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Program Guide

Week 25

Sunday June 17th, 2012

5:00 am Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.

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 Mandarin News Australia - Australia's first free to air in-language Mandarin news service. Features Chinese Australian news stories, catering for the local community, with a broad national appeal. (An SBS Production) (From Australia, in Mandarin, English subtitles) (Rpt) CC

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 Football Asia - Provides the latest news and updates of the various football leagues across Asia. (Sport) CC

11:00 am Les Murray’s Football Feature - Match highlights to be confirmed. (An SBS Sport Production) CC

12:00 pm FIFA Futbol Mundial - A weekly football magazine show that travels the globe to bring you the stars of today, the talents of tomorrow and the heroes of the past. (From the UK) (Sport) CC

Sunday June 17th, 2012

12:30 pm Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC

2:00 pm World Superbike Championships 2012 - Highlights of Round 7 from Misano Adriatico, San Marino. (Sport) CC

2:30 pm Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC

3:30 pm Bikini Revolution - A satirical look at the bikini, the story of which began in July 1946, in Paris. Across the Atlantic, where the prim American version of the two-piece was still covering New World navels, the bikini had to wrestle with moral opposition. Even in sunny Spain and France many towns banned it. (From Switzerland in English, Portuguese and French) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC

4:30 pm Australian Biography: June Dally-Watkins - Model, entrepreneur and deportment educator, June Dally-Watkins discusses her incredible life. One of Australia's best known models, 'Miss Dally' still educates young women in etiquette. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (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

6:00 pm Thalassa: Fishing for the Future - Itaparica is Brazil's largest island. Its beaches and stunning coral reef are popular with fishermen and eco-tourists alike. But behind the facade lies another reality, that of the degradation of the island's marine environment. Ex-fisherman turned environmentalist Ze Pescador plays a key role at PRO-MAR, an NGO which promotes marine protection and fights against over-fishing in the area. (From France, in French and Portuguese) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) 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 Lost Worlds: Clash of the Dinosaurs: Extreme Survivors - Dinosaurs were the ultimate prehistoric survival machines, ruling the Earth for 120 million years. Hidden inside their bodies were anatomical secrets to surviving prehistoric planet Earth. Combining advanced 3D graphics and leading-edge anatomy and paleontology, this four-part series peels back their skin, their muscles, and their brains to reveal the unique inner workings of the greatest beasts that ever lived. The first episode examines carnivores and looks at what made them such efficient predators. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) *New Series* PG CC

Sunday June 17th, 2012

8:30 pm Inside Nature’s Giants: Giant Squid - This BAFTA award-winning series dissects the largest animals on the planet to uncover their evolutionary secrets. Experts in comparative anatomy, evolutionary biology and behaviour put some of the most popular and enigmatic large animals under the knife. This first episode examines one of the biggest yet most mysterious animals on Earth - the giant squid. In a special dissection laboratory in New Zealand, the team delves into its three hearts, razor sharp beak, tooth covered tentacles and bizarre reproductive system. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) *Series Return* M (A,L) CC

9:45 pm Film of the Week: Downfall - A depiction of Hitler's last days in Berlin from the perspective of his personal secretary Traudl Junge. It reveals the claustrophobic atmosphere in the bunker as well as the chaos reigning outside on the streets as Russian troops close in on the city. Bruno Ganz portrays Hitler as a half-crazed man trying to delude himself that victory is nigh. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, and also stars Alexandra Maria Lara and Juliane Koehler. (From Germany, in German) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (A,V)

12:25 am Film: The Golden Door - Set at the beginning of the 20th century, a desperately poor family from rural Sicily leave their home with dreams of a better future in America, but along the way they experience the harsh reality of migrating to a new country. Winner of the Silver Lion and five other awards at the Venice Film Festival in 2006. Directed by Emanuele Crialese and stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato and Aurora Quattrocchi. (From Italy, in Italian and English) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (N)

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.

Monday June 18th, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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: Obaba - Loosely based on Bernardo Axtaga's collection of short stories, this rural drama is set in Obaba, a mythical region in northern Spain. A young filmmaker struggles to capture the feel of the area, which in turn leads to a wealth of self-discovery. Directed by Montxo Armendariz and stars Barbara Lennie, Pilar Lopez de Ayala and Eduard Fernandez. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,A)

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

Monday June 18th, 2012

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 The Crew - Showcases the talents of young Australian video producers as they explore pressing youth issues. (From Australia) (Education) G CC

5:30 pm Global Village: The Baaka Opera - In the heart of central Africa's equatorial forest, strange music emerges from the dense jungle: it is that of the Baaka pygmies, who sing and dance to appeal to the spirits of hunting and honey gathering. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and Baaka) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) 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: Fire and Ice - Can a fire extinguisher be used to hold off an attack from a flamethrower? Adam and Jamie tackle an internet sensation about an epic duel between a flamethrower and a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory test if you can blind a spy drone with a man-made dust cloud and pull off a kidnapping like they did in the film Body of Lies. (From the US) (Entertainment series) PG CC

8:30 pm Man vs. Wild: North Africa - Adventurer Bear Grylls returns in a new series as he demonstrates local survival techniques in hostile wilderness areas. Tonight, Bear is stranded in the North African Sahara desert, where he quickly needs to get creative finding water. Heading for the safety of the coast, Bear catches an octopus, makes shelter with acacia trees, and dines out on a bug burger breakfast of locusts and moths. (From the US) (Entertainment series) *Series Return* PG CC

9:30 pm Shameless - Kelly is outraged to discover Lillian has formally adopted Bonnie and handed her the business, but it is not long before the new boss shows her true colours. Libby hires a carer to look after Patty, and Sita brings her relationship with Carl to an abrupt halt by revealing she is leaving Chatsworth for an arranged marriage. Meanwhile, Avril and Jackson take action when Letitia's crush gets out of hand. Stars David Threlfall, Sally Carman and Alice Barry. (From the UK) (Drama Series) MA (A,L,S) CC

Monday June 18th, 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

11:00 pm The World Game - The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. Join Les Murray, Craig Foster, David Zdrilic, David Basheer, Mariana Rudan and special guests for the final word on the world's most popular sport. (An SBS Sport Production) (Rpt)

12:00 am SOS: Einspruch VI - The story of a deportation that ended with the tragic death of an asylum seeker in March 2010. Winner, Special Jury Prize, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2012. (From Switzerland, in English) MA; Gaining Ground - Andrej and his family have been living in Germany illegally for years. When his son reaches school age, he can't hide any longer. Mischa's future is at stake. (From Germany, in German and Russian) (Rpt) PG; Chungking Dream - The world collides in Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong - perhaps the most multicultural building on earth. (From Luxembourg, in English, Cantonese and Swahili) (Documentary) (Rpt) G; Surface - A man goes for an ocean swim then finds himself dangerously far from shore. He sees a small covered boat and swims towards it. A hand pulls him aboard, where he discovers the boat is full of refugees. (From Portugal, no dialogue) (Rpt) G

1:20 am South Park: Cartman Gets an Anal Probe - The infamous first episode of South Park. Cartman is visited by aliens who insert an anal probe into him. He is told his experience is just a dream, but Chef believes otherwise. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (S,A) CC

1:50 am The Ricky Gervais Show - From the creators of The Office and Extras comes this animated comedy series. Based on the audio podcasts of Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, the program sets the trio's musings on numerous inane topics to irresistible animation. (From the UK) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (L) CC

2:15 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Tuesday June 19th, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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: Boudu - A light-hearted, social comedy about the house guest from hell. A modern remake of Renoir's classic film about a down-and-out vagabond saved from drowning by a bourgeois art dealer. Directed by and stars Gérard Jugnot, and also stars French cinema legends Gérard Depardieu and Catherine Frot. (From France, in French) (Comedy) (2005) (Rpt) M (L,S,A)

2:50 pm PS Your Mystery Sender - Explores the fascinating story of Paul Smith, the world-renowned British fashion designer, who over the past 20 years has received an avalanche of odd and quirky unwrapped objects. (From the UK) (Short) G CC

Tuesday June 19th, 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 Global Village: The Baaka Opera - In the heart of central Africa’s equatorial forest, strange music emerges from the dense jungle: it is that of the Baaka pygmies, who sing and dance to appeal to the spirits of hunting and honey gathering. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and Baaka) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC

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

7:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are?: Jason Donovan - Actor/singer Jason Donovan comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but it's Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to his Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him. Starting in his hometown of Melbourne, Jason wants to understand why his mother went missing from his life during his childhood. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

8:40 pm Death Unexplained - With unprecedented access to one of the busiest Coroner’s jurisdictions in Britain, this three-part observational documentary series follows Her Majesty’s Coroner for West London, Alison Thompson, and her team as they investigate the 4,000 or so unexplained deaths that end up on their slate every year. In the second episode, Alison’s team is called to investigate the case of a man who died at the scene of a suspicious fire, and an unusual road traffic fatality. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) M (A) CC

Tuesday June 19th, 2012

9:30 pm The Brain That Changes Itself - Based on the best-selling book by Toronto psychiatrist Dr Norman Doidge, this documentary presents a case for reconsidering how we view the human mind. Dr Doidge travels across North America to meet some of the pioneering researchers who made revolutionary discoveries about the plasticity of the human brain. He also visits with the people who have been most affected by this research - the patients whose lives have been forever changed: people once thought of as incurable who are now living normal lives. (From Canada) (Documentary) (Rpt) G 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 Film: Mommo The Bogeyman - A moving film about two young children caught in a painful family deadlock. Nine-year-old Ahmet and his little sister Ayse are left with their frail grandfather, Hasan, after their father remarries and his new wife rejects them. Due to his failing health, Hasan is faced with the heartbreaking decision of whether to separate the children forever. Directed by Atalay Tasdiken and stars Mehmet Bulbul, Elif Bulbul and Mete Donmezer. (From Turkey, in Turkish) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) PG

12:45 am Film: Brotherhood - A gritty, intense war drama in the vein of Saving Private Ryan. It follows the story of two close-knit brothers who are drafted into the Korean War, and how their relationship becomes affected by the horrors of war. Winner of Best Film and Best Director at the 2005 Asia-Pacific Film Festival. Directed by Kang Je-gyu and stars Jang Dong-geon, Won Bin and Lee Eun-ju. (From South Korea, in Korean) (War) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (V,A)

3:25 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Wednesday June 20th, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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 Leaving the Cult - Follows four families as they leave a controlling and repressive church in South Carolina and come to believe that they have been members of a cult. The film documents them as they enter Wellspring, a live-in cult treatment facility. After the treatment, these families feel they were brainwashed to give up control of their lives to the pastor and his wife, allowing themselves and their children to undergo severe abuse in order to make heaven. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (A,L) CC

2:00 pm The Hottest Place on Earth - Five expert adventurers are sent in to the hottest place on Earth, the volcanic Danakil region of Africa, where temperatures can reach 60 degrees Celsius. Yet somehow people live here, like the Afar, a legendary warrior tribe, who rely on their camels and goats for survival. (From the UK, in English and Afar) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) (Rpt) G CC

Wednesday June 20th, 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 Global Village: Sunderbans, the Honey or the Tiger - In the Sunderbans mangroves of Bengal, local man Girindra must brave tigers to collect honey from giant Himalayan bees. Although this wild natural reserve appears to be peaceful, it is home to more than 200 tigers which can attack anyone who ventures there. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC

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

7:30 pm Speed of Life: Predators of the Southwest - This new three-part series uses high speed photography to capture the amazing, lightening fast intricacies of daily life for animals and insects around the planet. Using cutting-edge camera technology, this episode provides a never-before-seen look into the daily struggles of both predators and prey in their ongoing fight for survival in the American Southwest. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* (Class tba) CC

8:30 pm Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve: The Horn of Africa - The third leg of Simon Reeve’s journey is the most dangerous, as he travels to Mogadishu, the capital of war-torn Somalia. But first he starts off in the south of Kenya and travels up the Indian Ocean coast to Mombasa, then on to the Tana Delta, where he meets villagers facing eviction from the area. Heading north to the remote island of Kiwayu, Simon encounters women who make a living from the plastic pollution that fetches up on their beach. Finally, he heads to the source of the piracy epidemic that plagues the Indian Ocean - Somalia. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 6) M CC

Wednesday June 20th, 2012

9:30 pm East to West: The Rise of the Ottomans - This series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. For crucial phases in world history, the political, economic and cultural centre was the Middle East. From the foundation of science, monotheism, commerce, justice, civil rights and artistic expression - look eastward. (From Turkey, in English, Arabic and Turkish) (Documentary Series) G CC

10:35 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: Aballay - When gaucho Aballay brutally kills a man in front of his son during a hold-up, the look on the terrified boy's face makes Aballay change his ways. He becomes a local saint, whose benevolence is matched only by his mystery. Ten years later, however, the boy returns, looking for the man who killed his father and intent on getting revenge. Directed by Fernando Spiner and stars Pablo Cedrón, Nazareno Casero and Claudio Rissi. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (Western) (2010) (Rpt) MAV (V)

12:55 am Film: The Perfume of the Lady in Black - The sequel to the film The Mystery of the Yellow Room. Mystery sleuth Joseph Rouletabille gets caught up in murder and intrigue while trying to find his long-lost mother. Adapted from a Gaston Leroux novel. Directed by Bruno Podalydès and stars Denis Podalydès, Jean-Noël Brouté and Sabine Azema. (From France, in French) (Mystery/Crime) (2005) (Rpt) M (V)

3:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Thursday June 21st, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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 Australia has to offer. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

1:30 pm William Shatner’s Weird or What? - Science fiction legend William Shatner investigates all that is weird in the world and attempts to find a logical, scientific explanation. In this episode, a mysterious woman suddenly materialises out of thin air; evidence of a human sacrifice in New Hampshire; and plants that seem to possess strange powers to detect human thought. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC

Thursday June 21st, 2012

2:30 pm If Only - A refreshing series about something we've all thought about at one point in our lives - if only we'd done or said something else, then perhaps things would have turned out differently. The series features people from all walks of life telling their personal stories about an event or decision in their past that they now regret. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment 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 Global Village: African School: Boy Meets Girl - A fly-on-the-wall documentary series portraying the everyday life of two schools in the Ugandan town of Masindi. This episode looks at how a number of staff and students handle personal relationships in their schools. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From the UK, in English and Nyoro) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC

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

7:30 pm French Food Safari - Maeve and Guillaume spend a day in a small French village with top-selling cookbook author Stephane Reynaud, and later join passionate Parisienne baker Fabrice le Bourdat in the pre-dawn hours to see the work behind the scenes of his busy bakery. Then it is into the precision of the commercial kitchen at Guillaume’s restaurant for a lesson on how the perfect puff pastry is created. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

Thursday June 21st, 2012

8:00 pm Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita - Sailing north through the Banda Sea, chef Peter Kuruvita crosses the equator to reach his final Indonesian destination, the vibrant Maluku, or Spice Islands. Here the unique landscape shares a significant past of trade, war and occupation, and it is also the native home to the rich culinary flavours of nutmeg, cloves, mace and sago. Peter enthusiastically explores the natural surrounds, learns from local chefs, and prepares a feast fit for a sultan. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC

8:35 pm Heston’s Feasts: Titanic Feast - Top chef Heston Blumenthal sets out on a series of gastronomic adventures reinventing famous past or imagined feasts for celebrity diners. Tonight, Heston lays on an adventurous Edwardian feast worthy of being served on the Titanic. The menu features an Antarctic roll served on edible snow, inspired by Scott of the Antarctic, and a camel burger, inspired by Lawrence of Arabia. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

9:35 pm One Born Every Minute USA - The American version of the groundbreaking show that looks at the drama and emotion of a maternity unit, from the perspective of the parents-to-be and the maternity ward staff. In this episode, Rochelle and Corene speculate about the sperm donors they used to become pregnant with their twins. Meanwhile, fun-loving couple Cortney and Rich face a challenging delivery, and Andrew and Michelle are pushed to the limits before the birth of their first son. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) 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

11:00 pm Sex Magic, Manifesting Maya - Part narrative and part documentary, this film tells the story of Baba Dez, a pillar of the sacred sexuality practitioner community. His work involves doing sexual healing with clients to help them overcome past abuse issues, or just to enrich their sexual and spiritual lives. When his partner Maya leaves him due to jealousy and abandonment issues, he tries to manifest her return by doing sex magic with other women. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) MA CC

12:35 am Dave in the Life: Sex Worker - Does the world's oldest profession have more ‘cred’ than it used to? And what's it really like to be a sex worker? Dave bares all when he attempts to push aside his emotions and live the life of an apprentice sex worker. But has he got what it takes to go all the way? (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) MA (A,N,S) CC

Thursday June 21st, 2012

1:05 am Film: Confession of Pain - When the father-in-law of veteran detective Hei is gruesomely murdered, he enlists the assistance of his former partner turned private detective, Bong. On the surface, the murder smacks of a vendetta that has taken a lifetime to fulfil, but they soon realise that nothing is what it appears. From the directors of the critically acclaimed Infernal Affairs, Wai Keung Lau and Alan Mak Siu Fai. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Shu Qi. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Crime) (2006) (Rpt) MAV (V)

3:00 am Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Friday June 22nd, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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 Australia has to offer. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

1:30 pm Rituals: Around the World in 80 Faiths: Europe - In the final episode, Peter Owen Jones completes his journey by travelling across his home continent. He finds a series of unexpected rituals and sects, including stunning underground New Age temples in Italy, Shamans in Norway and Europe's only Buddhist republic. Peter also discovers a darker side to faith in the tumultuous history of religion in Europe and finds that his own church was responsible for intolerance, persecution and death. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) M (A) CC

Friday June 22nd, 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 gives us 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 Global Village: Brazil: Wild Waters - One of the great natural wonders of the world, the Iguaçu Falls in Brazil are the most extensive waterfalls in the world. The water supports the most extraordinary biodiversity reserve on the planet in an astonishing variety of ecosystems. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and Portuguese) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

6:00 pm Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC

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

7:30 pm Caroline Quentin: A Passage Through India - On the second part of her journey through India, Caroline arrives in Jaisalmer by camel. She meets princes, Shakti and Vikram Singh, brothers who live in the city and show her around. She learns about the history of the ‘living fort’ of Jaisalmer and enjoys a private performance of some traditional Rajasthani music. Next Caroline travels back to Gujarat to go to a big Indian festival, before she hits the city of Mumbai. There she gets a tour of the city by local enthusiast Deepa, and gets fashion tips from a Bollywood actress. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) G CC

Friday June 22nd, 2012

8:30 pm The Story of Wales: Furnace of Change - The Industrial Revolution turns Wales into a global player, bringing unimaginable wealth - and desperate poverty. From Parys Mountain on Anglesey to Copperopolis, Swansea in the south, the copper trade transforms the landscape and economy. Iron does the same for Merthyr Tydfil, making it a world-class centre of technology. This brave new Wales fuels massive social turmoil, riots and uprisings - and leads to the first cries for democracy and workers’ rights. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 6) PG CC

9:30 pm As It Happened: Surviving Hitler: A Love Story - As a teenager in Nazi Germany, Jutta was shocked to discover she was Jewish. She joined the German resistance and met Helmuth, an injured German soldier. The two became sweethearts and, ultimately, co-conspirators in the now famous Valkyrie plot to assassinate Hitler. With the failure of the plot, the couple and their associates were ruthlessly pursued by the Nazis. Using never-before-seen 8mm footage shot by one of the central characters, this film provides a remarkable look at life during the war from the perspective of Germans who opposed Hitler. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Class tba) CC

10:35 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

11:10 pm Film: Ordo - Ordo Tupikos, a French sailor with Greek origins, discovers that his first wife, Estelle, with whom he had been married for only a few months 16 years earlier, is now a famous movie star called Louise Sandoli. But, more than her name, everything about Louise seems to have changed. Ordo decides to meet Estelle again, after all these years, to know what it's all about. Directed by Laurence Ferreira Barbosa and stars Roschdy Zem, Marie-Josée Croze and Marie-France Pisier. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) M (N,S,L)

1:05 am Film: Kurt Wallander: The Courier - After the murder of a motorcyclist, an investigation soon reveals that bikers are being used as drug couriers from Denmark to Sweden, and that the killing was part of a power struggle within the Russian drug cartel that is running the couriers. When one of Wallander's colleagues is attacked in her home, it's obvious that one of the cartel leaders will not let anyone stand in his way. Directed by Lief Magnusson and stars Krister Henriksson, Lena Endre and Sverrir Gudnason. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Crime) (2009) (Rpt) M (N,V,L,D)

2:45 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 June 23rd, 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 - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

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

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

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

11:00 am Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, 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 Eurovision Song Contest: Final - A replay of the recent final held in Baku in Azerbaijan. Enjoy all the highlights again as crowd favourite, Sweden's Loreen, battles it out with the grannies from Russia, Buranovskiye Babushki. Twenty-six performers take to the stage to sing in front of an estimated television audience of more than 120 million. Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang head up the coverage direct from Baku. (From Azerbaijan, in English) (Masterpiece) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG 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

Saturday June 23rd, 2012

5:35 pm Rex in Rome: Cat’s Eyes - When Countess Clotilde Sanfelice falls to her death from a window of her house in front of two horrified witnesses, a homeless woman who is seen fleeing the house is suspected of having murdered her. Rex and Inspectors Fabbri and Morini investigate the suspicious death. Stars Kaspar Capparoni, Fabio Ferri and Augusto Zucchi. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG

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 Bollywood Star - Pressure mounts as the top four go through to the last stage of the competition. After a final acting master class with Nupur Asthana, and a mini-makeover, they have surprise meeting with Bollywood megastar John Abraham. Then, in an attempt to better understand their future audience, the finalists spend a weekend immersed in the lives of two typical Indian families. Finally, they face legendary director Mahesh Bhatt, who will choose one winner to appear in his next movie and become a Bollywood star. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Final) PG CC

8:30 pm Film: Jodhaa Akbar - Ashutosh Gowariker's lavish historical drama tells the story of the great Mughal emperor Akbar and the fiery young Rajput princess, Jodhaa. Set in India in the 16th century, this epic romance begins as a marriage of convenience between two cultures and religions, for political gain, but then becomes a search for true love. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2008 São Paulo International Film Festival. Stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Sonu Sood. (From India, in Hindi and Urdu) (Bollywood Musical) (2008) M (V)

12:10 am Film: The Sinking of Japan - A state of panic ensues when it is discovered that, after a major earthquake, Japan will be completely submerged in a year. Amongst the chaos, a love story develops between Onodera, a submarine pilot evacuating the country, and Reiko, a young woman who stays to help with the rescue efforts. Nominated for Best Visual Effects award at the 2007 Asian Film Awards. Directed by Shinji Higuchi and stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kou Shibasaki and Etsushi Toyokawa. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Drama) (2006) M (A)

2:40 am Ugly Americans: Soul Sucker - Mark gets in over his head when he agrees to be Callie's partner in an ancient demonic ritual, and Randall babysits a confused robot. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC

3:05 am Ugly Americans: Sympathy for the Devil - Twayne is forced to endure a series of difficult consequences when he decides to make a horrendous agreement regarding a local politician's soul. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC

3:30 am Ugly Americans: The Man-Birds - Mark decides to take in a baby man-bird that was separated from its flock, while Grimes struggles to settle a blood-feud with the man-birds’ champion. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (A,S,L) CC

Saturday June 23rd, 2012

4:00 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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