Program Guide
Week 50
Sunday December 4th, 2011
05:00 AM Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish,
no subtitles.
05:30 AM Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no
subtitles.
06:00 AM Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.
06:30 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) (In Mandarin, English subtitles) (Rpt) CC
07:00 AM Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no
subtitles.
07:30 AM Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.
08:00 AM Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no
subtitles.
08:30 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 UEFA Europa League Highlights - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA
Europa League. (Sport)
11:00 AM Les Murray’s Football Feature - Match highlights to be announced. (Sport)
12:00 PM UEFA Champions League Magazine Program - Highlights and news from the latest
round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport)
12:30 PM Speedweek - A comprehensive motor sports program for speed enthusiasts. (Motor
Sports)
Sunday December 4th, 2011
02:00 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
03:00 PM Celtic Thunder: Christmas - Irish singing group Celtic Thunder perform a selection of
perennial Christmas favourites done in their unique style, including Winter Wonderland,
Let It Snow, Silent Night, All I Want For Christmas is You and more. (From the UK)
(Entertainment) (Class tba)
04:05 PM How to Survive a Disaster - A team of leading experts put together the ultimate guide to
disaster survival. Through controversial experiments, computer simulations and analysis
of hundreds of survivor testimonies from plane crashes to ferry disasters and even 9/11,
they reveal what happens in the mind in the moment of crisis and how the human brain
can be programmed for survival. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
05:00 PM Cycling Central - Features the latest two wheel action from around the globe, including
road and track cycling, mountain biking and BMX. Each episode includes a mix of
interviews, news and short features. Presented by Michael Tomalaris. (An SBS Sport
Production)
06:00 PM Thalassa: Filipino Seamen - This episode delves into the lives of Filipino container ship
seamen who represent a quarter of the world’s maritime industry workforce. It also looks
at a seafarers’ school in the Philippines where teenagers learn about the military-like
discipline required and acquire the education that can lead to jobs on large ocean-going
vessels. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and French) (Documentary
Series) G CC
06:30 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
07:30 PM The Bible: A History: Jesus - Gerry Adams, politician and supporter of the IRA
throughout years of sectarian conflict and the subsequent peace process, investigates
the life and death of Jesus Christ, against the backdrop of his own life and career. Adams
sets out to discover the real, historical Jesus, rather than the version of Jesus he was
taught about as a child, and to establish who killed him and why. On route, Adams
consults experts, archaeologists and historians in Ireland and Israel. (From the UK)
(Documentary Series) PG CC
Sunday December 4th, 2011
08:30 PM The Promise - This episode begins in 1940s Palestine, where Len meets Abu-Hassan
Mohammed, an Arab charwallah working for the British Army. When Mohammed is
treated badly by some of the soldiers, Len intervenes, and a friendship grows between
the two men. In modern Israel, 18-year-old Erin is experiencing the aftermath of an attack
on a café by a Palestinian suicide bomber. She decides to leave Israel at the earliest
opportunity, but first she reads the end of Len's diary. Stars Claire Foy, Christian Cooke
and Perdita Weeks. (From the UK) (Drama Series) (Part 2 of 4) M (S,L,V) CC
10:10 PM Film: Twin Sisters - In Germany in 1926, six-year old twin sisters Anna and Lotte are
separated after the death of their parents. Anna remains in Germany on her uncle’s rural
farm, and Lotte moves to an upper class family in Holland. While Anna is forced to work
on the farm, Lotte receives a good education. They lose contact with each other, but near
the end of World War II they meet again, and try to reconcile their differences. Directed
by Ben Sombogaart and stars Thekla Reuten, Nadja Uhl and Jeroen Spitzenberger.
(From the Netherlands, in Dutch and German) (Drama) (2002) (Rpt) M (S,V,A)
12:35 AM Film: What a Wonderful Place - An ex-policeman who works for a brutal gangster
rediscovers his conscience while helping Jana, a call girl from Ukraine. A melancholic
farmer from the desert plains finds out that the only person who truly understands him is
Vissit, one of his Thai workers. A tough nature reserve ranger finds himself preoccupied
with his handicapped father. In a dramatic encounter, all three stories come together.
Directed by Eyal Halfon and stars Uri Gavriel, Evelyne Kaplun and Avi Oria. (From Israel,
in Hebrew, English and Russian) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (A,L)
02:20 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 December 5th, 2011
05:00 AM Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
05:05 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:40 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:15 AM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
06:35 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
07:05 AM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
07:35 AM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
08:05 AM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
08:40 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM Age of Terror: War on the West - In the series finale, Journalist Peter Taylor looks at
the emergence of Al-Qaeda. In 1998, a truck loaded with explosives was detonated
outside the US Embassy in the heart of Nairobi, killing 224 people. The embassy bomb
ushered in a new chapter of terrorism. The ideology of Jihad against the West united Al-
Qaeda’s affiliated groups of Islamist extremists in a campaign for global terror; civilians
have now become legitimate targets. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M
(V) CC
02:00 PM India Reborn: Manufacturing Dreams - This episode features the impact Bollywood has
on ordinary lives in India. Many people go to Bombay, a city of dreams, looking for work
in films. Also, a billionaire’s daughter wants a fourteen day Bollywood wedding. (From
Germany, in English and Hindi) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (Rpt) PG CC
Monday December 5th, 2011
03:00 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
03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
04:30 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)
05:00 PM The Crew - Showcases the talents of young Australian video producers as they explore
pressing youth issues. (From Australia) (Education) G
05:30 PM Global Village: Brazil: A Preserved Beauty - A look at parts of the world that are
protecting natural resources and wildlife diversity with sustainable tourism. In this episode
we journey to Brazil’s Fernando de Noronha islands, a hidden paradise where there are
no hotels and visitors are limited to 450 per day. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From
France, in English, Portuguese and French) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
06:00 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
06:30 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
07:30 PM Mythbusters: Torpedo-Tastic - Tonight, the Mythbusters tackle two of their favourite
topics: explosions and wine. First up, Adam and Jamie test the myth of the world’s first
torpedo. Did the 13th-century Syrians design a torpedo-like weapon that could skim over
the surface of a body of water and explode on impact? Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant
investigate the case of the ‘exploding wine’. This myth says, that if a truck filled with
bottled wine catches fire, the heat can cause the corks to blow out, sounding similar to a
machine gun. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC
Monday December 5th, 2011
08:30 PM Man vs Wild: Pacific Island - Bear Grylls heads for a deserted Panamanian island in the
Pacific Ocean. There is no fresh water, so he is forced to create his own drinkable water
and use tribal spear fishing techniques to help survive. Heading out to sea on a makeshift
raft, Bear rides out a thunderstorm and then chooses a very uncomfortable way to stay
hydrated. (From the US) (Documentary Series) PG CC
09:30 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
10:00 PM Housos: Foxtel - When the Sunnyvale Assassins start selling dodgy pay TV boxes,
Shazza and Kylie want one so desperately that they force Dazza and Franky to get jobs.
After a string of failed money making attempts the boys find out how hard real work can
be. Franky decides he would sell his cousin to get hold of free Foxtel. And so he does.
Stars Paul Fenech, Jason Davis and Elle Dawe. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy
Series) MA (A,D,S,L) CC
10:30 PM Skins: Grace - Grace exists in a world of princes, princesses and happy endings - but
what happens when real life gets in the way? Grace is forced to face reality when Rich
meets her father, who instantly disapproves. He disapproves so much, in fact, that he
threatens to send her back to Mayberry's College for Young Ladies. She has to pass her
drama exam to prove him wrong, but with her own recent dramas, it's not looking likely.
Stars Jessica Sula, Alexander Arnold and Freya Mavor. (From the UK) (Drama Series)
MA (D,S,L) CC
11:30 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 Basheer, Mariana Rudan, Scott McIntyre and special guests for the final
word on the world’s most popular sport. (An SBS Sport Production) (Rpt)
12:30 AM Film: Captive - An intimate navigation of human relationships set against the backdrop of
the Chechen War. When a convoy of Russian troops gets stuck under enemy fire, two
soldiers take a Chechen fighter hostage and force him to lead them back to safety.
Directed by Aleksei Uchitel and stars Vyacheslav Krikunov, Pyotr Logachev and Irakli
Mskhalaia. (From Russia, in Russian and Chechen) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) MA (L)
02:05 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Tuesday December 6th, 2011
05:00 AM Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
05:05 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:40 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:15 AM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
06:35 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
07:05 AM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
07:35 AM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
08:05 AM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
08:40 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM Film: A Touch of Spice - The story of Fanis, a young Greek boy growing up in Istanbul,
whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and
life require a touch of spice to give them flavour. Winner of ten awards at the 2003
Thessaloniki Film Festival, including Best Fiction Film. Directed by Tassos Boulmetis and
stars Georges Corraface, Savvas Iakovidis and Basak Koklukaya. (From Greece, in
Greek, Turkish and English) (Drama) (2003) (Rpt) M (N) CC
03:00 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
Tuesday December 6th, 2011
03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
04:30 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
05:30 PM Global Village: Visions of Sicily - An aerial tour of Sicily’s unique and dramatic
landscape. The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it was born of powerful volcanic
forces and shaped by the influence of conquering Greek, Iberian, Roman, Byzantine,
North African, Arab, French and central European cultures throughout the centuries.
(From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) G CC
06:00 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
06:30 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
07:30 PM Surviving a Car Crash - We have a turbulent relationship with the car. For every new car
made this year, another will be crashed. But the latest advances in trauma medicine,
psychology and engineering are increasing survival rates. In this program we meet the
scientists working to make fatal car crashes a thing of the past. It also shows how
researchers are creating a new virtual crash test dummy that could change how our cars
are designed forever. (From the UK) (Documentary) PG CC
08:30 PM Go Back to Where You Came From - This three-part series follows six ordinary
Australians who agree to challenge their preconceived notions about refugees and
asylum seekers, and embark on a confronting 25 day journey. Tracing in reverse the
journeys that refugees have taken to reach Australia, they will travel to some of the most
dangerous and desperate corners of the world. For all of them, it’s an epic trip and the
most challenging experience of their lives. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary
Series) (Part 1 of 3) (Rpt) M (L) CC
09:30 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
Tuesday December 6th, 2011
10:05 PM Hot Docs: My Perestroika - Could it be that the more things are restructured, the more
they stay the same? That’s the question for the five principal characters in My
Perestroika, a revealing documentary about contemporary Russia. The five Moscow
residents remember being happy children during the Brezhnev era. Now, some 25 years
after perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost (openness), they’re alienated adults. They
reveal here how life for them has changed. (From the UK, in Russian) (Documentary)
(Class tba)
11:45 PM Film: The Desert Within - Set in Mexico during the Cristero War when Catholicism was
banned, a man spirals into madness attempting redemption after being cursed by a priest
for a decision leading to the massacre of his entire community. Directed by Rodrigo Plá
and stars Mario Zaragoza, Diego Catano and Eileen Yanez. (From Mexico, in Spanish)
(Drama) (2008) (Rpt) MA (S,A)
01:50 AM Angels of Rio - Detective Bechara Jahlk is the most famous private eye in Brazil, known
for employing a team of young female agents. This documentary follows a case brought
to Jahlk’s attention by a 68-year-old import-export entrepreneur, who suspects a link
between his company and drug-trafficking in Rio’s harbour, and fears that his son Luiz
might be involved. Discretion is paramount, so Jahlk sends in his three ‘angels’, armed
with sophisticated surveillance equipment, to infiltrate Luiz’s social network. (From
France, in Portuguese and English) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (D,L)
03:00 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Wednesday December 7th, 2011
EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:00 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
06:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
QUEENSLAND SCHEDULE
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE
05:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
07:30 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
Wednesday December 7th, 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE
03:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
06:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Replay last two hours. (Sport)
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
ALL STATES SCHEDULE
09:00 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
01:35 PM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
01:55 PM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
02:25 PM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
03:00 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
03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Wednesday December 7th, 2011
04:30 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
05:30 PM Global Village: Visions of Sicily - An aerial tour of Sicily’s unique and dramatic
landscape. The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, it was born of powerful volcanic
forces and shaped by the influence of conquering Greek, Iberian, Roman, Byzantine,
North African, Arab, French and central European cultures throughout the centuries.
(From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) G CC
06:00 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
06:30 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
07:30 PM Toughest Place to Be a... Midwife - Midwife Suzanne Saunders-Blundell abandons the
high tech maternity unit at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield to work in Monrovia,
the capital of Liberia in West Africa. This is the third poorest country on earth, where one
in twelve women dies in childbirth. Suzanne, a fan of natural childbirth back in Britain,
soon learns that there is little time for such luxuries at the Redemption Hospital. Although
her first day is very traumatic, by the end of her stay Suzanne is amazed and inspired by
the strength of the Liberian midwives she works with. (From the UK) (Documentary
Series) (Final) PG CC
08:30 PM One Born Every Minute - Two mums want natural births, but will one petite young mum
be able to push out a big baby and will an overweight mum suffer because of the risks
associated with weight during pregnancy? When 18-year-old Oakley is nine days
overdue she's induced, but the midwives are concerned about how big the baby seems
to be and whether she'll be able to deliver it naturally. Also on the ward is Carol, 35, who
says she is 'on the larger size' and has been warned of the health risks such as
hypertension and diabetes. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M (A,L) CC
09:30 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
Wednesday December 7th, 2011
10:05 PM Film: Something Like Happiness - A tender human drama about three childhood
friends, now young adults, who try to crystallise their aims and roles in life while they
struggle to cope with parental pressure on one hand and depressing physical and social
conditions on the other. Winner of two 2005 San Sebastián International Film Festival
awards, including the Golden Seashell. Directed by Bohdan Sláma and stars Tatiana
Vilhelmová, Pavel Liska and Anna Geislerová. (From the Czech Republic, in Czech)
(Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (L,S,A)
11:50 PM 112 Emergency - Two young skaters catch a ride with a moving rubbish truck, but when
the truck turns onto the motorway, one realises his shirt is caught. Dimitri catches sight of
him while taking his new car for its last spin. Stars Josephine Thiel, Dominic Saleh-Zaki
and Bjorn Kirschniok. (From Germany, in German) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (L)
12:20 AM 112 Emergency - A woman gets stuck inside a faulty sofa bed - then suffers an asthma
attack; and Heiko sets out to buy Jenny some lingerie, but he’s not sure about cup sizes.
Stars Josephine Thiel, Dominic Saleh-Zaki and Bjorn Kirschniok. (From Germany, in
German) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
12:50 AM 112 Emergency - A computer technician gets struck by lightning while on the phone; and
Jenny finds it hard to control her jealousy over Nicole. Stars Josephine Thiel, Dominic
Saleh-Zaki and Bjorn Kirschniok. (From Germany, in German) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG
01:20 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 December 8th, 2011
EASTERN STATES SCHEDULE (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:00 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
06:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
QUEENSLAND SCHEDULE
05:00 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE
05:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
07:30 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
Thursday December 8th, 2011
WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE
03:30 AM UEFA Champions League - Matchday 6 Live. (Sport)
06:00 AM UEFA Champions League - Replay last two hours. (Sport)
08:00 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
08:30 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
ALL STATES SCHEDULE
09:00 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
01:35 PM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
01:55 PM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
02:25 PM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
03:00 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
03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
Thursday December 8th, 2011
04:30 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
05:30 PM Global Village: French Coastlines: Hyéres to Menton - From above and on the
ground, the program explores the diversity of France's coastal regions, looking at the
landscape, architecture and cultural highlights of a particular region. Presented by Silvio
Rivier. (From France, in French) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 2) G CC
06:00 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
06:30 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
07:30 PM My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita - Fishermen from Sri Lanka’s south coast fish in the
surf perched high on stick mounts embedded in the sand beneath the waves. Peter
learns the technique and manages to catch a few herring while teetering precariously on
his borrowed post. From fresh seafood to fresh vegetables, Peter explores the nearby
market in Hambantota before catching some waves with a couple of Sri Lanka’s few
resident surfers. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Sinhalese) (Food Series) G CC
08:00 PM Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam - Seafood is the main ingredient as we float around one of the
worlds natural wonders, Ha Long Bay. Blue swimmer crab and mussels are caught and
cooked in and amongst the stunning floating villages and fisheries. Luke also prepares
mantis prawns cooked on a bonfire he prepared on one of the two Ha Long Bay beaches.
(Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC
08:30 PM The family: Happy Birthday to You - Josephine’s 50th birthday is fast approaching and
Angelo and the boys have decided to throw her a surprise birthday party. The boys get
together with Angelo to discuss a secret strategy. As the day nears Angelo begins to
realise the difficulties of organising such a big family event without the help of Josie. With
Josie at work for the full day, the boys rally together to set up the house for the festivities
leaving Angelo to prepare the food. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) M
(S,L) CC
09:30 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
Thursday December 8th, 2011
10:00 PM Big Love: Where Men and Mountains Meet - In the series finale, Bill faces the threat of
going to jail as he scrambles to plan for his family's future and makes a last-ditch effort to
save face in the senate. Meanwhile, Margene mulls a change of scenery; Barb considers
joining another church; Ben enlists an unlikely ally to connect with Heather; and Don
delivers bad news about Home Plus to Bill. Stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn and
Chloë Sevigny. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Final) M (A,V) CC
11:10 PM UEFA Champions League Hour - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA
Champions League. (Sport)
12:10 AM Film: Isabella - Rogue cop Shing is a bachelor who enjoys women and parties. One day,
his world is turned upside down when a young woman claiming to be his daughter comes
into his life. Directed by Ho-Cheung Pang and stars Isabella Leong, Josie Ho and
Chapman To. (From Hong Kong, in Cantonese) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (A,S)
02:10 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Friday December 9th, 2011
05:00 AM Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
05:05 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:40 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:15 AM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
06:35 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
07:05 AM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
07:35 AM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
08:05 AM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
08:40 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM 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 CC
01:30 PM Breaking Boundaries: Ireland’s Extraordinary Cricket World Cup - The Cinderella-
story of Ireland’s first World Cricket Cup in 2007. Against all the odds, the part-time Irish
team managed to win two group games to get themselves into the super-eight stage,
which was an enormous achievement for a team that did not even exist, in cricketing
terms, until that year. (From Ireland) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC
Friday December 9th, 2011
02:30 PM The Squiz - Motor racing great Craig Lowndes is joined by skating gold medalist Steven
Bradbury and champion paralympic swimmer Matt Cowdrey in this battle of speed.
Slowing down the pace ever so slightly is the very funny DeAnne Smith and
comedian/actor Jason Gann. Hosted by Anh Do. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment
Series) (Rpt) PG CC
03:00 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
03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in
English. CC
04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC
04:30 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
05:30 PM Global Village: French Coastlines: Hyéres to Menton - From above and on the
ground, the program explores the diversity of France's coastal regions, looking at the
landscape, architecture and cultural highlights of a particular region. Presented by Silvio
Rivier. (From France, in French) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) G CC
06:00 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
06:30 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
07:30 PM Coast: Shetland to Orkney - Tonight, the team travel from Muckle Flugga on Shetland
to the Old Man of Hoy on Orkney. Historian Neil Oliver takes a look at the story of the
freedom fighters who undertook missions in Nazi-occupied Germany during World War
Two, while bone expert Dr Alice Roberts examines a mysterious skeleton which reveals
intriguing clues as to the lifestyle of ancient Shetlanders. (From the UK) (Documentary
Series) (Rpt) G CC
Friday December 9th, 2011
08:30 PM As It Happened: Killer Subs in Pearl Harbor - The sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl
Harbor in 1941 resulted in the deaths of more than 1,000 crew members. For decades, it
has been thought that a bomb dropped by a Japanese aircraft sank the Arizona. But the
discovery of a group of Japanese midget submarines in and around Pearl Harbor has
raised questions about the battleship’s final hours. In this program, a team of experts
investigate whether one of the mini-subs could have made it into Pearl Harbor and fired
torpedoes at the Arizona. (From the US, in English and Japanese) (Rpt) G CC
09:30 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
10:05 PM Dad Made Dirty Movies - Stephen C. Apostolof (aka A.C. Stephen) was a former
political prisoner, devoted Christian and family man and one of the greatest erotic
filmmakers in the USA. This film traces A.C. Stephen's escape from communism in
Bulgaria and his journey to Hollywood where he made his American dream come true.
Over the course of a film career that lasted two turbulent decades, Stephen made
seventeen low-brow, low budget softcore films. Today his legacy lives on, ridiculed or
revered by both critics and fans alike. (From Germany, in English) (Documentary) MA
(N,S) CC
11:10 PM Film: Human Touch - An erotically charged drama from director Paul Cox. Following a
performance at a local arts festival, 30-year-old Anna is approached by Edward, a
wealthy, cultured man in his 60s. He offers to donate money to her choir if she agrees to
pose for a series of nude photographs. But when David, Anna’s boyfriend, sees the
results of the photographic shoot, he becomes jealous and unnerved by Edward’s
attention to Anna. Stars Jacqueline McKenzie, Chris Haywood and Aden Young. (From
Australia) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) MA (L,N,S)
01:00 AM Film: A Love to Hide - Set in Paris in 1942, a young Jewish girl, looking to escape the
clutches of the Nazis, is sheltered by an old childhood friend, Jean, and his faithful lover
Philippe. Though she is safe for the moment, Philippe and Jean’s homosexual
relationship eventually draws the attention of the Gestapo. Directed by Christian Faure,
and stars Jérémie Rénier, Bruno Todeschini and Louise Monot. (From France, in French)
(War) (2004) (Rpt) MAV (A,L,V)
02:55 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
Saturday December 10th, 2011
05:00 AM Weatherwatch & Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.
05:05 AM Korean News - News via satellite from YTN Korea, in Korean, no subtitles.
05:40 AM Japanese News - News via satellite from NHK Tokyo in Japanese, no subtitles.
06:15 AM Hong Kong News - News via satellite from TVB Hong Kong, in Cantonese, no subtitles.
06:35 AM Chinese News - News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.
07:05 AM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.
07:35 AM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.
08:05 AM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.
08:40 AM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.
09:30 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.
01:00 PM The Infernal Comedy - A stage-play for Baroque Orchestra, two sopranos and actor,
based on the real-life story of the notorious convicted serial killer Jack Unterweger.
Includes music from Vivaldi, Boccherini, Gluck, Haydn and Mozart. Conducted by Martin
Haselböck with the Wiener Akademie Orchestra. (From Austria, in English and Italian)
(Masterpiece) (Operetta) (Rpt) PG
02:45 PM The Trouble with Tolstoy - BBC presenter Alan Yentob embarks on a journey through
the heart of Russia, on the trail of the life story of Leo Tolstoy. With contributions from
literary critics, experts and ordinary Russians, together with readings from his diaries and
novels, Yentob reveals an ambiguous and flawed non-conformist, deeply self absorbed,
but yet who remains a writer and theorist of unsurpassed genius. (From the UK, in
English and Russian) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) PG
Saturday December 10th, 2011
03:55 PM The Chopin Etudes - Pianist Freddy Kempf performs Chopin’s Opus 10 No. 3 in the
evocative setting of the Chateau de Neuville, Gambais. (From the UK) (Masterpiece)
(Arts) (Rpt) G
04:00 PM Tim Marlow Meets... Terry Jones - Tim Marlow meets ex-Monty Python Terry Jones at
London’s National Gallery of Art to talk about Jones’ life through his six chosen artworks.
Terry Jones is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of middle-aged and screechy-
voiced women in the parody series - but his writing and directing skills saw him branch
out to writing books and presenting documentaries after his Python days were over.
(From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G
04:30 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
05:30 PM Prototype This: Six-Legged All Terrain Vehicle - Have our team of crack engineers
finally gone too far? In this episode, they try to reinvent the wheel. After attempting to
climb several different terrains with a regular ATV (quad-bike), the inventors realise that
the wheels are not sturdy enough for the rough ground and must replace them with legs.
The fun part comes in testing their prototype. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt)
G CC
06:30 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
07:30 PM Big, Bigger, Biggest: Tunnel - An examination of the technological leaps forward that
have allowed the construction of the world’s longest tunnel - the Gotthard Base Tunnel. It
stretches 57 kilometres through the heart of the Swiss Alps. It is deeper than any other
tunnel on Earth and paves the way for a vital high-speed rail link between Zurich and
Milan. This film explores how this structure was made possible through a series of six
engineering breakthroughs. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC
08:30 PM Mythbusters: Viral Myths - The Mythbusters test several myths that have spread on the
internet via so-called viral videos. First up, Adam and Jamie test whether a car could be
made to fly by creating a water-powered jet grid supplied by ten fire trucks. Meanwhile,
Kari, Grant and Tory want to find out if goats really faint when they are scared. Later, the
team tests whether ordinary sawdust, when air-blasted through a flame, explodes into a
catastrophic fireball. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC
09:30 PM RocKwiz - Rock music’s most famous faces continue to mix it with the best local trivia
buffs. Join hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, along with the RocKwiz Orkestra and
the ever-faithful Dugald, at St Kilda’s historic Esplanade Hotel for the music-trivia
program that will brighten up your Saturday nights. (Commissioned by SBS)
(Entertainment Series) G CC
Saturday December 10th, 2011
10:20 PM Film: Priceless - A witty and bittersweet remake of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey Tautou
stars as Irène, a young woman who thinks she’s going to find her happiness in a world of
diamonds and restaurants and is ready to do anything to get it. Her idea of a prince is a
rich old man, so she cruises the French Riviera in search of one to marry. When she
mistakes an impoverished bartender for a wealthy and eligible bachelor, the fun begins.
Directed by Pierre Salvadori and also stars Gad Elmaleh and Marie-Christine Adams.
(From France, in French) (Romantic Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (L) CC
12:15 AM SOS: Catharsis - An aspiring film director wakes suddenly to find a camera following his
every move. He is trapped inside a film as it is being made. Winner, UniFrance Short Film
Award, Cannes 2011. (From France, in French) PG; A Whore and a Chick - A young
women is lost in the middle of nowhere. At a bus stop, she meets a young man dressed
up as a huge chick. An improbable and absurd meeting between two lost birds. (From
France, in French) (Rpt) M; Thick-Skinned - A 12-year-old boy tries to kill another boy in
his neighbourhood so as to impress his father. What would happen if he managed
to carry it off? (From France, in French) (Rpt) M; X.Pression - Animation: Handmade
drawings and cut-out creatures inhabit an animated dystopia where there is a
communication breakdown. (From France, in French) (Rpt) G
01:15 AM South Park: The Early Years: Spookyfish - Kyle thinks the new pet fish his Aunt Flo
has given him is evil after it kills two people in his bedroom. Also, the parallel-universe
version of Cartman shows up in South Park, and everyone likes him more than the real
Cartman. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,V) CC
01:45 AM South Park: The Early Years: Merry Christmas Charlie Manson! - Stan, Kyle and
Kenny go to Nebraska to spend Christmas with Eric Cartman's family. Meanwhile, Charlie
Manson escapes from prison with Eric's Uncle Howard, and the boys help teach him the
true meaning of Christmas. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,V) CC
02:10 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the
latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality
music.