Program
Guide
Week 46
Sunday November 7th, 2010
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.
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) WS
11:00 am
Les Murray’s Football Feature - UEFA Champions League highlights match.
(Sport) WS
12:00 pm
UEFA Champions League Magazine Program - Highlights and news from the
latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport) WS
12:30 pm
Speedweek - A comprehensive roundup of motor sport. (Sport)
2:00 pm
Alive and Kicking: Queenstown - In the final episode, we follow the fortunes
of the Queenstown Crows Football Club as they strive for the club's first
premiership since 1994. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Final)
(Rpt) PG CC WS
Sunday November 7th, 2010
2:30 pm
Behind the Dracula Legend - Looks at the almost hysterical dread of
vampires that developed in the middle of the 18th century, when people went to
great lengths to ensure that the 'undead' would not return to life. In the town of
Cesky Krumlov in Bohemia, the local castle was occupied around this time by
Princess Eleonore Amalie von Schwarzenberg. Some believe that she was the
inspiration for Bram Stoker's tale of Count Dracula. (From Austria, in English
and German, English subtitles) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC WS
3:30 pm
China's Great Wall - The Great Wall of China is one of humankind's most
magnificent achievements, with its story reaching back beyond historical times.
The wall extends across peaks and valleys, torrential rivers and vast steppes. It
is more than merely a defence: it is a symbol of a division between cultures,
and it is key to our understanding of Chinese history and civilisation. (From
Germany, in English and Mandarin, English subtitles) (Documentary Series)
(Final) (Rpt) PG CC WS
4:30 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla
Grant. (An SBS Production) CC WS
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) WS
6:00 pm
Thalassa - Itaparica is Brazil's largest island. Its beaches and stunning coral
reef are popular with fishermen and eco-tourists alike. But behind the facade
lies another reality, that of the degradation of the island's marine environment.
Ex-fisherman turned environmentalist Ze Pescador plays a key role at PROMAR, an NGO which promotes marine protection and fights against overfishing and dynamite fishing. (From France, in French and Portuguese, English
subtitles) (Documentary Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
A History of Scotland: The Price of Progress - Through the winning and
losing of an American empire and the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment,
Neil Oliver reveals how in the second half of the 18th century Scotland was
transformed from a poor northern backwater with a serious image problem into
one of the richest nations on earth. This was the dawn of the modern age when
Scotland made its mark on the world by exporting its most valuable
commodities - people and ideas. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3
of 5) PG CC WS
8:30 pm
Dateline - American political satirist and TV host Jon Stewart launched his
'Rally to Restore Sanity' as a funny counterpoint to the current 'Tea Party'
movement that's sweeping America. But as Aaron Lewis reports, joke or not,
many people are taking the rally seriously, thrilled to be able to voice their
opposition to the fear-mongering in the mainstream American media.
International current affairs hosted by George Negus. (An SBS Production) CC
WS
Sunday November 7th, 2010
9:30 pm
Mad Men: Meditations in an Emergency - Under the backdrop of the Cuban
Missile Crisis, Don returns to New York just as Betty learns some disconcerting
news. Meanwhile, everyone at Sterling Cooper contemplates their futures as
news of the merger slowly leaks out. Stars Jon Hamm, John Slattery and
Elisabeth Moss. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Final) M (S) CC WS
10:30 pm
Film: Days and Clouds - A well-off and sophisticated couple struggles to stay
together after the husband loses his job, and his wife suddenly finds herself the
breadwinner. A portrait of the faltering effects on a relationship when financial
security fades. Directed by Silvio Soldini and stars Margherita Buy, Antonio
Albanese and Alba Rohrwacher. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2007)
(Rpt) M (L) WS
12:35 am
The Wehrmacht: To the Bitter End - The determination of the German forces
to keep on fighting in the face of defeat had disastrous consequences. (From
Germany, in English and German, English subtitles) (Documentary Series)
(Final) (Rpt) M (V) CC WS
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 November 8th, 2010
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
The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Joanna goes on a fishing trip with the
sea cucumber divers of the Far North, and Maeve meets the most passionate
eggplant grower ever in Carnavon WA. (An SBS Production) (Food Series)
(Rpt) G CC WS
1:30 pm
Dateline - International current affairs hosted by George Negus. (An SBS
Production) (Rpt) CC WS
2:30 pm
Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie.
(An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC WS
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) CC WS
Monday November 8th, 2010
4:00 pm
The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
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) WS
5:00 pm
The Crew - Showcases student video production. (Australia) (Education) G
5:30 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla
Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC WS
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
Mythbusters: MacGyver Special - The infamous television hero MacGyver
gets worked over by the team who complete a series of challenges, to prove
one way or another, if the fancy tricks he pulled off in his show, were possible.
Jamie and Adam's first challenge is ‘Sodium Jailbreak’ where they have to blow
a hole in a wall with just one gram of pure sodium. Later, in ‘Bamboo Ultralight’,
they have to build a bamboo airplane in four hours that would carry its
passengers to safety. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
8:30 pm
Man vs Wild: Sahara - Adventurer Bear Grylls strands himself in the world's
largest desert: the Sahara of northern Africa. Along the way he has to escape
from quicksand, encounters a huge cobra, and has to eat scorpions to stay
alive. But it’s the scorching sun that poses the greatest threat to his survival.
(From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC WS
9:30 pm
World News Australia Late - 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 WS
10:00 pm
Shameless - Shane asks Kelly to marry him but his dream turns into a
nightmare when she turns him down. Elsewhere, Chesney holds a house party
to get close to Sammy, but it all goes horribly wrong. Now that Libby and her
mother are firmly nestled in the Gallagher house, Frank 'volunteers' to paint
Patty's converted bedroom but, when Frank falls and feigns injury, it leads to a
potentially disastrous face-off with Patty. Stars David Threlfall and Pauline
McLynn. (From the UK) (Drama Series) MA (L,S,A) CC WS
11:00 pm
Entourage: The First Cut is the Deepest - With the gang arriving back in
America, Drama plans a party for Vince at his new condo. Meanwhile, paranoia
takes hold of Ari when he learns that his son might not be accepted to an elite
private school; and Billy's insecurities may prevent Vince and Eric from seeing
the first cut of Medellín. Stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven and Kevin Dillon.
(From the US) (Drama Series) M (L,D,N,S) WS
Monday November 8th, 2010
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) WS
12:30 am
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla
Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC WS
1:00 am
Film: 12.08 East of Bucharest - Sixteen years after the Romanian Revolution,
in a small town east of Bucharest, a talk show debates whether there was or
wasn't a revolution in the town. Directed by Cornel Porumboiu and stars Ion
Sapdaru, Teo Corban and Mircea Andreescu. (In Romanian, English subtitles)
(Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L) WS
2:35 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
Tuesday November 9th, 2010
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: The Station Agent - When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism
moves to a rural New Jersey train depot to live a life of solitude, only to meet a
chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
Directed by Thomas McCarthy and stars Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and
Bobby Cannavale. (From the US) (Drama/Comedy) (2003) (Rpt) M (L,A) WS
2:40 pm
Andheri - A short film set in Mumbai. It is the story of a young woman, Anita,
who works as a live-in maid for Mrs Kapoor, a rich old woman. Anita dreams of
an independent life in the world outside Mrs Kapoor's balcony, a world which
both entices and terrifies her. (In Hindi, English subtitles) (Short) (Rpt) PG WS
3:00 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla
Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC WS
Tuesday November 9th, 2010
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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: Visions of France: Riviera - An aerial view of the Riviera,
playground of the rich and famous, as we travel to Monaco, Cannes, Nice, St.
Tropez and more. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) G WS
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
Why Do Viruses Kill? - The number of dangerous viruses is increasing at an
alarming rate. Starting at the virus frontline - in the Congo - the program
unlocks the truth about nature's greatest terror weapon. Discover that without
viruses, the sea would quickly turn to sewage, why HIV is such a successful
virus and why Monkey Pox may become the next global killer. And finally, find
out if our modern lifestyle of intensive farming and international travel is giving
viruses more chances than ever to flourish inside us? (From the UK)
(Documentary) PG CC WS
8:30 pm
The Virtual Revolution: Homo Interneticus?- Dr Aleks Krotoski concludes
her investigation of how the Web is transforming almost every aspect of our
lives. Joined by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Al Gore and
the neuroscientist Susan Greenfield, Aleks examines the popularity of social
networks such as Facebook and asks how they are changing our relationships.
And, in a ground-breaking study at University College London, Aleks
investigates how the Web may be overloading our brains. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Final) G CC WS
9:30 pm
World News Australia Late - 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 WS
Tuesday November 9th, 2010
10:00 pm
Hot Docs: Chevolution - In 1960, Cuban photographer Alberto Korda
captured a photo of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara during a mass funeral. History
conspired to enable this dynamic portrait to explode on the world scene in
1968, when it became an international symbol of protest and dissent. With the
establishment of the Internet, the image has once again travelled the globe in
many forms. It is considered to be the most reproduced image in the history of
photography. This program asks: how and why did this photo become so
important? (From Mexico, in English and Spanish, English subtitles)
(Documentary) M (A,L) CC WS
11:40 pm
Film: Go in Peace, Jamil - An age-old hatred between two feuding religions in
the Arabic community in Denmark re-ignites after a revenge killing. Winner of
the Grand Prix Award at the Warsaw International Film Festival 2008. Directed
by Omar Shargawi and stars Dar Salim, Khalid Al-Subeihi and Elias Samir AlSobehi. (From Denmark, in Arabic and Danish, English subtitles) (Drama)
(2008) (Rpt) MAV (V,L) WS
1:15 am
Angels of Rio - Detective Bechara Jahlk is the most famous private eye in
Brazil, known for employing a team of young female agents. This documentary
follows a case brought to Jahlk's attention by a 68-year-old import-export
entrepreneur, who suspects a link between his company and drug-trafficking in
Rio's harbour, and fears that his son Luiz might be involved. Discretion is
paramount, so Jahlk sends in his three 'angels', armed with sophisticated
surveillance equipment, to infiltrate Luiz's social network. (From France, in
Portuguese and English, English subtitles) (Documentary) M (D,L) WS
2:25 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 November 10th, 2010
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: 20:30:40 - A touching, bittersweet tale about three women aged 20, 30
and 40 in their search for identity, companionship and belonging. Directed by
and starring one of Taiwan's leading directors, Sylvia Chang. Also stars Rene
Liu and Angelica Lee. Sylvia was nominated for Best Actress in the Hong Kong
Film Awards. (From Taiwan, in Mandarin, English subtitles) (Romantic
Comedy) (2003) (Rpt) M (S,A) WS
3:00 pm
Classical Destinations: Moscow & Switzerland (Rachmaninov) - Simon
Callow visits Moscow, home of Sergei Rachmaninov who's regarded as the
greatest pianist of the 20th century, one of the greatest conductors and one of
the most loved of all composers. Later, he travels to Switzerland to visit
Rachmaninov's house on Lake Lucerne. (From Australia) (Entertainment
Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
Wednesday November 10th, 2010
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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: Visions of France: Riviera - An aerial view of the Riviera,
playground of the rich and famous, as we travel to Monaco, Cannes, Nice, St.
Tropez and more. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) G WS
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:35 pm
Inspector Rex: Stolen Happiness - A young babysitter is found murdered and
a baby goes missing. Inspector Brandtner and Rex investigate and quickly
establish the identity of the person who has kidnapped the baby. However, the
baby's life is in danger and the Vienna Murder Squad are involved in a race
against time. Stars Gedeon Burkhard, Heinz Weixelbraun and Wolf Bachofner.
(From Austria, in German, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
8:30 pm
Fabric of a Dream - This is the story of how a shell-shocked World War I
veteran, who left school at 12, ended up building a national icon. An inspiring
man with bold and imaginative ideas, Fletcher Jones was influenced by
Japanese reformer Toyohiko Kagawa, one of the most remarkable social
activists of his time. Jones established his clothing design, retail and
manufacturing business with an emphasis on quality, service and innovation.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC WS
9:30 pm
World News Australia Late - 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 WS
10:05 pm
Anna Pihl - A drug related clash of the immigrant gangs of Nørrebro has scary
consequences for a young Danish girl, who just happens to be in the wrong
place in the wrong time. Meanwhile, Mikala is still nervous about what Tobias is
getting himself into. This also affects her work as a police officer, and during the
arrest of a suspect, Mikala lets herself be provoked and reacts in a way that is
not in accordance with the rules. Stars Charlotte Munck, Iben Hjejle and Paw
Henriksen. (In Danish, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Class tba) WS
Wednesday November 10th, 2010
10:55 pm
Film: Holy Lola - A childless French couple is determined to adopt a baby in
Cambodia, but must first confront a series of physical, emotional and moral
obstacles as they find they have to compete with other couples in the same
situation. From acclaimed French director Bertrand Tavernier. Stars Jacques
Gamblin, Isabelle Carré and Bruno Putzulu. (In French, English subtitles)
(Drama) (2004) (Rpt) M (N,S) WS
1:10 am
Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing
viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a
selection of quality music.
Thursday November 11th, 2010
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 stops at a Greek taverna at the
edge of the desert for bouzouki and souvlaki among the opal mines. And
Joanna joins a group of lotus eaters (literally) in far north NSW. (An SBS
Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
1:30 pm
Maverick Mother - Tired of waiting for the perfect partner, and alarmed by the
deafening tic-toc of her biological clock, 39-year-old filmmaker, Janet
Merewether decides to take life into her own hands and embark on a journey
into the new social phenomenon of solo motherhood by choice. She joins a
waiting list for a donor insemination program, but while waiting has an affair and
falls pregnant. In Maverick Mother, Janet documents her medical and emotional
experiences and the birth of her son. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary)
(Rpt) M (A,N,S) CC WS
2:30 pm
Dateline - International current affairs hosted by George Negus. (An SBS
Production) (Rpt) CC WS
Thursday November 11th, 2010
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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: Merv: A Ruined City of the Silk Road - Awaiting the caravans
that travelled the ancient Silk Road was the fabulous city of Merv, in presentday Turkmenistan. (From Germany, in English) (Rpt) WS; The Eton of Africa Kamuzu Academy is an expensive private school in Malawi, and is known as
‘the Eton of Africa’. (In French, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
Tetsuya’s Pursuit of Excellence - Tetsuya's restaurant in Sydney is
recognised as one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the world. This program takes
an intimate look at one of Australia's brightest culinary stars. It is the story of
world-renowned restaurateur Tetsuya Wakuda, who arrived in Australia in the
early 1980s as a 22-year-old with little money, no professional skills, and no
English. Fate dictated that his first job would be as a kitchen hand. (Part of
SBS’s World Class Chefs series) (Commissioned by SBS) (Food) (Rpt) G CC
WS
8:30 pm
9:30 pm
Supersizers Go... Ancient Rome - Giles and Sue travel back to the early days
of the Roman Empire. Living in a splendid villa, Senator Giles dons a toga while
Vestal Virgin Sue dresses in tunics and keeps the fires of Rome burning. They
both try out the popular Roman snack lagana, the precursor of pizza and pasta,
before Giles heads off to the Colosseum, where he tries his hand at being a
gladiator and Sue discovers some of the more obscure gods at the Pantheon.
They end the week with a typical Roman banquet. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Final) (Class tba) CC WS
World News Australia Late - 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 WS
Thursday November 11th, 2010
10:05 pm
Film: Chiko - A Scarface-style crime drama about a Turkish immigrant turned
drug dealer who won't stop until he's sitting at the top of the Berlin underworld.
A hit at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival. Directed by Özgür Yildirim and stars
Moritz Bleibtreu, Denis Moschitto and Volkan Özcan. (From Germany, in
German and Turkish, English subtitles) (Crime) (2008) MAV (V,D,L,S) WS
11:45 pm
Film: Infernal Affairs 3 - The action-packed finale of the Infernal Affairs trilogy.
A parallel time frame of past and present untangles the intricate story of
undercover cops, gangsters and corruption. The story traces the psychological
disintegration of Lau who feels that he has been deprived of a chance to
become a good and honest cop. Directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, and
stars Tony Leung, Andy Lau and Leon Lai. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese
and Mandarin, English subtitles) (Thriller) (2003) (Rpt) M (V,A,L) WS
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.
Friday November 12th, 2010
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
The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Joanna visits the Hmong community
of Innisfail in far north Queensland who use every part of the banana plant for
eating. And Maeve sits down to Sunday lunch Sri Lankan-style with Perth
crooner Malcolm de Kauwe. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
WS
1:30 pm
Rosa’s Story - Following their acclaimed documentary East Timor: Birth of a
Nation, filmmakers Luigi Acquisto and Stella Zammataro return to East Timor to
find out how the fledgling democracy is faring, picking up the story of young
East Timorese widow Rosa Martins and her family, seven years after
independence. They find that, unlike the celebratory climate of 2000, life in East
Timor is violent and democracy is fragile, and one of the world's youngest
nations faces an uncertain future. (Commissioned by SBS, in Tetum and
English, English subtitles) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (V) CC WS
Friday November 12th, 2010
2:30 pm
Taxi School - 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) (Final) (Rpt) G WS
3:00 pm
Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla
Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC WS
3:30 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
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: Hawaii - Home of Pele Goddess of Fire - Pele is the
Goddess of Fire in Hawaiian mythology. Her tales spring forth in conjunction
with the eruptions of the most active volcano in the world, Mount Kilauea. (From
Germany, in English) (Rpt) WS; The Carboneros - The coalmen or
'carboneros' lived and worked in the Zapata swamp, in the Caribbean. The
swamp is now a protected marine area. (From France, in French and Spanish,
English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
6:00 pm
Letters and Numbers - Join host Richard Morecroft for this entertaining quiz
show in which two contestants pit their linguistic agility and numerical ability
against each other for the chance to become carry-over champion. With the
mathematically-minded Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
James May’s Toy Stories: Hornby - James May continues his quest to show
what is possible with old-fashioned toys by using them on a scale never seen
before. Tonight he attempts to build the longest ever model railway track - a
whopping 16 km long. He builds it in Devon, linking two towns, Barnstaple and
Bideford, which last had a train service over forty years ago. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC WS
8:30 pm
As It Happened: The Last Day of World War I - Michael Palin, whose Great
Uncle Harry died at The Somme, investigates what really happened on the last
day of World War One on 11th November 1918, and reveals the shocking truth
that soldiers continued to be killed in battle for many hours after the Armistice
had been signed. Recounting the events of the day, Palin tells the personal
stories of the last soldiers to die as the minutes and seconds ticked away to the
11 o'clock ceasefire. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC WS
Friday November 12th, 2010
9:30 pm
World News Australia Late - 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 WS
10:05 pm
My Penis and Everyone Else’s - This documentary challenges society's
stereotypes of masculinity, as well as getting to the heart of why men are so
fixated with their members. Emotional, revelatory, and intensely engaging, it
takes on one of society's last taboos, and culminates in one of the most daring
exhibitions ever seen in the UK, as filmmaker Lawrence Barraclough puts
together the world's largest collection of penis portraiture ever seen. (From the
UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (L,N,S) CC WS
11:10 pm
Talk to Me about Love - Sasha is a young man in his twenties, deeply in love
with the beautiful Benedetta, who doesn't seem to recognise his existence.
Nicole is a French woman in her forties, living in Rome with her husband. They
casually meet and start a friendship which becomes a sentimental education for
the youth. A hit at the Italian box office and winner of a 2008 David Di Donatello
award for star and director Silvio Muccino. Also stars Aitana Sanchez-Gijon and
Geraldine Chaplin. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Romantic Comedy) (2008) M
WS
1:15 am
Film: Yes - The story of a passionate love affair between an American woman
and a Middle-Eastern man in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts
of our generation - religious, political and sexual. Directed by Sally Potter and
stars Joan Allen, Simon Abkarian and Sam Neill. (From the UK) (Drama) (2004)
(Rpt) MA (L) WS
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 November 13th, 2010
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
Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony - A portrait of the Berlin Philharmonic as
it toured Asia. Music featured: Hero's Life by Richard Strauss, Asyla by Thomas
Adès and Beethoven Symphony No.3. (From Germany, in German, English,
Spanish and Mandarin, English subtitles) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) PG WS
2:55 pm
Mendelssohn, The Nazis and Me - Filmmaker Sheila Hayman, a descendent
of the composer Felix Mendelssohn, sets out to explore the links between the
Germany in which her famous forebear lived in the early 19th century with that
of her own family who lived there up to the end of the war. (From the UK)
(Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG WS
Saturday November 13th, 2010
4:00 pm
Tim Marlow Meets... Terry Jones - Tim Marlow meets ex-Monty Python Terry
Jones at the National Gallery of Art, London, as they talk about his life through
his six chosen artworks. Jones is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of
middle-aged and screechy-voiced women in the parody series - but his writing
and directing skills saw him branch out to writing books and presenting
documentaries after his Python days were over. (From the UK) (Masterpiece)
(Arts) (Class tba) WS
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
Mythbusters: Vapour Trail - Adam and Jamie test the cinema myth that a line
of fuel ignites, runs behind a car, and the car explodes when the burning fuel
reaches its tank. They then test whether a person in need of defibrillating,
wearing a bra containing wire or nipple piercing, is in danger of becoming burnt.
(From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC WS
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 WS
7:30 pm
Big, Bigger, Biggest: Airport - Heathrow Airport in London is the busiest
international airport in the world. This film reveals how seven ingenious
technological breakthroughs enabled engineers to build the most modern
terminal of this super-structure - Terminal 5. With its enormous free span roof
and fully automated baggage system to the robotic vehicles speeding
passengers to its doors, T5 has changed airport design forever. (From the UK)
(Entertainment Series) (Part 2 of 4) PG CC WS
8:30 pm
Iron Chef - 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) (Entertainment
Series) G CC WS
9:20 pm
The Ricky Gervais Show - From the creators of The Office and Extras comes
this new comedy series. Based on the audio podcasts of Ricky Gervais,
Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, the program sets the trio's musings on
numerous inane topics to irresistible animation. (From the UK) (Animated
Comedy Series) (Class tba) CC WS
9:45 pm
Secrets & Lives: Comedy School - Find out what it really takes to be a standup comedian in this four-part observational documentary series that follows ten
students as they attempt to learn the tricks of the trade under the guidance of
veteran Australian comedian Rob McHugh. Tonight, the students write and
perform their first comedy set on the classroom mini stage and show that they
have a mountain to climb. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series)
(Part 2 of 4) M (L,A) CC WS
Saturday November 13th, 2010
10:15 pm
Arj Barker Forever - Taped in front of a capacity crowd at Sydney's beautiful
State Theatre, Arj Barker delivers some of his funniest material ever in this
hilarious, one hour performance. So grab a cuppa, sit back and prepare to
laugh - because life may be short, but Arj Barker is…forever! (Commissioned
by SBS) (Comedy) (Class tba) CC WS
11:35 pm
SOS: Nice Coloured Girls - Three Aboriginal women cruise through Kings
Cross and pick up a 'captain' (a drunken white man) for the night. (Australia)
(Rpt) PG; Palace Café - Musical: A lonely man looks for coffee and romance in
a late night café. (Australia); Joy - It’s Thursday night, late night shopping, and
15-year-old Joy wants to have fun. A wild night at the mall with friends before
she heads back to her unhappy home. (Australia); Birthday Boy - Animation:
Korean War, 1951. Little Manuk is playing on the streets of his village. He finds
a parcel whose contents will change his life forever. Nominated, Best Animated
Short Film - Academy Awards 2005 (In Korean, English subtitles); Spider Jack and Jill have a lover’s tiff while driving along a city road. It's all fun and
games until someone loses an eye. (Australia) (Rpt) M
12:35 am
Drawn Together - Captain Hero discovers that the ‘special’ giant who's been
attacking the city is actually his son! And what's worse, Hero's sister, Captain
She-Ro, is the mother! Can Hero raise his inbred son to be a productive
member of society - or will the giant destroy the world? (From the US)
(Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC WS
1:05 am
Knot at Home: Stories of Insight - Deals with taking responsibility for past
mistakes. Eight young people talk about how they realised they had taken a
wrong turn in their lives and what they are now doing to rectify this.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Docu-Drama Series) (Rpt) M (D,A) WS
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.