Program Guide
Week 5 Sunday January 25th, 2015
5:20 am Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:00 am PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment Series) PG
11:00 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:30 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Kung Fu Kitchen - Peking Duck: China - This action-packed culinary series delves into the highly disciplined cooking methods of some of Asia's best-known dishes. From knife- juggling in Japanese teppanyaki to the acrobatics of kung fu tea in China, a group of novice chefs are stretched to the limit as they have to learn brand new food preparation techniques in a matter of days. (From Singapore, in English) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm Kung Fu Kitchen - Teppanyaki: Japan - This action-packed culinary series delves into the highly disciplined cooking methods of some of Asia's best-known dishes. From knife- juggling in Japanese teppanyaki to the acrobatics of kung fu tea in China, a group of novice chefs are stretched to the limit as they have to learn brand new food preparation techniques in a matter of days. (From Singapore, in English) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Sunday January 25th, 2015
2:00 pm Foodie Planet - Around the World - Globetrotting French gourmet Julie Andrieu takes a culinary tour of some of the world's most interesting and scenic places. In this episode, Julie revisits some of the most spectacular, intense and unexpected encounters of the series. From Japanese sumo school to a funeral in Cameroon, this is a program which takes you to all four corners of the world to discover mind-blowing landscapes and little- known customs! (From France, in French, Japanese, Portuguese and Turkish) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 pm Jimmy And The Giant Supermarket - Chicken Kiev - Farmer Jimmy Doherty has a dream to make free-range food affordable for everyone. So he's challenged supermarket giant Tesco to let him prove he can do it, and they've agreed. In the final episode, Jimmy tries to make free-range chicken kievs for Tesco, but will Tesco's customer tasters like them? Jimmy then gears up for the launch day of his affordable free-range products, nervous to see if the public will buy them or not. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
4:00 pm Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience - Farmer - Wales's leading stand-up comedian gets a proper job and goes from comedy to working on a farm. See if he can really clean up in the cowshed or whether the excrement hit the fan. (Part 1 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(A)
4:35 pm The Pitch - The College Hunks Hauling Junk - The rapidly expanding College Hunks brand has an "identity crisis," according to President/Co-Founder Nick Friedman. While the College Hunks Hauling Junk name has clicked with its target audience, the College Hunks Moving name has not. To remedy the situation, the company invites two ad agencies – Nashville-based Fletcher Rowley and Atlanta's breensmith – to devise a plan to invigorate the moving business. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
5:25 pm Bollywood Star - Pressure mounts as the top four go through to the last stage of the competition. After a final acting master class with Nupur Asthana, and a mini-makeover, they have a surprise meeting with Bollywood megastar John Abraham. Then, in an attempt to better understand their future audience, the finalists spend a weekend immersed in the lives of two typical Indian families. Finally, they face legendary director Mahesh Bhatt, who will choose one winner to appear in his next movie and become a Bollywood star. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
6:25 pm India's Dancing Superstar - India’s Dance Superstar is the ultimate dance battle between the nation’s best dancers, as they perform to win the hearts of the country, with their superlative talent. The show’s philosophy is simple: dance is an expression of emotion and so everybody who has a passion for dance is welcome to perform on the show. Showcasing the best solo dancers and groups India’s Dance Superstar covers all styles from Bollywood to hip-hop, and contemporary to Latin. Judges include Ashley Lobo, who trained at Sydney Dance Company, Choreographer Geeta Kapur, and actor Riteish Deshmukh. (From India, in Hindi & English) (Entertainment) G CC **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Sunday January 25th, 2015
8:30 pm South Park - It’s a Jersey Thing - Everything east of the Rockies is now part of New Jersey! South Park is in danger of becoming West Jersey within the week. As the Jerseyites spill into Colorado and approach South Park, Randy and the boys stand strong against the onslaught. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L) CC
9:00 pm South Park - Insheeption - When he's sent to the school counsellor to talk about his compulsive hoarding, Stan realizes that he's not the only one who has a problem. He discovers that Mr Mackey is a hoarder himself. When they both agree to surrender themselves to the hoarding experts, Stan gets more than a glimpse of what it was like for Mr Mackey in the 4th grade at South Park Elementary. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA (A) CC
9:30 pm Danger 5 - After being abducted by Mr. Pedro, Hitler is taken captive in the Vatican. A gang of surviving Nazi war criminals have formed a mutiny against Hitler and plan to hijack Catholicism in a bid for world domination. Pierre’s faith is put to the test as he fights to save Christmas from the Nazis. Meanwhile Tucker retreats into a fantasy world, Ilsa encounters an old flame and McKenzie investigates Holly’s newfound ability. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) MA(V) **New Episode**
10:00 pm A-League Extra Time - This weekly A League highlights show includes a weekly wrap- up which will include player interviews and match analysis. Hosted by Lucy Zelic and co- hosted by David Zdrilic. (An SBS Production)
11:00 pm In Her Skin - Mystery, love, scandal, a psychic dog called Pacho, two murdered souls fighting for the control of one body, plus an attractive Spanish man called Deigo. New series In Her Skin is one of USA Spanish language network Telemundo’s most addictive, action packed telenovelas. (From USA, in Spanish) (Drama Series) M(S,A,V)
11:55 pm Free Radio - Lance's Posse - Lance's ego kicks into overdrive when Moron in the Morning wins a local award, A HLN interview goes horribly wrong and Shelton, the manager hires Lance an Entourage. (From the US) (Comedy) (Rpt) PG
12:20 am 24 Hours In Emergency - Snow - Five-year-old Daisy is rushed in with severe burns after her skirt caught alight on a gas fire. As paediatric sister Jen tries to ease the girl's distress, her father Damien also has treatment, having put out the flames with his bare hands. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M (A,L) CC
1:15 am Movie: An Empress And The Warriors - After the death of her father, the King of Yan, Princess Feier tries to rule the warring kingdom but as a woman, her leadership is questioned and she herself becomes torn between the three loves of her life: her most trusted general Muyong Xuehu, the mysterious doctor who saves her life, and her kingdom. Nominated for two Hong Kong Film Awards in 2009. Directed by Ching Siu- Tung and stars Donnie Yen, Kelly Chen and Leon Lai. (From Hong Kong, in Mandarin) (Epic) (2008) (Rpt) MAV (V)
3:00 am CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network. SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Monday January 26th, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:00 pm Iron Chef - Turkey - In each episode of this cult cook-off series one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Monday January 26th, 2015
4:50 pm Urban Freestyler - Scott Griffiths/Billy Fincham - Against the backdrop of London's gritty, urban landscape watch some of the world's top football freestylers perform amazing tricks. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G
5:00 pm A-League Extra Time - This weekly A League highlights show includes a weekly wrap- up which will include player interviews and match analysis. Hosted by Lucy Zelic and co- hosted by David Zdrilic. (An SBS Production)
6:00 pm Community - Competitive Ecology - The study group struggles to incorporate a fellow classmate while working on a project for Professor Kane’s (guest star Michael K. Williams) class. Meanwhile, Chang causes a fire while trying to solve a strange mystery of his own making. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:30 pm Mythbusters - Laws Of Attraction - On this sizzling hot episode the team investigates the Laws of Attraction. Adam and Jamie ask is the follicular fable, gentlemen prefer blondes, fact or fair haired fiction. Then they take on internet based claims of irresistible pheromone sprays in sexy scents. And do we really get dumber when turned on by an attractive member of the opposite sex? Adam and Jamie perform a 'brain drain' to find out. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory whip up a controversial storm in a d-cup. In the service industry, do bigger breasts really mean bigger tips? And finally it’s love-onomics. Does wealth really woo women - consciously - or otherwise does money talk? (From the US) (Entertainment) PG CC **Premiere**
7:30 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
8:30 pm Derren Brown: The Events - How To Control The Nation - Derren Brown, the psychological illusionist is back with a brand new mesmerising episode. Weaving together psychology, magic, suggestion, misdirection and showmanship, he creates amazing experiences and seemingly impossible feats. This episode, he experiments with how to control the nation, demonstrates how to be a psychic spy and spills the secrets on how to beat a casino. (From the UK) (Entertainment) G **Premiere**
9:30 pm Lost Girl - The Girl Who Fae'd With Fire - Bo clashes with Fae royalty when the most powerful clans are threatened by a fiery Cherufe. And when Hale asks Kenzi to pose as his girlfriend to shake up his stodgy family, she finds herself on the rocks with her boyfriend Nate (guest starring Aaron Ashmore). (S.2,Ep.17) (From Canada) (Drama Series) M(H,S) **New Episode**
10:25 pm @midnight - A rotating lineup of today's top comedians will battle nightly to determine who has the funniest take on the day's social media and pop culture happenings and wear the crown of funniest person on Earth. (From the USA) (Comedy) M(S)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Monday January 26th, 2015
10:55 pm In Her Skin - Mystery, love, scandal, a psychic dog called Pacho, two murdered souls fighting for the control of one body, plus an attractive Spanish man called Deigo. New series In Her Skin is one of USA Spanish language network Telemundo’s most addictive, action packed telenovelas. (From USA, in Spanish) (Drama Series) M(S,A,V)
11:50 pm Life Support - A satirical, sometimes dark look at Australian life, as seen through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show. With a sexy young team of experts on hand to advise on every aspect of life and living, you'll never need to watch any other lifestyle program again. (From Australia, in English) (Rpt) PG CC WS
12:20 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Antenna - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. Frylock investigates the mysterious alien antenna built atop Carl's house. What part does professional voice artist George Lowe play in the puzzle? (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
12:35 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Carl Wash - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. Two floating brains - calling themselves Carl - hire Meatwad to advertise their dilapidated car wash. He is unable to attract customers, so with Shake's help, they get Carl to take his car in. The brains wreck his car, gas him, and remove his brain. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(V,S,A)
12:45 am Ugly Americans - Treegasm - Follows one Mark Lilly, a social worker at the Department of Integration, as he helps new citizens both human and 'other' adapt to hectic life in the Big Apple. Tonight, Mark can't understand why everyone is going crazy for Treegasm, the mating festival for Central Park treatures. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC
1:15 am Movie: Sissi - Directed by Ernst Marischka, this film catapulted Romy Schneider into the international film scene. She stars as Princess Elisabeth, known as Sissi, who captivates the young Emperor of Austria, Francis Joseph. His domineering mother, Archduchess Sophie, has made plans for him to marry his cousin Princess Helene, but as fate would have it, he meets Sissi instead and is charmed by the vivacious princess who prefers fishing to courtly receptions. Also stars Karlheinz Bohm and Magda Schneider. (From Austria, in German) (Drama) (1955) (Rpt) G
3:10 am RT News In English From Moscow - RT from Moscow delivers the latest news and current affairs from around the world including special reports and entertainment news.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Tuesday January 27th, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Ukrainian News - Ukrainian News from the National Television Company of Ukraine in Kyiv, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Iron Chef - Strawberries - In each episode of this cult cook-off series one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Tuesday January 27th, 2015
4:55 pm Knife Fight - Calf Savers - In a battle for Mexican cooking supremacy, L.A. Magazine’s Chef of the Year, Ricardo Diaz, takes on calf liver - and Gilberto Cetina, Jr. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**
5:20 pm The Office - Dunder Mifflin Infinity: Part 1 - Much to the dismay of Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and many of the employees, Ryan returns to the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin to bring the company into the digital age. Meanwhile, Angela is still upset about her cat. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
5:50 pm The Office - Dunder Mifflin Infinity: Part 2 - Much to the dismay of Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and many of the employees, Ryan returns to the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin to bring the company into the digital age. Meanwhile, Angela is still upset about her cat. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:15 pm Community - Remedial Chaos Theory - When Jeff introduces an element of randomness into Troy and Abed’s housewarming party, reality splits into six timelines in which the group’s complicated relationships play out in different ways. (From the US) (Comedy) (Rpt) PG(S,D,A)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - Southwest Qualifying Round: Part 1 - American Ninja Warrior is an action-packed series that follows competitors as they tackle the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. The fourth season is hosted by Matt Iseman, with a new host, skier Jonny Moseley, and newcomer Angela Sun as the sideline reporter. This series covers six regional competitions held in three locations: Venice Beach, Dallas, and Miami, that determine the 100 competitors to participate in the qualifying rounds. The winner of the season receives $500,000 and the coveted "American Ninja Warrior" title. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG
7:30 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
8:30 pm 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy - L.A. And Las Vegas - This week Baz Ashmawy takes his 70 year old Mammy Nancy on a trip to Vegas and Los Angeles. In his mischievous attempt to push her to breaking point he signs her up to accompany Sin City Bounty Hunters on a live armed raid for dangerous fugitives. Then a spot of gambling is just what frugal Mammy will hate...followed by some stunt car driving with a Hollywood legend, and a session of scream therapy to let out her inner anger. If all of that doesn't 'kill' her then Baz will attempt to push his Mammy out of a plane at 18,000 feet on the world’s highest skydive. (From the UK) (Documentary) M(L) **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Tuesday January 27th, 2015
9:25 pm Cordon - When a contagion is diagnosed at the Antwerp National Institute for Contagious Diseases, director Cannaerts takes no chances: he has the neighbourhood where it originated sealed off for 48 hours. This is unfortunate luck for Miss Katja, who is on a class excursion in the area, and for Jana, who was just about to move out. Police officers Lex and Jokke are assigned to trace the source of the contagion, called the Afghan Anwar. The search, however, takes a quite unexpected turn. (Ep.1) (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Drama Series) M(A,L) **New Series Premiere/Double Episode**
10:25 pm Cordon - For Lex, the implementation of the cordon passes without much mishap. The people who are being put in quarantine for 48 hours react the Belgian way: managing on their own and complaining about the government. Jana's colleagues even throw a party, unaware of what is being decided over their heads at the crisis centre, where an official, Lommers, pulls the strings. Miss Katja wonders if her class will have to stay at the NIIZA (National Institute for Contagious Diseases). (Ep.2) (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Drama Series) M(A,L) **New Series Premiere/Double Episode**
11:20 pm @midnight - A rotating lineup of today's top comedians will battle nightly to determine who has the funniest take on the day's social media and pop culture happenings and wear the crown of funniest person on Earth. (From the USA) (Comedy) M(S)
11:50 pm Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job! - A fast paced, absurd collection of short films, parodies, animations, pranks and musical numbers, featuring the talents of a host of comedians, celebrities, bad actors and pets. Created by and stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. (From the US) Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (S,L) **Triple Episode**
12:30 am Ugly Americans - So, You Want to Be a Vampire? - Mark meets a woman who wants to become a vampire like her boyfriend. Meanwhile, the people of the city are being afflicted by a strange illness called 'Mad Larry', a communicable disease which transforms residents into Larry King clones. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC
12:55 am Movie: Three Colours: Red - In Geneva, a young model named Valentine meets a retired judge whose hobby is to listen in on his neighbours' phone calls. One of the people he eavesdrops on is Karin, whose boyfriend happens to live across the cross from Valentine. Valentine's boyfriend is a law student whose life has strong parallels with that of the snoopy retired judge. Dealing with concerns of French societal concerns, the film suggests that people's lives are mysteriously interlinked and that only fate governs them. (From France, in French) (Movie) (Drama) (1994) (Rpt) M(S)
2:45 am France 24 News In English From Paris - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Wednesday January 28th, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Ukrainian News - Ukrainian News from the National Television Company of Ukraine in Kyiv, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Iron Chef - Mochi - In each episode of this cult cook-off series one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Wednesday January 28th, 2015
4:55 pm Knife Fight - Silkie Chicken - Ricardo Zarate and Michael Voltaggio’s young protégés, Brian Huskey and Mei Lin, try to make their mentors proud as they cook with silkie chicken. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**
5:20 pm The Office - Launch Party: Part 1 - The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launching and Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is excited about going to the big launch party in New York while Angela plans a satellite party for the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to see who can sell the most paper in one day. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
5:50 pm The Office - Launch Party: Part 2 - The Dunder Mifflin Infinity website is launching and Michael (Steve Carell) is excited about going to the big launch party in New York while Angela plans a satellite party for the Scranton branch. Meanwhile, Dwight competes against the website to see who can sell the most paper in one day. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:15 pm Community - Horror Fiction In Seven Spooky Steps - When Britta finds that an anonymous personality test suggests that one of them is a homicidal maniac, the study group members use a series of scary Halloween stories to expose the killer. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(H,V)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - Southwest Qualifying Round Part 2 - American Ninja Warrior is an action-packed series that follows competitors as they tackle the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. The fourth season is hosted by Matt Iseman, with a new host, skier Jonny Moseley, and newcomer Angela Sun as the sideline reporter. This series covers six regional competitions held in three locations: Venice Beach, Dallas, and Miami, that determine the 100 competitors to participate in the qualifying rounds. The winner of the season receives $500,000 and the coveted "American Ninja Warrior" title. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG
7:30 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
8:30 pm Movie: Red Dawn - It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers bands together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces. (From the US) (Movie) (Drama) (1984) M(V,L) **Movie Mayhem with Marc Fennell**
10:15 pm Movie: River's Edge - A high school slacker kills his girlfriend and shows off her dead body to his friends. However, the friends' reaction is almost as ambiguous and perplexing as the crime itself. Starring Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves and Ione Skye. (From the US) (Movie) (Drama) (1986) MA(D,A) **Movie Mayhem with Marc Fennell**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Wednesday January 28th, 2015
12:00 am Robot Chicken - Joint Point - Sailor Moon encounters a bone-chilling villain. A nerd wins a date with famous actress Scarlett Johansson. "Welcome to the Terrordrome" showcases inner-office machinations at the headquarters of G.I. Joe’s nemesis Cobra. "America's Most Tragic Home Videos" will make you laugh and cry.(From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(V)
12:15 am Robot Chicken - Kiddie Pool - It's a fight to the death in a retirement home, Matrix-style. Mary-Kate and Ashley save the world from a rampaging dragon, then “Unsolved Case Files" looks into the death of George Jetson. (From the US) (Animation) (Rpt) M(S,V)
12:30 am Robot Chicken - Nightmare Generator - Jared from the Subway commercials gets locked in a bakery, another unsolved case file titled: Claus and Effect, Stephen Spielberg's new remake of Jaws, a new board game called Euthanasia, and a new mission for the A Team is underway. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(V,D)
12:45 am Ugly Americans - Kong of Queens - After further budget cuts threaten to shut down his program, Mark struggles to find a job for a giant ape who has OCD and insists on cleaning the skyscrapers he climbs. Meanwhile, Callie tries to resist her sudden attraction towards Twayne during a convention. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC
1:15 am Movie: Outbound - Matilda is halfway through a five year sentence for a crime she didn’t commit. With day release to attend her mother’s funeral, she has a 24 hour window to try and get help from her family, persuade her former lover to cough up the money he owes her and locate her abandoned son. With a ticking clock keeping tensions high, she must make it to the coast to the boat that is waiting to help her escape. Winner of four Romanian Gopos Awards. Directed by Bogdan George Apetri and stars Ana Ularu, Mimi Branescu, Andi Vasluianu. (From Romania, in Romanian) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA (L)
2:50 am DW News In English From Berlin - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Thursday January 29th, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Iron Chef - Turnip - In each episode of this cult cook-off series one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Thursday January 29th, 2015
4:55 pm Knife Fight - Live Spot Prawns - A kitchen mishap nearly derails Kelly Liken as she takes on Steve Redzikowski in a showdown between two of Colorado’s best chefs. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**
5:20 pm The Office - Money: Part 1 - As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes pressuring his employees for a loan. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight's family farm, now a bed and breakfast. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
5:45 pm The Office - Money: Part 2 - As Jan renovates the condo, Michael confronts his growing debt every way he can, which includes pressuring his employees for a loan. Pam and Jim spend a night out on Dwight's family farm, now a bed and breakfast. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:15 pm Community - Advanced Gay - When a drag queen’s song makes Hawthorne Wipes an iconic gay product, Pierce (Chevy Chase) embraces it – until his homophobic dad Cornelius (guest star Larry Cedar) shows up to squelch the idea. Meanwhile, Vice Dean Laybourne (guest star John Goodman) recruits Troy (Donald Glover) for his air conditioning repair school. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - Finals: Region 1 - American Ninja Warrior is an action- packed series that follows competitors as they tackle the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. The fourth season is hosted by Matt Iseman, with a new host, skier Jonny Moseley, and newcomer Angela Sun as the sideline reporter. This series covers six regional competitions held in three locations: Venice Beach, Dallas, and Miami, that determine the 100 competitors to participate in the qualifying rounds. The winner of the season receives $500,000 and the coveted "American Ninja Warrior" title. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG
7:30 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
8:30 pm South Park - The Biggest Douche In The Universe - Kenny's spirit is exorcised from Cartman and enters a pot roast, whilst Kyle is taken in by John Edward, who professes to have a message from his grandmother. Stan tries the technique of "cold reading" on some bystanders and when they become convinced he can talk to the dead, he's offered his own TV show. Stan is in the middle of telling people that he understands their fear of death and the comfort Edward brings them when a giant spacecraft lands on the set. Some weirdos from another galaxy abduct Edward and he goes on to win the award as the biggest douche of the universe. Back home in Denver, the pot roast is collected by Bob Schneider, who ingests Kenny's spirit and from then on acts like an eight-year-old. (From the US, in English) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Thursday January 29th, 2015
9:00 pm Danger 5 - After being abducted by Mr. Pedro, Hitler is taken captive in the Vatican. A gang of surviving Nazi war criminals have formed a mutiny against Hitler and plan to hijack Catholicism in a bid for world domination. Pierre’s faith is put to the test as he fights to save Christmas from the Nazis. Meanwhile Tucker retreats into a fantasy world, Ilsa encounters an old flame and McKenzie investigates Holly’s newfound ability. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) MA(V) **Encore**
9:30 pm Death Row - Linda Carty - Internationally renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with prisoners on Texas' death row and lets them tell their stories. In this episode, Herzog talks to Linda Carty, one of only 10 women on death row in Texas. Carty was convicted of murdering 25 year old Joana Rodrigues and stealing her 4 day old child. The young mother was found dead in the trunk of a car, with the infant barely alive nearby. Carty's first statement is a declaration of her innocence. (From Germany, in English) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (A)
10:30 pm @midnight - A rotating lineup of today's top comedians will battle nightly to determine who has the funniest take on the day's social media and pop culture happenings and wear the crown of funniest person on Earth. (From the USA) (Comedy) M(S)
11:00 pm Cordon - When a contagion is diagnosed at the Antwerp National Institute for Contagious Diseases, director Cannaerts takes no chances: he has the neighbourhood where it originated sealed off for 48 hours. This is unfortunate luck for Miss Katja, who is on a class excursion in the area, and for Jana, who was just about to move out. Police officers Lex and Jokke are assigned to trace the source of the contagion, called the Afghan Anwar. The search, however, takes a quite unexpected turn. (Ep.1) (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Drama Series) M(A,L) **Encore**
12:00 am Cordon - For Lex, the implementation of the cordon passes without much mishap. The people who are being put in quarantine for 48 hours react the Belgian way: managing on their own and complaining about the government. Jana's colleagues even throw a party, unaware of what is being decided over their heads at the crisis centre, where an official, Lommers, pulls the strings. Miss Katja wonders if her class will have to stay at the NIIZA (National Institute for Contagious Diseases). (Ep.2) (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Drama Series) M(A,L) **Encore**
12:55 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Rabbot - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human next door neighbour, Carl. In this episode, Dr Weird unveils his latest creation, the Rabbot, a giant robotic rabbit. But when he sprays it with perfume, it breaks its way out of the laboratory and heads for downtown New Jersey. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,V,D)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Thursday January 29th, 2015
1:10 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Escape from Leprechaupolis - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human next door neighbour, Carl. In this episode, Leprechauns use Dr Weird's Rainbow Maker 400 to capture people from afar, taking them to the middle of the woods, and then stealing their shoes. Their antics eventually lead to the involvement of the Aqua Teens. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,V,D)
1:25 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Bus of the Undead - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human next door neighbour, Carl. In this episode, Dr Weird creates a mutant moth/human called Mothmonsterman, but it flies out of the giant hole left by Rabbot and toward the Aqua Teen's house craving the bright light it sees coming from within. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,A,V,D)
1:40 am Movie: 9 Dragons - A Jakarta hitman tries to change his life after a tragic accident. Recognised as one of the best films to come out of Indonesia in recent times, Rudi Soedjarwo's engaging crime drama is a moving story of redemption set against a backdrop of gangland violence, loyalty and brotherhood. Stars Lukman Sardi, Fauzi Baadilla and Donny Alamsyah. (From Indonesia, in Indonesian) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,V)
3:35 am NHK World News In English From Tokyo - News and information on Japan's politics, business, culture, entertainment and more.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Friday January 30th, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am DW Global 3000 - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Iron Chef - Chinese Cabbage - In each episode of this cult cook-off series one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Friday January 30th, 2015
4:55 pm Knife Fight - 1000 Year Old Egg - Justin Devillier of NOLA’s La Petite Grocery and Michael Bryant of LA’s Churchill take on more than just each other, they also battle 1,000-year-old eggs. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**
5:20 pm The Office - Local Ad - When the Scranton branch is asked to participate in a Dunder Mifflin ad, Michael seizes his chance to exhibit his creativity. Meanwhile, Dwight explores the online world of Second Life. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
5:45 pm The Office - Branch Wars - When Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) tries to woo Stanley away from Scranton, Michael fights back, dragging her ex, Jim, into his war. Meanwhile, the existence of a "Finer Things Club" further disturbs Dunder Mifflin's calm. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:10 pm Community - Studies in Modern Movement - Annie has second thoughts about moving in with Troy and Abed once she realises that they expect her to live in a blanket fort. Meanwhile, Jeff tells his friends he is sick in order to get out of helping with the move, only to be blackmailed by Dean Pelton into spending the day with him. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:35 pm Mythbusters - Do Try This At Home Special - For years the Mythbusters team have told you to leave the busting to the professionals. But that’s all about to change. Every MythBuster has to start somewhere - and there’s no place like home. Our team has collected a handful of myths that can be busted in the comfort of your own workshop - without the need for explosives, catapults or a fire extinguisher. (From the US) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG CC
7:30 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
8:30 pm Ali G: Remixed - Ali G:Remixed features star creator and writer Sacha Baron Cohen giving new original introductions to every episode of BAFTA Award winning series Da Ali G Show, as well as The Best of Ali G. Ali G is a white English suburbanite fully immersed in hip hop and Jamaican culture and enrages his politically active and powerful guests with stupid questions. The other characters featured in the series are the Kazakhstani TV reporter Borat, who cheerfully expresses his love of porn, his hatred for the Jews and his general indifference to the death of his wife, and the superficial Austrian fashion expert Brüno, who often talks up heartless fashionistas and makes macho men uncomfortable with his blatant homosexuality. (From the UK) (Comedy) M(S,L)
8:55 pm Nathan For You - Dumb Starbucks - Nathan makes use of parody to open up a coffee shop nearly identical to Starbucks in its branding and appearance. (From the US) (Comedy Series) M(L) **Final**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Friday January 30th, 2015
9:20 pm Sex In The World's Cities - Montreal - In Montreal, the capital of liberal sex, saucy old songs coexist alongside the most revolutionary of behaviours. Night birds are prepared for all sorts of dramatisations. Glamour networks abound on the internet and the Fetish Weekend is a roaring success. But whereas gays and straights did not really used to mingle, today's youth wants to do away with ghettos, which doesn't stop them taking precautions against STDs. (From France, in English & French) MA(S,N) **New Episode**
10:20 pm @midnight - A rotating lineup of today's top comedians will battle nightly to determine who has the funniest take on the day's social media and pop culture happenings and wear the crown of funniest person on Earth. (From the USA) (Comedy) M(S)
10:50 pm Movie: Love Me, Love My Doll - Meet the men who prefer relationships with life-like silicone dolls rather than real women. This film provides an insight into the bizarre phenomenon of Real Dolls - synthetic life-sized, anatomically correct silicone love machines. Following a variety of doll owners as they care for and entertain their plastic partners, the program uncovers the reasons why more and more men are choosing dolls over the real thing. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC
11:45 pm Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Mayhem of the Mooninites - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human next door neighbour, Carl. In this episode, a pair of two- dimensional creatures from the Moon known as the Mooninites unexpectedly drop by the Aqua Teens' neighbourhood. There, they start to take advantage of Meatwad and torture him while they wreak havoc upon others around them. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,V,D)
12:00 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Balloonenstein - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad. In this episode, Meatwad receives electrical powers after Shake accidentally traps him in the clothes dryer for a week, and soon proceeds to create a balloon monster using static, once again by accident. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,V,S,D)
12:15 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Space Conflict from Beyond Pluto - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad. In this episode, Frylock attempts to make contact with aliens and is successful...but there's only two problems. First, the aliens want to take over Earth, and second, they're too stupid to pull it off. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,V,D)
12:30 am PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment Series) PG
2:30 am NHK World News In English From Tokyo - News and information on Japan's politics, business, culture, entertainment and more. SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Saturday January 31st, 2015
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm The Witch Doctor Will See You Now - Cameroon: Goat Blood Bath - Piers Gibbon sets about uncovering the science and secrets of non-Western health treatments. He's joined by two volunteer patients as they experience a range of unusual treatments in a bid to find a cure to their illnesses. In the final episode, Piers takes the two volunteers to the African country of Cameroon to find out if extreme treatments from traditional medicine hold the remedy to their medical issues. (From the US, in English, Ewondo and Gyele) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG (A)
2:00 pm Toughest Place To Be A... - Train Driver - Simon Davies usually drives a high speed train between London and Manchester, but now he faces a very different challenge as he travels to Peru and one of the highest and steepest railway lines on the earth. Mining is the life blood of Peru and every day trains carry thousands of tons of metal ores down from huge mines in the high Andes. Simon has just days to learn how to handle a massive train down the spectacular and terrifying slopes. (From the UK, in English and Spanish) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (L) CC SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Saturday January 31st, 2015
3:00 pm Arctic With Bruce Parry - Canada - Bruce travels to the far north of Canada to live with the Gwitchin people and witness their annual spring hunt. The Gwitchin have hunted migrating caribou in the Arctic wilderness for thousands of years, but this tradition is now under threat from oil exploration. Bruce then heads south to the tar sands of Alberta, home to the second largest oil reserves in the world, to discover how native people cope when the oil industry moves into their territory. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 5) (Rpt) PG (A) CC
4:00 pm Departures - Indonesia: Ring of Fire - They continue to the slums of Jakarta, meeting with a young boy and his family, and participating in daily activities to learn hardships of locals. (From Canada) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
5:00 pm Years Of Living Dangerously - Dry Season - From acclaimed producers James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger comes the explosive, cinematic environmental documentary series Years of Living Dangerously. Climate change is the biggest story of our time, and this nine-part winner of the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Series tells it like never before. Separate stories around climate change unfold across nine episodes, told by a cast of A-list Hollywood celebrities and high-profile journalists, including Harrison Ford, Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Michael C. Hall, Ian Somerhalder, Olivia Munn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, America Ferrara, and more. These correspondents travel to areas throughout the U.S. and around the world to interview both experts and ordinary people affected by, and seeking solutions to, the impacts of climate change. Presented by Jamie Durie. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC **Encore**
6:00 pm Movie: Asterix And Obelix In Britain - Edouard Baer and Gerard Depardieu star as comic book duo Asterix and Obelix in this zany adventure, which sees Asterix cross the channel to help his second-cousin Anticlimax face Caesar and the invading Romans. (From France, in French) (Movie) (Comedy) (2013) PG **Premiere**
8:00 pm If You Are The One - With a viewing audience of up to 50 million per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. A lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in the man through the use of their podium lights. Popular host Meng Fei oversees the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) G **New Episode**
9:00 pm Don't Tell My Mother... - Kazakhstan - Since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, there has been a race among the world’s superpowers to clean up Kazakhstan's nuclear capabilities, utilise its massive oil resources, and limit the possibilities for Islamic extremism within its borders. This episode, Diego visits the plundered landscape that the Soviets left behind and talks to those who are struggling, with limited resources, to help the thousands of innocent people whose lives were so carelessly toyed with. In spite of it all, Diego finds people filled with hope and a city with its eyes firmly on the future. (From France, in English & Kazakh) (Documentary) PG **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 5
Saturday January 31st, 2015
9:55 pm No Limit - The series follows Vincent Libérati, an agent plagued with an incurable disease, who accepts an offer from a mysterious secret organisation to perform missions on French soil in exchange for an experimental treatment, which brings him closer to his temperamental teenage daughter Lola, his ex-wife Alexandra and his suspicious cop sister Juliette. (From France, in French) (Drama Series) M(N,V,L) **New Episode**
11:00 pm Movie: City Of Men - Best friends Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas. Nominated for a 2008 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Special Effects. Directed by Paulo Morelli and stars Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha and Jonathan Haagensen. (From Brazil, in Portuguese, English subtitles) (Crime) (2007) (Rpt) M (D,L,S,V)
12:55 am Toughest Place To Be A... - Ferryman - 57-year-old Colin Window, the bridge officer of the Woolwich Ferry, travels to Dhaka, Bangladesh to train and work as a ferryman on the Buriganga River. Hosted by 70-year-old Muhammed Loteef in one of the city's slums, Colin is introduced to his new vessel, a small wooden rowboat known as a Sampan. In temperatures of up to 40 degrees, Sampan operators row passengers and goods across the quarter mile stretch of river every days, dodging the huge barges and passenger ships that dominate the Buriganga. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) (Rpt) PG CC
1:55 am Movie: Belleville Rendez-Vous - While competing in the Tour de France a young cyclist is kidnapped by the French Mafia and his grandmother sets out to rescue him with the help of a trio of jazz singing sisters whose main diet is frogs. Directed by Sylvain Chomet. (From France no dialogue) (Animation/ Comedy) 2003 (Rpt) PG WS
3:25 am CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network.