Program Guide Week 16
Sunday April 10th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
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 16 (2016)
Sunday April 10th, 2016
4:00 pm Cycling: Tour Of Flanders Highlights - Highlights of the 2016 Tour of Flanders. Featuring the world's elite cyclists race through 19 Flemish hills, partly cobbled, covering a total of 264 kilometres. (Cycling) CC
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 - Narrated by Liam Neeson, this landmark documentary examines the Easter Rising and the subsequent events that led to the creation of an independent Irish state and, indirectly, to the start of the breakup of the British Empire from an international perspective. This three-part series places the events of the Rising in true historical, political and cultural context as the precursor to an independent Irish state and the disintegration of colonial empires. (Part 1 of 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
7:30 pm Egypt's Lost Queens - Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt - from the realities and artefacts of everyday life to the remarkable leadership and influence wielded by women whose levels of freedom were unique in the ancient world. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm Vietnam: The War That Made Australia - Bodycount - This is the story of the Australian Army Training Team (Vietnam) who, from 1962 to 1972, fought shoulder-to-shoulder with the Vietnamese army and became the most decorated unit in Australian military history. Told through the testimony of unit veterans and the Vietnamese with whom they fought and fought against, this series shines a new and dramatic light on Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. (Part 2 of 3) (SBS Production) (From Australia) (Documentary Series) M CC **New Episode**
9:30 pm Inside Heston's World - The entire Fat Duck restaurant land in Australia and prepare for opening day. With just three weeks before they serve their first ever Australian diners, the team must settle into their home and welcome and train new staff. The unfamiliar environment and the unfinished restaurant cause stress and strains in the lead up to the opening. For Heston, things don’t go to plan as he announces an online ticket ballot only for scalpers to run off with hundreds of prized seats. (S.1 Ep.2) (From Australia) (Food Series) M(L) CC **Encore**
10:30 pm Terror In Little Saigon - Searching for the assassins behind a reign of terror that targeted Vietnamese-American journalists, PBS's FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate a series of unsolved murders and attacks, uncovering a trail from American cities to jungles in Southeast Asia. (From the US, in English & Vietnamese) (Documentary) (class. tba) CC
MOVIE: 11:30 pm Bitter Victory - Clovis Cornillac and Christian Clavier shine in this morality tale about a naive architect who aligns himself with a mayoral contender in the hopes that an election victory will grant him social recognition and political favours. Winner of Best Actor at the 2009 Sarlat Film Festival (Clovis Cornillac). Directed by François Favrat and also stars Sami Bouajila and Michel Aumont. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M (V,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Sunday April 10th, 2016
MOVIE: 1:25 am The Magic Kitchen - Sex and the City meets The Iron Chef. A sassy comedy about three girls on the lookout for love (or sex) in modern day Hong Kong. Boasting some of Hong Kong's best-known film stars. Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2004 Golden Horse Awards. Directed by Lee Chi-Ngai and stars Sammi Cheng, Nicola Cheung and Andy Lau. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Romantic Comedy) (2004) (Rpt) PG
3:15 am Death: A Series About Life - Life After Death - Faced with death, we search for meaning and hope. Only a few find the biological explanation sufficient, and in all societies dating back to the Neanderthals, there have been notions and stories of what happens to us after death. In this programme we look into how we ritualise death, and how these rituals reveal what we believe happens after we die. We travel the world to find an enormous diversity in how societies deal with death. It seems that there lies a deep need in humankind to believe that death is not the end, that there is a supreme power. But there is a life after death? Philosophers and scientists give their thoughts. (Part 2 of 5) (From Norway, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) 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, a visit to a native Australian rainforest to look for bunya nuts; fruit gelato from Pompei's Gelateria; the low-down on happy hens and their eggs; and an all-American Thanksgiving feast. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:55 am Po & Co. Bitesize - Poh & Co. invites you into the always delicious world of acclaimed cook, artist and lover of life - Poh Ling Yeow. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Monday April 11th, 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: Gala - Live In Amsterdam - Directly from the capital of his home country, from Amsterdam in The Netherlands, comes a recreation of the legendary palace of Schönbrunn for a concert of Viennese favourites, waltzes, polkas, and music with a distinctly Dutch flavor.Stars include the beautiful Australian soprano Mirusia. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Music) (Rpt) G CC
3:00 pm The Lakes With Rory McGrath - 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 16 (2016)
Monday April 11th, 2016
3:30 pm The World From Above - Spain: Formentara to Ibiza Town - This aerial journey starts on the east coast of Formentera, a tiny Mediterranean island renowned for its peaceful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and nude sunbathing. A short stretch of water separates Formentera with its larger sister island, Ibiza - the destination for millions of young tourists keen to enjoy its famed nightlife. From the second largest town, San Antonio, follow the spectacular coastline to Ibiza's northernmost point, the lighthouse at Portinatx. Following a string of holiday resorts, the journey ends at the island's historic capital, Ibiza Town. (S.3,Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm Coast - The Explorers' Coast - The team discovers untold tales of explorers around our shores, and far beyond, including a stop-off in Australia. In Cornwall, Nick Crane marvels at the colour illustrations of 19th-century artist William Daniell. Mark Horton reveals the story of Scottish explorer and adventurer Lachlan Macquarie, who established and named Australia. Tessa Dunlop investigates the hidden history of the Pilgrim Fathers, and Andy Torbet teams up with a group of fish-counting scientists in Scotland. We also follow the struggles of modern-day explorers competing in an extraordinary race to row around the British Isles. (Part 3 of 6) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Living Black - Ntaria To Nashville - Australia's leading Indigenous current affairs program. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS/NITV Production) 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 Italian Food Safari - Tonight, we join professional rock fisherman at dawn to learn why so many Italians are drawn to the sea to fish for dinner. Chef Robert Castellani shows Guy an ingenious way of baking snapper and explains why Sicilians put a coin in the mouth of the fish. Luciana Sampogna demonstrates taralli, while Fred Pizzini shares his recipe for duck ragu which the whole family enjoys alfresco with some of the family's wines. (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 Secrets Of The Brain - Who Will We Be? - Dr Eagleman journeys into the future, and asks what’s next for the human brain, and for our species. Mother nature has evolved a brain that is able to rewire itself according to its environment, which means that as technological advances continue apace, technology is on a crash course with biology. (S.1 Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC **Final Episode**
8:35 pm Royal Navy School - As the recruits enter the fifth week of their training, two are pushed to their limits and struggle to keep their heads above water. (S.1 Ep.4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (class. tba) CC
9:35 pm Sex Diaries - Gigolos - From women looking for a more satisfying boyfriend experience, to men who enjoy being beaten up, this is a warm-hearted study of the complex lives of modern gigolos. Personal trainer Joe has just decided to become a male escort, but so far all his calls have come from men. Latvian Ivo is one of Britain’s most successful straight male escorts. Now he’s diversified his offering to couples. Commitment-phobe Ian has been escorting part-time for four years. (S.1 Ep.2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(S,N,L) CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Monday April 11th, 2016
10:30 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:00 pm Romanzo Criminale - Sorcio gives up the names of Dandi, Freddo, Buffoni, Fierolochio and Scrocchiazeppi to the police and they all land in jail. Scialoja is worried at the trial as it all hangs on the testimony of a known heroin addict, while Dandi and Freddo each hatch a plan to ensure they will not spend their lives behind bars. (S.2 Ep.9) (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama Series) MA(D,V)
12:05 am Romanzo Criminale - It is now 1989 and Buffoni and Scrocchiazeppi are released from prison, but the realities of life back home hit them hard and they set about settling some old scores. Freddo leaves his hideout in Morocco and heads back to Rome after Buffoni kills his brother Gigio, while Scrocchiazeppi demands two billion lira from Dandi. (S.2 Ep.10) (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) MA(D,V)
MOVIE: 1:10 am REC 2 - A group of teenagers break into a quarantined zone that has been besieged with demon-possessed zombies. The teenagers film the subsequent blood bath with camcorders, Blair Witch-style. Meanwhile, a trigger-happy SWAT team shoots anything that moves. Winner of four Spanish Gaudí Awards in 2010, including Best Visual Effects. Directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, and stars Jonathan D. Mellor, Manuela Velasco and Óscar Zafra. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Horror) (2009) (Rpt) MA(H,V,L)
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 - A Few Good Men - With 91 cameras filming around the clock, this series returns with a brand new episodes, offering unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest Emergency departments, at King's College Hospital. This episode, the King’s medical team deal with challenges ranging from a critically-injured dad to an aggravated prisoner. Staff nurse Graeme has been at King’s for three years after spending time working in Afghanistan. Graeme is punched and bitten by an aggravated prisoner who’s been brought to Resus for treatment. The team have to restrain their patient before they can give him the care he needs. Then critically-injured 59-year-old father-of-two Tony is rushed in by helicopter medics after being badly hurt in a head on road traffic collision and becoming trapped in his van. (Series Return) (From the UK) (Documentary) M(A,L) (Rpt) CC
4:25 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food around. In this episode, wild barramundi in the Gulf of Carpentaria; Thai food in Kings Cross; Greek food in Adelaide; and a look at the Cocos Malay community in Geraldton, WA. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Britten's Endgame - In commemoration of the centenary of Benjamin Britten's birth, this documentary examines final opera in conjunction with the original story by Thomas Mann and the film by Luchino Visconti. Focusing on Britten's obsession with the novel, and the film, as inspirations for his final opera, it will also explore the parallels between Britten's personal story and the original by Mann. It looks at his complex and ambiguous relationship with his partner, the tenor Peter Pears, and some of his young proteges, and includes interviews with Bjorn Andresen, Robert Huguenin and the relatives of Mann's original. (From the UK) (Documentary) (class tba)
3:00 pm Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize - Join Adam Liaw as he revisits the highlights from his Scandinavian food adventures. (From Australia) (Food) CC
3:05 pm Tracks And Trails - Dublin - Radio host, John Murray, visits the Phoenix Park in the heart of Dublin and takes in all the interesting parts of the biggest city centre park in Europe. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016
3:35 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
4:30 pm Wildest Islands - Hebrides - Land Of Legends - Just off the coast of Scotland, the Hebrides are made up of more than 500 islands with thousands of wild species. Over 35,000 Grey seals choose one small beach to give birth. On the Isle of Rum, Britain’s largest land mammal, the red deer, prepares for the annual rut, while Golden eagles patrol the skies anticipating their next meal. For thousands of years, people have battled with the Hebridean elements – including the world’s third largest whirlpool with a roar which can be heard up to 16 kilometres away. (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 Italian Food Safari - Tonight, chef Stefano Di Pieri shows Guy how he uses blood oranges to make a kingfish carpaccio with shaved fennel. In Adelaide, butcher Tony Marino from the Central Market invites us to join his family for an Abruzzese banquet with porchetta on a spit and the most unusual way of serving polenta. And pastry chef Alexandra Rispoli shows how to mix and cook fragrant pistachio biscotti. (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 - Barcelona to Mallorca - Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo returns to Spain to trace the early 20th-century roots of the Spanish Civil War, which divided his Spanish family and sent his father into exile. On his travels, he is trampled underfoot at the bottom of a Catalan people steeple and learns to make the perfect paella. And he discovers a beautiful art nouveau Palace of Music with an emotional history. (S.4 Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG 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)
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)
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016
10:30 pm Mammon - The Descent - Peter has found the connection between his brother’s and Aage Haugen’s suicides. Both were in possession of paintings with references to the child offering in the Bible; both were afraid something awful would happen to their own children and both committed suicide on the same date - October 22nd. Peter is sure that someone pushed them to suicide and that the paintings were a scream for help. At the same time, Aftenavisen and Peter are trying to find out how financier Tom Lied so quickly rose to become one of Norway’s wealthiest men. (S.1,Ep.3) (From Norway, in Norwegian) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,V,L)
11:35 pm Mammon - The Treaty - Peter is starting to see that his brother was involved in even bigger brutalities than suicide, and someone is trying to warn Peter about what happened. Peter believes several people may find themselves in his brother’s situation, but they are too afraid to reveal themselves. Peter and Aftenavisen suspect a conspiracy that reaches in to the inner corridors of power within finance, politics and media. To find answers, Peter has to find the mysterious whistle blower and get to the bottom of what happened 25 years ago. (S.1,Ep.4) (From Norway, in Norwegian) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,V,L)
MOVIE: 12:45 am Me Two - Aging 80s pop icon Gilles Gabriel is riding off the success of a terrible one-hit- wonder, while Jean-Christian Ranu is miserable in his job at a global investment bank. Their paths collide when Gilles steps in front of Jean-Christian's car one day, and is instantly killed. In the days following, Jean-Christian realises Gilles' spirit has entered his head and has a lot to say. Directed by Nicolas Charlet and Bruno Lavaine, and stars Daniel Autiel, Alain Chabat and Marina Foïs. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2008) (Rpt) M (S,V,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD)
2:20 am The Hunter - A boy goes missing in the icy wilderness, feared taken by wolves. A hunter undertakes a journey to find the boy; dead or alive. As the hunter tracks the boy into the mountains, he discovers that his instincts can no longer be trusted. Here, far from civilisation he must make decisions that will forever change his relationship with the wilderness he has always feared. (Australia) (Short Film) (Animation) (Rpt) PG
2:30 am Rockwiz - Shellie Morris & Ross Wilson - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda's historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia program that will brighten up your night. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:20 am Bino - A thrill-seeking albino boy who is forced to realise an essential truth through a bizarre encounter. (Short Film) (Rpt) PG
3:35 am One Born Every Minute - Andy and Nina thought they'd long left nappies and sleepless nights behind them. With their children Danielle and Lewis becoming increasingly independent, they'd just started to get their own lives back again. They all got the shock of their lives when Nina announced she was pregnant with twins. Meanwhile, Jonathan met Laura when he randomly sent her a message on a social networking site. Three months later she fell pregnant. Having developed gestational diabetes, Laura is booked in for an early induction and the couple prepare for a long wait. Jonathan gets on Laura's nerves with his almost constant chatter. But when their baby's heartbeat drops and Laura is rushed to theatre, Jonathan's joking around is quickly replaced by overwhelming concern. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
4:30 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Wednesday 13th April** **Live**
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 CENTRAL STATES (SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY)
2:20 am Rockwiz - Shellie Morris & Ross Wilson - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda's historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia program that will brighten up your night. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:15 am Bino - A thrill-seeking albino boy who is forced to realise an essential truth through a bizarre encounter. (Short Film) (Rpt) PG
2:20 am The Hunter - A boy goes missing in the icy wilderness, feared taken by wolves. A hunter undertakes a journey to find the boy; dead or alive. As the hunter tracks the boy into the mountains, he discovers that his instincts can no longer be trusted. Here, far from civilisation he must make decisions that will forever change his relationship with the wilderness he has always feared. (Australia) (Short Film) (Animation) (Rpt) PG
3:25 am Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food around. In this episode, Japanese seaweed from Tasmania; Mediterranean-Australian cuisine; an organic wheat farm and liquorice factory; and a feast for Chinese New Year. (S.3 Ep.2) (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Wednesday 13th April** **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 16 (2016)
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2:20 am The Hunter - A boy goes missing in the icy wilderness, feared taken by wolves. A hunter undertakes a journey to find the boy; dead or alive. As the hunter tracks the boy into the mountains, he discovers that his instincts can no longer be trusted. Here, far from civilisation he must make decisions that will forever change his relationship with the wilderness he has always feared. (Australia) (Short Film) (Animation) (Rpt) PG
2:30 am UEFA Champions League - Live coverage of the UEFA Champions League 2015-2016. (Sport) CC **Wednesday 13th April** **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 16 (2016)
Wednesday April 13th, 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 Martin Amis On Britishness - Filmmaker Mark Kidel profiles arguably the most provocative and controversial author of his generation, Martin Amis. Amis gives vent to his increasingly incisive and often bitingly critical views on his home country and its relations with the rest of the world, notably the United States. Kidel puts Amis in the context of a great British literary tradition and explores how his views on national character are absorbed into his work. (From the UK) (Documentary) 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 Burma: Nature's Lost Kingdom - A unique expedition to discover whether Burma is home to iconic animals, rapidly disappearing from the rest of the world. Wildlife filmmakers Gordon Buchanan and Justine Evans, along with a team of scientists, head deep into the mountains of western Burma. They hope to find a shy sun bear and two of the world's rarest and most beautiful cats: the Asian golden cat and the clouded leopard. Undercover filming in a border town known as the 'Las Vegas of the jungle' leads to a shocking discovery. (Part 2 of 3) (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 16 (2016)
Wednesday April 13th, 2016
6:00 pm Italian Food Safari - This episode celebrates the tradition of preserving the best in season. Maeve meets Pietro Demaio whose book 'Preserving the Italian Way' has been a bestseller. In Adelaide, Pat D'Onofrio and Lina Verrilli grow and cure their own olives; and Claudio Ferraro shows how to make pastry sfogliatelle with fine layers of pastry filled with ricotta. Later, Guy spends a few winter days with the Momesso family making salami. (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 - Starting in Wuxi, Michael joins the Qin family reunion where 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on ‘Tomb Sweeping Day’. He journeys to the plain of the Yellow River, joins a million pilgrims at the shrine of ancient Goddess Nuwa who made the first people from the yellow mud of the Yellow River; travels back in time to learn of the origins of the Chinese state and China's first writing on oracle bones, before returning to the temple fair for a ceremony to give thanks to the ancestors. (S.1 Ep.1) (From the UK, in English & Mandarin) (class. tba) **Series Premiere**
8:30 pm Indian Wedding Race - Three young Indian-Australians navigate the politics and pitfalls of finding a partner in a new country. As tradition meets romance and parents meet potential suitors, these distinctive stories provide a unique insight into the challenges facing many young migrants in Australia. Can arranged marriages still work, or are Indian- Australian parents out of step with modern India? (From Australia & India, in English, Hindi & Punjabi) M(L) CC **New Series Premiere**
9:30 pm Vikings – Portage – (S.4 Ep.8) Due to fast tracking of this series, a synopsis is currently unavailable for this episode. Please check Media Centre closer to the air date. **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 Isis: British Women Supporters Unveiled - A 12-month extensive undercover investigation into the British women who support ISIS. Investigating their activities on social media and infiltrating their clandestine meetings, the undercover reporter discovers the identities of some of the leading female ISIS sympathisers in Britain, who are urging Muslims to abandon democracy and travel to Syria to join ISIS. Whilst careful not to incite acts of violence, the ideology propagated by the women is considered ‘extremely dangerous’ by legal and counter-terrorism experts. (From the UK) (Documentary) M(A) CC
11:55 pm Farewell - This compelling French spy thriller tells the true story of little-known KGB Colonel Sergei Grigoriev. Growing increasingly disillusioned with the Soviet government during the darkest days of the Cold War, the veteran Russian spy turns double agent and leaks state secrets to the West via the ear of French businessman, Pierre Froment. Directed by Christian Carion and stars Emir Kusturica, Willem Dafoe and Guillaume Canet. (From France, in French, English and Russian) (History) (2009) (Rpt) M (A,L) CC
2:00 am Elementary Particles - Based on Michel Houellebecq's novel Atomised, the film tells the story of two half-brothers, Michael and Bruno, who struggle to deal with their issues relating to sex and love. Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Oskar Roehler and stars Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Ulmen and Franka Potente. (From Germany, in German and English) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MA (A,S)
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Wednesday April 13th, 2016
4:00 am Doomsday - Purgatory - In March 1916 at the battle of Verdun, Captain Charles De Gaulle is wounded by a bayonet and forced to surrender to German forces. It's a bitter moment for the battle-hardened officer. His time as a German POW shapes his impressions of Germany, and will have a profound impact on his stance during World War II and right into the post-war era. Meanwhile, Herman Goering makes reconnaissance flights over the battlefield of Verdun and downs a number of enemy aircraft. He's fighting the 'chivalrous war' in the air. Would their later actions have been different, had their WWI experiences have taken an alternative shape? (From Germany, in German & English) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Thursday April 14th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Simon Schama: Shakespeare And Us - This England - Simon Schama explores the life and times of William Shakespeare to shed a new and fascinating light on some of the greatest plays ever written. In this episode, Schama explores how, in his history plays, Shakespeare created a vision of England that still rings true today. Against the backdrop of the Reformation, Shakespeare began to dramatise English history and the English character in a new and unprecedented way. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) PG CC
3:10 pm Living Black - Ntaria To Nashville - Australia's leading Indigenous current affairs program. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS/NITV Production) (Rpt) CC
3:45 pm Bazaar - Zanzibar - Brianna Barnes explores Zanzibar’s exotic streets and visits an art gallery selling Tinga Tinga paintings - canvases painted in the style of the famous 1960s Tanzanian artist, Edward Said Tinga Tinga. Next Brianna explores Stone Town’s antique shops and checks out a collection of classic Persian chests. Then Brianna checks into the ‘Baraza’, a hotel designed to resemble the Sultan’s palaces which once occupied the island, before indulging in a relaxing ‘Singo’ body scrub at a day spa – which involves a therapeutic treatment of cloves, sandalwood and aromatic flowers. (From the UK) (Travel) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Thursday April 14th, 2016
4:15 pm Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize - Join Adam Liaw as he revisits the highlights from his Scandinavian food adventures. (From Australia) (Food) CC
4:20 pm Secret History Of Our Streets - Caledonian Road - Caledonian Road starts next to King's Cross station and from its beginning, the street has been resolutely working class. But the people of 'the Cally' have held their community together despite being challenged by powerful outside forces as well as a reputation for being a bit rough around the edges. When a new high speed rail station was set to demolish communities and homes in King's Cross London, the residents fought back and won. Includes includes fascinating and passionate accounts from residents both past and present, discover the stories behind the changing faces of this remarkable street. (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 Italian Food Safari - In a beautiful house in the Adelaide Hills, chef Salvatore Pepe cooks perfect bistecca served with white beans. Guy shares his recipe for fresh pasta and Andrew Cibej makes a spinach, ricotta and potato-filled ravioli. Maeve is surrounded by almond blossom in South Australia, visiting Munno Parra Downs, and Guy joins Melbourne sweets queen Marianna Di Bartolo as she folds fresh almonds into her luscious soft nougat. (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 - Adam masters the art of making traditional Danish Smørrebrød in Copenhagen, before travelling to the west coast to Bork Havn to learn how Vikings lived and ate. Next Adam’s in Stockholm, Sweden in the kitchen of Michelin star chef Niklas Ekstedt, who’s combined the Viking diet and pre-electricity heating to invent his own style. Adam visits everyday Swedes hosting a new project called Hoffice, a cutting-edge culture-changing idea turning residential spaces in Stockholm into shared work spaces. (S.1 Ep.3) (Cooking) G CC **New Episode**
8:00 pm Gourmet Farmer - Festivale - Matthew Evans has been planning to build a commercial kitchen but the cost is prohibitive. His friend Ross tells him about a caravan fitted out with a commercial kitchen that is for sale on Bruny Island. The mobile kitchen would also be great for Matthew’s other venture; making and selling foods in markets and festivals around Tasmania. Festivale, Tasmania’s biggest food fair, is looming and the caravan would be perfect. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm Inside Heston's World - The Fat Duck Melbourne opens its doors to the Australian public for the first time. Serving dishes such as Snail Porridge, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and Botrytis Cinerea, Heston's success lies in the hands of his Australian diners. As the first critics come to review the Melbourne restaurant, back in England, Heston is looking to the future of the English Fat Duck and masterminding a brand new dining experience. (S.1 Ep.3) (From Australia) (SBS Production) (Cooking) M(L) CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Thursday April 14th, 2016
9:30 pm The Last Panthers - In present-day, Naomi tries to track down well-known diamond dealer Sol Meyer. It's too late when she discovers the diamonds were inside Zlatko's dog - when she finds him, the dog is dead and the diamonds are gone. Zlatko's intentions are to kill Dragan; Adrian goes into hiding. With no more leads, Khalil is onto a new case and discovers that his brother is related to smuggling activities. (S.1 Ep.3) (From France, in English, Serbian & French) M CC **New Episode**
10:30 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:00 pm Chubby Chasers - Over the last 50 years, the luscious curves and soft bodies once so popular on women have disappeared and in their place is beauty that is sharp, hard and, crucially, thin. But why did the beauty ideal change? And when? ‘Chubby Chaser’ follows filmmaker Jeff Sterne as he finds out what happened to "big girl beauty", and his coming out as what he calls a “Chubby Chaser” in a world that is shocked by his love for fat and even considers him a pervert. (From Canada, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(N) CC
MOVIE: 11:55 pm Oldboys - When senior Danish soccer player Vagn is stranded during a team trip to Sweden, a young stranger offers to drive him to the team’s next stop. What Vagn doesn’t know is that his new friend is an ex-con driving a stolen car. Nominated for two Danish Bodil Awards in 2010, including Best Film. Directed by Nikolaj Steen and stars Kristian Halken, Robert Hansen and Laura Christensen. (From Denmark, in Danish and Swedish) (Comedy) (2009) (Rpt) M (S,L)
1:45 am Who Do You Think You Are? - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - Having always felt a close connection to the sea, interior designer and television personality Laurence Llewelyn- Bowen wants to discover how far back his seafaring roots go. He also wants to know if there is any truth behind a legend that his family is descended from wealthy squires whose lands were nefariously stolen. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:45 am 24/7 Wild - An Elephant's Tale - Filmed from her very first moments, newborn African elephant Maya has arrived in Samburu National Reserve right on time. It is the best time of year to be an elephant in Samburu. The rains mean there is enough food and water for all the elephants that call it home and this year there has been a baby boom. But Maya's herd has been hit hard by poaching and her young, inexperienced mother has no older relatives to guide her. This fascinating documentary follows Maya to see if she will survive her first crucial days. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G
3:45 am The Journey Of Mankind With Eddie Izzard - Mum's Line - Actor and comedian Eddie Izzard sets out on an incredible personal quest to follow the route of his ancestors in a 200,000-year migration from Africa to Europe. Becoming the first human ever to trace his genes’ journey, this spectacular global travelogue starts with a sample of Eddie’s DNA. Scientists then plot the exact path his distant cousins took. It’s an entertaining, unpredictable journey through Namibia, Cameroon and Djibouti in Africa, up into Arabia and onwards, finally arriving in the UK, where his family has been since the 1640s. (Part 1 of 2) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Friday April 15th, 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 Smart Secrets Of Great Paintings - Les Baigneurs By Seurat - With this work, the painter invents the pointillism and, behind the peaceful banks of the Seine, seizes by his technique the economic and social upheavals of a time which dedicate themselves without Limit in the religion of the progress. (Ep.3) (From France, in English) (Documentary) G CC
2:30 pm Colour Theory - From the northernmost tip of far north Queensland, Teho Ropeyarn's bold prints have traversed Australia, winning awards and representing the distinctive culture of the Torres Strait Islands. (S.2 Ep.3) (From Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) G CC
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 16 (2016)
Friday April 15th, 2016
3:30 pm Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Celebrated chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia in this new 10-part series. Luke's trip begins in Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos. Exploring the morning market, he finds everything from the unusual to the bizarre. Here Luke cooks a traditional steamed fish in front of local traders, before heading to Vientiane's most famous noodle restaurant to prepare one of Lao's staple dishes, Laap Moo. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Lao) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. Luke heads north to Laos' 'food capital', Luang Prabang, where he explores the city's fresh produce markets and unique cottage industries, trying his hand at making buffalo patties in the rain. At the Nam Khan River, a tributary of the Mekong, Luke learns to fish the river with a father and son team before cooking them lunch on the river's bank. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Lao) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - David Baddiel – British comedian and author David Baddiel goes in search of his industrialist Jewish family's roots in Russia's Kaliningrad. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG 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 Italian Food Safari - Guy hunts rabbit with chef Daniel Airo-Farula, while Maeve visits Stefano Manfredi on the Central Coast where he has planted a vegetable garden full of Italian produce ready for a classic minestrone. In Melbourne, Adelina Pulford shows Guy how to make the silkiest creamy panna cotta with prosecco, while Italian expatriate Aldo Cozzi and his coffee roaster Geroge Sabados explain the rules of enjoying good Italian coffee. (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 Rome: The World's First Superpower - Total War - In 400 BC, Rome is 300 years old and has conquered its nearest neighbours, the Etruscans. The Republic is now a seemingly invincible city state, until a sudden and cataclysmic event turns everything on its head. Larry discovers how Rome was attacked by the Gauls in the Battle of Allia during a war that was to last three years. The city survived, but only just, and the leaders resolved to never come so close to destruction again. To find out what happened next, Larry heads to Erice, an ancient citadel on the beautiful island of Sicily, before going to Tunisia. (Part 2 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
8:25 pm Mummies Alive – The Hero of Herculaneum - The Hero of Herculaneum investigates one of the most famous disasters in human history: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. In 1982, archaeologists excavating the original beachfront at Herculaneum found 300 mummified skeletons, buried under volcanic ash. One was armed to the teeth and laden with gold and silver. Contributions from leading experts in Roman history will investigate his fate. (S.1 Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary) M CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Friday April 15th, 2016
9:20 pm Rise of the Machines - Ultimate Dragster - Shawn Langdon is racing to become World Champion of the Top Fuel Dragster, but last year's champion Antron Brown, is hot on his heels. The two battle it out in a series of head-to-head races. Uncovering the engineering breakthroughs within this phenomenally fast machine reveals surprising stories of how its technology evolved, inspired by extraordinary lessons from nature and history. (S.1 Ep.7) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC
10:15 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: 10:50 pm Perfect Sense - One evening, chef Michael meets epidemiologist Susan, who despite their scars from their past, find themselves falling in love with each other. But as their love strengthens, so too does a pandemic which is steadily robbing the world's population of sensory perceptions. First to go is the sense of smell. Next is taste. But as the disease spreads across the world, so too does the realisation that the human race will always adjust, will always adapt, and without love - there is nothing. Directed by David Mackenzie, and stars Ewan McGregor and Eva Green. (From the UK) (Drama) (2011) (Rpt) M(S,L) CC
12:30 am Corman's World - This is the story of the low budget, shock-horror and B-movie maestro who spawned a whole generation of American film talent. They all line up to tell anecdotes and reminisce on their formative experiences under Corman’s protective wing; Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese, Peter Fonda, Joe Dante, Ron Howard, Jonathan Demme and Bruce Dern are among the stars to contribute. Although Corman’s films were never tasteful and always cheap, he is a central figure in American movie history and this documentary is an entertaining and amusing paean to the films and to the man who has resolutely remained true to his roots outside of the mainstream and firmly within the exploitation movie genre. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
2:10 am Murundak - Songs Of Freedom - A journey into the heart of Aboriginal protest music following The Black Arm Band, a gathering of some of Australia’s finest Indigenous musicians, as they take to the road with their songs of resistance and freedom. From the concert halls of the Sydney Opera House to remote Aboriginal communities of the Northern Territory, murundak brings together pioneering singers including Archie Roach, Bart Willoughby and the late Ruby Hunter, and a stellar lineup of emerging Indigenous talent including Dan Sultan, Shellie Morris and Emma Donovan. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Aboriginal) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (L)
3:40 am Trafficked - The Reckoning - In 1995, Ning was a 13-year-old girl when she was trafficked to Australia from Thailand and sold to a Sydney brothel. But the Australian man who imprisoned Ning for ten days and who forced her to have sex with over one hundred men was never publicly identified or arrested. With the help of former policeman Chris Payne, Ning is now determined to discover the man's identity and to bring a civil action against him in an Australian court for the psychological damages she suffered. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:45 am I Love Hooligans - We enter the world of a homosexual hooligan. Football is what he lives for. His sexual orientation is a well-kept secret. As a hooligan, his club is everything to him. (From Belgium & the Netherlands, in Dutch) (Short Film) (Animation) (2013) (Rpt) M(D,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Saturday April 16th, 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 Figure Skating: World Championships – Ladies and Pairs - Live coverage of the 2016 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, Massachusetts. Figure skaters compete for the title of World Champion in men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pairs and ice dancing. (Sport)
3:35 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Nitin Ganatra - Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra moved to England from Kenya when he was just three years old. Now, Nitin has questions about his identity and wants to investigate why his family left Kenya, along with why they emigrated to Africa from India in the first place. The trail leads Nitin to Gujurat, his family's ancestral home. Along the way, Nitin makes an emotional and shocking discovery about his mother's family. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Biography) (Rpt) G CC
4:40 pm Monster Moves - Titanic Train Trek - Each week, teams of movers race against time to move monstrous structures: mammoth mansions, tall towers, supersize ships, colossal cathedrals, impossible icebergs, massive machines, historic halls, long loads, huge hotels, No structure is off limits. This episode, a team of British engineers attempt to haul two historic A4 Pacific steam locomotives more than five thousand miles across the Atlantic. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Saturday April 16th, 2016
5:30 pm The Real King Solomon's Mines - The story of real life quests after some of history's greatest legends. From the Nazis' search for the Holy Grail, to the Americans who hunted for pirate treasure in Vietnam; from the true story of the crystal skulls to the mystery of King Solomon's mines - this series uncovers the truth behind some of the most fabulous, romantic and deranged treasure hunts in modern history. (From the UK) (Documentary) (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 Who Do You Think You Are? - Nitin Ganatra - Eastenders star Nitin Ganatra moved to England from Kenya when he was just three years old. Now, Nitin has questions about his identity and wants to investigate why his family left Kenya, along with why they emigrated to Africa from India in the first place. The trail leads Nitin to Gujurat, his family's ancestral home. Along the way, Nitin makes an emotional and shocking discovery about his mother's family. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Biography) G CC
MOVIE: 8:40 pm The Thin Red Line - In 1942, Private Witt is a U.S. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small South Pacific island. Discovered by his commanding officer, Sergeant Welsh, Witt is forced to resume his active duty training for the Battle of Guadalcanal. As Witt and his unit land on the island, and the American troops mount an assault on entrenched Japanese positions, the story explores their various fates and attitudes towards life-or-death situations. Starring Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, George Clooney, Nick Nolte, and Adrien Brody. (From the US) (Movie) (1998) M CC **War Season**
11:45 pm RocKwiz - Deb Conway/Passenger/Archie Roach - 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 guests this week include Deborah Conway, a stalwart of the Australian music scene for 30 years, British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg (aka Passenger), and one of Australia’s most loved and admired Aboriginal singer/songwriters, Archie Roach. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M CC
12:45 am Bosch - 'Tis The Season - Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring recruit Julia Brasher catches his eye, and departmental politics heat up, Bosch will pursue justice at all costs. Stars Titus Welliver and Annie Wersching. (S.1,Ep.1) (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(V,L) CC
1:40 am Bosch - Lost Light - A routine traffic stop lands a suspect who poses a lethal new threat, while Bosch and J. Edgar pursue a promising lead in the bones case. Bosch locks horns with Deputy Chief Irving over his ongoing court battle, just as his relationship with Brasher picks up. And murder suspect Raynard Waits makes a startling confession about Bosch's cold case. Stars Titus Welliver and Annie Wersching. (S.1,Ep.2) (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (S,LA) CC
2:25 am Bosch - Blue Religion - After the young victim in the bones case is identified, Bosch and J. Edgar are pulled into the troubled world of the boy's family. As Bosch's own trial escalates, his romance with Brasher takes a turn. And an intense confrontation with Raynard Waits forces Bosch to rethink everything. Stars Titus Welliver and Annie Wersching. (S.1,Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 16 (2016)
Saturday April 16th, 2016
3:20 am Bosch - Fugazi - The bones investigation uncovers the family's dark past. As Bosch's court case reaches a climactic verdict, he gets caught up in a dangerous field trip with Waits, who may be setting him up. A stunning turn of events leads to a frantic citywide manhunt, and Bosch is back on the hot seat. Stars Titus Welliver and Annie Wersching. (S.1,Ep.4) (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A(V) CC
4:10 am Bosch - Mama’s Boy - The LAPD kicks into high gear in the search for killer Raynard Waits. The escapee hides out in his aging mother’s home and begins to plan his next move. Deputy Chief Irving bars Bosch from the task force because he has attracted too much publicity. Bosch turns his attention back to trying to unravel the mystery of what happened to Arthur Delacroix, but Waits has Bosch in his sights and begins a bloody game of cat and mouse with him. (S.1,Ep.5) (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,L) CC