Program Guide
Week 16
Sunday April 13th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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
Wainwright Walks - Crinkle Crags and Bowfell - Julia Bradbury faces a new physical
challenge as she experiences the world of Wainwright - not one summit, but two. The
Lake District's most famous walker loved to explore routes that link fell tops together, and
Julia aims to find her way along the best ridge-mile in Lakeland, reaching the summits of
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, two of the biggest peaks in the area. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 6) (Rpt) G CC
2:00 pm
Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor
Sport) CC
Sunday April 13th, 2014
4:00 pm
Subaru National Road Series - The Subaru Cycling Australia Track Nationals is the
feature event on the Australian track cycling calendar, with teams and individuals
competing for national recognition. Highlights will include coverage from the 4-stage
Woodside Tour de Perth, starting in Fremantle and finishing at Perry Lakes. Also the 4stage Jarvis Subaru Adelaide Tour which kicks off with the Jayco Road Race and
concludes with the Campbelltown Kermesse. (Cycling)
4:30 pm
UEFA Champions League Magazine - A look at the UEFA Champions League with
player and coach interviews, club profiles, match reviews and previews as well as classic
UEFA Champions League action. (Sport) (From Switzerland)
5:00 pm
Subaru World Of Cycling - News, updates, previews and features from cycling events
around the world. Hosted by Michael Tomalaris. (Cycling)
5:30 pm
Who Do You Think You Are? - Nigella Lawson - Nigella's Jewish immigrant family has
come a long way from poverty in Europe and the East End to the wealth and splendour of
Belgravia. Her politician father Nigel was Margaret Thatcher's golden boy in the 80s. Her
glamorous mother Vanessa was heiress to the Lyons food and catering dynasty. It's the
ultimate rags to riches story. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG
CC WS
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
Lost Worlds: Scotland: Rome's Final Frontier - The incredible story of how Scotland
became the Roman Empire's toughest military challenge. At the height of its power,
Rome boasted the domination of millions of people and vast tracts of lands as far east as
Syria, Egypt in the south, Spain in the west and the Germanic wildernesses in the north.
In 43AD Emperor Claudius' forces invaded and conquered Britain, but there was one
small part of these barbarian lands that wasn't so easy to crush. Through some of
Scotland's most extraordinary Roman sites and illuminating new archaeology, historian
Dr Fraser Hunter shows how Scotland and its people defied an onslaught of Roman
imperial power for over a century. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC **Premiere**
8:30 pm
Tales Of The Unexpected - Secrets Of The Hand - For thousands of years, in
fairgrounds and temples, palm readers have claimed our hands encode valuable
information. Is this just superstition? Or is there, buried beneath the theatre and the
cliches, a core of genuine science? Can our hands really tell us anything about our past,
our present or our future? Does the lifeline on your hand reveal the age at which you’ll
die? Can your hands detect your sexual preference? For the first time palm reading is put
to the test and will debunk the myths that have been passed on for generations. This
documentary will also have you looking at your own hands in a new light. (Commissioned
by SBS) (Documentary) (Health/Science) PG(A) CC **New Episode**
Sunday April 13th, 2014
9:30 pm
Paris-Roubaix 2014 - Live coverage of the 112th edition of Paris-Roubaix. Famous for
its rough terrain and cobblestones, cyclists will compete over 257 km in this prestigious
one day cycling race. On the race route, 9 sections totalling 15.4 km of cobbles will also
be on the programme of the Tour de France in July. (Cycling) **Live in Eastern States,
including NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD & TAS**
1:00 am
Food Lovers' Guide To Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to
explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, Maeve learns some of the
secrets of our best cheddar from Tasmania, while Joanna gets to taste several varieties
of pomegranates at a farm in Robinvale, Victoria. (An SBS Production) (Food Series)
(Rpt) G CC
1:30 am
Film: The Price To Pay - Jean-Pierre has everything: career, wealth, a bourgeois
existence. The one thing he lacks is the affection of his shopaholic wife. Confiding with
his chauffeur, he conspires to cut off his wife's spending in an attempt to encourage
affection. Four-time César Award-winning actress Nathalie Baye leads a stellar cast who
are as hopeless in war as they are in love. Directed by Alexandra Leclère and also stars
Christian Clavier and Gérard Lanvin. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) M
(S)
3:10 am
Film: December Heat - A failed communist rebellion in December 1924 in Estonia sets
the scene in this lavishly produced historical action drama about a pair of newlyweds who
run into the face of the conflict as they try to escape the country. Directed by Asko Kase
and stars Sergo Vares, Liisi Koikson and Mait Malmsten. (From Estonia, in Estonian and
Russian) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (V,L)
4:50 am
Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey
across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) G
CC
Monday April 14th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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
Medieval Fightbook - Composed of 150 paper folios and written in Swabian dialect, the
1459 Fight Book is a one of medieval world's most mysterious manuscripts. Contained
within its beautifully illustrated pages is unique imagery of bloody combat, war machines,
weird inventions, and judicial duels. Today much of the manuscript's story, as well as its
details remain unexplained. Through state of the art CGI and live action re-enactments,
this program will bring the pages of this unknown manuscript back to life. (From the UK
(Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
2:00 pm
Battle Castle - Malaga - Malaga was transformed into a military stronghold by Muslim
leader Yusuf I and his successors in the 14th century. Situated in Granada in Spain, its
unprecedented military passageway, vast underground chamber system and brilliant
watchtower network are testament to its role as the eye of an empire. Historian Dan
Snow joins the castle at the moment it faces its ultimate threat: attack by King Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella in 1487 as part of a massive offensive against the city. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
2:50 pm
Story Of Him - A performance in an old theater tells the story of Him, a normal guy with a
daily routine of coffee, brandy and beer. An animated tale about alcoholism. (Animation)
(From Spain, in Spanish) (2011)
Monday April 14th, 2014
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
5:00 pm
Living Black - Australia's premier Indigenous current affairs program, shining a light on
the issues affecting Indigenous Australians. Hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production)
CC **New Episode**
5:30 pm
Global Village - The Loggers of British Columbia - Forget the traditional image of
lumberjacks sending logs down the rivers of North America. These days the cedars,
spruce and pines of British Columbia are felled with chainsaws and taken out of the forest
by helicopter. It’s dangerous and demanding work, but Cal Marsh and his crew wouldn’t
have it any other way. The economic downturn is affecting them and the town of
Revelstoke, but the demand for high-quality cedar is keeping them in business.
Meanwhile British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests keeps a close eye on all logging
activities and oversees the replanting of the logged areas. (Part 1 of 2) (From Canada, in
French and English) (Documentary) G CC
6:00 pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam - Chef Luke Nguyen visits the beachside town of Nha Trang
while heading North along the coast, and goes fishing for cod in his uncle's cod farm. He
also prepares wok tossed crab at his favourite restaurant in town. Luke discovers the
floating fish markets by boat. There, local ladies roam the beaches offering fresh crayfish
and Luke, enthusiastically takes advantage of this and prepares char grilled lobster right
on the beach. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Vietnamese, English subtitles)
(Food Series) (Part 7 of 10) (Rpt) G CC WS
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
Mythbusters - Herding Cats/Full Of Crap/Greased Pig - On this Mythsion Impossible
Episode, the MythBusters try to 'Herd cats' and 'catch a greased pig', but will these
implausible idioms turn out to be true, or can the MythBusters make the impossible
possible? (From the US) (Entertainment) PG CC **New Episode**
8:35 pm
Vikings - Eye For An Eye - A meeting between two great men may pave the way for
future compromise as Ragnar and Ecbert come face to face. Jarl Borg now rules Kattegat
and with an iron fist and Rollo must now become the leader his people need in Ragnar’s
absence. (From Canada & Ireland) (Drama Series) MA(V) CC **New Episode**
Monday April 14th, 2014
9:30 pm
RocKwiz - Isabella Manfredi and Stephen Cummings, with Georgi Kay - Isabella's
band, The Preatures, scored a top 10 placing on the Triple J 2013 Hottest 100 with their
song 'Is This How You Feel?' and she performs an extremely hot version with The
RocKwiz Orkestra. Singer songwriter, novelist, man about town and former lead singer
with The Sports Stephen Cummings, sings one of their signature songs, 'Reckless'. Perth
based singer/songwriter and actress in the television miniseries, 'Top of the Lake', Georgi
Kay, performs and then Stephen and Isabella close the show with a Badfinger's 'Baby
Blue'. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) PG CC **New Episode**
10:30 pm
SBS World News 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)
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
FA Cup 2014 Semi Final Highlights - Match highlights from the Semi Finals, including
Wigan Athletic VS Arsenal and Hull City VS Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium,
London, at the 2014 FA Cup. (Football)
12:30 am
Subaru National Road Series - The Subaru Cycling Australia Track Nationals is the
feature event on the Australian track cycling calendar, with teams and individuals
competing for national recognition. Highlights will include coverage from the 4-stage
Woodside Tour de Perth, starting in Fremantle and finishing at Perry Lakes. Also the 4stage Jarvis Subaru Adelaide Tour which kicks off with the Jayco Road Race and
concludes with the Campbelltown Kermesse. (Cycling)
1:00 am
Shorts On Screen - Anima: Reality blurs as a rogue scientist struggles to keep his
terminal wife alive inside a computer system. Yuri Lennon's Landing On Alpha 46: After
his landing on Jupiter moon Alpha46, the cosmonaut Yuri Lennon is confronted with an
extraordinary paradoxon. (Short Film) M(A,L)
1:35 am
Film: Running On Empty - The beautiful Azami is tired of her penniless and lazy
boyfriend, Hideji. Determined to break up with him, she must first get back all the money
she has given him over the years. She hatches a plot in which she fakes her own
kidnapping to get Hideji to pay a ransom. But things get hilariously complicated when
nothing goes to plan. Directed by Dai Sako and stars Katsuya Kobayashi, Mihiro and
Kenji Date. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA (A,S)
3:10 am
Film: Sleep Dealer - A young man works as a virtual reality wage slave in a high-tech
sweatshop in Tijuana, Mexico. Here, he meets a young journalist who sells electronic
memories of her conversations to a mystery bidder. Directed by Alex Rivera and stars
Luis Fernando Peña, Leonor Varela and Jacob Vargas. (From Mexico, in Spanish and
English) (Science Fiction) (2008) (Rpt) M (V)
Monday April 14th, 2014
4:45 am
Dance Me To The End Of Love - Mary and John are a contemporary dance duet, a
husband and wife team, who have been dancing together for the past seven years.
Today marks the lead-up to their last dance. (Short Film) M(L,S)
Tuesday April 15th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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
Celtic Woman: The Emerald - Experience the angelic voices and inspiring music of
Celtic Woman in this extraordinary new stage show, which celebrates the Emerald Isles’
spellbinding musical and cultural heritage, combining traditional Irish anthems and pop
standards. (From the US, in English & Gaelic) (Arts) G
2:25 pm
ADbc - This history-based quiz program features two teams of two contestants - an
academic and a comedian - working together in an attempt to win the game. Can the
historian be funny? Will the comedian know anything about history? Find out in this mix of
fact and fun. Hosted by Sam Pang. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt)
PG CC
2:55 pm
Two Laps - One race. Two laps. No prisoners, a charming story of friendship and
competition. Pete and Val and their annual swimming race, which in 17 years has
developed into a cutthroat struggle for 1st place. (From Australia) (Short Film) PG(N)
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
Tuesday April 15th, 2014
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 Gwen Ifill and
Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village - The Loggers of British Columbia - Forget the traditional image of
lumberjacks sending logs down the rivers of North America. These days the cedars,
spruce and pines of British Columbia are felled with chainsaws and taken out of the forest
by helicopter. It’s dangerous and demanding work, but Cal Marsh and his crew wouldn’t
have it any other way. The economic downturn is affecting them and the town of
Revelstoke, but the demand for high-quality cedar is keeping them in business.
Meanwhile British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests keeps a close eye on all logging
activities and oversees the replanting of the logged areas. (Part 2 of 2) (From Canada, in
French and English) (Documentary) G CC
6:00 pm
Food Safari - Chinese - In this episode, Maeve O’Meara explores the world of Chinese
food, one of the most ancient and developed cuisines on earth. Maeve learns from
Shanghai expatriate chef Chris Yan who makes a simple melting eggplant and chilli dish,
as well as Frank Shek, a Scottish-Chinese chef who is winning accolades for his
incredibly simple but utterly delicious steamed snapper with black beans, chilli and lemon.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
Antiques Uncovered – Entertainment - Historian Dr Lucy Worsley and antiques expert
Mark Hill examine objects from the world of entertaining. Lucy discovers how the sofa,
over centuries, has changed our behaviour and finds out what makes Chippendale
furniture such a household name. Mark discovers the secret ingredient of English
porcelain and visits a passionate collector with some very rare objects indeed. (Part 1 of
3) (Factual Entertainment) G CC **New Series Premiere**
8:30 pm
Insight - Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person
stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
9:30 pm
Dateline - Award-winning international current affairs presented by Anjali Rao. (An SBS
Production) CC
10:30 pm
SBS World News 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)
Tuesday April 15th, 2014
11:05 pm
The Killing - Sarah Lund and Ulrick Strange travel to Sweden to question and protect the
only other surviving member of Jens Peter Raben's former army squad. But Raben
himself is on the same mission. Top police brass and Special Branch interfere with the
investigation, but Lund persists and has a breakthrough when she suddenly sees the
case from a new angle. Stars Sofie Grabol, Nicolas Bro and Charlotte Guldberg. (From
Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M(N,L)
12:10 am
Guilty Pleasures - This light-hearted documentary follows three real-life fans of the
romantic novels of Mills & Boon and their quest for true love. Demure Japanese
housewife Hiroko yearns to be swept off her feet by a dashing David Beckham look-alike;
single mum Shirley has finally found love, but her hero has a dark side; and feisty Indian
princess Shumita is out to get her husband back. And proving that truth is stranger than
fiction, one glamorous Mills & Boon author named Gill Sanderson, actually turns out to be
Roger, a pensioner writing from a caravan. (From the UK, in English and Japanese)
(Documentary) (Rpt) M(L) CC
1:45 am
Film: The Mermaid - A modern rendition of Hans Christian Andersen's story 'The Little
Mermaid'. Winner of the Directing Award at Sundance in 2008, this is a tender Amélie-like
story about a young girl who grows up believing she has the power to make wishes come
true. Directed by Anna Melikyan and stars Masha Shalaeva, Yevgeni Tsyganov and
Maria Sakova. (From Russia, in Russian) (Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) MA (S)
3:50 am
How To Start A Revolution - Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gene Sharp's 2003 handbook
for non-violent protest 'From Dictatorship to Democracy' has been influential on the
tactics of democratic protests internationally, including the 2011 Egyptian peaceful
overthrow of the Mubarak dictatorship. This biographical documentary explores the
events that shaped Sharp's life and his work on behalf of non-violent change. (From the
UK, in English, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish and Ukrainian) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
4:50 am
Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey
across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) G
CC
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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 - Australian current affairs forum, with lively debate and powerful first-person
stories. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC
2:00 pm
Dateline - Award-winning international current affairs presented by Anjali Rao. (An SBS
Production) 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
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and
Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
5:30 pm
Global Village - Extras: The Faces of Rome - Who are the people in the background of
the films we see in cinema and on TV? What do we know about real life in Rome apart
from its glorious history? This is a story about the unusual job of extras in the Roman film
industry and about how their life reflects the everyday life of today's Rome, beyond the
mask of tourism. Angelo Amoretti, Paola Carboni and Daniele Blando are three such
extras in the Roman film industry. Every day, they struggle to get a job and earn their
living. Through their daily lives, we get to know the backyard of Rome. (Part 1 of 2) (From
Italy, in Italian) (Documentary) G CC
6:00 pm
My Family Feast - Burmese - Sean Connolly visits a close-knit community of Burmese
Kachin immigrants to witness a traditional ceremony and take part in the feast that
follows. It's an arresting sight, with vivid colours, traditional customs and music.
Vegetables and herbs form the basis of a meal that includes marinated fish, barbequed
ox tongue and pennywort leaf salad all washed down with home-made rice wine.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve - Pilgrimage To Canterbury - Simon Reeve sets off to
explore pilgrimage as it lives and breathes. A lapsed Methodist, he has a genuine interest
in finding out whether it can offer him life-changing enlightenment. For centuries pilgrims
flocked to Jerusalem - it was the greatest journey on earth. But there was also a hidden
side to pilgrimage - adventure, sex, danger and fun - a medieval package holiday. And for
others it was the summit of a religious life, a pious journey, a divine experience. Simon
sets out to discover if pilgrimage can offer - in a modern world - life-changing
enlightenment. (Part 1 of 3) (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
8:35 pm
One Born Every Minute: What Happened Next? - One Born Every Minute has
witnessed the births of more than a hundred babie, capturing what it really feels like to
bring new life into the world. This new spin-off series explores the realities of parenthood
and reveals what happened next to some of One Born’s most memorable couples. In this
episode we catch up with Caroline and Chris, who, after years of failed attempts to get
pregnant, finally hit the jackpot with triplets! But their three baby boys were left fighting
for life after they were born 11 weeks premature. Two years on and it’s the ‘terrible twos’
times three when the boys first haircut ends in tears - from Mum, not them! (From the UK)
(Documentary) M(A,L) CC **New Series**
9:30 pm
The Bridge - Saga and Martin continue hunting down the eco-terrorists and start profiling
them. The ecoterrorists now know the police are onto them and realise they will have to
proceed with great caution as they go forward, hoping to be trusted with new and bigger
operations. But there is a split in the group and Saga and Martin are edging closer. It
dawns on Saga's boyfriend Jacob that living with her isn't entirely easy. Martin makes
some progress in his meeting with Jens, but is not sure Jens will ever show remorse.
(From Denmark, in Swedish and Danish) (Drama Series) M(V,L) CC **New Episode**
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
10:35 pm
SBS World News 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)
11:05 pm
Film: Incendies - When notary Lebel sits down with Jeanne and Simon Marwan to read
them their mother Nawal's will, the twins are stunned to receive a pair of envelopes - one
for the father they thought was dead and another for a brother they didn't know existed. In
this enigmatic inheritance, Jeanne sees the key to Nawal's retreat into unexpected
silence during the final weeks of her life. She immediately decides to go to the Middle
East to dig into a family history of which she knows next to nothing. Simon is unmoved by
the posthumous mind games of a mother who always distant and cold. However, the love
he has for his sister is strong, and he soon joins her in combing their ancestral homeland
in search of a Nawal who is very different from the mother they knew. (From France, in
French, Arabic & English) (Film) (Drama) (2010) MAV(V,A) **Premiere**
1:30 am
Film: Wonderful Town - Revealing the frailty of a Thai town dealing with the aftermath of
the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, this bittersweet love story follows the relationship between
a visiting architect and a local woman. Winner of the Tiger Award for Best Film at the
2008 Rotterdam International Film Festival. Directed by Aditya Assarat and stars
Anchalee Saisoontorn, Supphasit Kansen and Dul Yaambunying. (From Thailand, in
Thai) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (L,S)
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC & TAS)
(Split Markets for early Thursday morning)
3:15 am
Film: Eastern Plays - Estranged brothers struggle to cope with the bleak reality of postcommunist Bulgaria, trapped between racist violence, drug addiction and a desperate
search for meaning in their lives. A sensitively observed portrait of racial strife in present
day Bulgaria. 2009 Warsaw International Film Festival Grand Prix Award winner. Directed
by Kamen Kalev and stars Christo Christov, Ovanes Torosian and Saadet Aksoy. (From
Bulgaria, in Bulgarian, English and Turkish) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A,V,D,L)
4:45 am
Adbc Bitesize - A bite-sized morsel of SBS's history-based quiz program. Hosted by
Sam Pang. (Entertainment) (Rpt) CC
4:50 am
Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey
across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) G
CC
Thursday April 17th, 2014
5:00 am
Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
5:15 am
Copa Del Rey 2014 Final - Live coverage as Real Madrid take on Barcelona at Mestalla
in Valencia in the final for the 2014 Copa del Rey. (Football) **Live**
7:30 am
Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY
(Split Markets for early Thursday morning)
3:15 am
Film: Eastern Plays - Estranged brothers struggle to cope with the bleak reality of postcommunist Bulgaria, trapped between racist violence, drug addiction and a desperate
search for meaning in their lives. A sensitively observed portrait of racial strife in present
day Bulgaria. 2009 Warsaw International Film Festival Grand Prix Award winner. Directed
by Kamen Kalev and stars Christo Christov, Ovanes Torosian and Saadet Aksoy. (From
Bulgaria, in Bulgarian, English and Turkish) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A,V,D,L)
4.45 am
Copa Del Rey 2014 Final - Live coverage as Real Madrid take on Barcelona at Mestalla
in Valencia in the final for the 2014 Copa del Rey. (Football) **Live**
Thursday April 17th, 2014
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.
Wednesday April 16th, 2014
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(Split Markets for early Thursday morning)
3.15 am
Copa Del Rey 2014 Final - Live coverage as Real Madrid take on Barcelona at Mestalla
in Valencia in the final for the 2014 Copa del Rey. (Football) **Live**
Thursday April 17th, 2014
5.30 am
Weatherwatch and Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
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.
Thursday April 17th, 2014
All Markets Rejoin
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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
Turn Back Time: The Family - Swinging 60s - The living history experiment reaches
the 1960s and a new family, the Hawkes, arrive, walking in the footsteps of their
Caribbean immigrant ancestors. They are shocked to discover the decade was a difficult
time, with racism and isolation taking its toll. Meanwhile, the Taylors are forced to leave
behind the high life and move into the working-class house, and the Meadows climb the
social ladder to a middle-class dwelling. All is going well until a spot of teenage rebellion
typical of the era. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 5) (Rpt) PG CC
2:00 pm
The Hotel - Bedlam and Breakfast - Manchester couple Richard and Rebecca decide to
celebrate their third anniversary by taking a night off from home and heading to the
Damson Dene hotel. However, the evening takes a regrettable turn when they overindulge on alcohol. Royal Navy engineer Simon is hoping to impress his Brazilian
girlfriend by showing her the sights of the Lake District, and Wayne and Kirk lose
patience with unruly kitchen porter Kuba. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M
(L) CC
2:55 pm
Wonderful Indonesia: The Spice Islands Of The World - Presenting Bandrek and
Gorengan. (From Indonesia, in English) (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
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and
Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
Thursday April 17th, 2014
5:30 pm
Global Village - Extras: The Faces of Rome - Who are the people in the background of
the films we see in cinema and on TV? What do we know about real life in Rome apart
from its glorious history? This is a story about the unusual job of extras in the Roman film
industry and about how their life reflects the everyday life of today's Rome, beyond the
mask of tourism. Angelo Amoretti, Paola Carboni and Daniele Blando are three such
extras in the Roman film industry. Every day, they struggle to get a job and earn their
living. Through their daily lives, we get to know the backyard of Rome. (Part 2 of 2) (From
Italy, in Italian) (Documentary) G CC
6:00 pm
Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita - After a 5000 kilometre sea journey, chef Peter
Kuruvita arrives on the islands of Vanuatu. Deriving food from pristine waters and dense
jungles is a way of life for the people of Vanuatu. In the capital of Port Vila, Peter learns
how to hunt elusive native fare from a village chief, before taking instruction from local
fishermen who catch their fish by way of bow and arrow. Peter also explores the private
island of Ratua and their sustainable farming and organic cattle rearing techniques.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita - Mexico’s Last Frontier - In the final episode of
Mexican Fiesta with Peter Kuruvita, Peter arrives in the state with the largest indigenous
community, Chiapas. There are some startlingly exotic dishes to experience including
fried iguana to boiled ants. The state is also home to some of the best shade-grown
coffee in the world which Peter puts to good use when he makes Mexican doughnuts with
a coffee anglaise. And what better way to say goodbye to this amazing country, than a
neighbourhood fiesta complete with a piñata and Peter’s take on the classic taco. (Final)
(Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC **Final**
8:00 pm
Gourmet Farmer - Feast - It’s been a year since Matthew expanded his business and
bought the new farm and it’s been a steep learning curve for both him and Sadie. Their
passion to have visitors to Fat Pig Farm to share and experience their lifestyle, and taste
products made from the farm, has led them to set a date for their very first open day and
feast. Though there have been many months of planning, some huge setbacks put them
on the spot and have them foraging for alternative products from their farm and the
surrounding area. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC
Thursday April 17th, 2014
8:30 pm
Jonathan Phang's Gourmet Express - Venice to London - Jonathan Phang, a selfconfessed bon viveur with a passion for gastronomy, feels the allure of old world glamour
and sets off on a gourmet journey crossing continents aboard some of the world's most
elegant trains. Jonathan boards this historic train at Venice train station and travels via
Innsbruck to Paris and then on to London. In Venice, he explores the Rialto food market
and cooks scampi which he buys with chef Ivan Cantenacci. He visits the palazzo Lezze,
home of Marie Bagnasco, on the Grand Canal, and finds out how Venetians live and
entertain in these palatial houses. In Paris Jonathan is invited to the laboratory of
chocolate master Patrick Roger where truffle making doesn’t go quite to plan and he does
retro dining at the art nouveau restaurant, La Fermette Marbeuf. (From the UK) (Food
Series) G CC **New Series Premiere**
9:30 pm
Life Of Crime - It's 1997 and Denise Woods is now a successful Detective Inspector at
Brixton. She is ideally placed to climb the ranks, but is struggling to find time for her
husband and their young daughter. Denise is investigating the rape and murder of a
young girl whose body is found on an estate. Denise’s world turns upside down when
DNA on this new victim is cross-checked on the ‘all-new DNA database’ and matches
unknown samples found on Amy Reid back in 1985. The mistakes of her past soon creep
back in to her life, as her career and marriage begin to crumble. (Part 2 of 3) (From the
UK)(Drama Mini-Series) (class tba) CC **New Episode**
10:30 pm
SBS World News 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)
11:00 pm
UEFA Champions League Magazine - A look at the UEFA Champions League with
player and coach interviews, club profiles, match reviews and previews as well as classic
UEFA Champions League action. (Sport) (From Switzerland)
11:30 pm
Toughest Place To Be A... - Miner - Three more ordinary people with ordinary jobs take
on an extraordinary challenge: clocking on with their local counterparts in some of the
toughest destinations on the planet. In the first episode, Staffordshire mine worker Craig
Notman travels to Mongolia to dig for gold in some of the most demanding conditions on
Earth. Mongolia is a country enjoying the world's biggest economic boom, entirely
supported by mining. But while some people are getting rich, more than 40 per cent of the
population lives in poverty. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) (Rpt) M(L)
CC
12:30 am
Putin, Russia And The West - War - An exploration of Russia's fraught relationship with
the West during the past decade. This episode examines how the tensions between
Russia and Georgia escalated into an armed conflict. It also shows how Putin reacted to
US plans to station an anti-ballistic missile system in Russia's neighbours. (From the UK,
in English, Russian, French and Georgian) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (Rpt) PG
CC
Thursday April 17th, 2014
1:35 am
Film: I Only Want To Walk - Four small-time women bank robbers plan a dangerous
strike against a band of Mexican drug traffickers. Motivated by money and revenge, this
action could change their luck forever. Nominated for ten Goya Awards. Directed by
Agustin Diaz Yanes and stars Diego Luna, Victoria Abril and Adriana Gil. (From Spain, in
Spanish) (Mystery/Crime) (2008) (Rpt) MAV (L,S,V)
3:50 am
Korea: The Forgotten War In Colour - Stalemate - This two-part series uses original
colour film to tell the story of the Korean War - a war that lasted three years but still
leaves the country bitterly divided. It offers a unique insight into a conflict that saw East
confront West, communism challenge liberal democracy and Korean fight Korean in a
bloody civil war. The film includes unseen footage such as bombing from the North
Korean perspective, early pictures of Kim Il-Sung and images of US prisoners of war.
(From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M(A) CC
4:45 am
Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey
across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) G
CC
Friday April 18th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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: Queensland's jam and pickle
ladies; bush food and native berries; Thai and Malaysian cuisines; and Hanukah, the
eight day Jewish feast. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
1:30 pm
Inspector Rex - Just in Time - A man is found run over by a suburban train. The plot
thickens when an anonymous eyewitness informs the police that the victim was thrown
onto the railway tracks by two men. When Brandtner begins his investigation, an arrogant
State Police officer tries to block his actions. Is Rex well 'trained' enough to solve this
one? Stars Gedeon Burkhard. (From Austria, in German, English subtitles) (Drama
Series) PG (Rpt)
2:30 pm
NITV News Week In Review - NITV National News features the rich diversity of
contemporary life within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, broadening
and redefining the news and current affairs landscape. (News)
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
Friday April 18th, 2014
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 Gwen Ifill and
Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
Global Village - Rendezvous With An Eagle - In the Philippines we see one of the
rarest species on the planet, the Monkey-Eating Eagle. The national symbol is seriously
endangered, but the Philippine Eagle Centre was set up in 1977 to research and help
save this remarkable bird of prey. Methods include male staff courting and bonding with
female birds. (Filipino Culture, in French, Tagalog & English) (Documentary) G CC
6:00 pm
Madhur Jaffrey's Curry Nation - Southall Punjabis - Madhur Jaffrey explores Britain's
best known South Asian community, the Punjabi area of Southall in North West London.
She also samples delicious Sikh home-cooked favourites. (From the UK) (Food Series)
(Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
The Great British Countryside - Yorkshire - Hugh Dennis and Julia Bradbury venture
across Britain's biggest county, Yorkshire, from the moors and the dales to the coast.
Hugh begins by taking the controls of a glider, and then gets winched down into one of
Britain's largest potholes, past the tallest unbroken waterfall in the country. Meanwhile,
Julia discovers how Yorkshire's rocks have turned Agatha Christie's handbag to stone,
and how they produce mineral water. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 4)
(Rpt) G CC
8:35 pm
The Dark Ages: An Age Of Light - What The Barbarians Did For Us - The second
episode is dedicated to the ‘Barbarians’. They are often blamed for the collapse of the
Roman Empire, but in reality they were fascinating civilizations that produced magnificent
art. Focusing on the Huns, Vandals and Goths, Waldemar follows each tribe's journey
across Europe, and discovers the incredible art they produced along the way. (Part 2 of
2) (Documentary) PG CC **Final**
9:40 pm
As It Happened: Churchill's Desert War - On September 13th 1940 80,000 Italian
troops marched out of Libya into Egypt to threaten the epicentre of the British Empire at a
critical moment in the Second World War. And what began as a desert skirmish rapidly
became the fulcrum of Britain's struggle for survival against the Nazis. This obscure
wilderness, of no apparent strategic value, was the scene of Winston Churchill’s lonely
stand against the seemingly overwhelming forces of the German-Italian fascist Axis. To
tell this compelling story Jonathan Dimbleby travels to all the key locations, among them
the Cabinet War Rooms deep beneath Whitehall, the vast bunker in Poland where Hitler
plotted his campaigns, the tunnels under Malta where civilians sheltered from the Nazi
bombs and the Brenner Pass where Hitler and Mussolini met to decide the world’s fate.
(From the UK) (Documentary) (class tba) CC **New Episode**
Friday April 18th, 2014
11:15 pm
The Feed: Best Stories Of The Week - Marc Fennell, Patrick Abboud, Jeanette Francis
and Andy Park discuss the latest in news, technology and culture, adding a fresh
perspective on the latest local and global headlines. (An SBS Production)
11:45 pm
Film: The Blonde With Bare Breasts - Brothers Julien and Louis are small-time crooks
who make a living transporting gravel across Paris on their father's barge. When a dealer
in stolen goods proposes they steal 'The Blonde with Bare Breasts', a Manet painting on
display at the Musée d'Orsay, they manage the impossible only to have their plans foiled
by a mysterious femme fatale. Directed by Manuel Pradal and stars Vahina Giocante,
Nicolas Duvauchelle and Steve Le Roi. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt)
MA (S,A)
1:40 am
Film: Kurt Wallander: The Sniper - When a small-time crook is killed by a sniper,
Wallander and the Ystad police investigate. Meanwhile, trainee policeman Pontus is
forced to reconsider his career and finds he has more than just a sniper to deal with when
he receives a surprise visitor. Directed by Agneta Fagerstrom-Olsson and stars Krister
Henriksson, Lena Endre and Sverrir Gudnason. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Crime)
(2009) (Rpt) MA (L,V)
3:20 am
Film: The Protector - A young Thai fighter named Kham must travel to Australia to
retrieve his two stolen elephants. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham
must take on all comers, including a gang led by the evil Madame Rose and her two
deadly bodyguards. Non-stop action with fight scenes reminiscent of Jackie Chan in his
heyday. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew and stars Tony Jaa, Phetthai Wongkhamlao and
Jin Xing. (From Thailand, in English, Thai and Mandarin) (Martial Arts) (2005) (Rpt) MA
(V)
4:50 am
Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong Bitesize - Chef Luke Nguyen takes a culinary journey
across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. (Commissioned by SBS) (Short) G
CC
Saturday April 19th, 2014
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 CyBC Cyprus, 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
Bach: A Passionate Life - John Eliot Gardiner goes in search of Bach the man and the
musician. The famous portrait of Bach portrays a grumpy 62-year-old man in a wig and
formal coat, yet his greatest works were composed 20 years earlier in an almost
unrivalled blaze of creativity. Gardiner reveals a convivial family man at the same time a
rebellious spirit struggling with the hierarchies of state and church who wrote timeless
music that is today known world-wide. (From the UK, in English and German)
(Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
2:40 pm
Ventriloquist Nina Conti - Nina Conti (daughter of actor Tom Conti) is almost singlehandedly re-inventing the art of ventriloquism in the UK, and gaining a growing
international reputation as a talented and genre-breaking performer. She was a disciple,
and lover of the late theatrical tour-de-force Ken Campbell, who donated all his puppets
to her after his death. This is the story of her journey to America to perform, at the very
moment when she is re-considering her commitment to ventriloquism. (From the UK)
(Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG
3:50 pm
Piano Notes - Schumann - Leading Dutch pianist Ronald Brautigam examines key
pieces from the repertoire of piano music over the last five hundred years. (From the UK)
(Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) G
Saturday April 19th, 2014
4:00 pm
Contact - Stuart Franklin: Tiananmen Square - This series focuses on a different
photographer each episode from the iconic agency Magnum, and an iconic sequence of
images shot on a particular assignment. This episode takes a look at Stuart Franklin's
Tiananmen Square. A lonely man facing Chinese tanks on Tiananmen Square is often
described as the most famous photo of the 20th century. Stuart Franklin led us to the 5th
of June 1989, when the unknown rioter faced the regime. (From Italy, in English)
(Documentary) (Arts) PG **New Episode**
4:30 pm
PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Gwen Ifill and
Judy Woodruff for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC
5:30 pm
A History of Celtic Britain - Age of Warriors - An epic exploration of the Celtic and
Roman ages with Neil Oliver. In this episode, the fast growing tribes of Britain turn violent.
But out of the fighting something remarkable appears - glorious art and design, as well as
magnificent swords of a lavish beauty never seen before. The Celts may never have
existed as a genetic people, but as a culture they generated extraordinary riches - Iron
Age warriors, druids and the first kings. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 4)
(Rpt) G CC
6:30 pm
SBS World News - 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
My Wild Affair - The Elephant Who Found a Mum - This four-part series shows how
humans opened up their hearts to help nature's finest and discovered some of the most
extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. The heartbreaking story of Aisha, a
baby elephant orphan and Daphne Sheldrick, the woman who became her human foster
parent. Their intense bond reaches a crisis point when Daphne has to leave Aisha with a
babysitter for a few days to attend her daughter's wedding. (Part 2 of 4) (From the UK)
(Documentary) PG CC **New Episode**
8:30 pm
Robson Green: How The North Was Built - British actor Robson Green presents a twopart documentary which showcases how the North of England contributed to the
Industrial Revolution. In the first episode, Green tells the story of coal mining - an industry
that is personally connected with his own family, as Green’s own father was a fourth
generation miner. He also looks at the rugged northern landscape, along with the climate
and the hard-working people that live and work there, whose contribution made the North
of England the workshop of the world. (Part 2 of 2) (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC
**Final**
9:30 pm
Film: The Passion Of The Christ - One of cinema's most intensely powerful moviegoing experiences, The Passion of The Christ has become a critically acclaimed, global
box-office phenomenon. Now, this history-making film has inspired millions to learn more
about its origins. From Academy Award-Winning director Mel Gibson comes a profound
story of courage and sacrifice, depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ.
(From the US, in Aramaic) (Film) (Drama) MAV(V) CC **First Time on SBS**
Saturday April 19th, 2014
11:50 pm
Film: Camino - The heartbreaking story of Camino, a bubbly 11-year-old girl whose
happy God-focused life in Madrid and innocent platonic love for Cuco are thwarted by the
onset of a terminal illness, a cross she bears with a mixture of exemplary devotion and
naivety. Winner of six Goya Awards in 2009, including Best Film. Directed by Javier
Fesser and stars Nerea Camacho, Carmen Elías and Mariano Venancio. (From Spain, in
Spanish) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A)
2:20 am
The Sperminator - Under the pretence of good medicine, Dr Cecil Jacobson, a Britishtrained fertility expert, helped dozens of women in the small community of Alexandria,
Virginia in the US to have babies. This documentary uncovers how he neglected to tell
the happy parents one crucial fact - he was the father. When his deception finally came to
light, investigators suspected that Jacobson had fathered up to 75 local children. The film
examines why such a respected doctor turned his back on good medicine. (From the UK)
(Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
3:15 am
Film: Louise-Michel - In this radical and endearing black comedy, a group of retrenched
female factory workers decide to pool their compensation money… and hire a hit man to
liquidate their boss. Winner of the Special Jury Prize World Cinema at the 2009
Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Gustave de Kervern and Benoît Delépine, and stars
Yolande Moreau, Bouli Lanners and Benoît Poelvoorde. (From France, in French)
(Comedy) (2008) (Rpt) M (L,V)