Program Guide
Week 29 Sunday July 13th, 2014
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 Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, 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.
10:15 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:00 am Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.
11:30 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Tomorrow's Doctors - This series reveals the dramatic journeys of young medical students on their way to becoming top physicians. It follows their progress in different stages of their education, from working on plastic dummies to dealing with actual patients later in their training. It also captures the highs as well as the inevitable lows that they will experience during their studies. (From Belgium, in Flemish) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG
12:30 pm Subaru World Of Cycling - News, updates, previews and features from cycling events around the world. Hosted by Michael Tomalaris. (Cycling)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Sunday July 13th, 2014
1:05 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**
2:00 pm Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC
4:00 pm SBS PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment Series) PG
6:00 pm Subaru World Of Cycling - News, updates, previews and features from cycling events around the world. Hosted by Michael Tomalaris. (Cycling)
6:30 pm 2014 FIFA World Cup Match Of The Day - Match 63: 3rd V 4th - SBS's exclusive coverage of the penultimate match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as these two teams take on each other for third and fourth place. Hosted by Lucy Zelic with expert analysis from Aytek Genc and Zeljko Kalac. (Replay) (An SBS Production) (Football) CC
7:30 pm Tour De France 2014 Extended Highlights - Catch up on all the latest action and news from the 101st edition of the 2014 Tour de France, which will see cyclists across race 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Sport)
8:30 pm South Park - Let Go, Let Gov - Cartman infiltrates the NSA and doesn't like what he finds in his personal file. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,A,L) CC
9:00 pm The Soup Investigates - Joel and his team of not-so-professional investigators uncover the truth about pop culture curiosities. This episode's topics include 'Why So Slutty?', 'Selfie Helpie', and 'Mother Duckers'. (From the US) (Comedy/Sketch Series) PG **New Episode**
9:30 pm 2014 FIFA World Cup Show - The FIFA World Cup Show will be hosted live daily from Rio de Janeiro. Host Les Murray will be joined by Craig Foster and special guests, including Fernanda de Paula, for a look at the colour and excitement from Brazil on and off the pitch. With match highlights and analysis, match previews, interviews with guests, features on teams and players plus the latest news on the tournament and Brazilian profile packages, The FIFA World Cup Show gives football fans everything they needs to know from The FIFA World Cup. It will also include reports and live crosses from the venue cities across the country, daily reports from the Australian team camp plus the latest from back home in Australia. (Live) (An SBS Production) CC **Live Final**
10:30 pm 2014 FIFA World Cup Daily Highlights - Catch up on all the action from the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Football)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Sunday July 13th, 2014
11:00 pm Movie: Once Upon A Time In Rio - An epic tale about two star-crossed lovers living on opposite ends of Rio de Janiero's two-tiered society. Young Dé lives with his mother Bernadette in a cramped Cantagalo slum apartment, selling hot dogs on the beach in order to make the rent. One day, while working on the beach, he meets Nina, the only child of a successful lawyer. Directed by Breno Silveira and stars Cyria Coentro, Rodrigo Costa and Vitória Frate. (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (D,L,S,V) **31 Days of Brazil**
1:10 am Russell Howard's Good News - Popular comedian Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past week. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M (S,L)
1:45 am Movie: The Kaifeck Murders - A photographer and his son uncover a gruesome murder story in a Bavarian village. Based loosely on the story of an unsolved multiple murder on a farmstead in 1922. Directed by Esther Gronenborn and stars Benno Fürmann, Alexandra Maria Lara and Henry Stange. (From Germany, in German) (Horror) (2009) (Rpt) M (V,H)
3:20 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 29
Monday July 14th, 2014
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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
8:30 am Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
12:55 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.
3:00 pm France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
3:30 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
4:00 pm The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Monday July 14th, 2014
4:30 pm Globe Trekker - Pacific Northwest USA - Sami Sabiti sets off through the sparsely populated Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon in the USA, an area of immense, awe inspiring natural beauty, forward looking cities and some of the friendliest people in the United States. Sami starts his trip in Seattle where he samples its markets, conquers his vertigo on the Space Symbol, and visits the Jimi Hendrix Experience. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Parts 1 & 2) (Rpt) PG
5:35 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger - BBQ - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. The only acceptable place for a man to cook is outdoors, so the boys do the unthinkable and redesign the barbeque. Greg unleashes the power of microwaves on his sausages, while James creates a pressure cooker/bomb. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
6:05 pm Urban Freestyler - Against the backdrop of London's gritty, urban landscape watch some of the world's top football freestylers perform amazing tricks. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G
6:10 pm 30 Rock - The Fighting Irish - Jack helps his brother Eddie land a job at TGS, Liz is forced to make desperate staff cutbacks, and Tracy seeks spiritual fulfillment with help from Kenneth. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - American Ninja Warrior is the ultimate obstacle course. Watch each week to see who earns a chance to win $500,000 cash. (From the US) (Entertainment) PG **Double Episode**
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 Tour De France 2014 Daily Highlights - Up to the minute highlights from the 101st edition of the Tour de France, which will see cyclists race across 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC
8:30 pm 2014 FIFA World Cup Match Replay - Match 64: Final - Catch up on all the action from this morning's Final at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Hosted by David Zdrilic, with expert analysis from Zeljko Kalac, Ned Zelic and Jason Culina. (Replay) (Football) CC
11:00 pm Pizza - BBQ - While his mama is interstate, Bobo organises a barbeque to celebrate his engagement to his ex-porn star girlfriend Ruby. Meanwhile, Bobo's gay Italian cousin Santino comes to visit from Italy and soon develops a crush on DJ BJ. And when Habib fakes the death of Toula, while she is in Greece, he receives $100,000 from the insurance company. Stars Paul Fenech, Tahir Bilgic and Johnny Boxer. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (A,L) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Monday July 14th, 2014
11:30 pm The Sarah Silverman Program - Making New Friends - Briefly thinking that she might be psychic, Sarah soon realises instead that her friends are just boring and predictable. Steve doesn't notice how big his pot-tits are getting until he slams a window on them. (Series Return) (From the US) (Comedy Series) M(A) **Series Return**
12:00 am The Sarah Silverman Program - Patriot Tact - Sarah runs over a man with her car thinking that it's Osama bin Laden. When it turns out not to be bin Laden, she is publicly shamed, and starts a campaign to ensure that nobody forgets the tragedy of 9-11. Steve's misunderstanding creates a disaster at a local massage parlour. (From the US) (Comedy Series) M **New Episode**
12:30 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)
1:00 am Frisky Dingo - The Middle - Killface begins to recuperate after the rocket incident while Xander again attempts to recruit Fred Dryer as his running mate, only to find that Sinn has taken over the Xtacles. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MAV (S,V)
1:15 am Ugly Americans - The Ring of Powers - Mark finds a magic ring in Leonard's desk drawer. When he puts it on, he mistakenly activates an engagement that Leonard put on ice centuries before, when dragons roamed the earth. Meanwhile, Randall is forced to serve as Mark's squire until the marriage is consummated. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L)
1:45 am Inside Nature's Giants - Polar Bear Special - This award-winning series gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet to uncover their evolutionary secrets. In this episode, a team of experts in comparative anatomy and evolutionary biology join Inuit hunters and scientists studying polar bears off the coast of Greenland. Polar bears have become a symbol of climate change as their habitat is threatened. And, at the top of the food chain, they are especially vulnerable to physiological side effects from man-made pollutants. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG (A,S) CC
3:00 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 29
Tuesday July 15th, 2014
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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Globe Trekker - Florida and The Bahamas - Lavinia Tan visits one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, a place with more sun, sand, sea and theme parks than you can possibly visit in one go, but also a place with the largest sub-tropical wilderness in the USA and the only place in the Western hemisphere to have launched man into space - it can only be Florida and the Bahamas. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Parts 1 & 2) (Rpt) pg
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Tuesday July 15th, 2014
5:05 pm From Scratch - Mower - In a world of mass global production, renaissance man Thomas Thwaites thinks we’ve forgotten where all our stuff really comes from. So to prove how brilliant and complex even the most basic mod cons are, he’s going to attempt to build them himself... from scratch. In this first episode, Tom tries to build a lawn mower using materials from across the UK. On a deserted beach he uses the historic technique of sand-casting to make the mower’s specialised fan, before he goes deep beneath the earth’s surface to find iron ore for the steel blade. (From the UK) (Factual Series) (Rpt) G CC
5:35 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger - Jug - Who says men can't multi-task? In this episode, James Coleman and Greg Page are challenged to create a machine that will do a household chore and also make a cup of tea. Greg creates a wallpaper remover/tea maker, while James comes up with a hybrid chainsaw that also makes a delicious cup of tea. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
6:05 pm Urban Freestyler - Against the backdrop of London's gritty, urban landscape watch some of the world's top football freestylers perform amazing tricks. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G
6:10 pm 30 Rock - Fireworks - Jack and Kenneth work together when Jack discovers that another NBC executive is after his job. Meanwhile, Pete and Liz adjust to life as roommates, and Tracy learns he's a descendant of Thomas Jefferson. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - American Ninja Warrior is the ultimate obstacle course. Watch each week to see who earns a chance to win $500,000 cash. (From the US) (Entertainment) PG **Double Episode**
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 Tour De France 2014 Daily Highlights - Up to the minute highlights from the 101st edition of the Tour de France, which will see cyclists race across 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC
8:30 pm From Dusk Till Dawn - Mistress - The Geckos and their hostage stop at the Dew Drop Inn. While Seth meets his wife at Big Kahuna Burger, Ranger Gonzalez meets with a Professor Tanner to learn more about the MesoAmerican symbols left by the Gecko Brothers and is told about an ancient "blood cult" that existed in the Americas. The Fullers cross paths with Ranger Gonzalez when their RV breaks down at the same truck spot Gonzalez and Tanner are meeting at. (Ep.3) (From the US) (Drama Series) MA(V) **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Tuesday July 15th, 2014
9:25 pm Real Humans - Blood Runs Thick - A virus is spreading like a pandemic, making infected hubots uncontrollable and dangerous. Bea is reactivated after several months, and she resumes her desperate search for David's lost code. (Series Return) (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Series) MA(S,V) **Series Return**
10:30 pm South Park - Rain Forest Schmainforest - The gang gets lost in the rain forest after going to Costa Rica with a singing tour. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) M(A) (Rpt) CC
11:00 pm Threesome - Pregnant - Alice lives with her boyfriend Mitch and their gay best friend Richie. After one particularly big night out, they end up having an unplanned threesome which results in an even more unplanned pregnancy. They decide it’s time to ditch the party lifestyle and have the baby…as a threesome. Stars Amy Huberman, Emun Elliott and Stephen Wright. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,L,S,D)
11:30 pm Skins - Everyone - The award-winning Skins returns for its sixth season. The gang return in style, burning their way through a holiday in Morocco. But what begins as a hedonistic trip turns into a living hell after a road accident that leaves Grace in a critical condition. By the time they return to Bristol everything has changed. Stars Sebastian De Souza, Dakota Blue Richards and Jessica Sula. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (A,D,S) CC
12:30 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)
1:00 am Tim And Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job! - A fast paced, absurd collection of short films, parodies, animations, pranks and musical numbers, featuring the talents of a host of comedians, celebrities, bad actors and pets. Created by and stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. (From the US) Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (S,L)
1:15 am Ugly Americans - Attack of Mark's Clone - Follows social worker Mark Lilly as he helps new citizens, both human and supernatural, adapt to life in New York City. In this episode, Callie decides to makes a clone of Mark so that the DOI bowling team will win their tournament. But clone Mark finds a cruel message in Callie's secret diary. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L)
1:45 am Inside Nature's Giants - Sperm Whale Special - The experts battle through the night against a rising tide to explore the mysteries of the largest predator on Earth: the sperm whale. Veterinary scientist Mark Evans and anatomist Joy Reidenberg dissect the whale's enormous organs to reveal the secrets of this 14 metre deep-sea giant. As the team go inside the whale, biologist Simon Watt tracks whales in the Azores, while evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins marvels at the gigantic teeth that have evolved in the lower jaw of a sperm whale. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:10 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 29
Wednesday July 16th, 2014
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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Globe Trekker - Ultimate China - With over 1.3 billion citizens and a land mass barely larger than the USA, it would be easy to think China is just crammed with people, but as this program shows, this is a land of incredible diversity. Megan McCormick starts out in the old capital, Xianyang, which was established over 2000 years ago and is the home of Emperor Qin's huge mausoleum with its army of terracotta warriors. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Parts 1 & 2) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Wednesday July 16th, 2014
5:05 pm From Scratch - Light Bulb - Tom Thwaites is an inventor and artist who's embarking on a journey of innovation and adventure as he tries to build everyday items that we can’t live without using only raw materials and his own two hands. This episode, Tom attempts to make a light bulb from scratch to illuminate the extraordinary technology that surrounds us. His journey takes him to the dark, wet depths of a mine in Wales and back to his mum’s bath where he uses electro-extraction to get the copper he needs. (From the UK) (Rpt) G CC
5:35 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger - Juicer - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. The modern fruit juicer is under-powered and slow, so Greg creates a tumble juicer using an industrial sized electric engine and a barrel, while James attempts to harness gunpowder to make juice. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
6:05 pm Urban Freestyler - Against the backdrop of London's gritty, urban landscape watch some of the world's top football freestylers perform amazing tricks. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G
6:10 pm 30 Rock - Corporate Crush - While Liz is finally in a happy relationship with Floyd, Jack is desperately trying to hold on to his job after his fireworks fiasco aired on television. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - American Ninja Warrior is the ultimate obstacle course. Watch each week to see who earns a chance to win $500,000 cash. (From the US) (Entertainment) PG **Double Episode**
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 Tour De France 2014 Daily Highlights - Up to the minute highlights from the 101st edition of the Tour de France, which will see cyclists race across 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC
8:30 pm In The Flesh - Kieren finds the strength to shed his contact lenses and cover up mousse in public for the first time. However, he’s wrongly accused of freeing the rabids at the GP surgery and hauled in front of the increasingly tyrannical parish council. The council place Kieren under house arrest, threatening to send him back to the Norfolk treatment centre if he doesn’t confess. (From the UK) (Drama Series) M(H,L) **Double Episode Final**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Wednesday July 16th, 2014
9:30 pm In The Flesh - The dramatic season final takes place against the backdrop of Roarton’s annual winter fete and traditional boundary march. Danger is descending on Kieren. Simon believes he’s the key to a Second Rising, while an unhinged Gary thinks he’s planning a Blue Oblivion attack on Roarton. Gary gets to him first, determined to publically out him as a ULA terrorist. He manhandles Kieren to the new graveyard where he knows the boundary march will be heading – then forces him to take Blue Oblivion. Kieren is made to face his darkest fear… becoming rabid again. Meanwhile, Maxine’s deepest secret is revealed when she has a public meltdown at the fete. The villagers finally see her for what she really is, but not before tragedy touches Roarton. (From the UK) (Drama Series) M(H,V,L) **Double Episode Final**
10:30 pm South Park - Spontaneous Combustion - Randy Marsh becomes a national hero after he discovers the reason why South Park residents are spontaneously combusting. Kyle and Stan have a plan to help Kyle's dad get a res-erection. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A)
11:00 pm Movie: We Are What We Are - When the father of an inner-city family dies suddenly, his wife and children are left to fend for themselves. However this is no ordinary family - they're cannibals who must now source their own meals. Nominated for two Silver Ariel Awards in 2011, including Best Special Effects. Directed by Jorge Michel Grau and stars Francisco Barreiro, Adrián Aguirre and Miriam Balderas. (From Mexico, in Spanish) (Horror) (2010) (Rpt) MAV (A,V)
12:40 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)
1:10 am Robot Chicken - The Sack /Adultizzle Swizzle - From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,V)
1:25 am Ugly Americans - Wail Street - Follows social worker Mark Lilly as he helps new citizens, both human and supernatural, adapt to life in New York City. In this episode, Randall puts Mark's soul up for sale on the Soul Exchange, and finds interested buyers in Callie and Aldermach. Meanwhile, Grimes pursues his dream of creating a pop music act with a new teen sensation. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,D,L)
1:50 am Movie: The Shadow Of Mont Saint-Michel - After her mother’s death, Elisa receives full custody of her troubled teenage sister Audrey. They set off to their home town, Mont Saint-Michel, to scatter their mother’s ashes and fulfil her final wish. Once home, Elisa is confronted with her past, including her high school sweetheart and old friends. Things get even more complicated when the Mayor’s daughter turns up dead, and Audrey was the last person seen alive with her. (From France, in French) (Thriller) (2010) M(V) **Premiere**
3:25 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 29
Thursday July 17th, 2014
5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.
7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
8:00 am Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Globe Trekker - Ultimate India - In this episode, our explorers take you to the ultimate travellers' destination - India. Megan McCormick blows herself away with the hot native cuisine, Holly Morris gets a close up view of Indian sanitation, Andrew Daddo tries his hand (and the rest of his body) at the ancient practice of yoga, and Justine Shapiro hugs her way to spiritual enlightenment - and that's just the beginning of their trip across this stunning sub-continent. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Parts 1 & 2) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Thursday July 17th, 2014
5:05 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
5:35 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger - Dryer - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. Clothes dryers are not fast enough for the busy man, so Greg comes up with a dodgy freeze- drying solution, while James harnesses the power of a lawn-mower engine to create a highly dangerous centrifuge. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:05 pm Urban Freestyler - Against the backdrop of London's gritty, urban landscape watch some of the world's top football freestylers perform amazing tricks. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G
6:10 pm 30 Rock - Cleveland - Liz considers moving to Cleveland with her new boyfriend, Tracy thinks the "Black Crusaders" are after him for playing negative black stereotypes, and Jack has sexual problems with his new fiancée. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:40 pm American Ninja Warrior - American Ninja Warrior is the ultimate obstacle course. Watch each week to see who earns a chance to win $500,000 cash. (From the US) (Entertainment) PG **Double Episode**
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 Tour De France 2014 Daily Highlights - Up to the minute highlights from the 101st edition of the Tour de France, which will see cyclists race across 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC
8:30 pm South Park - 1% - The fourth grade kids at South Park Elementary are being punished for Eric Cartman's failure in the presidential physical fitness test. What will Cartman do when they all gang up on him? In the meantime, Eric’s stuffed animals are being killed one by one. Who is doing this to the poor, persecuted boy? (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,L) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Thursday July 17th, 2014
9:00 pm Drunk History - Washington D.C - From executive producers Will Ferrell (Anchorman) and Adam McKay (Step Brothers) comes this hilarious new series which retells history as it has never been told before: drunk. Based on the award-winning and wildly popular web series, Drunk History is the liquored-up narration of American history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of inebriated storytellers and top actors and comedians, travels across the states to re-enact the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent. In tonight's premiere episode, Woodward and Bernstein blow open the Watergate scandal, actors/brothers Edwin and John Wilkes Booth engage in a tragic feud, and Elvis crashes the White House to meet Nixon. Guest starring Jack Black, Dave Grohl, Bob Odenkirk and more. (From the US) (Comedy Series) M(L) **New Episode**
9:30 pm Downloaded - Fans loved it, Metallica and Dr Dre vowed to destroy it, and after three years plundering the catalogues of the music behemoths, Napster was bankrupt. But the story of the toll it took can only be told now. Napster's rocketing rise to global fame and its spectacular crash in the largest corporate lawsuit in history, is chronicled in this insightful and fascinating documentary. Featuring past and present interviews with Fanning and Parker, as well as musicians Noel Gallagher, Henry Rollins, Beastie Boy Mike D and more, Downloaded reflects on the media circus surrounding music piracy's bloody birth. (From the US) (Documentary) M(L) **Premiere**
11:25 pm South Park - The Succubus - The boys try to save Chef from a woman who is stealing him away from them. Meanwhile, Cartman gets glasses. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) M(V,A)
11:55 pm Real Humans - Blood Runs Thick - A virus is spreading like a pandemic, making infected hubots uncontrollable and dangerous. Bea is reactivated after several months, and she resumes her desperate search for David's lost code. (Series Return) (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama Series) MA(S,V) **Encore**
1:00 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)
1:30 am Aqua Teen Hunger Force - The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbour in the suburbs of New Jersey. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,V)
1:45 am Ugly Americans - Little Ship of Horrors - Follows social worker Mark Lilly as he helps new citizens, both human and supernatural, adapt to life in New York City. In this episode, Twayne throws a company party aboard a cruise ship, where Randall is introduced to a strange plant species. Randall gets sick from its dangerous pollen, and finds that Mark holds the key to his survival. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L)
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Thursday July 17th, 2014
2:15 am Movie: A Short Stay In Switzerland - Just after losing her husband to a fatal neurological condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a similar illness. So she plans to end her life herself. On her way to Switzerland for the last months of her life, Anne flashes back to various times in her past. Winner of the 2009 International Emmy Award for Best Actress (Julie Walters). Directed by Simon Curtis and also stars Stephen Campbell Moore and Lyndsey Marshal. (From the UK) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) MA (A)
3:55 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 29
Friday July 18th, 2014
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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no subtitles.
4:05 pm Globe Trekker - Western Canada - Globe Trekker traveller Zay Harding starts his epic journey in the province of Saskatchewan, where he canoes through the Prince Albert National Park, former home of the legendary 'Grey Owl' (an eccentric Englishman otherwise known as Archie Belaney) who was Canada’s first famous conservationist. Zay then takes a train south across the Great Plains, the flat lands known as Canada's bread basket, to Saskatoon before flying to Edmonton in Alberta. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Parts 1 & 2) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Friday July 18th, 2014
5:05 pm From Scratch - Trainers - When Tom discovers that one trainer has over 80 separate parts from all over the world he knows that he’s got a very difficult job ahead of him. Beginning in Scotland, Tom takes part in the annual culling in order to find a wild deer from which he can make leather for the uppers. He then heads to a secret location to find cannabis plants from which he can source hemp to make canvas. Finally he heads to Cornwall in order to extract rubber before he takes his finished trainers to a Hip-Hop dance battle. (From the UK) (Documentary series) (Rpt) G CC
5:35 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger - Lawnmower - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. In the final episode, Greg creates a mega-mower, and in his most ambitious project of the series, James creates a flame-thrower to ensure that he never has to mow his lawn again. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
6:00 pm 30 Rock - Hiatus - Tracy goes AWOL before the final show to avoid the "Black Crusaders," but Kenneth reveals that he's actually staying with his cousin. Meanwhile, the pressure of his imminent wedding and a visit by his mother lands Jack in the hospital. (From the US) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) PG(S)
6:30 pm Mythbusters - Buster Special - Adam and Jamie revisit some of Buster's old stunts prior to rebuilding him. His first job was to test the myth about the Exploding Toilet: A can of flammable gas was emptied into the bowl, the person sits down, drops a cigarette between his knees and the toilet explodes. Hammer Jump: They myth is that if you fall of a high structure like a crane over water and you throw a hammer in front of you, it will save your life because it will break the surface tension of the water. Jamie and Adam rebuild Buster and put him on a crane 180 feet high and test the myth without a hammer first and then add the hammer. Many more myths are also revisited that involved Buster. (From the US, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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 Tour De France 2014 Daily Highlights - Up to the minute highlights from the 101st edition of the Tour de France, which will see cyclists race across 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Cycling) CC
8:30 pm RuPaul's Drag Race - Make Dat Money - The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer. (From the US) (Entertainment) M(S) **New Episode**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Friday July 18th, 2014
9:25 pm Sex Box - Sex Box is a new sex talk show with a difference; a panel discussion about the real sex lives of people with one exceptional twist. In a unique television format inspired by the work of sex researchers, three couples will do what comes naturally – have sex – and then talk about it afterwards - whilst the feelings and sensations are still vivid and truthful. They discuss their experience with show host, agony aunt Mariella Frostrup, in front of a studio audience and with a panel of experts, including internationally syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage, sex body-language and relationship expert Tracey Cox and psychotherapist, broadcaster and author Phillip Hodson. (From the UK) (Documentary) M(S,A) **New Series Premiere**
10:20 pm Lip Service - This new six-part irreverent and poignant comedy drama series focuses on the romantic lives of young gay women in contemporary Glasgow. Frankie, Cat and Tess went to university together and in the subsequent years were all swept into relationships, but these relationships ended painfully, leading Frankie to leave for America to work as a photographer. Now Frankie’s aunt has died, and she's returning to the city where she left so much emotional destruction. It’s time to confront her family, herself, and her ex-love Cat. (From the UK) (Drama Series) MA(S) **New Series Premiere**
11:20 pm Savage U - Dan Savage, sex-advice columnist extraordinaire, is goes on a cross-country tour - visiting college campuses and answering students' most personal questions about sex, dating, and relationships. Savage U follows Dan as he drives into university towns across the U.S. answering any question with humour and brutal honesty. Dan will hit the streets of each campus, ready to get a real feel for what makes each school's sex and relationship culture unique. From the student centre to night-time hot spots, Dan will talk to students about what really goes on between the stacks, who's hooking up and who's holding back. And he'll give one-on-one advice and listen to students' unique questions, concerns, and curiosities about sex and relationships. From the serious to the silly - no topic is taboo, too kinky or too conservative. (From the US) (Documentary) (class tba) **New Series Premiere**
11:45 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)
12:15 am RuPaul's Drag Race - Clip Show - Catch up on all of the best bits so far from this fabulous and glitzy season of RuPaul's Drag Race. (From the US) (Entertainment) M(S) **New Episode**
1:05 am SBS PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment Series) PG
3:05 am NHK World News In English From Tokyo - News and information on Japan's politics, business, culture, entertainment and more.
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Saturday July 19th, 2014
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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.
9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.
9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.
10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.
11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
1:00 pm The Fabric Of The Cosmos - What is Space? - In this four-part series, renowned physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality beneath the surface of our everyday world. Brian is going to let you in on a secret: We've all been deceived. Our perceptions of time and space have led us astray. Much of what we thought we knew about our universe - that the past has already happened and the future is yet to be, that space is just an empty void, that our universe is the only universe that exists - just might be wrong. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) (Rpt) G CC
2:00 pm Brave New World With Stephen Hawking - Health - A team of experts examine how scientists are battling the world's big killer diseases. Biologist Aarathi Prasad joins virus hunters in the jungles of Africa, Robert Winston sees first-hand how the surgeons of the future could be robots, and Richard Dawkins investigates the way brain disorders might one day be treated using laser light. Anatomist Joy Reidenberg discovers two possible solutions to the killer disease malaria, while Aarathi Prasad looks at a revolutionary new cancer treatment. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 5) (Rpt) PG (A) CC
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Saturday July 19th, 2014
3:00 pm Ultimate Parkour Challenge - Witness the world's fastest-growing extreme sport to our TVs with the Ultimate Parkour Challenge. The essence of parkour is as simple as a game of chase: athletes move as efficiently as possible from point A to point B. However, unlike a regular track and field race, parkour is performed in any and every environment. Athletes must roll, climb, leap, flip and fly over walls, cars, stairs, railings, and ten-foot rooftop gaps between five-storey buildings. The world’s best parkour athletes will challenge themselves in different southern Californian urban environments. (From the US) (Entertainment) PG **Double Episode**
4:00 pm Too Fast To Be A Woman? The Story Of Caster Semenya - As Caster Semenya achieved her dream of winning the 800 metres World Championship in 2009, rumours of a failed gender test spread. A vicious and voyeuristic media storm erupted and Caster's triumph was turned into public humiliation. This film follows the shy teenager from a remote South African village as she struggles to come to terms with what has happened and fights to return to competition. With the support of her family and a top legal team, Caster takes the fight to the IAAF, the world's leading body for the sport of athletics. (From the UK, in English and Venda) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
5:00 pm Venice 24 / 7 - Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but how do the rescue services cope working within the multiple waterways with no set addresses for any of the local residences? This fast-paced series goes behind the scenes to see how the emergency services keep Venice safe. (From Italy, in English & Italian) (Factual Entertainment) PG CC **New Episode**
5:35 pm Brazil's Next Top Model - Everyone knows and loves America's Next Top Model, but now with all eyes on The World Cup SBS 2 is giving audiences a chance to discover the Brazilian version of this popular series. (Ep.6) (From Brazil, in Portuguese) (Reality) (class TBA) **New Episode**
6:30 pm The Office - Stress Relief - After Dwight's fire safety seminar goes awry, he must make amends to the stressed-out office. Michael tries a number of ways to get his employees to relax before discovering that he is the number one stressor at work. So that people won't feel afraid of him, he insists on a no-holds-barred roast of himself. Also, while watching a pirated movie, Andy is convinced that Jim and Pam are film gurus. (From the US) (Comedy) PG **New Episode**
7:30 pm Tour De France 2014 Extended Highlights - Catch up on all the latest action and news from the 101st edition of the 2014 Tour de France, which will see cyclists across race 21 stages from Leeds, Yorkshire to Paris. (An SBS Production) (Sport)
8:30 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**
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Saturday July 19th, 2014
9:30 pm Fargo - The Crocodile's Dilemma - Fargo follows an all-new "true" crime case with new characters, all entrenched in the trademark humour, murder and "Minnesota nice" that made the Academy Award-winning film an enduring classic. In tonight's special-length series premiere, the manipulative Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton) meets a small town insurance salesman (Martin Freeman) and sets him on a path of destruction. An ambitious deputy (Allison Tolman) and her bungling partner (Bob Odenkirk) follow the trail of crime, while Police Deputy and single dad Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks) must choose between his own safety and his duty as an officer when he confronts a killer. (From Canada) (Crime Series) (Rpt) MA(V,S) CC
10:45 pm Fargo - The Rooster Prince - Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved with the murders, but her new boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the blackmail plot against a man known as the Supermarket King. (From Canada) (Crime Series) (Rpt) MA(V,S) CC
11:45 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 CC
12:15 am Shorts On Screen - How The Light Gets In: A documentary portrait of artist and mother Susie Dureau, who uses painting as a way of processing significant events in her life. The Globe Collector: A short documentary about one man's all-consuming passion for light globes. Common Ground: At a time when climate change and sustainability is a crucial debate on how society lives into the future, Uncle Bob shares his life learning’s. Uncle Bob is a desert man and Hollie grew up in the concrete walls of Melbourne. They couldn't be more different. However while reconnecting with the Australian landscape they find common ground. (From Australia) (Short) PG
12:55 am Russell Howard's Good News - Popular comedian Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past week. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M (S,L,D)
1:25 am Kill Arman - Finland/Hokutoryu Jujutsu - The final episode travels back one year in time and shows how Arman, an overweight party animal, began his training to become a warrior. Giving up all of life's pleasures, Arman suffers through six months of extreme training with his master Auvo Niiniketo, the founder of Finnish jujutsu-style Hokutoryu. Then, at the end of his training, Arman has to face Niiniketo's greatest student in the ring. (From Finland, in English) (Entertainment Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG
SBS 2 Program Guide – Week 29
Saturday July 19th, 2014
1:55 am Movie: Get Ready To Be Boyzvoiced - Inspired by the delightful This is Spinal Tap, tonight's comedy film is a 'rockumentary' focusing on the travails, loves and heartaches of a Norwegian boy band called Boyzvoice over a period of six months. Directed by Espen Eckbo, Henrik Elvestad and Mathis Furst, and stars Espen Eckbo, Kaare Daniel Steen, and Oyvind Thoen. (From Norway, in Norwegian and English) (Comedy) (2000) (Rpt) M (S,A) CC
3:35 am CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network.