Program Guide
Week 19
Sunday May 4th, 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
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.
Sunday May 4th, 2014
EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD & TAS)
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
ANZ Netball Championship 2014: Round 10 - Live coverage of the Melbourne Vixens
taking on the NSW Swifts at Hisense Arena, Melbourne, in Round 10 of the 2014 ANZ
Netball Championships. (Netball) **Live**
2:00 pm
Foodie Planet - Destination Japan - Globetrotting French gourmet Julie Andrieu takes a
culinary tour of some of the world's most interesting and scenic places. In this episode,
Julie travels to Japan to learn to appreciate Japanese cuisine. But first she must get to
grips with Japanese etiquette, such as: do not step on the tatami, take off your shoes,
and do not stick your chopsticks into your rice bowl. The Japanese art of cooking is
diverse and complex, with a specific knife for each fish and wasabi. How will Julie fare?
(From France, in French and English) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 pm
The Grape Escape - Champagne - Entertaining French sommelier Olivier Magny
uncorks the mysteries of wine. Touring beautiful vineyards from Burgundy to Bordeaux,
Olivier reveals the varieties and origins of some of the most popular wines and explains
what makes a top tipple. There will also be tips on wine tasting along with visits to
celebrity wine cellars. (From France, in English and French) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
3:30 pm
Delicious Iceland - Tonight, chef Volli begins by going to a beef farm that has some of
the best meat in Iceland. From there he travels to Mosfellsbakari, a bakery that is known
for its bread and pastries. After picking up some bread, Volli heads to the kitchen where
the plan is to make a gigantic beef and cheese sandwich, using cheeses such as brie and
camembert. The next destination is in east Iceland - to a unique farm where the farmers
there make skyr and feta cheese to sell. (From Iceland, in English) (Food Series) (Part 5
of 6) (Rpt) G
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
Sunday May 4th, 2014
EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD & TAS)
6:00 pm
A-League 2014 Grand Final - After 27 rounds and a nail-biting finals series, the Hyundai
A-League 2013-14 Season comes to a close with the Grand Final. This free-to-air
exclusive SBS 2 coverage will see the winning team of this all-important match crowned
with the prestigious title of the 2013-14 Season champions. The match coverage will be
hosted by SBS host and former Socceroo David Zdrilic. He will be joined by SBS Chief
Football Analyst Craig Foster and special guests throughout the season including former
Socceroos and A-League stars Jason Culina, Ned Zelic and Clint Bolton. David Basheer
will provide match commentary and Lucy Zelic will report live pitchside. (Football)
**Grand Final**
9:05 pm
Movie: Flash Gordon - A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and
find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. (From the US)
(Film) (Sci Fi) (1980) PG **B Movie Mayhem**
11:05 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Xavier Michelides, Zoe Coombs Marr & Demi Lardner Head into a world of weird and wonderful fantasy with improv extremist Xavier
Michelides. Host Chas Licciardello gets to grips with Xavier's unusual childhood games
which have turned him from a RAW finalist into a Golden Gibbo nominee. Meanwhile Zoe
Coombs Marr brings 'Dave', her seriously awkward and seriously funny male drag
creation to life. Top this all off with the kooky Demi Lardner and there’s a lot to laugh
about this week. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) M(S,A,L) **Double
Episode Final**
11:35 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Khaled Khalafella, Mayumi Nobetsu, Dilruk Jayasinha &
Jason Chong - In tonight's final episode, Khaled Khalafalla, a 2013 award at "The
Melbourne International Comedy festival”, shares his perspectives on race with host
Chas Licciardello, and pushes some buttons with gags about first world problems and
marrying cousins. Meanwhile, Mayumi Nobetsu tries out Japanese language comedy,
Dilruk Jayasinha gets to grips with his sexuality and Jason Chong loves Transformers.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy) M(L) **Double Episode Final**
Sunday May 4th, 2014
SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY
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
ANZ Netball Championship 2014: Round 10 - Live coverage of the Melbourne Vixens
taking on the NSW Swifts at Hisense Arena, Melbourne, in Round 10 of the 2014 ANZ
Netball Championships. (Netball) **Live**
1:30 pm
Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
2:00 pm
Foodie Planet - Destination Japan - Globetrotting French gourmet Julie Andrieu takes a
culinary tour of some of the world's most interesting and scenic places. In this episode,
Julie travels to Japan to learn to appreciate Japanese cuisine. But first she must get to
grips with Japanese etiquette, such as: do not step on the tatami, take off your shoes,
and do not stick your chopsticks into your rice bowl. The Japanese art of cooking is
diverse and complex, with a specific knife for each fish and wasabi. How will Julie fare?
(From France, in French and English) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG
3:00 pm
The Grape Escape - Champagne - Entertaining French sommelier Olivier Magny
uncorks the mysteries of wine. Touring beautiful vineyards from Burgundy to Bordeaux,
Olivier reveals the varieties and origins of some of the most popular wines and explains
what makes a top tipple. There will also be tips on wine tasting along with visits to
celebrity wine cellars. (From France, in English and French) (Food Series) (Rpt) G
3:30 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
5:30 pm
A-League 2014 Grand Final - After 27 rounds and a nail-biting finals series, the Hyundai
A-League 2013-14 Season comes to a close with the Grand Final. This free-to-air
exclusive SBS 2 coverage will see the winning team of this all-important match crowned
with the prestigious title of the 2013-14 Season champions. The match coverage will be
hosted by SBS host and former Socceroo David Zdrilic. He will be joined by SBS Chief
Football Analyst Craig Foster and special guests throughout the season including former
Socceroos and A-League stars Jason Culina, Ned Zelic and Clint Bolton. David Basheer
will provide match commentary and Lucy Zelic will report live pitchside. (Football)
**Grand Final**
8:35 pm
Movie: Flash Gordon - A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and
find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. (From the US)
(Film) (Sci Fi) (1980) PG **B Movie Mayhem**
Sunday May 4th, 2014
SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY
10:35 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Xavier Michelides, Zoe Coombs Marr & Demi Lardner Head into a world of weird and wonderful fantasy with improv extremist Xavier
Michelides. Host Chas Licciardello gets to grips with Xavier's unusual childhood games
which have turned him from a RAW finalist into a Golden Gibbo nominee. Meanwhile Zoe
Coombs Marr brings 'Dave', her seriously awkward and seriously funny male drag
creation to life. Top this all off with the kooky Demi Lardner and there’s a lot to laugh
about this week. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) M(S,A,L) **Double
Episode Final**
11:05 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Khaled Khalafella, Mayumi Nobetsu, Dilruk Jayasinha &
Jason Chong - In tonight's final episode, Khaled Khalafalla, a 2013 award at "The
Melbourne International Comedy festival”, shares his perspectives on race with host
Chas Licciardello, and pushes some buttons with gags about first world problems and
marrying cousins. Meanwhile, Mayumi Nobetsu tries out Japanese language comedy,
Dilruk Jayasinha gets to grips with his sexuality and Jason Chong loves Transformers.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy) M(L) **Double Episode Final**
11:35 pm
Delicious Iceland - Tonight, chef Volli begins by going to a beef farm that has some of
the best meat in Iceland. From there he travels to Mosfellsbakari, a bakery that is known
for its bread and pastries. After picking up some bread, Volli heads to the kitchen where
the plan is to make a gigantic beef and cheese sandwich, using cheeses such as brie and
camembert. The next destination is in east Iceland - to a unique farm where the farmers
there make skyr and feta cheese to sell. (From Iceland, in English) (Food Series) (Part 5
of 6) (Rpt) G
Sunday May 4th, 2014
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
10:00 am
ANZ Netball Championship 2014: Round 10 - Live coverage of the Melbourne Vixens
taking on the NSW Swifts at Hisense Arena, Melbourne, in Round 10 of the 2014 ANZ
Netball Championships. (Netball) **Live**
12:00 pm
Weatherwatch and Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, featuring a selection of quality music.
12:15 pm
Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no
subtitles.
1:00 pm
Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no
subtitles.
1:30 pm
Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
2:00 pm
Foodie Planet - Destination Japan - Globetrotting French gourmet Julie Andrieu takes a
culinary tour of some of the world's most interesting and scenic places. In this episode,
Julie travels to Japan to learn to appreciate Japanese cuisine. But first she must get to
grips with Japanese etiquette, such as: do not step on the tatami, take off your shoes,
and do not stick your chopsticks into your rice bowl. The Japanese art of cooking is
diverse and complex, with a specific knife for each fish and wasabi. How will Julie fare?
(From France, in French and English) (Food Series) PG
3:00 pm
The Grape Escape - Champagne - Entertaining French sommelier Olivier Magny
uncorks the mysteries of wine. Touring beautiful vineyards from Burgundy to Bordeaux,
Olivier reveals the varieties and origins of some of the most popular wines and explains
what makes a top tipple. There will also be tips on wine tasting along with visits to
celebrity wine cellars. (From France, in English and French) (Food Series) (Class tbc)
3:30 pm
Delicious Iceland - Chef Volli begins by going to a beef farm that has some of the best
meat in Iceland. From there he travels to Mosfellsbakari, a bakery that is known for its
bread and pastries. After picking up some bread, Volli heads to the kitchen where the
plan is to make a huge beef and cheese sandwich, using cheeses such as brie and
camembert. Next up is east Iceland - to a unique farm where the farmers there make skyr
and feta cheese to sell. (From Iceland, in English) (Food Series) (Part 5 of 6) (Rpt) G
4:00 pm
A-League 2014 Grand Final - After 27 rounds and a nail-biting finals series, the Hyundai
A-League 2013-14 Season comes to a close with the Grand Final. This free-to-air
exclusive SBS 2 coverage will see the winning team of this all-important match crowned
with the prestigious title of the 2013-14 Season champions. The match coverage will be
hosted by SBS host and former Socceroo David Zdrilic. He will be joined by SBS Chief
Football Analyst Craig Foster and special guests throughout the season including former
Socceroos and A-League stars Jason Culina, Ned Zelic and Clint Bolton. David Basheer
will provide match commentary and Lucy Zelic will report live pitchside. (Football)
**Grand Final**
Sunday May 4th, 2014
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
7:05 pm
Movie: Flash Gordon - A football player and his friends travel to the planet Mongo and
find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth. (From the US)
(Film) (Sci Fi) (1980) PG **B Movie Mayhem**
9:05 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Xavier Michelides, Zoe Coombs Marr & Demi Lardner - Head
into a world of weird and wonderful fantasy with improv extremist Xavier Michelides. Host
Chas Licciardello gets to grips with Xavier's unusual childhood games which have turned
him from a RAW finalist into a Golden Gibbo nominee. Meanwhile Zoe Coombs Marr
brings 'Dave', her seriously awkward and seriously funny male drag creation to life. Top
this all off with the kooky Demi Lardner and there’s a lot to laugh about this week.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) M(S,A,L) **Double Episode Final**
9:35 pm
Stand Up @ Bella Union - Khaled Khalafella, Mayumi Nobetsu, Dilruk Jayasinha &
Jason Chong - In tonight's final episode, Khaled Khalafalla, a 2013 award at "The
Melbourne International Comedy festival”, shares his perspectives on race with host
Chas Licciardello, and pushes some buttons with gags about first world problems and
marrying cousins. Meanwhile, Mayumi Nobetsu tries out Japanese language comedy,
Dilruk Jayasinha gets to grips with his sexuality and Jason Chong loves Transformers.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy) M(L) **Double Episode Final**
10:05 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
Sunday May 4th, 2014
All Markets Rejoin
12:05 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)
12:40 am
Movie: A Real Man - A strikingly original, offbeat comedy about reconciling married life
with being oneself. A shy computer expert falls in love with a beautiful colleague while
trying to become a film director. Five years later, they have two children, she has become
a successful executive, his career has gone nowhere, and their relationship is coming to
an end. Directed by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu, and stars Mathieu Almaric, Hélène
Fillières and Pierre Pellet. (From France, in French) (Romantic Comedy) (2003) (Rpt) MA
(S,A,N) CC
2:45 am
CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China
Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network.
Monday May 5th, 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
A-League 2014 Final - After 27 rounds and a nail-biting finals series, the Hyundai ALeague 2013-14 Season comes to a close with the Grand Final which will see the
winners crowned 2013-2014 season champions. (Football) **Replay**
6:05 pm
Ninja Warrior - Witness as the toughest competitors from around the world attempt to
prevail over the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true
ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
Monday May 5th, 2014
6:35 pm
Mythbusters - Bouncing Bullet - Adam and Jamie take aim at a ricochet myth from the
television show, Burn Notice, in which a driver being chased by another car can ricochet
a bullet off the road surface and up through the pursuer's floorboard to distract or injure
him. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant test the Hollywood myth that if you jump when
running away from an explosion, you can surf the shockwave. (From the US)
(Entertainment series) (Rpt) PG CC
7:35 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)
8:05 pm
Eurovision Quiz Contest - This year in preparation for the 2014 Eurovision song
contest, this new five-part quiz show will help to celebrate Australia’s love affair with the
world’s biggest song festival. The quiz will be hosted by Toby Truslove , with Julia Zemiro
and Casey Bennetto as team captains with some hilarious ‘live crosses’ to our Eastern
European Eurovision Correspondent Bronya (who bears a strong resemblance to Julia).
The quiz will be a smorgasbord of flashbacks and games as they trawl through the
Eurovision archives to test Julia, Casey and their teams of celebrity guests on some of
Eurovision’s greatest and most memorable costumes, songs, and performances.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) (class tba) **Premiere Special**
8:35 pm
Life Support - This popular series is a sometimes satirical look at Australian life, as seen
through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show. (Commissioned by SBS,
in English) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC WS
9:00 pm
Life Support - This popular series is a sometimes satirical look at Australian life, as seen
through the omnipresent lens of the Television Lifestyle Show. (Commissioned by SBS,
in English) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC WS
9:30 pm
A-League Highlights Show - Catch up on all the highlights and latest football action
from this week's Hyundai A-League matches. (Sport)
10:30 pm
Movie: Lesbian Vampire Killers - Their women having been enslaved by the local pack
of lesbian vampires thanks to an ancient curse, leading the remaining menfolk of a rural
town send two hapless young lads out onto the moors as a sacrifice. (From the UK)
(Film) (Comedy) (2009) MA(V,L) **B Movie Mayhem**
12:05 am
The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the
latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and
international headlines. (An SBS Production)
Monday May 5th, 2014
12:35 am
Bare-Faced Cheek - Pyrenees / Basque Region - Nans and Mouts, two intrepid
adventurers, face and unlikely challenge: to cross the country in order to reach their
destination in the heart of one of France's most picturesque regions. The complication?
They start the journey naked and will depend on the hospitality and generosity of
everyone they meet along the way. By following this unlikely and extravagant quest,
viewers will acquire a new outlook on nature, man and travel. This programme offers an
amusing journey, filled with all kinds of discoveries on how to travel light and for less. An
epic adventure with a human dimension. (From France, in French and English)
(Travel/Documentary) (Rpt) PG
1:35 am
Frisky Dingo - The Odd Couple - Killface and billionaire tycoon Xander Crews are now
roommates and best buddies. But their friendship - even though it's based entirely on a
lie - will be tested to the limit when Simon runs away with Crews' robot pants. Meanwhile
Stan, posing as Awesome X, orders the Xtacles to find and kill Xander. (From the US)
(Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) MAV (V)
1:45 am
MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality
sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put
through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire
commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the
US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(S)
2:15 am
Movie: District B13 - Set in the ghettos of Paris in the near future, a righteous punk and
an undercover cop try to infiltrate a ruthless gang in order to defuse a stolen neutron
bomb. Written and produced by Luc Besson of Fifth Element fame and showcasing the
contemporary action sport of Parkour aka ‘free running’. Directed by Pierre Morel and
stars Cyril Raffaelli, David Belle and Tony D'Amario. (From France, in French)
(Action/Adventure) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (V,L,D)
3:45 am
RT News In English From Moscow - RT from Moscow delivers the latest news and
current affairs from around the world including special reports and entertainment news.
Tuesday May 6th, 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 - Marrakech and Dubai City Guides - Located at the north tip of Africa,
Morocco is a country of stark desert, high mountain ranges and richly cultured cities.
Known as the 'great' desert city of Morocco, Marrakech lies 100 kilometres from the
coast, next to Morocco's towering Atlas Mountain Range. Megan McCormick and KT
Comer explore the famous city, which itself is a fusion of Africa, Europe and the Islamic
world. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) G
Tuesday May 6th, 2014
4:35 pm
The World Game - All the latest football news, features and match results as well as
player and club profiles from around the world. Join panellists Les Murray, Craig Foster,
David Zdrilic, David Basheer, Mariana Rudan and special guests for expert analysis and
local perspective on all things football. (An SBS Sport Production)
5:05 pm
A-League Highlights Show - Catch up on all the highlights and latest football action
from this week's Hyundai A-League matches. (Sport)
6:05 pm
Ninja Warrior - Witness as the toughest competitors from around the world attempt to
prevail over the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true
ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:30 pm
Mythbusters - Bubble Pack Plunge - Adam and Jamie investigate whether a person
covered in bubble wrap can jump off an 11 metre tall building and survive the impact
without injury. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory experiment with a James Bond ejector
seat. Based on a scene from the Bond film Die Another Day, they test if a car equipped
with a rocket-powered ejector seat is flipped upside down, it can right itself by firing the
seat into the ground. (From the US) (Entertainment series) (Rpt) PG CC
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
Eurovision Quiz Contest - This year in preparation for the 2014 Eurovision song
contest, this new five-part quiz show will help to celebrate Australia’s love affair with the
world’s biggest song festival. The quiz will be hosted by Toby Truslove , with Julia Zemiro
and Casey Bennetto as team captains with some hilarious ‘live crosses’ to our Eastern
European Eurovision Correspondent Bronya (who bears a strong resemblance to Julia).
The quiz will be a smorgasbord of flashbacks and games as they trawl through the
Eurovision archives to test Julia, Casey and their teams of celebrity guests on some of
Eurovision’s greatest and most memorable costumes, songs, and performances.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) (class tba) **Eurovision Special**
8:30 pm
Orphan Black - Mingling Its Own Nature With It - After hitting the road with Felix,
Sarah is forced to turn to a ghost from her past - an old flame named, Cal Morison. When
their brief respite is brutally shattered, Sarah realises that no matter how far she runs, it
will never be far enough. (From Canada & the US) (Drama Series) (class tba) **New
Episode**
9:25 pm
The Walking Dead - Nebraska - The group buries Sophia's body before burning the rest
of her remains. Meanwhile, Hershel disappears just as Beth falls into shock leading Rick
and Glenn to set out and find him. (From the US) (Drama Series) MA(H,V) **New
Episode**
Tuesday May 6th, 2014
10:15 pm
Movie: Robogeisha - Two beautiful sisters become mechanised killing machines in this
offbeat Japanese horror-comedy. Shy Yoshie plays second-fiddle to her big sister Kikue,
a popular hostess at the local geisha house. Both women fall under the sway of Hikaru
Kageno, heir to a valuable steel company, who has developed an insane but ingenious
secret plan to turn geishas into high-tech robotic assassins in a bid to destroy Japan.
Directed by Noboru Iguchi and stars Aya Kiguchi, Hitomi Hasebe and Saitoh Takumi.
(From Japan, in Japanese) (Cult) (2009) (Rpt) MAV (V)
12:05 am
The Feed - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis and Andy Park discuss the
latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh perspective on the latest local and
international headlines. (An SBS Production)
12:35 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)
12:45 am
MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality
sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put
through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire
commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the
US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M (S)
1:15 am
Movie: Show Me Love - A sensitive and bittersweet coming-of-age tale of growing up in
a small town. Elin is beautiful, popular, and bored with life. Agnes is friendless, sad, and
secretly in love with Elin. The feature debut of acclaimed Swedish poet Lukas
Moodysson, who both wrote and directed the film. Stars Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecka
Liljeberg and Erica Carlson. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama) (1998) (Rpt) M (L,A)
2:50 am
France 24 News In English From Paris - International news and current affairs
television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events.
Wednesday May 7th, 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
ANZ Netball Championship Highlights - Catch up on all the action from Round 10 of
the 2014 ANZ Netball Championships. (Netball)
4:35 pm
Departures - Sri Lanka - A country torn by civil war, the crew arrives to see that Sri
Lanka is nothing like what they've heard on the news. (From Canada)
(Documentary/Travel) PG **New Episode**
Wednesday May 7th, 2014
5:30 pm
Bang Goes The Theory - In the series that puts science to the test, Jem Stansfield
builds a rocket powered by toffee, and Liz Bonnin investigates the human sense of smell.
Dr Yan Wong demonstrates the connection between electricity and magnetism, and
Dallas Campbell explains nuclear fusion by visiting a circus. (From the UK)
(Entertainment Series) (Final) (Rpt) G
6:05 pm
Ninja Warrior - Witness as the toughest competitors from around the world attempt to
prevail over the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true
ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:30 pm
Mythbusters - Battle of the Sexes - Tonight, the Mythbusters pit men against women in
the ultimate battle of the sexes. Get set for all-out war as the team tests five age-old
gender-based myths, including: men are better overall drivers and break the speed limit
less often; women are better at reading people’s emotions based on their eyes; men are
better at cooking on an outdoor grill; men are better at following maps; and men are
better at packing a car for a road trip. (From the US) (Entertainment series) (Rpt) G CC
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
Eurovision Quiz Contest - This year in preparation for the 2014 Eurovision song
contest, this new five-part quiz show will help to celebrate Australia’s love affair with the
world’s biggest song festival. The quiz will be hosted by Toby Truslove , with Julia Zemiro
and Casey Bennetto as team captains with some hilarious ‘live crosses’ to our Eastern
European Eurovision Correspondent Bronya (who bears a strong resemblance to Julia).
The quiz will be a smorgasbord of flashbacks and games as they trawl through the
Eurovision archives to test Julia, Casey and their teams of celebrity guests on some of
Eurovision’s greatest and most memorable costumes, songs, and performances.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) (class tba) **Eurovision Special**
8:30 pm
Movie: Iron Sky - In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program
evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter
secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying
saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the
triumphant return of the Fourth Reich! (From the US, in English & German) (Film)
(Comedy) (2012) (class tba) **B Movie Mayhem**
10:15 pm
Movie: Dead Snow - Eight medical students on a ski trip to Norway discover that Hitler’s
horrors live on when they come face to face with an unimaginable menace: Nazi zombies
intent on devouring anyone unfortunate enough to wander into the remote mountains
where they were once sent to die. Directed by Tommy Wirkola and stars Jeppe Laursen,
Charlotte Frogner and Jenny Skavlan. (From Norway, in Norwegian) (Cult) (2009) (Rpt)
MAV (L,H,V)
Wednesday May 7th, 2014
11:50 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)
12:20 am
Robot Chicken - A Piece of the Action - In this twisted take on pop culture, action
figures come to life in a series of comedy sketches. Tonight, super-villains and washedup TV personalities band together on a quest to Mordor in an attempt to destroy an
enchanted ring. Meanwhile, Debbie Does Dallas gets re-told with the world's cheapest
puppets, while geeks and nerds collide when a sci-fi convention erupts into war. (From
the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(S,V)
12:35 am
MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality
sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put
through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire
commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the
US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(S)
1:00 am
Movie: Sweet Mud - Set in Israel in the mid-seventies, 12-year-old Dvir Avni navigates
between the equality values of his kibbutz and his relationship with his mentally unstable
mother. She blames her condition and the suicide of Dvir's father on the suffocating
atmosphere of kibbutz life, whilst the kibbutz members wish to denounce her. Winner of
the Grand Jury Prize at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Dror Shaul and
stars Tomer Steinhof, Ronit Yudkevitz and Shai Avivi. (From Israel, in Hebrew, French
and English) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MA (A,L,S) CC
2:50 am
DW News In English From Berlin - News and analysis of the top international and
European news and current affairs from Berlin.
Thursday May 8th, 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 - Marrakech and Dubai City Guides - Located at the north tip of Africa,
Morocco is a country of stark desert, high mountain ranges and richly cultured cities.
Known as the 'great' desert city of Morocco, Marrakech lies 100 kilometres from the
coast, next to Morocco's towering Atlas Mountain Range. Megan McCormick and KT
Comer explore the famous city, which itself is a fusion of Africa, Europe and the Islamic
world. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) G
Thursday May 8th, 2014
4:35 pm
Departures - Vietnam - As Vietnam was unified, Scott and Justin will unify with an old
friend, Fran, as he explores his family's history for the first time in his life. (From Canada)
(Documentary/Travel) PG **New Episode**
5:30 pm
Bang Goes The Theory - In the series that puts science to the test, Jem Stansfield tries
to break a land speed record with the help of a fire extinguisher, a go-kart and a well-oiled
spanner. Dallas Campbell enlists the help of Richard Branson in examining the future of
oil exploration, and Liz Bonnin meets members of the Forensic Science Service to learn
about their work. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:00 pm
Ninja Warrior - Witness as the toughest competitors from around the world attempt to
prevail over the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true
ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:30 pm
Mythbusters - Cliffhanger Bridge Boom - Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie
Hyneman continue to debunk, decode and demystify some of the most popular urban
myths and legends. In this episode, they test the famous exploding suspension bridge
scene from Sylvester Stallone's film, Cliffhanger. (From the US) (Entertainment Series)
(Rpt) G CC
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
Eurovision Quiz Contest - This year in preparation for the 2014 Eurovision song
contest, this new five-part quiz show will help to celebrate Australia’s love affair with the
world’s biggest song festival. The quiz will be hosted by Toby Truslove , with Julia Zemiro
and Casey Bennetto as team captains with some hilarious ‘live crosses’ to our Eastern
European Eurovision Correspondent Bronya (who bears a strong resemblance to Julia).
The quiz will be a smorgasbord of flashbacks and games as they trawl through the
Eurovision archives to test Julia, Casey and their teams of celebrity guests on some of
Eurovision’s greatest and most memorable costumes, songs, and performances.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) (class tba) **Eurovision Special**
8:30 pm
Vikings - Blood Eagle - Ragnar and King Horik clash over how to dispense justice to
Jarl Borg. Meanwhile, in Wessex, King Aelle arrives and Ecbert has an eye on a new
alliance. Stars Australia's Travis Fimmel. (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series)
MA(S,V) CC **Encore**
Thursday May 8th, 2014
9:30 pm
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope - Comic-Con in San Diego is the world's biggest
sci-fi, comic and cult convention and Morgan Spurlock's new documentary is the perfect
guide to geek heaven. A place where fans can feel normal and revel in their passions.
Comic-Con has evolved from a few hundred people buying comics in the 70s to a
celebration of pop culture, sci-fi, videogames, TV and action, where some of the biggest
movies and TV shows play their first ever trailers to their most fanatical followers. There’s
an interesting tension from the old guard as comics have become the underdog, lost
amongst the throng, while movies have stolen the limelight with their flashy premieres
and A-list celebrities. (From the US) (Documentary) PG(S,L) **Premiere**
11:05 pm
Movie: Vampire Girl Vs Frankenstein Girl - Transfer student Monami has a secret and
a past that has caught up with Mizushima. Deceiving Mizushima into eating a token gift of
chocolate, laced with her blood, he is then catapulted into Monami's vampire world of
blood, death and love. Jilted girlfriend Keiko has other ideas. With a sudden twist of fate,
she is then transformed into the hideous and unforgiving Frankenstein Girl, and the battle
for Mizushima's heart begins. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Film) (Horror) (2009) (class
tba) **B Movie Mayhem**
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
Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Circus - Follows the surreal adventures of three
anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad. In this episode,
Master Shake sells Meatwad to the circus, but when Meatwad becomes a huge big top
success, Shake gets jealous and tries to get in on the act. It's a battle of the freaks! (From
the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M(A,S,V,D)
1:20 am
MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality
sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put
through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire
commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the
US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M(S)
1:50 am
Movie: Blood Brothers - An epic story of comradeship compromised by guns, gangsters
and girls set in the jazz era of 1930s Shanghai. Three friends who move from the
countryside to Shanghai unwittingly get involved with the criminal underworld and
become entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Produced by John Woo, Blood Brothers
was the closing film at the 2007 Venice Film Festival. Directed by Alexi Tan and stars
Daniel Wu, Liu Ye and Shu Qi. (From Hong Kong, in Mandarin) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt)
MAV (V)
3:35 am
NHK World News In English From Tokyo - News and information on Japan's politics,
business, culture, entertainment and more.
Friday May 9th, 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 From Cyprus - News via satellite from CyBC Cyprus, in Greek, no
subtitles.
4:05 pm
Globe Trekker - Hong Kong and Taiwan - They are countries inextricably linked to their
massive neighbour, full of eastern traditions yet inspiring in their modernity. Megan
McCormick goes in search of two places forging forward into the twenty-first century:
Hong Kong and Taiwan. To begin, Megan checks in at Hong Kong's infamous Chungking
Mansions. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) PG
Friday May 9th, 2014
4:35 pm
Departures - Papua New Guinea: Fire and Water - The trio explore Papua New Guinea
and spend the night in a remote village to enjoy a spectacular fire-dancing tribe. (From
Canada) (Documentary/Travel) PG **New Episode**
5:30 pm
Bang Goes The Theory - In the series that puts science to the test, Jem Stansfield
becomes a crash-test dummy to discover how many Gs his body can take, and Liz
Bonnin gets the Olympic treatment for Sport Relief. Dallas Campbell enters the strange
world of the atom, and Dr Yan Wong dives into a shark tank to explain why there are no
long snorkels. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:05 pm
Ninja Warrior - Witness as the toughest competitors from around the world attempt to
prevail over the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true
ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G
6:30 pm
Mythbusters - Mattress Mayhem - Pop culture's most baffling urban myths and legends
are debunked, decoded and demystified by the Mythbusters. This week, Adam and Jamie
test whether a mattress can really cushion a watery wipeout. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and
Grant tackle a blast from the past as they investigate if cannonballs made of stone can
really cause carnage. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC
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
Eurovision Quiz Contest - This year in preparation for the 2014 Eurovision song
contest, this new five-part quiz show will help to celebrate Australia’s love affair with the
world’s biggest song festival. The quiz will be hosted by Toby Truslove , with Julia Zemiro
and Casey Bennetto as team captains with some hilarious ‘live crosses’ to our Eastern
European Eurovision Correspondent Bronya (who bears a strong resemblance to Julia).
The quiz will be a smorgasbord of flashbacks and games as they trawl through the
Eurovision archives to test Julia, Casey and their teams of celebrity guests on some of
Eurovision’s greatest and most memorable costumes, songs, and performances.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) (class tba) **Eurovision Special**
8:30 pm
RuPaul's Drag Race - Queens In Space - The queens face the final frontier as they
shoot two out-of-this-world, sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest
judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica & Battlestar Gallactica's Allesandra
Torressani. (From the US) (Entertainment) M(S) **New Episode**
9:20 pm
Movie: The Girl Who Played With Fire - In the sequel to award-winning Swedish
thriller 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael
investigate a sex-trafficking ring. However Lisbeth is accused of three murders, causing
her to go on the run while Mikael works to clear her name. (From Sweden, in Swedish)
(Film) (Drama) (2009) (class tba) **Premiere**
Friday May 9th, 2014
11:40 pm
Movie: Strippers Vs Werewolves - When werewolf chief Jack Ferris is accidentally
killed in a strip club the girls who work there have until the next full moon before his
bloodthirsty wolf pack seek murderous retribution. (From the UK) (Film) (Comedy) (2012)
MA(H,N,V,L) **B Movie Mayhem**
1:20 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
3:20 am
NHK World News in English from Tokyo - News and information on Japan's politics,
business, culture, entertainment and more.
Saturday May 10th, 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 End of The Line - This documentary looks at the devastating impact over-fishing
has had, and is having, on our oceans. Filmed over two years, it provides a dramatic
exposé of those in power who are taking advantage of the seas with catastrophic
consequences on the world's fish supplies. The film examines the imminent extinction of
the blue-fin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on
marine life resulting in a huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of
a future with no fish, which would bring certain mass starvation. (From the UK)
(Documentary) (Rpt) G
2:00 pm
Everything And Nothing - Nothing - In the second part of this intriguing documentary,
Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores science at the very limits of human perception, where
we now understand the deepest mysteries of the universe lie. Jim sets out to answer one
very simple question - what is nothing? His journey ends with perhaps the most profound
insight about reality that humanity has ever made. Everything came from nothing. The
quantum world of the super-small shaped the vast universe we inhabit today, and Jim can
prove it. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC
Saturday May 10th, 2014
3:05 pm
World B-Boy Championships - Finland - Top 9 from Russia, the World Bboy
champions rock up in Helsinki in attempt to qualify for the Finals but they'll have to get
past Scandinavia’s finest. (From the UK) (Factual Entertainment) (Rpt) G
3:35 pm
Dexpedition - Berlin - Dex and Fab find themselves with a local guide who takes them
into the depths of the Berlin underground few will ever see. After exploring the extreme
differences between east and west, they rent Segways to blend in. After some inevitable
turbulence on a party boat Fab gets slapped in the face while Dex turns local and never
wants to leave. (From Norway, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG(S,A)
4:00 pm
The World Of Jenks - Road Warrior - We've all had the fantasy of being on stage
rocking out in front of thousands. But how many of us are actually doing it? Andrew Jenks
sets out to find out what it is really like to be on tour with a rock band. He joins with the
Warped Tour where he meets Sierra, the lead singer of VersaEmerge. Andrew quickly
learns the ropes of life on tour, and is surprised to learn that Sierra was one of very few
female leads out on the road, and struggles with acceptance from the guys. (From the
US) (Documentary) PG
4:25 pm
Monster Moves - Colossal Cathedrals - In Manning, Iowa, we follow the remarkable
cross-country trek of the 125 year old Trinity Church. Topped with a steeple one hundred
feet tall, can building mover Ron Holland haul the pristine structure twelve miles across
rolling hills in one piece? Meanwhile in Sarasota, Florida, structural mover Brett Johnson
and his sons disassemble the iconic Crocker Church, making way for developers on its
former site. The historic church is protected from demolition - can the team dismantle the
church's fragile steeple without it falling apart? (From the UK) (Entertainment Series)
(Rpt) G CC WS
5:20 pm
Charley Boorman's Extreme Frontiers: South Africa - Join adventurer Charley
Boorman as he sets off on an epic motorbike adventure, making his way through the
stunning, rugged and often unknown South Africa. Teaming up with producer/director
Russ Malkin, they journey in a circular route starting and finishing in Cape Town, taking
on all corners of this wild and varied African country, experiencing the deeply rooted
cultures, the extraordinary people, the remarkable wildlife and the heart-stopping
adventures along the way. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
6:15 pm
Planet Sports: China - China is a major sporting nation, and while they have just hosted
the Olympic Games, there are also traditional sports that have survived through history
and particularly the iron rule of Communism. Manuel goes there to find out more about
how Chinese people feel about these ancestral sports. He starts his journey in Shaolin,
the famous birthplace of Kung fu. He then travels to Wuqiao, the China's acrobatics
capital before spending the last leg of his journey at the Shitong village, deep in the heart
of Guizhou province, to attend the annual boat race. (From France, in French)
(Documentary) G **New Episode**
Saturday May 10th, 2014
7:15 pm
The Office - Fun Run: Part 2 - A freak accident causes Michael (Golden Globe winner
Steve Carell) to feel the office is cursed. He explores the religious beliefs of his
employees before deciding to hold a charity 5K fun run. Meanwhile, further developments
in the romances of Pam and Jim, and Dwight and Angela are explored. (From the US)
(Comedy Series) PG **New Episode**
7:40 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
8:30 pm
RocKwiz - Kurt Vile, Phoebe Baker & Iva Davies - Tonight, American guitarist and cult
hero, Kurt Vile - who toured Australia in February – shows off his charisma and talent at
The Gershwin Room alongside Phoebe Baker from ARIA nominated Sydney band Alpine.
Phoebe and her fellow lead singer, Lou James, sing ‘Gasoline’, while Kurt performs a
song from his latest album, ‘Wakin on a Pretty Daze’. Then, Iva Davies makes a surprise
appearance from behind the red curtain to perform an Icehouse classic, ‘We Can Get
Together’, before having a more in-depth chat with host Julia Zemiro. Kurt and Phoebe
close the show with a moving version of the Neil Young song from his 1975 album
‘Tonight’s The Night’, ‘Albuquerque’. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment) M(L) CC
**Encore**
9:30 pm
Alarm For Cobra 11 - Shadow Man - When Ben and Semir's car is riddled with bullets,
they soon discover the shots were not meant for them, leading them on an investigation
to try and track down the sniper. (From Germany, in German) (Drama Series) M(A,S,L)
**New Episode**
10:25 pm
Real Humans - Sly Leo - In a parallel present day, robots have become so human it is
barely possible to distinguish them from real people. In this episode, Leo is weak, but
does everything he can to get to Mimi's house, where Matilda is beginning to uncover the
truth about Anita. When Bea arrives at Roger's job with a black eye, she cajoles him into
taking her in. Lennart is offered the chance to make a hubot copy of himself. But does he
want to ? Stars Andreas Wilson, Lisette Pagler and Pia Halvorsen. (From Sweden, in
Swedish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(V,L)
11:30 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
Saturday May 10th, 2014
12:00 am
Shorts On Screen - Can I Drive, Daddy?: The countryside is under globalisation.
Nothing is like what it used to be, everything is everywhere. (Slovenia) Frank-Etienne
Towards Beatitude: Frank-Étienne is a door-to-door salesman on a mission to sell
empty boxes in the middle of nowhere. Things go awry when he meets a young woman
who is determined to take advantage of his kindness and his car. (France) Orrible: At the
end of a school day, 8-year-old Steve is escorted home by Luke, a 20-year-old boy with
an appalling repute. But his lurid tale of social and sexual deviance is a contradiction to
their otherwise pleasant stroll. You haven't heard a story like Luke's before. (Short Film)
M(S,L)
12:35 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)
1:10 am
Movie: A Boyfriend For My Wife - Tenso does not know how to face his ill-tempered
wife, Tana, to tell her that he wants to separate, so he hires a ladies' man to seduce her.
A comedy of errors ensues when Tenso begins to fall back in love with his wife. Winner of
the 2008 Argentinean Academy Award for Best Actress (Valeria Bertuccelli). Directed by
Juan Taratuto and stars Adrián Suar, Valeria Bertuccelli and Gabriel Goity. (From
Argentina, in Spanish, English subtitles) (Comedy) (2008) (Rpt) M(L,S)
3:00 am
CCTV News In English From Beijing - The English language news channel from China
Central Television (CCTV), the nation's largest national broadcasting network.