Program Guide Week 10 Sunday February 28th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
5:45 am France 24 Feature - News feature in English from France 24, Paris.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm The World Game - Join Lucy Zelic, David Zdrilic and Craig Foster for all the highlights and previews of the A-League weekend, plus the best action, news and exclusive interviews from around the football world. (An SBS Production) CC
2:00 pm Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC
4:00 pm Cycling: New Zealand Cycle Classic - Highlights of the 2016 New Zealand Cycle Classic, the premier international road cycling fixture in New Zealand. Held in the Wairarapa region, the 5-day event regularly unearths new talent and offers some young riders their first major experience of top-level stage racing. (Cycling) CC SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Sunday February 28th, 2016
5:00 pm Trawlermen - Twenty-three-year-old Chaz Bruce and his crew on the New Dawn find a rope wrapped around the boat's propeller, but Skipper Chaz is reluctant to put into port - even with a storm brewing. On the Amity, Jimmy Buchan's luck seems to have turned - until disaster strikes in the engine room. Meanwhile, one of the most successful skippers in the fleet, Alan Watt, heads for the deep north Atlantic on Genesis in search of the elusive but highly-prized monkfish. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
5:30 pm Tony Robinson's WW1 - Tony Robinson looks at the Battle of the Somme, which is now in full swing, but the Western Front is still locked in stalemate. All that bloodshed and slaughter is leading to huge pressure on both sides. And the Allies and Germany are transforming themselves into ever more powerful killing machines - creating unprecedented technological innovations, in an attempt to break the stalemate. But as we entered the modern world, Tony asks, were we losing our humanity? (Part 3 of 4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Jungle Atlantis: Angkor Wat's Hidden Megacity - In June 2013, an international team of archaeologists made a stunning announcement. They had discovered a lost urban landscape, hidden deep inside the Cambodian jungle, close to the magnificent 12th century temple complex of Angkor Wat. This was once a buzzing metropolis, home to a million people, and the capital of the mighty Khmer Empire. This documentary follows the team as they travel deep into the jungle to uncover more of this forgotten city and tell the story of how this remarkable civilisation began and flourished. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
8:35 pm Gayby Baby - Gayby Baby is a portrait of four kids - Gus, Ebony, Matt and Graham - whose parents all happen to be gay. In this heartfelt documentary, we get to know the four children: Gus wants to be a WWE wrestler; Matt questions the teachings of his church; Graham struggles with living in ultra-conservative Fiji; Ebony dreams of stardom. As they each wrestle with the challenges of oncoming adolescence, the outside world wrestles with the issue of marriage equality, and whether or not kids like them are at risk. (From Australia) (Documentary) PG CC **Mardi Gras Season**
9:40 pm Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live - This observational documentary reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage, while offering unique insights into each of the stars. There is Eric Idle pulling the show together with Broadway panache, Terry Jones distracted by his latest feature film, John Cleese’s detail-driven perfectionism, Michael Palin rediscovering the joy of improvisation, and Terry Gilliam, restless with the demands of returning to Python. Alongside the rehearsals, the story of Monty Python Live emerges as the journey to The O2 arena also takes place through four decades of Python history. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(L) CC
11:25 pm Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) - Presented by Monty Python fan, Hugh Bonneville, this series features some of Python's greatest sketches, while stars of the comedy world pick their favourite sketches and explain why these moments deserve to be considered as Monty Python's finest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Part 4 of 5) (Rpt) PG(V) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Sunday February 28th, 2016
12:00 am Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) - Presented by Monty Python fan, Hugh Bonneville, this series features some of Python’s greatest sketches, while stars of the comedy world pick their favourite sketches and explain why these moments deserve to be considered as Monty Python's finest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Final) (Rpt) M(L) CC
12:35 am Movie: Till Faith Do Us Part - Based on a true story. Frank and his wealthy wife Gine join Scientology. Frank gradually becomes disillusioned with the organisation but Gine becomes more and more in its thrall. When they separate, Frank fights for sole custody of their young daughter. Directed by Nikolaus Stein von Kamienski and stars Silke Bodenbender, Felix Klare and Nina Kunzendorf. (From Germany, in German) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) (M(S) CC
2:15 am Movie: When We Leave - Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation. Winner of the award for Outstanding Feature Film at the 2010 German Film Awards. Directed by Feo Aladag and stars Sibel Kekilli, Nizam Schiller and Derya Alabora. (From Germany, in German and Turkish) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA(A)
4:25 am The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, a visit to the Ord River to learn about a chickpea called the macarena; the fine art of dessert with Ryoichi Shiratsgu; Victoria's rich black asparagus fields at Koo Wee Rup; and wild Singapore girls at a bridal shower. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Monday February 29th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
5:45 am France 24 Feature - News feature in English from France 24, Paris.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
2:00 pm Celtic Woman: Destiny - Global music sensation Celtic Woman presents an enchanting concert featuring music from their new album, including timeless Irish traditional songs and contemporary standards wrapped in the group’s celebrated style. The concert was filmed in Dublin in the Round Room at the Mansion House, the historic home of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. (From Ireland) (Entertainment) G
3:30 pm Britain's Best Drives - The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean - Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago. Using an Austin Cambridge to explore an area that claims to be the birthplace of British tourism, Richard learns about life before the Severn Bridge, finds out why thousands of tourists flocked to the Wye Valley in search of the 'picturesque', and finishes this trip at a renowned viewpoint. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 5 of 6) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Monday February 29th, 2016
4:00 pm Britain's Best Drives - The Trossachs - Richard Wilson takes a journey into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago. For his final drive, Richard returns to the country of his birth in a splendid 1950s Bentley. He drops in on his sister, returns to the original 'Dr Finlay' house, drives Scotland's most famous road in the company of a bevy of vintage bikers, and discovers just what it is about great vistas that gives us all such a thrill. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Coast - The Joy Of The Coast - To discover the pure pleasure of seaside leisure, the Coast team seek out the ideal locations to enjoy their personal passions and experience the joy of the coast. Nick Crane heads to his beloved Western Isles in Scotland to attempt a daunting, long-coveted mountaineering challenge on the Isle of Skye. Poet and storyteller, Ian McMillan seeks creative inspiration in the painter's paradise of St Ives. Tessa Dunlop takes the plunge into the glamorous history of British lidos, those temples of sun-worshipping pleasure which sprang up in the 1930s. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Poh's Kitchen On The Road - One Magic Bowl - Poh is on the road to South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsular, where she attends the 'One Magic Bowl' in Port Willunga, an event where 11 local chefs are creating 11 seafood dishes to be served in one bespoke bowl on the beach. Poh gets in early as chefs and brothers, Glenn and Brett Worrall, test their idea for the event - snapper broth with squid. She’s also there to help chef Billy Dohnt with his dish, smoked trout chowder. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Michael Mosley: Don’t Worry, Be Happy - Michael Mosley explores the latest science about how our personalities are created - and whether they can be changed. Despite appearances, Mosley is a pessimist who constantly frets about the future. He wants to worry less and become more of an optimist. He tries out two techniques to change this aspect of his personality - with surprising results. And he travels to the frontiers of genetics and neuroscience to find out about the forces that shape all our personalities. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm Trawlermen: The Catch - Uncharted Waters - Deep-sea fishing is the one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain, by some margin, and this series gives us unprecedented insight into the reality of life at sea. This week, forced off their favourite fishing spot by foreign trawlers, the crew of the Govenek face the perils of fishing in unfamiliar waters. With a whole catch eaten by sea life, a new deckhand feels the force of Skipper Phil’s temper. (Final) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) MA(L) CC **New Episode**
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Monday February 29th, 2016
9:25 pm Bear Grylls' Mission Survive - As the remaining six contestants pass the halfway point of the 12-day mission, they are starting to toughen up, but with one suffering from mosquito bites and another requiring treatment for trench foot, life in the jungle is beginning to take its toll. Arriving at a two-mile cave system, the contestants have to eat tarantulas' legs for breakfast, before using their rope skills to navigate the tight spaces and waterfall descents ahead, keeping a lookout for snakes, bats - and their dinner, a fresh pig carcass that Bear has hidden somewhere in the cave. (S.1,Ep.4) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(L) CC **New Episode**
10:20 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:55 pm Romanzo Criminale - A rift forms between Libano and Dandi over a plan to blackmail a cop into helping them with a drugs raid, while Inspector Scialoja falls deeper in love with Patrizia. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (S.1,Ep.9) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) MA(V) **New Episode**
11:55 pm Romanzo Criminale - Libano, Dandi and Fierolocchio are imprisoned, but are offered their freedom - if they agree to work for the special agents they encountered in the brothel. Meanwhile, Freddo tries to quell rumours in the Roman underworld following the trio's arrest. Stars Francesco Montanari and Marco Bocci. (S.1,Ep.10) (From Rome, in Italian) (Drama Series) MA(V) **New Episode**
12:55 am Luke Nguyen's France Bitesize - Some of the best moments from Luke Nguyen's culinary journey around France, including the country's breathtaking scenery and famous cuisine. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and French) (Short) Rpt) G
1:00 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce Australia has to offer. In this episode, yabby farming; a French Patisserie in Kings Cross; fresh green Australian peppercorns; and a feast at the Polish Senior Citizen's Club in Ashfield. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, the botanical ark in Queensland; Japanese sashimi with Hideo Dekura; Malaysian loh bah; Russian meat and onion dumplings; coffee from Byron Bay; and a Mauritian petanque night. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
2:00 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, genuine Italian buffalo milk mozzarella cheese; mooncakes for the August Mooncake Festival; wood-fired bread Italian-style; Lebanese salad; and a feast with the Hmong people in Tasmania. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
2:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, wild trout from a Tasmanian lake; Lebanese pastry; indigenous native quandongs; a spicy Korean cabbage pickle; and a South African braai feast. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
3:00 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Nuevo Latino cuisine; a sticky South African sweet; Spanish chorizo; tips from a knife-sharpener; and an outback feast in the Northern Territory. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Monday February 29th, 2016
3:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Hungarian cheese strudel in the far north; seafood at Wategos Beach in Byron Bay; oyster shucking on the Gold Coast; and an imperial Chinese banquet in Victoria. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
4:00 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, an Iraqi kitchen in Victoria; the Rattlesnake Grill in Neutral Bay; Mrs Smith's Pies of Hobart; and a Dutch-Indonesian feast prepared by the Arona Christian community in Kuranda. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, the Mah-jong Club in Darwin; Czech summer fruit dumplings; ginger beer brewed the old fashioned way in Tasmania; and an Italian family lunch at Southbank. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Tuesday March 1st, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Budding Stars Of The Paris Opera Ballet - On Stage - The 300-year old Paris Opera Ballet School is home to 130 pupils, aged from 8 to 18, all driven by an intense desire to succeed. Over the course of one year, this series follows the young dancers in their endeavours to survive the gruelling disciplines and training, to eventually form an elite group of ballet dancers at the top of their profession. (From France, in French and English) (Documentary Series) (Part 5 of 6) (Rpt) G
2:30 pm Budding Stars Of The Paris Opera Ballet - The Time Of The Tests - The 300-year old Paris Opera Ballet School is home to 130 pupils, aged from 8 to 18, all driven by an intense desire to succeed. Over the course of one year, this series follows the young dancers in their endeavours to survive the gruelling disciplines and training, to eventually form an elite group of ballet dancers at the top of their profession. (From France, in French and English) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) G
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Tuesday March 1st, 2016
3:00 pm Wainwright Walks - Mowbray And The Moors - The historic town of Richmond is the starting point for the longest section of Julia Bradbury's adventure. Miles and miles of flat walking await as Julia sets off across the broad vale between the Dales and her last National Park. The reward is the rugged escarpment of the North York Moors, offering the broadest views, and for Julia the finest weather of her entire journey. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 5 of 6) G CC
3:30 pm Stephen Hawking's Future Universe - Perfect City - Stephen Hawking and his team investigate how science is on the cusp of making urban living not just a richer experience, but more fun. Already, more than half the world’s population live in cities - and by 2050 it is expected that two thirds will live in urban areas. In this episode, the team investigates a new innovation that harvests energy from footsteps; tests an amazing robotic army that could transform online shopping; and looks at the rise of the smart home. (Part 4 of 6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:25 pm SBS Flashback - As the melting pot bubbles away, many more Australians are choosing to marry outside their ethnic background. At no other time are cultural traditions celebrated with such passion as at a wedding. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) G CC
4:35 pm Storm City - Flood - Swallowing entire regions and crippling the bravest souls with fear, floods are put to the test. From the shock and awe of flash floods, to the fearsome power of storm surges, as well as the vast destruction of tsunamis. Host and adventurer Ben Fogle is washed away in a car, swept off his feet and trapped by rising water in man-made experiments. (S.1,Ep.3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Poh's Kitchen On The Road - Beer In The Alps - Poh is on the road to the Australian Alps to visit a charming little boutique brewery near Bright. She talks to some local brewers and meets chef Anthony Simone, who is fascinated with beer and cooking. Anthony also represents the other thread that drew Poh to the Aussie Alps and that's the local Italian community. Italians here still keep up fantastic traditions like smallgoods making, and Poh learns the finer points of preparing salami and pancetta. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Great Continental Railway Journeys - Sofia To Istanbul - Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide. This episode, Michael travels east through the Balkans along the most exotic section of the Orient Express. His destination is Istanbul, a multi-ethnic city where Europe and Asia meet via an underground railway. A century ago, Michael's journey would have been interrupted by hostilities, but today any disruption would likely be due to the construction of a new European railway network. (S.4,Ep.1) (From the UK) Documentary Series) (class tba) CC **New Series Premiere**
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Tuesday March 1st, 2016
8:30 pm Insight - Reversing Diabetes - With special guest Michael Mosley. Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award- winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) CC
10:00 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
10:30 pm The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest (Part 1) - This Swedish Emmy Award-winning television drama is based on the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium series. Lisbeth Salander is planning her revenge against the men who tried to kill her, and even more importantly, revenge against the government which nearly destroyed her life. But first she must escape from the intensive care unit and clear her name of the murder charge that hangs over her head. In order to prove her innocence, Lisbeth will need the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist. Stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Nyqvist. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Series) (Part 1 of 2) MA(V) **Premiere**
12:10 am Movie: Overheard - Three cops become involved in a corruption cover-up when they decide to withhold stock information after tapping into an illegally listed company. From the writers behind the Infernal Affairs trilogy. Nominated for six Hong Kong Film Awards in 2010. Directed by Alan Mak and Felix Chong, and stars Lau Ching Wan, Daniel Wu and Louis Koo. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Thriller) (2009) (Rpt) MAV(V)
2:00 am In Search Of Chopin - Director Phil Grabsky explores the life one of the world’s most revered musicians, Fredric Chopin. The story is told through Chopin’s music, letters and biographies. Performances by world-leading performers and the views of internationally renowned musicologists embellish the profile, exposing nuances of the composer’s life and works, never before revealed. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
4:05 am One Born Every Minute - Sasha is fiercely independent and left her native Latvia in search of adventure - and ended up in Leeds. The baby’s father isn’t in the picture anymore and Sasha wants to go it alone, despite her family being worried about her. Surbhi is from the warrior Hindu caste and a woman who knows what she wants. Her husband Kaushik, who’s from a caste of philosophers, will do anything to please her. Sadly he feels responsible for a motorcycle accident that left Surbhi paralysed in one arm, so the baby promises fresh beginnings for them both. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M(L) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Wednesday March 2nd, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm The Century Of Le Corbusier - The controversial architect who radically transformed our cities and towns through modernism and the use of concrete and glass tells the story of his life, beliefs and achievements in his own words, through extensive archive audio recordings, film and photographs. (From France, in French) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
3:00 pm Dateline - Join Dateline for a world of daring stories as the award-winning international current affairs program continues its new season. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
3:30 pm Insight - Reversing Diabetes - With special guest Michael Mosley. Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person stories. Hosted by award- winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
4:30 pm Bill Bailey's Jungle Hero - Wallace In Borneo - The comedian Bill Bailey heads to Indonesia to follow in the footsteps of Victorian naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who devised the theory of evolution through natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. Bill encounters orang-utans, flying frogs and extraordinary bugs on a mission to understand how Wallace came up with his idea, and tries to win him the recognition he deserves. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Wednesday March 2nd, 2016
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Poh's Kitchen On The Road - Outback Lamb - Poh is on the road to the sheep country of the Flinders Ranges in northern South Australia where she follows the mustering of Jamie McTaggart's Dorper sheep, animals that have been specifically bred for their meat. Poh prepares an easy spiced lamb sausage and egg breakfast for Jamie. In turn, Jamie shows Poh how to cook tandoori style lamb in a camp oven. Travelling further north, Poh arrives at the Blinman pub where Italian owner, Tony Cutri, uses lamb on his Greek style pizza. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Walking Through History - Victoria And Albert's Highland Fling - Tony Robinson tells the very personal tale of Victoria and Albert’s love of the Scottish mountains. This is also a story of the complete image makeover of an entire nation. Tony heads for Blair Castle, the location of Victoria and Albert’s first visit to the Highlands in 1844. The royal couple were soon besotted. The area reminded Albert of his green and mountainous homeland. Tony ends his walk on the shore of Loch Muick where Victoria built a lodge house after Albert’s death. The 'widow’s house' was also the house her husband had always wanted. (Part 2 of 6) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
8:30 pm 24 Hours In Emergency - Addicted To Love - A 45-year-old woman is brought into hospital after collapsing at home with chest pains. Tests reveal she has suffered a heart attack, so she undergoes an emergency procedure to unblock an artery. Philip, a 53-year- old psychiatrist, is rushed in following a seizure. Doctors suspect Philip might have suffered a stroke, but when it is revealed he was diagnosed with lung cancer several months earlier, registrar Chris believes it could be related. Finally, doctors treat a 25-year- old woman suffering severe headaches brought on by the build-up of excess spinal fluid. (S.6,Ep.10) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M(A,L) CC **New Episode**
9:30 pm Vikings - Mercy - Ragnar tells Floki of the heavy price he has paid for his actions but as Floki remains a prisoner, a mysterious visitor to Ragnar counsels mercy. Intrigue prevails at the French Court as Rollo finds an unlikely ally in Count Odo, but can't escape the contempt of his new bride. Bjorn must fight a fierce opponent in the wilderness but will he survive the threat that Erlendur and Kalf are sending his way? Stars Travis Fimmel, Alyssa Sutherland and Clive Standen. (S.4,Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama Series) (class tba) CC **New Episode**
10:25 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Wednesday March 2nd, 2016
11:00 pm Scrum - Follows the fortunes of the Sydney Convicts - Australia’s first gay and inclusive rugby union club. It’s been a helluva rugby season for the Convicts and it’s still not over. Since moving up a higher grade in their local league competition, the Sydney Convicts A team has been beaten fair and square in just about every match. Nobody likes to lose, least of all the Convicts. But they have to keep their spirits up - the Bingham Cup, the international gay rugby union tournament, is just around the corner. (From Australia) (Documentary) MA(L) CC **Premiere**
12:05 am Movie: Paris-Manhattan - Idealistic pharmacist Alice is obsessed with the movies of Woody Allen. She continually quotes lines from his films, engages in imaginary conversations, and even prescribes her customers his classic works to help alleviate their ailments. Alice’s increasingly concerned Jewish parents hope to cure her fixation by setting her up with a handsome French gentleman, but even he quickly realises that he’s no match for the man of her dreams. Directed by Sophie Lellouche and stars Alice Taglioni, Patrick Bruel and Marine Delterme. (From France, in French and English) (Romantic Comedy) (2012) PG(A,L) CC **Premiere**
1:30 am Movie: Love And Rage - This taut, psychological drama tracks a fragile young piano student's descent into madness. Daniel is a talented musician who falls in love with Sofie. As the romance blossoms, however, Daniel begins to grow jealous and possessive around her - to the point of obsession. Winner of Best Actor (Cyron Bjørn Melville) at the 2009 Montréal World Film Festival. Directed by Morten Giese and also stars Sara Hjort Ditlevsen and Dejan Cukic. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M(S,N,V,L)
3:20 am World War One's Tunnels Of Death - The Killing Fields - At Messines in Belgium, bomb disposal specialists work alongside archaeologists on WWI’s biggest archaeological dig. During the war this was one of the killing fields of the Western Front and 100 years later the ground is still littered with unexploded shells, grenades and ammunition. Held by the British in 1914, Messines was captured by German troops, including a young Adolf Hitler, and for nearly three years the two opponents faced each other in trenches. (Part 1 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:20 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, growing and preparing vegetables; a gingerbread house in the Blue Mountains; crunchy heritage apples; and cooking with Hungarian legend Edith Szabo. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:55 am No Budget - No budget, no script, no story, no idea...but this film is going places! (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) M(L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Thursday March 3rd, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm The Unstable Elements Of Belarus - Creating provocative theatre carries great personal risks: emotional, financial and artistic. For the members of the Belarus Free Theatre, there are additional risks: censorship, imprisonment, and worse. This documentary goes behind the scenes with the acclaimed troupe of imaginative and subversive performers who, in a desolate country choked by censorship and repression, defy the authorities. (From the US, in Belarusian) (Documentary) (Rpt) M(A,N,L,S)
3:00 pm SBS Flashback - Flashback on Everyone Loves a Wedding - the sequel - Sanjay and Keda. (From Australia) (Short) G
3:15 pm JFK: One PM Central Standard Time - In an age before information moved instantaneously, Walter Cronkite knew he had to get the call right when he made the announcement, "President Kennedy died at one pm, central standard time." This documentary presents the chaos in Cronkite's newsroom leading up to this moment. Produced by award-winning director Alastair Layzell, with exclusive interviews with Walter Cronkite and the CBS News team. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Thursday March 3rd, 2016
4:25 pm Murdoch - This two-part series provides a definitive account of how one man took control of the media and became one of the wealthiest, most powerful and feared figures in the world. It pulls no punches as it delivers the complete inside story of this extraordinary man and his family empire, an empire that started with The Adelaide News, and now includes major newspapers in Australia and across the globe, as well as international television channels, a movie studio and a major publishing company, just to name a few. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) PG CC
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Poh's Kitchen On The Road - Sydney Outdoors - Alfresco dining has become a real mark of the way Australians enjoy eating and Poh’s in Sydney on the hunt for the great outdoors. After a refreshing swim at Bondi, Poh meets nutritionist and cook Sarah Glover who shares her recipe for a great muesli. Chock full of healthy ingredients, Sarah’s muesli includes some truly Aussie ingredients such as wattle seeds. Poh then makes her twist on the iconic Anzac biscuit which she takes back to the beach to feed the local lifesavers. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: London - DIY - Acclaimed cook and food writer Rachel Khoo gets re-acquainted with her home-town of London and its exciting lifestyle and fantastic food. In this episode, Rachel visits a Norwegian-style smokehouse in North London (in a transformed basement), and she samples some of Lillie’s homemade preserves and jams at the London Borough of Jam. (Ep.9) (From the UK) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:00 pm Food Safari Fire - Maeve O'Meara explores the ancient art of smoking in cuisines around the world, tasting hot smoked salmon and kingfish, West African condiments, flavoursome smoked lamb, Irish cold smoked bacon, and Kansas City style ribs. In search of the flavour and texture that smoking provides, Maeve heads to the far NSW south coast where master smoker Stan Soroka shares a recipe for a delicious and surprisingly easy hot-smoked kingfish. Then Nigerian born provedore, Kunle Adesua, uses techniques from home to smoke Australian fish with long-burning red gum in his Melbourne smokehouse. (S.1,Ep.9) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm What's The Right Diet For You? - Instead of reaching for the latest fad diet, the best way to lose weight successfully are diets tailored to your individual biology and psychology, according to this program. In a ground-breaking national experiment, Dr Chris van Tulleken and Professor Tanya Byron join a team of leading experts to put 75 overweight volunteers on diets designed to tackle the specific reasons why they eat too much. The volunteers are put through a series of tests at a residential clinic to understand how their genes, hormones and psychology influence their eating behaviour. They are then put on the diets the experts believe are best suited to them. Can science succeed where other diets have failed? (Part 1 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Thursday March 3rd, 2016
9:35 pm The Bridge - The hunt for the killer intensifies, and Saga and Henrik are certain of his identity. But when they are about to bring him in, he has disappeared. They are surprised by the next victim, who is clearly linked to the case, which now takes a completely new direction. The killer has a refined plan and is waiting to execute his big finale. Meanwhile, the internal investigator questions Saga about her mother’s murder again. Stars Sofia Helin. (S.3,Ep.8) (From Denmark & Sweden, in Danish & Swedish) (Drama Series) MA(A,V) **New Episode**
10:40 pm SBS World News Late Edition - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:10 pm I'm A Stripper - Follows a group of male dancers from wildly different backgrounds, all trying to make it in the ultra-competitive world of male exotic dancing. From a hard- partying crew living gig to gig, to a young man rebelling against his conservative upbringing - these men open the doors on their professional and personal lives as never seen before. Is it about money? Is it a turn-on? What do their friends and families think? What’s life like outside the clubs? At times shocking and endearing, this program provides a thoughtful look at this fascinating sub-culture. (From Canada, in English) (Documentary) M(S,D) **Premiere**
12:00 am Movie: Beatriz's War - East Timor’s award-winning first feature film is the haunting, passionate story of one woman’s conviction to remain true to the man she loves and the country for which she fought. 16 years after Beatriz's husband disappeared during a brutal massacre by occupying Indonesian forces, she is troubled by his return. Is this mysterious stranger her husband or an imposter? Directed by Luigi Acquisto and Bety Reis, and stars José da Costa, Osme Gonsalves and Gaspar Sarmento. (From Indonesia, in Indonesian and Tetum) (Drama) (2013) M(A,V,L) **Premiere**
1:55 am Who Do You Think You Are? - Boris Johnson - Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP, undertakes an international investigation into his family roots, discovering striking parallels with his ancestors and a surprising connection to royalty. He travels to Istanbul, Turkey, on the trail of his great grandfather: a politician whose strong views saw him pay the ultimate price. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
2:55 am First Crossings - Open Bay Islands - Modern-day adventurers Kevin Biggar and Jamie Fitzgerald attempt to recreate the journeys of New Zealand’s pioneer explorers. This episode, Kevin and Jamie travel back to 1810 to retrace the unbelievable survival story of David Loweniston and nine other stranded sealers, who were marooned on the Open Bay Islands. Kevin and Jamie reveal the forces of nature they had to content with on this amazing journey of survival. (From New Zealand) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:50 am Marco Pierre White's Kitchen Wars - The last semi-final features Angela and Julia from the Peak Restaurant in Llanberis, husband-and-wife team Gavin and Lucinda from Gavin Gregg's in Sevenoaks, and Barrington and Eleanor from the Discovery Bay Caribbean restaurant in Huddersfield. One of tonight's chefs is oozing confidence - but will their front- of-house partner let them down? And can the other couples show they also have what it takes? Only one pair can go through to next week's final. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC
4:45 am Honk If You're Horny - An enigmatic young musician becomes the captive audience for a crusty old cab driver's hilarious dirty story on the taxi ride from hell. (From New Zealand) (Short) (Comedy) (Rpt) MA(S,L)
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Friday March 4th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm Fonko - South Africa And Nigeria - This captivating series explores the musical revolution taking place in Africa, defining a new generation and illustrating how music plays a huge role in Africa’s growing economy. In this episode, tradition is revisited through techno in South Africa and Nigeria. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) M(L) CC
3:00 pm NITV News Week In Review - NITV National News features the rich diversity of contemporary life within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, broadening and redefining the news and current affairs landscape. (An NITV Production)
3:30 pm Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita - Chef Peter Kuruvita explores the postcard perfect Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, where self-sufficiency is a necessary way of life. With the aid of friends old and new, Peter learns how to search for octopuses, catch freshwater prawns, and goes deep-sea fishing just metres from the coast with surprising results. Back on land, local cook Kafo invites Peter into her home to learn some secrets of Polynesian cuisine. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Friday March 4th, 2016
4:00 pm Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita - After ten weeks of remarkable island exploration, Peter Kuruvita concludes his journey in the stunning paradise of the Cook Islands. Here Peter snorkels and spearfishes in the pristine waters of Aitutaki, hunts and cooks mud crabs, and finally prepares an old favourite beer battered fish recipe on the island of Atiu, a recipe he guarantees will be the best beer batter possible. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Final) (Rpt) G CC
4:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Nigella Lawson - Nigella's Jewish immigrant family has come a long way from poverty in Europe and the East End to the wealth and splendour of Belgravia. Her politician father Nigel was Margaret Thatcher's golden boy in the 80s. Her glamorous mother Vanessa was heiress to the Lyons food and catering dynasty. It's the ultimate rags to riches story. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
5:30 pm Letters And Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm Poh's Kitchen On The Road - Tastes Of Thailand - Poh starts her Thailand road trip in the northern city of Chiang Mai where tradition is revered and celebrated. It's here that Poh learns the basics of northern Thai cooking, including how to prepare Khao Soi, the most famous of this region's dishes. Next it's Bangkok where Poh is introduced to the women of a Muslim community who produce the chilli based condiment, nam prik. Then Poh meets Australian chef Dylan Jones and his Thai partner Bo, who are fast making a name for themselves in Bangkok. (From Australia) (Food Series) G CC **New Episode**
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:30 pm Mythbusters - A-Team Special - In this epic episode of Mythbusters, Adam and Jamie put the A-Team under the microscope! First, in 'Barn Cannon' they find out if it's really possible to build a working cannon out of stuff abandoned in a barn! Then, in 'Sewer Explosion', they see if a sewer explosion can really take out the bad guys without serious injury. With mohawks, cigars and more, will the guys love it if their plan comes together? (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Lost Kingdoms Of South America - Archaeologist Dr Jago Cooper embarks on an epic journey into the remote Peruvian Andes in search of the mysterious Chachapoya people. Once numbering half a million, they were known as the 'People of the Clouds'. His search for evidence takes him to astonishing cliff tombs untouched for 500 years and one of the most spectacular fortresses in South America, where the fate of the Chachapoya is revealed. (From the UK, in English and Spanish) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
9:30 pm Movie: The Big Blue - The highest-grossing French film of the 1980s, Luc Besson's cult hit follows Jacques and Enzo - a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. In adulthood, however, their rivalry spurs them both on to deeper and deadlier dives. Nominated for Best Film at the 1989 César Awards. Stars Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno and Rosanna Arquette. (From France, in English, French and Italian) (Drama) (1988) M(S,L) **Luc Bresson Season**
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Friday March 4th, 2016
12:30 am Movie: 3 - Tom Tykwer directs this sophisticated comedy about adultery and sexual experimentation. Hanna and Simon are a couple who have lived together in Berlin happily for 20 years. However, their world is shaken up when they both separately meet a handsome scientist named Adam and begin to pursue him, each eventually falling in love with him unbeknownst to the other. This fascinating German film turns the love triangle cliché on its head. Stars Sophie Rois, Sebastian Schipper and Devid Striesow. (From Germany, in German) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA(S)
2:30 am Hit So Hard - This documentary follows the journey of Patty Schemel, the openly gay drummer of Courtney Love's rock band 'Hole', as she struggles with fame and addiction. Patty found herself, like her friend Kurt Cobain, embraced by the dark side. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA(L)
4:25 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, the fishermen of Ceduna; cake decorating with Amanda Way; the dancing ginger growers of Sunshine Beach; two country chefs in Cowra; and some of our newest citizens - Africans in Alice Springs. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Saturday March 5th, 2016
5:00 am CCTV English News - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing, the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
5:30 am NHK World English News - News from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news, in English.
6:00 am France 24 English News - International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
6:30 am Deutsche Welle English News - News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
7:00 am Al Jazeera English News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
7:30 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:10 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am Greek News From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
2:00 pm FEI Equestrian Jumping World Cup - Highlights of the FEI World Cup Jumping series 2015/2016 Western European League from Oslo, Norway. (Sport) CC
3:00 pm Food Lovers' Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Maeve gets an old family recipe from a famous Broome clan - the singing Pigram Brothers; and Joanna hangs out with chef Simmon Hawke, who cooks snails Italian style. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:30 pm Massive Moves - Monster Mansion - After their home of 33 years was destroyed by fire, Hazel and Munroe Carter hire Joe Powell & Son to haul their new house 10 kilometres across the quiet lowlands of South Carolina. Weighing an immense 135 tons, head mover Joey removes the brick exterior to shed weight but still struggles to get the huge home out of the yard and onto the road. But getting this monster mansion to survive tight turns, busy freeways and soft, sandy soil won’t be easy. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Saturday March 5th, 2016
3:55 pm Massive Moves - Bigger Bungalow - An Ottawa family, desperate to escape a cramped home overrun by clutter, find a spacious new one on the edge of the city. With the expertise of a team of local house movers, they attempt to lift and move the 50-year-old bigger bungalow to their beautiful countryside plot. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:20 pm Who Were The Greeks? - Classicist Dr Michael Scott uncovers the strange, alien world of the ancient Greeks, exploring the lives of the people who gave us democracy, architecture, philosophy, language, literature and sport. Travelling across Greece today, Michael visits ancient cities and battlefields, great ruins and wild countryside, all in his search to uncover how the ancient Greeks thought and lived. What he finds is that ancient Greece was a place of strange and downright outrageous customs and beliefs, inhabited by a people who could be as brutal as they were brilliant. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) PG(S,A) CC
5:25 pm Who Do You Think You Are? - Una Stubbs - Actress Una Stubbs never met her paternal grandparents even though, as she discovers, they didn't die until she was in her 20s. In her quest to find out more, Una uncovers a story of illegitimacy and poverty. As the face of Rowntree's Dairy Box in the 1950s, Una is amazed to discover that her grandfather worked for the chocolate manufacturer 30 years earlier. In another extraordinary coincidence, Una's maternal great-grandfather was Sir Ebenezer Howard, founder of the Garden City movement and the creator of Welwyn Garden City. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm SBS World News - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:35 pm Coasts Of Ireland - The Stormy Northwest - With over 1500 kilometres of impressive cliffs, stunning natural beauty, and traditional lifestyles, Ireland is truly the Emerald Isle. From the traditional pubs in Dublin to the friendly dolphin of Dingle Harbour, from the sturdy Connemara horses and tiny Rathlin Island to the Titanic's sister ship in Belfast, this new five-part series takes a very personal look at the country and people of Ireland. (Part 4 of 5) (From Germany & Ireland, in German) (Documentary Series) G CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm Movie: The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - When Sydney-based drag queen Anthony agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam and transsexual Bernadette to come along. In their bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. But when the other two performers learn the truth about why Anthony took the job, it threatens their act and their friendship. Winner of Best Costume Design at the 1995 Academy Awards. Directed by Stephan Elliott and stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp. (From Australia) (Comedy) (1994) M(S,L) **Aussie Season**
10:20 pm RocKwiz - Emily Lubitz/Paul Dempsey/John Paul Young - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Host Julia Zemiro asks the questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem. Special guests this week include singer-songwriter and guitarist for Aussie band Something for Kate, Paul Dempsey, the flame-haired front woman for Melbourne folk/pop outfit Tinpan Orange, Emily Lubitz, and the one and only John Paul Young. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Saturday March 5th, 2016
ALL STATES SCHEDULE (EXCEPT SA)
11:20 pm Death Of A Shadow - Stuck in a dark limbo between life and death, a deceased soldier collects shadows of dying men and women to buy back his own second chance at life. Nominated for the 2013 Academy Award for Best Short Film, Live Action. (From Belgium, in Flemish and Dutch) (Short Film) (Romance) (Rpt) M(V)
11:45 pm Cycling: Strade Bianche 2016 - The iconic dirt roads of the Tuscany vineyards are set to inspire some spectacular racing in this up-and-coming spring cycling classic. Beginning and finishing in the historic city of Siena, the men's race covers a hilly 176km route with nine sectors and a total of 53km of dirt roads. The women's race is over 121km with seven sectors and 23km of dirt roads. (Cycling) CC **Live Eastern States**
1:50 am Movie: Kiss Me Again - In the sequel to the Sundance award-winning 'The last Kiss', this film picks up ten years on, where Carlo and his friends are at various crossroads in their life. Now in their forties they are more calm and philosophical, and have swapped late nights and casual affairs for household bills and children. They soon realise they have lost the passion that drove their relationships and careers, and are left wondering…is this it? Directed by Gabriele Muccino and stars Stefano Accorsi, Vittoria Puccini and Pierfrancesco Favino. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA(S) CC
4:20 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, a visit to a native Australian rainforest to look for bunya nuts; fruit gelato from Pompei's Gelateria; the low-down on happy hens and their eggs; and an all-American Thanksgiving feast. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
SOUTH AUSTRALIA ONLY
11:20 pm Cycling: Strade Bianche 2016 - The iconic dirt roads of the Tuscany vineyards are set to inspire some spectacular racing in this up-and-coming spring cycling classic. Beginning and finishing in the historic city of Siena, the men's race covers a hilly 176km route with nine sectors and a total of 53km of dirt roads. The women's race is over 121km with seven sectors and 23km of dirt roads. (Cycling) CC **Live**
1:20 am Death Of A Shadow - Stuck in a dark limbo between life and death, a deceased soldier collects shadows of dying men and women to buy back his own second chance at life. Nominated for the 2013 Academy Award for Best Short Film, Live Action. (From Belgium, in Flemish and Dutch) (Short Film) (Romance) (Rpt) M(V)
1:40 am Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) (Rpt) G CC
1:50 am Movie: Kiss Me Again - In the sequel to the Sundance award-winning 'The last Kiss', this film picks up ten years on, where Carlo and his friends are at various crossroads in their life. Now in their forties they are more calm and philosophical, and have swapped late nights and casual affairs for household bills and children. They soon realise they have lost the passion that drove their relationships and careers, and are left wondering…is this it? Directed by Gabriele Muccino and stars Stefano Accorsi, Vittoria Puccini and Pierfrancesco Favino. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA(S) CC
SBS Program Guide – Week 10 (2016)
Saturday March 5th, 2016
4:20 am Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, a visit to a native Australian rainforest to look for bunya nuts; fruit gelato from Pompei's Gelateria; the low-down on happy hens and their eggs; and an all-American Thanksgiving feast. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC