Program Guide
Week 10
Sunday February 27th, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
6:35 am
Mandarin News Australia - Australia's first free to air in-language Mandarin
news service. Features Chinese Australian news stories, catering for the local
community, with a broad national appeal. (An SBS Production) (In Mandarin,
English subtitles) CC
7:00 am
Hungarian News - News from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no
subtitles.
7:30 am
Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in
Spanish, no subtitles.
8:00 am
Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, no subtitles.
8:30 am
Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.
9:00 am
Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in
Portuguese, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Urdu News - News from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
10:00 am
Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in
Maltese, no subtitles.
10:30 am
UEFA Europa League Highlights - Match highlights. (Sport)
11:00 am
Les Murray's Football Feature - UEFA Champions League highlights match.
(Sport)
12:00 pm
UEFA Champions League Magazine Program - Highlights and news from the
latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport)
12:30 pm
Speedweek - A comprehensive roundup of motor sport. (Motor Sports)
2:00 pm
Nerds F.C. - Normally nerds try to avoid anyone who might break them in two.
Not this Nerds football team, they are off to an Army Boot camp.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
Sunday February 27th, 2011
2:30 pm
Two of Us - Based on the column of the same name in the Good Weekend
Magazine. Tonight features Anh Do, a stand-up comedian, and his brother
Khoa, a filmmaker. The pair left Vietnam as refugees on a small fishing boat
when Anh was three years old and Khoa was less than two. (Commissioned by
SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
3:00 pm
Who Do You Think You Are?: Alistair McGowan - Impressionist Alistair
McGowan has always wondered about his dark colouring, which often leads
him to be mistaken for French or Italian. He wonders if he has any Indian blood,
an idea which his father, George, always vehemently denied. Alistair decides to
head to his father's childhood home in Calcutta to uncover the truth. (From the
UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm
Who Do You Think You Are?: Matthew Pinsent - Olympic rower Matthew
Pinsent travels to China, where he finds out about his maternal great
grandfather's connection with trading company Jardine Matheson and its link
with an infamous trade. Back in the UK, he traces his maternal line family back
to some of the biggest characters in British history. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
5:00 pm
Cycling Central - Presented by Michael Tomalaris, the program features the
latest two wheel action from around the cycling world. (An SBS Sport
Production)
6:00 pm
Thalassa: Sand Thieves - Cape Verde is an small archipelago off the shores
of western Africa and for the last 30 years beach sand has been a commodity.
The island of Sal is a tourist destination and the construction of resorts has led
to further destruction of local beaches. (From France, in French and
Portuguese, English subtitles) (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
America: The Story of the U.S.: Cities - Americans conquer a new frontier,
the modern city, with Carnegie's empire of steel as its backbone. Skyscrapers
and the Statue of Liberty are symbols of the American Dream for millions of
immigrants. Urban life introduces a new breed of social ills, set against the
backdrop of stunning skylines and ambitious innovations. (From the US)
(Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 5) PG CC
8:30 pm
Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim.
(An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm
WikiRebels - WikiLeaks has gained a world wide reputation as a whistle blower
of extreme magnitude, enhancing knowledge about American diplomacy,
Iranian torture, Icelandic bank ponzies and more. This first ever in-depth
documentary on WikiLeaks investigates the vision driving the mysterious
founder, Julian Assange, a man declared a saint in the same breath as he is
facing charges of rape and treason. (From Sweden in English, Arabic and
Swedish, English subtitles) (Documentary) (Class tba) CC
Sunday February 27th, 2011
10:35 pm
John Adams: Peacefield - In retirement John Adams laments the perils of a
long life; loss of loved ones and growing irrelevance. But out of tragedy John
rekindles his broken friendship with Thomas Jefferson and lives to discuss John
Quincy's ambitious presidential agenda with him. Stars Paul Giamatti and Laura
Linney. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Final) (Rpt) M CC
11:45 pm
Film: Ae Fond Kiss - A love story between a Muslim-born man, Casim, and an
Irish music teacher, Roisin. Casim's parents try their hardest to make him marry
the girl they have chosen for him back in Pakistan, but Casim and Roisin are
devoted to each other determined to stay together. (From the UK in English,
Punjabi and Urdu, English subtitles) (Drama) (2003) (Rpt) MA (S,L) CC
1:35 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 February 28th, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, 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 Australia has to offer. (An SBS
Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
2:30 pm
Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Monday February 28th, 2011
4:30 pm
FIFA Futbol Mundial - 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)
5:00 pm
The Crew - Showcases student video production. (From Australia) (Education)
(Rpt) G
5:30 pm
Global Village: Egypt: The Siswa Oasis - Looks at Siwa, an island in the
middle of the Egyptian desert. This large oasis, bordered by two turquoise
lakes, is unique in Egypt. The most westerly of the oases of the Libyan Desert,
it is inhabited by the country's only Berber community. (From France in French,
English and Arabic, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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: Blind Driving - It's a tough job separating truth from urban
legend, but the MythBusters are here to serve. Tonight, is it really possible to
drive a car completely blind? And do metal cleats on golf shoes really attract
lightning? (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
8:30 pm
Man vs. Wild: South Dakota - Bear heads out into the unknown wilderness
areas of South Dakota (right in the middle of the USA), such as the Badlands
and the Great Plains. He is hampered by thunderstorms and must eat
rattlesnake to survive. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
9:30 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
10:00 pm
Ugly Americans: Demon Baby - After having intimacy issues the prior night,
Callie goes baby-crazy after Mark starts fostering a demon orphan who is
assigned to him when a demon fails to sell it to an expecting couple. Twayne
starts to notice some odd changes in his body and tries to push Callie into a
marriage in order to adopt the child. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series)
M (A,S) CC
10:30 pm
Dead Set - As Kelly and Marky hunt for medical supplies, the situation in the
Big Brother house takes a sudden turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Patrick does
something to appal Pippa. Riq and Alex make a startling discovery. Stars Jaime
Winstone, Andy Nyman and Warren Brown. (From the UK) (Drama Series)
(Rpt) MAV (V,H) CC
Monday February 28th, 2011
11:00 pm
The Mighty Boosh: Journey to the Centre of a Punk - To impress his new
punk mates, Vince rebelliously bites Howard's rare jazz record. Unbeknown to
Vince however, he has bitten off more than he can chew as the corruptive Jazz
Beast enters his blood stream. As Vince's life hangs in the balance, Naboo has
no alternative but to shrink Howard and his jazz companion Lester Corncrake
and send them into Vince's body to locate and kill the invasive cell. (From the
UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (L) CC
11:30 pm
The World Game - The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local
perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results.
Join Les Murray, Craig Foster, David Basheer, Mariana Rudan, Vitor Sobral,
Scott McIntyre and special guests for the final word on the world's most popular
sport. (An SBS Sport Production) (Rpt)
12:30 am
Film: Curandero - When Castaneda, a notorious Mexican drug lord known for
his ritualistic murders, escapes from prison, the police seek the help of Carlos,
a village curandero, or faith healer. But as he gets closer to Castaneda, Carlos
begins to experience disturbing and violent visions. Directed by Eduardo
Rodriguez and stars Carlos Gallardo, Gizeht Galatea and Gabriel Pingarron.
(From the US, in Spanish and English, English subtitles) (Horror) (2005) (Rpt)
MAV (V,H)
2:15 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 March 1st, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Film: Blue Gate Crossing - A coming-of-age film charting the mental,
emotional and sexual development of a group of teenagers. Directed by Chihyen Yee and stars Bo-lin Chen, Lunmei Kwai and Shu-hui Liang. (From Taiwan
in Mandarin, English subtitles) (Drama) (2002) (Rpt) PG (S)
2:30 pm
Here Comes the Neighbourhood - This series is aimed at rejoicing in the
similarities and values that are shared by many cultural communities throughout
Australia, and through Pria Viswalingam's unique brand of story gathering, the
program celebrates this diversity with personal interviews and vignettes from
suburbs all over Australia. (An SBS Production) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
CC
3:00 pm
Taxi School - Taxi School is a quirky, observational documentary series about
some of the people behind the faces in the mirror of the next taxi you hail.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (Rpt) G
Tuesday March 1st, 2011
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G 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 (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Nomads of Ladakh - Pashmina goats and nomadic life in
Ladakh in the Himalayas. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From Germany in
English, Ladakhi and Urdu, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Part 1)
(Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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
Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie.
(An SBS Production) CC
8:30 pm
Wonders of the Solar System: Empire of the Sun - Professor Brian Cox
visits some of the most stunning locations on earth to describe how the laws of
nature have carved natural wonders across the solar system. Tonight, the
powerhouse of them all, the sun. In India he witnesses a total solar eclipse; in
Norway, the battle between the sun's wind and earth, as the night sky glows
with the northern lights. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC
9:30 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
10:05 pm
Hot Docs: Marilyn: The Last Sessions - This revealing documentary about
the Hollywood icon paints a rare portrait of Monroe, based on tapes made
during psychoanalysis sessions in the months prior to her untimely death. From
January 1960 to August 1962, the emotionally troubled actress turned to
Freudian psychoanalyst Ralph Greenson for help with everything from getting
up in the morning to her acting career. (From France, in English) (Documentary)
(Rpt) M (A,N) CC
11:50 pm
Film: Captive - An intimate navigation of human relationships set against the
backdrop of the Russian occupation of Chechnya. When a convoy of Russian
troops gets stuck under enemy fire, two soldiers take a civilian hostage and
force him to lead them back to safety. Directed by Aleksei Uchitel and stars
Vyacheslav Krikunov, Pyotr Logachev and Irakli Mskhalaia. (From Russia in
Russian and Chechen, English subtitles) (Drama) (2008) MA (L)
Tuesday March 1st, 2011
1:20 am
Manda Bala - Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests and
vibrant culture. However, in recent years the country has developed a
reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. This film
connects these seemingly disparate elements to create a dazzling, yet
harrowing, examination of the political corruption existing in Brazil. (From Brazil
in English and Portuguese, English subtitles) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (V,A,L)
CC
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.
Wednesday March 2nd, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Film: Doo Wop - In Paris, Ziggy, a young bohemian band manager, tries to
keep his debts and his romantic involvement at bay. Directed by David
Lanzmann and stars Mikael Fitoussi, Elina Lowensohn and Caroline Ducey. (In
French, English subtitles) (Drama) (2004) M (L,V)
2:35 pm
Water Boy - A young man flows rather than sweats. (From France, No
Dialogue) (Short) (Rpt) G
2:45 pm
Animal Farm - An anthropomorphic revenge fantasy. (From South Korea, No
Dialogue) (Short) (Rpt) PG
3:00 pm
Help - Paul and Ryan are called to an accident where the driver of a truck is
trapped in the cabin; and Audie and James attend a hit-and-run in which a
young girl is knocked down outside her home. (Commissioned by SBS)
(Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC
Wednesday March 2nd, 2011
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G 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 (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Nomads of Ladakh - Pashmina goats and nomadic life in
Ladakh in the Himalayas. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From Germany in
English, Ladakhi and Urdu, English subtitles) (Part 2) G CC
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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
Rex in Rome: The Curse of Caravaggio - While Inspector Lorenzo Fabbri,
Rex and Morini are attending a conference on Malta, Italian arts expert Ranieri
falls victim to a poison attack. Gori demands that his investigators help their
Maltese colleagues. Stars Kaspar Capparoni, Fabio Ferri and Augusto Zucchi.
(In Italian, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Class tba) CC
8:30 pm
Big Love: Sins of the Father - Bill is pulling out all the stops to win the state
senate nomination, while Nicki relishes her role as his campaign’s “secret
weapon.” Marilyn makes a pitch to represent the casino’s interests in
Washington, but encounters resistance from Tommy, and Frank picks an
inopportune moment to drop by the casino with Lois and Jodean. Stars Bill
Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Chloë Sevigny. (From the US) (Drama Series)
PG CC
9:30 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
10:05 pm
Film: A Mighty Heart - In 2002, Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl is
kidnapped by an Islamic terrorist organisation in Pakistan. His heavily pregnant
French wife, fellow journalist Marianne, sets out to track him down. Features a
tour-de-force central performance by Angelina Jolie (for which she nabbed an
Oscar nomination) as the forceful and steely-determined Marianne. Directed by
Michael Winterbottom and stars Dan Futterman, Angelina Jolie and Archie
Panjabi. (From the US) (Drama) (2007) (Class tba) CC
Wednesday March 2nd, 2011
12:00 am
Film: The Flower of Evil - The dark secrets of a bourgeois family from
Bordeaux are revealed in a tale of family indiscretions: incest, adultery, murder
and even war crimes. The handsome Francois returns home after three years in
America to discover his family's scandal-ridden past. Best Film nominee at
Berlin in 2003. Directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Nathalie Baye, Benolt
Magimel and Suzanne Flon. (In French, English subtitles) (Black Comedy)
(2003) (Rpt) M (V,L)
1:50 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 March 3rd, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, 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 Australia has to offer. (An SBS
Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Comic Books Go to War - For almost 100 years comic books have provided
fantasy and escape for adolescents. But what happens when the comic book
meets real war? Comic Books Go To War explores the journalistic, aesthetic
and political implications of reporting the most violent and terrible of human
experiences through 'comics'. (From Italy, in English and French, English
subtitles) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
2:30 pm
Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
Thursday March 3rd, 2011
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 (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: The White City of Tel Aviv - The unique Bauhaus style of Tel
Aviv’s urban planning is cleverly adapted to the challenging climatic elements of
the city (In German, English subtitles) G; Sanaa’s Stained Glass Windows Sanaa, capital of Yemen, is also known as the city of a million stained-glass
windows. Almost every house has intricate and colourful stained-glass windows,
which are a matter of pride and status. (From France in French and Arabic,
English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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
Zumbo: Searching for Mini-Me - Tonight, Adriano launches a series of
cooking classes just for kids to find aspiring young chefs and teach them how to
make simple mouth-watering desserts for the family. The most gregarious and
talented will be selected to host a special fairy-tale twilight dinner for local
mums and dads. Adriano knows how to work with adults but how will he go with
kids? (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Part 4 of 6) G CC
8:00 pm
Oz and James Drink to Britain - Oz and James cross the Irish Sea to Dublin
in search of the best drinks of modern Ireland. Tonight, they head to a Dublin
landmark, the Guinness brewery, but James has a problem, he doesn't like
Guinness. Oz and James meet brew master Fergal Murray, who teaches a
wary James how to sink a pint in true Irish fashion. (From the UK)
(Entertainment Series) (Part 4 of 8) (Rpt) PG CC
8:30 pm
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Hawaii - Join best-selling author and
professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate
dining experience. The infamously sharp-tongued host continues to explore
every corner of the globe in this Emmy Award winning series. Tonight, Tony
visits Hawaii where he tries spam, enjoys surfing, visits a volcano, and samples
some local delicacies. (From the USA, in English, Spanish and Arabic, English
subtitles) (Food Series) (Class tba) CC
9:30 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
10:05 pm
Film: Reykjavik-Rotterdam - Ex-con Kristofer is stuck in a dull everyday
routine, working as a security guard. Faced with money problems, he plans one
last heist on a freighter to sort out his finances - but nothing goes according to
plan. Directed by Óskar Jónasson and stars Baltasar Kormákur, Lilja Nótt
Pórarinsdóttir and Ingvar Eggert Sigurosson. (In Icelandic, English subtitles)
(Thriller) (2008) MA (L,A) CC
Thursday March 3rd, 2011
11:40 pm
Film: Live and Become - Set in the mid-1980s, Schlomo, a Christian Ethiopian
boy from a poverty-stricken family is forced by his mother to pretend he is a
Jewish orphan so that he has a chance at being adopted by an upper class
Jewish family in Israel. A multi-award winning film directed by Romanian-born
Radu Mihãileanu and stars Sirak M. Sabahat, Yael Abecassis and Roschdy
Zem. (From France in Hebrew, Amharic and French, English subtitles) (Drama)
(2005) (Rpt) M (A,L,V)
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 March 4th, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, 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 Australia has to offer. (An SBS
Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC
2:30 pm
Malls R Us - An exploration of the shopping mall as an increasingly global
phenomenon, Malls R Us traces the history of the shopping mall in America,
visiting some of the world's largest and most spectacular malls in Canada, the
USA, the UK, Japan, Poland, France and Dubai. (From Canada in English)
(Documentary) (Rpt) G
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Friday March 4th, 2011
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim
Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village: Monte San Giorgio, Switzerland - On the border between
Switzerland and Italy, Monte San Giorgio is 1,096 metres high and contains the
petrified remains of plants and animals from two to three hundred million years
ago. (In German, English subtitles) (Rpt) G; Insects: A Thai Delicacy - In
Thailand, a country famous for its refinement, grilled, boiled or fried insects
constitute a gourmet dish one savours as a snack. (From France in French and
Thai, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills
against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by
Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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
Coast: The Channel Islands to Dover - Tonight, the tragic story of the first
Channel swimmer, Jersey's remarkable post-war transformation from Nazioccupied stronghold to honeymoon island, and the secret world of Gouliot
caves on Sark, which are only accessible on foot at exceptionally low tide.
(From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC
8:30 pm
As It Happened: Convoy: War for the Atlantic: The Brink of Defeat - As the
rest of Europe fell to the Nazis, only the convoys of ships bringing vital supplies
from North America kept Britain from surrendering. This four-part series follows
the story of that Atlantic war, from the early success of the German submarines,
to the escalating arms race and new techniques that saw the Allies fight back
and save Britain. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3) PG CC
9:30 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
10:05 pm
Erotic Tales: The Dutch Master - A few weeks before her wedding, Teresa
decides on impulse to go into the Museum of Art. She is fascinated by a young
man in a Dutch painting, and watches as the painting comes to life. On her next
visit, the young man invites Teresa to step into the painting, and she finds
herself in a strange world. Directed by Susan Seidelman and stars Mira Sorvino
and Aida Turturro. (From Germany, in English) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (S,N,A)
CC
10:35 pm
Film: Student Services - Laura desperately wants to do well in University. She
works part-time but cannot make ends meet. Out of options, she responds to
personal ad of 57 year old Joe, who is willing to pay 100 euros an hour for
“tender moments”. Laura promises herself it will only happen once, but three
days later, she is in a hotel room with Joe and the spiral begins. Directed by
Emmanuelle Bercot and stars Deborah Francois, Mathieu Demy and Alain
Cauchi. (In French, English subtitles) (Drama) (2009) MA
Friday March 4th, 2011
12:30 am
Entourage: Busey and the Beach - Ari's former assistant Josh, now a
competing agent, woos Vince and the boys at a wild Malibu beach party. Eric
puts Emily in a compromising position, and Turtle rankles Gary Busey at an art
opening. Stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly and Jeremy Piven. Guest stars
Gary Busey. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (L) CC
1:00 am
Shameless - A mishap with baby Katie and a bag of ecstasy results in a
standoff between Mandy and Frank. Meanwhile, Liam learns he's going to be
nappy-changing for Monica's new baby so decides to run away. Mickey's
attempts to get into his dad's good books go horribly wrong when he
accidentally loses the weekly drug pick up. Shane's delighted when Kelly finally
admits that she loves him, but Paddy is not happy. (From the UK) (Drama
Series) (Rpt) MA (A,D,L,S) CC
1:55 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 March 5th, 2011
5:00 am
Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
5:05 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:40 am
Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
6:15 am
Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no
subtitles.
6:35 am
Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no
subtitles.
7:05 am
German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
7:35 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
8:05 am
Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no
subtitles.
8:40 am
Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
9:30 am
Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.
10:20 am
French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.
11:00 am
Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.
11:30 am
Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.
12:00 pm
Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.
12:30 pm
Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.
1:00 pm
Infra - One of three ambitious and moving dance performances created by
choreographer Wayne McGregor for the Royal Ballet. Fluid movements and
athleticism combine to create a fascinating hybrid between classical and
modern dance. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Class tba)
1:35 pm
Notes on the Other - Each summer, a crowd of Ernest Hemingway doubles
meets in Key West, Florida, to choose the one with the most authentic
Hemingway persona. One day in 1924, the real Ernest Hemingway also wanted
to be someone else when he saw a wounded man lying in the street. He
became consumed with the feeling that he was that man. Having tapped into
such empathy, he was able to develop his writing. (From Spain, in English)
(Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) PG
1:50 pm
Rembrandt's J'Accuse...! - Peter Greenaway's fierce criticism of today's visual
illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's The
Nightwatch. Stars Martin Freeman, Eva Birthistle, Jodhi May, Emily Holmes and
Peter Greenaway as himself/public prosecutor. (From the UK) (Masterpiece)
(Rpt) PG
Saturday March 5th, 2011
3:30 pm
Art in the 21st Century: Paradox - The fourth season of this popular series
continues the portrayal of the state of contemporary visual art in the United
States. Each artist showcases their art allowing viewers to observe them at
work, whilst explaining the thought processes and events that inspire and send
them in a particular creative direction. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Rpt) G
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim
Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Who Do You Think You Are?: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - Having always
felt a close connection to the sea, Interior designer and presenter Laurence
Llewelyn-Bowen wants to discover how far back his seafaring roots go. He also
wants to know if there is any truth behind a legend that his family is descended
from wealthy squires whose lands were nefariously stolen. (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
Monster Moves: Titanic Towns - In Quebec, Canada, a crew attempts to
relocate over 170 homes sitting on top of eight billion dollars worth of gold, so
that miners can reach the precious reserves while the price of gold remains
high. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a second team attempts to move a suburb of
colossal historic mansions to rescue them from demolition. Each mansion
weighs over 200 tons and are extremely fragile. Can they be moved intact?
(From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30 pm
Iron Chef: Sea Bass - Unseen episodes of your favourite cult food series. Each
week one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put
to the test and judged by a panel of gourmands. The ingredients are
unconventional and the preparations sheer genius. (From Japan, English
narration) (Food Series) (Class tba) CC
9:20 pm
Rockwiz Rewind: Katy Steel & Bob Evans - Classic episodes introduced by
Julia, Brian and the band. This week’s special guests are Little Birdy's Katy
Steele and Jebediah's Kevin Mitchell, adopting his alter-ego of Bob Evans.
Hosted by Julia Zemiro. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt)
PG CC
10:05 pm
Film: Female Agents - In 1944, a group of French female resistance fighters
are recruited by the British Secret Service to rescue a geologist who holds
secrets to the impending Normandy landing. They soon find their mission must
continue to Paris for the dangerous task of assassinating an SS Colonel.
Celebrates the lesser-told role of girl power in the famous Normandy landing.
Directed by Jean-Paul Salome and stars Sophie Marceau, Marie Gillain and
Deborah Francois. (In French, English subtitles) (Drama) MAV (V)
Saturday March 5th, 2011
12:10 am
SOS: Aprop - Everyday gestures become an extraordinary dance. (From
Spain, No Dialogue) (Rpt) M; Kaveri - Pera wants to try something new and his
mate is happy to oblige. Jury Prize at Seattle International Film Festival 2007.
(In Finnish, English subtitles) (Rpt) MA; Bombshell - A loaded bombshell is
thrown into the laps of two brothers forcing them to question their machismo.
(From Australia) (Class tba); Vibracall - A strange and stimulating phone call
occurs between two women. (From Brazil, in Portuguese, English subtitles)
(Rpt) PG; Scripts Against Discrimination: Dirty Slapping - A teenage boy’s
school friends send him a video revealing his homosexuality. (In French,
English subtitles) (Rpt) M; The Creased Bed - After an evening of complicity,
two girlfriends make love. (In French, English subtitles) (Rpt) M
1:10 am
Great Australian Albums: Powderfinger: Odyssey Number Five Powderfinger released Odyssey Number Five in 2000. The Brisbane group had
formed in the late 1980s, on the fringe of the alternative rock scene, taking their
name from a Neil Young song. For the album the group was grappling with the
pressure of their own success. The songs on the record reflect their growing
maturity as musicians as they address issues that are both intensely personal
and political. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (L)
CC
2:10 am
Drawn Together - Tonight, notorious billionaire Bucky Bucks comes to the
house and hosts an Apprentice-style boardroom, to answer the demands of the
housemates for prizes. Toot tries to convince the housemates to blow up the
house because they were double-crossed. (From the US) (Animated Comedy
Series) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC
2:40 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.