Program Guide
Week 12 Sunday March 15th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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. Hosted by Jamaica dela Cruz and Andy Trieu. (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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Urban Freestyler - 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
1:10 pm The World Of Jenks - Under Pressure - Jenks sits down with Chad's mother, Sheri, to discuss the reasons for Chad's weight gain and Sheri talks openly about her own struggles with this issue. Soon after, Chad has a doctor’s appointment, and the doctor delivers some bad news. At a dance battle, a fight breaks out between Chonkie and members of a rival dance group. D-Real helps to diffuse the tension, but then gets into an altercation with a security guard and ends up threatening violence. As part of her continuing cancer treatment, Kaylin must return to San Francisco for a routine scan. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Sunday March 15th, 2015
2:00 pm Foodie Planet - Destination Bali - Globetrotting French gourmet Julie Andrieu takes a culinary tour of some of the world's most interesting and scenic places. Luxuriant vegetation, tiered paddy fields, heavenly beaches and a population known for their incredible kindness - that's Bali, the 'Island of the Gods'. In this episode, Julie goes dragonfly hunting in the paddy fields, discovers the recipe for the island’s emblematic roast pig dish, attends a ritual offering ceremony in a temple, and witnesses the local fishermen at work – using kites! (From France, in French and English) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG
3:05 pm Warrior Road Trip - Boni and Lemarti Take Texas - This program follows Boni and Lemarti, two warriors from the Maasai culture, on a cross-continental journey. These warriors, who rarely abandon their traditional clothes or spears, embark on a cultural odyssey to experience the Western world while staying true to their tribal values. In this episode, Boni and Lemarti take on the beef belt of Texas to check up on their cows and learn a few tricks of the trade. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (A)
4:05 pm Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience - Policeman - Stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert is always told he has the toughest job in the world, but now he is facing his hardest ever audience as he goes on patrol with South Wales Police. Rhod dons a bite suit and feels the full force of the jaw at police dog training. He also saddles up with the mounted police and helps keep the crowds safe on match day in Cardiff. Can Rhod really walk the thin blue line or is he just not PC? (Part 4 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
4:40 pm The Pitch - The Fuller Brush Company - Classic cleaning brand The Fuller Brush Company has been a distinguished American household name since 1906. However, the historic brand has faded from the public eye in the last 20 years. In tonight's season finale, The Fuller Brush Company challenges two Chicago agencies to modernise their brand and return it to its former glory. (Final) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
5:30 pm Brazil's Next Top Model - The girls then meet up with Pazzetto for this week's workshop, which is cumulative with Namie's runway lesson. The girls attempt to learn how to undress a coat elegantly in the runway. Giovahnna struggles with walking in heels and Tatiana is criticised for trying to escape the challenge. Next the girls meet up with an actress to learn how to show skin and being sexy without being over the top. The challenge is to walk down the runway while undressing, and drop all the clothes on a trunk. In the house, drama ensues with Camila and Tatiana accusing Bruna of blaming her body issues on her diabetes when in actuality she eats sweets locked away in the bathroom. The girls also criticise Giovahnna for her mood swings. In the photoshoot, Mirian produces a stellar photo while Fabiana and Bia struggle. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Reality/Entertainment) (Rpt) PG
6:30 pm Parks And Recreation - Sweet Sixteen - Leslie realises that the department has forgotten Jerry’s birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn’t share his taste in music. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Sunday March 15th, 2015
7:00 pm Parks And Recreation - Campaign Shake-Up - Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager (guest star Kathryn Hahn) from Washington. Chris forces Ron to start interviewing replacements for Leslie when work starts falling through the cracks, and an unlikely officemate solves a challenging problem. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O’Heir and Retta also star. (From the USA) (Comedy) (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) G **New Episode**
8:30 pm South Park - Raising The Bar - Cartman owns up to being fat and decides that driving around on a scooter is his right. Meanwhile, Cartman discovers he has a rival for America's Sweetheart, Honey Boo Boo. (From Canada) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,L)
9:00 pm South Park - Insecurity - The man who visits all the homes in South Park every day is now under suspicion, and the luxury of having packages delivered to their doorstep is suddenly a threat to every family in the neighbourhood. Cartman takes matters into his own hands and signs up for a home security system. (From Canada) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,A,L)
9:30 pm Toast Of London - Submission - Toast’s new girlfriend, the aristocratic Portia de Coogan thinks it’s about time Toast met her father Lord Fotheringham. To make the best impression, it’s vital Toast works on his sense of humour. Seeing as he doesn’t have one, this may prove a challenge. Professionally, some voice over work for the Royal Navy leads to a terrifying visit to the launch of their latest submarine – The Penetrator. Guest starring Terence Harvey, Lisa Jackson, Rufus Jones and Adrian Lukis. (S.1,Ep.4) (From the UK) (Comedy Series) M(S,L) **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)
11:50 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)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Sunday March 15th, 2015
12:40 am 24 Hours In Emergency – Brief Encounter - This series offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest emergency departments, at King's College Hospital in London. See the joy and heartache faced by patients and their families, as well as the hard work of the emergency room staff. From life-threatening traumas to embarrassing mishaps, this is an intimate, and sometimes comical insight into life - and death - on the frontline of the emergency ward. (From the UK) (Series 3, ep3) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A) CC
1:40 am Movie: Travellers And Magicians - A sweet, unhurried tale about one man’s ambition to escape his mundane rural life. Dondup, a young government officer, is bored with his life in a rural Bhutanese village and dreams of starting afresh in America. Nominated for the International Jury Award at the 2003 Sao Paulo International Film Festival. Directed by Khyenste Norbu and stars Tshewang Dendup, Sonam Kinga and Sonam Lhamo. (From Bhutan and Australia, in Dzongkha, English subtitles) (Drama) (2003) (Rpt) PG
3:30 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 12
Monday March 16th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, 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.
4:00 pm Iron Chef – Rice - Chefs from all over the world come to Kitchen Stadium to do culinary battle with one of Chairman Kaga's "Iron Chefs." The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste. (From Japan, English narration) (Rpt) G CC WS
4:50 pm Urban Freestyler Extreme - Free Climbing - Encompassing a range of activities, this series pushes the boundaries of urban sport. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Monday March 16th, 2015
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 The Office - Sabre - When Sabre comes in to take over Dunder Mifflin, Michael struggles to accept Sabre's new policies. Pam and Jim have an interview for a local daycare they really want to get into. Andy and Erin work on a welcome song for Sabre as Erin waits for Andy to ask her out. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:30 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
7:30 pm The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
8:00 pm 30 Rock - Stride Of Pride - Liz works to prove to Tracy that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna after some negative publicity. Jack tries out an unconventional dating strategy. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) (class tba)
8:30 pm Movie: Compliance - When a young manager at a Mid-West US fast food chain answers the phone one day at work, she is met with the demands of a police officer. He instructs her that one of her employees is a robbery suspect, and must be detained while he searches her house. The young manager complies, locking herself in an office with the employee, and completely unaware that she is the victim of a sadistic hoax phone call. So begins a three hour ordeal involving strip searching and sexual assault that will leave lives destroyed. Based on a true story, where 70 such phone calls were made to restaurants around America last decade. (From the US) (Movie) (Drama) (2012) M(N,A,L) **Premiere**
10:10 pm Movie: Lars And The Real Girl - Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off of the internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's crazy, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet-natured boy that they've always loved. Starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider. (From the US) (Movie) (Comedy) (2007) PG
12:05 am @midnight - A rotating line-up 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 12
Monday March 16th, 2015
12:35 am The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
1:05 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Party All The Time - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. Andrew W.K. guest stars in this very special episode about tragedy, courage and ultimately, redemption. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
1:20 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Bart Oates - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. Carl receives a visit from his favourite football star. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
1:35 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Global Grilling - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. This episode Shake purchases an environmentally unfriendly grill. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
1:50 am Movie: Mirage - Growing up in Macedonia, 12-year-old Marco has a talent for writing, and dreams of a better life. But along with enduring bullying at school, his father is an alcoholic, his sister is abusive and his mother is a submissive, broken woman. Let down by all around him, Marco decides to act, with tragic consequences. Directed by Svetozar Ristovski and stars Marko Kovacevic, Vlado Jovanovski and Elena Mosz. (In Macedonian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (L,V)
3:45 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 12
Tuesday March 17th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, 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 – Potato - Chefs from all over the world come to Kitchen Stadium to do culinary battle with one of Chairman Kaga's "Iron Chefs." The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste. (From Japan, English narration) (Rpt) G CC WS
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Tuesday March 17th, 2015
4:50 pm American Ninja Warrior - Southeast Regional 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. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG
5:40 pm The Office - The Manager And The Salesman - The office is eager to welcome Sabre CEO Jo Bennett (guest star Kathy Bates) to Scranton, and are dazzled by her Southern ways. But when Jo finds out there are two branch managers, she says either Michael or Jim must go back to being a salesman. Meanwhile, Andy’s Valentine’s Day plan backfires. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:05 pm The Office - The Delivery: Part 1 - Pam’s contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment. In the second half hour, Michael anxiously waits for Pam and Jim’s baby to be born. Back at the office, Erin makes Andy jealous when she has lunch with Kevin. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:30 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
7:30 pm The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
8:00 pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine - The Mole - There’s a mole in the precinct and Holt and Jake need to find out who it is before Deputy Chief Madeline Wuntch (guest star Kyra Sedgwick) gets wind of it. Meanwhile, Terry and Rosa visit a "silent" disco to uncover new leads for their new drug task force. (S.2,Ep.5) (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Baz's Extreme Worlds - FDNY - This brand new series follows Irish radio and television personality Baz Ashmawy as he immerses himself in a range of extreme environments. New York city is home to almost 9 million people. It has over 5,000 skyscrapers and high rise apartment blocks. It has 11,000 of the most aggressive firefighters in the world. For a week, Baz was given access all areas to some of the busiest stations in New York. Squad 41 is one of the elite stations. They specialise in extreme situations like chemical fires subway crashes and terrorist attacks. They train Baz into the world of fire fighting by bringing him to the FDNY training academy. (S.1,Ep.3) (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) M(L) **New Episode** SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Tuesday March 17th, 2015
9:00 pm Baz's Extreme Worlds - Cage Fighters - Cage fighting is the fastest growing sport in the world. This episode Baz follows the story of Chris Stringer, 23, a rising star of cage fighting in Northern Ireland with aspirations to win international titles. Baz follows Chris as he prepares for a big international bout against American champ Rich 'No Love' Clementi. A win will mean he could get a crack the American cage fighting world. Chris's fiancé Lynne Holt, herself a cage fighter, is standing by her man all the way. (S.1,Ep.4) (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) M(V,L) **New Episode**
9:30 pm The Walking Dead - I Ain't A Judas - Their security threatened, Rick and the group must make a choice. With Woodbury in a police state, Andrea grows uneasy. (S.3,Ep.11) (From the US) (Drama Series) MA(H,V) CC **Series Return**
10:25 pm Animal Underworld With Henry Rollins - Beast Worship - Henry Rollins investigates where the real boundaries lay in the human-animal relationship. Investigating the role animals play in religion, Henry witnesses a desert ritual in which spiritual seekers illegally smoke the poisonous skin of a Sonoran toad. And, in the snake-handling churches of Appalachia, he finds even Christianity has room for a surprising role for dangerous animals. (From the US, in English, Spanish and Vietnamese) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) (Rpt) M (A)
11:25 pm South Park - The Tooth Fairy's Tats - The boys enter the world of organized crime when they realise they can make money from the tooth fairy with other children's teeth. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
11:55 pm @midnight - A rotating line-up 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)
12:25 am The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
12:55 am Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job! - Tommy - The network forces Tim and Eric to hire The Room director Tommy Wiseau to direct a sketch. (From the US) (Comedy/Sketch Series) (Rpt) M(S,L,D)
1:10 am Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job! - Origins - Two comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches. Eric's encounter with Q gives birth to timanderic.com. (From the US) (Comedy/Sketch Series) (Rpt) M(S,D,L)
1:25 am Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job! - Presidents - Ben Hur hosts The Ben Hur Show Awesome and lets us into his mind. Inside, we meet The White Boys, see an advertisement for The Pusswhips Bangang, and Michael Ian Black interviews Tim and Eric. (From the US) (Comedy/Sketch Series) (Rpt) M(S,D,L)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Tuesday March 17th, 2015
1:40 am Movie: The Homecoming - Drawing inspiration from The Postman Always Rings Twice, the hiring of a young Albanian man by a couple running a gas station affects them all as an affair develops between the wife and the striking newcomer. From the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Written and directed by Vassilis Douvlis and stars Arto Apartian, Maria Skoula and Arthur Luzi. (From Greece, in Greek) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (L,N,V)
3:20 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 12
Wednesday March 18th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, 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 – Sweet Potato - Chefs from all over the world come to Kitchen Stadium to do culinary battle with one of Chairman Kaga's "Iron Chefs." The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste. (From Japan, English narration) (Rpt) G CC WS
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Wednesday March 18th, 2015
4:50 pm American Ninja Warrior - Finals: Region 6 - 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. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG
5:40 pm The Office - The Delivery: Part 2 - Pam’s contractions begin but she and Jim are determined to wait it out as long as possible so they can have more time at the hospital. Meanwhile the rest of the office tries to distract Pam from the pain with food and entertainment. In the second half hour, Michael anxiously waits for Pam and Jim’s baby to be born. Back at the office, Erin makes Andy jealous when she has lunch with Kevin. Guest starring Linda Purl. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:05 pm The Office - St. Patrick's Day - Michael thinks he impressed Jo only to discover someone else in the office caught her eye. Meanwhile, Dwight makes trouble on Jim's first day back from paternity leave. Andy and Erin have an interesting first date. Guest starring Kathy Bates. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:30 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
7:30 pm The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
8:00 pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Jake and Sophia - Jake hits it off with Sophia (guest star Eva Longoria), a woman whom he meets at a bar, only to find out she is the defence attorney for a perp he is trying to put in jail. Meanwhile, Gina and Charles work to put their relationship behind them. (S.2,Ep.6) (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Movie Mayhem With Marc Fennell: Dead Snow - Eight medical students on a ski trip to Norway discover that Hitler’s horrors live on when they come face to face with an unimaginable menace: Nazi zombies intent on devouring anyone unfortunate enough to wander into the remote mountains where they were once sent to die. Directed by Tommy Wirkola and stars Jeppe Laursen, Charlotte Frogner and Jenny Skavlan. (From Norway, in Norwegian) (Cult) (2009) (Rpt) MAV (L,H,V) **International Zombie Month**
10:10 pm UEFA Champions League 2014-2015 – Coverage of Matchday 8b from the UEFA Champions League. (Football) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Wednesday March 18th, 2015
11:40 pm @midnight - A rotating line-up 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)
12:10 am The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
12:40 am Robot Chicken - Day At The Circus - From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist. Medusa at the hairdresser. Stripper pole problems. A man meets a leprechaun in a bar. The Hall of Memory game show. The Black Stallion learns a lesson in race relations. Oprah and Dr. Phil star in "Tough Love". (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A)
12:55 am Robot Chicken - Lust For Puppets - From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist. Frankenstein's in-laws are less than pleased. Cameron Diaz has just 24 hours to live! Calvin and Hobbes have fun therapy adventures. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A)
1:10 am Robot Chicken - Anne Marie's Pride - Donkey Punch: From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist. Mr. T and the Foo Fighters forge an unlikely alliance. Stretch Armstrong needs a corn syrup transplant. A guy dates his GPS navigational system. Learn the untold origin of Alvin and the Chipmunks! Roger Ebert and guest reviewer M. Night Shyamalan present upcoming feature films, including Schindler’s List 2 Schindler’s Pissed. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,A)
1:25 am Robot Chicken - Book Of Corrine - From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist. Sketches include a dissatisfied Gobots nerd giving his analysis on a recent R.C. Gobots sketch, a new game show in which people are decapitated, a young mother whose apocalyptically melodramatic reaction frightens her resistant baby into eating, Vince Vaughn Bangs Your Mom, Big Bird having the bird flu, bees with attitude, and Seth Green and Matthew Senreich asking for financial support in getting a third season in a telethon that goes horribly awry. (From the US) (Comedy/Sketch Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A)
1:40 am Movie: Iron Island - An allegorical film about a community living aboard an abandoned and sinking oil tanker, also depicting the star-crossed love story of a young boy and a girl promised to another. Winner of the prestigious Golden Peacock award at the 36th International Film Festival in India. Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof and stars Ali Nassirian, Hossein Farzi-Zadeh and Neda Pakdaman. (From Iran, in Farsi, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (V,A)
3:15 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 12
Thursday March 19th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, 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 - Chefs from all over the world come to Kitchen Stadium to do culinary battle with one of Chairman Kaga's "Iron Chefs." The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste. (From Japan, English narration) (Rpt) G CC WS
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Thursday March 19th, 2015
4:50 pm American Ninja Warrior - Las Vegas Finals: 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
5:40 pm The Office – New Leads - When the sales staff lets Sabre's new "sales is king" policy get to their heads, Michael hides their new, prized leads. (From the US) (Comedy) (Rpt) PG
6:05 pm The Office – Happy Hour - Michael gets kicked out of the bar when he whips out all the stops to impress a friend of Jim and Pam’s. Meanwhile, Andy and Erin do their best to keep their relationships under wraps. Dwight rethinks his pre-natal contract with Angela. (From the US) (Comedy) (Rpt) PG
6:30 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
7:30 pm The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
8:00 pm Parks And Recreation - Halloween Surprise - A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane’s (guest star Lucy Lawless) girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom searches for a new business idea. (S.5,Ep.5) (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) (class tba)
8:30 pm South Park - Lil' Crime Stoppers - Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny are bored with the usual games they play, so they decide to form a crime-stoppers gang. Their first case goes well - they find a missing cherry pie that disappeared from a window sill. Then Sara Peterson asks them to find her missing doll. They're hot on the track when a rival gang dressed as junior FBI turn up and try to take over the case. (From the US, in English) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A) CC WS
9:00 pm Dead Set - Kelly's boyfriend Riq fights to survive in the outside world. As the housemates come to terms with their horrifying predicament, producer Patrick finds himself trapped in a room with an idiot. Meanwhile, Angel's condition is worsening. Stars Jaime Winstone, Andy Nyman and Chizzy Akudolu. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MAV (V,H) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Thursday March 19th, 2015
9:30 pm Big Trouble In Thailand - The cameras revisit the Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Phangan where thousands of gap year students and travellers are partying hard on cheap alcohol. A young British traveller has his head smashed with a brick after a local man tries to steal his friend’s passports and more. When a local man is arrested Jamie is uncertain if he is the guilty party. Meanwhile, Micha the 19-year-old girl from Cumbria who was arrested at last week's party for drugs possession faces her big day in court; if found guilty she could be sent to one of Thailand’s notorious prisons. (S.1,Ep.2) (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) M(A,V,L) **New Episode**
10:20 pm The Walking Dead - I Ain't A Judas - Their security threatened, Rick and the group must make a choice. With Woodbury in a police state, Andrea grows uneasy. (S.3,Ep.11) (From the US) (Drama Series) MA(H,V) CC **Encore**
11:10 pm South Park - Contorting Quintuplets - The boys attend the last American performance of Cirque du Cheville, and are entranced by the Vladchik Contorting Romanian Quintuplets. They try to make their own version of the circus, but Kenny's vocal limitations keep their vision from being realised. Meanwhile, the quintuplets run away from the tour with their grandmother, who does not want to go back to impoverished Romania, and stay at Stan's house. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC
11:40 pm @midnight - A rotating line-up 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)
12:10 am The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
12:40 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Grim Reaper Gutters - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. This episode, the Aqua Teens reminisce about their past experiences. Carl goes crazy after finding out that Tara the porn star is visiting the Aqua Teens. He then runs into the grim reaper who poses as a gutter salesman. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
12:55 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Moonajuana - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. The Mooninites get Shake and Meatwad high by burning tires. Frylock doesn't fall for this trick and later the Mooninites finally explain to him why they have been pulling all of these pranks. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(S,A,V)
1:10 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Ezekial - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. Shake takes on the greatest role of his life: that of a father. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA(V,S,A)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Thursday March 19th, 2015
1:25 am Movie: Rashomon - Akira Kurosawa's famous study of the relativity of truth with four people in 12th-century Kyoto giving mutually contradictory versions of the same story of rape and murder. Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival in 1951. Stars Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo and Masayuki Mori. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Drama) (1951) (Rpt) M (V)
3:05 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 12
Friday March 20th, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, 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 – Crab - Chefs from all over the world come to Kitchen Stadium to do culinary battle with one of Chairman Kaga's "Iron Chefs." The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste. (From Japan, English narration) (Rpt) G CC WS
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Friday March 20th, 2015
4:50 pm American Ninja Warrior - Las Vegas Finals: 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
5:40 pm The Office - Secretary's Day - Andy pulls out all the stops to give Erin a memorable Secretary’s Day. Michael reluctantly takes Erin out to lunch and lets slip about Andy’s relationship with Angela. Meanwhile, Oscar circulates a viral video he created that compares Kevin’s voice to Sesame Street's Cookie Monster. (From the USA) (Comedy) (Rpt) PG
6:05 pm The Office - Body Language - Michael is hopeful that a potential client is interested in him, but everyone in the office except Pam thinks he's wasting his time. Meanwhile, Dwight recruits Kelly to apply for the Sabre minority management training program. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG
6:30 pm UEFA Europa League 2014-2015 Highlights - Highlights from the UEFA Europa League 2014-2015. (From Switzerland, in English) (Football)
7:30 pm Friday Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
8:00 pm Parks And Recreation - Ben's Parents - After being warned about Ben’s divorced parents, Leslie gets nervous as she prepares to meet them. With the help of Jean- Ralphio, Tom prepares to pitch his new business to Ron. Meanwhile, Chris rides an emotional rollercoaster. (S.5,Ep.6) (From the US) (Comedy Series) (class tba)
8:30 pm Adam Looking For Eve - New Dutch reality-dating show with a twist: contestants are all naked. Marketing student and bartender Deveron, 22, wants a beautiful and curvy woman with light brown skin. That perfectly describes courageous, ambitious 25-year-old model and entrepreneur Eve, who prefers a strong, protective man with light brown skin and an athletic build. There is no immediate spark between clumsy Deveron and self-assured Eve, but Eve appears to be intrigued by the arrival of a new love rival. And the situation becomes even more interesting when it turns to be a man she knows well and has been interested in for quite a while. (S.1,Ep.2) (From the Netherlands, in Dutch) (Reality) (Entertainment) MA(N) **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Friday March 20th, 2015
9:25 pm Fuzoku: The World Of Sex Entertainment In Japan - In Tokyo, three women take us through the realm of fuzoku; the world of erotic entertainment in Japan. Yuna is an aspiring actress in hard-core films, Nao engages clients in hard-chats and Miho is a well- known striptease artist. We learn about their dreams, we follow them at work and during their free time, in host clubs where they drink and find escorts, and in nightclubs where shibari, the art of sadomasochistic binding, is practiced. (From Italy, in Japanese) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (A,S,N)
10:30 pm Banana - Scotty leads a quiet, determined life - she's 21, cares for her mother, and holds down four jobs at once. Then one day, in an ordinary supermarket. Scotty sees Yvonne, and her life changes forever. But as she tries to pursue the love of her life, Scotty faces some terrible problems. Not least, Yvonne's husband. (S.1,Ep.2) (From the UK) (Drama Series) M(L) **New Episode**
11:00 pm Cucumber - Henry begins his new life, but Freddie marks out the battle lines. Lance tries to work out where Henry's gone, and enlists Cleo's help, but only Cliff is devious enough to work out the truth. (Ep.2) (From the UK) (Drama) (class tba) CC **Encore**
12:00 am Friday Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and international headlines. (An SBS Production)
12:30 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)
12:45 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)
1:00 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. Hosted by Jamaica dela Cruz and Andy Trieu. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment Series) PG
3:00 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 12
Saturday March 21st, 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 The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
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 Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Hyundai A-League - Round 22: Sydney FC V Melbourne City - The Hyundai A- League, Australia’s premier football competition, continues on SBS with coverage as Sydney FC take on Melbourne City at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, in Round 22. SBS’s match coverage will be hosted by David Zdrilic, with live match commentary by David Basheer and Lucy Zelic pitch side with interviews and match reports. (Football) CC
3:00 pm Urban Freestyler - 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
3:05 pm Ultimate Parkour Challenge - Witness the world's fastest-growing extreme sport to our TVs with the Ultimate Parkour Challenge. The essence of parkour is as simple as a game of chase: athletes move as efficiently as possible from point A to point B. However, unlike a regular track and field race, parkour is performed in any and every environment. Athletes must roll, climb, leap, flip and fly over walls, cars, stairs, railings, and ten-foot rooftop gaps between five-storey buildings. (From the US) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Saturday March 21st, 2015
3:35 pm Venice 24 / 7 - Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but how do the rescue services cope working within the multiple waterways with no set addresses for any of the local residences? This fast-paced series goes behind the scenes to see how the emergency services keep Venice safe. In tonight's premiere episode, as the city is coming out of winter, all of the complications of snow, high winds, fog and flooding are upon this enchanting city. From the street cleaners and rubbish collectors, to the police who stop speeding and the builders who mastermind repairs to 17th century palaces from a boat, take a look at how this city duns from dawn until dusk.(From Italy, in English & Italian) (Factual Entertainment) (Rpt) PG CC
4:05 pm Beyond Survival - The Hewa And The Secret Hidden Ceremony - Stroud returns to the wilds of Papa New Guinea with special permission to carry out the ‘Cumoutin’ death ceremony with a tribe called the Hewa. Ingesting betelnut and hiking treacherous mountain jungle terrain, this ceremony has never been filmed, photographed or even seen by an outsider before. Until now. (From Canada) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
5:05 pm Planet Sport - Bolivia - Perched in the cordillera of the Andes, where a major part of the population live in extreme conditions, Bolivia is an inhospitable playing field. Bolivians may have an Olympic track record as thin as a llama's shin bone, but this country is still a champion when it comes to identity, culture and unspoilt nature. Manuel takes sport as his starting point and sets off to meet Bolivians in all states and conditions. The little indigenous Cholitas, the extreme swimmers who take on the icy waters of Lake Titicaca, the black faces of Potosi, and finally, a group of hotheads who dream of paragliding over the Uyuni salt flats. (From France & Bolivia, in French) (Documentary) (Rpt) G
6:05 pm Urban Freestyler - Abbas Farid - 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
6:10 pm Knife Fight – Pigs Ears - The fight for supremacy in the Pacific Northwest pits Portland chefs Benjamin Bettinger of Imperial against Patrick McKee of Paley’s Place. The two duke it out over pig’s ear and rabbit as their mentor, Vitaly Paley, looks on. (From the USA) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG
6:40 pm No Kitchen Required - Louisiana - Join three top chefs, Michael Psilakis, Madison Cowan and Kayne Raymond, as they prepare dishes from ten very different and remote locations. The three must work with the locals to hunt, forage and collect ingredients for a locally-inspired meal. In this episode, the chefs find themselves in the backwater swamps of Louisiana where they must honour one of the most revered American culinary traditions: Cajun cooking. (From the UK) (Food 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) G SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 12
Saturday March 21st, 2015
8:30 pm Vikings - Mercenary - The Nordic warriors with an insatiable appetite for brutal warfare, unrestrained passion, fierce alliances and ruthless betrayals have sailed back to local shores, ready to pillage and conquer Australian television screens again. In the series return, Ragnar and Lagertha's fleets depart Kattegat once more for Wessex and this time they bring a group to colonize there. King Ecbert hosts the Norsemen and proposes a deal. Despite the misgivings of some of the other leaders, Ragnar leads his forces into battle once more, but this time as allies of Wessex. (S.3.Ep.1) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) M(V) CC **Encore**
9:20 pm Vikings - The Wanderer - In tonight's double episode series return, Lagertha and Athelstan help to establish the Viking settlement in Wessex. Harbard, a mysterious wanderer, arrives in Kattegat, realising the forewarned dreams of Aslaug, Siggy and Helga. (S.3,Ep.2) (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) MA(V) CC **Encore**
10:15 pm The Shooter - One bullet can change the world. Reporter Mia Moesgaard is the best political commentator on Danish television, and with the election around the corner, she barely has time to prepare for the imminent arrival of her adopted baby girl. When the popular Greens party, led by the dashing Thomas Borby vows to abolish oil drilling in Greenland, the citizens take notice, voting them in in a landslide victory. But only months after taking office, the Greens pull a complete backflip, and the citizens are furious. Their anger is voiced by Mia, who unwittingly states that the government's policy change may incite community violence. For one political activist, Rasmus, her words ring alarmingly true, and he takes it upon himself to make the government pay for their lies. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Movie) (Thriller) (2012) MA(V)
12:00 am American Weed - Rocky Mountain Medicine - With everything invested in the newly booming medical marijuana industry, the De Noue family of North Boulder Wellness Centre struggles to turn a profit. Meanwhile, pot entrepreneur Josh Stanley faces a huge challenge in persuading Colorado to finance scientific research and development into cannabis as medicine, while the Denver Police Department conducts undercover operations to try to keep a lid on the expanding black market in marijuana. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 4) (Rpt) M (A,D)
1:00 am Movie: Camaron - A biographic film about influential flamenco singer El Camarón de la Isla, covering his rise to fame, his drug addiction, and his association with guitarists Paco de Lucía, Tomatito and Paco Cepero. Produced in consultation with his widow. Winner of three Best Actor awards for Óscar Jaenada. Directed by Jaime Chávarri and also stars Óscar Jaenada, Verónica Sánchez and Mercè Llorens. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Biography) (2005) (Rpt) M (D,L)
3:05 am CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network.