Program Guide Week 18
Sunday April 24th, 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 18 (2016)
Sunday April 24th, 2016
4:00 pm Cycling: Amstel Gold Highlights - Highlights from the 51st edition of the annual Amstel Gold Race in Limburg, Netherlands. It is the first of the three Ardennes Classics. (Cycling)
4:30 pm Cycling: Fleche-Wallone Highlights – Highlights from the 80th edition of the Fleche- Wallone Race in Belgium, marked by steep Ardenne hills. It is the second of the three Ardennes Classics, following the Amstel Gold Race. (Cycling)
5:00 pm Cycling: InCycle – All the latest cycling news and highlights from across the world. Hosted by Mike Tomalaris. (Cycling) CC
5:30 pm 1916: The Irish Rebellion – When Myth and History Rhyme - This episode exposes the significance of Easter week 1916 both in Ireland and throughout the world. The surrender and subsequent executions of the leaders and the fundamental changes arising from these events remain as living history. (S.1 Ep.3) (From Ireland) (Documentary Series) (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
7:35 pm Ancient Egypt's Lost City – Swallowed by the Sea – In the fading days of the Pharaohs, the city of Heracleion was the gateway to Egypt and a port beyond compare. Despite its importance, Heracleion mysteriously disappeared from history as if wiped from the face of the Earth. This documentary follows a team of maritime archaeologists as they uncover glorious temples, statues, houses, and boats lying perfectly preserved beneath the sea. They provide a unique snapshot of Egyptian life over 2,000 years ago. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
8:45 pm How To Die: Simon's Choice - Simon's a successful businessman with a loving family and friends, whose world falls apart when he's diagnosed with an aggressive form of motor neurone disease and given two years to live. Within weeks, Simon loses his voice. Faced with the prospect of a rapid physical decline, Simon tells his family that he's considering ending his life at a suicide clinic. This is an intimate and deeply moving documentary that follows Simon and his family and friends as they grapple with huge moral, emotional and legal dilemmas around his choice. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) **Documentary Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Sunday April 24th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10:25 pm Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege – Live coverage of the 102nd edition of the Liege- Bastogne-Liege in Belgium. It is the oldest race out of the classics and is famous for its steep climbs. (Cycling) **Live**
MOVIE: 1:30 am Those Who Remain - Meeting in the hospital where their partners are being treated for a terminal illness, Bertrand and Lorraine strike up a mutually supportive relationship based on their joint guilt at being healthy in this place of sickness. But things become complicated when their relationship becomes physical. Nominated for three awards at the 2008 César Awards, including Best First Film. Directed by Anne Le Ny and stars Vincent Lindon, Emmanuelle Devos and Yeelem Jappain. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (D,L,S)
Sunday April 24th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
10:25 pm Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege – Live coverage of the 102nd edition of the Liege- Bastogne-Liege in Belgium. It is the oldest race out of the classics and is famous for its steep climbs. (Cycling) **Live**
1:00 am Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia – Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, a visit to Port Douglas; Malaysian sweet delights; Chinese fairy floss; and a trip to the Adelaide central markets with a Greek chef. (S.3 Ep.3) (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
MOVIE: 1:30 am Those Who Remain - Meeting in the hospital where their partners are being treated for a terminal illness, Bertrand and Lorraine strike up a mutually supportive relationship based on their joint guilt at being healthy in this place of sickness. But things become complicated when their relationship becomes physical. Nominated for three awards at the 2008 César Awards, including Best First Film. Directed by Anne Le Ny and stars Vincent Lindon, Emmanuelle Devos and Yeelem Jappain. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (D,L,S)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Sunday April 24th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
10:25 pm Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege – Live coverage of the 102nd edition of the Liege- Bastogne-Liege in Belgium. It is the oldest race out of the classics and is famous for its steep climbs. (Cycling) **Live**
MOVIE: 1:30 am Those Who Remain - Meeting in the hospital where their partners are being treated for a terminal illness, Bertrand and Lorraine strike up a mutually supportive relationship based on their joint guilt at being healthy in this place of sickness. But things become complicated when their relationship becomes physical. Nominated for three awards at the 2008 César Awards, including Best First Film. Directed by Anne Le Ny and stars Vincent Lindon, Emmanuelle Devos and Yeelem Jappain. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (D,L,S)
Sunday April 24th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
3:10 am Death: A Series About Life - Market Of Death - Death is not the end. For many it is the way to make a living. From the entertainment industry, to decorated coffins, to the armament industry, we travel the world in search of the different ways in which death creates a chance for profit. From ensuring a worthy end, to avoiding death by resorting to alternative medicine and the anti-aging industry, it seems that the market of death is everywhere. (Ep.4) (From Norway, in English & Japanese) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
4:15 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, prawn fishermen on the Clarence River; Ukrainian Easter egg decorating; Turkish ice cream; and health and nutrition on an Aboriginal community. (S.3 Ep.4) (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:45 am Spine - Nick is a young quadriplegic struggling to come to terms with his injury. Whilst waiting for his girlfriend in a supermarket carpark, he witnesses a brutal crime. Trapped in his car, he is powerless to intervene. (Short Film) (Drama) MA(L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Monday April 25th, 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 Andre Rieu: Magic Of The Waltz - From an early age, Andre Rieu knew there was something magical about waltz music. Defining this magic and making it accessible for everyone became his life's mission so he was crowned by his audiences as 'King of the Waltz'. Magic of the Waltz presents the most beautiful and enchanting waltzes, selected, curated, performed, and sometimes composed by Andre himself. Highlights include: 'Windsor Waltz', written for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday; 'Blue Danube', 'Edelweiss', and 'And the Waltz Goes On'. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch & English) (Arts)
3:40 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
3:45 pm Lichen - Through chance and coincidence, infinitely small decisions can produce new life. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Monday April 25th, 2016
3:55 pm The World From Above - Portugal: Linhares Castle to Lisbon - The journey begins in the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle; head south-west to Coimbra and its ancient university; towards monasteries at Batalha and Tomar and then for the coast at the resort town of Nazare and the dramatic cliffs of Cabo de Roca. Along the coastline, resort towns of Cascais and Oeiras, before entering the River Tagus and the final destination, Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. (S.3,Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:25 pm Coast - Sea And The City - This episode of Coast explores some surprising stories that connect our great cities to the sea. Nick Crane pays tribute to the astonishing port of Immingham, and Tessa Dunlop looks at the far-sighted steps that were taken to prevent the Luftwaffe from flooding London during the Blitz. Ruth Goodman investigates the clandestine coastal sex trade that scandalised Victorian Britain, and Mark Horton reveals how Greenwich became an epicentre of global sea navigation. In Liverpool, world champion free runner Ryan Doyle shows off his skills as he sprints and leaps around the city's docklands. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
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 - Persian - Tonight, Maeve O'Meara enters the saffron-scented realm of Persian food - one of the most ancient cuisines on earth. She discovers the secrets to cooking tender kebabs, how the rosewater iced dessert faloodeh is made, and why the Persian rice dish zereshk polow is so adored. (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 - The doctors are back to give definitive answers to questions including how to avoid losing your marbles and Michael Mosley's tips to cure cramps. Dr Saleyha Ahsan shows how to spot the signs of a deep vein thrombosis. Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals teh shocking truth about what is actually in herbal supplements sold in the UK. Surgeon Gabriel Weston travels to the US to witness an astonishing new treatment that could cure crippling back pain for millions of people. (S.3 Ep.1) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **Michael Mosley Season** **New Series Premiere**
8:30 pm Royal Navy School - On Dartmoor, MacGregor continues to struggle as 'Mr Perfect Able' rubs it in with a bit of botany. (S.1 Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) CC
9:30 pm Kebab Kings - Amidst the shimmering heat of rotating meat, tabouleh and unlimited sauce options comes this new observational three-part documentary series which lifts the lid on a multicultural institution, the great Australian kebab shop. Shane Jacobson follows the staff and customers at two of Australia's most popular kebab shops, delving into the lives of the owners in Sydney and Melbourne as they live the 'Australian dream'. (Ep.1) (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) MA(S,L) CC
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 18 (2016)
Monday April 25th, 2016
11:00 pm Mad Men: The Final Season – Field Trip - Don takes an impromptu trip. Betty has lunch with a friend. Harry lobbies for a cause. The partners consider a questionable asset. (S.7 Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama) PG CC **New Episode**
11:55 pm Mad Men: The Final Season - The Monolith - Sterling Cooper & Partners prepares for a guest. Don calls an old friend. Roger confronts problems at home. Pete underestimates Peggy. (S.7 Ep.4) (From the US) (Drama Series) PG CC **New Episode**
MOVIE: 12:50 am Lucky Luke - A live-action adaptation of the long-running Belgian comic book series, first published in the 1940s, that is equal parts homage to and a parody of the American Wild West. French comedian Jean Dujardin stars as the titular gunslinger, a rootin' tootin' cowboy who brings law and order to Daisy Town with the help of his loyal talking horse, Jolly Jumper. Along the way, Luke encounters Jesse James, Calamity Jane, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. Directed by James Huth and stars Jean Dujardin, Sylvie Testud and Michaël Youn. (From Argentina and France, in French) (Comedy) (2009) (Rpt) M(V)
2:40 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 CC
3:05 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 CC
3:30 am 24 Hours In Emergency - Tough Love - A young man has a severe reaction to the recreational drug GBL. As he’s wheeled into Resus by paramedics, his limbs are flailing and he’s spitting at the staff. Jen and the team face a challenge to calm their patient down to treat him. Meanwhile in Majors, 65-year-old Christine was playing bingo when she fell off a chair and hit her head. She’s been brought to King’s by her best friends as doctors try to discover the cause of Christine’s fall. (S.4, Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:25 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Macedonian food in inner city Perth; North African spices in Rozelle; organic meats at the Byron Bay Butchery; and African ladies day at Newtown. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Tuesday April 26th, 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 Around The World In 50 Concerts - Voted by international music critics as the World’s Greatest Orchestra, The Royal Concertgebouw of Amsterdam undertakes a world tour, comprising of 50 concerts, to celebrate their 125th anniversary. Award-winning documentary maker, Heddy Honigmann, will accompany the orchestra on their tour to St.Petersburg, Soweto, Buenos Aires, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Australia, following carefully selected orchestra members along with conductor Mariss Jansons and the audiences they perform for. It promises to be an intimate and eye-opening insight into life on the road in one of the world’s top musical ensembles. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch & English) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm Tracks And Trails - Fermanagh - Setting out in Ireland's Belturbet, comedian Colin Murphy cycles to the border to meet Fermanagh native Graham Little. Together they ride to Upper Lough Erne, a maze of islands, inlets and meandering waters. The two lads cycle along the Kingfisher cycle which goes all around Upper Lough Erne. Graham parts with Colin as he reaches the National Trust estate of Crom, containing over 2,000 acres of natural landscapes and woodland. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Tuesday April 26th, 2016
3:30 pm The Power Of The Placebo - Placebos are remarkable. They can come in all shapes and sizes and they have been shown to help treat pain, depression and even alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. But far from being a wonder drug, they contain nothing at all.This documentary introduces the scientists who are trying to find out why. From the man who has performed fake operations to alleviate back pain to the scientist studying the effect of fake oxygen on physical performance, placebos have been shown to cause real and measurable physiological changes. Discover exactly what is happening inside your body and your brain when the placebo effect is at play. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Wildest Islands - Amazon - Wildest Islands is a celebration of the world’s most spectacular islands, and the wildlife who call these jewels home. Thousands of kilometres from the nearest ocean, the 1,000 islands of the Amazon are flooded for six months of the year and are home to some of the most unusual creatures. This submerged world is like no other - where the forest floor becomes the riverbed, fish feed from the treetops, and canopy dwellers are stalked by creatures that lurk beneath. (Part 2 of 5) (From the Netherlands, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
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 - Without roast beef, pork pies and rollmops, empires would never have been made. Maeve O'Meara explores the intricacies and etiquette of English food from a perfect afternoon tea to good old fish and chips. Sydney chef Matthew Kemp takes Maeve on a tour through the essential ingredients and then whips up a sensational summer pudding. Maeve then goes in search of great regional food like black pudding, English sausages, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. (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 - Berlin to the Rhein - Michael begins this journey in Berlin, the capital of Germany, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a powerhouse of science and technology. Led by his 1913 railway guide, he then heads west via the picturesque Harz Mountains to the industrial Ruhr Valley to learn how imperial Germany was war ready. He then travels south along the tourist trail of the castle- studded Rhein river and ends his journey in the Rheingau to taste the wines of its age-old vineyards. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm Insight - 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 - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
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
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Tuesday April 26th, 2016
10:30 pm Hard - Soph'x has been shut and Sophie's house seized. While Sophie is serving little prison time before giving birth, Roy has found a new normal environment for his family and friends: a run-down restaurant with a two-bedroom upstairs. Sophie’s water breaks while the First Female President is visiting her jail. (S.3 Ep.1) (From France, in French) (Drama Series) MA(S) (S.3 Ep.1) (From France, in French) (Drama Series) MA(S) **New Season Premiere**
11:00 pm Hard - Violette wants to follow her newfound love, Estéban, and his circus family. Sophie promptly forbids it, while she herself feels trapped in a restaurant with no customers, her new-born baby her only company. She expresses her feelings to Pierre, who suggests throwing a party; but it's not a real party without sex. (S.3 Ep.2) (From France, in French) (Drama Series) MA(S) **New Episode**
11:35 pm Hard - Sophie is visiting swingers' clubs with Roy's experienced friends, toying with the idea of opening her own. Roy hires a new chef and announces that he wants to take up stand-up comedy, not as Roy Lapoutre but as Jean-Marc Danel. They have never been further apart. (S.3 Ep.3) (From France, in French) (Drama Series) MA(S) **New Episode**
MOVIE: 12:10 am Under The Salt - Commander Trujillo, a Mexico City policeman, travels to a small town close to a salt mine where he investigates a series of mysterious murders of young women. There he meets Víctor, a moody teenager who works in his father's funeral home. Víctor helps Trujillo uncover the secrets of the town and the powerful family that has ruled there for years. Directed by Mario Muñoz and stars Humberto Zurita, Ricardo Polanco and Irene Azuela. (From Mexico, in Spanish) (Mystery/Crime) (2008) (Rpt) M (A,L,N)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Tuesday April 26th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
2:25 am Rockwiz - Lucie Thorne & Ronnie Charles - 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) G CC
3:20 am One Born Every Minute - Leah is having her 6th baby. Her partner is unfortunately in prison and will miss the birth. On the other side of the law, Becky Keane and Police Sergeant John Bradfield are expecting their first baby. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:15 am Greg's First Day - Two men in finance try to find themselves in the world after the collapse of the company they work for. Greg, a young man, should be at the beginning of his career, but suddenly he's at the end of it. Bernard, an older man, should be teaching Greg the ropes of the company. But the company is gone. Bernard will have to teach Greg in other ways. (Australia) (Short Film) (Drama) (2012) MA(A)
4:30 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Live**
Tuesday April 26th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
2:25 am Rockwiz - Lucie Thorne & Ronnie Charles - 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) G CC
3:25 am Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia – Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, shallot pancakes northern Chinese style; Aussie truffles; Lebanese breakfast pizza in Punchbowl, NSW; and a German style Yuletide banquet in Queensland. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:55 am A TV Movie - A quirky and entertaining stop-motion animation that reminds people to stop and consider all the great things that life has to offer – like munching happily on potato chips and looking out the window. This sweetly nostalgic animated short by Daniel Faigle has already scooped numerous awards. Not only did it win the Best Animation category at the Hong Kong Mobile Film Festival 2011, but it also took home its prestigious Grand Award. (From Germany) (Animation) G
4:00 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Live**
6:30 am DW English News – News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Tuesday April 26th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2:25 am A TV Movie – A quirky and entertaining stop-motion animation that reminds people to stop and consider all the great things that life has to offer – like munching happily on potato chips and looking out the window. This sweetly nostalgic animated short by Daniel Faigle has already scooped numerous awards. Not only did it win the Best Animation category at the Hong Kong Mobile Film Festival 2011, but it also took home its prestigious Grand Award. (From Germany) (Animation) G
2:30 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Live**
5:00 am CCTV News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5.30 am NHK 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 News – International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am DW English News – News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Wednesday April 27th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
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 The Worlds Of Philip K. Dick - The American cult writer, Philip K. Dick was responsible for some of the most iconic novels of the twentieth century, many of which were adapted by Hollywood into multi-grossing and critically acclaimed feature films (Blade Runner, Minority Report, Total Recall, A Scanner Darkly). This documentary looks behind the famous author and examines his unique vision of the future with the assistance of philosophers, scientists, biographers, writers, friends and family. Drawing on his extensive works and film adaptations, the film will show how his inventions and themes, particularly of “programmed reality”, correlate with life today, thirty years after his death. (From France, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
3:30 pm Insight - 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 Wild Britain - January To March - The range of seasons in Britain are as extraordinary as the climate is unique. The splendour of the autumn colour change is as magnificent as anywhere on earth, while the animal migration is of planet-wide importance. Beautiful time-lapse photography illustrates how the landscape is changing minute by minute, day by day, month by month – from a waterfall freezing solid to an entire hillside of heather bursting with colour. This enchanting series that reveals why Britain’s climate is so unique and why the country’s relationship with its wildlife is so enduring and so special. (Part 1 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
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 18 (2016)
Wednesday April 27th, 2016
6:00 pm Food Safari - African - Maeve O'Meara visits a bakery that cooks Ethiopian injera bread which is used with many spicy stews. Nigerian Kunle Adesua introduces Maeve to a range of African ingredients and then cooks up a delicious one pot jolloff rice dish with tender cubes of fish and vegetables. Chef Bathie Dia from Senegal shares the secrets of his favourite snack - a black-eyed bean patty called akara which he serves with a colourful chilli and capsicum sauce called kosayi. (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 Golden Age - This episode tells the tale of what's broadly considered China's most creative dynasty - the Song (960-1279). Michael Wood heads to the city of Kaifeng, the greatest city in the world before the 19th century. In Twin Dragon Alley, locals tell him the legend of the baby boys who became emperors; explores the ideas that made the Song one of the greatest eras in the world; tries a recipe from a Song cookbook; and discovers that the Chinese invented football. (S.1 Ep.3) (From the UK, in English & Mandarin) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Untold Australia: Strictly Jewish – The Adass Israel community is Australia’s most ultra- Orthodox Jewish sect, striving to maintain their ancient faith in the modern world. Told through the eyes of three members – Raizel Fogel, Shlomo Abelesz and Rabbi Aryeh Goldman, Strictly Jewish lifts the lid on this closely guarded Jewish sect, revealing for the very first time on TV, a community steeped in ancient rites and rituals and managing to maintain an ancient faith more than 5000 years old. (Part 3 of 3) (Commissioned by SBS) (From Australia) PG CC **Series Final**
9:30 pm Vikings - The Last Ship - A fierce battle between the Vikings and the French eventually comes down to Ragnar agaisnt Rollo and the outcome seals the fates of the two brothers. (S.4 Ep.10) (From the US) (Drama Series) M(V,S) CC **Season Finale**
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
11:00 pm Conchita: Unstoppable - This documentary follows Conchita Wurst, the Queen of Austria and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 through her time after her overwhelming victory and the preparation for the upcoming 2015 contest. This is a very personal insight into Conchita's way of fulfilling her dreams and her ambitious aim of winning a grammy. (From Germany, in German) (Documentary) (class. tba)
MOVIE: 12:00 am Eden Is West - Italian heartthrob Ricardo Scamarcio stars as Elias, an illegal immigrant who sets out by boat from an unnamed country to the Eden of Western Europe. When the coast guard spot the vessel, Elias jumps ship and finds himself washed up on a nudist beach - where his adventures begin. Directed by Costa-Gavras and also stars Ulrich Tukur, Eric Caravaca and Julianne Koehler. (From France, in French, English, German and Greek) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M (N,S,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Wednesday April 27th, 2016
MOVIE: 2:00 am Linha De Passe - This touching Brazilian drama by co-directors Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas focuses on four brothers' desperate attempts to rise out of the poverty of São Paulo's concrete slums with the odds stacked decidedly against them. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Stars Sandra Corveloni, João Baldasserini and Vinícius de Oliveira. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A,V,L,S,D)
4:00 am Churchill's First World War - Drama-documentary about Winston Churchill's extraordinary experiences during the Great War, with intimate letters to his wife Clementine allowing the story to be told largely in his own words. Just 39 and at the peak of his powers running the Royal Navy, Churchill in 1914 dreamt of Napoleonic glory, but suffered a catastrophic fall into disgrace and humiliation over the Dardanelles disaster. The film follows his road to redemption, beginning in the trenches of Flanders in 1916, revealing how he became the 'godfather' of the tank and his forgotten contribution to final victory in 1918 as Minister of Munitions. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Thursday April 28th, 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 - Bill Henson - Get an inside look at the creative process with Creative Minds - a six-part series of in-depth interviews with the leading figures in the Australian art world. This series offers an intimate look at the people who define contemporary Australian culture. Sometimes controversial, sometimes moving, always intriguing – Creative Minds sits down with our Australian artistic icons including Geoffrey Rush, Bill Henson, Stephen Page, Kate Grenville and Robyn Archer to discuss their life story and the influences that inform their work. (S.1,Ep.1) (Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) PG(N) CC
2:45 pm Bazaar - Sicily - Judith Jones visits the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily, Italy. Judith immerses herself in Cantina's local life by visiting the fish and vegetable market then a vineyard built on the slopes of Mount Etna. Judith travels to the stunning Baroque town of Siracusa to watch a performance of the ancient art of puppetry, before heading to Caltagirone to meet one of the island’s more eccentric ceramic artists. She meets some chocolatiers then one of Sicily’s leading fashion designers. To finish off her wonderful tour, Judith checks into the Eremo della Giubiliana. (From the UK) Travel Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Thursday April 28th, 2016
3:15 pm Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death - A Good Death - The people of the Middle Ages didn't have the luxury of avoiding thoughts of death: it was always close at hand, for young and old, rich and poor, even before the horrors of the Black Death. However, it wasn't an end but a doorway to everlasting life. The Church taught that an eternity spent in heaven or hell was much more important than this life's fleeting achievements. As historian Helen Castor reveals, how to be remembered shaped not only the worship of the people of the Middle Ages but the very buildings and funding of the medieval Church itself. (Part 3 of 3) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:25 pm Secret History Of Our Streets - Reverdy Road - This episode explores the history of Reverdy Road in Bermondsey, which has endured as an enclave of working-class respectability. When Charles Booth visited in 1900 as part of his Survey of London, he was impressed by the houses, gardens, and the broad, clean streets. Older residents recall life on the street during the war, when three houses were bombed, and the work of a pioneer of public health - Dr Alfred Salter - who lived in the house on the corner of the street, a house that has been occupied by a doctor since 1880. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC
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 - Syrian - Syrian food is one of the most vibrant cuisines of the Middle East, full of herbs, spices and traditions stretching back many generations. Maeve O'Meara meets up with restaurateur Amal Malouf to get an explanation of the essential ingredients to make traditional dishes. Chef Carol Salloum takes Maeve through the classic mezza spread and explains the custom of eating the generous variety of little dishes while her sister Sharon makes a classic salad called fattoush. (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 Destination Flavour Scandinavia - In Norway, the wealthiest country in the region, Adam's inside Oslo's Mathallen Food Market, the new central hub for high end food and culture where he makes traditional Norwegian waffles. At Oslo's ground breaking two Michelin star restaurant Maaemo he goes behind the scenes with head chef Esben Holmboe Bang. Then in west coast Bergen, he catches sustainable brown crabs and cooks up a seaside Norwegian Krabbefest. (S.1 Ep.5) (Commissioned by SBS) (Cooking) G CC **New Episode**
8:00 pm Gourmet Farmer - Shop Special: Cheese, Saffron, Sloe Gin - Matthew and Nick’s new shop venture, A Common Ground, provides many challenges; meeting demand with a variable supply of seasonal local produce, maintaining commitment to ethically grown and prepared food whilst managing the bottom line. The shop is not in the ideal location and a couple of new ideas are needed to increase sales and foot traffic through the doors. They decide selling and shipping seasonal food hampers, along with diverse advertising, might just bolster profits. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm Heston's Dinner In Space - Heston will undergo space training experiencing zero gravity and other conditions as well as creating some delicious space food. (S.1 Ep.1) (From the UK) (Entertainment) (class. tba) **New Series Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Thursday April 28th, 2016
9:30 pm The Last Panthers - Naomi follows Zlatko to a derelict factory where Adnan is cornered. In order to avoid Zlatko having power over Milan, Adnan steps off the roof to his death - just as Milan arrives. Naomi and Milan meet again, after years of separation. They piece together the past and their connection from twenty years ago. Milan wants to know why his father and brother both died when Naomi appeared. (S.1 Ep.5) (From France, in English, Serbian & French) (Drama Series) MA 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
11:00 pm Sex: An Unnatural History - Fashion - This provocative and playful six-part series questions the danger of humans becoming 'unnatural' sexual beings. In this episode, Julia Zemiro aims to provide a snapshot of how Australians went from buttoned-up puritans to bearing more flesh than a beach in Rio. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 6) (Rpt) MA(N,S) CC
11:30 pm Sex: An Unnatural History - Religion - In this episode, Julia tackles the complex relationship between the Church and what happens between the sheets. Most Western denominations are moving with the times and becoming less concerned by what people do when the lights go out, but so far the Catholic Church has refused to be persuaded. Does faith still dictate how people have sex? Or has the rise of individualism put an end to that? (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 6) (Rpt) MA(A,N,S) CC
MOVIE: 12:00 am The Father Of My Children - Grégoire, a successful film producer, spirals into suicidal despondency as his company becomes riddled with debt, the turmoil taking a dramatic toll on his family. Winner of the Un Certain Regard - Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009. Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve and stars Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Chiara Caselli and Alice de Lencquesaing. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M (A)
2:00 am Mythbusters - Painting with Explosives/Bifurcated Boat - Tonight, the Mythbusters team scan the archives for the myths that got away. For Adam and Jamie it’s a blast from the past, as they mix explosives and paint, finding out if you can coat a room with a boom. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant tackle the most accursed myth ever on the show. Based on a viral photo of a boat being split in half by a channel marker, they attempt to replicate this myth on water, after a previous attempt on land had failed. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
2:55 am Mythbusters – Zombie Special – In this apocalyptic episode the team tackles a trio of survival tall tales - it’s the MythBusters versus Zombies! (From the USA) (Entertainment) (Rpt) M (H)
3:50 am Wildest Islands - Zanzibar Land of Giants - Lying 40km off the east coast of Tanzania in Africa, the Zanzibar Archipelago has been labelled as the most exotic island chain in the world. Pristine sands and azure blue sea make it a much loved holiday destination, but bizarre creatures, many of enormous size also roam the islands. The world’s largest crab scales trees in search of coconuts, and clouds of giant bats fill the skies at dusk. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Thursday April 28th, 2016
4:55 am Picking Up At Auschwitz - In November 2010 filmmakers Gregory Erdstein and Alice Foulcher travelled to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum in Oświęcim, Poland. They were both struck by the strange dichotomy of one of history's most horrific massacre sites now functioning as a tourist destination. A young Norwegian woman in their group carelessly took photos of everything. A young man travelling alone from New Zealand confessed that during the tour the woman asked for his number. Erstein and Foulcher attempts to answer whether this is appropriate. (From Australia) (Short Film) (Comedy) (2012) M(L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Friday April 29th, 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 Lily Cole's Art Matters - Antony Gormley - Supermodel, actress and Cambridge Arts graduate, Lily Cole, meets some of today’s most revered and successful contemporary artists. She navigates the desert with ‘wrap’ artist Christo, learns the art of boomerang throwing with Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco, models a nude portrait for Contemporary artist Fiona Banner, has a drawing lesson with the sculptor, Antony Gormley, touches down in Monaco for Marc Quinn’s latest exhibition and paints pictures with the doyenne of celluloid film, Tacita Dean. (From UK, in English) (Arts) (Rpt) PG CC
2:55 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) (class. tba)
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)
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Friday April 29th, 2016
3:30 pm Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Luke crosses the Mekong River into Cambodia and the ancient city of Siem Reap. There he explores the revered temples of Angkor Wat and meets local chefs to learn traditional Khmer dishes that were all but forgotten during Pol Pot's reign. Luke then hits the local market to buy ingredients for the famous Siem Reap sausage, which he learns how to make with a family of sausage making experts. Heading out of town, Luke sees how locals harvest palm sugar and he creates a tasty dessert with its fruit as local children watch on. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Khmer) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Luke travels to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh, where he finds some unusual treats to eat, including a local delicacy, deep-fried tarantulas. In Phnom Penh's bustling marketplace, Luke cooks a street food classic with the help of one of Cambodia's most respected chefs. He then heads to the outskirts of the city, where he prepares a simple but tasty morning glory dish. Lastly, Luke ventures to a village whose entire existence is sustained by catching, cooking and eating shrimp! (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Khmer) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Sue Johnston - Actor Sue Johnston embarks on a journey to uncover her family history. As she begins her research, she realises that two men are of particular interest, because their lives reflect the increase in social mobility that followed on from Britain's Industrial Revolution. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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 - USA - Maeve O'Meara discovers some of the vast range of flavours and dishes that can be found across the USA. Sydney chef George Francisco whips up his legendary Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with a spicy Cajun remoulade. Maeve then learns some of the secrets of the American barbecue from Brisbane restaurateur Steve Johnson. And in the hills behind Byron Bay, Californian expatriate John Boland shows Maeve how to make his renowned Californian fish tacos. (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
7:35 pm Rome: The World's First Superpower - Caesar - The story of the greatest Roman of them all - Julius Caesar. His own memoirs guide us through his journey from bankrupt civil servant to invincible general. At Alesia, in France, we see the giant ramparts and infra-red images that show the enormous scale of his military campaign. In Jersey, a horde of ancient coins reveals his insatiable lust for money. And in Italy, on the banks of the Rubicon, we relive the moment Caesar sealed Rome’s fate by declaring the civil war that tore the Republic apart forever… and gave birth to a superpower. (Part 4 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
8:30 pm Mummies Alive - In this series, some of the world's best preserved and enigmatic mummies come to life with animation. For the first time these mummified ancestors will transport across the gulf of time as archaeologists piece together the details of their enthralling lives and enter their lost worlds through hyper-real CGI. (From the UK) (Documentary) M CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Friday April 29th, 2016
9:25 pm Rise of the Machines - Ice Monster - The Pisten Bully 600W is one of the world's toughest piste bashers, shifting thousands of tonnes of snow across perilous mountain terrain. At the wheel, Steve Dewar is on a high stakes mission in Whistler-Backcomb ski resort, British Columbia. He has just five days to clear 8000 acres of ski runs of hazardous ice, rocks and avalanche-prone snow drifts in time for the resort's big opening weekend. Even with the ultimate snow shifting technology on board the Ice Crawler, it’s a perilous mission. (S.1 Ep.10) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **New Episode**
10:20 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
MOVIE: 10:55 pm Young And Wild - Seventeen-year-old Daniela is obsessed with sex. But her lifestyle is in direct conflict with her well-to-do, strict evangelical family in Santiago, Chile. She finds an outlet by detailing her naughty ruminations and exploits on her blog "Young & Wild" to her eager online followers. She dates handsome and pious Tomas, but maybe Antonia, the really cute girl at work, is more her speed. As she struggles to balance both relationships, Daniela learns that having it all - sex, love and eternal salvation - is more complicated than she ever imagined. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Movie) (Drama) (Rpt) (2012) MA(S)
MOVIE: 12:40 am John Rabe - The year is 1937 and German businessman John Rabe has been ordered by the new Nazi regime to close down a vast Siemens plant in Nanking. But as the Imperial Japanese Army storms the region, Rabe defies his motherland and remains in war-ravaged Nanking to protect his loyal Chinese workers. Winner of four German Film Awards in 2009, including Outstanding Feature Film. Directed by Florian Gallenberger and stars Ulrich Tukur, Daniel Brühl and Steve Buscemi. (From Germany, in German, English and Japanese) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) MAV (V) CC
3:00 am The Good Son - This documentary is based on the book of the same name and deals with the death of Duk Koo Kim who was killed in a fight against Ray Boom Boom Mancini in 1982 in Las Vegas. Ray travels to meet Duks’ son and widow in a very moving scene. (From the UK, in English and Korean) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(L,A) CC
4:40 am Condom Lead - A dream of the hope for intimacy and love in a brutal, divisive world. Nominated for Best Short Film at Cannes Film Festival. (From Jordan & Palestine) (Movie) (2013) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Saturday April 30th, 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 Showjumping World Cup takes the elite riders to Madrid as the race to reach the Gothenburg final heats up. (Sport) (Equestrian) CC
3:00 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Marianne Faithfull - Singer and '60s pop icon Marianne Faithfull had a difficult relationship with her mother, Eva. Marianne investigates Eva's early life as a dancer in 1920s Berlin, the era immortalized in the film Cabaret. Marianne also learns about her half- Jewish mother's precarious existence in Vienna during World War II and investigates if there is any truth to the rumor that her family was involved in the Austrian Resistance. (From the UK) (Biography/Documentray) (Rpt) PG CC
4:05 pm Food Lovers' Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Maeve learns some of the secrets of our best cheddar from Tasmania, while Joanna gets to taste several varieties of pomegranates at a farm in Robinvale, Victoria. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Saturday April 30th, 2016
4:35 pm Monster Moves - Gigantic Gun - An expert team of heavy haulers attempts to transport a massive First World War artillery gun 400 miles from the Royal Artillery in Wiltshire to a museum in Utrecht, Holland. This rare 200-ton gun was designed to be moved around the Western Front on railway tracks. But, for this move, the team has no option but to travel by road and sea. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:30 pm The Lost Sword Of The Samurai - The Lost Sword Of The Samurai - The Honjo Masamune is perhaps the greatest Japanese sword ever made. A Japanese National Treasure, it is certainly the most famous, because no-one knows where it is. Forged in the 13th century by the great sword smith Masamune it became the ceremonial sword of the ruling Tokugawa shoguns for 250 years. After their fall from power in 1868 the great sword continued to be passed down the generations into the twentieth century, but in the aftermath of the Second World War it disappeared. What could have happened to it? (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(V)
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 Who Do You Think You Are? - Reggie Yates - Presenter and DJ Reggie Yates grew up knowing very little about his father's side of the family. Now he sets out on the trail of his grandfather, Harry Philip Yates. Reggie's journey takes him to Ghana, where he unravels a complex family history at the collision of Ghanaian culture and British colonialism. (S.1 Ep.8) (From the UK) (class. tba) CC **New Episode**
MOVIE: 8:40 pm We Were Soldiers - The story of the first major battle of the American phase of the Vietnam War and the soldiers on both sides that fought it. Stars Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe and Greg Kinnear. (From Germany & USA, in English) (Movie) (War) (2002) (Rpt) MA CC
11:20 pm RocKwiz - Steve Kilbey/Sherry Rich/Hungry Kids of Hungary - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Host Julia Zemiro asks the questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem. Special guest artists this week include The Church’s Steve Kilbey, singer-songwriter Sherry Rich, and former Triple J Unearthed winners, Hungry Kids of Hungary. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
12:20 am Death Of A Pilgrim - Based on an awarded trilogy about Olof Palme comes this drama series about the - still to this day - unsolved murder of the former Swedish prime minister. A young American journalist commits suicide by jumping out of a window from the 15th floor of a dorm building. The police soon close the investigation, but in the papers the journalist left behind, a manuscript is found describing the Swedish Prime Minister and his alleged past as a spy. Olof Palme, the document claims, worked for the CIA after World War II, but later sold out to the Soviet Union. Twenty years later, LM Johansson now heads the Swedish National Bureau of Investigation and decides to solve the Palme case once and for all. (Part 1 of 4) (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Mini-Series) (class tba)
1:25 am Death Of A Pilgrim - Based on an awarded trilogy about Olof Palme comes this drama series about the - still to this day - unsolved murder of the former Swedish prime minister. Janette Eriksson is investigating the whiteness chain and realises that some aspects does not add up. The Investigation intensifies as officer Evert Bäckström receives a tip that could lead LMJ to the missing murder weapon. (Part 2 of 4) (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Mini-Series) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 18 (2016)
Saturday April 30th, 2016
2:35 am Death Of A Pilgrim - Lars Martin Johansson is remembering the peculiar death of an American journalist. A death that could be connected with the murder of Prime Minister Palme. During the weeks before the murder the Swedish Security police gained criticism from government officials, something received with mixed emotions. (Part 3 of 4) (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Mini-Series) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
3:40 am Death Of A Pilgrim - In the dramatic finale to this gripping mini-series, Lars Martin Johansson and his team are edging closer and closer to the truth behind what really happened to Prime Minister Olof Palme, as the motive of the murder begins to surface. (Part 4 of 4) (From Sweden, in English & Swedish) (Drama Mini-Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
4:50 am Explosions - A silent film set to a piece of classical music, which observes an ethereal happening, as the inhabitants of a semi-industrial suburb inexplicably float into the night sky. (Australia) (2012) (Science Fiction) (Rpt) PG