Program Guide Week 11 Sunday March 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.
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
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 11 (2016)
Sunday March 6th, 2016
4:30 pm Voxwomen Cycling - The Voxwomen Cycling Show is an all-new cycling show created exclusively by women. Originally starting as a YouTube series, Voxwomen puts female riders in the spotlight, with racing news, tips and a behind the scenes insight into the women’s professional peloton and some of the sport’s most talented stars. (Cycling) CC
5:00 pm Cycling: Strade Bianche - The iconic dirt roads of the Tuscany vineyards are set to inspire some spectacular racing in this up-and-coming Spring cycling classic. Beginning and finishing in the historic city of Siena, the men's race covers a hilly 176km route with nine sectors and a total of 53km of dirt roads. (Highlights) (Cycling) (Rpt) CC
5:30 pm Tony Robinson's WW1 - In this fourth and final episode, Tony Robinson uses remarkable 3D photographs from the war to look at the final year of the conflict - 1918. After a lengthy stalemate in the trenches, the Western Front suddenly exploded into life. Germany risked everything with one final push for victory. But the Allies fought back. And, after four years of playing catch up, British tactics and technology finally defeated the German war machine. This is the story of how England finally won the First World War. (Final) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Jungle Atlantis: Angkor Wat's Hidden Megacity - Buried in the Cambodian jungle lie the lost remains of the great medieval city of Angkor - once the capital of one of the world's greatest civilisations. Today, only the great stone temples like Angkor Wat survive. But Angkor was once a teeming metropolis, full of life - the biggest city on Earth. Now, a team of archaeologists are using a revolutionary technology called lidar to reveal the true scale and splendour of this ancient megacity. Their ground-breaking new work explains why the world's greatest medieval metropolis was abandoned to the jungle. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:35 pm Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2016 - The 2016 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is set to sparkle and shine as SBS beams all the action and colour from the streets of Sydney into lounge rooms across Australia. In a special event broadcast, comedians Magda Szubanski and Tom Ballard will return as hosts, along with journalist and reporter from SBS 2’s The Feed, Patrick Abboud. This year television personality Faustina Agolley will join the three hosts, attending her very first Mardi Gras. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is one of the world’s largest, most high profile and much loved LGBTQI celebrations, providing an opportunity to commemorate a universal message of diversity, equal rights, pride and inclusion. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) CC **Mardi Gras Season**
10:40 pm Growing Up Trans - Just a generation ago, it was adults, not kids, who changed genders. But today, many children are transitioning too, with new medical options, and at younger and younger ages. This documentary takes viewers on an intimate and eye-opening journey inside the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their families. (From the US) (Documentary) PG(A) **Mardi Gras Season**
12:20 am The Case Against 8 - A behind-the-scenes look inside the historic case to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. The high-profile trial first makes headlines with the unlikely pairing of Ted Olson and David Boies, political foes who last faced off as opposing attorneys in Bush v. Gore. The film also follows the plaintiffs, two gay couples who find their families at the centre of the same-sex marriage controversy. Five years in the making, this is the story of how they took the first federal marriage equality lawsuit to the US Supreme Court. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC **Mardi Gras Season**
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Sunday March 6th, 2016
2:15 am Movie: Changing Sides - To save their marriage, Ariane and Hugo decide to exchange their lives for a year. She suddenly finds herself at the head of a construction equipment rental company and he tries to take on the role of a house-calling jewellery salesman. But is life really better when you live it on the other side of the bed? Directed by Pascale Pouzadoux and stars Sophie Marceau, Dany Boon and Antoine Duléry. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2008) (Rpt) M(L)
3:55 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
4:35 am The Kingdom Of Doug - A cult gathers in an ice-skating rink to commit mass suicide. At the eleventh hour a young woman called Josie begins to lose faith in Doug, her charismatic leader. (From Australia) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) M(A) CC
4:50 am Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Monday March 7th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
5:45 am France 24 Feature - News feature in English from France 24, Paris.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
2:00 pm Andre Rieu: Magic Of The Violin - Central to everything that André Rieu does - touring, recording, composing - has always been the violin. This concert features 18 unforgettable, uplifting melodies, personally selected, compiled and of course, played by Andre himself, accompanied by his own Johann Strauss Orchestra. Delight in movements from his popular orchestral works from the rousing 'My Way', to the divine 'Song to the Moon'. (From Australia) (Entertainment) (Rpt) G
3:35 pm The Lakes With Rory McGrath - Muncaster Castle - 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 11 (2016)
Monday March 7th, 2016
4:00 pm Coast - Rivers And Seas Collide - Coast continues with a journey around the great estuaries of Britain where 20 million people live, and a dazzling variety of animals thrive. The team visit the most dramatic waterways to discover surprising stories that emerge where rivers and seas collide. Nick Crane explores the wealth of wildlife and industry that are attracted to the Firth of Forth, the mighty estuary that feeds Edinburgh. To reveal the secrets that made this coastline famous for salt production, Nick must answer a deceptively tricky question: Why is the sea salty? (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:00 pm Living Black - Palm Island: After The Riot - 11 years after the Palm Island riots, residents are still fighting to have the police response recognised as excessive and racialised. 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 Poh's Kitchen On The Road - The King Of Islands - Poh’s road trip takes her to King Island, where she visits a dairy farm owned by Philip and Kelly Lancaster, and then tries her hand at milking. Next it’s off to the famed King Island Dairy to talk to master cheese maker Ueli Berger about the island’s renowned cheeses. Later, Poh uses the island’s wonderful cheddar cheese for a soufflé and an apple pie with a cheese crust to be topped off with a dollop of King Island cream. (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 The Brain With David Eagleman - What Is Reality? - Thirty years after Carl Sagan’s ground-breaking series on astronomy, the field of neuroscience is finally ready to have its cinematic picture taken. Working with neuroscientists and biophysicists, this documentary melds the very latest real-time and computer-generated images of the brain with cutting edge CGI and graphic technology to take viewers on the journey of a lifetime, to the very centre of their brains. Presented by neuroscientist Dr David Eagleman whose polymathic mind, compelling turn-of-phrase and exciting multi-disciplinary approach has earned him respect - and fans - the world over. (Part 1 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC **New Series Premiere**
8:35 pm Flying To The Ends Of The Earth - The Himalayas - Former Royal Marine Arthur Williams took up flying to rediscover his spirit of adventure after he was paralysed in an accident. In this three-part series, he flies to some of the remotest parts of the planet to find out how people survive and thrive in places only a plane can reach. This episode, Arthur heads to Nepal to see how small aircraft are transforming the nation's way of life, meeting a family whose fortunes are about to be transformed by the arrival of a major airstrip, and joining the air-traffic controllers overseeing Lukla airport's hazardous landing strip. (Part 1 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC **New Series Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Monday March 7th, 2016
9:30 pm Bear Grylls' Mission Survive - In the penultimate stretch of their journey, the four remaining contestants must find and eat the fruits of the forest, carefully separating nutritious treats from any potentially deadly dinners. After that, they endure another stormy night and face their most extreme challenge yet - crossing a 200ft ravine one by one on a rope. Bear also tests their ability to start a fire using only bamboo poles, knives and flints, before deciding which three he will take through to the Mission Survive final. (S.1,Ep.5) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) 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 - The nephew of one of the gang's former associates is murdered, and Libano grows increasingly paranoid when he learns that members of his group have been operating a loans racket and selling drugs without his consent. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (S.1,Ep.11) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) MA(V,D) **New Episode**
11:55 pm Romanzo Criminale - Libano's paranoia spirals out of control, as Freddo turns his back on the criminal underworld and makes a fresh start with his girlfriend Roberta. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (Final) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) MA(S,D) **Final**
1:05 am Legally Brown - Nazeem Hussain hosts this comedy series, parodying many aspects of Australian culture, including race relations, local and international politics and pop culture. This week, ‘The Hollywood Arab’ gives a cooking lesson, there’s a scandal in the Muslim Shore household, and Imran Farook displays his psychic abilities in ‘Spirit Time’. Meanwhile, the white intervention is enforced in ‘Flip World’, and Nazeem tackles antisocial behaviour in his latest experiment. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
1:35 am Legally Brown - The Prince of Mumbai has become a restaurateur and offers an indecent proposal to unsuspecting couples on dinner dates. A focus group gives their feedback on some unusual fake products. The Indian Action Hero takes on a litterbug, Bollywood style. Uncle Sam hits the streets ready to reignite the republic debate and get rid of that pesky Queen. Another royal, Prince Harry, has come to Australia to party on a schoolies style gap year, and is introduced to some Aboriginal locals. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,L,D) CC
2:10 am RocKwiz - Linda Bull & Black Joe Lewis - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda's historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia program that will brighten up your night. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
2:55 am 24 Hours In Emergency - Duty Of Care - War veteran Douglas, 94, is brought into King's College Hospital with breathing difficulties by his youngest daughter and full-time carer Sylvie, while 97-year-old Hector's airway is at risk of collapsing and his blood pressure is dangerously high. The program also meets 69-year-old Steve, who had to give up his job as a plumber four years ago following a road accident. He's on the ward seeking treatment for a fractured shoulder after falling off a chair. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Monday March 7th, 2016
3:50 am Gok Wan: Made In China - British fashion consultant, author and television presenter Gok Wan travels to China on a mission to uncover what it means to be ‘Made In China’. Gok visits factories churning out mass produced clothing at rapid speed and we watch his amusing attempts to retrace his Chinese heritage. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:50 am Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Tuesday March 8th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
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 Wagner's Ring: A Tale Told In Music - The Rhinegold - In this four-part series, Emeritus Professor Heath Lees vividly reveals the complex workings at the heart of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen - its leitmotifs, relationships and transformations. (Part 1 of 4) (From Australia) (Arts) G
2:40 pm My Father's Truck - 10 years old Mai Vy skips school to help her father with his passenger truck for hire. Outside the classroom she learns the way things really are in the world. (From Vietnam, in Vietnamese) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) PG(A)
2:55 pm Night Shift - Salote, an airport cleaner starts another long night shift. She keeps her head down, does her job and gleans her survival from what others leave behind. No one would usually spare her a second glance. (From New Zealand) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Tuesday March 8th, 2016
3:10 pm Wainwright Walks - The End of the Road - Starting at the highest and most remote overnight spot of the whole walk, Julia Bradbury sets out on the final stage. Robin Hood's Bay is the goal, but first she must complete the North York Moors and walk through Eskdale, before getting a magical first glimpse of the North Sea. The tranquil woods of Littlebeck and the clifftop finale provide ample opportunity to reflect on a great adventure and the enduring legacy of the uniquely passionate Alfred Wainwright. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) G CC
3:40 pm Stephen Hawking's Future Universe - Designer Human - Stephen Hawking and his team investigate how breakthroughs in technology are being applied to human beings, not only for more effective repairs and replacement body parts, but also for upgrading the brain. The team travel to Oxford to test a radical new innovation that uses electrical stimulation of the brain to improve maths ability. Then they explore how ligament damage, which affects over 400,000 people in the US alone, is being tackled with advanced regenerative techniques. (Part 5 of 6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:35 pm SBS Flashback - Lee Lin Chin takes a nostalgic journey through the SBS archives highlighting some of the best station idents that SBS has produced. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) G
4:40 pm Storm City - Earthquake - Without warning, the earth can quiver, destroying towns and leaving entire regions crippled. Earthquakes are impossible to accurately predict, leaving millions across the world unaware of the destruction they could potentially face. Host and adventurer Ben Fogle teams up with earthquake expert Reggie Des Roches to examine three recent earthquakes: Haiti, Italy and Japan. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (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 On The Road - Too Much Coffee - Poh is in Melbourne to find out why this city takes its coffee so seriously. So many factors have influenced the growth of Australia’s coffee culture and Poh finds it's all on show here in Melbourne’s back streets. She meets barista Claude Sawaya who runs her through the do’s and don’ts of a good coffee, and later makes her own affogato. To top it all off, Poh creates her lime and hazelnut coffee cupcake, the ultimate cake to have with your coffee. (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 Continental Railway Journeys - Vienna To Trieste - Armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo travels the Habsburg imperial line from Vienna across the awe- inspiring Semmering Pass, a handmade railway line blasted through the Alps. His journey takes him through a patchwork of nations which a century ago formed part of the Austro- Hungarian Empire. Along the way he encounters a pre-Cold War spy and hears for himself about the concert that caused a riot in 1913. His destination is the Adriatic port of Trieste. (S.4,Ep.2) (From the UK) Documentary Series) (class tba) CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Tuesday March 8th, 2016
8:30 pm Insight - Love Transformed - How does it feel when the person you love decides to change gender? Insight looks at the unique and dramatic challenge of changing gender within a relationship. We talk to people about being the partner or child or parent of someone who comes out as trans. How does this revelation transform their love? Hosted by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
10:00 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:30 pm The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest (Part 2) - The thrilling conclusion to this Emmy Award-winning television drama based on the Millennium Trilogy finds computer hacker Lisbeth Salander confined in a prison hospital after being shot and critically injured. Set to face trial for attempted murder upon her recovery, Lisbeth must uncover the shocking truth that lies at the tangled heart of the intrigue that surrounds her. Reluctantly accepting the help of Mikael Blomkvist, she must prove her innocence while confronting powerful enemies and her own mysterious past. Stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Series) (Part 2 of 2) MA(V) **Final**
12:15 am Movie: Let The Right One In - Twelve-year-old Oskar is bullied at school and at home tends to retreat into his own violent fantasies. Oskar's life changes when he makes friends with the mysterious and unkempt 12-year-old Eli. However, when locals start falling victim to a series of gruesome murders, many drained of their blood, Oskar starts to put two and two together and realises Eli might just be exactly what she seems. Directed by Tomas Alfredson and stars Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson and Per Ragnar. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Horror) (2008) (Rpt) MAV(V,N)
2:20 am Orfeo Ed Euridice - This film version of Gluck’s masterpiece is performed entirely on location in and around the environs of the famous Baroque Theatre at the Cesky Krumlov Castle in the Czech Republic, to mark the 300th anniversary of the composer’s birth. This is not a film of a staged opera production for a public audience, it is an opera production designed specifically for film, with outstanding sets and production values. Counter tenor Bejun Mehta sings the role of the torn main character and acts as artistic advisor, making for an involving and impeccably performed opera. (From Germany, in Italian) (Opera) (Rpt) G
3:45 am One Born Every Minute - A ground-breaking documentary series looking at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit. Dan met Kerry five years ago and they both admit their first date was a disaster. They tend to express their love through banter and digs at each other. What they lack in romance they make up for in practicality. Kerry has prepared 84 colour co-ordinated baby outfits; each washed and ironed four times. She says that if she isn’t fully prepared for something she panics. But when their baby's heart-rate drops in labour, it's Dan who starts to worry. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:40 am Compulsion - Awakening to the experience of his first romantic connection, Ian’s trust in girlfriend Kelly is thrown into doubt by rumour. As his emotions swing between aggression and tenderness, he feels compelled to react. (From the UK) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Tuesday March 8th, 2016
WESTERN AUSTRALIA ONLY
12:15 am Movie: Let The Right One In - Twelve-year-old Oskar is bullied at school and at home tends to retreat into his own violent fantasies. Oskar's life changes when he makes friends with the mysterious and unkempt 12-year-old Eli. However, when locals start falling victim to a series of gruesome murders, many drained of their blood, Oskar starts to put two and two together and realises Eli might just be exactly what she seems. Directed by Tomas Alfredson and stars Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson and Per Ragnar. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Horror) (2008) (Rpt) MAV(V,N)
2:20 am One Born Every Minute - A ground-breaking documentary series looking at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit. Dan met Kerry five years ago and they both admit their first date was a disaster. They tend to express their love through banter and digs at each other. What they lack in romance they make up for in practicality. Kerry has prepared 84 colour co-ordinated baby outfits; each washed and ironed four times. She says that if she isn’t fully prepared for something she panics. But when their baby's heart-rate drops in labour, it's Dan who starts to worry. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
3:15 am Compulsion - Awakening to the experience of his first romantic connection, Ian’s trust in girlfriend Kelly is thrown into doubt by rumour. As his emotions swing between aggression and tenderness, he feels compelled to react. (From the UK) (Short) (Drama) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Wednesday March 9th, 2016
EASTERN STATES (NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS)
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 - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news.
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 UEFA Champions League - Wolfsburg v Gent - Live coverage of the Round of 16, 2nd Leg, from VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany. (Football) CC
9:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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 - English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news. (News)
6:00 am UEFA Champions League - Wolfsburg v Gent - Live coverage of the Round of 16, 2nd Leg, from VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany. (Football) CC
8:30 am Weatherwatch And Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
QUEENSLAND
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 UEFA Champions League - Wolfsburg v Gent - Live coverage of the Round of 16, 2nd Leg, from VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany. (Football) CC
8:00 am Weatherwatch And Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.
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.
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Wednesday March 9th, 2016
NORTHERN TERRITORY
5:00 am UEFA Champions League - Wolfsburg v Gent - Live coverage of the Round of 16, 2nd Leg, from VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany. (Football) 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.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
3:30 am UEFA Champions League - Wolfsburg v Gent - Live coverage of the Round of 16, 2nd Leg, from VfL Wolfsburg Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany. (Football) CC
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events.
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.
ALL MARKETS REJOIN
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 A Short History Of The Highrise - An ingeniously constructed interactive documentary, this short film tours 2500 years of 'vertical living', from the Tower of Babel to turn-of-the- 20th Century New York City tenements to luxury skyscrapers in modern Shanghai. (From Canada) (Arts) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Wednesday March 9th, 2016
2:25 pm Andreas Ottensamer - A Portrait - Andreas Ottensamer rose up through Austrian symphonies and is now the solo clarinet with the Berlin Philharmonic. Don't miss this intimate profile of a truly gifted instrumentalist to celebrate his solo album 'Portraits'. (From Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) G CC
2:50 pm Polarised - In a series of escalating pranks, 12-year-old Beth enlists the help of her younger brother and the family dog in order to snare an older man. ( From Australia) (Short) (Comedy) (Rpt) G 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) (Rpt) CC
3:30 pm Insight - Love Transformed - How does it feel when the person you love decides to change gender? Insight looks at the unique and dramatic challenge of changing gender within a relationship. We talk to people about being the partner or child or parent of someone who comes out as trans. How does this revelation transform their love? Hosted by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
4:30 pm Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero - Wallace In The Spice Island - The comedian Bill Bailey continues his journey, retracing the footsteps of Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace by heading to the Indonesian archipelago of the Moluccas, formerly known by the nickname of the Spice Islands. There Bill encounters boggle-eyed tarsiers, monkeys with Mohican hairstyles and spectacular birds of paradise on his mission to understand how Wallace devised the theory of evolution independently of Charles Darwin. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (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 On The Road - Wild Beef - This episode Poh's road trip takes her to WA's remote East Kimberley - cattle country. On arrival, Poh enjoys the full-on outback cattle experience at Home Valley Station, something she's always dreamt of. Famed as a location used by Baz Luhrmann in the film, 'Australia', Home Valley Station is run by the traditional owners and Poh gets down and dirty immediately by taking part in her first muster. Tara Johnson, an apprentice chef at the Home Valley kitchen, cooks sirloin steak on an open fire, using local bush ingredients to create a great dish that celebrates her home. (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 Walking Through History - The Norman Conquest Of Pembrokshire - Starting at St. David Cathedral on the West Pembrokeshire coast - visited by William in 1081 - Tony Robinson’s walk follows the stunning Pembrokeshire coastal path southwards before heading inland to discover what made the area so attractive for Norman and Flemish settlers. Tony discovers the ghost border between the two cultures and the Norman castles that sought to pacify the rebellious Welsh. As he heads south, Tony looks at the differences between the fertile land to the south of the invisible border before heading towards the coast at Manorbier Castle. (S.3,Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Wednesday March 9th, 2016
8:30 pm 24 Hours In Emergency - Every Minute Counts - Staff at St George's Hospital tackle one of their most dramatic emergencies when 60-year-old rail worker Alan is airlifted to the helipad after being hit by a high-speed train. A CT scan reveals he has suffered multiple fractures and loss of blood flow to his right arm. Without circulation he will lose the limb, so the medical team tries everything to save it, including complicated surgery. Meanwhile, 95-year-old Betty is brought in after experiencing breathing difficulties at home, and retired engineer James, 63, has a nasty cut to his head and weakness in his arms following a tumble down the stairs. (S.6, Ep.11) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A) CC **New Episode**
9:30 pm Vikings - Mercy - Ragnar tells Floki of the heavy price he has paid for his actions but as Floki remains a prisoner, a mysterious visitor to Ragnar counsels mercy. Intrigue prevails at the French Court as Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo, but can't escape the contempt of his new bride. Bjorn must fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness but will he survive the threat that Erlendur and Kalf are sending his way? Stars Travis Fimmel, Alyssa Sutherland and Clive Standen. (S.4,Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama Series) (class tba) 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 Do I Sound Gay? - Why do some people 'sound gay' but not others? Why are gay voices a mainstay of pop culture but also a trigger for bullying and harassment? Following a break up with his boyfriend, journalist David Thorpe sets out on a quest to unravel a linguistic mystery…all his life, like many gay men, Thorpe has felt self-conscious about his stereotypically un-macho voice. But what are its origins? And why is there such a stigma attached to 'sounding gay'? As Thorpe consults with everyone from speech therapists to public figures to complete strangers, he unpacks complex cultural questions with wit, verve and intelligence. (From the US) (Documentary) M(S,L) **Mardi Gras Season**
12:25 am Movie: Shirin In Love - Love has no borders is the premise of this charming Iranian- American romantic comedy. Shirin is a young Iranian-American living in a large Iranian community in LA with her overbearing mother and empathetic father. Despite being engaged for years to a successful Iranian doctor, Shirin finds herself breaking tradition when she falls in love with a mysterious young man who lives in a lighthouse in California. As her secret unravels and cultures clash, Shirin discovers what it ultimately means to be true to herself. Directed by Ramin Niami and stars Nazanin Boniadi, Riley Smith and Amy Madigan. (From the US, in English and Farsi) (Romantic Comedy) (2014) PG **Premiere**
2:20 am Movie: The Regatta - Fifteen-year-old Alex lives alone with his dad, enduring relentless physical and emotional violence. To escape from this daily life, Alex rows on the Meuse river, and has only one obsession: to win the Belgian Singles Championships at any cost. Sergi, his coach, and Muriel, the young girl he's in love with, try to help Alex rediscover the human values he has lost. Directed by Bernard Bellefroid and stars Joffrey Verbruggen, Thierry Hancisse and Sergi López. (From Belgium, in French) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M(A,L,S,V)
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Wednesday March 9th, 2016
4:00 am World War One's Tunnels Of Death - Earthquaking The Ridge - Archaeologists at WWI's biggest archaeological dig at Messines in Belgium discover German tunnels - evidence of an underground war. A camera is lowered down a flooded German mineshaft to look for remnants of this subterranean battleground because on one night here, nineteen bombs were detonated beneath German strongpoints killing 10,000 German soldiers in seconds and creating the biggest explosion that the world had ever seen. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Thursday March 10th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Taking On The Chocolate Frog - This remarkable Australian series challenges ex- criminals to perform the award-winning play 'The Chocolate Frog', and follows the process from rehearsal to final performance in front of a live audience of A-list actors and theatre critics. (Part 1 of 3) (From Australia) (Arts) M(L,D)
3:00 pm Living Black - Palm Island: After The Riot - 11 years after the Palm Island riots, residents are still fighting to have the police response recognised as excessive and racialised. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS/NITV Production) (Rpt) CC
3:30 pm The Real White Queen And Her Rivals - Bestselling author Philippa Gregory presents a convincing portrait of three women at the very centre of the War of the Roses. At the centre of this turbulent feud were: Elizabeth Woodville (the White Queen), the wife of Edward IV; Margaret Beaufort (the Red Queen), the mother of King Henry VII; and Anne Neville, the daughter of the Earl of Warwick and wife of Richard III, England’s most notorious king. The three women were caught up in a whirl of conspiracy and bloodshed, and their wishes and hopes were as critical as the aspirations of the principal men. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Thursday March 10th, 2016
4:30 pm Ned's Head - Ned's Head follows the investigation of a human skull, shrouded in mystery and controversy. It is allegedly the long lost skull of legendary Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, stolen over 30 years ago. The skull was given to a team of Australia’s best forensic scientists at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine who, using state of the art technology, discover the skull's true identity. The investigation reopens the mystery of what happened to Ned Kelly's body after he was hanged, and in solving the mystery of Ned's Head, the team discover much more than the skull's identity. (Commissioned by SBS) (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 Poh's Kitchen On The Road - Chocolate Cake - While Poh loves to bake a cake what she loves even more is to decorate it, and this week she’s off to Perth to meet Rochelle Adonis, a woman who has decorated cakes for clients like the British and Saudi royal families. Inspired by Rochelle’s beautiful work, Poh decorates a wedding cake using her own hand-made sugar flowers to produce a truly stunning cake that any bride would be delighted to have. Poh finishes by creating her fudgy pink forest cake with chocolate trees which she presents to her friend Emmanuel Mollois. (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 - The Pleasure’s All Mine - Acclaimed cook and food writer Rachel Khoo gets re-acquainted with her home-town of London and its exciting lifestyle and fantastic food. In the series finale, Rachel seeks out some of London’s luxurious treats, including champagne high tea in Mayfair, and she whips up some delectable recipes to try at home. (Final) (From the UK) (Food Series) G CC **Final**
8:00 pm Food Safari Fire - In the series finale, Maeve embraces the ingenuity of the home-made barbecue, exploring the remarkably adaptable 44 gallon drum used in the Kimberley as a smoker for barramundi and in Jamaica to cook jerk chicken and pork, as well as various parts of fridges, wheelie bins and lawnmowers welded into cooking devices. There’s even a car boot BBQ, a homemade Cypriot kleftiko oven and a Samoan umu feast. (Final) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC **Final**
8:30 pm What's The Right Diet For You? - It is time to see if personalised dieting will work in normal life. The volunteers have been given one of three diets to follow - based on their genes, their hormones and their psychology. But now they are back at home, trying to stick to their personalised diets with all the stresses and temptations of real life. Dr Chris van Tulleken and Professor Tanya Byron discover how our genetic makeup can make temptation difficult to resist, how understanding the brain reveals what makes us comfort eat, and what science can tell us about why we make disastrous food choices. (Part 2 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Thursday March 10th, 2016
9:35 pm The Bridge - Saga has been forced to take a leave of absence from the investigation and her old colleague Rasmus Larsson takes her place. Freddie Holst is desperately searching for Jeanette, who is carrying his unborn child. Freddie contacts the police, while Henrik demands that Saga return to the investigation. Together, Saga and Henrik finally realise the connection between the victims. Meanwhile, the investigation of Saga’s mother’s death is complete. Will she be convicted of murdering her mother? (S.3,Ep.9) (From Denmark & Sweden, in Danish & Swedish) (Drama Series) M(A) **New Episode**
10:40 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
11:10 pm I'm A Stripper - Boylesque - Boylesque T.O. is Canada’s premiere all-male burlesque troupe. This talented group of dancers, actors, and performance artists has been busting their buns to put male nudity and sexuality back centre-stage where it belongs. Their diversity and openness to different expressions of sexuality and body types is well renowned. A Boylesque show is guaranteed to leave you hot under the collar, howling with laughter, and screaming for more! (Part 2 of 3) (From Canada) (Documentary Series) M(S,N) **New Episode**
12:00 am Movie: Carancho - Sosa is an ambulance-chasing lawyer who operates as part of a gang who try to swindle insurance companies with fake accident claims. Rookie paramedic Luján is blind to the scams, but when she falls into bed with Sosa, she is drawn into his violent world of shady dealings and non-existent ethics. Winner of four Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards in 2011, including Best Film. Directed by Pablo Trapero and stars Ricardo Darín, Martina Gusman and Carlos Weber. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Thriller) (2009) (Rpt) MAV(D,V)
1:55 am Who Do You Think You Are? - Jerry Springer - London-born talk show host Jerry Springer's attempts to retrace the steps of his grandmothers, who were both victims of the Holocaust. In a painful and moving investigation, Nazi documents reveal their fate in shocking detail. Jerry traces their journey, first to the ghettos and then to the death camps. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
2:55 am First Crossings - Buller River - In the season finale, New Zealand explorers Kevin Biggar and Jamie Fitzgerald retrace the great journey of pioneers Thomas Brunner and his guide Kehu down the Buller River in 1846. (From New Zealand) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:45 am Marco Pierre White's Kitchen Wars - The contest reaches its climax as the four remaining couples compete for the title, confronting their toughest challenge to date. To triumph, they must serve their finest menu to 28 demanding diners in less than two hours - and with Marco keeping a close watch on proceedings, both the cooking and service must be to the highest possible standards. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
4:40 am Auschwitz On My Mind - Follows the journey of Roy, a 17-year-old Israeli teenager, trying to win the affection of a girl from his class while they both travel in Poland with their school between Holocaust memorials and death camps. (From the Israel, in Hebrew) (Short) (Rpt) PG
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Friday March 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.
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 Fonko - Francophone West Africa - This captivating series explores the musical revolution taking place in Africa, defining a new generation and illustrating how music plays a huge role in Africa’s economy. This episode looks at world play, language and cultural barriers. (From the UK, in French and English) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) PG CC
3:00 pm NITV News Week In Review - NITV National News features the rich diversity of contemporary life within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, broadening and redefining the news and current affairs landscape. (An NITV Production)
3:30 pm Shane Delia's Spice Journey - Shane Delia’s enthusiasm for food and culture comes together in this ten-part series, as the award-winning chef takes a culinary journey into Middle Eastern cuisine. Shane heads to his homeland, the old Phoenician outpost of Malta where the aromatics and spices of the Middle East mingle with European traditions of the Mediterranean. From there, he follows Phoenician trade routes across the sea to Lebanon and the ancient port city of Tripoli, famous for its seafood, souks and sweets. (S.1,Ep.1) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Friday March 11th, 2016
4:00 pm Shane Delia's Spice Journey - Shane Delia's culinary journey into Middle Eastern cuisine continues as he explores the souks of Tripoli. There he learns how food traditions of the ancient port city have been shaped by centuries of trade and travellers. Shane then heads home to create his own modern day Tripoli banquet of samke harra, mougrabieh and traditional ice cream. (S.1,Ep.2) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Julie Sawalha - English actress (Ab Fab's Saffy) Julie Sawalha’s roots are Huguenot (French Protestant) on her mother's side and Jordanian on her father's. Although her knowledge of her family tree is scant, and she has never talked to her mother about her ancestors, she quickly begins investigating her Huguenot heritage. (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 On The Road - The Far, Far North - On Poh's final road trip, she's in Far North Queensland and luckily she has her friend Elton along with her as a guide. Elton's father’s people are the Tablelands Yidinji and on the banks of the beautiful Barron river on the Atherton Tablelands they make Poh feel like part of the family as they catch and cook one of their favourites - the local eel. Poh discovers that many of Elton's family love Asian flavours in their cooking and she is inspired to make an Asian style salad that features smoked eel and jelly fish. (Final) (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 - Unfinished Business - In this episode of Mythbusters, Adam and Jamie tackle four tall tales sent in by viewers. Can playing video games arm you with real world skills? Can you disable a spy car courtesy of home-made road spikes? Can you derail a grenade detonation simply by getting a grip? And can you really do the miracle gun- magazine change from the movies? The guys leave no stone unturned as they crank the action up to 11! (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Lost Kingdoms Of South America - The Stone At The Centre - Deep in the Bolivian Andes at the breathtaking height of 4000 metres stands Tiwanaku, the awe inspiring ruins of a monolithic temple city. Built by a civilisation who dominated a vast swathe of South America, it was abandoned 1000 years ago. For centuries it has been a mystery how a civilisation flourished at such an altitude. Dr Jago Cooper finds evidence of an ancient people with an amazing understanding of their environment and whose religion was based on collective effort and ritual beer drinking - but why they vanished remains a mystery. (Part 2 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
9:30 pm Movie: Léon: The Professional - Léon, a professional assassin, reluctantly shelters Mathilda, a 12-year-old girl, after her parents are murdered. He takes her under his wing, and the two go on the run. But Mathilda wants revenge on the killers, and she soon discovers that Léon can teach her how to exact it. Winner of Best Film at the 1995 César Awards. Directed by Luc Besson and stars Jean Reno, Gary Oldman and Natalie Portman. (From France, in English) (Thriller) (1994) MA(A,V) **Luc Besson Season**
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Friday March 11th, 2016
11:55 pm Movie: Hemel - A promiscuous young woman struggles with her emotions when the one man she cares deeply about, her equally restless father, finally finds true love. Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by Sacha Polak and stars Hannah Hoekstra, Hans Dagelet and Rifka Lodeizen. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch) (Drama) (2012) (Rpt) MA(N,A,S,L)
1:25 am West Of Memphis - Filmmaker Amy Berg tells the story of the fight to stop the state of Arkansas from executing an innocent man. Beginning with an examination into the police investigation into the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, Berg brings to light new evidence surrounding the arrest and conviction of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley. All three were teens at the time and lost 18 years of their lives after being wrongly convicted and imprisoned. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(A) CC
3:55 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce Australia has to offer. In this episode, the Niagara cafe in Gundagai; Sultan's Turkish delights in Melbourne; ladies fingers grown by a Vietnamese Australian farmer; and Cuban families get together to celebrate with food, rum and cigars. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am 37o 4 S - Today, in Tristan da Cunha, 270 people live on this small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Teenagers Nick and Anne have known each other since their birth, and have been lovers since childhood. (From France, in English) (Short) (Rpt) G
4:45 am Dance Me To The End Of Love - Mary and John are a contemporary dance duet, a husband and wife team, who have been dancing together for the past seven years. Today marks the lead-up to their last dance. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) M(L,S)
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Saturday March 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 FEI Equestrian Jumping World Cup - Highlights of the FEI World Cup Jumping series 2015/2016 Western European League from Helsinki, Finland. (Sport) CC
3:00 pm Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Joanna goes on a fishing trip with the sea cucumber divers of the far north; and Maeve meets the most passionate eggplant grower ever in Carnarvon, Western Australia. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 pm Massive Moves - Family Farmstead - A family in central Saskatchewan calls in Anderson Building Movers, to truck their newly purchased dream home more than 76 kilometres on some of the province's roughest roads. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:55 pm Massive Moves - Huge Hacienda - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. In Florida, a couple hire Modern Building Movers to ferry their two story Spanish-style home down a busy waterway and through the busy streets of Palm Beach. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Saturday March 12th, 2016
4:20 pm Who Were The Greeks? - Classicist Dr Michael Scott uncovers the strange, alien world of the ancient Greeks, exploring the lives of the people who greatly influenced our modern culture. Travelling across Greece today, Michael visits ancient cities and battlefields, great ruins and wild countryside, all in his search to uncover how the ancient Greeks thought and lived. What he finds is that ancient Greece was a place of strange and downright outrageous customs and beliefs, inhabited by a people who could be as brutal as they were brilliant. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) PG CC
5:25 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Nigel Havers - Actor Nigel Havers is usually cast in upper-class roles, but his roots turn out to be very different. Following his mother's line, Nigel travels to rural Cornwall to discover a tale of illegitimacy worthy of a period drama. Pursuing his father's side, Nigel finds himself in Colchester learning about a Victorian man who made good but ended up losing everything. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Coasts Of Ireland - Belfast And The North - With over 1500 kilometres of impressive cliffs, stunning natural beauty, and traditional lifestyles, Ireland is truly the Emerald Isle. From the traditional pubs in Dublin to the friendly dolphin of Dingle Harbour, from the sturdy Connemara horses and tiny Rathlin Island to the Titanic's sister ship in Belfast, this series takes a very personal look at the country and people of Ireland. (Final) (From Germany & Ireland, in German) (Documentary Series) G CC **Final**
8:30 pm Movie: Shine - Inspired by the true story of Australian piano prodigy David Helfgott, this film examines his journey from a childhood dominated by an overbearing father to his nervous breakdown as a young adult. Years later he would return to the piano and to popular acclaim in concert halls around the world. Directed by Scott Hicks and stars Geoffrey Rush in his Oscar-winning role. Also stars Noah Taylor, Sonia Todd and Armin Mueller-Stahl. (From Australia) (Drama) (1996) PG(A,V) CC **Aussie Season**
10:25 pm RocKwiz - Jens Lekman/Sophia Brous/Gurrumul - 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 Swedish songwriter and musician Jens Martin Lekman, critically acclaimed Melbourne singer Sophia Brous, and Indigenous Australian musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
11:25 pm Borgen - Decency In The Middle - This Danish drama series follows the intricate and complicated lives of the politicians, media spinners and reporters who feed off their triumphs and failures in 'Borgen' (the Castle) - the nickname for Denmark's parliamentary building. In the first episode, Denmark is preparing for parliamentary elections and Birgitte Nyborg, facing her first election as party leader, decides at the last minute to head in her own direction. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(S,L,A)
SBS Program Guide – Week 11 (2016)
Saturday March 12th, 2016
12:30 am Borgen - Count To 90 - Birgitte Nyborg is undeniably the winner of the election, doubling her party's seats in parliament. Focus now turns to the negotiation of alliances and the forming of a new coalition government. Turbulence and surprises ensue, and Birgitte's election win begins to look more like a loss. Katrine is going through hell, but continues her dedication to her work. And in addition to losing his job, Kasper is losing his grip. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(S,L)
1:35 am Borgen - The Art Of The Possible - After only a few short months as prime minister, Birgitte Nyborg has negotiated her first finance bill into place. But before the final ratification, several members of parliament withdraw their support. Ousted politician Michael Laugesen is in a new position as a newspaper editor and is out to get Nyborg. And while Kasper finds a new job, Katrine is still extremely vulnerable as she experiences yet another shock. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S)
2:40 am Borgen - 100 Days - Television journalist Katrine Fonsmark gets the scoop of her life when an anonymous informant contacts her with important security policy information. The pressure is on prime minister Birgitte Nyborg to kill the story, but she decides not to intervene. In the process, Katrine finds herself in some intense situations and runs into problems with her boss, but in the middle of the turmoil help appears from an unexpected source. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,L) CC
3:45 am Borgen - Men Who Love Women - With the support of her Minister of Trade, Birgitte puts forth a proposal for gender quotas on Danish companies' boards of directors. The proposal meets resistance both in and out of government - and the country's most powerful businessman gives Birgitte an ultimatum that could have serious consequences. Meanwhile, Katrine turns down an offer of help to take better care of herself, and Kasper gets into a muddle with the ladies. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(S)