Program Guide - TV Tonight€¦ · Web viewProgram Guide. Week 35. Sunday August 26th, 2012. 5:00 am Weatherwatch and Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers

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Program GuideWeek 35

Sunday August 26th, 2012

5:00 amWeatherwatch 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 amPortuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

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

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

7:00 amHungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

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

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

8:30 amPopAsia - 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 amFootball Asia - Provides the latest news and updates of the various football leagues across Asia. (Sport) CC

11:00 amFIFA 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 amSpeedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor Sport) CC

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


2:30 pmFaces of America: Know Thyself - The final episode takes up the search for the guests' ancestries where the historical record leaves off and links their distinctive family histories to the broader history of 'the family of man'. Combining the documented stories of some of the guests' last known ancestors with DNA evidence, the series reveals some surprising shared ancestral connections. Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols discover that they are distant cousins, as do Yo-Yo Ma and Eva Longoria. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) PG CC

3:30 pmLiving with the Enemy: A New Beginning - Three years after the end of the World War Two, Germany still lay in ruins but there were signs of a new beginning. POWs were coming home from years in camps, and learning to adjust to new lives. On the political level, however, there was little or no harmony. In 1948 the three Western zones introduced a new common currency and the Soviet Union responded with a blockade of Berlin. (From Germany, in English, German and Russian) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) G CC

4:30 pmSalam Café - Filmed in front of a live audience, Salam Café looks at the funny side of life as an Australian Muslim today. Regular panellists include host Ahmed Imam, journalist and counter-terrorism expert Waleed Aly, Susan Carland, Nazeem Hussain and Aamer Rahman. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

5:00 pmCycling 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 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 8 - Lleida to Collada de la Gallina (Mountain stage - 175 km). (Sport) CC

6:00 pmThalassa: Burmese Bird’s Nests - Swiftlet nests are considered one of the most refined delicacies in Asian cuisine as they are the key ingredient for bird's nest soup. Mali Island belongs to the Burmese Army which runs the local swiftlet nests trade. In season, about twenty men set out to collect the valuable nests. But swiftlets make their nests very high up the many caves of the island, and nest collection is a dangerous albeit profitable occupation. (From France, in French, Burmese and Thai) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

6:30 pmWorld 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 pmLost Worlds: Meet the Romans: All Roads Lead to Rome - We still live in the shadow of ancient Rome - a city at the heart of a vast empire that stretched from Scotland to Afghanistan, dominating the West for over 700 years. In this three-part series, Professor Mary Beard puts aside the stories of emperors and armies to meet the real Romans living at the heart of it all. In the first episode, Mary asks not what the Romans did for us, but what the empire did for Rome. She rides the Via Appia, climbs up to the top seats of the Colosseum, takes a boat to Rome's port Ostia and ventures into the bowels of Monte Testaccio. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* PG CC

8:30 pmInside Nature’s Giants: Racehorse - The thoroughbred racehorse is one of the greatest athletes on the planet, galloping with incredible speed and stamina for such a large animal. Tonight, the team will explore how this animal has been biologically engineered for speed. They dissect an elite racehorse to reveal the extraordinary spring system that propels it to 70 km/h, its super-sized organs and built in turbo-booster. Simon Watt visits the top breeding centre in Europe to find out how to produce a champion; and Mark Evans investigates the science behind their phenomenal performance and their vulnerability to injury. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC

9:30 pmSicko - Activist filmmaker Michael Moore looks at health care in the United States in this Oscar-nominated documentary that weighs the plight of the uninsured (and the insured who must deal with abuse from insurance companies) against the record-breaking profits of the pharmaceutical industry. Moore interviews a number of people who have been left broke by medical bills even though they were fully insured, and explains how the corporate drive for profits has left numerous people in financial and medical disarray. (From the US, in English, French and Spanish) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC

11:35 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 9 - Andorra to Barcelona (Flat stage - 194 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 amWeatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Monday August 27th, 2012


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1:00 pmFilm: For a Moment, Freedom - A film about the importance of humour in the face of tragedy illustrated through multiple story lines. The first story is about two young children who are being smuggled out of Iran by their cousins. Another is about a man who has to flee to Turkey with his wife and child. The third is about a friendship between two men of opposing political views. Directed by Arash T. Riahi and stars Navíd Akhavan, Pourya Mahyari and Elika Bo. (From Austria, in Farsi, English and Turkish) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) M (A,V)

3:00 pmLetters 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



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

4:30 pmFIFA Futbol Mundial - A weekly football magazine show that travels the globe to bring you the stars of today, the talents of tomorrow and the heroes of the past. (From the UK) (Sport) CC

5:00 pmPopAsia - 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 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 9 - Andorra to Barcelona (Flat stage - 194 km). (Sport) CC

5:45 pmCountdown - 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


7:30 pmMythbusters: Hidden Nasties - Adam and Jamie tackle two health-hazard myths. They check whether drinking from a can of soda on which a rat has urinated can be fatal, before investigating whether some common household items are in fact dirtier than a toilet seat. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Jessi test whether it is possible to skip a car across the surface of a pond like a stone by driving it off a ramp at 80 km/h. This is based on a scene from the film Cannonball Run 3. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

8:30 pmTest Your Brain: Pay Attention - This engaging three-part series sizes up the human brain with an intricate succession of interactive experiments to see how easily the brain can be fooled. The first episode on 'attention' is shot in the attention-demanding city of Las Vegas. Our guide for this journey into the brain will be a master magician David Copperfield whose stock and trade is manipulating an audience's attention to produce amazing illusions. And our scientific experts will draw on their insight into attention to create illusions rivalling those of the master magicians. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* PG CC


9:30 pmShameless - 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 1 of 2) MA (S,L) CC

10:15 pmJerrycan - A day in the life of five bored kids who decide to blow something up. A childhood game will seal the fate of Nathan, who risks everything after he is bullied into making a life-and-death decision. (From Australia) (Short) (Rpt) M (L)


11:00 pmThe 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 amSOS: The Confession of Father John Thomas - When you're a penis AND a priest, it's bound to cause some inner conflict. In the heart of the Australian outback lives Father John Thomas. (From Australia) (Rpt) MA; Paris Lakes - The new suburb of Paris Lakes has all the conveniences desired for modern living. Put your roots down there and you’ll stay forever. (From Australia) (Rpt) PG; The Cartographer - Polly has mapped the entire world. Almost. There is one last, lost city to go. But to know this place is to destroy it, and this city’s residents have other plans. (From Australia) (Rpt) G; Ward 13 - After a car accident, Ben wakes up in hospital. Not knowing where he is, he starts exploring the corridors - only to find that the staff don't have his health in mind! Winner, Audience Award for Best Short Film, San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival, 2004. (From Australia) (Rpt) PG; Birthday Boy - Animation: Korean War, 1951. Little Manuk finds a parcel on his doorstep and, thinking it is a present, he opens it. But its contents will change his life. Nominated, Best Animated Short Film - Academy Awards, 2005. (From Australia, in Korean) (Rpt) G; The Cat Piano - Animation: A city of singing cats is preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing a twisted feline symphony. Narrated by Nick Cave. Winner, Best Animation Short Film - Flickerfest, 2010. (From Australia) (Rpt) PG

1:05 amEntourage: No Cannes Do - A security threat at LA Airport strains everyone's hopes of getting to Cannes in time for the Medellin film premiere. Ari attempts to assuage the feelings of Mrs Ari and Lloyd, who both wish to take the trip with him to Cannes, while Billy writes Eric's new client into his script. Stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven and Kevin Connolly. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (L,S)


1:40 amEntourage: The Cannes Kids - After arriving at the Cannes Film Festival, the guys attempt to sell Medellin for a good price, before the movie is even screened. In the end, the film is bought by an unlikely source, at a much lower price than anyone wanted. In the meantime, Drama enjoys his celebrity status, since Viking Quest is very popular in France. Stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven and Kevin Dillon. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (L,D,N,S)

2:20 amThe 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


Tuesday August 28th, 2012
















1:00 pmFilm: Midnight My Love - The lonely life of a middle-aged taxi driver is turned around when he meets a beautiful young girl who works in a massage parlour. He decides to help finance her dream of opening a bridal shop. Directed by Kongdej Jaturanrasamee and stars Petchtai Wongkamlao, Woranuch Wongsawan and Siwa Traesang. (From Thailand, in Thai) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,L,V)

2:50 pmEclipse - Features stunning images and a hypnotic musical score, but no actors nor any dialogue, only real people and the elements. (From Australia, no dialogue) (Short) (Rpt) G





4:30 pmPBS 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 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights - Stage review (rest day). (Sport) CC



7:30 pmWho Do You Think You Are?: J.K. Rowling - Best-selling Harry Potter author J.K. (Jo) Rowling sets out to investigate her French roots. Jo has always been intrigued by her late mother's French ancestry, but knows very little about it. Beginning her journey in Edinburgh, Jo's search takes her from The Savoy in London, to once-bloody battlefields and the back streets of urban Paris. Jo is especially keen to find out more about her great grandfather, Louis Volant. She knows that he was awarded one of France's most prestigious medals during World War One. Jo wants to find out exactly what he did to win the honour. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC

8:30 pmGo Back to Where You Came From - In the second instalment of this multi award-winning series, six prominent Australians risk their lives to experience the reality of refugee life, as they embark on an extraordinary and confronting three-week journey. Tempers flare as the Australians - Peter Reith, Catherine Deveny, Angry Anderson, Michael Smith, Imogen Bailey and Allan Asher - move in with resettled refugees and asylum seekers. But nothing can prepare them for the twists and turns in store. They face mortal danger in the world’s deadliest cities - from the sweltering, war-torn capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, to the riotous streets of Kabul, freezing amidst the mountains of Afghanistan. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) *Series Return* (Part 1 of 3) M (L) CC *Screens over three consecutive nights*


9:40 pmDateline - 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


11:15 pmFilm: Sunstorm - When attorney Rebecka Martinsson receives a call that her pastor brother has been murdered, and his former wife, Sanna, has been charged with the crime, Rebecka heads to her hometown to defend her. While investigating the crime, Rebecka comes up against the bigoted religious fanatics that worship in the local church. Directed by Leif Lindblom and stars Izabella Scorupco, Mikael Persbrandt and Andre Olsson. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Crime/Mystery) (2007) (Rpt) M (V,A)

1:05 amShameless - Shane is left partially paralysed after his accident, while battle lines are drawn between Mimi and Kelly over who will help aid his recovery - with Shane caught in the crossfire. And with the departure of Monica, Norma is left contemplating her own future on the Chatsworth estate. Stars David Threlfall, Nicky Evans and Sally Carman. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (S,L,D) CC

2:00 amShameless - The Gallaghers receive a letter from Liam's school asking them to meet the head teacher. When they learn that Liam has earned a special scholarship, conflicts arise over who will be a responsible chaperone. Tension between Jamie and Karen reaches breaking-point when Karen sacks Jamie. Stars David Threlfall, Nicky Evans and Sally Carman. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MA (S,L,D,A) CC


Wednesday August 29th, 2012

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

4:30 amUEFA Champions League - Play-offs (2nd Leg). Live to all areas. (Sport)


SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE


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


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1:00 pmKorean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

1:30 pmJapanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

2:00 pmDateline - 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





5:30 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 10 - Ponteareas to Sanxenxo (Flat stage - 166.4 km). (Sport) CC




7:30 pmWildest Africa: Ethiopia: Land of Extremes - The Ethiopian Highlands are a rugged mass of mountains in Ethiopia, Eritrea and northern Somalia in the Horn of Africa. It is sometimes called the Roof of Africa for its height and the large area it covers. The Ethiopian highlands first began to rise 75 million years ago, pushed upwards by volcanic forces. The main dome was split into two halves, the northern and southern highlands, by the development of the Great Rift Valley. Plants and animals from different directions then colonised these separate massifs. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Documentary Series) (Final) PG CC

8:30 pmGo Back to Where You Came From - In this episode, the refugee experiment gets bolder still. The Australians experience two countries torn apart by war. With ever-present danger, their differences become more pronounced. In Afghanistan, Reith, Deveny and Anderson arrive as riots break out across the country. Tension is high as the Australians are confronted with a stark reminder of why so many Afghanis desperately want to escape their country. They meet victims of violence, and visit makeshift camps for displaced Afghanis. Meanwhile, in Mogadishu, Smith, Bailey and Asher meet a group of mothers desperately trying to keep their starving children alive. They then join the greatest human exodus of modern times, heading for a refugee camp on the Ethiopian border. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) M (A,L) CC

9:35 pmSandhurst Military Academy: A Matter of Life and Death - Risking their lives and having to kill the enemy has always been an inescapable reality for any soldier - but since the war in Afghanistan it's also almost inevitable for every officer to have to face this. In the past, notions of patriotism and of a 'just war' provided a justification for the taking (and losing) of life. In a new era, how do the cadets face this fundamental challenge as Sandhurst presents the brutal realities of war to a new generation of officers - warts and all. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) M (A,L) CC


11:15 pmFilm: The Edge of Heaven - Nejat, a professor of German literature, disapproves of his widower father Ali's choice of prostitute Yeter for a live-in girlfriend. He changes his mind when he discovers she sends money home to Turkey for her daughter's education. After Yeter's sudden death, Nejat travels to Istanbul to find Yeter's daughter Ayten. Winner of Prix du Scenario at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Fatih Akin and stars Tuncel Kurtiz, Baki Davrak and Nursel Köse. (From Germany, in Turkish, German and English) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (A,L,S)


1:20 amWarriors: Spartacus - In 73 BC, a deserter from the Roman Army was sold into the slave market. A few months later he led his fellow slaves and gladiators in a bid for freedom that turned into the greatest rebellion the Roman Empire ever faced. With extraordinary vision and bravery, he led his renegades to victory against the 'invincible' Roman legions, brought the empire to the brink of revolution and won immortal fame as an icon of the oppressed. His name was Spartacus. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Rpt) MAV (V) CC


Thursday August 30th, 2012



6:45 amSpanish Supercopa 2012: Real Madrid v Barcelona - 2nd Leg live from the Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain. (Sport)
















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1:00 pmKorean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.

1:35 pmJapanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.

2:10 pmHong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.

2:30 pmFeast Greece: Milia - Greece's largest island, Crete, is so big and diverse, it's like a country in itself. In the mountain retreat of Milia, chef Barry Vera finds that organic farming and home-style cooking are paramount in the preservation of a natural way of life. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC





5:30 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 11 - Cambados to Pontevedra (Individual time-trial - 40 km) (Sport) CC




7:30 pmGourmet Farmer: Passata and Fishing - Food critic Matthew Evans has thrown in his city life for small farm living in Tasmania. Swapping land for sea, Matthew and his mates embark on a fishing adventure where they brave the elements to catch squid, lobster and tuna out at sea. On his return, Matthew visits Greek market gardener George to source buckets of ripe tomatoes to make passata which he bottles with a group of friends. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

8:00 pmDestination Flavour - A food-inspired road trip around Australia. Hosts Adam Liaw, Renee Lim and Lily Serna meet passionate growers, celebrated chefs and local food heroes from all over the country. In this episode, Adam tries the award-winning Holy Goat cheese and discovers Alla Wolf-Tasker's Russian food heritage in Central Victoria, Renee spends a revealing day with Peter Kuruvita on Sydney Harbour, while Lily is treated to a stunning kaiseki menu as a personal guest of the Japanese ambassador in Canberra. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) G CC

8:30 pmGo Back to Where You Came From - In the final episode, the Australians head for Indonesia. They live with a refugee family in Jakarta, desperate to get on a boat no matter what the risk. Reith, Deveny and Anderson travel to the island of Roti, a recruiting ground for people smugglers. But the young men they meet are not the villains they expected. The six Australians then become boat people themselves, aboard an Indonesian fishing vessel headed for Christmas Island and directly into the eye of a storm. Finally, with unprecedented access to detainees, the journey reaches an emotion-charged conclusion within the walls of the notorious Christmas Island Detention Centre. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Class tba) CC

9:35 pmThe School: Educating Essex - This episode features the age-old problem of bullying. From cyber-harassment to an old-fashioned scrap, bullying is something that every school faces. Rebel Sam and model student Gabby come from opposite ends of the academic spectrum, but both of them, in different ways, have been affected by bullying. When Gabby starts to receive threatening text messages, deputy head teacher Mr Drew plays detective as he tries to discover the culprit. And when Sam falls out with close friend Dean, Mr Drew is called upon when Dean's irate mum arrives at school demanding action. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M (L) CC



11:05 pmUEFA Champions League Hour - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport) (Rpt)

12:05 amFilm: Once You’re Born You Can No Longer Hide - Ten-year-old Sandro, the son of wealthy Italian parents, transcends the boundaries of ethnicity when a twist of fate lands him on an overcrowded boat full of illegal immigrants. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2005. Directed by Marco Tullio Giordana and stars Matteo Gadola, Alessio Boni and Michela Cescon. (From Italy, in Italian) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (L,A)


Friday August 31st, 2012
















1:00 pmThe Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve O'Meara and Joanna Savill continue to explore the best food and produce around. In this episode, how to catch and cook octopus; a visit to a Korean restaurant for kalbi and cold noodle soup; a trip to Noosa for nougat; and a look at Spanish cooking in Hobart. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

1:30 pmThe Hotel: The Proposal - Follows life at the Damson Dene, a three-star hotel in the Lake District, as staff try to keep holiday-makers happy during a busy summer season. In this episode, a man from Essex nervously prepares to propose to his girlfriend, and a fellow guest awaits the results of a test for cancer. Meanwhile, manager Wayne Bartholomew is at a loss as he tries to deal with new assistant Amos, whose enthusiasm greatly outweighs his abilities. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC


2:30 pmHere 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





5:30 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 12 - Vilagarcía de Arousa to Mirador de Ézaro (Flat stage - 184.6 km) (Sport) CC



7:30 pmCoast: The Mysteries of the Isles - This series investigates the culture, history and legends of Britain and its people, beginning with a look at the nation's islands. Nick Crane learns how Fair Isle's small community has become so well established and Neil Oliver visits Orkney to explore conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Lord Kitchener. Tessa Dunlop heads to the Western Isles to investigate an optical phenomenon called the green ray, and Andy Torbet becomes the first person to ascend one of the needles of the Isle of Wight. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) *Series Return* (Class tba) CC


8:30 pmInsight: ‘Go Back’ Special - Following the three-night Go Back to Where You Came From television event, Jenny Brockie hosts a special edition of Insight. With a studio audience, including those involved in the documentary series, Brockie will lead a discussion about the issues the program explores. Go Back to Where You Came From has once again added fuel to the fiery debate around refugees and asylum seekers. Tonight, Insight asks what are the next steps for Australia in dealing with this global issue. (An SBS Production) CC

9:35 pmAs It Happened: Words of Captain Scott - As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the race for Antarctic glory, a cast of well-known actors use readings from the diaries and letters of Captain Scott and those of his Norwegian rival Roald Amundsen - to tell the story of their epic South Pole expeditions in their own words. Some entries and letters are revealed for the very first time, including a last, loving letter to Scott from his wife Kathleen. The program features Dougray Scott (as Captain Scott), Max Irons, Alistair McGowan, and Lars Mikkelsen (as Amundsen). (From the UK) (Documentary) (Class tba) CC


11:05 pmFilm: Summer Clouds - Daniel, his wife Ana and young son Manuel arrive in the Costa Brava to spend their fourth consecutive summer vacation there. When they arrive, they are spotted by Marta and Robert, two cousins who take an unhealthy interest in them. The cousins make a pact to seduce the couple, and put their plot into motion. Directed by Felipe Vega and stars Roberto Enríquez, Natalia Millán and David Selvas. (From Spain, in Spanish and Catalan) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) MA (S,L,A)

12:50 amFilm: Kurt Wallander: The Ghost - Arson is suspected when a cottage by the sea burns to the ground following a gas explosion, and a man and a woman are found dead. Wallander and the Ystad police investigate and uncover an intricate web of lies, betrayal and secret love affairs. Directed by Mikael Marcimain and stars Krister Henriksson, Lena Endre and Sverrir Gudnason. (From Sweden, in Swedish and Danish) (Crime) (2010) (Rpt) M (D,L,S)


Saturday September 1st, 2012


4:30 amUEFA Super Cup 2012: Chelsea v Atlético Madrid - The reigning champions of the UEFA Champions League take on the UEFA Europa League winners live from the Stade Louis II in Monaco. (Sport)










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1:00 pmPaul Simon: Live at Webster Hall - In June 2011, Paul Simon ended his So Beautiful or So What tour of small clubs and theatres in the United States by playing Webster Hall, a historic 1,400-person club in New York. The set list was drawn from his legendary career and includes several songs that have not been performed live in many years. Kodachrome, Mother and Child Reunion, Gone at Last and The Obvious Child are just some of the highlights, along with songs from Simon's latest album So Beautiful or So What. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Class tba)

2:05 pmAurélie Dupont: L’espace d’un instant - Filmed over two years, the program follows one of the stars of the Paris Opera Ballet, French prima ballerina Aurélie Dupont as she prepares and performs Swan Lake, The Lady of the Camellias, Raymonda and Le Parc. (From France, in French) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) (Rpt) G

3:10 pmRetouches - Animation filmmaker Georges Schwizgebel mesmerises with visual acrobatics. Between waves on a shore and a sleeper breathing, he alters the balance of shapes in the world and plays with perception to grasp the fleeting movement of our lives. (From Canada, no dialogue) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) G

3:15 pmBeyond Time: William Turnbull - An insight into the work of British sculptor and painter, William ‘Bill’ Turnbull. Now approaching 90, his work, both powerful and primordial, is comparable with that of his contemporaries and friends, Giacometti and Rothko, coming from an era where he and his contemporaries changed the course of twentieth century art. The program includes interviews with Peter Blake and Antony Gormley, while Tim Marlow, Matthew Collings and Nicholas Serota look at Turnbull’s works and his place in art history. (From France, in English) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) PG


5:30 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 13 - Santiago de Compostela to Ferrol (Flat stage - 172.7 km) (Sport) CC

6:00 pmBigger Better Faster Stronger: Juicer - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity combined with science. The modern fruit juicer is under-powered and slow. In this episode, Greg creates a tumble juicer using an industrial sized electric engine and a barrel, while James attempts to harness gunpowder to make juice. (From New Zealand) (Entertainment Series) PG CC



7:30 pmHow to Build: A Satellite - With exclusive access to specialist manufacturer Astrium, this program shows step-by-step how to assemble one of the most complicated machines in the world. The engineering team is followed as they construct a massive communication satellite - from the inner carbon-fibre skeleton to the fuel tanks and engines. At the Portsmouth site, the electronic 'payload' is built and then tested. It has to operate for a minimum of fifteen years - so precision is everything. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Class tba) CC

8:35 pmRocKwiz - 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 this week is Melbourne-born rapper 360, who performs his hit single ‘Child’ with Kelly and Eliza Wolfgramm on backing vocals. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Class tba) CC

9:30 pmFilm: No Country for Old Men - Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande. Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Film. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin. (From the US) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (V) CC

11:35 pmLa Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 14 - Palas de Rei to Puerto de Ancares (Mountain stage - 152 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)


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