Program Guide Week 13
Sunday March 20th, 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 13 (2016)
Sunday March 20th, 2016
4:00 pm Cycling: Milan-San Remo Highlights - The Milan-San Remo is the first major classic of the 2016 European season. The annual cycling race between Milan and Sanremo in the north west of Italy is the longest of the professional one day races and is a test of endurance early in the season and is regarded as the ‘sprinters classic’ because of its relatively flat course. (From Italy, in Italian) (Sport) 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 Dan Snow: Last Heroes Of D-Day - The concluding part of historian Dan Snow's major two-part series, tells the powerful and heroic stories of those who risked their lives on the beaches of Normandy, to save the world from Nazi Germany. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) PG(V) 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 Egypt - Chaos - In one of Saqqara's last pyramids, Joann uncovers evidence of famine as the young Egyptian state suffers a worsening climate; Egypt is plunged into the dark ages and civil war. Joann tells the story of small-town leaders rising through the ranks and those who fought in the bloody battle; she reveals how Canaan settlers tried to infiltrate; how pyramids were reserved for Egypt's kings and queens; and the great ousting by Theban rulers who lead the way for Egypt's largest Empire. (S.1 Ep.2) (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC **New Episode**
8:35 pm Rome: What Lies Beneath - Dan Snow attempts to use the latest satellite technology to reveal the secrets of the Roman Empire. Together with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak, Dan sets out to identify and then track down lost cities, amphitheatres and forts in an adventure that sees him travel through some of the most spectacular parts of the vast empire. Cutting-edge technology and traditional archaeology help build a better understanding of how Rome held such a large empire together for so long. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
10:20 pm Netanyahu At War - FRONTLINE traces the stormy history of the United States-Israeli relationship through the eyes of Obama and Netanyahu, two men with fundamentally different views of the world. For Netanyahu, Obama’s vision of the Middle East threatened Israel’s existence. Told through riveting footage and interviews with political insiders in Jerusalem and Washington. (Part 1 of 2) (From the US) (Documentary) (Class. tba) CC **New Series Premiere**
11:20 pm Tale of Two Thieves: The Great Train Robbery - August 1963. Sears Crossing, Buckinghamshire. Fifteen men pull off “The Great Train Robbery”, netting today’s equivalent of 45 million pounds. Over 50 years after the heist, one of the robbers, Gordon Goody, has finally agreed to go fully on record and reveal all the unknown facts about that fateful night and his life of crime, including the identity of the mythical Ulsterman. (From France) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A, L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Sunday March 20th, 2016
MOVIE: 12:40 am The Anarchist's Wife - A moving drama about the undying love and suffering of a couple affected by the Spanish Civil War over several decades. Manuela is left behind when her husband Justo fights for his ideals against Franco's Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War. When he disappears for many years, Manuela never gives up hope of seeing him again. Directed by Marie Noelle and Peter Sehr, and stars María Valverde, Juan Diego Botto and Ivana Baquero. (From Spain, in Spanish and French) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M(L,S,V)
2:45 am How To Build A Bionic Man - In this science special, specialists in artificial intelligence, artificial organs and prosthetics group together to see whether they can build the ultimate artificial human. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:40 am Miniature Britain - Discover nature at its most incredible as stunning new technology takes us up close and personal into a world that’s usually hidden from view. The programme travels to some of the most ‘quintessentially British’ landscapes and uses the latest portable microscopic camera to reveal the amazing details that are too small to see with the naked eye. From the tiny structures on feathers that allow birds to fly, to special hairs that let bees pollinate flowers. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:40 am The External World - An award-winning animation from the highly imaginative mind of David O'Reilly. In a universe of absurdity, a boy learns to play the piano. (From the US) (Animated Short) (Rpt) M(A,S,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Monday March 21st, 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 Movies - In his latest special, popular violinist Andre Rieu performs some of the best-loved movie soundtracks with his distinct twist, including songs from Titanic, The Godfather, Romeo and Juliet, The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago and more. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Arts) (Rpt) G
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 13 (2016)
Monday March 21st, 2016
3:25 pm The World From Above - Italy: Stromboli To Selinunte - The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States. Each journey takes the audience on a magical trip and offers up the world from a new angle. The locations range from glorious beaches to high mountains, great cities to hill top villages, fantastic castles to ancient forts, impressive bridges to enormous ships, and high waterfalls to mighty rivers. (S.3 Ep.1) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:55 pm Coast - All At Sea - In the final episode of the series, the coast team are all at sea as they head offshore to explore surprising stories of love and death, cannibalism and communist submarines; seasickness and a seafaring prince. Nick Crane attempts one of the world's most fearsome yachting challenges, the Isle of Wight 'Round the Island Race'. Preparing for the race Nick also learns how sailing on the Isle of Wight gained the Royal seal of approval when Queen Victoria said 'it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'. Mark Horton relives a gruesome tale of cannibalism and murder that scandalised Victorian Britain and still affects the law today. (S.8 Ep.6) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A) CC
5:00 pm Living Black - Finding Family - More than 50 years after she was taken from her family as a baby, Kamilaroi woman Elly Chatfield goes on an emotional journey in her search of answers, family, and ultimately, belonging. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS/NITV Production) CC **New Episode**
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 French Food Safari - This series is a celebration of exquisite French cuisine in all its delicious complexity. Presented by Maeve O'Meara, the series follows renowned Sydney chef Guillaume Brahimi on a personal journey back to France, the country of his birth. Together, they visit many of France's top kitchens and track down the finest food and wine the country has to offer. (S.1, Ep.1) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (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 Brain With David Eagleman - Who is in Control? - Dr Eagleman competes with a 10 year old world champion in the sport of cup stacking while wearing EEG caps to record their brain activity. Dr Eagleman reveals that everything from attraction to relationships, beliefs to decisions, can be influenced by factors that we have no conscious control over. (S.1 Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:35 pm Flying To The Ends Of The Earth - The Great Northern Wilderness - Arthur flies in to Canada's vast untamed wilderness in a 1930s flying boat to the Great Bear rainforest region, viewing ancient rock art commemorating chiefs of the Kitasoo First Nations tribe. In Wekweeti, a Native American community in the far north was built in the 1960s as a social experiment, and on the edge of the Arctic Circle meets a man who made millions from gold deposits he's spotted from the air. (S.1 Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Monday March 21st, 2016
9:30 pm Are Video Games Really That Bad? - This documentary delves into the latest science and meets passionate gamers, journalists, programmers, psychologists and neuroscientists to find out what impact playing video games is having on our brains. It finds out how developers engineer their games to make sure they reach the sweet spot between frustration and boredom for the gamer, and looks at some of the scientific tests being carried out around the world to understand the impact of gaming on behaviour, physiology and neurobiology. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC
10:30 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:00 pm Romanzo Criminale - The gang organises the drug dealers' network. Libanese's men take over neighbourhoods, wiping out anyone not working for them. Scialoja is lead to Patrizia, the beautiful prostitute who caused Dandi to lose his head. Their attraction is immediate and complicated. (S.2 Ep.3) (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) MA(V,S) **New Episode**
12:05 am Romanzo Criminale - The money is pouring in, and Libanese allows his men to spend it. Terribile plots to crush the gang. Libanese wants to rid himself of his rival, but is persuaded by Ice to cut a deal. Scialoja reports a new, powerful and ruthless criminal gang who are about to unleash a brutal turf war, but there is not enough evidence for Deputy Public Prosecutor Borgia to take action. (S.2 Ep.4) (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) MA(V,S) **New Episode**
MOVIE: 1:05 am The Warlords - A heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. In the autumn of 1870, General Pang Qingyun of the imperial army wants to end war and restore peace to the land. But to do so he must first rise to power. To help him achieve his goal, he joins two bandits Zhao Er-Hu and Jiang Wuyang, and the three become sworn brothers. Directed by Peter Chan and stars Jet Li, Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro. (From China, in Mandarin) (Action/Adventure) (2007) (Rpt) MA(V)
3:05 am Legally Brown - Imran Farook is back to make a guest invisible in Spirit Time. In his latest social experiment, Nazeem is making more unusual, illegal deliveries from the back of his dodgy truck to see if anyone will stop him, or turn a blind eye. Tension is building in the Muslim Shore house as some serious hygiene issues are revealed. A range of race- specific toy dolls are unleashed on the public. (S.1 Ep.7) (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
3:35 am Legally Brown - In Flip World, casting auditions are taking place for the token white best friend in a romantic comedy. Uncle Sam attempts to secure the grey vote and takes his campaign to the elderly. Nazeem helps a group of recent immigrants by teaching them a lesson in Australian culture 101. The Indian Action Hero takes on a street gang armed with a burger, and The Hollywood Arab tries a spot of shopping. (S.1 Ep.8) (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Monday March 21st, 2016
4:05 am 24 Hours In Emergency - Mothers and Sons - This series offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest emergency departments at King's College Hospital in London. In this episode, Sarah, 35, arrives at King's College Hospital concerned that a brain tumour she first had as a teenager has returned. Helen, 47, is worried about her baby son James, who was born with a hole in his heart and one kidney, and has been vomiting since the morning. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Wayne seeks treatment for knife wounds to his leg after he tried to stop someone stealing his girlfriend's phone. (S.3,Ep.13) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Tuesday March 22nd, 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 - Seigfried - 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 3 of 4) (From Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) G CC
2:45 pm Butterflies - A young artist sits on the sidewalk, struggling to make a living. She makes drawings for the passersby. A businessman recognises her talents and offers her a paying job. The prospect seems inviting but the reality threatens to kill her imagination. Winner of Best Animation, Sydney Film Festival, Dendy Short Film Awards, 2013. Stars Rachel Griffiths, Nicolas Hope and Henry Nixon. (Australia) (Short Film) (Animation) (2012) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm Tracks And Trails - Mayo - The famous garden designer Diarmuid Gavin cycles the new 18km Greenway which follows the track of the old railway line from Newport to Mulranny. With the spectacular Nephin Mountains to his right and the beautiful views across Clew Bay to Croagh Patrick on his left Diarmuid explores the fascinating historical parts of the route. (S.1 Ep.2) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Tuesday March 22nd, 2016
3:30 pm Fracking: The New Energy Rush - Geologist Iain Stewart investigates a new and controversial energy rush for the natural shale gas found deep underground. This new supply has slashed the price of electricity, kick started a renaissance in manufacturing and driven down carbon emissions. Getting it out of the ground involves hydraulic fracturing - or fracking. Iain travels to America to find to find out what it is, why it is a potential game changer and what we can learn from the US experience. He meets some of the people who have become rich from fracking as well as the communities worried about the risks. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Wildest Islands - Caribbean - The Wild Side Of Paradise - Discover the secret wildlife of the Caribbean, which is made up of over 7,000 islands and reefs lying within the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. From giant leatherback turtles who visit Trinidad’s beaches to lay their eggs and the ocean species which can’t be found anywhere else in the world, to the giant humpback whales who travel thousands of kilometres to raise their young in the Caribbean’s warm and calm waters. But as summer approaches, these sun- drenched islands become an altogether darker place as they lay in the firing line of some of the most ferocious storms on earth. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 5) (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 French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume travel to the underground bakery of one of the great Parisian bakers, Jean-Luc Poujaran, who supplies all the top restaurants in the city. Guillaume then whips up the world's best croque monsieur - the toasted cheese and ham sandwich that has become a café favourite. Also featured in the program are charcuterie queen Madame Colette Sibilia and pastry chef Jean-François Perron. (S.1,Ep.2) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (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 - Athens to Thessaloniki - In this episode: A Greek odyssey from Athens's port of Piraeus north to the city of Thessaloniki, ruled by the Ottomon Turks for 400 years. From Acropolis' delights of moussaka and baklava; Greek national heroes; the first modern Olympic games; to Delphi, where an entire village was removed to excavate the site of the oracle in the 20th century. Michael ends his journey in Thessaloniki, where Greece's King George I was assassinated in 1913. (S.4 Ep.4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Insight - Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Tuesday March 22nd, 2016
10:00 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:30 pm The Heavy Water War - ‘Freshman’s’ two glider planes crash violently into the Norwegian mountains. It is revealed that their target was Rjukan. A team of Norwegians break into the factory and blow it up from the inside. In Germany, Heisenberg proposes a bomb to destroy London, which puts him back in favour with the military. (S.1 Ep.2) (From Norway, in English, German & Norwegian) (Drama) CC **New Episode**
MOVIE: 12:15 am Kabuli Kid - After a burqa-clad woman abandons her baby in the back seat of his cab in Kabul, Khaled embarks on a quest to find the child's faceless mother, identifiable only by a beauty spot on her ankle. An eventful, chaotic, and often highly comic journey through a city which is itself simply trying to survive. Directed by Barmak Akram and stars Hadji Gul, Valéry Schatz and Amélie Glenn. (From Afghanistan, in Dari) (Movie) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (D)
2:00 am Regarding Susan Sontag - An intimate and nuanced investigation into the life of one of the most influential and provocative thinkers of the 20th century. Passionate and gracefully outspoken throughout her career, Susan Sontag became one of the most important literary, political and feminist icons of her generation. The documentary explores Sontag's life through archival materials, accounts from friends, family, colleagues, and lovers, as well as her own words, as read by Patricia Clarkson. From her early infatuation with books to her first experience in a gay bar; from her early marriage to her last lover, this documentary film is a fascinating look at a towering cultural critic and writer whose works on photography, war, illness, and terrorism still resonate today. (From the US) (Documentary) (Arts) (Rpt) PG(S,N) CC
3:50 am One Born Every Minute - Midwife Linda Abbott is back! She retired last year but she missed working at the hospital and the hospital missed her! She may be an "old bird" but she has years of experience. This week there are also 2 dads with extremely different bedside manners. Joel dotes on his wife Rachel and wants there just to be the two of them in the delivery room. By comparison, Chris freely admits that he doesn't have a clue what his role as birth partner is and, after bombarding Hayley with jokes, mysteriously disappears for hours. (S.4 Ep.5) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
4:50 am Am I Ok - Overwhelmed by the problems of the world, Jacquie's convinced she's having a breakdown. She consults an analyst who reassures her that, so long as she is not hearing voices or talking to herself, she is okay. (Australia) (Short) (Rpt) M(A,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Wednesday March 23rd, 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 Brits Who Built The Modern World - The Power of the Past - The story of how an exceptional generation of British architects, led by Norman Foster and Richard Rogers, conquered the globe with their high tech vision. This second episode of the series focuses on the 1980s, when modern architecture was deeply unpopular - and under attack from the Prince of Wales. The architects reveal the dramatic stories behind some of their most famous creations, including Rogers’ Lloyd’s of London building and Foster’s Stansted Airport. Terry Farrell reveals how he was kept in the dark when he was designing the MI6 Headquarters, and Michael Hopkins recalls the challenges of bringing ultra-modern architecture into the traditional world of Lord’s Cricket Ground. (Part 2 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Arts) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
3:30 pm Insight - Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Wednesday March 23rd, 2016
4:30 pm Wild Iran - Wildlife photographer Benny Rebel returns to his native Iran to document its little-known wilderness and extraordinary collection of plants and animals – from wild donkeys to cheetahs, leopards, striped hyenas, golden eagles and giant lizards. He laboriously tracks down wildlife in ancient rainforests, temperate plains, craggy mountains and baking deserts. His intimate knowledge of the land allows him to introduce the animals and people of a country that we often only hear about through its politics. (From Germany, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume explore the delicious relaxed style of bistro eating - the inexpensive way of eating that has been popular for hundreds of years. They spend time in the kitchen of St Germain bistro chef Yves Camdeborde who trained in the top restaurants but believed he would have more fun in a bistro. Guillaume then demonstrates how to make one of the classic bistro dishes - steak tartare which he serves with pommes gaufrette. (S.1,Ep.3) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Walking Through History - King John's Ruin: The Peak District - Tony travels to Nottinghamshire to walk the ground of one of the most eventful and colourful periods of our medieval past. Legend has it that King John was probably the worst king ever, that Robin Hood defended the poor against him and his dastardly accomplice the Sheriff of Nottingham and somehow it all ended up with John losing the Crown Jewels and signing the Magna Carta, the foundation stone of modern democracy. (S.3,Ep.5) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm 24 Hours In Emergency – No Place Like Home - Peter, 85, has been brought unwillingly by his stepson Brian. He cut his finger on some wire two weeks earlier and his hand is swollen and won't stop bleeding. Emma, 23, is rushed to St George's after crashing her car on the way to her father's house. 86-year-old Harry fell down a flight of stairs a day earlier. Ciaran, 27, injured his ankle the previous night. (S.6 Ep.13) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A,L) CC **New Episode**
9:30 pm Vikings - Promised - There's an air of betrayal as those whom Odo trusts plot against him; Ecbert agrees to support Kwenthrith in Mercia; Pregnancy brings happiness to Lagertha and Kalf; and a marriage is arranged. (S.4a Ep.5) (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
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Wednesday March 23rd, 2016
11:00 pm Love In Full Colour - Each year, Melbourne’s ‘Same Sex Formal’ is attended by young people from across the state who have missed out on the one rite-of-passage most teenagers take for granted - either because their school explicitly refused to let them bring a same-sex partner, or because they just didn’t feel safe to do so. With breathtaking insight, honesty and humour, Erin, Steph and 10 other LGBT teens reveal the highs and lows of their experiences with falling in love, coming out at high school and coming of age. (From Australia) (Documentary) PG CC **Mardi Gras Season**
MOVIE: 11:55 pm I've Loved You So Long - Juliette Fontaine is a frail, haunted woman, an ex-doctor who's a shell of her former self. Having served 15 years in prison for an unspeakable crime, she's back on the 'outside'. With nowhere else to go, she comes to live with her loving but estranged sister Lea. Together the sisters embark on a painful but redemptive journey back from life's darkest edge in this gripping drama of struggle, salvation and forgiveness. Directed by Philippe Claudel and stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein and Serge Hazanavicius. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A)
MOVIE: 2:00 am At The End Of Daybreak - Looking to escape the burden of his alcoholic mother, 23- year-old Tuck strikes up an illicit online relationship with Ying, a 15-year-old schoolgirl. A stark portrait of troubled youth, dysfunctional family life and tragedy. Winner of two awards at the 2010 Asian Film Awards, including Best Actress (Kara Hui). Directed by talented Malaysian director Yuhang Ho and also stars Chui Tien You and Meng Hui Ng. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese, Malay and Mandarin) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M(A,L,S)
3:45 am Churchill's Desert War – Churchill’s overriding purpose was now to persuade the Americans to adopt his strategy for defeating the global threat now posed by the alliance of Germany, Italy, and now Japan as well. To this end, he invited himself to the White House, and ultimately, the Battle of Alamein ensued. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
4:40 am Tumult - A tribe of Norse warriors traipse across a barren land after battle. Bloodied and wounded, their chief is near death. He is about to hand over power to his son when an army of a completely different kind descends upon them. (From the UK, in English & Icelandic) (Short Film) (Black Comedy) (2011) (Rpt) MA(V)
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
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. (Final) (From Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
3:00 pm Living Black - Finding Family - More than 50 years after she was taken from her family as a baby, Kamilaroi woman Elly Chatfield goes on an emotional journey in her search of answers, family, and ultimately, belonging. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS/NITV Production) CC
3:30 pm Henry VII: Winter King - Historian Thomas Penn reveals the secrets of founder of Britain’s great Tudor Dynasty - and his amazing trajectory to power. Two weeks after landing on the shores Wales in 1485 with a small band of mercenaries, Henry of Richmond defeats the notorious Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. He is crowned Henry VII and then begins a career of realpolitik, a charming exterior making a savage ambition. The War of the Roses, his wife Elizabeth of York, and the beginning of the Renaissance are all part of this incredible history, as are Henry’s obsessions with money and astonishing spy network. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 EASTERN STATES (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
4:30 pm First Across Australia - Triumph To Tragedy - Mountaineer and writer, Dermot Somers, travels from one coast of Australia to another, passing through some of its wildest and most beautiful terrain. Somers tells the story of explorer, Robert O’Hara Burke, the first white man to cross the continent. Shot over three months, First Across Australia follows Burke’s entire journey from coast to coast. (Part 2 of 2) (From Ireland) (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 French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume travel to the mountainous region of the Ardèche in France to meet artisan goat cheese maker Jerome Herphelin. Then it is back into the cellars below the Parisian streets to see how beautiful cheeses like Jerome's are carefully tended by an affineur to be at their best for customers. Back in Australia, Will Studd shows Maeve the art of putting together a cheese plate. (S.1,Ep.4) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (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 Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Fish And Chips - Fish And Chips - Heston goes on a quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. First stop: Micky's in Paddington, where the smell and atmosphere bring back childhood memories. Then: Cornwall for the Great British classic; Looe for cod, pollack and monk fish. And then there's the search for the ideal chip... (Ep 4) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:00 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Pizza - Heston takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. He begins in Naples, Italy, home of the pizza. At home, Heston starts work on preparing his own margherita. With all the ingredients in place, Heston attempts to cook his pizza in less than two minutes, just like in Naples. The challenge leads him to experiment with a BBQ in order to cook the pizza from below. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Live coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Live**
11:15 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
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 SOUTH AUSTRALIA
4:30 pm First Across Australia - Triumph To Tragedy - Mountaineer and writer, Dermot Somers, travels from one coast of Australia to another, passing through some of its wildest and most beautiful terrain. Somers tells the story of explorer, Robert O’Hara Burke, the first white man to cross the continent. Shot over three months, First Across Australia follows Burke’s entire journey from coast to coast. (Part 2 of 2) (From Ireland) (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 French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume travel to the mountainous region of the Ardèche in France to meet artisan goat cheese maker Jerome Herphelin. Then it is back into the cellars below the Parisian streets to see how beautiful cheeses like Jerome's are carefully tended by an affineur to be at their best for customers. Back in Australia, Will Studd shows Maeve the art of putting together a cheese plate. (S.1,Ep.4) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (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
8:00 pm World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Live coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Live**
7:30 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Fish And Chips - Fish And Chips - Heston goes on a quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. First stop: Micky's in Paddington, where the smell and atmosphere bring back childhood memories. Then: Cornwall for the Great British classic; Looe for cod, pollack and monk fish. And then there's the search for the ideal chip... (Ep 4) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
10:45 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Pizza - Heston takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. He begins in Naples, Italy, home of the pizza. At home, Heston starts work on preparing his own margherita. With all the ingredients in place, Heston attempts to cook his pizza in less than two minutes, just like in Naples. The challenge leads him to experiment with a BBQ in order to cook the pizza from below. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
11:15 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
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 QUEENSLAND
4:30 pm First Across Australia - Triumph To Tragedy - Mountaineer and writer, Dermot Somers, travels from one coast of Australia to another, passing through some of its wildest and most beautiful terrain. Somers tells the story of explorer, Robert O’Hara Burke, the first white man to cross the continent. Shot over three months, First Across Australia follows Burke’s entire journey from coast to coast. (Part 2 of 2) (From Ireland) (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 French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume travel to the mountainous region of the Ardèche in France to meet artisan goat cheese maker Jerome Herphelin. Then it is back into the cellars below the Parisian streets to see how beautiful cheeses like Jerome's are carefully tended by an affineur to be at their best for customers. Back in Australia, Will Studd shows Maeve the art of putting together a cheese plate. (S.1,Ep.4) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (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 World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Live coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Live**
10:15 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Fish And Chips - Fish And Chips - Heston goes on a quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. First stop: Micky's in Paddington, where the smell and atmosphere bring back childhood memories. Then: Cornwall for the Great British classic; Looe for cod, pollack and monk fish. And then there's the search for the ideal chip... (Ep 4) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
10:45 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Pizza - Heston takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. He begins in Naples, Italy, home of the pizza. At home, Heston starts work on preparing his own margherita. With all the ingredients in place, Heston attempts to cook his pizza in less than two minutes, just like in Naples. The challenge leads him to experiment with a BBQ in order to cook the pizza from below. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
11:15 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
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 NORTHERN TERRITORY
4:30 pm First Across Australia - Triumph To Tragedy - Mountaineer and writer, Dermot Somers, travels from one coast of Australia to another, passing through some of its wildest and most beautiful terrain. Somers tells the story of explorer, Robert O’Hara Burke, the first white man to cross the continent. Shot over three months, First Across Australia follows Burke’s entire journey from coast to coast. (Part 2 of 2) (From Ireland) (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 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
7:00 pm World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Live coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Live**
9:45 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Fish And Chips - Fish And Chips - Heston goes on a quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. First stop: Micky's in Paddington, where the smell and atmosphere bring back childhood memories. Then: Cornwall for the Great British classic; Looe for cod, pollack and monk fish. And then there's the search for the ideal chip... (Ep 4) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
10:15 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Pizza - Heston takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. He begins in Naples, Italy, home of the pizza. At home, Heston starts work on preparing his own margherita. With all the ingredients in place, Heston attempts to cook his pizza in less than two minutes, just like in Naples. The challenge leads him to experiment with a BBQ in order to cook the pizza from below. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
10:45 pm French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume explore the delicious relaxed style of bistro eating - the inexpensive way of eating that has been popular for hundreds of years. They spend time in the kitchen of St Germain bistro chef Yves Camdeborde who trained in the top restaurants but believed he would have more fun in a bistro. Guillaume then demonstrates how to make one of the classic bistro dishes - steak tartare which he serves with pommes gaufrette. (S.1,Ep.3) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
11:15 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
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA
4:30 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
5:30 pm World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Live coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Live**
8:15 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Fish And Chips - Fish And Chips - Heston goes on a quest for a superlative plate of fish 'n' chips. First stop: Micky's in Paddington, where the smell and atmosphere bring back childhood memories. Then: Cornwall for the Great British classic; Looe for cod, pollack and monk fish. And then there's the search for the ideal chip... (Ep 4) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:45 pm Heston's In Search Of Perfection - Pizza - Heston takes on junk food and tries to prepare a pizza superior to those that arrive on the back of a moped or from a freezer. He begins in Naples, Italy, home of the pizza. At home, Heston starts work on preparing his own margherita. With all the ingredients in place, Heston attempts to cook his pizza in less than two minutes, just like in Naples. The challenge leads him to experiment with a BBQ in order to cook the pizza from below. (Ep.5) (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
9:15 pm French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume explore the delicious relaxed style of bistro eating - the inexpensive way of eating that has been popular for hundreds of years. They spend time in the kitchen of St Germain bistro chef Yves Camdeborde who trained in the top restaurants but believed he would have more fun in a bistro. Guillaume then demonstrates how to make one of the classic bistro dishes - steak tartare which he serves with pommes gaufrette. (S.1,Ep.3) (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
9:50 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
10:20 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:35 pm First Across Australia - Triumph To Tragedy - Mountaineer and writer, Dermot Somers, travels from one coast of Australia to another, passing through some of its wildest and most beautiful terrain. Somers tells the story of explorer, Robert O’Hara Burke, the first white man to cross the continent. Shot over three months, First Across Australia follows Burke’s entire journey from coast to coast. (Part 2 of 2) (From Ireland) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Thursday March 24th, 2016 ALL MARKETS REJOIN
11:30 pm Sexting Teacher - How seemingly innocent exchanges on text, Twitter and Facebook can lead to sexual and emotional entanglements between a teacher and pupil. Pupil-teacher affairs are as old as education. Some end up in court and prison, others in love and marriage.. There are now estimated to be over 1,000 illicit pupil-teacher relationships every year. Like the global headline-making case of 30 year-old music teacher Jeremy Forrest and his 15 year-old student, many of these affairs start with a simple ‘x’ at the end of a message. Can we ever have sympathy for both sides? At what point does a friendly Facebook message become grooming? (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
MOVIE: 12:25 am Days Of Darkness - Jean-Marc Leblanc, a desperate middle-aged civil servant, escapes the reality of his mundane job and marriage by imaging himself as a powerful hero in imaginary adventures. Nominated for four Canadian Genie Awards in 2008, including Best Motion Picture. Directed by Denys Arcand and stars Marc Labrèche, Diane Kruger and Sylvie Léonard. (From Canada, in French Canadian) (Drama) (Rpt) (2007) M (A,L,N,S)
2:15 am Who Do You Think You Are? - Ainsley Harriott - British celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott heads to the Caribbean to discover his roots. He has long thought that his grandmother's family came to Jamaica as indentured labourers from India. However, he discovers a very different path to the one he had imagined. To learn more about his grandfather’s family, Ainsley heads to Barbados to find out about his great-grandfather’s army career in the West India Regiment. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:15 am World's Greatest Food Markets - Mexico City - Follow one of Britain’s most charismatic market traders, Roger Barton “the bastard of Billingsgate”, as he follows his dream of visiting and trading in the world’s greatest food markets. The Central de Abasto is the world’s largest food market. Feeding Mexico City, a megacity with a population of 21 million people, 400,000 Mexicans make a living from this market everyday. Can one Englishman join them and do the same? (Part 2 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(L) CC
4:15 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, salt ponds in Whyalla; French cooking with home grown produce; Australian grown mustard seed oil used in Indian cuisine; and a Lebanese run cherry farm just south of Sydney. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:50 am Waterbaby - The story of a reckless, grungy wannabe rock-star Marty, who has a moment of purification when he bonds with his baby son in the swimming pool. (Short Film) (Comedy) (Rpt) M(D) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Friday March 25th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
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 World Cup 2018 Qualifier: Australia V Tajikistan - Coverage of the World Cup 2018 Qualifier at Adelaide Oval. Both teams will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. **Replay**
3:00 pm The Point Review - NITV National News features the rich diversity of contemporary life within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, broadening and redefining the news and current affairs landscape. (An NITV Production)
3:30 pm Shane Delia's Spice Journey - Shane Delia’s culinary journey into Middle Eastern cuisine continues as he visits the twin port cities of Sidon, where the beautiful people play and pop-up restaurants cover the beach. Shane then travels into the hills to visit an area devastated by bombs but which now produces some of the best goats’ cheese in Lebanon. Back at Maha, he concocts a menu using Lebanon’s signature spice mix, Zaatar. (S.1,Ep.5) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Friday March 25th, 2016
4:00 pm Shane Delia's Spice Journey - Shane Delia's culinary journey continues as he travels to Beirut where, despite the visible scars of the recent civil war, a vibrant food scene is driving a renaissance in Arabic cuisine. Shane visits one of the oldest refugee camps in the world to learn a traditional Palestinian dish, explores the Armenian region of the city and of course samples some of Lebanon’s finest falafel. Shane wraps up his Lebanese experience by using his skills and experiences to create an inspired feast of ‘dude food’. (S.1,Ep.6) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Jeremy Irons - Seemingly a quintessential English gentleman, actor Jeremy Irons has always felt a natural affinity for Ireland, where he now lives. Jeremy was born in 1948 on the Isle of Wight. Nicknamed Smiler, he was the youngest of three children and enjoyed an idyllic childhood. But he doesn't know an awful lot about his background, other than a story that one of his ancestors rode to Westminster on a donkey to present a petition on behalf of the Chartists and was subsequently imprisoned in Newgate. (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 French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume travel to Lyon and get swept up in the fun of dining at local eat-houses. There they explore the many great food stalls at the Le Halles de Lyon Market. The pair then journey to Champagne to visit the one of the great champagne makers at the House of Mumm. Back in Australia, the team meet with visionary French chef Jacques Reymond and one of Australia's pioneering French cooks, Dany Chouet. (S.1,Ep.5) (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 Mythbusters - Dangerous Driving - Hands Free Fall/Driving in Reverse - Adam and Jamie crank the controversy to the max as they find out if Hands-Free driving is really the solution to making that all important call at the wheel. First, they find out if driving while talking Hands-Free is really as bad as holding the phone? Then, they put their pedals to the metal, but in reverse, as they find out if it’s really possible to drive backwards like a Hollywood Hero! (S.8 Ep.12) (From the US) (Documentary Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Lost Kingdoms Of South America - Kingdom Of The Desert - In the spectacular deserts of coastal Peru, archaeologist Dr Jago Cooper explores the dramatic rise and fall of Chimor, the first empire of South America. His journey begins among the ruins of a vast lost city once home to an all-powerful monarchy, whose subjects transformed the desert landscape, created gold and silver treasures, and believed so strongly in the power of their gods that they made the most shocking of sacrifices. Chimor thrived despite facing some of the most extreme climate conditions in the world - but not even this powerful empire could withstand the forces that eventually destroyed it. (Final) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Friday March 25th, 2016
MOVIE: 9:30 pm The Fifth Element - For ex-Marine Korben Dallas, life has become tediously repetitive: he drives a flying cab for a living, and eats take away from the same Chinese restaurant, which delivers directly to his window, every day. But little does Korben know, a great extra-terrestrial Evil has teamed up with Zorg, and threatens to destroy the Earth. Starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and Milla Jovovich. (From France) (Movie, Science Fiction) (1997) PG(S,N,V) CC **Luc Besson Season**
MOVIE: 11:50 pm Hostage Of An Illusion - Pablo, an over-the-hill novelist, is haunted by the characters from his books, who are angry that he won’t continue to write their lives. When a former student, Laura, turns up on his doorstep soon after, the two fall into a passionate love affair. But when Laura starts showing signs of paranoia, Pablo questions whether she may in fact be one of his literary creations. Directed by Eliseo Subiela and stars Daniel Fanego, Monica Gonzaga and Romina Ricci. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) M(V,S,L)
1:20 am King Of Hollywood: Inventing David Geffen - Notoriously press and camera-shy, David Geffen reveals himself for the first time in this unflinching portrait of a complex and compelling man. His far-reaching influence - as an agent and manager, record industry mogul, Hollywood and Broadway producer, and billionaire philanthropist—has helped shape American popular culture for the past four decades. This documentary offers a rare insight into the world of the man responsible for launching the early successes of Joni Mitchell, Tom Cruise, and Guns N’ Roses; co-founded DreamWorks; produced Cats and Dreamgirls; and is one of the largest contributors to the fight against AIDS. (From the US) (Documentary) M(L) (Rpt) CC
3:30 am Focus On Ability Film Festival 2015 - Australia's biggest disability specific film festival enables film makers to showcase the achievement and ability of people with disability. (From Australia) (Documentary) (Arts) (Rpt) PG CC
4:25 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, chestnut trees in the Victorian alps; new look organic produce; eel farming in the New England region; and Vietnamese cooking classes in Cabramatta. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Saturday March 26th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm FEI Equestrian Jumping World Cup - Highlights of the FEI World Cup Jumping series 2015/2016 Western European League from Verona, Italy. (Sport) CC
3:00 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Lesley Sharp - Actress Lesley Sharp was adopted when she was only five weeks old. More than 20 years ago, Lesley traced her birth mother and discovered that she was the result of her mother's affair with a married man. Now, knowing that her biological father has passed away, Lesley is ready to find out more about him. She traces her half-siblings and follows her paternal line back to discover that her great-great- grandfather fostered poor children. Lesley tracks down one of them, George Maybury, in Canada to meet George's grandson and find out what kind of home her great- great-grandfather provided. (S.10,Ep.4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Saturday March 26th, 2016
4:05 pm Food Lovers' Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Joanna visits the Hmong community of Innisfail in far north Queensland; and Maeve sits down to Sunday lunch Sri Lankan-style with Perth crooner Malcolm de Kauwe. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:35 pm Massive Moves - Calgary Colossus - Teams of engineers and truckers face some daunting challenges as they transport monstrous structures that were never meant to leave their foundations. A family in Alberta call in the heavy haulers to truck a 70 year old craftsman's cottage to their new farmyard in the shadow of the mighty Rockies. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:05 pm Massive Moves - Rural Retreat - Chuck and Dianne Goldade have lived in their retirement hide-away for almost 8 years. It's a beautiful rural retreat with spacious rooms and a homely atmosphere. But in stands bang in the middle of a new housing development and the diggers are at the door. So this house is making the 9km trek to the wide-open spaces of De Winton. To haul the home the Goldades have turned to Alberta's finest building mover Dwayne McCann and his crew. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:30 pm The Quest For Noah's Ark - For 2000 years, travellers and explorers have looked for the ancient boat that, according to the bible, saved Noah, his family and the animals from a great flood sent down on mankind by an angry God at the very start of human history. In the last fifty year years, this search has been taken up increasingly by Christians, many from the United States, who call themselves ‘creationists’ and see finding the remnants of the boat on the mountains of Ararat in Eastern Turkey as the ultimate proof that evolution is wrong and every word of the bible is true. This documentary tells the story of three of these Christians and their expeditions which were full of danger and despair as they looked for Noah's Ark. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? – Julie Walters – Actress and national treasure Julie Walters follows her roots back to rural Ireland. On the trail of her great grandfather, Anthony Clarke, Julie's journey takes her to County Mayo where she discovers Anthony was at the centre of a revolutionary movement fighting for land rights. Julie unearths a tale of poverty and tyranny, and ultimately triumph, at a tumultuous time in Irish history. (S.11 Ep.1) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Class. tba) CC **New Series Premiere**
MOVIE: 8:40 pm Kenny - From the biggest festival to the smallest church social, Kenny Smyth delivers porta-loos to them all. Follow Kenny as he tackles every septic challenge that comes his way, culminating in a pilgrimage to that Mecca of waste management, the International Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville Tennessee. With fly-on-the-wall honesty and wit, this feature lifts the lid on one of Australia's roughest diamonds as he juggles family tensions, fatherhood and sewage. (From Australia) (Movie) (Comedy) (2006) M(L) CC **Aussie Season**
SBS Program Guide – Week 13 (2016)
Saturday March 26th, 2016
10:35 pm RocKwiz - Chet Faker/Nkechie Anele/Sara Blasko - 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 Melbourne-based electro-soul artist Chet Faker (Nick Murphy), lead vocalist of Melbourne band Saskwatch, Nkechi Anele, and ARIA award-winning Australian singer-songwriter and musician, Sarah Blasko. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M (L) CC
11:35 pm Borgen - State Visit - Birgitte faces her first state visit, as the president of the former Soviet republic of Turgistan comes to Denmark and announces his intention to invest one billion euros in Danish wind turbine technology. However, the simultaneous arrival of a renowned Turgistani poet and dissident, places Birgitte in the middle of a significant, escalating conflict. She also faces some conflict on the home front. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (S.1 Ep.6) (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,L) CC
12:40 am Borgen - See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil - When surveillance equipment is found in the offices of an extreme left-wing political party, it looks like the work of the Danish Security and Intelligence Service - but why? Illegal monitoring of a legal political party is a serious offence, and it quickly becomes clear that Birgitte and her minister of justice have very different opinions of the case. Meanwhile, Birgitte's home life suffers from her absence. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (S.1 Ep.7) (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(S) CC
1:40 am Borgen - The Silly Season - It's summer, and not much is going on in parliament. Yet when Michael Laugesen announces that he has written a book containing disclosures from his years in politics, something happens. Kasper is forced to deal with people and events from his past which he has fought to put behind him. Meanwhile, Birgitte realises she must make an effort to win back her home life, and plans a holiday for the whole family. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (S.1 Ep.8) (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,L)
2:45 am Borgen - Divide and Rule - Though Birgitte is surprised at the defence minister's choice of new fighter jets, she allows him to make public the decision on the government's behalf. When unpleasant surprises surface in the wake of the big plane purchase, the media launch an offensive against members of parliament. Birgitte, meanwhile, becomes more and more controlling both at work and at home, while Katrine runs into problems with her boss when she acts too arbitrarily. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (S.1 Ep.9) (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
3:50 am Borgen - The First Tuesday in O ctober - In the final episode of the series, Birgitte is suffering in the opinion polls before a new year in parliament, while the opposition party is picking up headway. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (S.1 Ep.10) (From Denmark, in Danish and English) (Drama Series) (Final) (Rpt) M(A,S) CC