Program Guide
Week 21
Sunday May 19th, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
1:30 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant.
(An SBS Production) CC
2:00 pm
Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor
Sport) CC
Sunday May 19th, 2013
4:00 pm
Cycling: National Road Series 2013 - Highlights of the 2013 Battle on the Border, a
320km tour for men and a 200km tour for women held in northern NSW. Also, highlights
of the 2013 FK Gardner Tour of Toowoomba, a 430km event for men based around the
city of Toowoomba in southern Queensland. (Sport)
4:30 pm
UEFA Champions League Magazine - Highlights and news from the latest round of the
UEFA Champions League. (Sport) CC
5:00 pm
Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights - Highlights of all the day's ANZ Championship
matches. (Sport) CC
5:30 pm
UEFA Europa League Highlights - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA
Europa League. (Sport)
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:30 pm
Eurovision Song Contest 2013: Final - The world's favourite song contest is back!
Malmö, Sweden, is the host of Eurovision 2013 following their entry’s win in 2012. Ten
countries from each semi-final have qualified for the final and will be joined by Sweden,
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang
head up the coverage direct from Malmö. Viewed by more than 125 million people around
the globe, Eurovision is also one of the longest-running programs on television. (From
Sweden, in English) (Entertainment) PG CC
11:15 pm
Film: Breakfast on Pluto - In the 1970s, a young transgender foundling, Patrick ‘Kitten’
Braden, comes of age by leaving his Irish town for London, in part to look for her mother
and in part because his gender identity is beyond the town's understanding. Nominated
for a 2006 Golden Globe for Best Actor (Cillian Murphy). Directed by Neil Jordan and also
stars Stephen Rea, Eva Birthistle and Liam Neeson. (From the UK) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt)
MAV (V,L) CC
1:30 am
What’s in that Pill? - Over a person's lifetime they are likely to be prescribed more than
14,000 pills. These drugs perform minor miracles day after day, but how much is really
known about them? Drug discovery often owes as much to serendipity as to science, and
that means much is learnt about how medicines work when they're taken. By
investigating some of the most popular pills people swallow, this program asks how much
can they be trusted to do what they are supposed to? (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt)
PG CC
2:30 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Monday May 20th, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Film: Dragon Tiger Gate - Based on Tony Wong's long-running comic book series.
Dragon and his brother Tiger emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the
powerless fight injustice. Nominated for Best Action Choreography at the 2007 Hong
Kong Film Awards. Directed by Wilson Yip and stars Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse and
Shawn Yu. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Action/Adventure) (2006) (Rpt) M (V)
2:40 pm
The Speed of the Past - Margot and Joseph are moving into their new country house.
Suddenly time stops, as Joseph falls off the roof and gets stuck in space time. (From
France, in French) (Short) G
3:00 pm
France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
CC
3:30 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
4:30 pm
FIFA Futbol Mundial - A weekly football magazine show that travels the globe to bring
you the stars of today, the talents of tomorrow and the heroes of the past. (From the UK)
(Sport) CC
Monday May 20th, 2013
5:00 pm
Cycling: National Road Series 2013 - Highlights of the 2013 Battle on the Border, a
320km tour for men and a 200km tour for women held in northern NSW. Also, highlights
of the 2013 FK Gardner Tour of Toowoomba, a 430km event for men based around the
city of Toowoomba in southern Queensland. (Sport) (Rpt)
5:30 pm
Global Village: The Maori Wake-up Call - New Zealand depicts itself as a liberal
society, a sports-loving nation that champions the environment. But New Zealand must
also confront the realities of its growth and history, like Maori cultural renewal and land
claims. This story highlights the strong sense of injustice that some Maori continue to feel
about the British colonisation of New Zealand. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France,
in French and English) (Documentary Series) G CC
6:00 pm
Climbing Great Buildings: Royal Liver Building - The next step of Dr Jonathan Foyle's
journey takes him to the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. Built from 1908, this behemoth
in concrete was Britain's first skyscraper, and influenced buildings all over the world. On
his climb, Jonathan scales over 75 metres to reveal how this granite building isn't quite
what it seems and investigates how a concrete boat paved the way for this immense
skyscraper. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:30 pm
Mythbusters: Food Fables - On this special Thanksgiving episode, the Mythbusters
investigates some crazy food myths. With the help of celebrity chef Alton Brown, Adam
and Jamie first try cooking lasagne in a dishwasher and then see if they can cook a whole
Thanksgiving dinner under the hood of a moving car. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant
find out if it’s the tryptophan in turkey that makes us all so sleepy, or simply holiday
overindulgence. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC
8:30 pm
Into the Mind: Emotions - In a compelling three-part series, Dr Michael Mosley explores
the brutal history of experimental psychology. He reveals the risky psychological
experiments, unorthodox treatments and cutting-edge neuroscience that have marked
attempts to understand and manipulate the brain. In the first episode, Michael
investigates how scientists have struggled to understand that most irrational and deeply
complex part of the mind - emotions. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3)
(Rpt) PG CC
9:30 pm
Mad Men: The Summer Man - Don begins keeping a journal as he battles to bring his
drinking under control. Joan's frustrations mount after clashing with Joey - and as Greg
prepares to head off to basic training, her home life affords her little relief. Meanwhile, an
awkward dinner at a restaurant sees Betty beginning to test Henry's patience. Stars Jon
Hamm, Christina Hendricks and January Jones. (From the US) (Drama Series) M (S) CC
Monday May 20th, 2013
10:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
11:00 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)
11:30 pm
Shorts on Screen: Transmission - Set across post-apocalyptic Western Australian
desert highways, the film follows ten-year-old Tilly and her father Jim as they try to make
their way to the 'virus free' safe zone based in the small town of Leonora, following an
airborne pandemic that has wiped out most of the population of their hometown, Perth.
Winner, Best Short Film - St Kilda Film Festival, 2012. (From Australia) (Rpt) M; The
Globe Collector - The story of one man’s all-consuming passion for light globes. Winner,
Best Documentary - St Kilda Film Festival, 2012. (From Australia) (Rpt); The Wake Jonathan, a well-meaning but hopeless misfit, makes an unexpected arrival at the wake
of his best friend’s father. There he meets Charles, the eight-year-old son of the
deceased and the two of them form an unlikely friendship. Winner, SBS Television Award
- St Kilda Film Festival, 2010. (From Australia) (Rpt) M
12:05 am
Film: Election 2 - As election time nears, current triad chairman Lok faces competition
from his godsons. Jimmy is the perfect candidate: smart and entrepreneurial. Even the
Chinese authorities are interested in what Jimmy has to offer. The only problem is, Lok
isn't one who gives up power easily. Winner of the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award
for Best Film in 2007. Directed by Johnnie To and stars Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Nick
Cheung. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Mystery/Crime) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)
1:45 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Tuesday May 21st, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
About Women: Girls, Girls, Girls - Women of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances
open up about what really matters to them. The first episode introduces girls and young
women dealing with body image, the onset of menstruation, friendship and finding their
place amongst their peers. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) (Part 1
of 3) PG CC
2:00 pm
Tropic of Cancer: Mexico to the Bahamas - Simon Reeve begins an epic six-part
journey around the world following the Tropic of Cancer. In the first episode, Simon
travels from the beautiful Pacific coast of Mexico, where he visits the luxurious holiday
resorts of Baja California, before crossing the country's rugged interior. In Cuba, Simon
discovers how allotments are helping the Cubans counter the effects of the US trade
embargo. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 6) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm
France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
CC
3:30 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Tuesday May 21st, 2013
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for
the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Mounties at Old Crow - Follows the lives of officers of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police in the remote community of Old Crow in the Yukon. (Rpt);
Nikolaevsk: Little Russia - Russian culture thrives in Nikolaevsk, a small village of
nearly 500 people located in south Central Alaska. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From
France, in French, English and Russian) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Climbing Great Buildings: Coventry Cathedral - The next step of Dr Jonathan Foyle's
journey takes him to Coventry Cathedral. Built in 1955 after the original cathedral was
bombed in the war, this modernist masterpiece came to symbolise the hope and rebirth of
a nation. Jonathan abseils 90 metres between the ruins of the old and new cathedrals to
explore how Basil Spence's experiences fighting on the beaches of Normandy shaped his
design for the Cathedral. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:30 pm
Who Do You Think You Are?: John Howard - Recalling childhood memories of visits to
the farms of both his grandfathers, actor John Howard wants to learn more about his
paternal grandfather, Cecil Howard, who was somewhat of an enigma to the family. John
follows Cecil’s trail through the horrors of the Great War, finding a promising military
career ruined by a single regrettable act. John also finds a kindred spirit in his greatgreat-grandfather, John Crane Nottage, an ancestor fighting for social justice, whilst
battling his own demons. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Final) PG CC
8:30 pm
Insight - Some Australian men are taking grooming to the next level: from botox and
body hair removal, to more intrusive surgeries, including implants. In this episode, Insight
looks at what is driving some men to undergo cosmetic self-improvement. Speaking with
plastic and cosmetic surgeons, as well as patients with both positive and negative
experiences, the program examines why some men are embracing these practises.
Australian current affairs forum hosted by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm
Dateline - Award-winning international current affairs presented by Anjali Rao. Dateline's
team of video journalists travel the globe to provide an intimate view of the world's most
important stories. (An SBS Production) CC
10:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
Tuesday May 21st, 2013
11:00 pm
Film: Night and Fog - Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui paints a realistic picture of
domestic violence in this dark family drama. Beginning at the end of the story, the film
opens with the brutal murder by a man of his wife and daughters. Going back through
witness testimonies and flashbacks, we learn how turmoil and violence lurked underneath
the surface of a seemingly idyllic family. Nominated for three Hong Kong Film Awards in
2010, including Best Director. Stars Simon Yam, Jingchu Zhang and Amy Chum. (From
Hong Kong, in Cantonese and Mandarin) (Drama) (2009) MAV (A,V)
1:15 am
Anna Pihl - During a drug raid, Mikala, Anna, Kim and Karim find a large quantity of
heroin. Later on, it turns out that 100 grams of it have disappeared, and now all four
officers are under suspicion. During their interrogation, Anna is put in an extremely
unpleasant situation. Stars Charlotte Munck, Iben Hjejle and Paw Henriksen. (From
Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (V,L,D) CC
2:10 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Insight - Some Australian men are taking grooming to the next level: from botox and
body hair removal, to more intrusive surgeries, including implants. In this episode, Insight
looks at what is driving some men to undergo cosmetic self-improvement. Speaking with
plastic and cosmetic surgeons, as well as patients with both positive and negative
experiences, the program examines why some men are embracing these practises.
Australian current affairs forum hosted by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
2:00 pm
Dateline - Award-winning international current affairs presented by Anjali Rao. Dateline's
team of video journalists travel the globe to provide an intimate view of the world's most
important stories. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
3:00 pm
France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
CC
3:30 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for
the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Children of the Mist - In and around Rotorua, there is a huge amount of
geothermal activity. Geysers, fumaroles and hot pools are central to the traditional Maori
way of life; Wings of the Far North - The Inuit people of the far north of Canada used the
money they received from selling part of their land to form an airline, Air Inuit. Presented
by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English, French and Inuit) (Documentary Series) G CC
6:00 pm
Climbing Great Buildings: Lloyd’s Building - Dr Jonathan Foyle's journey takes him to
the Lloyd's Building in the heart of the City of London. Built between 1978 and 1986, it is
one of the finest examples of high-tech architecture in Britain and one of the great icons
of London. Jonathan abseils over 90 metres to reveal how this ultra-modern building was
inspired by a Gothic castle. He also meets Lord Rogers, one of the greatest architects of
his generation and the man behind the audacious building. (From the UK) (Documentary
Series) G CC
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:35 pm
Jimmy’s Forest: Summer - High up in a spectacular tree house, Jimmy Doherty
develops an intimate understanding of the inner workings of a British forest. In this
episode, it's summer and Jimmy's determined to see the badgers in the large sett near
his tree house; an ambition which proves to be quite a challenge. He also constructs
super-sized fly paper, joins a ferreter at work, entertains druids, and has a rather
unappetising venison lunch with a Neolithic man. (From the UK) (Documentary Series)
(Part 2 of 4) PG (A) CC
8:30 pm
Extreme Frontiers: Canada - Adventurer Charley Boorman continues his journey across
Canada by motorbike. In this episode, Charley tries his hand at being a cowboy, cracking
the whip at a ranch in Alberta, and demonstrates his lack of climbing experience as he
attempts to reach the top of Mount Fable in the Rocky Mountains. He also takes part in a
parade to kick off the Calgary Stampede, and then flies north to the Arctic regions to
spend time with an Inuit community and learn about their way of life. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (Rpt) M (L) CC
9:30 pm
Borgen: Men Who Love Women - With the support of her Minister of Trade, Birgitte puts
forth a proposal for gender quotas on Danish companies' boards of directors. The
proposal meets resistance both in and out of government - and the country's most
powerful businessman gives Birgitte an ultimatum that could have serious consequences.
Meanwhile, Katrine turns down an offer of help to take better care of herself, and Kasper
gets into a muddle with the ladies. Stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Johan Philip Asbæk and
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) M (S)
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013
10:35 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
11:10 pm
Film: Brick - Brendan Frye is a loner, someone who knows all the angles but has chosen
to stay on the outside. When his ex-girlfriend Emily turns up dead, he is determined to
find out why, and plunges into the dark and dangerous underworld of a high school crime
ring. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by
Rian Johnson and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas and Emilie de Ravin. (From
the US) (Mystery/Crime) (2005) M (V,D) CC
1:05 am
Film: Accused - On the surface, Henrik and Nina Christofferson are a seemingly
ordinary couple with a happy family life. But their 14-year-old daughter, Stine, has a habit
of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by
seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Nominated for the Golden
Bear at Berlin in 2005. Directed by Jacob Thuesen and stars Troels Lyby, Sofie Grabol
and Kirstine Rosenkrands Mikkelsen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt)
MA (A)
3:00 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Thursday May 23rd, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to
explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Maeve visits a walnut farm in
Tasmania where she helps with the harvest and enjoys a walnut loaf, and Joanna tries
goat meat, tandoori and Moroccan style, in Yass. (An SBS Production) (Food Series)
(Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room - Celebrated jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist,
Madeleine Peyroux reinterprets songs from Ray Charles' seminal album ‘Modern Sounds
in Country and Western Music’, as well as other songs from legendary artists such as
Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, The Beatles and Warren Zevon. (From the US)
(Entertainment) G
2:30 pm
My Family Feast: Indian - Award-winning chef Sean Connolly continues with this
celebration of food, family and stories of life. Today, Sean is invited to the wedding of
Bengali bride Shrabastee and her Punjabi groom Ankit, from two traditional Indian
families in the heart of Australia. The wedding culminates in a colourful and opulent
vegetarian feast. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
3:00 pm
France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
CC
Thursday May 23rd, 2013
3:30 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for
the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Indian Fishing Camp - A beach fishing camp teaches young Kenaitze
Indians the old way of catching salmon. (Rpt); Ngoma Buntibe: Music of the Tonga Ngoma buntibe is the music of the Tonga people of Zimbabwe, who were displaced after
the construction of a dam on their ancestral land. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From
France, in French, English and Bantu) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Climbing Great Buildings: Imperial War Museum - The Imperial War Museum North in
Manchester, built from 2000 and designed by Daniel Libeskind, is an example of a new
wave of architectural design that is both dramatic and disturbing, a building that plays
with the senses and provokes wonder. In his final climb of the series, Dr Jonathan Foyle
scales over 50 metres up the building to reveal how the museum is designed to reflect
war itself. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) G CC
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:30 pm
Shane Delia’s Spice Journey - Shane Delia’s culinary journey into Middle Eastern
cuisine continues as he travels to the Bekka Valley and visits the ancient temple of
Bacchus, the god of fertility. Here he stops at Lebanon’s finest vineyards and learns
about the art of Arabic winemaking. After dropping in on local farmers to taste some
traditionally cured meats, Shane heads back to his Melbourne kitchen where it’s mezze
time. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC
8:00 pm
The Little Paris Kitchen - In this new six-part series, food writer and cook Rachel Khoo
demonstrates her imaginative flair for the cuisine of Paris. From her tiny Parisian kitchen,
Rachel proves that simple cooking can produce sensational results. In the first episode,
Rachel cooks up her unique take on a croque madame, conjures up some wonderful
madeleine cakes, shops in the Moroccan part of the capital's oldest food market and
explores the city's rooftops to find honey created by Parisian bees. (From the UK) (Food
Series) (Part 1 of 6) G CC *New Series*
8:35 pm
The Spice Trip: Zanzibar: Cloves - Chef Stevie Parle and professional spice blender
Emma Grazette embark on a vibrant, colourful and spice-filled journey around the world.
In this episode, Stevie and Emma travel to Zanzibar to rediscover the magic of cloves.
They make a mulled wine oxtail stew, and orange, clove and polenta cake, and grilled
fish with hot fruit salsa. On the island of Pemba, they find plantation workers who harvest
their crop forty feet in the air in the company of fierce biting ants. (From the UK) (Food
Series) (Part 2 of 6) G CC
Thursday May 23rd, 2013
9:30 pm
One Born Every Minute USA: The Family Feud - A look at the drama and emotion of
life in the maternity unit at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, one of the
busiest facilities in the United States. In this episode, a mother prepares to give birth to
twins, and a family feud threatens to ruin the atmosphere as a young couple get ready for
the arrival of their first child. Plus, a teenager faces a terrifying delivery. (From the US)
(Documentary Series) (M (A) CC
10:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
11:00 pm
Erotic Tales: Angela - Bob, a 70-year-old Manhattan resident, aches for one last fling.
Maybe his shrink is right - maybe he should place an ad in the paper, and look for
someone…someone like Angela. This is New York - anything can happen! Directed by
Amos Kollek and stars Victor Argo, Austin Pendleton and Valerie Geffner. (From the
Netherlands, in English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC
11:35 pm
Erotic Tales: No. 23 or How the Honey Spoon Got Between the Sheets - Markus, a
DJ, gets lost one stormy night on his way to a gig and knocks on the door of a house,
hoping to use the telephone. He is invited inside by the mature and sexy Renée who
soon makes it quite clear what she is after. As she makes a living making casts of the
phallus, she wants a plaster cast of Markus' erect penis. Stars Marc Richter and Sabine
Vitua. (From Germany, in German) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (S,N,A)
12:10 am
Film: Estomago: A Gastronomic Story - After landing a job in a diner to pay for his
meal, a tramp proves to be a talented cook as he works his way up in the hospitality
world and falls for a prostitute who is taken with his culinary skills. A multi-award winning
film, including the 2009 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize for Best Film. Directed by Marcos
Jorge and stars Joao Miguel, Fabiula Nascimento and Babu Santana. (From Brazil, in
Portuguese) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (N,L,S,N)
2:10 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Friday May 24th, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to
explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Joanna is in Broome to hear
the stories of the Chinese settlers who live there, and taste some fantastic Cantonese
cooking, while Maeve revels in the lusciousness of persimmons in season. (An SBS
Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Don Matteo: Clause 23 - Desperate to find money for his daughter’s operation, Sergeant
Cecchini signs a shady loan agreement with a ruthless loan shark. When he realises his
mistake, he turns to Father Don Matteo to help him get out of the contract. Stars Terence
Hill, Nino Frassica and Flavio Insinna. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
2:30 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
3:00 pm
France 24 International News - News via satellite from France 24, France, in English.
CC
3:30 pm
Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Friday May 24th, 2013
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for
the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: The People’s Train - A rail trip from the Siberian taiga, across the
Mongolian steppe to the capital, Ulan Bator, then on across the Gobi desert to the
Chinese border. (Rpt); Waiting for the Promised Land - In the 1980s and 1990s, Israel
organised two projects to emigrate nearly 30,000 Ethiopian Jews under the Law of
Return. (From France, in French, Amharic, Mongolian, English and Hebrew)
(Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Britain’s Best Drives: North Yorkshire Moors - Actor Richard Wilson takes a journey
into the past, following routes raved about in motoring guides of 50 years ago. In a classic
Morris Minor Traveller, Richard drives from Scarborough to Whitby via the Yorkshire
moors. On the way, he learns about the rise and fall of the British seaside resorts, takes a
toll road through the Dalby Forest and checks out the mythical roadside wonder that is
the Hole of Horecum. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 6) G CC *New
Series*
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:40 pm
Urban Secrets: London - Alan Cumming discovers more little-known facts on a journey
between Smithfields and Spitalfields, two of London's most famous markets. Alan begins
with a fry-up breakfast before visiting the remains of a Roman amphitheatre and
investigating a mysterious secret in a Liverpool Street hotel, as well as meeting former
EastEnders star Larry Lamb. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC
8:35 pm
Climbed Every Mountain: The Story Behind the Sound of Music - The Sound of
Music is one of the most popular films ever made but behind it lies an even more
astonishing family story. This program travels to Salzburg and Vermont to discover how
the family depicted in the film made a living in America as the Trapp Family Singers, and
how eventually they bought an estate in Vermont which looks uncannily like Austria.
However, this ultimate feel good story also has dark undertones - the film itself is
generally disliked by Austrians and Salzburg is only now hosting its first ever performance
of the musical. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Class tbc) CC
9:35 pm
As It Happened: World War Two: 1941 and the Man of Steel - Historian David
Reynolds re-assesses Stalin's role in the life and death struggle between Germany and
Russia in World War Two, which, he argues, was ultimately more critical for British
survival than the Battle of Britain itself. The name Stalin means 'man of steel', but
Reynolds' account reveals how the reality of Stalin's war in 1941 did not live up to that
name. Travelling to Russian battlefield locations, he charts how Russia was almost
annihilated within a few months as Stalin lurched from crisis to crisis, coming close to a
nervous breakdown. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG (A) CC
Friday May 24th, 2013
10:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
11:05 pm
Film: Manual of Love 2 - Monica Bellucci leads a host of good-looking Italian actors in
this heart-warming, comical anthology of four interconnected tales of love. A radio DJ
invites listeners to call in and tell their love stories. What follows are the stories of four
different kinds of relationships. Directed by Giovanni Veronesi and also stars Carlo
Verdone, Riccardo Scamarcio and Sergio Rubini. (From Italy, in Italian) (Romantic
Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) M (S,L,N,V)
12:45 am
Film: Empire of the Wolves - Jean Reno stars in this fast paced action thriller in the vein
of The Bourne Identity. Two police officers scour the underworld of Paris to investigate a
series of brutal murders. The case leads them to a mysterious Turkish far-right group
called the Grey Wolves. Directed by Chris Nahon, and also stars Arly Jover and Jocelyn
Quivrin. (From France, in French and Turkish) (Thriller) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V)
3:00 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Saturday May 25th, 2013
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:35 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:10 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
6:30 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
7:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.
7:25 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
8:40 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:30 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
San Remo Song Festival 2013 - The inspiration for Eurovision, this popular Italian song
contest has been running since 1951 and is held annually at Teatro Ariston in San Remo,
Italy. This year’s event is hosted by Fabio Fazio along with Italian comedy actress
Luciana Littizzetto. (From Italy, in Italian) (Masterpiece) (Entertainment Series) (Part 4 of
5) PG
2:55 pm
Hollywood: Between Paranoia and Science Fiction - From the Cold War and onwards,
American cinema has told stories which identify a collective fear of invasion, nuclear
destruction and invasive political ideologies. From War of the Worlds through to Alien and
Independence Day, directors have reflected this paranoia back to a receptive public.
Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron and Roland Emmerich provide some
of their personal experiences, while the program puts the films in historical, social and
political context. (From the US) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
4:00 pm
Budding Stars of the Paris Opera Ballet: Worlds Apart - The 300-year old Paris Opera
Ballet School is today a fabled place with an international reputation. It is home to 130
pupils, aged from 8 to 18, all driven by an intense desire to succeed. Over the course of
one year, this series follows the young dancers in their endeavours to survive the
gruelling disciplines and training, to eventually form an elite group of ballet dancers at the
top of their profession. (From France, in French and English) (Masterpiece)
(Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 6) G
Saturday May 25th, 2013
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for
the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Who Do You Think You Are?: Carol Vorderman - UK television presenter Carol
Vorderman delves into her family history, uncovering the mystery surrounding her greatgrandfather, Daniel Davies. How did a local butcher end up in a photograph with Queen
Victoria? Carol also travels to Holland, where she learns more about her estranged
father's experiences in occupied Holland during World War Two. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and
international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS
Production) CC
7:30 pm
James May’s Toy Stories 2: The Great Train Race - Having tasted defeat in a previous
series, James May makes a new attempt to run a Hornby model railway 16 kilometres
between two Devon towns. The last attempt saw no trains reach their destination and
James's cherished childhood toy, the Flying Scotsman, fail to even make it out of the car
park. This time the feat is bigger than ever before, as James challenges the owners of the
world's largest toy railway museum to a race along the track. (From the UK)
(Entertainment) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm
RocKwiz: Bluesfest Special - RocKwiz returns with a brand new season kicking off at
the iconic Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival with a star-studded special episode
featuring Steve Kilbey, Tex Perkins, and Russell Morris. Host Julia Zemiro asks the
questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem. (Commissioned by SBS)
(Entertainment Series) (Class tbc) CC *Series Return*
9:30 pm
Film: Snowtown - Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new
boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighbourhood watchmen, a relationship that
leads to a spree of torture and murder. Winner of six Australian Film Institute awards in
2012, including Best Direction. Directed by Justin Kurzel and stars Lucas Pittaway, Bob
Adriaens and Louise Harris. (From Australia) (Mystery/Crime) (2011) MAV (A,V,L) CC
11:45 pm
Film: Out of the Blue - A powerful and haunting film based on the Aramoana massacre
of 1990 where local recluse David Gray shot 13 people dead before going into hiding on
the outskirts of the small New Zealand seaside village. As he stalked his victims the
terrified and confused residents were trapped in the village for 24 hours while a handful of
under-resourced and underarmed local policemen risked their lives trying to find him and
save the survivors. Directed by Robert Sarkies and stars Karl Urban, Matthew
Sunderland and Lois Lawn. (From New Zealand) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)
Saturday May 25th, 2013
1:35 am
South Park: Dances with Smurfs - Cartman becomes the voice of change at school
when he takes over the morning announcements. His target is student body president,
Wendy Testaburger. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S)
2:00 am
South Park: Pee - Things at the water park are not what they seem when the boy's fun
filled day is about to turn deadly because there are too many people peeing in the pool,
which causes disaster to strike and the boys are in a race to survive. (From the US)
(Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A)
2:30 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.