Program Guide Week 6 Sunday January 31st, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
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. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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
4:00 pm FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine - This magazine program reports on Russia's preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, including details of venues and regions, along with a look at football in Russia in general. (Football) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Sunday January 31st, 2016
4:30 pm Trawlermen - Faced with ominous weather warnings, Sandy Watt must decide whether to brave violent storms or head for the safety of the harbour. Two much larger boats, the trawlers Starlight and Starlight Rays, hunt as a pair. Their skippers and crews must have complete trust in each other's skill and judgement as the trawlers come within a stone's throw of each other when casting their nets. One wrong move could result in catastrophe. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Trawlermen - The newest, biggest boat in the fleet, the Chris Andra, sets off on her maiden voyage. But the hunt for a shoal of migrating mackerel is far from plain sailing for skipper Willie Tait and his co-skipper and cousin, Peter. On the trawler Renown, skipper James Buchan is practising a form of fishing that dates back almost 200 years. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:30 pm Dive WWII - Maritime historian and explorer Ian Lawler leads a team of deep water divers to the seabed off Northern Ireland. He and the team are searching for the forgotten shipwrecks of World War 2's longest, most epic naval campaign, the Battle of the Atlantic. Presenter Jules Hudson joins Ian and two naval experts as they attempt to piece together the stories of the wrecks from the dive team's underwater footage. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) PG 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 How Climate Made History - What do the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Thirty Years’ War and the Renaissance have in common? For one, they were all starkly affected by extreme weather conditions. This feature-length documentary combines natural sciences and history, including a journey from the Big Bang to Iceland’s volcanoes - to provide a gripping narrative that explores little-known connections between the Earth’s climate and major historical events. Are these extremes of weather really a 21st-century phenomenon? Or has climate determined the fate of humanity ever since amphibians took their first steps on terra firma? (From Germany, in English) (Documentary) (class tba) CC **Premiere**
9:30 pm How To Clone A Woolly Mammoth - The Siberian discovery of the best-preserved woolly mammoth on record has teams of experts working around the globe, and around the clock, on some of the most ambitious projects in science. In Russia, palaeontologists are conducting a historic autopsy on the 40,000-year-old beast to find out how it lived, and how it died. Meanwhile, labs in South Korea and at Harvard University are using the latest advances in DNA manipulation in hopes of cloning the furry giant and introducing it to the modern world. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
10:30 pm Prophet's Prey - Like any good religious tale, it boils down to sex, greed, and the preservation of wealth. From critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning and Oscar nominated documentary filmmaker Amy Berg (Deliver Us From Evil), Prophet’s Prey examines Fundamentalist Church leader Warren Jeffs’ life to show how he seized control of people’s lives, at the head of an organisation worth hundreds of millions of dollars. (From the US) (Documentary) M(A,L) CC **Premiere**
12:20 am Movie: Raavan - An award-winning tale of revenge, love and betrayal featuring Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai. Outlaw and local hero Beera kidnaps the wife of the police inspector who killed his sister, but later falls in love with her. Directed by Mani Ratnam, and also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Vikram. (From India, in Hindu) (Bollywood Musical) (2010) (Rpt) MAV(V)
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Sunday January 31st, 2016
2:45 am Movie: The Silence - When 13-year-old Sinikka vanishes one summer's night, the police are reminded of an almost identical case they failed to solve 23 years previously. The events surrounding Sinikka's disappearance puzzle the police and torment her family - and force those involved in the original case to face their past. Based on Jan Costin Wagner's novel of the same name. Directed by Baran Bo Odar and stars Ulrich Thomsen, Wotan Wilke Möhring and Katrin Sass. (From Germany, in German) (Crime) (2010) (Rpt) M(A,L,N,S)
4:55 am Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook Melbourne Bitesize - Passionate food creator and writer, Rachel Khoo, uncovers Melbourne and the wider state of Victoria’s culinary wonders for the world to see. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Monday February 1st, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
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. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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. CC
2:00 pm Eros Ramazzotti Cinecettà Concert - Shot at the historic and prestigious movie studios of Cinecittà (from the Hollywood golden age masterpieces to Gangs of New York), on location with ancient Rome props and surrounded by fans from all over the world, Eros Ramazzotti returned to his origins, the very neighbourhood he was born 50 years ago and grew up in, to present his new album NOI and some of his best hits. (From Italy, in Italian) (Entertainment) (Rpt) G
3:00 pm The Lakes With Rory McGrath - The Wardens Of Windermere - Presented by Rory McGrath, this series tells the story of a Summer in the life of the Lakes through the fascinating characters who live and work there. From the highest mountains to the deepest lakes, the Lake District is renowned for its beauty and its influence on some of Britain’s greatest poets and writers. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Monday February 1st, 2016
3:30 pm If Walls Could Talk - The Bedroom - This episode looks at the bedroom, the room which people now think of as one of the most private in the house and yet started for most as a noisy, busy communal space. From spending the night in a Tudor Farm house to re- creating a bedtime ‘bundling’ courtship ritual to being publicly dressed as Queen Caroline in Hampton Court to experiencing the glamour of the 1930’s boudoir, Lucy Worsley discovers that birth, marriage and death have all played a big part in the story of the bedroom. (Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:30 pm Historic Walks - Philadelphia Founding Fathers - Host Justine Shapiro discovers the charms and history of colonial America by exploring the landmarks of early Philadelphia, meeting people and exploring the places that keep history alive. After soaking up the excitement of 4th of July celebrations, Justine attends a Quaker meeting, experiences a ‘taste of the 18th century‘ ale recipes, before joining a street party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to end the day with a fireworks display. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
5:00 pm Historic Walks - Hollywood City Of Dreams - Host Justine Shapiro embarks on a walking tour of the historic centre of Old Hollywood where she discovers the eternal allure of the movie capital, and how a small rural town became one of the most famous places on earth. Starting at the top of Mulholland Drive, Justine hikes down the popular Runyon Canyon Park, then makes her way to Hollywood Boulevard and the renowned Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
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 Poh's Kitchen - More Meat With The Butcher Boys - This episode is definitely one for the meat lovers as Poh offers her service as apprentice to butchers, Jason Bradley and Bill Smith. After delving into a bit of dicing, Poh proves she is a dab hand at customer service. In the kitchen, Poh tackles her first roast - a leg of lamb that is marinated with mustard and infused with rosemary and garlic before being beautifully roasted. A braised cabbage dish provides tang to cut through the richness of the meat and Kipfler potatoes baked with butter give an added crunch. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 Oceans Of The Solar System - Water defines the Earth, and is crucial to life. Once we thought oceans were unique to our planet, but astronomers are now discovering them all over the solar system, raising the possibility of life in places we never thought possible. This program sets sail on an epic journey; from the icy wastes of Enceladus to the prehistoric oceans of Mars, and to the methane lakes of Saturn's biggest moon Titan - where NASA plans to send a submarine to dive into the murky depths. Are we on the verge of discovering that - far from being unique - life in the solar system is ubiquitous? (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC **Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Monday February 1st, 2016
8:30 pm Trawlermen: The Catch - Got To Keep Fighting - Every day off the coast of England dozens of deep sea fishing crews are battling rough seas in order to hunt out the most valuable fish. But life at sea is often about so much more than fishing. Deep-sea fishing is the one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain, by some margin, and this series gives us unprecedented insight into the reality of life at sea. This week, the Van Dijck is in trouble - half the crew have abandoned ship and with the boat in disrepair and a storm brewing it doesn’t look like it’s going to be smooth sailing. (Ep.4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) MA(L) CC **New Episode**
9:30 pm The Tribe - The Future - Ayke Muko's fun-loving nephew Berkee faces a difficult choice between returning to education or herding cattle to provide for his family. And there's trauma as a bout of malaria hits the family. (From the UK, in English and Amharic) (Documentary Series) (Final) M(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
11:00 pm Romanzo Criminale - Set in a Rome in turmoil during the late 1970s, this powerful crime drama charts the bloody, brutal rise of three petty hoodlums as they attempt to gain control of the city’s underworld, and the efforts of an idealistic police inspector to stop them. In the series premiere, three childhood friends - Libano, Freddo and Dandi - make plans to take over Rome by getting involved in organised crime. As their power grows, police inspector Nicola Scialoja struggles to bring a halt to their schemes - and finds his efforts hamstrung by his own colleagues. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (S.1,Ep.1) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) (class tba) **New Series Premiere**
12:10 am Romanzo Criminale - Freddo decides to reinvest the ransom money, but a bungled burial threatens to exposes the gang's plans - and the future looks even bleaker when Libano storms out of a meeting with a criminal kingpin. At the police station, Inspector Scialoja is frustrated when his short-tempered colleague Rizzo takes charge of the search for the Baron. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (S.1,Ep.2) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) (class tba) **New Episode**
1:05 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Japanese buckwheat noodles in Sydney; oxtail soup in Perth's Swan Valley; figs in regional NSW; and traditional Lithuanian food. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, all there is to know about olive oil; the Melbourne restaurant scene; a third generation native Australian bee keeper; and a look at Sydney's Portuguese community. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:00 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 pair of young indigenous women travel the outback to cook at a huge bush carnival; the making of syrupy Lebanese baklava from Abla's Pastry; and a samphire (sea-asparagus) dish from Kangaroo Island. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Monday February 1st, 2016
2:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, the cultivation of the Boab of the Kimberley; croquembouche with Jean-Francois Perron at Choco Cannelle in Sydney; and Sunday lunch with the Basque community. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:00 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, a Haigh family tradition of chocolate making; Maltese pastizzi making at Gato's Pastizzi; the highest berry farm in Tasmania; and three generations gather to celebrate Saint Savvas Day. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, mud crabbing in the Gulf of Carpentaria; Colefax Chocolates shares the evolution of exquisite chocolate animals; the grain that makes the perfect pasta; and the secrets of Persian cuisine. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, the last almond trees in the historic town of Willunga; four hundred herbs, all in one garden; Melbourne's meat for vegetarians; and meet the Bignells, a Tasmanian family who just loves food. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, we meet local baking legend Dorothy Press at the Condobolin annual show; Afghan bread with Ahmed Sultani; chefs tell why the Japanese want our wagyu beef; and a visit to Perth’s Italian food pioneers. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Tuesday February 2nd, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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 Budding Stars Of The Paris Opera Ballet - The New School - The 300-year old Paris Opera Ballet School is today a fabled place with an international reputation. It is home to 130 pupils, aged from 8 to 18, all driven by an intense desire to succeed. Over the course of one year, this series follows the young dancers in their endeavours to survive the gruelling disciplines and training, to eventually form an elite group of ballet dancers at the top of their profession. (From France, in French and English) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 6) (Rpt) G
2:30 pm Opera Stories - La Clemenza Di Tito - Internationally-renowned artists present an operatic work and recount their personal interpretation of the score and its significance, to them and to others. In this episode, go behind-the-scenes with celebrated mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca as she prepares for the opera production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito at the stunning Staatsoper in Vienna. (From France, in French, English and German) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Tuesday February 2nd, 2016
3:00 pm Wainwright Walks - Gateway to the Lakes - Julia Bradbury sets off to walk across the whole of northern England from the west to the east coast. Enthusiasm and expectation are high as Julia begins her grand adventure at the western extremity of northern England, St Bees Head. But as Julia reaches the doorway to Wainwright's favourite playground, the weather deteriorates quickly, leaving her no choice but to tackle her first Lakeland valley in appalling conditions. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 6) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 pm Make Me... - Stay Awake - Michael Mosley tests the extraordinary claim that we might only need a few hours of sleep - if that - each night. Having given up the medical profession because of his inability to function without sleep, Michael wants to see if there really is a way to stay awake. In his attempts to forego sleep for as long as possible, he gets help from the world record-breaker for staying awake, and meets a professor depriving human guinea pigs of sleep. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
4:30 pm Wildest Arctic - The Tundra: Desert of Ice - Covering one fifth of the Earth’s surface, the Arctic tundra is one of the coldest and driest places on the planet. The short Arctic summer thaws the permafrost surface layer triggering an explosion of life, attracting animals from far and wide. Half a million caribou begin an epic 3,000 kilometre migration from the northern edge of the taiga to the tundra, while the reindeer-herding Sami migrate every year to the reindeer’s traditional calving grounds in the Scandinavian tundra. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (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 Poh's Kitchen - Modern Thai With Martin Boetz - In her kitchen this evening, Poh's guest is Martin Boetz. Born in Germany, Martin is now the executive chef of two restaurants, one in Melbourne and the other in Sydney. Tonight, Martin cooks orange sour curry, where the paste is cooked off in stock with added vegetables and salmon. His other dish is a crispy fish salad. To complement Martin's dishes Poh cooks a coconut based Malaysian dessert which is shaped and cooked in banana leaf and is called Kuih Koci. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 Estates Of Scotland - Dumfries House - This four-part series takes an in-depth look at the workings of some of Scotland’s most magnificent country estates through the eyes of the current owners, the staff, and the paying guests who frequent these stunning country estates. Tonight, tour the interior of the fabulous Dumfries House, an architectural gem that boasts one of the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the world. This once-neglected mansion was dramatically brought back to life and saved for the nation by HRH The Prince of Wales. (From Scotland) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) G CC **New Series Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Tuesday February 2nd, 2016
8:35 pm Is Sugar The New Fat? - Psychologist and author, Nigel Latta, looks into the question of whether too much sugar can be dangerous for you. Some believe sugar is the big contributor to a worldwide explosion in obesity, diabetes, and something called ‘metabolic syndrome’. Nigel embarks on a journey to discover if sugar could be the real culprit in this growing crisis. After an initial blood test, his confidence in what he’d previously considered a healthy lifestyle is snatched away, and what was at first a stunt for TV suddenly becomes a very personal journey trying to find out what we really should be eating. Nigel takes on world leading scientists and the food industry, and radically changes his diet in an attempt to both understand the truth about sugar. (From New Zealand) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
9:30 pm One Born Every Minute - Nicole and Terry, 29, are greeted at Southmead Hospital by specialist doctors who are determined to do all they can to save their fifth child, who has serious medical complications, while a 20-year-old expectant mother races to the maternity ward before her baby arrives. Cody, 18, prepares to face the reality of her unplanned pregnancy with 26-year-old partner Daniel. (S.5,Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A) 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 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Part 1) - This Swedish Emmy Award-winning television drama is based on the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium series. Investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist has been convicted of libelling billionaire industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström and wants to escape the media attention. He is hired by industrial tycoon Henrik Vanger under the guise of writing a biography of Henrik and the Vanger family, while really investigating the 36-year-old disappearance of Henrik's niece Harriet. He teams up with the introverted and skilled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. Stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Series) (Part 1 of 2) MA(V,S,L) **New Series Premiere**
12:45 am Movie: At World's End - When a disturbed Danish killer claims to have found a mysterious flower that gives eternal life, his sceptical psychiatrist joins the chase for it in this unusual black comedy. Nominated for six Danish Robert Awards in 2010. Directed by Tomas Villum Jensen and stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. (From Denmark, in Danish, English and Indonesian) (Comedy) (2009) (Rpt) M(V,L)
2:30 am Benjamin Britten: Peace And Conflict - This program explores the way in which Benjamin Britten’s pacifist beliefs developed and informed so many of his compositions from the mid-1940s onwards, culminating in the War Requiem. The dramatisation of this often overlooked but crucial period of the composer’s personal and musical development is interwoven with interviews, archival images and specially filmed performances of Britten’s work. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
4:25 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, chef Romano Rotelli of Pensiero Restaurant; the Danish horn of plenty at Bonjour Patisserie; exotic mushrooms at Li-Sun Exotic Mushrooms; molecular gastronomy; and caipirhinias with Brazilian soccer stars. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Wednesday February 3rd, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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 Cathedrals Of Culture - The Oslo Opera House - In 2008, an elegant new neighbour designed by Snøhetta architects settled along Oslo’s struggling waterfront in the centre of the city. The Oslo Opera House, home to the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, now rises from the fjord, attracting visitors to its seemingly endless marble roof and to its graceful interior. This program documents the thousands of feet crossing the snow-white roof each day and the hundreds of professionals below the roof - the performers and the staff - attempting to make sense of life up above. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:30 pm Cathedrals Of Culture - Centre Pompidou - Centre Pompidou, designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in 1977, is both a democratic promise and a playful utopia, offering a wide range of culture to a wide array of visitors. Like an airport brimming with the excited energy of travellers embarking on journeys, the Centre pulses with the anticipatory thrill of visitors heading to art galleries, archives and libraries, performance spaces, cinemas, a restaurant and a viewing platform. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
3:00 pm The World From Above - Delaware: Wilmington To Rehoboth - The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programs offering an entirely different view of the world. (S.3,Ep.11) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Wednesday February 3rd, 2016
3:30 pm Neil Oliver: Skye's Band Of Brothers - In the summer of 1914, a company of Cameron Highlanders left Portree and sailed off to war. On the battlefields of France, these raw recruits would meet the Maxim machine gun - invented in London, and capable of firing a hellish 666 rounds per minute. The German army deployed these weapons with mathematical efficiency. Neil Oliver examines the development of these ruthless, impersonal weapons, and the legacy they left in one Hebridean community. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:30 pm The Red-Crowned Crane - This documentary looks at the lives of the endangered red- crowned cranes at two nature reserves in China, plus the difficulties the cranes face as they grow up, and the crisis facing the species. A pair of cranes at Zhalong Reserve is attacked by other cranes as they incubate their eggs. The eggs get cold so the hen has to lay more eggs. At Yancheng Reserve, some crane chicks have mysteriously died. (From China, 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 Poh's Kitchen - Chicken With Ragini Dey - In Malaysia recently, Poh was reminded of the depth and complexity of Nyonya culture, and this inspired her to master an old classic, Nyonya chicken curry. The dish has always been a firm favourite in Poh’s family and a dish she loved through her childhood. To find out more about the mysterious and intriguing world of spice, Poh has invited Indian chef Ragini Dey back to share some of her amazing knowledge. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 Tony Robinson's Wild West - How The West Was Won - This episode focuses on two of Tony’s obsessions from his childhood love of Westerns - cowboys and gun slinging outlaws. It also asks the question, who were the real winners of the West? Tony starts by looking at the birth and relatively short life of the cowboy in American culture (they arrive post-Civil War in 1865 and are becoming redundant before the end of the century) and then focus on the lives of the famous outlaws, including Calamity Jane, Jesse James and Wild Bill Hickok. He also tells the story of the civilising of the West and the arrival of thousands of farmers who gradually took over the land and created the mid-Western mindset of modern rural America. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm 24 Hours In Emergency - Chip Off The Old Block - Freddie, seven, is brought in after falling several metres from a tree in his garden. He's been in and out of consciousness and doctors are concerned he could have head or spinal injuries. Martin, 66, collapsed at home and spent the night on the floor, and he's now experiencing poor eyesight and dizziness. The stroke team diagnoses a blood clot, but because of the amount of time that has passed since the incident, clot-busting drugs will have little effect. Elsewhere, eight- year-old Jayden has come to St George's with swollen eyes, the result of severe hay fever. (S.6,Ep.7) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A) CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Wednesday February 3rd, 2016
9:30 pm The Missing - Concrete - In 2006, Tony is desperate to cover his tracks as he deals with the consequences of his actions, and the lack of progress in finding Oliver causes Emily to finally break down. Things are no better for Julien when an unprovoked attack puts him in danger. In the present day, Tony and Julien track down the man they have been searching for. He promises them information, but it comes at a price - forcing the grieving father to turn to his ex-wife for financial help. (S.1,Ep.6) (From the UK) (Drama Series) M(A,V) CC **New Episode**
10:35 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
11:05 pm Tall Man - The Tall Man is the Walkley Award-winning documentary about the events on Palm Island that follow the death of local Indigenous man Cameron Doomadgee. On the morning of November 19, 2004, Cameron Doomadgee was arrested for public nuisance. An hour later he lay dead in a watchhouse cell. The program interviews the family, friends and residents of the community on the island as they struggle to understand what happened to Cameron and the tragic events that subsequently followed his death. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(L) CC
12:40 am Movie: Eyes Wide Open - Aaron, a married Orthodox Jewish father of four, falls in love with a homeless young yeshiva student named Ezri. Their relationship becomes emotional and sexual. Living in an ultra-Orthodox community, Aaron is torn between his family, his devotion to God and the intense feeling he has for Ezri. Directed by Haim Tabakman and stars Zohar Strauss, Ran Danker and Tzahi Grad. (From Israel, in Hebrew and Yiddish) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M(A,N,S)
2:25 am Movie: Another Year - A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness. Directed by Mike Leigh and stars Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville. (From the UK) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) M(L) CC
4:45 am It's Not A Cowboy Movie - Vincent has just watched Brokeback Mountain and is completely shattered. He takes advantage of the recess to describe the film in a touching and naïve way to his classmate, Moussa. In the girls’ bathroom, Jessica, who was also moved by the film, bombards her best friend Nadia with awkward questions about her gay father. (From France, in French) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) M(S,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Thursday February 4th, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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 Lichen - Through chance and coincidence, infinitely small decisions can produce new life. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) PG
2:10 pm Creative Minds - Geoffrey Rush - Get an inside look at the creative process with this series of in-depth interviews with leading figures in the Australian fine arts world. The program offers an intimate look at the people who define contemporary Australian culture. In the first episode, Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush discusses growing up, his influences, and his film roles. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(L) CC
3:00 pm Backroads USA - Route 66 Through the South West - The USA is famous for its huge and endless highways, symbols of the American Dream. In this series, these routes are the stars. But we will leave the main interstates behind and stick to those winding country routes each with their own character. These are routes laid out by people in pursuit of something: a better life, a vision, a dream. Each episode deals with a route that cuts through a vast stretch of the New World, sometimes linking several states, and running through small towns that have largely been left by the wayside. (S.1,Ep.5) (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Thursday February 4th, 2016
3:30 pm Luke Nguyen's France Bitesize - Some of the best moments from Luke Nguyen's culinary journey around France, including the country's breathtaking scenery and famous cuisine. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (Short) Rpt) G
3:40 pm World War II: 1942 And The Soft Underbelly - The British fought the Second World War to defeat Hitler. Historian David Reynolds asks why then, did they spend so much of the conflict battling through North Africa and Italy? Reynolds reassesses Winston Churchill's conviction that the Mediterranean was the 'soft underbelly' of Hitler's Europe. Travelling to Egypt and Italian battlefields like Cassino, scene of some of the worst carnage in Western Europe, Reynolds shows how, in reality, the 'soft underbelly' became a dark and dangerous obsession for Churchill. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) PG CC
4:35 pm Urban Secrets - Newcastle - Alan Cumming explores Newcastle-upon-Tyne, discovering strange sounds by the river and finding out how traditional culture is being reinterpreted in the Byker district. He goes behind the scenes at Newcastle United with local football hero Peter Beardsley, learns about the history of adult comic Viz from former editor Simon Donald, and accompanies comedienne Sarah Millican to her favourite part of the city. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (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 Poh's Kitchen - Franco-Russian With Emmanuel Mollois - This week Poh welcomes French pastry chef, Emmanuel Mollois, back to her kitchen where they cook a combination of classic French-Russian cuisine. Looking for inspiration, Poh takes Emmanuel on a shopping trip to Adelaide’s Central Market, where they visit a favourite culinary haunt of Poh’s, a Russian café serving Pirozhki. Poh decides to create her own version of these tasty Russian pies to serve with the hearty winter soup she has in mind. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: London - Lazy Days - Acclaimed cook and food writer Rachel Khoo gets re-acquainted with her home-town of London and its exciting lifestyle and fantastic food. In this episode, Rachel slows down the pace a bit and cooks comfort food, designed for relaxing - whether it’s on the couch or at a picnic. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:00 pm Food Safari Fire - For over 5000 years the basic design of the tandoor oven has not changed, making it one of the oldest cooking devices on earth. In this episode, Maeve O’Meara seeks out delicious recipes from across the subcontinent to Armenia - tandoori chicken, prawns, naan, lamb kebabs and an elaborate roast pumpkin - all so good you’ll want a tandoor oven in your backyard! Maeve discovers tandoor ovens are made here in Australia by a potter on NSW’s south coast. Renowned potter Cameron Williams has made tandoors for some of the major Indian restaurants in Australia as well as Persian and Afghan bakeries. (Ep.5) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Thursday February 4th, 2016
8:30 pm The Family Law - Andrew’s 18th birthday is coming up, and Jenny - with Benjamin’s help - is determined to throw him the perfect party. Only problem is, Andrew really doesn’t want Jenny and Benjamin meddling. Meanwhile, Benjamin - demoralised by his lack of auditions - is heartened by getting a promotional job through Beryl Streep… involving handing out sausage samples at the local shopping centre. Upon arrival, he is horrified to discover Klaus Thomson doing the same job, having recently been signed onto Beryl’s books. (Ep.4) (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) M(S) CC **New Episode**
9:00 pm Poh & Co. - Community - The front yard is ready for planting at last and Poh and Jono choose a big range of seedlings and young plants at the nursery, meet an adventurous young chef, then get some help from friends and neighbours Anthony and Liz. Poh makes everyone pork and cabbage dumplings to fuel the effort of getting everything into the ground. Beer traps are installed to capture the snails and the dogs are trained to keep off the raised beds. (Ep.4) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
9:30 pm The Bridge - Hans is still in a coma. Saga makes a mistake in a dramatic hostage situation, but they manage to arrest a suspect who is taken in for questioning. Linn keeps an eye on Saga and thinks that she should take it easy and process everything that happens to her. Meanwhile, a fourth spectacularly staged murder is discovered and Saga and Henrik realise that they don’t have the right suspect. He is only guilty of one of the murders, as a copycat. They are back to square one. Henrik and Saga become closer as well, and he gives her a cold case to read about three missing people - a woman and two little girls. Stars Sofia Helin. (S.3,Ep.4) (From Denmark & Sweden, in Danish & Swedish) (Drama Series) M(V,S,L) **New Episode**
10:35 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
11:05 pm Best Undressed - A behind the scenes look at Australia's longest running and most politically incorrect beauty contest, the Miss Nude Australia Pageant. For the 18th year in succession, from the Crazy Horse Revue nightclub in Adelaide, drag artiste 'Madame Josephine' will announce the competitors to a full house. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(A,N) CC
12:10 am Movie: In The House - A high school French teacher is drawn into a precocious student's increasingly transgressive story about his relationship with a friend's family. Nominated for six French César Awards, including Best Picture. Directed by François Ozon and stars Fabrice Luchini, Vincent Schmitt and Ernst Umhauer. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2012) MA(S) **Premiere**
2:00 am Man Down - Dan, unlike his ex-girlfriend, isn't invited to his niece's birthday party. Desperate to impress her, he manages to persuade the family that he can be trusted with getting the party ready. Stars Greg Davies and Rik Mayall. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
2:30 am Man Down - Brian introduces Dan to a guru with a secret so unbelievably powerful that he can only tell it to one person at a time. Stars Greg Davies and Rik Mayall. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Thursday February 4th, 2016
3:00 am I, Human - This is the story of our amazing human body, told for the very first time in 3D. Using a rich blend of specially shot real-life sequences and cutting edge CGI, this series will take us on a journey inside ourselves, to experience our bodies in a way we’ve never seen before. Featuring ground-breaking technology, pioneering medical and scientific procedures, and powerful human stories, each unforgettable instalment is filled with astonishing images that will change the way you think about life itself. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:55 am Marco Pierre White's Kitchen Wars - Marco presents the first semi-final, throwing down the culinary gauntlet to three couples from Exmouth, Goring-on-Thames and Liverpool. They have to cook a three-course meal and serve it to 25 diners against the clock - but they need to be careful as they are given only enough ingredients to make the required number of portions. One slip-up and they will not be able to replace the dish in question. (S.1,Ep.3) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:50 am Luke Nguyen's United Kingdom Bitesize - Some of your favourite moments so far from Luke Nguyen's culinary and cultural journey through the UK. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Friday February 5th, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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 Big Art - Turbulent Lines - Urban Art Projects land a big local client - the Brisbane Airport Corporation are building a huge new parking station and to cover one side they want a big piece of art. Really big. But the two football field’s size isn’t the only stretch - because the artist commissioned is famous for the riskiest artistic medium of all - kinetic art: art that moves. (Ep.5) (From Australia) (Documentary Series) G CC
2:30 pm Colour Theory - Reko Rennie - Presenting the work of various artists from each state and territory, Colour Theory demonstrates the incredible range of indigenous artistic expression and practice. Featuring works in a variety of media, and shot on location in the many beautiful and varied places around Australia, each half hour episode will explore the Artist’s affiliation with their gallery or art centre, their connection to their country and how their culture inspires their modern form of art. (An NITV Production) (Arts) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Friday February 5th, 2016
3:00 pm Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita - Chef Peter Kuruvita lands on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and stops first at the bustling seafood market in the island's capital of Makassar. Here the roads are lined with carts of dried fish and the local market is home to a diverse spread of fresh offerings from the sea. Peter buys a medium-sized trevally and slowly barbecues it whole over a charcoal fire. He then demonstrates how to make a simple sambal, the most favoured of Indonesian condiments. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 pm Heston's Mission Impossible - British Airways - Heston Blumenthal joins forces with British Airways to revolutionise airline food, but he soon realises that cooking gourmet fare in a metal tube at 37,000 feet is not going to be easy. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:25 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Julian Clary - English comedian and writer Julian Clary embarks on a journey to uncover his past. He traces his ancestors' many experiences: his grandfather's bravery as a flight engineer in WWI; and the prejudice and poverty suffered by his German immigrant great-grandfather. He also uncovers a secret heritage on his mother's side of the family. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (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 Poh's Kitchen - Paris With Emmanuel Mollois - This episode is all about taking traditional recipes and creating something new and exciting. French chef Emmanuel Mollois travels to Paris to meet up with family and friends and catch up with the latest food trends. This inspires Poh to create one of her most beautiful desserts - rhubarb lily tart - it just has to be seen to be believed. Delicate lily leaves made from hazelnut and chocolate biscuit, with a delicate baked rhubarb lily in a pond of orange infused crème anglaise. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 Mythbusters - Accidental Ammo - Stand by for some ballistic backyard bedlam and a gruesome glass guillotine in an episode devoted to accidental ammo! First up, the guys start with a bang. In Lawnmower Bullet, Adam and Jamie find out whether a stone shot from a mower can have the same power as a bullet shot from a .357. Meanwhile, Glass Guillotine is another gruesome story about a pane of glass falling from a construction site and cutting an innocent bystander completely in half from head to toe. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Treasures Of Ancient Egypt - New Dawn - In the final episode of the series, Alastair Sooke completes his search for thirty treasures that tell the epic story of Egyptian art. He starts at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, where colossal statues of Rameses II proclaim the Pharaoh's power. But he finds that there is more to Egyptian art than size as he encounters the art of the Egyptian workers. Some of it is free and rebellious and has influenced spired modern graffiti artists. Sooke also discovers that as Egypt declined, its art enjoyed flourished as it took on board foreign styles and looked to its glorious past for inspiration. (Part 3 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Friday February 5th, 2016
9:30 pm Movie: Chinese Zodiac - A globe-trotting adventurer uses high-tech gadgets to seek out priceless relics in this action-packed thrill ride starring the one and only Jackie Chan. Winner of the 2013 Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography. Directed by Jackie Chan and also stars Qi Shu and Xingtong Yao. (From Hong Kong, in English) (Action Adventure) (2012) M(V) CC **Premiere** 11:45 pm Movie: The Man Who Loves - The intriguing journey of a confused soul-searcher who tries to live up to the ideal of the perfect, loving relationship of his gay brother. Forty-year- old pharmacist Roberto is broken-hearted at the loss of his lover, but then later visits the same pain on the next woman with whom he becomes involved. Directed by Maria Sole Tognazzi and stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Monica Bellucci and Kseniya Rappoport. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) MA(S)
1:30 am Leopard Queen - Manana is a wild leopard living in Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa. She could kill a man with ease. Yet besides her sits John Varty, unarmed and unharmed, no bars, no cage. She gently brushes past him, almost touching. Today she will allow him to join her as a hunter, a privilege rarely bestowed on fellow leopards, let alone a human. John, a wildlife cameraman, has a unique friendship with this wild cat and has gained access to the mysterious world of one of nature's most enigmatic animals. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
2:30 am Shameless - Frank's laid-back approach to life at the burger bar makes him popular with customers and colleagues, but his boss Wesley is jealous of his success - and cooks up a scheme to get him fired. Karen and Mimi consider alternative parenting methods as they struggle to cope with Connor and Cilla's unruly behaviour, Shane has a surprising revelation as he searches for a missing cat, and Kelly tries to change Aidan's view of women. Stars David Threlfall, Tina Malone and Aaron McCusker. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
3:25 am Shameless - Marty befriends a Brazilian housemaid, and decides to rescue her from a life of servitude - using an unwitting Lillian's money. However, his deception has a string of dreadful consequences. Gloria is far from happy when Dom brings their birth mother Hazel back home for a surprise visit, while Billy tells Karen he has had enough of people taking advantage of him - so she recommends a self-help tape. Stars David Threlfall, Tina Malone and Aaron McCusker. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,D,L) CC
4:20 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, old fashioned fish and chips; fantastic fruit flavoured gels; soft slippery tofu made by Joo Pum Kim; chef Bethany Finn from Urban Bistro; and a country feast that's fit for a king. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:55 am Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook Melbourne Bitesize - Passionate food creator and writer, Rachel Khoo, uncovers Melbourne and the wider state of Victoria’s culinary wonders for the world to see. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Saturday February 6th, 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. (News)
5:30 am NHK World English News - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events. (News)
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin. (News)
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC
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 Figure Skating: European Championships - Features the Men’s and Pairs competition from the 2016 ISU European Figure Skating Championships from Bratislava, Slovakia. (Sport) CC **Sport Special**
3:35 pm Massive Moves - Military Mission - House-movers of North Dakota are enlisted to help a young military couple move their huge home 53 kilometres yonder. Can these hardy house moving handymen tackle flooded roads and torrential rain to deliver the home to its new plot? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm Massive Moves - Coastal Cruise - Ben and Jen Ford are serial ‘house movers’; buying unwanted homes, moving them, renovating them and then selling them for a profit. But their luck didn’t last, and a bad business investment caused them to lose everything. But now there’s hope. With loans from investors, the couple plan to buy and haul a stunning heritage home, with the help of movers, to an empty plot in Vancouver Island. It could be the answer to all their woes - but will their house arrive in one piece? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Saturday February 6th, 2016
4:25 pm China's Great Wall - Protecting The Dragon - The Great Wall of China is one of humankind's most magnificent achievements, with its story reaching back beyond historical times. The wall extends across peaks and valleys, torrential rivers and vast steppes. It is more than merely a defence, it is a symbol of a division between cultures, and it is key to our understanding of Chinese history and civilisation. (From Germany, in English and Mandarin) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) PG CC
5:20 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - William Roache - Actor William Roache has always known that his grandmother, Zillah Waddicor, ran a cafe in Alton Towers in the 1920s and 1930s, long before it became a theme park. But as William sets out to discover more about Zillah, he is astonished to find out that the cafe was a far more ambitious enterprise and that, while overcoming a challenging personal life, Zillah was a trailblazing entrepreneur. William also discovers that his great-grandfather James was also an innovative business person, dealing in some very unusual wares in late 19th century Blackpool. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **New Episode**
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 The Wonder Of Britain - Our Industrial Story - Julia Bradbury explores the wonder of Britain’s Industrial Revolution, a time that changed Britain and ultimately the world. Buried deep beneath the Yorkshire countryside, at the Caphouse Colliery, she finds the catalyst for this spectacular change and discovers how tough life was for Britain’s mining pioneers. Julia then examines the way we travelled by celebrating the age of steam at Hampshire’s Watercress Line. Later, she sees how the Industrial Revolution changed the way people had fun, first by experiencing the iconic Blackpool Tower and then by attending a football game at Sheffield’s Bramell Lane. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Movie: Chariots Of Fire - The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God, while Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. Winner of four Academy Awards in 1982, including Best Picture. Directed by Hugh Hudson and stars Ben Cross, Ian Charleson and Nicholas Farrell. (From the UK) (Drama) (1981) PG CC **Premiere**
10:50 pm RocKwiz - Russell Morris, Fiona Boyes & Frente - With a 2013 ARIA award and a recent album under his belt, Russell Morris is proof that you can be a legend in the 1970s and still be a popular and dynamic artist in 2014. Russell performs a song from ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ and is joined by Australian blues singer Fiona Boyes. 2014 marks 21 years since Frente released their debut LP, ‘Marvin The Album’. Founding members Simon Austin and Angie Hart perform ‘Ordinary Angels’, before Fiona and Russell close the show with a powerful version of the Howling Wolf blues standard, ‘Smokestack Lightning’. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(L) CC
11:50 pm Vikings - The Usurper - The fleet returns to Kattegat to find tragic circumstances await. Lagertha learns that her Earldom has been usurped and convinces Ragnar to travel to Hederby with her in an effort to reclaim her title. Ragnar causes great surprise when he announces the next raid, and the Seer has interesting prophecies for Rollo. (S.3,Ep.5) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(V) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 6 (2016)
Saturday February 6th, 2016
12:40 am Vikings - Born Again - Preparations for the Paris raid pick up pace, and Rollo ponders the Seer’s prophecy about his destiny. Kalf arrives in Kattegat to join the raid and the Viking fleet sails up the Seine and catches sight of Paris for the first time. Porunn and Judith both deliver children, and with new life there is also death. (S.3,Ep.6) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA(V) CC
1:35 am Vikings - Paris - The appearance of the Viking fleet causes panic among the population of Paris. The defence of Paris is in the hands of its Commander, Count Odo, who is confident that the city is prepared for the attack. The Emperor Charles, urged by his daughter Gisla, announces in Court he will remain in the city. The Vikings establish camp downriver from the city and plan their attack. (S.3,Ep.7) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
2:25 am Vikings - To The Gates! - The Viking army embarks and Paris goes into lockdown as the army prepares the defence, overseen by Count Odo. The Vikings are determined to make it through the gates of Paris and conquer the city; they will stop at nothing to succeed. (S.3,Ep.8) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(V) CC
3:20 am Vikings - Breaking Point - The Vikings go all out for a second assault on Paris. Recognising the desperate state of affairs for his city, Emperor Charles must make a difficult decision. In Wessex, Judith is compelled to make a difficult decision of her own. (S.3,Ep.9) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA(V) 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, spelt - the story of a grain that's been cultivated since ancient times; voluptuous nougat with Robert Rinaldi; mussels Belgian-style; and how to make the lightest gnocchi with chef Mirko Grillini. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:45 am Ebony Society - Vinnie and his friend Jonah spend their nights on the streets of South Auckland tagging and stealing. One night Vinnie has had enough. He tries to break away from his overbearing friend but is drawn back in when Jonah threatens and humiliates him. (From New Zealand) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) M(L)