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Program GuideWeek 40

Sunday September 25th, 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 Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

01:30 PM Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.

02:00 PM Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.


02:30 PM Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

03:00 PM Hungarian News - News via satellite from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

03:30 PM Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

03:55 PM Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

04:30 PM Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.

05:05 PM Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

05:35 PM Urdu News - News via satellite from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

06:00 PM More Than a Fiesta - Leandro O’Brien explores Latin America’s incredible diversity as he visits the great festivals of South and Central America. He shows us some unique and amazing celebrations as he partakes in local rituals set around the festivities of each culture. (From Argentina, in Spanish, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G

06:35 PM Alessandro’s Italian Food Challenge - Italian chef Alessandro Borghese travels across regional Italy searching for the best in traditional dishes. At each visit, Alessandro studies a traditional local recipe before offering up his own contemporary reinterpretation. From the Italian Alps to Sicily, this is a journey through the flavours of Italy. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Food Series (Class tba)

07:30 PM Ninja Warrior - Witness as Olympic athletes, K-1 fighters and pro-wrestlers from around the world attempt the most diabolical Japanese obstacle course ever created and strive for true ninja greatness. (From Japan, in English and Japanese, English subtitles) (Entertainment Series) G

08:00 PM Unbeatable Banzuke - Japanese obstacle course madness with over a dozen extreme physical challenges that will make competitors wish they’d never been born. For the few who go on to win, comes the honour of achieving the impossible - triumphing against all odds over the wildest and craziest challenges ever seen on television. (From Japan, in English and Japanese, English subtitles) (Entertainment Series) G

08:30 PM The Phone: Netherlands - In this hectic reality series, two contestants are plucked off the street to take part in a live television game. The two are the first to answer one of two hidden mobile phones. Once they answer the phone, they are asked if they would like the chance to win 25,000 euros. If they accept, they will need to complete five assignments for a chance to win the cash. (In Dutch, English subtitles) (Entertainment Series) M (L)


09:30 PM 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 and Danish, English subtitles) (Crime) (2009) (Class tba)

11:05 PM Film: A Heart Elsewhere - A multi-award winning Italian romantic comedy.

Nello is a sensitive and shy 35-year-old whose philandering father keeps encouraging him to seduce women. When Nello goes to Bologna to teach Latin, he meets a beautiful socialite and falls in love. Directed by Pupi Avati and stars Neri Marcore, Giancarlo Giannini and Vanessa Incontrada. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Romantic Comedy) (2002) (Rpt) PG

12:55 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Monday September 26th, 2011



06:40 AM Indonesian News - News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

07:05 AM Russian News - News via satellite from NTV Moscow, in Russian, no subtitles.

07:35 AM Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.

08:05 AM Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

08:30 AM Macedonian News - News via satellite from public broadcaster MRT in Skopje, in Macedonian, no subtitles.

09:05 AM Croatian News - News via satellite from HRT Croatia, in Croatian, no subtitles.

09:40 AM Serbian News - News via satellite from Serbian Broadcasting Corporation, in Serbian, no subtitles.






12:40 PM Italian News - News via satellite from RAI Rome in Italian, no subtitles.

01:10 PM German News - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

01:40 PM Spanish News - News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

02:30 PM Filipino News - Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

03:05 PM Greek News - News via satellite from ERT Athens, in Greek, no subtitles.

04:00 PM Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, in Polish, no subtitles.


Monday September 26th, 2011

04:55 PM Arabic News - News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, in Arabic, no subtitles.

05:30 PM Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, in Hindi, no subtitles.

06:00 PM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

06:30 PM Iron Chef: Veal - Join Takeshi Kagi and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. In each episode, one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills put to the test. Tonight’s challenger in the veal battle is young female chef Kyoko Kagata. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

07:30 PM Absolute Zero: The Conquest of Cold - The study of low temperatures has provided us with everything from air conditioning to liquefied gases and computer chips. This program looks at early scientific attempts to understand cold, including the discovery of ‘absolute zero’ and the creation of the first thermometers. (From the US) (Documentary) (Part 1 of 2) (Rpt) G CC

08:30 PM Engineering Ground Zero - Shot over three years with unique behind-the-scenes access from the Port Authority of New York, this film follows the reconstruction of the Freedom Tower, the September 11 Memorial, and the Santiago Calatrava-designed transportation hub on the hallowed 16 acres at Ground Zero. Weaving intimate personal stories into its extraordinary construction endeavour, this film is an epic tale of engineering, innovation, and the perseverance of the human spirit. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC

09:30 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)

10:30 PM Film: Wings of Desire - Wim Wenders’ much loved film follows the plight of an angel who becomes captivated by a beautiful trapeze artist and decides to trade his gentle existence for the torturous emotions of human life. Stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin and Otto Sander. Winner of Best Director at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. (From Germany, in German, English and French, English subtitles) (Classic) (1987) (Rpt) PG


Tuesday September 27th, 2011






















Tuesday September 27th, 2011



06:00 PM Global Village: Visions of Greece: Off the Beaten Track - This is an aerial tour of the small port towns and other treasures few tourists have a chance to explore. It begins in Thraki, the remote north-eastern corner of the mainland that is the least populated area of Greece. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 1) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Iron Chef: Natto - Join Takeshi Kagi and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. In each episode, one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills put to the test. Tonight’s challenger is master chef Tatsutoshi Kumamoto, a champion of traditional Japanese cuisine. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

07:30 PM Lost Worlds: Lost Mummies of Papua New Guinea - It is one of the most isolated places on earth, with a long history of uncontacted tribes and fierce cannibalism. And now, a new secret has been uncovered: racks and racks of human mummies - one of the most bizarre mummy collections in the world and all remarkably intact, despite years of exposure to tropical heat and humidity. They resemble no other type of mummy in the world. (From the US, in English and Pijin, English subtitles) (Documentary) PG

08:30 PM As It Happened: The Wehrmacht: Resistance - Among the ranks of the

Wehrmacht there was limited opposition to Hitler. Most officers initially felt enthusiastic about the prospect of war and were grateful to Hitler whose war-mongering had furthered their personal careers. There were, however, some officers who opposed Hitler. For some it was on moral grounds and for others because they thought that his military tactics would lose them the war. (From Germany, in English, German and Russian, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 5) (Rpt) M (V) CC

09:30 PM Film: Made in Hungaria - A rebellious teenager returns to 1967 communist Hungary after living in the USA for five years and brings with him a box of Elvis records and an attitude emphasising music and freedom. Directed by Gergely Fonyó and stars Tamás Szabó Kimmel, Iván Fenyö and Tünde Kiss. (From Hungary, in Hungarian and English, English subtitles) (Musical) (2009) M (S,V,L)

11:30 PM Film: Après Vous - Daniel Auteuil stars in this comedy about an over-generous

man who sets out to help mend a suicidal stranger’s broken heart, but instead ends up in a sticky love triangle. Winner of the 2004 Étoile d'Or for Best Actor (Daniel Auteuil). Directed by Pierre Salvadori, and also stars Sandrine Kiberlain and José Garcia. (In French, English subtitles) (Romantic Comedy) (2003) (Rpt) M (A,L)


Wednesday September 28th, 2011






















Wednesday September 28th, 2011


05:15 PM Hindi News - News via satellite from NDTV India, no subtitles.

05:30 PM 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)

06:00 PM Global Village: Visions of Greece: Off the Beaten Track - This is an aerial tour of the small port towns and other treasures few tourists have a chance to explore. The journey, which began in Thraki, ends in Corfu, famed for its pristine and secluded beaches. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Iron Chef: Pumpkin - Join Takeshi Kagi and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. In each episode, one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills put to the test. Tonight’s challenger is Kensuke Sakai, a master of Italian and Japanese flavours. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

07:30 PM Inspector Rex: Obsessed - When a woman is discovered with a fractured skull, everyone suspects her boyfriend of murder. However, through some old-fashioned detective work, Brandtner and Rex are able to discover the identity of the obsessed man who killed her. But can they save the man’s next target in time? Stars Gedeon Burkhard, Martin Weinek and Heinz Weixelbraun. (From Austria, in German with English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG

08:30 PM Spiral - Follows a crack team of police officers and legal professionals as they focus their efforts on a network of drug traffickers. In this episode, Inspector Berthaud’s team finds the possible leaders of the drug trafficking network. Stars Caroline Proust, Gregory Fitoussi and Philippe Duclos. (In French, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (A,S,L,V)

09:30 PM UEFA Champions League - A replay of this morning’s game. (Sport)

11:00 PM Film: Himalaya - Set in a remote village in the Dolpo region in the north-western Himalayas of Nepal. An aging chief refuses to endorse a successor to his rule after the death of his son, causing a split amongst the villagers. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and winner of two César Awards. Directed by Eric Valli and stars Thilen Lhondup, Gurgon Kyap and Lhakpat Tsamchoe. (From France, in Tibetan and German, English subtitles) (Drama) (1999) (Rpt) PG


Thursday September 29th, 2011






















Thursday September 29th, 2011



06:00 PM Global Village: Colonia del Sacramento - The strategic location of Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay has been a curse for its people. (From Germany, in Spanish, English subtitles); Monte de Piedad, Mexico’s National Pawnshop - Mexico City’s National Monte de Piedad lends cash to people who the banks turn down. (From France, in French and Spanish, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Iron Chef: Saury - Join Takeshi Kagi and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. In each episode, one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef and their skills put to the test. Tonight’s challenger is traditional Japanese chef Kazumi Nagayama. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

07:30 PM Trails from the East: Cambodia - Country of Scars - This episode follows a train journey through Cambodia. It was not that long ago that Cambodia lost a quarter of its citizens under the Pol Pot regime. During this period the railways became dilapidated due to neglect and conflict, but now there is a daily connection between the capital and the Thai border. Along the way, passengers talk about daily survival and the difficult task of coming to terms with the past. (From the Netherlands, in Khmer and English, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) PG

08:30 PM UEFA Champions League Hour - All the highlights from the latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport)

09:30 PM Film: Korkoro - During the Second World War, a Gypsy family travels the roads of France before learning that the Vichy regime no longer gives them the right to travel freely. Based on the real-life stories of Gypsies rounded up in the German-occupied France of 1943. Tony Gatlif's multi-award winning film won the Grand Prize at the 2009 Montréal World Film Festival. Stars Marc Lavoine, Marie-Josée Croze and James Thiérrée. (From France, in French and Romani, English subtitles) (Drama) (2009) M (L,V)

11:30 PM 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 and Evelyne Kaplun. (From Israel, in Hebrew, English and Russian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (A,L)


Friday September 30th, 2011






















Friday September 30th, 2011



06:00 PM Global Village: Exam Fever - March, the end of the school year in India and, for some pupils, the toughest time of all: it’s final exams fever. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From the UK, in English and Hindi, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Iron Chef: Shanghai Cabbage - Join Takeshi Kagi and his Iron Chefs in this cult cook-off series. Tonight’s challenger is Cantonese cuisine supremo Hisau Yaginuma of Hei Chin Rou, Yokohama's oldest and most famous Chinese restaurant. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

07:30 PM Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

08:30 PM Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

09:30 PM Film: The Twilight Samurai - Nominated for an Academy Award and Berlin’s Golden Bear, this is a mellow, contemplative exploration of the everyday lives of the samurai. In 1860s Japan, Seibei is a low-ranking, impoverished samurai dedicated to his motherless daughters. One day he is sent on a mission by his clan to kill a rebellious master swordsman. Directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa and Min Tanaka. (In Japanese, English subtitles) (Drama) (2002) (Rpt) M (V)

11:50 PM Film: One Last Dance - An assassin is hired to kill the men responsible for kidnapping an important man’s son. With every death, the killer gets closer to the last kidnapper’s name. Nominated for the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, 2006. Written and directed by Max Makowski and stars Francis Ng, Ti Lung and Vivian Hsu. (From Singapore, in Cantonese and English, English subtitles) (Action) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (V)


Saturday October 1st, 2011






















Saturday October 1st, 2011



06:00 PM Wine Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Grant visits Kumeu River Wines in New Zealand, established by the Brajkovich family from the Dalmation Coast in 1944, while Maryann describes the types of yeast used in the winemaking process, and Pria checks out barrel making with the A.P. Coopers firm. (An SBS Production) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Food Trip with Todd English: The Best Pizza on Earth - Join chef and restaurateur Todd English as he travels the globe collecting culinary ideas and inspiration. Tonight, Todd hunts around the USA for the ingredients to make the best pizza on Earth, starting with a visit to Joe's Dairy to try fresh, hand-crafted mozzarella. (From the US) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:00 PM UEFA Europa League - A replay of the latest round’s best match. (Sport)

08:30 PM Philip Roth: A Lesson in Anatomy - A profile of one of the great icons of American literature, Philip Roth. From Portnoy’s Complaint, his first literary success, to his latest works, Roth has painted an uncompromising picture of society - a society from which he has retired for self-preservation. Revealing himself fully at age 78, Roth is very much alive and kicking - a man of charm, exquisitely funny, and full of surprises. (From France, in English) (Documentary) (Class tba)

09:30 PM Film: The Blonde with Bare Breasts - Two brothers, Julien and Louis, are a

couple of small-time crooks who make a living transporting gravel across Paris on their father’s barge. When a dealer in stolen goods proposes they steal, ‘The Blonde with Bare Breasts’, a Manet painting on display at the Musée d'Orsay, they manage the impossible only to have their plans foiled by a mysterious femme fatale. Directed by Manuel Pradal and stars Vahina Giocante, Nicolas Duvauchelle and Steve Le Roi. (In French, English subtitles) (Drama) (2010) (Rpt) MA (S,A)

11:20 PM Film: Km. 0 - One blistering August afternoon, fourteen strangers have all arranged meetings at a major landmark in Madrid… but they miss their connections. A delightful comedy of errors about romantic match-ups that go both wrong and right. Winner of the Audience Award at the L.A. Outfest. Written and directed by Juan Luis Iborra and Yolanda Garcia Serrano, and stars Concha Velasco, George Corraface and Carlos Fuentes. (In Spanish, English subtitles) (Comedy) (2000) (Rpt) M (S,L,A)


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