Program Guide

Week 27 Sunday June 28th, 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. 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 Mysterious Cities Of Gold - The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the Mysterious Cities of Gold. (From France, in English) (Animation) (Rpt) PG

1:30 pm Mysterious Cities Of Gold - The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the Mysterious Cities of Gold. (From France, in English) (Animation) (Rpt) PG

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Sunday June 28th, 2015

2:00 pm Lily Cole's Art Matters - Supermodel and art history graduate Lily Cole will embark on a fascinating journey with renowned artists such as Tacita Dean and Christo, watching them at work in their studio, discussing their life and artistic processes, and getting closer than ever before to the people behind the art. Lily will accompany these artists to their places of inspiration as they discuss the genesis of their work and how their lives as artists really began. (Arts) (From the UK) (Rpt) PG CC

3:00 pm The Jo Whiley Sessions - Bombay Bicycle Club - Celebrated DJ and BBC radio presenter Jo Whiley sits down with the hottest acts in the charts today for revealing interviews and intimate performances. Tonight, get to know the music and stories of London indie band Bombay Bicycle Club. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

3:30 pm Brazil's Next Top Model - Gisele Bündchen, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrósio are just some of many Brazilian women who have made a huge impact on the fashion world. Go back to where it all started with season one, as a group of girls reside in a luxury mansion in Sao Paulo while competing for the title of Brazil's Next Top Model. Hosted by Fernanda Motta. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Reality) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG

4:30 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) G **New Episode**

5:30 pm FIFA Women's World Cup Highlights Show - All the latest action and highlights from the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. (Football)

6:00 pm Secret Life Of ... - Napoleon Bonaparte - A new cheeky and provocative biography series that deliciously dishes dirt on icons of the past. Think Napoleon, Catherine the Great, and Casanova. Then take the visual appeal of Entertainment Tonight, throw in a little Monty Python humour, and subject it all to rigorous historical accuracy. The result? A rare glimpse into the rarified world of the rich, famous and scandalous. Did Henry VIII really please all those wives? Did Napoleon come up short in more ways than one? And how did Marie Antoinette navigate her way to the bathroom? (Ep.4) (From the UK) (Comedy Series) PG **New Episode**

6:30 pm The Bike Lane - The Bike Lane showcases the very best in cycling, from pro tips, to the latest race news, celebrity challenges and gear reviews. Hosted by Matthew Keenan and with special guest Stuart O'Grady on the panel, The Bike Lane takes you into the world of cycling culture from fixies and commuters, all the way to the top of the sport at the Giro d’Italia. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC

7:00 pm Benidorm Bastards - They’re up to their old tricks again! Seven senior citizens (played by actors) head out into the streets with only one thought in mind - to pull pranks on young people. This is a hidden camera show with a difference; the skits are absurd and hilarious - and the unsuspecting victims haven't got a clue what hit them. (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Sunday June 28th, 2015

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 Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment - Popular Culture - Award-winning comedian and Star of recent hit comedy series Uncle, Nick Helm presents Heavy Entertainment - a helter-skelter ride of songs, sketches, jokes, poetry, fireworks, stunts, dance, and whatever else he can muster. This week Nick looks at Popular Culture. (Ep.2) (From the UK) (Comedy Series) M(L) **New Episode**

9:00 pm Drunk History UK - Comedians get drunk and teach us about history. Tonight Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on Burke & Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese. (S.1,Ep.2) (From the UK) (Comedy Series) M(S,A,L) **New Episode**

9:30 pm Housos - Dazza the Bikie - When Shazza stops sleeping with him, Dazza joins the bikie gang, the Hunterz, in order to make Shazza horny. But he soon finds that being an apprentice bikie and doing dirty ‘jobs’ can be harder than getting a real job. Meanwhile, Franky is caught on camera doing a good deed, so he and Kev decide to set-up as ‘Robbing Hood’, getting back stuff for other people for a cut. Stars Paul Fenech, Jason Davis and Elle Dawe. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) MA (D,S,L) CC

10:00 pm Pizza World Record - The boys tour Rio's soccer stadiums and the Mardi Gras dress rehearsal. Later, at Uluru, they attempt to complete the world record pizza delivery. Stars Paul Fenech, Tahir Bilgic and Kevin Taumata. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (D,A,S) CC

10:30 pm Indie Sex - Teen Flicks - Since the earliest film images were created, sex and nudity have been part of cinema - and audiences have been both titillated and horrified by what they've seen. This episode presents the history and role of teenage sex and sexuality on screen from Splendour in the Grass to Kids to Thirteen. The blockbuster teen films of the 1980s and more contemporary teen flicks are all explored as mediums through which teen films have played a central role in adolescent sex education. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) (Rpt) MA (S,A,L,N) CC

11:45 pm The Sex Show - Do I Have a Fetish? - This series explores what exists out there in the world of sex. Two young women and one young man move into an apartment together for eight weeks, on a mission to learn, discover and experience what the sexual world has to offer. Each week, the threesome is introduced to a new topic, each with three individual challenges. (From Norway, in Norwegian and Swedish) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) MA (A,N,S)

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Sunday June 28th, 2015

12:20 am 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)

1:10 am 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)

2:00 am Movie: The Fish Child - A scathing examination of class differences in South America are brought to the forefront in this poignant love story of two girls from different backgrounds who go to extreme lengths to be together. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Málaga Spanish Film Festival. Directed by Lucía Puenzo and stars Inés Efron, Mariela Vitale and Arnaldo André. (From Argentina, in Spanish, English subtitles) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M (S,A,N,V)

3:45 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 27

Monday June 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 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 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 – Tomato - 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 27

Monday June 29th, 2015

4:45 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

5:35 pm Massive Moves - Big Beach House - On the Grand Strand in South Carolina, Robert and Sara Taylor own a beautiful 118 acre plantation. It's the perfect place to unwind with friends and family, but the trouble is it doesn't have a house. They hire Joe Powell and Sons, the coolest and calmest house movers in the Carolinas, to move a 70 ton beach house to their property. But just as work begins Hurricane Sandy threatens to wreck their plans - a daring scheme to chop the house in two so it can clear power-lines and protected trees while on the move. Will the biggest storm of the 21st century dash the Taylor's dreams? (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) (Rpt) G CC

6:05 pm Parks And Recreation - Article Two - Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter that no longer make sense. Chris gives April and Ron management training, while Ann and Ben get in a bidding war over a present for Leslie. (S.5,Ep.19) (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 The Office - Ultimatum - Michael prepares himself for the good or bad news about Holly (guest star Amy Ryan) and her boyfriend. In an effort to be an "awesome" office manager, Pam decides to put up a resolution board for everyone to post their New Year's resolutions. Meanwhile, Andy, Dwight, and Darryl set out to meet women during their lunch break. (S.7,Ep.13) (From the USA) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG

8:30 pm Movies For Mondays: Gantz - After trying to rescue a man on the subway tracks, two teens wake up in a room dominated by a mysterious black sphere that sends them to hunt down and kill aliens hiding on Earth. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Movie) (Science Fiction) (2011) (Rpt) **Action Doubles**

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Monday June 29th, 2015

10:50 pm Movies For Mondays: Gantz 2: Perfect Answer - Several months after the events of Gantz, Kurono faces an impending alien invasion under the order of Gantz, a mysterious giant black orb. As he closes in on the magical "100" score to resurrect his friends, young pop star Eriko is being secretly ordered by Gantz to carry out assassinations, and cop Shigeta inches closer towards finding out the truth about the invading aliens. As the missions get increasingly dangerous, Kurono discovers that the endgame for Gantz is quickly approaching with a massive bloody showdown with the aliens. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Movie) (Science Fiction) (2011) (Rpt) MA(V) **Action Doubles**

1:25 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)

1:55 am Movie: 22 Bullets - Retired mobster Charly Matteï is left for dead after being shot 22 times. Against all odds, Charly survives. After learning he may have been betrayed by one of his closest allies, Charly embarks on a violent quest for revenge. Meanwhile, the police are also at work tracking down his would-be-killers. Directed by Richard Berry and stars Jean Reno, Marina Foïs and Kad Merad. (From France, in French) (Action/Adventure) (2010) (Rpt) MAV (V)

4:00 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 27

Tuesday June 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 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 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 – Little Neck Clams - 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 27

Tuesday June 30th, 2015

4:45 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

5:35 pm Massive Moves - Cross Country Cabin - Anderson Building Movers haul a house, along with its basement, 40km off-road, through the bush and down to the shores of Deifenbaker Lake. Norlyn and Bonnie run a cattle ranch about 15 miles south of Saskatchewan, they’re out in the country and off the grid, where Norlyn has lived his entire life. William Johnson has helped them hatch a daring plan to move a 3000sqft house to the farm, but there’s a catch - there aren’t many roads along the way. William will have to improvise as the conditions of the terrain changes as he drags this house off- road. Will the house make it in one piece with its fragile basement? (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) (Rpt) G CC

6:05 pm Parks And Recreation - Jerry's Retirement - When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together, while Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves. (S.5,Ep.20) (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 The Office - The Seminar - With Andy’s sales at his lowest ever, he gets desperate and holds a small business seminar with the help of some special guests. Michael and Holly turn the event into an improv challenge. Meanwhile, Erin enlists some of her coworkers in her scrabble battle with Gabe. (S.7,Ep.14) (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG CC

8:30 pm Don't Tell My Mother... - Mexico - Diego Buñuel dives into the sewers and runs from canine immigration agents to discover just how creative the residents of Ciudad de Mexico really are. (From France, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG(D)

9:00 pm Unplanned America - Born On The Bayou - Parv, Gonzo and Nick head to New Orleans and get swept up by the musical soul of the city from joyous second line bands, busking crust punks and twerking clubs, to throwing their very own street parade. (Co- commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (class tba) **Final**

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Tuesday June 30th, 2015

9:30 pm California High - When California introduced medical marijuana laws in 1996 it sparked a chain reaction that led to 18 other states passing similar laws. Two states, Washington and Colorado, even legalised marijuana for recreational use. With a full legalisation vote due in 2016, California is now considered by many as the key battleground state in the national marijuana debate. A debate that has divided Americans for over fifty years. From the concrete jungles of LA to the remote isolation of Northern California, “California High” takes you on a journey through the eyes of growers, cops, politicians and ordinary Californians to get up close and personal with the issues. It shows for the first time how truly complex the situation is. (From the US) (Documentary) (class tba) **Premiere**

10:30 pm Lost Girl - The Ceremony - Reality and fantasy converge as Bo confronts her ultimate challenge – unaware that it may not be just her life she is risking. Meanwhile, her friends consider the unthinkable. Trick dreads the meaning of something he sees. (S.3,Ep.9) (From Canada) (Drama Series) M(V) **Encore**

11:20 pm Lost Girl - Delinquents - Bo, Dyson and Kenzi go undercover at an urban camp to catch a serial killer Fae who preys on at-risk youth. A blast from the past greets Tamsin, but the visit may not be purely social. Bo is given some emotional news that is hard for her to accept. (From Canada) (Drama Series) M(V) **Encore**

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 Movie: Student Services - 19-year-old Laura desperately wants to do well in university. She works part-time but cannot make ends meet. Out of options, she responds to the personal ad of middle-aged Joe, who agrees to pay for 'tender moments'. Laura promises herself it will only happen once, but three days later she is back in a hotel room with Joe and her downward spiral begins. Directed by Emmanuelle Bercot and stars Déborah François, Mathieu Demy and Alain Cauchi. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) MAV (A,N,V,S)

2:35 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 27

Wednesday July 1st, 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 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 – Salmon - 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 27

Wednesday July 1st, 2015

4:45 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

5:35 pm FIFA Women's World Cup Highlights Show - All the latest action and highlights from the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. (Football)

6:05 pm Parks And Recreation - Swing Vote - Leslie gets upset when Ron submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity, while, Ann helps Tom with his girlfriend troubles. (S.5,Ep.21) (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 The Office - The Search - When Jim gets an emergency phone call from Helene (guest star Linda Purl), he is forced to leave Michael in the bathroom of a gas station. Meanwhile, Holly (guest star Amy Ryan), Erin and Dwight set out on a journey to find Michael. Back at the office Pam’s artwork starts a captioning contest that seems to offend Gabe. (S.7,Ep.15) (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG

8:30 pm Movie Mayhem with Marc Fennell: Gattaca - Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman star in this Sci-Fi film about a man who is genetically inferior, and destined to die at age 30. But he defies his fate and assumes the identity of a superior being, Jude Law in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. Gattaca is a thoughtful, restrained sci-fi film and it broke Jude law in the US in the tragic role of a man with all the genetic advantages but an inability to find happiness. (From the US) (Movie) (Science Fiction) (1997) (Rpt) M(A,V,L) **Retromania Season**

10:25 pm Movie Mayhem with Marc Fennell: The Blob - Remake of the 1958 horror sci-fi about a deadly blob from another planet which consumes everyone in its path. A group of teenagers try in vain to warn the townsfolk, however the locals refuse to take them seriously. (From the US) (Movie) (Horror) (1988) MA(H.V) **Retromania Season**

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)

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Wednesday July 1st, 2015

12:40 am Movie: Tornado - After four years in Oklahoma studying twisters, meteorologist Jan returns to Berlin and immediately recognises the warning signs of an unprecedented storm that threatens to devastate the city. When the authorities ignore his warnings, Jan heads straight for the eye of the tornado to try to prevent the impending doom that is set to strike his hometown. Directed by Andreas Linke and stars Matthias Koeberlin, Mina Tander and Sascha Göpel. (From Germany, in German) (Action/Adventure) (2006) (Rpt) M (A)

2:55 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 27

Thursday July 2nd, 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 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 – Matsutake Mushrooms - 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 27

Thursday July 2nd, 2015

4:45 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

5:35 pm FIFA Women's World Cup Highlights Show - All the latest action and highlights from the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. (Football)

6:05 pm Parks And Recreation - Are You Better Off? - Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councillor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call the only man he knows who can help with the investigation: retired Special Agent Burt Macklin. Meanwhile, April gets some life- changing news, and Tom debates a big business opportunity. (S.5,Ep.22) (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 Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums - Guest Comedian Andi Osho pits common sense against Dara’s big maths brain as they battle it out to solve real life problems. Professor Marcus Du Sautoy sets the questions. Today’s theme is, ‘You can’t argue with logic’. (Ep.7) (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**

8:35 pm South Park - Something You Can Do With Your Finger - Cartman has a dream about being in a successful boy band, so he convinces the other boys to join him, in hopes of making $10,000,000. To be a proper boy band, they need five members, so after auditions, they settle on Wendy, and dress her up as a boy. The band, called "Fingerbang", gets a gig playing at the South Park Mall. Stan's father, however, refuses to allow him to stay in the band. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC

9:00 pm South Park - Do The Handicapped Go To Hell - The boys learn about Hell in church (except, of course, for Kyle), and about baptism, making confession, and taking communion to avoid going there. The priest's sermon motivates the boys to take action, and getting their first communion becomes their primary concern. They tell Kyle, who is now afraid that he will go to Hell because he is Jewish. They are also concerned about Timmy, who cannot confess his sins because he can only say his name. They ask the nun if the mentally handicapped go to Hell, but she has to refer to the Pope. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A) CC

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Thursday July 2nd, 2015

9:30 pm Undefeated - Winner of Best Documentary at the Academy Awards, this documentary film is an intimate chronicle of three underprivileged student-athletes from inner-city Memphis and the volunteer coach's mission to help them beat the odds, both on and off the field. (From the US) (Documentary) (2012) (class tba) **Premiere**

11:30 pm Iceberg Slim: Portrait Of A Pimp - This star-studded documentary examines the tumultuous story of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of seven groundbreaking books. This larger-than-life character is considered responsible for the birth of Street Lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail. Features interviews with iconic actors, filmmakers and musicians who were influenced by Iceberg’s trailblazing style and passion. (From the US) (Documentary) M **Premiere**

1:05 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)

1:35 am Movie: Visible Secret - Both a creepy Chinese ghost story and a delicate and charming love story. When a loan shark is pushed onto a tram-track and killed, his spirit begins to take revenge on the people he sees as being responsible for his demise. Directed by Ann Hui and stars Eason Chan and Shu Qi. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese, English subtitles) (Cult) 2001 (Rpt) MA (A,H) WS

3:25 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 27

Friday July 3rd, 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 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 - 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 27

Friday July 3rd, 2015

4:45 pm Vs. Arashi - In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week. The battles are intense as the teams compete for points and very cool prizes. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

5:35 pm Massive Moves - Monster Manor House - Ken and Melanie Heemeryck have always strived for more space, so when they got hold of a huge outdoor property with mountain views, they couldn’t wait to move. The house fits in with the surroundings perfectly, but there’s one problem - the house is over 100km away! Wade will have to pull out all the stops to negotiate this 100-ton behemoth through the city of Calgary in the dead of night and then across the frozen, icy Alberta roads in deep winter, crossing rivers, avoiding trains and hoping there isn’t a blizzard. Will the Heemeryck’s new home survive this icy trek? Or will this gargantuan gauntlet prove impossible? (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Benidorm Bastards - They’re up to their old tricks again! Seven senior citizens (played by actors) head out into the streets with only one thought in mind - to pull pranks on young people. This is a hidden camera show with a difference; the skits are absurd and hilarious - and the unsuspecting victims haven't got a clue what hit them. (From Belgium, in Dutch) (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 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 The Tim Ferriss Experiment - The Dating Game - Braving the world of digital dating, can Tim find true love in a week? He samples all the tools and tricks and consults legendary pickup artist and author of The Game, Neil Strauss. (Ep.7) (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG **New Episode**

8:30 pm Ctrl Freaks - Adam and Greg - Wannabe presenter Adam is challenged by the Ctrl Freaks to host an excruciating interview with Scott Mills, while comedy geek Greg must take his comedy characters to the extreme. (Ep.3) (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M(S,N,L) **New Episode**

9:25 pm Lost Girl - Adventures In Fae-Bysitting - Bo and Kenzi become entangled in the schemes of a gated community when a babysitter pleads for their help to prove her employer has met with a foul end. Meanwhile, Lauren comes to a difficult - and dangerous - decision. (S.3,Ep.11) (From Canada, in English) (Drama Series) MA(V) **New Episode** SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Friday July 3rd, 2015

10:15 pm Lost Girl - Hail, Hale - Chaos strikes during a daring attack on The Dal, leaving the fate of one of the gang in the balance. Meanwhile, the Morrigan leaps on the opportunity to ignite the tensions between Light and Dark, catching Kenzi and Hale in the fire. (S.3,Ep.12) (From Canada) (Drama Series) MA(V) **New Episode**

11:05 pm Attack On Titan - Idol: The Struggle For Trost - As Armin helps Pixis' subordinates coordinate a plan, morale among the troops begin to fade as some of them want to desert and be with their families. Pixis calms everyone by reminding them that if they abandon this chance to finally win against the Titans, they will be subjecting their families to their terror, which convinces the troops to stay. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Animation) (Rpt) MA(V)

11:35 pm Attack On Titan - Wound: The Struggle For Trost - Mikasa tries to reason with Titan- Eren, but to no avail. Titan-Eren continues his attack and accidentally incapacitates himself, slumping to the ground. The elites protecting Eren send up a red flare to signal that the plan has failed, much to the dismay of the troops observing from the wall. As Armin heads toward Eren to investigate, the elite squadron argues over saving or abandoning him. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Animation) (Rpt) MA(V)

12:05 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)

12:35 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

2:35 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 27

Saturday July 4th, 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 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 Mysterious Cities Of Gold - The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the Mysterious Cities of Gold. (From France, in English) (Animation) (Rpt) PG

1:30 pm Mysterious Cities Of Gold - The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the Mysterious Cities of Gold. (From France, in English) (Animation) (Rpt) PG

2:00 pm Kung Fu Changed My Life - Edmonton - The ancient discipline of kung fu meets the hard-core street culture of modern Britain as Shaolin monk and martial arts master Matthew Ahmet mentors a group of young men and women from inner city estates across the UK. They’ll learn from some of the world’s deadliest kung fu instructors in a bid to teach them how to avoid conflict back at home by channelling their aggression into amazing feats of inner strength and confidence. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Saturday July 4th, 2015

3:00 pm The World Of Jenks - Street Queen - We often associate the term homeless with someone who is down on their luck, thrown out of their home, and sometimes even a little crazy. But what if being homeless was a choice…an escape? In this episode, Andrew will call San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park home as he lives with one its long-time residents. Meet Danielle. At just twenty-three, she has been homeless for over a decade. During her troubled childhood in a small town on Oregon’s pacific coast, Danielle suffered neglect from her family and was labelled an outcast at school. Her eventual decision to rebel landed her in a strict juvenile detention centre which later led to abandoning her home all together. Danielle hitchhiked the nearly 500 miles south to what has become her home on the streets of San Francisco. (S.1,Ep.3) (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG

3:30 pm The World Of Jenks - Fifty Fists - For martial arts fighters, a post-fight trip to the ER is just another day at the office. A sport not for the weak, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport that includes martial arts, striking, and grappling both standing and on the ground. MMA style fighting came to the US in 1993, but has been practiced and developed in parts of Europe and Asia since the early 1900’s. What does it take to become a champion? What are the pressures in putting your career and life on the line for every fight? Andrew Jenks is about to find out. (S.1,Ep.4) (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG

4:00 pm Monster Moves - Historic Homes - Moving can be stressful, but transporting an entire house in one piece sounds almost impossible. This is the kind of daunting challenge facing teams of structural movers in Monster Moves, which features some of the most daring relocation projects ever undertaken. This week's show follows two teams of engineers as they each attempt to move enormous historic structures to new locations. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS

5:00 pm From Scratch - Toaster - Tom’s toughest challenge yet sees him take on the toaster. While it makes the most basic food, Tom is in awe of the amount of technology each toaster has inside it. His journey takes him to Sussex to find some oil to help him begin the long and complex process of making plastic and to the most remote place in Scotland to find a source of Mica which was once used to make Spitfires. Once his toaster is complete, he tests his creation out at a cafe. (From the UK) (Documentary series) (Rpt) G CC

5:30 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) (Rpt) PG

6:00 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) (Rpt) PG

SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Saturday July 4th, 2015

6:30 pm Heston's Feasts - Christmas - Cooking maestro Heston Blumenthal creates his ultimate feast for Christmas using majestic dishes from history to create his menu. Heston is bored with the usual Christmas fare, so he's going to completely reinvent it to include edible dormouse, venison and tasty snow. His celebrity guests include actor Charlie Higson, broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, comedian Arabella Weir, former rugby player Matt Dawson, actor James Purefoy, and journalist Kate Spicer. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) M (L) 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) G **New Episode**

8:30 pm Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle - Australia - Adventurer Ben Fogle gets a taste of extreme escapism in this brand new series meeting those who have turned their backs on the daily grind. Each week, Ben spends time in one of the world’s most remote locations, meeting the people who now inhabit these inhospitable corners of the planet after leaving their ordinary lives behind. Our intrepid guide also wonders whether these extraordinary individuals and their incredible experiences might tempt him to move his own family out of London and away from the comforts of the city. In the first episode, we meet former businessman, Dave Glasheen, who lost $10million in the stock market crash of 1987 and with his last savings he bought the lease on part of Restoration Island where he’s learned to live as a voluntary castaway. (S.1,Ep.1) (From the UK) (Documentary) G **New Series Premiere**

9:25 pm Dig - Well Of Souls - As Detective Cohen arrests Emma’s suspected killer, Peter makes a startling discovery that changes everything. In Croatia, Avram and the red heifer are kidnapped by the stranger with a mysterious agenda. In New Mexico, Tad Billingham desperately tries to keep Debbie and Josh from exposing his secrets. (S.1,Ep.6) (From the US) (Drama Series) M(A,V) CC **Encore**

10:15 pm Dig - Trust No One - After Peter has a startling breakthrough in the Emma Wilson case, he turns to Golan to search out new clues. A furious Ambassador Ridell pressures Lynn to get Peter out of the country. In the New Mexican dessert, Debbie must make a lofty trade with Tad Billingham if she wants to spare bloodshed. Rabbi Lev (guest star Shmil Ben Ari) and a new partner work deep in the underground tunnels to carry out their mission. (S.1,Ep.7) (From the US) (Drama Series) M(A,V) CC **Encore**

11:00 pm Movie: The Big Picture - Paul Exben (played by French star Romain Duris) has it all - glamorous wife, loving children and a job that people dream of. But his life is turned upside down when he discovers his wife is cheating on him with a local photographer. In a moment of blind passion he kills his wife’s lover - and realises his perfect life is forever over. Grabbing the opportunity, he flees the country and takes the dead man’s identity - setting up a new life for himself on the beautiful Adriatic Coast. (From France, in French) (Movie) (Thriller) (2010) M(V,S,L) **Premiere** SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 27

Saturday July 4th, 2015

1:05 am Movie: Inju, The Beast In The Shadow - Benoît Magimel stars as a naive French novelist who travels to Japan to promote his new book. While there, he also hopes to meet his idol, the mysterious Japanese writer Shindei Oe. Shindei Oe, however, turns out to be as evil and manipulative as the characters in his novels. Nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2008. Directed by Barbet Schroeder and also stars Lika Minamoto and Shun Sugata. (From France, in French and Japanese) (Thriller) (2008) (Rpt) MAV (V,A)

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.