-grandmother died of TB and exhaustion, discovers his family originates from Suffolk, and that the first Paxman was a politician who changed his name for votes. (S.2 Ep.7) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) (PG) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Friday May 13th, 2016
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Food Safari - Hungarian Safari - Featuring the best in food the world has to offer, Food Safari is an enticing blend of exotic food with down to earth practicality. Tonight, Maeve O'Meara explores the flavour, texture and wonderful complexity of Hungarian food. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 in Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) (Rpt) **Replay**
MOVIE: 9:55 pm Strictly Ballroom – A maverick dancer risks his career by performing an unusual routine and sets out to succeed with a new partner. (From Australia) (Movie) (Comedy) (1992) CC
Friday May 13th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 7 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Friday May 13th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 7 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30 am Massive Moves - Calgary Colossus - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. A family in Alberta call in the heavy haulers to truck a 70 year old craftsman's cottage to their new farmyard in the shadow of the mighty Rockies. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
Friday May 13th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
11:40 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 7 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Friday May 13th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
2:00 am Lennonyc - When John Lennon died in December 1980, the Liverpool-born musician had been living in New York for nine years. He moved to the Big Apple following the breakup of The Beatles and the British media's relentless aversion to his wife, Yoko Ono. Lennon's involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement prompted the US government to investigate deporting the artist, while his traumatic split with Yoko resulted in booze-fuelled exploits in Los Angeles. This documentary explores how he found his way back to the east coast, to Yoko, fatherhood and music. (From Australia) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:05 am Food Factory: Supersized – All About Wheat - Stefan Gates is on a mission to discover the secrets behind mass-produced supermarket food - by making his own from scratch. Why do cheesy puffs melt in the mouth, and why does bubbly chocolate melt faster? Stefan challenges Esther Rantzen and Rebecca Wilcox to make rival chocolate covered honeycomb bars, but whose will go in the basket and whose will go in the bin? (From the UK) (Food Series) (Part 3 of 6) (Rpt) G CC
4:40 am SBS Flashback - Lee Lin Chin takes a nostalgic journey through the SBS archives highlighting some of the best music shows SBS has produced. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) G
4:50 am Sevilla - A woman, her boyfriend and his best male friend impulsively decide to make a road trip to Seville. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch & French) (Short Film) (Drama) (Rpt) M(N,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Saturday May 14th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm FEI Equestrian Jumping World Cup - The latest round of the Jumping World Cup takes the elite riders to London as the race to reach the Gothenburg final heats up. (Sport) (Equestrian) CC
3:00 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - John Simpson - Veteran BBC news reporter and world affairs editor John Simpson always thought his great-grandfather was Samuel F. Cody, famous for being a Wild West entertainer and the first person to fly in Britain. It was only later that John discovered that his great-grandmother, Lela King, ran off with Cody, taking her children with her. John follows the trail of his adventurous great-grandmother to learn more about her life with Cody, the cowboy turned aviator. He also investigates what happened to the husband Lela left behind, John's real great-grandfather, and makes a shocking discovery. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Biography) (Rpt) G CC
4:05 pm Monster Moves - Huge Helicopter - Engineers prepare a Sikorsky S-92 search-and- rescue helicopter for a journey from America to its new home at the coastguard base at Sumburgh on Shetland. The chopper is flown from the factory in Coatesville, New York, to upstate Stewart International Airport, where a team readies it for its trip across the Atlantic to Glasgow's Prestwick in the hold of an Antonov An-124 jet. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Saturday May 14th, 2016
5:00 pm Giro d'Italia Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Beginning in the Netherlands and finishing in Turin, the route consists of seven sprint stages, three time trials and nine summit finishes. (Cycling)
5:30 pm The Hunt For The Book Of Spells - This series uncovers the truth behind some of the most fabulous, romantic and deranged treasure hunts in modern history. The Book of Thoth, said to have been written by the Egyptian god himself, which apparently provides the wisdom behind the Tarot and is said to have inspired early Freemasons. It is also suggested its ethos was adopted by the 'flower power' generation, and embodied in the rock and roll music of the 1960s. However, archaeologists are becoming increasingly doubtful the volume ever existed.(Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Semi Final - Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 2 in Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Replay**
10:00 pm ABBA In Concert - ABBA in Concert was shot in 1979, mainly at London’s Wembley Arena. The band play their biggest hits in front of a passionate crowd. Featured songs include: Waterloo, Take a Chance on Me, Voulez-Vous, Chiquitita, I Have a Dream, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Knowing Me Knowing You, Summernight City, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, and Hole in Your Soul. (From Sweden) (Arts) (class. tba)
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Saturday May 14th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 8 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am Inspector Rex - Wunderkammer - During a hunting party with three friends, Luigi Mancini - the wealthy owner of a construction company with a passion for travel and extreme sports - is killed by a rifle shot. His wife, Barbara, tells the inspector that just a few days before the event their villa had been broken into, although nothing seemed to have been stolen. Terzani and Rex pursue their investigations and discover an intricate tale of illicit trading in exotic animals, in which the victim was involved. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (Crime Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 am Inspector Rex - Class Struggle - A female teacher taking part in a school outing to Rome comes to the police station to report that one of her students, Sara Borelli, has been bullied and drugged while she was in the hotel. Interrogated by Terzani, Sara recounts how she had been unwittingly drugged by classmate Clara Moretti. But then Clara’s dead body is found just near the police station, having fallen from the bathroom window of her hotel room. What at first had seemed a tragic accident soon turns out to be a case of murder among classmates - and possibly a teacher. But the terrible truth will require all Rex’s skills and intelligence before it is finally revealed. (From Italy, in Italian) (Crime/Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
4:00 am Food Lovers Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, chestnut trees in the Victorian alps; new look organic produce; eel farming in the New England region; and Vietnamese cooking classes in Cabramatta. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am Food Lovers Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, chestnut trees in the Victorian alps; new look organic produce; eel farming in the New England region; and Vietnamese cooking classes in Cabramatta. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Grand Final – Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** SUNDAY MAY 15TH
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Saturday May 14th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 8 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
1:30 am Massive Moves - Rural Retreat - Chuck and Dianne Goldade have lived in their retirement hide-away for almost 8 years. It's a beautiful rural retreat with spacious rooms and a homely atmosphere. But in stands bang in the middle of a new housing development and the diggers are at the door. So this house is making the 9km trek to the wide-open spaces of De Winton. To haul the home the Goldades have turned to Alberta's finest building mover Dwayne McCann and his crew. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:00 am Inspector Rex - Wunderkammer - During a hunting party with three friends, Luigi Mancini - the wealthy owner of a construction company with a passion for travel and extreme sports - is killed by a rifle shot. His wife, Barbara, tells the inspector that just a few days before the event their villa had been broken into, although nothing seemed to have been stolen. Terzani and Rex pursue their investigations and discover an intricate tale of illicit trading in exotic animals, in which the victim was involved. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (Crime Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 am Inspector Rex - Class Struggle - A female teacher taking part in a school outing to Rome comes to the police station to report that one of her students, Sara Borelli, has been bullied and drugged while she was in the hotel. Interrogated by Terzani, Sara recounts how she had been unwittingly drugged by classmate Clara Moretti. But then Clara’s dead body is found just near the police station, having fallen from the bathroom window of her hotel room. What at first had seemed a tragic accident soon turns out to be a case of murder among classmates - and possibly a teacher. But the terrible truth will require all Rex’s skills and intelligence before it is finally revealed. (From Italy, in Italian) (Crime/Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
4:00 am Food Lovers Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, chestnut trees in the Victorian alps; new look organic produce; eel farming in the New England region; and Vietnamese cooking classes in Cabramatta. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Grand Final – Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** SUNDAY MAY 15TH
SBS Program Guide – Week 20 (2016)
Saturday May 14th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
11:00 pm Cycling: Giro d'Italia - The World’s best road cyclists are in Italy for Stage 8 of 2016- the Giro D’Italia. Live coverage of the 21 stages raced across the most beautiful yet toughest terrain Italy has to offer. Australia’s hopes for success are with the Orica-GreenEDGE team and their sprint sensation Caleb Ewan. (From Italy) (Cycling) **Live to all states excluding Western Australia**
2:00 am Inspector Rex - Wunderkammer - During a hunting party with three friends, Luigi Mancini - the wealthy owner of a construction company with a passion for travel and extreme sports - is killed by a rifle shot. His wife, Barbara, tells the inspector that just a few days before the event their villa had been broken into, although nothing seemed to have been stolen. Terzani and Rex pursue their investigations and discover an intricate tale of illicit trading in exotic animals, in which the victim was involved. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (Crime Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 am Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Grand Final – Australia’s Dami Im competes in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1 direct from Stockholm, Sweden with hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang providing commentary. (From Austria, in English) (Entertainment) **Live** SUNDAY MAY 15TH