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Program GuideWeek 22

Sunday May 22nd, 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.

06:35 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 from Duna TV (DTV) Budapest, in Hungarian, no subtitles.

07:30 AM Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish, no subtitles.

08:00 AM Polish News - Wydarzenia from Polsat in Warsaw via satellite, no subtitles.

08:30 AM Dutch News - News via satellite from BVN, in Dutch, no subtitles.

09:00 AM Portuguese News - News via satellite from RTP Portugal (Lisbon), in Portuguese, no subtitles.

09:30 AM Urdu News - News from PTV Pakistan in Islamabad, in Urdu, no subtitles.

10:00 AM Maltese News - News from Public Broadcasting Services Limited, Malta, in Maltese, no subtitles.

10:30 AM Football Asia - Provides the latest news and updates of the various football leagues across Asia. (Sport)

11:00 AM Les Murray’s Football Feature: UEFA Europa League Final 2011 - Highlights from the Dublin Arena, Ireland. (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 roundup of motor sport. (Motor Sports)

02:00 PM Feast India - Still in Mumbai, chef Barry Vera looks at the Diwali festival which is celebrated in October-November throughout India for five days. The festival is in effect a series of celebrations with the first day dedicated to the worship of one’s home. (From Australia) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC


02:30 PM E2 Energy: Energy for a Developing World - A cleaner energy future depends, in large part, on responsible energy consumption in the developing world. Founded by Nobel Peace Prize-winner Muhammad Yunus, the Grameen Shakti organization in Bangladesh distributes small solar systems and portable bio-gas systems to rural Bangladeshis, empowering women and the poor in the process. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 6) (Rpt) G CC

03:00 PM Egypt’s Animal Mummies - For thousands of years Egypt has concealed a secret world. The mysterious remains of over four million mummies have been hidden within Egypt’s magnificent tombs. They are remnants not of the ancient pharaohs but the perfectly preserved remains of animals. Using modern science a team of experts discover how and why the Ancient Egyptians preserved their animals just like their kings. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) G CC

04:00 PM Little Mosque on the Prairie: Ban the Burka - Follows the trials and tribulations of a group of Muslims living in a conservative small town in the Canadian Prairies. In this episode, there's trouble in Mercy when a mystery woman shows up at the mosque wearing a burka. (From Canada) (Comedy Series) (Rpt) G

04:30 PM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) 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: The Voyage of The Perle - A behind-the-scenes look at life on the French nuclear submarine Perle through the eyes of filmmaker Jean Gaumy. Fascinated by the mysterious world of submarines since childhood, Gaumy wanted to compare the reality and the myth, and experience first-hand the lives and routines of submariners, their highs and lows, and the constraints associated with spending months on end in an enclosed space. (In French, English subtitles) (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 Who Do You Think You Are?: Jason Donovan - The first episode in this new nine-part series explores the family tree of actor/singer Jason Donovan. Jason comes from showbiz parents who divorced when he was five. His British born father won custody and brought him up alone, but it’s Jason's mother's family line that holds the key to Jason's Australian heritage - up to now a complete mystery to him. Starting in his hometown of Melbourne, Jason wants to understand why his mother went missing from his life as a child. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) *New Series* G CC

08:30 PM Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) CC


09:30 PM Hunting the Hidden Dimensions - Conceived by mathematician Benoît Mandelbrot in the 1960s and 1970s, fractals have changed the way we see the world and opened up a vast new territory to scientific analysis and understanding. This program tells the story of a group of pioneering mathematicians who took Mandelbrot's invention from a mathematical curiosity, that few took seriously, to an approach that is touching nearly every branch of science and technology today, from mobile phones to cardiac medicine to the study of tropical forests. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC

10:35 PM Film: Heavyweights - Set in the 1950s, and based on a true story, this riotous comedy is about two German bobsled teams who wage war against each other to gain a place in the winter Olympics. Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller and stars Sebastian Bezzel, Nicholas Ofczarek and Michael Grimm. (In German, English subtitles) (Comedy) (2007) (Rpt) M (N)

12:15 AM Film: Paju - Told in time-hopping flashbacks spanning close to a decade, the story follows a young women, Eunmo, who returns to her hometown Paju after three years abroad. She quickly learns that her sister Eunsoo, who met an untimely death years earlier, passed away in a different manner than she was led to believe. Directed by Park Chan-ok and stars Lee Sun-kyun, Seo Woo and Shim Yi-young. (In Korean, English subtitles) (Drama) (2009) (Rpt) MA (S)

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 May 23rd, 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, 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 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 Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

02:30 PM Insight: Being 40 - Is 40 the new 25? An audience of 40 year olds from around Australia join Jenny Brockie as Insight looks at what it means to reach this important milestone. Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

03:30 PM Letters and Numbers - Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Hosted by Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC


04:00 PM The Journal - News via satellite from DW Berlin, in English. CC

04:30 PM FIFA Futbol Mundial - 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 student video production. (From Australia) (Education) G

05:30 PM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) 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. Hosted by Richard Morecroft, 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: Bug Special - In Laptop Lift, Adam and Jamie take a crack at a bee-related myth based on a viral video. They test whether one thousand honey bees are capable of lifting a laptop. Following this in Fly vs Water, the Build Team check out one of the most demanded myths from the fans. This is based on the popular theory that since water refracts light, it would confuse flies' compound eyes. Finally, in Biker vs Bug, the team investigates whether a person riding a motorcycle at high speed can be killed if he impacts a bug. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) PG CC

08:30 PM Man vs. Wild: Canadian Rockies - While in the Canadian Rockies, Bear Grylls

is buried alive in an avalanche, swims long distance beneath an ice-covered lake, and is evacuated to hospital when a slide down a steep icy slope goes horribly wrong. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Class tba) CC



10:00 PM South Park: Mysterion Rises - Led by Mysterion, Coon and Friends are working together to help the people in the Gulf who are at the mercy of the dark lord, Cthulhu. The Coon, scorned by his fellow super heroes and now working alone, is out for revenge. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) M (A,D,L) CC

10:30 PM Wilfred: Bite Club - Adam enters Wilfred into an illegal dogfighting ring to raise

money for his wedding rings. Wilfred gets clobbered by a Doberman called Kosciusko who feels sorry for Wilfred and tries to train him up to become a fighting machine. But does Wilfred have enough talent to win? Stars Adam Zwar, Cindy Waddingham and Jason Gann. (Commissioned by SBS) (Comedy Series) (Final) (Rpt) MA (S,L) CC


11:00 PM The Ricky Gervais Show - Based on the audio podcasts of Ricky Gervais (The Office and Extras), Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington, this program sets the trio’s musings on numerous inane topics to irresistible animation. (From the UK) (Animated Comedy) M (L)

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, Vitor Sobral, Scott McIntyre and special guests for the final word on the world’s most popular sport. (An SBS Sport Production) (Rpt)

12:30 AM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

01:00 AM Film: 9 Dragons - A Jakarta hitman tries to change his life after a tragic accident. Recognised as one of the best films to come out of Indonesia in recent times, Rudi Soedjarwo’s engaging crime drama is a moving story of redemption set against a backdrop of gangland violence, loyalty and brotherhood. Stars Lukman Sardi, Fauzi Baadilla and Donny Alamsyah. (In Indonesian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,V)


Tuesday May 24th, 2011
















01:00 PM Film: Grave Decisions - A wacky, effortlessly entertaining black comedy set in Bavaria about an 11-year-old boy obsessed with death and immortality, who finds himself in a number of unpredictable, awkward and often hilarious predicaments. Winner of four German Film Awards. Directed by Markus H. Rosenmuller and stars Markus Krojer, Fritz Karl and Jurgen Tonkel. (In German, English subtitles) (Comedy) (2006) (Rpt) M (A,S)

02:50 PM Scripts Against Discriminations: A Healthy Colour - A bored, rich white woman enjoys her day at the beauty parlour until a black woman joins her in the spa. (In French, English subtitles) (Short) (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 Global Village: Kallawaya, Son of Lightning - Traditional healing and natural remedies in the Altiplano in Bolivia. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English, Spanish and Quechua, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Part 1) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) CC

08:30 PM Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking: Aliens - Stephen Hawking, the world's most famous scientific mind, hosts a four-part ultimate guide to the universe. In the first episode, Hawking uses science along with his brilliant imagination to explore the possibilities of intelligent alien life existing beyond Earth and the likelihood of future contact. With the aid of stunning CGI, he takes us on a journey from Mars and the moons of Jupiter to other galaxies and theorises about what alien life forms might look like. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) *New Series* G CC



10:00 PM Hot Docs: Wordplay - An in-depth look at The New York Times crossword puzzle, its editor Will Shortz and the wonderfully unique and loyal fan base Shortz has built and nurtured during his 12-year tenure at the paper. Crossword aficionados Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart speak about their love and fascination for the New York Times’ particular brand of crossword. The film also takes us to the final of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament where the top three contestants compete in front of a room full of admirers. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, 2006. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG CC


11:35 PM Film: Marock - Set in Casablanca in 1997, Rita, the daughter of wealthy Moroccan parents, falls in love with Youri, a rebellious youth. The only problem is that Youri is Jewish, and even in easy-going cosmopolitan Casablanca, Arabs and Jews tend to keep to their own. To complicate things even more, Rita’s brother Mao returns from London a born-again devout Muslin who disapproves of her Westernised ways. Directed by Laïla Marrakchi and stars Morjana Alaoui, Mathieu Boujenah and Assas Bouab. (From Morocco, in French and Arabic, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) MA (L,S)

01:25 AM The Operation: Surgery Live: Brain - In this four-part series, top surgeons carry out life-changing operations in front of a studio audience, broadcast on live television in Britain. Tonight, they perform brain surgery on a patient who is awake, while answering questions from viewers at home. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) (Rpt) MA (A) CC


Wednesday May 25th, 2011
















01:00 PM Film: Nero - As Nero becomes consumed by the power he wields, Agrippina and the Senators plot to regain control of him. When he discovers this plan, he begins to destroy everyone who opposes him. Directed by Paul Marcus and stars Hans Matheson, Laura Morante and Rike Schmid. (From Italy, in English) (Drama) (2004) (Final) (Rpt) M (V,A) CC

02:40 PM Half Way Home - 34-year old Melanie knows she will die within 10 years due to autoimmune disease. To escape the stresses of city life, Melanie searches for her ideal home for the time she has left - but it's not as easy as that. (From Scotland) (Short) Class tba)

02:50 PM Scripts Against Discrimination: Excuse Us - Three boys harass a girl in a

swimming pool before realising she’s disabled. (In French, English subtitles) (Short) (Rpt) M (L,S)


03:00 PM Parent Rescue: Double Trouble - A fascinating series that looks at contemporary solutions to age-old parenting problems by exploring the work undertaken by Karitane; an innovative service that offers practical help to families overwhelmed by the challenges of raising young children. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC




05:30 PM Global Village: Kallawaya, Son of Lightning - Traditional healing and natural remedies in the Altiplano in Bolivia. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English, Spanish and Quechua, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Part 2) (Rpt) G CC



07:35 PM Inspector Rex: Killer Toys - When Alfred Nordeck’s book is rejected by publishers and other writers sneer at its contents, he plans his revenge using the plot of his failed thriller to inspire his plans for retribution. Stars Gedeon Burkhard, Heinz Weixelbraun and Martin Weinek. (From Austria, in German, English subtitles) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG

08:30 PM East West 101: Behold a Pale Horse - The armed robbery and subsequent escalating violence seems to hold a link with a drug ring and criminal activity including a massacre in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Malik is hoping that visiting Afghani police officer, Khan can help in the investigation. But before Malik can question him, the gang executes Khan and assists Hunter to break out of prison. The gang is armed, ruthless and well organised with a growing list of victims. Stars Don Hany, Susie Porter and Aaron Fa’Aoso. (Commissioned by SBS) (Crime Series) (Part 6 of 7) M (L, V) CC



10:05 PM Film: Worlds Apart - Based on a true story, a young girl is torn between her conscience, religion and passion when she is forced to make a choice between her faith and her feelings for a man who does not belong to her family's church, the Jehovah's Witnesses. Nominated for three Bodil Awards in 2009, including Best Film. Directed by Niels Arden Oplev and stars Rosalinde Mynster, Johan Philip Asbæk and Jens Jørn Spottag. (In Danish, English subtitles) (Drama) (2008) M (A,L)

12:05 AM Film: 4 - Three characters in a bar tell strange tall tales about their lives. The next morning their lives take an even stranger turn. A bizarre, kaleidoscopic glimpse into modern Russia. Winner of ten awards from film festivals around the world including eight for Best Director for IIlya Khrjanovsky. Stars Marina Vovchenko, Sergei Shnurov and Yuri Laguta. (In Russian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MA (L,N)


Thursday May 26th, 2011

















01:30 PM Vote Yes for Aborigines - On National Sorry Day, this program looks back at the 1967 referendum, which resulted in the removal of two sections of the constitution which discriminated against Aborigines. In the referendum, over 90% of voters agreed that Aborigines be counted in the census and that the Commonwealth government take charge of Aboriginal affairs, effectively acknowledging Aboriginal people as citizens within their own country. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC

02:30 PM Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC





05:30 PM Global Village: Ta Peshala - The equestrian culture of the kingdom of Mustang on the border of Tibet and Nepal. In the Himalayan kingdom of Mustang, the horse is king. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Italian Food Safari - Tonight, in a beautiful house in the Adelaide Hills, chef Salvatore Pepe cooks perfect bistecca served with white beans. Guy Grossi shares his recipe for fresh pasta and Andrew Cibej from Sydney restaurant Vini makes a spinach, ricotta and potato-filled ravioli. Maeve is surrounded by almond blossom in South Australia, visiting Munno Parra Downs, and Guy joins Melbourne sweets queen Marianna Di Bartolo from Dolcetti as she folds fresh almonds into her luscious soft nougat. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

08:00 PM Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece - Follows one of Australia’s most recognised food and wine personalities, Lyndey Milan, and her actor son Blair, as they tour Greece’s fascinating Peloponnese seeking culinary delights, adventure and antiquities. Along the way they cook, eat, drink and engage with a charming yet eclectic mix of home cooks, winemakers, producers, chefs and restaurateurs. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Part 1 of 7) *New Series* G CC

08:30 PM Heston’s Feasts: 70s Feast - Top chef Heston Blumenthal sets out on a series of gastronomic adventures reinventing famous past or imagined feasts for celebrity diners. Tonight, Heston goes 70s retro, plundering the technicolour wonderland of his boyhood culinary experiences for a feast featuring savoury ice lollies, a luxury school dinner of spam fritters, lumpy mash and cabbage, and a flying dessert. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC



10:05 PM Film: Crime Novel - Based on the true story of a gang of young hoodlums who went from petty crimes to big-time drug dealing and murder. Some of Italy’s sexiest young talent star in this gangster epic that won the 2006 David di Donatello Award for Best Screenplay. Directed by Michele Placido and stars Stefano Accorsi, Kim Rossi Stuart and Riccardo Scamarcio. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) MAV (V,S,D,L)

12:35 AM Mad Morro - This film follows James (Mad Morro) Morris and his family upon his release from prison, where he has spent 13 years - his entire adult life. A powerful, confronting and dramatic story about familial love and bonding, and how the effect of prison can either reinforce or break apart that relationship. (From Australia) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M (L) CC

01:35 AM Embedded with the Murri Mob - Sarah-Jane Woulahan is a young white woman from Brisbane. She is a political activist and firmly believes that if you don't agree with something, you should stand up and do something about it. To try to understand why there is such a divide between black and white in Australia, she decides to go and live on the black side of Brisbane for a month, to meet people who will give her their side of the story. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (L)


Friday May 27th, 2011

















01:30 PM Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

02:30 PM Journos: Mark - Mark Davis is a senior journalist and presenter for SBS television’s flagship current affairs program, Dateline. His approach as an independent journalist, shooting as a one-man band with a flexible agenda, has helped Mark deliver compelling, intimate stories not often seen. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 5) (Rpt) PG CC






05:30 PM Global Village: The Seychelles - Looks at the Seychelles archipelago, its people and the beauty of its landscape. The Seychelles islands were only colonised in the 18th century, thus preserving a rich natural environment which has become the main reason for trips to the area. (From France, in English) (Documentary Series) 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. Hosted by Richard Morecroft, with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC


07:30 PM Coast: Heart of the British Isles - A Grand Tour - Tonight, the team take a tour of the Irish Sea, visiting every country in the British Isles. Neil Oliver learns about the inventions that were born on the Isle of Man, including the world's largest water wheel. Alice Roberts receives tips for surviving quicksand in Morecambe Bay, Mark Horton observes the remains of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's final work in Liverpool, and Nick Crane discovers why Anglesey is the site of some of Britain's biggest earthquakes. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) *New Series* G CC

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 expert investigates 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, English subtitles) G CC




10:05 PM Indie Sex: Censored - Since the earliest film images were created, sex and nudity have been part of cinema, and audiences have been both titillated and horrified by what they’ve seen. But who is to decide what is appropriate to show on screen? This episode examines how filmmakers, the film industry and special interest groups have attempted to both regulate and set free the images that filmmakers create and who gets to see them. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 3) (Rpt) MA (S,L,N) CC

11:20 PM Film: Female - A sensual, sultry and highly erotic series of short films directed by five of Japan’s most talented directors. Musical sequences between stories provide entertaining and quirky interludes. Directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, Ryuichi Hiroki, Suzuki Matsuo, Miwa Nishikawa and Shinya Tsukamoto, and stars Kyoko Hasegawa and Chihiro Otsuka. (In Japanese, English subtitles) (Fantasy) (2005) (Rpt) MA (S,A,V)

01:25 AM Entourage: The Bat Mitzvah - Vince does not hide his feelings for Mandy; Ari’s long lost partner turns up; and Ari’s daughter has her Bat Mitzvah while Drama and Turtle try to make the Bat Mitzvah work to their advantage. Stars Adrian Grenier, Jeremy Piven and Kevin Dillon. (From the US) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (L,D,S)

02:00 AM South Park: Major Boobage - The boys try to help Kenny kick the latest drug craze that has become a hit with schoolchildren across the nation - male cat urine can get one really high. Fox News covers the new craze, known as ‘cheesing’ and Kyle’s father, Gerald, goes on a crusade to ban cats. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,D) CC

02:25 AM South Park: Canada on Strike - The leader of the World Canadian Bureau takes the country into a long painful strike, demanding “some of that Internet money” from the other nations. The boys find themselves responsible for resolving the strike so they can see some new episodes of ‘Terrance & Phillip’. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S) CC


Saturday May 28th, 2011
















01:00 PM San Remo Song Festival 2011 - The inspiration for Eurovision, this popular Italian song contest has been running since 1951 and is held annually in Teatro Ariston in San Remo, Italy. This year’s event is hosted by Gianni Morandi, Belen Rodriguez and Elisabeth Cannalis. (In Italian, English subtitles) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Part 4 of 5) PG

03:00 PM Eye Over Prague - The Czech architect, Jan Kaplicky fled his homeland in

1968 and set up a practice in London. He became known for his futuristic and colourful constructions such as the Selfridges building in Birmingham. This program looks at his winning bid for the National Library in Prague, which despite its success received huge opposition from locals due to its octopus-like shape and bright gold and fuchsia colours which were considered totally unsuitable for Prague. (From the Czech Republic, in Czech and English, English subtitles) (Masterpiece) (Documentary) G


04:00 PM Eating Art: Selling Food - Why were market scenes so inspirational to painters? How did artists become involved in the birth of advertising? And what lies behind Warhol’s most iconic branded artwork? Restaurateur and art connoisseur Oliver Peyton investigates these questions and more. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG


05:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are?: Esther Rantzen - British journalist and television presenter Esther Rantzen believed her family history was a story of genteel middle class respectability, but there was one story of a ‘black sheep’ that had always intrigued her. Her investigation into this close family member uncovers a scandalous story of fraud, bigamy and murder. Esther is also keen to investigate the origins of her very unusual surname. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC


07:30 PM Monster Moves: Titanic Trains - An intrepid team race to rescue two rare Churchill steam Locomotives, hauling them 850 miles across Turkey before shipping them back to the UK. Saved from the scrapyard, these ancient engines were originally sent to Turkey by Winston Churchill. The locomotives are no longer able to run under their own steam, and too heavy to truck across Turkey’s mountainous roads. So the British team of steam enthusiasts have to hitch their way across Turkey on a series of freight trains. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 6) G CC

08:30 PM Iron Chef: Sweetfish - Join Takeshi Kagi, founder of the Gourmet Academy, and his Iron Chefs in the cook-off cult classic series. Each week one of the Iron Chefs is challenged by a guest chef. Their skills are put to the test and judged by a panel of gourmets. The ingredients are unconventional and the preparations sheer genius. (From Japan, English narration) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

09:20 PM RocKwiz: Ella Hooper & Dan Sultan - 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. Tonight, Dan Sultan joins Ella Hooper as RocKwiz celebrates its 100th episode in rocking style. Don’t miss this milestone episode from Australia’s original rock and roll quiz show. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

10:05 PM Murundak: Songs of Freedom - A feature-length documentary that journeys into the heart of Aboriginal protest music following The Black Arm Band, a gathering of some of Australia’s finest Indigenous musicians, as they take to the road with their songs of resistance and freedom. From the concert halls of the Sydney Opera House to remote Aboriginal communities of the Northern Territory, Murundak brings together pioneering singers including Archie Roach, Bart Willoughby and the late Ruby Hunter, and a stellar lineup of emerging Indigenous talent including Dan Sultan, Shellie Morris and Emma Donovan. (Commissioned by SBS, in English and Aboriginal) (Documentary) M CC


11:35 PM SOS: One Shoe Short - On a town camp in Alice Springs, a boy searches for a pair of shoes so he can go to school. (From Australia); Two Men - One man sees another man running towards him and ponders his motives. Winner, Best Short Film - Melbourne International Film Festival, 2009. (From Australia) G; Warbrick - London, 1889. The captain of the worn-out New Zealand Natives rugby team must inspire his side to play, or risk forfeiting the test match against England. (From New Zealand) PG; White Bread - In the lead-up to the 1988 Bicentenary celebrations, eight year-old Julian’s innocence and fascination with the Dreamtime propel him on a curious journey of self-discovery. (From Australia) (Rpt) PG; Two Cars, One Night - Two boys and a girl begin a tentative friendship as they wait for their parents in the parking lot of a motel bar. The first Maori-made film nominated for an Oscar in 2005. (From New Zealand) (Rpt) PG

12:35 AM Life’s a Zoo: Truth or Consequences - Take seven contestants, lock them in

a mansion, jam in elements of all your favourite reality shows then watch the fur and feathers fly as this bunch battle for 15 minutes of reality fame. Tonight, Dr. D will stop at nothing to keep his roughneck past from seeing the light of day. (From Canada) (Animated Comedy Series) M (S,D,L)

01:05 AM Drawn Together: Toot Goes Bollywood - Wooldoor hypnotises Foxxy to try to discover why she is so promiscuous, and Indians mistake Toot for the Great Talking Cow and take her to India. (From the US) (Animated comedy Series) (Rpt) MA (A,S) CC


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