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Program GuideWeek 18

Sunday April 29th, 2012

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) CC

11:00 AM Les Murray’s Football Feature - 2012 FA Cup: Semi-final highlights. (Sport)

12:00 PM UEFA Champions League Magazine Program - Highlights and news from the latest round of the UEFA Champions League. (Sport) CC

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

Sunday April 29th, 2012 02:00 PM World Superbike Championships 2012 - Highlights of Round 3 from Assen,

Netherlands. (Sport) CC

02:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English. CC

03:30 PM ADbc - History based quiz program hosted by Sam Pang. Today’s guests are Dr Ahmad Shboul, Dan Ilic, Meshel Laurie, and Professor Ann McGrath. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

04:00 PM Kick: Playing with Fire - Zoe Ventoura stars as twenty-something unemployed singer Miki who takes refuge at her parents’ house in Hope Street, Brunswick, Melbourne. Tonight, Miki freaks when she realises she’s pregnant to Joe’s brother, Ravi. Also stars Anh Do and George Kapiniaris. (Commissioned by SBS) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG CC

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 - The latest two wheel action from around the globe, including road and track cycling, mountain biking and BMX. Includes a mix of interviews, news and short features. Presented by Michael Tomalaris. (An SBS Sport Production) CC

06:00 PM Lyndey and Blair’s Taste of Greece: Inner Mani - Tonight, Blair takes a dip in a cold spring in the Mediterranean while Lyndey learns about fisherman’s soup. A visit to a local gypsy market the following morning offers the chance of roast pig for breakfast, which the duo devour, crackling and all. Later, they marvel at the spectacular Diros caves from a boat before heading to barren Vathia, an intact Maniot village where clan warfare was a way of life in the past. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food 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 Lost Worlds: Robinson Crusoe’s Treasure Island - A Chicago millionaire, an English professor of history and two German biologists recreate the age of pirate wars and empire-building. Tracing the events of 300 years ago on Robinson Crusoe Island, they search for 800 sacks of Spanish gold some say are still hidden. (From Germany, in English and German) (Documentary) G

08:30 PM Prophets of Science Fiction: Philip K. Dick - Literary genius, celebrated visionary, paranoid outcast: writer Philip K. Dick lived a life of ever-shifting realities straight from the pages of his mind-bending sci-fi stories. His books have inspired films like Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. His work confronts readers with a deceptively simple question: What is reality? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) PG CC

Sunday April 29th, 2012 09:20 PM Film: The Class - Teacher François is preparing for another school year at a racially

mixed inner-city high school in Paris. With his distinctive teaching style that mixes humour, interrogation and equal parts feigned and genuine exasperation, he has developed a workable approach to his volatile and often inattentive students. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2008. Directed by Laurent Cantet and stars François Bégaudeau, Agame Malembo-Emene and Angélica Sancio. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2008) M (L)

11:40 PM Film: American Visa - The story of school teacher Mario, a father so desperate to leave Bolivia and follow his only son to the USA, he turns to crime to get an American visa. Looks at the lengths some people will go to in search of the ‘American Dream’. Directed by Juan Carlos Valdivia and stars Demian Bichir and Kate Del Castillo. (From Bolivia and Mexico, in Spanish) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,L,N,V) CC

01:25 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Monday April 30th, 2012

05:00 AM Weatherwatch and Music - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

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: Delbaran - A haunting story of a young Afghan refugee who lives illegally in Iran. 14-year-old Kaim drifts to the Delbaran crossing on the Afghan-Iran border, where he finds work at a roadside coffee shop. Although at home in this small oasis of friendliness, the sounds of war can be heard close by, violent bandits prowl the roads, and opium is everywhere. Directed by Abolfazl Jalili and stars Akaim Alizadeh, Rahmatollah Ebrahimi and Ahmad Mahdavi. (From Iran, in Farsi) (Drama) (2001) (Rpt) PG

02:40 PM Spacefiles: Telescope: New Eyes on the Cosmos - New telescopes are producing remarkable images of the cosmos. (From the UK) (Short) (Rpt) G CC

Monday April 30th, 2012 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


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) CC

05:00 PM The Crew - Showcases the talents of young Australian video producers as they explore pressing youth issues. (From Australia) (Education) G CC

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. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC


07:30 PM Mythbusters: Location, Location, Location - In this special episode, the team reveal the inside scoop on the Mythbusters list of dangerous destinations. From Alameda to Africa, from the desert to the deep blue sea, the whole team celebrate their favourite locations in a warts and all fashion. Find out why are they banned from a certain quarry in California, and what location is so frightening that it keeps all the hosts awake at night. (From the US) (Documentary series) PG CC

08:30 PM Bite Me with Dr. Mike Leahy: Brazil - Virologist and explorer Dr. Mike Leahy is on a high-stakes mission to meet the deadliest creatures on the planet. In this episode Dr. Mike embarks on a mission to meet some of Brazil’s toughest inhabitants. From fire ants and invisible worms to vampire bats and the legendary candiru fish, Mike puts his body on the line to reveal what makes human hosts so attractive to these hungry critters. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) M (A) CC

Monday April 30th, 2012 09:30 PM Shameless - Karen and Connor return hoping to start fresh, but on a routine visit to her

psychiatric hospital Karen makes a shocking discovery. Frank's odyssey reaches its climax when he finally faces his deepest self and the sobering truth of his feelings for Libby. Sita is distraught when she fails her exams, but the offer of help from her lecturer Cromer comes with conditions. Motivated by lust, Carl steps in to help. Stars David Threlfall and Pauline McLynn. (From the UK) (Drama Series) MA (L,S) CC


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

12:00 AM SOS: The Door - A father desperately attempts to come to terms with the devastating effects of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Nominated Best Live Action Short Film, Academy Awards 2010. (From Ireland, in Russian) (Rpt) PG; Tell Your Children - The story of the 1945 January mass murders by the Arrow Cross on the banks of the Danube. (From Hungary, in German and Hungarian) (Class tba); Zero - Faced with constant prejudice and persecution, an oppressed zero walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life. Winner, Best Animation, LA Shorts Fest 2010. (From Australia) (Rpt) G; The Nail - Robert is an important man with big responsibilities until one day an accident blurs the boundaries between the man and the beast within. Jury special mention, Clermont Ferrand 2009. (From Iceland, in Icelandic) (Rpt) (MAV)

01:00 AM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

01:30 AM Welcome to Lagos - This series explores life at the sharp end of one of the most extreme urban environments in the world: Lagos, Nigeria. The final episode follows Esther, who lives with her husband Segun in a house they built themselves from cardboard, scrap wood and tarpaulin on the beach in central Lagos. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) (Rpt) M (L,S) CC


Tuesday May 1st, 2012
















01:00 PM Film: I Saw Ben Barka Get Killed - A captivating political thriller about the real-life disappearance and suspected murder of charismatic and radical Moroccan activist, Mehdi Ben Barka, in 1965. A cleverly made and highly intriguing film in the vein of Pulp Fiction. Directed by Serge Le Péron and Saïd Smihi, and stars Charles Berling, Simon Abkarian and Jean-Pierre Leaud. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (V,A,L)

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 May 1st, 2012 03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, 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: Indian School: Hinglish - Looks at the emphasis on learning English in Indian schools. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From the UK, in English and Marathi) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are?: Michael O’Loughlin - Aboriginal footballer Michael O’Loughlin returns to Adelaide to trace his family bloodlines. His mother’s maternal line stretches back before white settlement to his great, great, great grandmother, Kudnarto, a Kaurna woman. Michaels discovers that Kudnarto’s husband was a white settler and that their marriage made history! On his father’s side, a family legend connects him to Australia’s fifty dollar bill. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary Series) (Final) G CC

08:30 PM Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. Tonight Insight looks at why more children are abducted by a parent each year in Australia than by a stranger, and whether the laws need to be toughened up. (An SBS Production) CC

09:30 PM Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) CC


11:05 PM Film: Journey from the Fall - Inspired by the true stories of Vietnamese refugees who fled their country after the fall of Saigon, and those who were forced to stay behind. 1975 marked the end of Vietnam’s civil war and the start of a mass exodus of refugees. Imprisoned in a Communist re-education camp, Long Nguyen urges his family to escape by boat without him. Directed by Ham Tran and stars Kieu Chinh, Diem Lien and Long

Nguyen. (From the US, in Vietnamese) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (V,A) CC

Tuesday May 1st, 2012 01:25 AM Film: The Wedding Song - In 1942, the Nazi occupation of Tunisia strains the bonds of

friendship between a Muslim woman and a Sephardic Jewess who are both preparing for their marriages. Despite their differences, the pair cling to each other. Directed by Karin Albou and stars Lizzie Brocheré, Olympe Borval and Najib Oudghiri. (From France, in French, Arabic and German) (Drama) (2008) (Rpt) MA (A,N)


Wednesday May 2nd, 2012
















01:00 PM Insight - Australian current affairs forum program, presented by Jenny Brockie. This week Insight looks at why more children are abducted by a parent each year in Australia than by a stranger, and whether the laws need to be toughened up. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

02:00 PM Dateline - International current affairs hosted by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC


Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 03:30 PM Al Jazeera News - News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in

English. CC



05:30 PM Global Village: Hassan Bai’ake - Hassan Bai’ake is one of the last eagle tamers of central Asia. He hunts for rabbits, foxes and wolves in the majestic wilderness of Kyrgyzstan with his golden eagle. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and Kyrgyz) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Wildest India: Ganges: River of Life - India is an exotic land of iconic wildlife, secret locations, epic terrains and colourful beauty. From the snow-capped Himalayas and mighty Ganges to the lost world of the north-east, this five part series celebrates India’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife. This episode features the River Ganges, lifeblood of India, which carves out a dramatic path as it flows right across the subcontinent. (From the Netherlands, in English) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 5) G CC

08:30 PM World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Peru - Adventurer Ben Fogle and comedian Hugh Dennis drive a historic route from the Peruvian Andes to the depths of the Amazon, along roads built for those intending to conquer and exploit the natural wealth of Peru's rainforest. It's a rollercoaster ride of 600 metre drops and hairpin bends on one-lane dirt roads, stretching from mountains high above the clouds to the muddy, humid trails of the jungle. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) M (L)

09:35 PM Civilisation: Is the West History?: Consumerism - In this six-part series, historian Niall Ferguson looks at why the West has dominated the rest of the world for so long and asks whether the days of Western ascendancy are coming to an end. Most of the world has embraced the Western way of shopping and dressing. Only the Muslim world, for the most part, has resisted. But can the burkha hold out against the big global brands? (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 5 of 6) PG CC

Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 10:30 PM World News Australia - Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and

international news stories of the day in Australia’s only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC

11:00 PM Film: Maria Full of Grace - 17-year-old Maria lives with three generations of her family in

a cramped house in rural Colombia. The offer of a lucrative job, becoming a drug ‘mule’, changes the course of her life, as Maria is transported into the risky and ruthless world of international drug trafficking. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress (Catalina Sandino Moreno). Directed by Joshua Marston and also stars Yenny Paola Vega and Guilied Lopez. (From Columbia, in Spanish) (Drama) (2003) (Rpt) M (D,L,A)

12:50 AM Film: Looking for Cheyenne - A bittersweet love story about two women whose dramatically different lifestyles keep them apart, despite their burning desire to be together. A sweetly observed tale of love and longing. Written and directed by Valérie Minetto and stars Mila Dekker, Aurélia Petit and Malik Zidi. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,L,N)


Thursday May 3rd, 2012
















01:00 PM The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Maeve gets an old family recipe from a famous Broome clan - the singing Pigram Brothers. Meanwhile, Joanna meets ‘the snail lady’, Sonya Begg from Orange NSW, and hangs out with local chef Simmon Hawke, who cooks snails Italian style. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

01:30 PM Money: Why do We Take Risks? - In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, this program explores why mainstream economists failed to predict the crash of 2008 and why we so often make irrational financial decisions ourselves, revealing how our emotions interfere with our decision-making. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) G CC

Thursday May 3rd, 2012

02:30 PM Here Comes the Neighbourhood - This series aims to celebrate the similarities and values that are shared by many communities living in multicultural Australia. Host Pria Viswalingam highlights this diversity with personal interviews and vignettes from suburbs all over the country. (An SBS Production) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC





05:30 PM Global Village: Masada - Masada, on the Dead Sea shore, has a history that dates back to the times of King Herod, and has come to symbolise a heroic Jewish past. (From Germany, in German) (Rpt) G CC; Aksum - The former capital of Ethiopia epitomises the national consciousness of the country, and is home to the 14th century manuscript epic, The Glory of the Kings. Presented by Silvio Rivier (From Germany, in German) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Food Safari: Persian - Food Safari enters the saffron-scented realm of Persian food - one of the most ancient cuisines on earth - to discover the secrets to cooking tender kebabs, how the rosewater iced dessert faloodeh is made, and why the Persian rice dish zereshk polow is so adored. Hosted by Maeve O’Maera. (Commissioned by SBS) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 08:00 PM How to Cook Like Heston: Potato - Surely there is more to spuds than mashing, boiling

or roasting? This week Heston challenges the way we cook the humble spud, taking us through a radical compendium of tips and techniques to transform our Maris Pipers into a mouth-watering main course - from his legendary Triple Cooked Chips to Potato Donuts, Potato Skin Jam and the perfect mash. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Final) (Class tba) CC

08:30 PM Heston’s Feasts: Victorian - Renowned UK chef Heston Blumenthal heads back in time to recreate famous period dishes for the ultimate 21st century banquets. In this first episode, Heston cooks up extreme edibles inspired by the Victorians for his celebrity guests Jemma Redgrave, Dawn Porter, Rageh Omaar, Richard Bacon, Toby Young and Kathy Lette. On the menu are insects, a hallucinogenic jelly and a crazy concoction straight from the pages of Alice in Wonderland. (From the UK) (Food Series) (Rpt) M (S) CC

09:30 PM The Family UK: Daddy likes his Potatoes - Until now Tejind has been silent on the topic of girlfriends, but with his parents looking for a bride for the 'baby' of the house, he comes clean on a night out. The family also gear up for Fathers' Day, but for Shay and Sarbjit this brings tears as they remember their own fathers, who are no longer alive. Without her dad, Shay hopes she might be able to make peace with her mother before the wedding. (From the UK, in English and Hindi) (Documentary Series) PG CC


11:00 PM Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel - An intimate look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire, Hugh Hefner. With humour and insight, Hefner’s fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists are explored through rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who’s who of 20th Century American pop culture. From Oscar-winning director Brigitte Berman. (From Canada) (Documentary) (Class tba)

01:10 AM Dave in the Life: Pensioner - Twenty-something Brisbanite Dave Zwolenski decides to see how a pensioner gets through the day. Is it possible to live on the old age pension? Are pensioners battlers or whingers? Dave moves into a retirement village, tries to live on the old age pension and discovers some of the real challenges facing our ageing society. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) M (L) CC

01:40 AM Film: A World Without Thieves - A young couple who make stealing their way of life meet a young boy on a train who is bringing his savings home, and naively believes he lives in a world without crime. They find themselves protecting him from a gang of ruthless thieves. Directed by Feng Xiaogang and stars Andy Lau, Rene Liu and Ge You. (From China, in Mandarin) (Action Adventure) (2004) (Rpt) M (V,A)

Thursday May 3rd, 2012 03:40 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 May 4th, 2012
















01:00 PM The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia - Joanna goes on a fishing trip with the sea cucumber divers of the Far North, and Maeve meets the most passionate eggplant grower ever in Carnavon WA. (An SBS Production) (Food Series) (Rpt) G CC

01:30 PM Rituals: Around the World in 80 Faiths: Australasia and Indonesia - Every day, around the world, strange and unusual rituals take place. The charismatic vicar Pete Owen Jones travels the world to explore the bizarre and sometimes dangerous rituals practised by some of the world’s religions and tribes. (From the UK, in English and Bislama) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC

02:30 PM Living Black - Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. (An SBS Production) (Rpt) CC

Friday May 4th, 2012 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




05:30 PM Global Village: Oman - Oman is well-known for its rich landscape and the hospitality of its people. In the heart of the Hajar Mountains nestle many villages. The local irrigation system, on which the survival of these isolated villages depends, was introduced by the Persians more than 4,000 years ago. Presented by Silvio Rivier. (From France, in English and French) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC



07:30 PM Coast: Rosyth to Hull - In Tyneside, Neil Oliver challenges the women of Cullercoats to drag a heavy lifeboat over miles of headland in an effort to re-create a rescue carried out by their ancestors nearly 150 years previously. Mark Horton visits Lindisfarne to relive the first Viking raid on British shores, and Dick Strawbridge meets riveters who were responsible for building some of the North East’s characteristic cargo ships. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

08:35 PM Titanic: The Mission: Safety - Four modern day engineers attempt to rebuild sections of the Titanic, using the tools and techniques of the early twentieth century. In the final episode of the series the engineers explore the safety features on board the Titanic and the heroic efforts of the engine room staff who gave their lives in a desperate bid to help evacuate the sinking ship and summon help. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Final) G CC

Friday May 4th, 2012 09:30 PM As It Happened: The Long March to Freedom: Captivity - This three-part series tells,

for the first time, the story of the thousands of British, American and Commonwealth POWs who were forced to march from Poland to Germany in the winter of 1945, to evade the advancing Soviet army. Survivors recall their experiences, which range from the desperation of marching long hours in frozen conditions to the joy at the moment of liberation. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 3) PG CC


11:00 PM Film: A Frozen Flower - A lush historical drama set in Korea’s Koryo dynasty, and centred on the relationship between a homosexual king and his bodyguard. When the king is unable to father a male heir to the throne with his wife, he tasks his long-time gay lover with the job. A love triangle ensues that threatens a bloody resolution. Directed by Ha Yu and stars Jin-mo Ju, Ji-hyo Song and In-seong Jo. (From South Korea, in Korean) (Drama) (2007) MAV (S,V)

01:25 AM Film: Kurt Wallander: The Container Lorry - A semi-trailer is found dumped near a lake in the south of Sweden, and when Linda goes out to investigate, she discovers a container full of dead people, and one crying baby. The investigation leads Kurt Wallander and his team to a convent where the nuns have been assisting illegal refugees into Sweden via Poland. Directed by Anders Engstrom and stars Kirster Henriksson, Johanna Sallstrom and Ola Rapace. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (L,V) CC


Saturday May 5th, 2012
















01:00 PM San Remo Song Festival - The inspiration for Eurovision, the San Remo Song Festival is a popular Italian music event that has been held annually in San Remo since 1951. (From Italy, in Italian) (Masterpiece) (Part 1 of 5) PG

02:45 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

02:50 PM Kathleen Ferrier - The English contralto, Kathleen Ferrier, had one of the most distinctive voices of the twentieth century, and her musical legacy, as well as her reputation, endures today. Newly released archives, diaries and photographs invite us into the compelling private story of a very modern, romantic woman, at odds with the

mores of her time. (From France, in English) (Masterpiece) (Class tba)

Saturday May 5th, 2012

03:55 PM James Rhodes: Piano Man: Beethoven: Waldstein - With a very troubled life behind him, James Rhodes is not your typical concert pianist. In this seven-part series, James plays the music of his favourite composers. In the first episode, James plays Beethoven’s ‘Waldstein’, written soon after the composer had emerged from depression after realising he was incurably deaf. (From the UK) (Masterpiece) (Arts) (Rpt) PG


05:30 PM Frank Sinatra Sings - This documentary brings together archival footage of performances by the eternally-charming Frank Sinatra, from television, live concerts and studio recordings. Narrated by Frank’s daughter, Tina Sinatra. (From the US) (Documentary) (Class tba) 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 Richard Hammond’s Engineering Connections: Burj Al Arab - Richard Hammond explores the design secrets of the world's tallest and most distinctively shaped hotel, the 320-metre-high Burj Al Arab, which is located on a custom-built island off the shore of Dubai. He discovers how engineers tackled the challenges of building a steel structure in the desert heat and protecting the island from wave damage, and learns how a component from a camera flash helps prevent fires in the hotel's rooms. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

08:30 PM RocKwiz: Vanessa Amorosi & Ashley Naylor - Aussie rock/pop darling Vanessa Amorosi and vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the Australian mod/pop group Even, Ashley Naylor take on the RocKwiz challenge this week. Hosted by Julia Zemiro. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) PG CC

09:15 PM Film: Sunshine Cleaning - In order to raise the tuition to send her drop-out son to private school, Rose starts an unusual business with her slacker sister Norah - cleaning up after death. A poignant and bittersweet film, about respect, love and clearing up body parts. Directed by Christine Jeffs and stars Amy Adams, Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin. (From the US) (Comedy) (2008) M (A,S,L) CC

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

11:00 PM Shintaro! - Looks at the 1960s cross-cultural TV sensation that was ‘The Samurai’. Every afternoon after school ‘The Samurai’ left an indelible impression on the children of the sixties. Imported from Japan, dubbed into American English, it was a smash hit,

astonishing broadcasters, advertisers, the press and critics alike. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (L) CC

Saturday May 5th, 2012 12:00 AM South Park: The Early Years: Halloween: Pink Eye - Zombies take over South Park

after a space accident on Halloween. The kids investigate and realise that Worcestershire sauce is to blame. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S)

12:30 AM South Park: The Early Years: An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig - A genetic engineer

creates a monster using a sample of Stan’s blood. Meanwhile Cartman and company attempt to create a pot-belly elephant house pet. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A) CC

01:00 AM FA Cup Final 2012 - Live from Wembley Stadium, London. (Sport)


SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY SCHEDULE

11:00 PM Shintaro! - Looks at the 1960s cross-cultural TV sensation that was ‘The Samurai’. Every afternoon after school ‘The Samurai’ left an indelible impression on the children of the sixties. Imported from Japan, dubbed into American English, it was a smash hit, astonishing broadcasters, advertisers, the press and critics alike. (Commissioned by SBS) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (L) CC

12:00 AM South Park: The Early Years: Halloween: Pink Eye - Zombies take over South Park after a space accident on Halloween. The kids investigate and realise that Worcestershire sauce is to blame. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Rpt) M (A,S)

12:30 AM FA Cup Final 2012 - Live from Wembley Stadium, London. (Sport)


WESTERN AUSTRALIA SCHEDULE

11:00 PM FA Cup Final 2012 - Live from Wembley Stadium, London. (Sport)

02:45 AM Weatherwatch Overnight - A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the

latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

Documents

tvtonight.com.au€¦ · Web viewProgram Guide. Week 18 . Sunday April 29th, 2012. 05:00 AM Latin American News - News via satellite from Television National de Chile, in Spanish,