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Program Guide

Week 17

Sunday April 21st, 2013

5:00 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.

5:20 am Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:15 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

11:30 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Netball: 2013 ANZ Championship: Adelaide Thunderbirds v Melbourne Vixens. From Netball SA Stadium, Adelaide. (Sport)

Sunday April 21st, 2013

SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:15 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

11:30 am Netball: 2013 ANZ Championship: Adelaide Thunderbirds v Melbourne Vixens. From Netball SA Stadium, Adelaide. (Sport)

1:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:00 am Netball: 2013 ANZ Championship: Adelaide Thunderbirds v Melbourne Vixens. From Netball SA Stadium, Adelaide. (Sport)

12:00 pm Weatherwatch and Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

12:15 pm Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

1:00 pm Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

1:30 pm Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

Sunday April 21st, 2013

ALL STATES SCHEDULE

2:00 pm G * Wars - Each week, two teams of five contestants devise and challenge each other to a series of physical and not so physical feats, including ‘Ping Pong Face Block’, ‘Water Sprinting’, ‘Mid Air Giant Rubber Band Wrestling’ and ‘Precision Karaoke. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

2:55 pm If You are the One - With a massive 50 million viewers per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. Based on the Australian game show ‘Taken Out’, a lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women who switch off their podium light if he doesn’t interest them. Popular host Meng Fei runs the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

4:00 pm PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) G

6:00 pm Cycling Central - The latest two-wheel action from around the globe, including road and track cycling, mountain biking and BMX. Includes a mix of interviews, news and short features. Presented by Michael Tomalaris. (An SBS Sport Production)

6:35 pm Kung Fu Changed My Life: South Kilburn - The ancient discipline of kung fu meets the hard-core street culture of modern Britain as Shaolin monk and martial arts master Matthew Ahmet mentors a group of young men and women from inner city estates across the UK. They’ll learn from some of the world’s deadliest kung fu instructors in a bid to teach them how to avoid conflict back at home by channelling their aggression into amazing feats of inner strength and confidence. (From the US) (Documentary Series) M (L)

7:30 pm G * Wars - Each week, two teams of five contestants devise and challenge each other to a series of physical and not so physical feats, including ‘Ping Pong Face Block’, ‘Water Sprinting’, ‘Mid Air Giant Rubber Band Wrestling’ and ‘Precision Karaoke. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Entertainment Series) G

8:30 pm MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) M (S)

Sunday April 21st, 2013

9:00 pm Shameless - The Chatsworth residents engineer a resistance plan, scratching away at the facade of Operation New Start to discover the shocking real objective behind it. Marty struggles with becoming a father again, while pregnant Kelly visits one of her oldest punters in hospital. Meanwhile, Frank makes it clear that Carl is no longer a son of his, and with evictions and convictions continuing, everyone on the estate is expected to play a part in the resistance. Stars Aaron McCusker, Angeline Ball and David Threlfall. (From the UK) (Drama Series) MA (S,L)

10:05 pm Film: The 11 Commandments - Mike and his mates are evicted from a club. While taking a collective leak they cross their streams for fun and are transported to Joke Heaven where the God of Jokes complains to them that people are not laughing anymore. He orders them to complete 11 Commandments that will bring fun back into this depressed old world. Directed by Francois Desagnat and Thomas Sorriaux, and stars Michaël Youn, Vincent Desagnat and Benjamin Morgaine. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2004) (Rpt) M (A,N,S)

11:40 pm Film: 7 Virgins - An impressive, street-smart drama about a teenage rebel who is released from reform school to attend his brother's wedding. When he falls back in with the old gang, he is instantly tempted to return to his delinquent behaviour. Directed by Alberto Rodriguez and stars Juan José Ballesta (Best Actor, 2005 San Sebastián Film Festival), Jesús Carroza (Best New Actor, 2006 Goya Awards) and Vicente Romero. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (L,S,V)

1:10 am PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) (Rpt) G

3:10 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Monday April 22nd, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

Monday April 22nd, 2013

5:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

6:00 pm Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme challenges that will make competitors wish they had never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the near impossible - triumphing over the toughest physical challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

6:30 pm The World Game: A-League Finals Special - Hosted by David Zdrilic along with Craig Foster, the program will focus on the A-League final series and will feature special guests from the A-League. (An SBS Sport Production)

7:00 pm Community: Communication Studies - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Jeff tries to repair his friendship with Britta following a terrible mistake, while Shirley and Annie plot to pull a prank on Señor Chang. Stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Chevy Chase. (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG

7:30 pm Survivorman: Costa Rica - No food, no shelter, no fresh water, no tools...no camera crew. Just one man, alone in the wild with only his wits and stamina to sustain him. Marooned on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula, Les Stroud only has swimming goggles, three ballpoint pens, a multi-tool and the clothing on his back to get him through the next seven days. On top of keeping hydrated in the relentless heat, Les must cope with deadly snakes, enormous spiders, land-crabs, and scorpions. (From Canada) (Documentary Series) PG

8:30 pm Benidorm Bastards - This is an edgy hidden camera show in which seven senior citizens, played by actors, are the protagonists. They go into the streets with only one mission, to pull pranks on young people. The skits are absurd and hilarious; the unwary youth have no idea what hit them. (From Belgium, in Dutch) (Comedy Series) PG

9:00 pm The Dudesons in America: American Frontiersmen - The Dudesons head to the snowy mountains of America’s West to see if they can survive the harsh winter conditions that pioneers had to deal with in the 1800s. Along for the ride is crazy mountain man Steve, who helps them as they attempt to make it through a series of element-themed stunts. From removing a frozen tongue stuck to a flagpole to jumping across a mountain pass - we’ll see if the boys from Finland are worthy of receiving coonskin hats that would make Davy Crockett himself envious. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) MA (A)

9:30 pm The Midnight Beast: Someone Called Sam - Riding on the back of their YouTube fame, The Midnight Beast - a group of slacker twenty-somethings from South London known for their online parodies - are trying to make it big in the music industry. In the first episode, the band move into a high-rise dump in East London, where they scam free pizzas and eat cat-food to stay alive while waiting for their manager, Chevy, to score them a gig. Stars Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely and Ashley Horne. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Part 1 of 6) (Class tbc) *New Series*

Monday April 22nd, 2013

10:00 pm Ugly Americans: Wet Hot Demonic Summer - This animated horror-comedy series centres on social worker Mark Lilly as he helps new citizens, both human and supernatural, adapt to life in New York City. In this episode, Twayne and Callie must infiltrate a secret Wizard compound where Leonard is training his apprentice. But their complicated strategy involves building a summer camp at a moment's notice, with Mark as their head counsellor. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) M (A,S,L) *Series Return*

10:25 pm Russell Howard’s Good News - In this topical comedy show, Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M (A,S,L)

11:00 pm Swift & Shift Couriers: Sexy Package - Swift & Shift has two brand new efficiency managers, Damien and Karen, who change the computer and logistics system. Unfortunately the system crashes and shuts down the Hashfield depot. The only courier working is Mario, who has to deliver a realistic looking sex doll to a farmer in a small town called Gallops Crossing. Stars Paul Fenech, Ian Turpie and Amanda Keller. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L) CC

11:30 pm Frisky Dingo: XPO - Killface is in desperate need of some cash, so when a mysterious fax arrives announcing an inventors’ expo with a $12 billion prize, he decides to enter the Annihilatrix. However, the expo is staged by Xander Crews, who hopes to trick Killface into signing over his action figure rights. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) MA (V)

11:50 pm Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Mayhem of the Mooninites - Follows the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items, Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human next door neighbour, Carl. In this episode, a pair of two-dimensional creatures from the Moon known as the Mooninites unexpectedly drop by the Aqua Teens' neighbourhood. There, they start to take advantage of Meatwad and torture him while they wreak havoc upon others around them. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) M (S,A,V,D)

12:05 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 April 23rd, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

5:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

Tuesday April 23rd, 2013

6:00 pm Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme challenges that will make competitors wish they had never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the near impossible - triumphing over the toughest physical challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

6:30 pm Ninja Warrior - Witness as the finest athletes, fighters and wrestlers from around the world attempt to overcome the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) PG

7:00 pm Community: Physical Education - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Jeff enrols in a pool class but is bullied by the teacher, while the rest of the gang tries to help Abed with his girl problem. Stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Chevy Chase. (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG

7:30 pm Mythbusters: Paper Armour - Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water and, if you're nearby, how best to avoid injury. To test their theories, the team head to an isolated quarry lake for a spot of high explosive hi-jinks. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant work out the best method for manufacturing their very own suit of paper armour, and then test how it would go in a real battle. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

8:30 pm Don’t Tell My Mother... North Korea - Host Diego Buñel travels to some of the world’s most dangerous places to reveal their true heart and soul. Forced to leave behind his cell phone, GPS and even newspapers before entering the country, Diego must pose as an actor to enter North Korea. Every move he makes is constantly monitored, with two watchers 'escorting' him wherever he goes. Starting in the capital of Pyongyang, Diego is housed in a hotel built on an island to keep visitors from interacting with locals, and where all the rooms are bugged. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Class tbc)

9:30 pm Snake Underworld with Henry Rollins - Revealing how millions of Americans have welcomed snakes into their homes as pets, Henry Rollins meets some obsessive serpent lovers who deliberately seek out the most dangerous breeds they can get their hands on. From illegal smuggling, to underground breeders who create species not found in nature, and those who shoot venom into their veins, Rollins explores the outer fringe of a secret snake subculture. (From the US) (Documentary) M (A)

10:30 pm Russell Howard’s Good News - In this topical comedy show, Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M (L,S)

Tuesday April 23rd, 2013

11:05 pm Autopsy: Life and Death: Ageing - Dr Gunther von Hagens and Professor John Lee reveal the processes in life that tie us to our ultimate fate in death by performing a series of autopsy demonstrations. Von Hagens compares body parts from the cadaver of a woman over 80 years old with the same body parts from a much younger woman. By exposing the extent of internal damage, von Hagens and Lee demonstrate the widespread effects of ageing and explain why we can't live forever. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) MA (A,N)

12:05 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 April 24th, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

Wednesday April 24th, 2013

5:30 pm Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights - Highlights from the latest round of the ANZ Championship. (Sport)

6:00 pm Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme challenges that will make competitors wish they had never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the near impossible - triumphing over the toughest physical challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

6:30 pm Ninja Warrior - Witness as the finest athletes, fighters and wrestlers from around the world attempt to overcome the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) PG

7:00 pm Community: Basic Genealogy - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, the college hosts a family day and Jeff promises to help Pierce connect with his stepdaughter Amber, but the situation becomes complicated when her attraction to Jeff surfaces. Stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Chevy Chase. (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG

7:30 pm Mythbusters: Newton’s Crane Cradle - Inspired by a viral video, Adam and Jamie test whether it is possible to construct a working Newton's cradle (a device in which five metal balls are suspended from a frame) using large wrecking balls. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant set up an experiment to see if a car that is balanced on the edge of a cliff can topple over if a bird perches on the front end. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

8:30 pm Be Your Own Boss - Britain's hottest young entrepreneur, Richard Reed, is on the hunt for the next generation of start-up superstars and he has set aside a million pounds to invest in their ideas. From the five hundred hopefuls who have pitched concepts ranging from bubble gum-flavoured chicken to state-of-the-art drink dispensers, Richard selects the first three bright ideas he is willing to risk big money on. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 6) PG

9:30 pm UEFA Champions League - A replay of this morning’s Semi-final (1st Leg) match. (Sport) (Rpt)

11:00 pm Russell Howard’s Good News - In this topical comedy show, Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M (L,S)

11:35 pm The Tales of Nights - Erotic drama stories from South Korea in the vein of ‘Erotic Tales’. Each episode presents a separate morality tale tied up in love and sexuality. (From South Korea, in Korean) (Drama Series) MA (S)

Wednesday April 24th, 2013

12:25 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Thursday April 25th, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

Thursday April 25th, 2013

5:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

6:00 pm Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme challenges that will make competitors wish they had never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the near impossible - triumphing over the toughest physical challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

6:30 pm Ninja Warrior - Witness as the finest athletes, fighters and wrestlers from around the world attempt to overcome the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) PG

7:00 pm Community: Beginner Pottery - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Pierce invites his friends to his boating class, while Jeff takes an interest in a pottery course. Stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Chevy Chase. (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG

7:30 pm UEFA Champions League Hour - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport)

8:30 pm Threesome: No Funds - Mitch still hasn’t got a job, and now his lack of funds is starting to become a problem. Alice needs reliable support more than anything right now - the full reality of what’s about to pop out of her in six months’ time is starting to hit home, and with the impending 12-week scan they’re actually going to get to see their baby for the first time. It’s time for Mitch to step up to the plate. Unfortunately for Mitch, he spectacularly fails to do so. Stars Amy Huberman, Emun Elliott and Stephen Wright. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) M (S)

9:00 pm Him & Her: The Football - Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams - except for Steve, who’s bothered by a dream he had about Becky and her ex. Laura is bored, and Paul is miserable after his mum’s shocking news. The afternoon couldn’t really be going worse until Steve comes out with what appears to be a ‘racist’ comment. Stars Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani.(From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Part 4 of 6) MA (S,L)

9:30 pm Skins: Mini - Mini is the Queen Bee at Roundview College, right? But she's feeling under threat when Grace brings her new best friend Franky to the charity fashion show meeting. What to do? She ends up sacking them both, she hasn’t time for 'friends' like Grace. And, despite appearances, her relationship with Nick isn't the idyllic power partnership everyone might think it is. Stars Freya Mavor, Jessica Sula and Dakota Blue Richards. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC

Thursday April 25th, 2013

10:25 pm Russell Howard’s Good News - In this topical comedy show, Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M (L,S)

11:00 pm The Marngrook Footy Show - The Marngrook Footy Show provides an Indigenous take on the AFL with a strong focus on Indigenous contribution and achievement. The show is jam packed with footy information on the teams for each round as well as news and analysis of footy issues and detailed match previews. (From Australia) (Sport) (Rpt)

12:05 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 April 26th, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

5:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

Friday April 26th, 2013

6:00 pm Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme challenges that will make competitors wish they had never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the near impossible - triumphing over the toughest physical challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G

6:30 pm Ninja Warrior - Witness as the finest athletes, fighters and wrestlers from around the world attempt to overcome the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese) (Entertainment Series) PG

7:00 pm Community: The Science of Illusion - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Britta's attempt to prove she can have fun on April Fool's Day goes badly wrong, and Annie and Shirley let a taste of power go to their heads when they are hired as security guards. Meanwhile, Jeff and Troy trick Pierce into believing he has acquired magical powers. Stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Chevy Chase. (From the US) (Comedy Series) PG

7:30 pm Cooking in the Danger Zone: Chernobyl - Following the explosion in Reactor 4 at Chernobyl in 1986, the Soviet government imposed a strict exclusion zone around the plant. Today it is still extremely dangerous - and illegal - to live in the area, but Stefan Gates finds that many people returned after the disaster to their nearby villages. Armed with a Geiger counter, Stefan sits down with a couple in their 80s who have stubbornly refused to leave their homes and still eat the produce from their garden. (From the UK, in English, Ukrainian and Russian) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG CC

8:00 pm UEFA Europa League Highlights - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA Europa League. (Sport)

8:30 pm If You are the One - With a massive 50 million viewers per episode, this popular Chinese dating show is a cultural phenomenon. Based on the Australian game show ‘Taken Out’, a lone male suitor has to impress a panel of 24 single women who switch off their podium light if he doesn’t interest them. Popular host Meng Fei runs the action in front of a large studio audience. (From China, in Mandarin) (Entertainment Series) G

9:30 pm Diary of a Teenage Nudist - 18-year-old Bianca Badham grew up in a 'typical' British nudist club. Now, fascinated by the rise of teenage nudism on both sides of the Atlantic, she goes on a journey to discover why nudism, previously the preserve of the middle age, is now so popular with British and American youth, and whether this is just harmless fun or a paedophile's dream? On her journey, Bianca meets other young people who have discovered nudism to ask them what it's really about and why they enjoy it so much. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA (A,N) CC

Friday April 26th, 2013

10:30 pm Russell Howard’s Good News - In this topical comedy show, Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days. In search of the weird, the wonderful and the just plain odd, Russell and his crack team plough through over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watch over 1,000 clips all for your viewing pleasure. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) M (L,S)

11:35 pm The Midnight Beast: Someone Called Sam - Riding on the back of their YouTube fame, The Midnight Beast - a group of slacker twenty-somethings from South London known for their online parodies - are trying to make it big in the music industry. In the first episode, the band move into a high-rise dump in East London, where they scam free pizzas and eat cat-food to stay alive while waiting for their manager, Chevy, to score them a gig. Stars Stefan Abingdon, Dru Wakely and Ashley Horne. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Part 1 of 6) (Rpt) (Class tbc)

12:05 am Ugly Americans: Wet Hot Demonic Summer - This animated horror-comedy series centres on social worker Mark Lilly as he helps new citizens, both human and supernatural, adapt to life in New York City. In this episode, Twayne and Callie must infiltrate a secret Wizard compound where Leonard is training his apprentice. But their complicated strategy involves building a summer camp at a moment's notice, with Mark as their head counsellor. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L)

12:35 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Saturday April 27th, 2013

5:00 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

5:50 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:20 am Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

7:00 am Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

7:30 am Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

8:00 am Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

8:30 am Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

9:05 am Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

9:40 am Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

10:20 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

11:05 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

11:40 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

12:55 pm Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

1:35 pm German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

2:05 pm Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

3:05 pm Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

4:05 pm Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

4:40 pm Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

5:00 pm Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

Saturday April 27th, 2013

5:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

6:00 pm PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. Each week includes the most requested songs and on-screen Facebook posts and tweets. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) G

7:10 pm Black Cab Sessions USA - The world's biggest artists perform in the most intimate of venues - the back of a London black cab as it travels the USA. In this episode, the up-close performances and interviews continue as the black cab visits Memphis, where performers include R.L. Boyce, Harlan T. Bobo and the Oblivians. (From the US) (Arts) (Rpt) PG

7:40 pm Iron Chef: Guinea Fowl - Join Takeshi Kaga, founder of the Gourmet Academy, and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. In each episode, one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills are put to the test. Tonight’s challenger in the guinea fowl battle is master chef Tomoji Ichikawa. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

8:30 pm MXC - Combining comedy and disastrous spills, MXC is the ultimate take on reality sports. In the true spirit of Japanese game shows, two teams of contestants are put through a series of crazy physical challenges, accompanied by the hilarious rapid-fire commentary of comedians and hosts Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) M (S)

9:00 pm Shorts on Screen: Mister Rococo - Enough of life where everything is cute! This is a romantic comedy about a girl who gets over her lost love in a dazzling and heroic way. (From Japan, in Japanese) PG; Waiting for Her Sailor - Animation: Waiting for her sailor to return home, a woman on a cliff watches closely as a ship approaches. (From the US, no dialogue) (Rpt) PG; Rosette - Animation: In a cured meats deli, a customer starts fantasising about the butcher. She takes us into a clichéd vision of couplehood, transcribed, for better or for worse, within a universe of pork products. (From France, no dialogue) M; Love Birds - A male and a female bird meet and fall in love. An egg is produced and all is happy in the nest until their love is tested and fate comes knocking. (From the Czech Republic, in Czech) (Rpt) M

9:35 pm Film: Haeundae - When geologist Kim Hwi discovers a super tsunami is heading towards a popular resort off the coast of South Korea, the authorities ignore his pleas to evacuate the surrounding areas. Racing to the resort to save his ex-wife and daughter who live there, Hwi finds they only have ten minutes to escape before the giant wave hits the town. Directed by Yoon Je-kyoon and stars Sol Kyung-gu, Park Joong-hoon and Ha Ji-won. (From South Korea, in Korean) (Action/Adventure) (2009) (Rpt) M (A,L)

Saturday April 27th, 2013

11:35 pm Threesome: No Funds - Mitch still hasn’t got a job, and now his lack of funds is starting to become a problem. Alice needs reliable support more than anything right now - the full reality of what’s about to pop out of her in six months’ time is starting to hit home, and with the impending 12-week scan they’re actually going to get to see their baby for the first time. It’s time for Mitch to step up to the plate. Unfortunately for Mitch, he spectacularly fails to do so. Stars Amy Huberman, Emun Elliott and Stephen Wright. (From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (S)

12:05 am Him & Her: The Football - Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams - except for Steve, who’s bothered by a dream he had about Becky and her ex. Laura is bored, and Paul is miserable after his mum’s shocking news. The afternoon couldn’t really be going worse until Steve comes out with what appears to be a ‘racist’ comment. Stars Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani.(From the UK) (Comedy Series) (Part 4 of 6) (Rpt) MA (S,L)

12:35 am Skins: Mini - Mini is the Queen Bee at Roundview College, right? But she's feeling under threat when Grace brings her new best friend Franky to the charity fashion show meeting. What to do? She ends up sacking them both, she hasn’t time for 'friends' like Grace. And, despite appearances, her relationship with Nick isn't the idyllic power partnership everyone might think it is. Stars Freya Mavor, Jessica Sula and Dakota Blue Richards. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC

1:30 am PopAsia - Features back-to-back videos from artists across Asia and all the latest news and interviews from the Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese pop scenes. Each week includes the most requested songs and on-screen Facebook posts and tweets. (An SBS Production) (Entertainment) (Rpt) G

2:40 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

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