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Program Guide

Week 36

Sunday September 2nd, 2012

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.

5:30 am Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

6:00 am Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

6:30 am Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.

7:00 am Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, 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 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

10:30 am FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine - This monthly magazine program will report on Brazil's preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including details of venues and regions, along with a look at football in Brazil in general. (Sport) CC

11:00 am 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

11:30 am Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC

Sunday September 2nd, 2012

1:00 pm World Superbike Championships 2012 - Highlights of Round 11 from Moscow Raceway, Moscow, Russia. (Sport) CC

1:30 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC

2:30 pm Terror Island - On 22 July 2011, Anders Behring Breivik, a 32-year-old Norwegian set off a bomb in the heart of Oslo. He then raced to the small island of Utøya in the Oslo fjord where hundreds of young people were enjoying a summer camp. There he used a high powered weapon to systematically murder 69 innocent young people. This horrific act is documented along with interviews with some of the survivors whose lives will be forever changed. (From Norway, in Norwegian) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC

3:30 pm Milos: A Journey - Milos Karadaglic is a classical guitarist who has established himself as one of today's most gifted young guitar virtuosos. This film follows Milos around Montenegro where he was born and grew up, and in London where he now lives. It is a portrait of the young musician and his journey, exploring his life and memories, along with his exquisite performances. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Class tba)

4:00 pm Puccini: The Spirit of Love - Only seventeen years old, and much under the influence of Richard Wagner, Giacomo Puccini wrote his first and only purely symphonic work. As well as this composition, Preludio Symphonico, members of the SBS Youth Orchestra also perform his Chrysanthemum Quartet. (From Australia) (Arts) (Rpt) G

4:25 pm Murdoch: Breaking the Spell? - For decades, one man has wielded extraordinary power over the country's media, politicians and even police officers. Now, after the revelations of the phone hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch, and his company News International, stand accused of corrupting British life. This program tells the inside story of how the media giant's influence was dramatically challenged. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC

5:00 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) CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 14 - Palas de Rei to Puerto de Ancares (Mountain stage - 152 km). (Sport) CC

6:00 pm Thalassa: Lychee Fever - The lychee season lasts about a week in Madagascar. During that time, the people of Madagascar flock to the bush to pick as many lychees as they can - to sell them to European importing groups in the port of Tamatave. The official date of the lychee season is announced on the radio and then the race is on. Jobs are scarce on the island and the season is a chance for the people of Madagascar to get some work. (From France, in French and Malagasy) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

Sunday September 2nd, 2012

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Lost Worlds: Meet the Romans: Streetlife - Professor Mary Beard descends into the city streets of ancient Rome to discover the dirt, crime, sex and slum conditions in the world's first high-rise city. This Rome is not the marble Rome we know, but a vast, messy metropolis with little urban planning, where most Romans lived in high-rise apartment blocks with little space, light, or even sanitation. Mary looks at the Forum as a place of gamblers, dentists and thieves, and she explores the lustiness of Roman bar life and jokes. Finally, exploring law and order from the bottom up, Mary examines how this city really worked. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) PG CC

8:30 pm Inside Nature’s Giants: Hippo - A hippo cull by the authorities in Zambia's Luangwa Valley offers veterinary surgeon Mark Evans and anatomist Joy Reidenberg the opportunity to dissect one of these magnificent animals. They discover the protective functions of the creature's inch-thick skin and confirm its reputation as a gluttonous feeding machine. Biologist Simon Watt searches for hippo dung to find out why these grazers incessantly flick their muck using their short tails, while Richard Dawkins reveals the surprising fact that the hippos' closest living relatives are whales. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC

9:30 pm Tabloid - Award-winning director Errol Morris follows the story of a former beauty queen who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon missionary. The film dissects the obsessions of ex-model Joyce McKinney, who thought she had found the man of her dreams in a devout Mormon back in the 1970s. When the young man broke off their engagement to go to England to do missionary work, McKinney followed him, kidnapped him, and attempted to get him under her power by forcing him to have sex with her. Morris revisits the story, in all its oddity and humour, through interviews with McKinney and others. (From the US) (Documentary) M (A,N,S) CC

11:05 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Garbage - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. Taking out the rubbish can be tedious, so James and Greg compete to come up with the most efficient waste disposal method. Greg takes an eco approach with hydraulics, while James thumbs his nose at the environment and goes for an out of sight, out of mind approach. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) PG CC

11:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 15 - La Robla to Lagos de Covadonga (Mountain stage - 186.7 km). Hosted by Michael Tomalaris with expert analysis from former professional cyclist Henk Vogels. Commentary from Matthew Keenan. (Live to Eastern States, delayed to SA, NT and WA) (Sport)

Sunday September 2nd, 2012

2:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Monday September 3rd, 2012

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

1:00 pm Film: Kamchatka - Argentina's official submission for the 2002 Academy Awards tells the story of an Argentinean family's struggle during the violent political coup of 1976. It is told through the eyes of ten-year-old Harry, whose family is forced into exile in order to start a new life and to protect themselves from the authorities. Directed by Marcelo Pineyro and stars Matias del Pozo, Ricardo Darin and Cecilia Roth. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Drama) (2002) (Rpt) G

3:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC

Monday September 3rd, 2012

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) (Rpt) CC

5:00 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

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 15 - La Robla to Lagos de Covadonga (Mountain stage - 186.7 km). (Sport) CC

5:45 pm Countdown - The long-running British game show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in a series of challenging word and number puzzles. Presenter Jeff Stelling is assisted by numbers whiz Rachel Riley along with word expert Susie Dent. Each program features a celebrity guest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) G CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Mythbusters: Cliff Hanger Bridge Boom - Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman continue to debunk, decode and demystify some of the most popular urban myths and legends. In this episode, they test the famous exploding rope bridge scene from Sylvester Stallone’s film, Cliffhanger. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Class tba) CC

8:30 pm Test Your Brain: Memory - Set on the gritty streets of New York City, a thrilling crime story will challenge viewers to test their memories with a veteran NYPD detective as our guide. More than any other function of the brain, memories define who you are as a unique individual. But when it comes to memory, things are not always as they seem - details go missing, recollections change, and it turns out that the brain actually forms memories that are 'false'. What the experts know about how our brain creates and recalls memories will astound you. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Part 2 of 3) (Class tba) CC

Monday September 3rd, 2012

9:30 pm Shameless - Micky gives Mimi an ultimatum over the new boiler, while Frank is the main suspect when Cynthia is assaulted. Despite not being able to remember a thing, Frank hands himself in, so Carl phones old neighbour Kev for help. Dean Lennox Kelly returns for this landmark 100th episode of the Manchester-based drama, written by series creator Paul Abbott. Stars David Threlfall, Tina Malone and Ciaran Griffiths. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Part 2 of 2) MA (S,L) CC

10:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:00 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger: BBQ - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. The only acceptable place for a man to cook is outdoors, so the boys do the unthinkable and redesign the BBQ. Greg unleashes the power of microwaves on his sausages, while James creates a pressure cooker/bomb. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) PG CC

11:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 16 - Gijón to Cuitu Negru (Mountain stage - 185 km). Hosted by Michael Tomalaris with expert analysis from former professional cyclist Henk Vogels. Commentary from Matthew Keenan. (Live to Eastern States, delayed to SA, NT and WA) (Sport)

2:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Tuesday September 4th, 2012

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

1:00 pm Film: Cockles and Mussels - A hilarious, seaside farce about a family coming to terms with their sexuality and feelings. Marc and Béatrix take their two kids to the beach-house of Marc's youth, where their daughter takes up with a biker and their son roams the beach with his gay best friend. Things get steamier when Béatrix's lover Mathieu shows up, and Marc's old flame appears. Directed by Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau, and stars Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi, Gilbert Melki and Jean-Marc Barr. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2004) (Rpt) M (L,S,N)

2:45 pm High Hopes - A tale about an inventor couple and their vision of teaching a child to fly. (From Finland, no dialogue) (Short) G

Tuesday September 4th, 2012

3:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G 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 Jim Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 16 - Gijón to Cuitu Negru (Mountain stage - 185 km). (Sport) CC

5:45 pm Countdown - The long-running British game show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in a series of challenging word and number puzzles. Presenter Jeff Stelling is assisted by numbers whiz Rachel Riley along with word expert Susie Dent. Each program features a celebrity guest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) G CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are?: Sebastian Coe - As a young athlete, Sebastian Coe was too busy running to ever listen closely to family stories. The former Olympic champion sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother's claims that the family's origins were once quite grand. To his surprise, it turns out granny was right, although perhaps not quite in the way she thought. Seb's journey begins in Cheshire with the account of a philanthropic and upstanding ancestor who worked for the benefit of his community. However, the story soon takes an unexpected turn as Seb follows the trail to Jamaica and discovers the dissolute world of 18th century plantation life. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC

8:30 pm Insight - This week Insight hears from families making one of the toughest decisions - to relinquish disabled children to the state in order to get better care. Australian current affairs forum hosted by award-winning journalist Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC

9:30 pm Dateline - International current affairs program hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. Dateline's team of video journalists travel the globe to provide an intimate view of the world's biggest stories. (An SBS Production) CC

Tuesday September 4th, 2012

10:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:05 pm Film: Kekexili: Mountain Patrol - A moving true story about an all-volunteer patrol who risk their lives to put a stop to the illegal poaching of the rare Tibetan antelope in the vast, majestic Tibetan plains. Winner at the Berlin and Tokyo International Film Festivals, and Grand Jury Prize nominee at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by sixth-generation Chinese director Lu Chuan, and stars Zhang Lei, Duobuji and Qi Liang. (From China, in Mandarin and Tibetan) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) M (L,V)

12:40 am Shameless - When Jamie finds out Joe has been battering Mandy, he puts Joe in hospital. With Jamie's previous murder conviction, the Maguires refuse to let him go back behind bars, so Mimi steps into the breach and takes the rap for her son. The pressure falls on Jamie to take over the family business. Stars David Threlfall, Aaron McCusker and Tina Malone. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (D,S,L) CC

1:35 am Shameless - Ian becomes angry with Liam when he discovers that he has been skipping school. He soon finds out that Danny is responsible for Liam's absence and suspects that there is more to this than meets the eye. All is revealed when Ian uncovers that Danny has been attempting to find his father. Stars David Threlfall, Gerard Kearns and Johnny Bennett. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (L,S,A) CC

2:30 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Wednesday September 5th, 2012

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

1:00 pm Insight - This week Insight hears from families making one of the toughest decisions - to relinquish disabled children to the state in order to get better care. Australian current affairs forum hosted by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

2:00 pm Dateline - International current affairs program hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. Dateline's team of video journalists travel the globe to provide an intimate view of the world's biggest stories. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

3:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC

Wednesday September 5th, 2012

3:30 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC

4:00 pm The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC

4:30 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights - Stage review (rest day). (Sport) CC

5:45 pm Countdown - The long-running British game show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in a series of challenging word and number puzzles. Presenter Jeff Stelling is assisted by numbers whiz Rachel Riley along with word expert Susie Dent. Each program features a celebrity guest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) G CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Bears of the Last Frontier: City of Bears - This three-part series covers an epic 4,500 kilometre journey across the Alaskan wilderness to encounter three species of bear. Biologist Chris Morgan takes a year-long motorcycle odyssey deep into Alaska’s bear country to explore the amazing resiliency and adaptability of these majestic animals as they struggle to make a living in five dramatically diverse Alaskan ecosystems. In the first episode, Chris sets up camp at a remote spot in the heart of the wilderness, alongside the largest concentration of grizzlies in the world. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* PG CC

8:30 pm Meet the Amish - With rare access to the notoriously private Amish community, this four-part series follows five Amish teenagers travelling to Britain on an extraordinary cultural exchange. The Amish live strictly sheltered lives based on their belief that living simply brings them closer to God. Despite their strict lifestyle, Amish parents often allow their teenage children to experience the outside world, through a rite of passage called 'Rumspringa’. The youngsters’ first challenge, however, is leaving home for the first time and taking their first plane trip. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) *New Series* PG CC

Wednesday September 5th, 2012

9:30 pm Sandhurst Military Academy: Officer Class - The final episode sees tensions mount amongst the officer cadets. With the end in sight but the prospect of being 'back termed' ever present, the stakes go up each week. The academy's image as a bastion of old school tie and privilege comes under the spotlight as the unrelenting pace tests each individual's abilities - physical, mental and emotional - against the standards of becoming a British officer in the regiments and corps they have applied to join. For some, keeping up proves impossible - but for others the Sandhurst dream is about to become a reality. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) M (V,L) CC

10:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:05 pm Film: The Little Book of Revenge - A black comedy from Quebec about a browbeaten accountant in a jewellery store, who gains a renewed lust for life when he designs a seemingly fail-safe plot to exact revenge on his merciless boss. Nominated for four Canadian Genie Awards in 2007, including Best Motion Picture. Directed by Jean-François Pouliot and stars Marc Béland, Gabriel Gascon and Michel Muller. (From Canada, in French Canadian) (Black Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,S,V)

12:55 am Warriors: Cortés - In 1519, the Spanish adventurer Hernán Cortés is supposed to have taken on the mighty Aztec empire with a handful of soldiers and sixteen horses. The myth claims that the Aztec emperor, Montezuma, surrendered his empire because he believed Cortés to be a God. But a more accurate account suggests that the Conquistadors started a civil war in Central America, uniting an army of tribesmen who hated Aztec rule. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MAV (V) CC

1:55 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Thursday September 6th, 2012

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

1:00 pm The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode: diving for abalone; a shop that imports goods from overseas; a visit to Maggie Beer in SA; and a Samoan feast in Sydney. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

1:30 pm On Thin Ice - After an extreme start to the race, adventurer Ben Fogle, Olympian James Cracknell and doctor Ed Coats have reached half way and are hot on the heels of the Norwegians. They start out well, racing hard in minus 40°C. Within days, however, the extreme conditions start to take a dangerous toll on the team, with both Ben and James succumbing to frostbite. Will they reach the Pole and achieve their dream as a team of three? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (L) CC

Thursday September 6th, 2012

2:30 pm Feast Greece: Crete: A Taste of Honey - Beautiful Crete is Greece's largest, and most diverse island; with its own history, folklore and traditions. Chef Barry Vera visits artisans, craftsmen and food lovers, all committed to maintaining a link to their past. From organic beekeeping in the mountains of western Crete, to cooking traditional pies well matched to their rugged environment. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

3:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G 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 Jim Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 17 - Santander to Fuente Dé (Flat stage - 177.0 km). (Sport) CC

5:45 pm Countdown - The long-running British game show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in a series of challenging word and number puzzles. Presenter Jeff Stelling is assisted by numbers whiz Rachel Riley along with word expert Susie Dent. Each program features a celebrity guest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) G CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Gourmet Farmer: Apples and Cider - It’s raining apples in Tasmania, and Matthew Evans is ready to make full use of the abundant harvest. He learns how to make cider and cooks an apple and blackberry shortcake for his visiting mum. All very well, but Matthew sorely needs to find a way of earning a living. With his partner Ross, he prepares a range of pork products to sell at an artisan food stall at Hobart’s premium marketplace, Salamanca markets. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

8:00 pm Destination Flavour - Hosts Adam Liaw, Renee Lim and Lily Serna meet passionate growers, celebrated chefs and local food heroes from all over the Australia. In this episode, Renee finds fusion food and real bush tucker in tropical Queensland, Adam drops in for lunch with gourmet farmer Matthew Evans in Tasmania, and Lily meets Ryan Squires, a top Brisbane chef with a passion for sustainable seafood. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC

Thursday September 6th, 2012

8:30 pm Our Food: Norfolk - Food critic Giles Coren embarks on a journey across Britain to discover how the landscape, history and climate shape what is grown and where it is grown. Giles and the team start in Norfolk, a county where local, seasonal foods are just as important as large-scale commercial farming. Giles learns to tell the difference between a male and female crab when he gets a taste of life as a Cromer fisherman, while Lucy Worsley uncovers the Mexican past of our traditional Christmas turkey. The team also discover how the humble turnip changed the way we farm. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Part 1 of 4) *New Series* PG CC

9:35 pm The School: Educating Essex - Charming but cheeky Vinni was a model student when he started at the school. But since the break-up of Vinni's parents' marriage his behaviour has deteriorated. So much so that head teacher Mr Goddard worries whether Vinni will make it to the end of Year 11. And some staff question how far the school can go to keep him in school. When Vinni's home situation dramatically changes, it has a huge impact on his school life and leads Mr Goddard to one of the most heartbreaking moments in his career. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M (L) CC

10:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:00 pm The Pirelli Calendar Saga - Since 1964, the prestigious Pirelli Calendar has attracted top models and renowned photographers to create what has become one of the most desirable products in publishing history. The calendar has immortalised the world's most beautiful women - including Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum and Naomi Campbell - in stylish photo shoots set in exotic locations around the globe. With only 20,000 copies printed each year, this documentary explores how this calendar has grown to mythical proportions and reveals the secrets behind its production. (From France, in English and French) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (N) CC

12:05 am Film: The Killer Queen - Mathilde, despite her nurse's diploma, is a thirty year old struggling when it comes to work. She discovers poker when she becomes pregnant. Her nickname, La Tueuse (The Killer), is due to the pitiless way she destroys her opponents at the gaming table. But Mathilde becomes addicted to the game and her life turns upside down. Directed by Rodolphe Tissot and stars Adrienne Pauly, Guillaume Denaiffe and Maurice Bénichou. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) M (A,L)

1:55 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Friday September 7th, 2012

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

1:00 pm The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode: fishing for sardines and anchovies; a look at an electric samovar; bakers Keith Fechner and his sons; tasting udon noodles; and a visit to a Brazilian churrascaria. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

1:30 pm The Hotel: The Wedding - Tom and his pregnant fiancée Susanna choose the Damson Dene hotel for their wedding, and Wayne and Jonathan are determined to give the happy couple a big day to remember. However, a troublesome toilet in the bridal suite gets proceedings off to a shaky start - and as events unfold, chaos in the kitchen and a less-than-appropriate best man's speech leave staff struggling to salvage the occasion. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC

Friday September 7th, 2012

2:30 pm Here Comes the Neighbourhood - A bright and colourful look at multicultural Australia. Through Pria Viswalingam's unique brand of story gathering, this series provides a light-hearted look at what is happening in neighbourhoods all over the country. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

3:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G 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 Jim Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 18 - Aguilar de Campoo to Valladolid (Flat stage - 186.4 km). (Sport) CC

5:45 pm Countdown - The long-running British game show in which two contestants engage in a battle of wits, competing against the clock in a series of challenging word and number puzzles. Presenter Jeff Stelling is assisted by numbers whiz Rachel Riley along with word expert Susie Dent. Each program features a celebrity guest. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) G CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Coast: Life Beyond the Edge - An exploration of the history and culture of some of the most extreme locations in Britain. Nick Crane visits the Isles of Scilly, Ruth Goodman walks the dangerous path traversed daily by the Branscombe Cliff farmers in Devon, and Mark Horton investigates the Transatlantic Telegraph service. Meanwhile, Hermione Cockburn learns how the fossil of a large sea creature found at St David's Head, Pembrokeshire, shaped scientists' understanding of Earth's history. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Class tba) CC

Friday September 7th, 2012

8:30 pm 9/11: Escape From the Impact Zone - Told for the first time, this is the story of the handful of people in the South Tower, on the actual floors hit by the hijacked plane, who made it out alive. That anyone could survive the devastating inferno ignited by 34,000 litres of jet fuel is surprising enough. But how they managed to escape before the tower collapsed is even more extraordinary. Now, those who were there recall the unique life and death struggles that took place inside the Tower that morning - and reveal how they got away. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Class tba) CC

9:30 pm As It Happened: Warhorse: The Real Story - In World War One, the British Army hoped its illustrious cavalry regiments would win a swift victory. Instead, in a new era of mechanised trench warfare, horses were used to transport guns, ammunition and food to the front-line troops. A quarter of a million of these horses died from shrapnel wounds and disease. But the deep bond that developed between man and horse helped both survive the hell of the Somme and Passchendaele. This extraordinary story begins with the mass call-up of horses from every farm and country estate in the land. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC

10:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:05 pm Erotic Tales: Kimono - A car pulls up at the edge of the woods and a young bride is thrown out. She wanders through the forest until she reaches a house. Here she finds a kimono on the bed, which has been delivered by two wood nymphs. Is it a dream? Directed by Hal Hartley and stars Miho Nikaido, Valerie Celis and Yun Shen. (From the Netherlands, no dialogue) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG

11:35 pm La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 19 - Peñafiel to La Lastrilla (Flat stage - 169 km). Hosted by Michael Tomalaris with expert analysis from former professional cyclist Henk Vogels. Commentary from Matthew Keenan. (Live to Eastern States, delayed to SA, NT and WA) (Sport)

2:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Saturday September 8th, 2012

EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS)

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

7:35 am Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

8:05 am Filipino News - News via satellite from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

8:40 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:00 am FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Argentina v Paraguay - Live from El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Sport)

11:15 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:05 am German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

Saturday September 8th, 2012

7:35 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.

8:30 am FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Argentina v Paraguay - Live from El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Sport)

10:45 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE

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.

5:05 am Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

5:40 am Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

6:15 am Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

6:35 am Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

7:00 am FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Argentina v Paraguay - Live from El Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Sport)

9:15 am Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

9:30 am Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

10:20 am French News - News via satellite from FT2 Paris, in French, no subtitles.

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

ALL STATES SCHEDULE

11:30 am Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

12:00 pm Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

12:30 pm Turkish News - News via satellite from TRT Turkey, in Turkish, no subtitles.

Saturday September 8th, 2012

1:00 pm Il Trovatore - A stunning production of Giuseppe Verdi's opera for the Bregenz Festival, built on a floating stage on Lake Constance. The story tells a dramatic tale of passion and death, of rivals competing for the love of a girl, and an old gypsy with a terrible secret and her heart set on revenge. Stars Carl Tanner, Iano Tamar and Zeljco Lucic. (From France, in Italian) (Masterpiece) (Opera) (Rpt) G

3:20 pm The Chopin Etudes - Freddy Kempf performs Chopin's Opus 10 no.5 in the evocative setting of the Chateau de Neuville, Gambais. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) G

3:25 pm The Emperor’s Secret Garden - Tucked away in the Forbidden City's north-east corner in Beijing, lies a unique group of buildings that had lain unused for more than two hundred years. This exquisite Forbidden City in miniature, the Qianlong Garden, was built as a retirement complex for the Qing dynasty's Qianlong Emperor. The restoration of the Lodge of Retirement is the first ever international collaboration for the Palace Museum. (From the UK, in English and Mandarin) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) G

4:30 pm PBS Newshour - Reviews and analysis of the day's news presented by Jim Lehrer for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. CC

5:30 pm La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 19 - Peñafiel to La Lastrilla (Flat stage - 169 km). (Sport) CC

6:00 pm Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Dryer - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. Clothes dryers are not fast enough for the busy man, so Greg comes up with a dodgy freeze-drying solution, while James harnesses the power of a lawn-mower engine to create a highly dangerous centrifuge. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) PG CC

6:30 pm World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

7:30 pm Engineering Giants: Jumbo Jet Strip-Down - In this three-part series, the world’s most enormous machines are stripped down and torn apart to reveal their inner workings. The Victor X-ray jumbo jet has flown over 58 million kilometres in its 14 year life with British Airways. Now it will be broken into tens of thousands of parts in the airline's maintenance hangar in Cardiff, before being painstakingly reassembled and certified fit to fly again. This is the first time this complex process has ever been filmed and it provides fascinating insights into just how a 747 works. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* (Class tba) CC

Saturday September 8th, 2012

8:35 pm RocKwiz - Rock music's most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia buffs. Host Julia Zemiro asks the questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem. A special guest performer this week is folk-pop powerhouse Julia Stone. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) PG CC

9:30 pm Film: Winter’s Bone - Ree Dolly, an unflinching Ozark teenager, hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact and save their home from being repossessed. Nominated for four Oscars at the 2011 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Directed by Debra Granik and stars Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt. (From the US) (Drama) (2010) MAV A,V,D) CC

11:25 pm La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 20 - Segovia to Bola del Mundo (Mountain stage - 169.5 km). Hosted by Michael Tomalaris with expert analysis from former professional cyclist Henk Vogels. Commentary from Matthew Keenan. (Live to Eastern States, delayed to SA, NT and WA) (Sport)

2:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

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