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Program GuideWeek 51

Sunday December 11th, 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. Along the way, Leandro shows us some unique and amazing celebrations as he partakes in local rituals set around the festivities of each culture. (From Argentina, in Spanish) (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 stop, 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. (From Italy, in Italian) (Food Series) G

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) (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) (Entertainment Series) G


08:30 PM Bear Grylls’ Escape to the Legion - The recruits are halfway through the course, but three of them have already dropped out, and the medics are barely keeping the rest on their feet. Bear does his utmost to keep spirits up, but a shock departure deals a blow to the group’s morale. However, just when the volunteers seem unable to take any more punishment, their training enters a new phase that sheds light on another side of life as a Foreign Legionnaire. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 3 of 4) (Rpt) M (L,A)

09:30 PM Film: The Mystery of the Yellow Room - Based on a novel by the author of The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Leroux, this is an old-fashioned murder mystery set in the early 1900s. An investigative journalist applies his detective skills to solve the mysterious attempted murder of a young lady. Directed by Bruno Podalydes and stars Denis Podalydes, Jean-Noel Broute and Sabine Azema. (From France, in French) (Mystery/Crime) (2003) (Rpt) M (V)

11:35 PM Film: Darling - The tragic and comic tale of beautiful and self-absorbed Eva, who cheats on her boyfriend. This becomes the starting point of her slow but relentless descent and a surprising, but doomed friendship. Winner of the Best Film award at the 2007 Gothenburg Film Festival. Written and directed by Johan Kling, and stars Michelle Meadows, Tanja Lorentzon and Michael Segerstrom. (From Sweden, in Swedish) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) M (L,S) CC

01:15 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 12th, 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.


06:40 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.



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 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

06:30 PM Chef at Home: South America - In this series, chef Rodrigo Cascón approaches regular people in the supermarket, checks out what they are planning for dinner, then goes back to their home to help them cook it. After getting up to speed on their culinary habits, Rodrigo helps them improve whatever they’re planning to serve that night. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Food Series) G

07:00 PM Peta Unplugged in Marrakech: Herbs - Chef Peta Mathias guides a group of gastro-nomads on a culinary and cultural tour of Marrakech and its exotic surrounds. In this episode, the gastro-nomads plunge into the melee of a country market. Peta learns the secret behind the perfect pot of mint tea, and visits a rural sanctuary for a lesson in Moroccan herbs and Argan oil. Later in her kitchen, Peta prepares some herbaceous Moroccan salads. (From New Zealand) (Food Series) (Final) G

07:30 PM The Truth About Cigarettes - Today, 1.1 billion people will smoke a cigarette, 40,000

people will embark on their first day of kicking the habit, 12,500 kids will try their first cigarette and 370 smokers will be diagnosed with lung cancer. This film teases apart perhaps the strangest affair we’ve ever had - our love/hate relationship with the cigarette. (From the UK) (Documentary) (Rpt) PG

08:30 PM Underwater Dream Machine - Throughout his life, American Peter Robbins has cultivated a passion for submarines. As an engineer, he is fascinated by the precision of Germany’s U-boat technology. As an entrepreneur, he is intrigued by the prospect of underwater tourism. The program follows Peter Robbins as he embarks on a ten-year odyssey to create his own million-dollar underwater vessel from scratch and explore the sunken wrecks of German U-boats. (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: Empire of Passion - Set in rural Japan at the turn of the century. When the wife of an elderly rickshaw driver begins an affair with a newly discharged soldier, they successfully plot to murder the husband - but their lives begin to disintegrate when his ghost appears. Directed by Nagisa Oshima and stars Tatsuya Fuji, Takahiro Tamura and Kazuko Yoshiyuki. (From Japan, in Japanese) (Horror) (1978) (Rpt) MAV (S,V)


Tuesday December 13th, 2011

























06:00 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

06:30 PM Chef at Home: South America - In this series, chef Rodrigo Cascón approaches regular people in the supermarket, checks out what they are planning for dinner, then goes back to their home to help them cook it. After getting up to speed on their culinary habits, Rodrigo helps them improve whatever they’re planning to serve that night. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:00 PM Taste Takes Off: Northern India - Chef Peta Mathias’ first stop is the gateway to Rajasthan, the Muslim heart of India, Old Delhi. The Muslims arrived in the 16th century and made a lasting impact on the culture of India, particularly its cuisine. They used liberal amounts of cream and ghee in their dishes; they added yoghurt raisins and spices and introduced elaborate rice dishes like biryanis and pulaos. (From New Zealand) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:30 PM Lost Worlds: The Empire of the Mongols: The Heritage of Genghis Khan - This episode starts in 1254 AD, following the heirs of Genghis Khan and their way of life, seen through the eyes of Flemish Franciscan monk William Rubruck. Rubruck travelled over 4,000 kilometres in the hope of converting the Mongols to Christianity. While he did not achieve his goal, he left a lively, carefully observed record of his travels. (From Germany, in German and Mongolian) (Documentary Series) (Part 2 of 2) (Rpt) G

08:30 PM As It Happened: The Children’s Odyssey - The little-known story of a group of Polish Jewish children, mainly orphans, who made a wartime odyssey from Europe to Palestine. When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, more than 300,000 Jews fled eastward, among them thousands of children. After imprisonment by the Soviets, the Jewish orphans were released in 1941 and allowed to accompany Polish soldiers on a long and arduous journey to Tehran. From there they struggled on to Palestine, arriving in 1943. (From Germany, in English and Hebrew) (Documentary) (Rpt) M (A) CC


09:30 PM Film: Les Choristes - A teacher sets up a choir in a boarding school for difficult boys in post World War II France, with surprising results. But he faces an uphill struggle convincing the sadistic headmaster that kindness and music work better than corporal punishment. Directed by Christophe Barratier and stars Gerard Jugnot, Francois Berleand and Jean-Baptiste Maunier. (From France, in French) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) M (L,S)

11:15 PM Film: Yes Nurse! No Nurse! - Welcome to nurse Klivia’s Amsterdam rest home where a cheery bunch of elderly eccentrics are spending the autumn of their days. Meanwhile, their bad-tempered neighbour will do anything to shut the facility down forever. Based on the popular 1960’s Dutch television series, this is a candy-coloured musical comedy. Nominated for the Golden Bear at Berlin in 2003. Directed by Pieter Kramer and stars Loes Luca, Tjitske Reidinga and Waldemar Torenstra. (From the Netherlands, in Dutch) (Musical Comedy) (2002) (Rpt) G


Wednesday December 14th, 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 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


07:00 PM Taste Takes Off: Yorkshire - Tonight, chef Peta Mathias heads for North Yorkshire which is famed for its wild moors and beautiful dales, and as for the food, she’s discovered it's every bit as magnificent the scenery. On the way, there is mouth watering pork pies, Michelin star cuisine, rich Yorkshire brack and the best fish and chips in all of England. (From New Zealand) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:30 PM Inspector Rex: Happy Birthday - Iris, a young woman, and her two accomplices plan to rob a jewellery shop, but everything goes terribly wrong. The jeweller is shot dead and Niki is taken hostage. Luckily, Rex is in the right place at the right time. Stars Alexander Pschill, Elke Winkens and Martin Weinek. (From Austria, in German) (Drama Series) (Rpt) PG

08:30 PM The Killing - Sarah Lund cancels her trip to Sweden and Meyer is not happy to have her back. Meanwhile, the police hone in on the teacher, Kemal, as their main suspect and Troels Hartmann is in danger of being demoted because he won’t suspend Kemal. Stars Sofie Grabol, Soren Malling and Bjarne Henriksen. (From Denmark, in Danish) (Drama Series) (Rpt) M (L,A)


09:35 PM Film: Eastern Plays - Two estranged brothers struggle to cope with the bleak reality of post-communist Bulgaria trapped between racist violence, drug and alcohol addiction and the desperate search for love and a meaning to their lives. A sensitively observed portrait of the violent racial strife in present day Bulgaria. Winner of the Grand Prix Award at the 2009 Warsaw International Film Festival. Directed by Kamen Kalev and stars Christo Christov, Ovanes Torosian and Saadet Aksoy. (From Bulgaria, in Bulgarian, English and Turkish) (Drama) (2008) M (A,V,D,L)

11:10 PM Film: The Murmuring Coast - It is the 1960s and Evita arrives in Mozambique from Portugal to marry, but discovers that her husband’s once liberal views have changed and he is now committed to a dying colonial empire. Nominated for four Portuguese Golden Globes in 2005. Written and directed by Margarida Cardoso and stars Beatriz Batarda, Luís Sarmento and Filipe Duarte. (From Portugal, in Portuguese) (Drama) (2004) (Rpt) M (A,N,V)


Thursday December 15th, 2011

























06:00 PM Global Village: French Coastlines: Hyères to Menton - From above and on the ground, this 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) (Rpt) G CC


07:00 PM Taste Takes Off: Western Australia - Tonight, chef Peta Mathias heads for Perth, the world's most isolated city. But as she discovers, it's worth the trek. Perth has all the essential ingredients: fabulous beaches, bustling markets, a vibrant nightlife and it's the launch pad to two of Australia's top wine and food destinations. (From New Zealand) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:30 PM Trails from the East: The Balkans - Europe’s Blind Spot - Tonight's train journey

travels from Istanbul, through Sofia, Zagreb, and Munich back to Amsterdam. On board the train, passengers talk about migration and a united Europe. The European dream is alive everywhere. At the same time there is insecurity about joining the EU and the price one will have to pay. What should Europe do with Turkey and the Balkans? And what do Turkey and the Balkans want? (From the Netherlands, in English, Serbian, Greek, Albanian and Macedonian) (Documentary Series) (Final) PG

08:30 PM UEFA Europa League - Coverage of a Matchday 6 game; details to be announced. (Sport)

10:00 PM Film: Volver - Raimunda, her teenage daughter and her hairdresser sister Sole are

coping as best they can since the death of their mother and also their grandmother who died, along with her husband, in a mysterious fire. However, all is not as it seems in their village, and unresolved matters within the family bubble to the surface. Nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2006. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar and stars Penélope Cruz, Carmen Maura and Lola Dueñas. (From Spain, in Spanish) (Drama) (2006) (Rpt) M (A,D,S)


12:05 AM Film: Carnage - An intriguing tale of everyday chance and coincidence. After a bull is killed in a bull-ring in southern Spain, having gored a matador, its body parts make their way to various recipients across France and Spain whose lives become inextricably linked. Directed by Delphine Gleize and stars Chiara Mastroianni, Angela Molina and Clovis Cornillac. (From France, in French and Spanish) (Drama) (2002) (Rpt) M (A,L)


Friday December 16th, 2011

























06:00 PM Global Village: French Coastlines: Hyères to Menton - From above and on the ground, this 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) (Rpt) G CC


07:00 PM Taste Takes Off: Crete - In this episode, chef Peta Mathias travels to Rethymno, north western Crete where, if you make the effort, it's easy to escape the burgers and souvlaki of rampant tourism and discover a world where the trilogy of Greece's culinary tradition: olive oil, wine and bread, has remained intact for 5000 years. (From New Zealand) (Food Series) (Rpt) PG

07:30 PM Brick City: Circus - A look at the immense challenges facing the city of Newark, New

Jersey and its outspoken mayor, Cory Booker. For the first time in more than 50 years, the Barnum Bailey and Ringling Brothers circus comes to Newark, an event that is a testament to the city's increased viability and improving public profile. Meanwhile, Police Director McCarthy's efforts to change Newark's policing methods have begun encroaching on areas traditionally overseen by the Chief of Police. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Part 4 of 5) PG

08:30 PM The Staircase: A Prosecution Trickery - An award-winning series that follows a criminal case from its beginning, right through the trial to the final verdict. The defence is hard hit: the new autopsy of Elisabeth Ratliff concludes that she was murdered. The defendant, Michael Peterson, cries out that it’s a conspiracy, pointing to the fact that he had even adopted Elisabeth Ratliff’s two girls, Margaret and Martha, who were orphaned. He is now accused of having murdered their biological mother as well as the mother who raised them. (From the US) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) M (V,L,A) CC


09:30 PM Film: Connected - Director Benny Chan draws inspiration from the 2004 Hollywood thriller Cellular for this tense tale of a man who receives a frantic phone call from a young woman who has been kidnapped by a gang of corrupt Interpol agents. Unable to get the police involved, he decides to risk everything to help save the women and her young daughter. Nominated for five Hong Kong Film Awards in 2009. Stars Louis Koo, Barbie Hsu and Nick Cheung. (From China, in Mandarin and Cantonese) (Thriller) (2008) (Class tba)

11:30 PM Film: 13 - A man gets involved in a deadly reality game in which he must accomplish 13

increasingly bizarre and violent tasks. With prize money of 100 million baht, he has to win all 13 games, but the game will stop if he loses any game. Directed by Chukiat Sakveerakul and stars Krissada Sukosol Clapp, Achita Sikamana and Sarunyu Wongkrachang. (From Thailand, in Thai) (Thriller) (2007) (Rpt) MAV (V,A)


Saturday December 17th, 2011

























06:00 PM A Fork in the Road: Japan - Pria visits Omori, which lies on the south west coast of Japan. Omori is an old silver town where some Japanese are returning - to get back to nature and escape the pressures of city life. (An SBS Production, in Japanese and English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

06:30 PM Food Trip with Todd English: New York City - Join chef and restaurateur Todd English as he travels the globe visiting exotic locations and collecting culinary ideas and inspiration. In this episode, Todd takes us through the history and traditions of Jewish cooking in New York. Later, with the help of the Chef de Cuisine at the Olives Restaurant, Todd prepares a pastrami and smoked salmon dish. (From the US) (Food Series) (Rpt) G

07:00 PM UEFA Europa League - Coverage of a Matchday 6 game; details to be announced. (Sport)

08:30 PM Jerome Robbins’ NY Export: Opus Jazz - An ensemble cast from the New York City

ballet performs an updated, and dramatically scripted version of Jerome Robbins’ 1958 ‘ballet in sneakers’ against a backdrop of urban New York settings. The addition of a plotline, multi-camera photography and jump-cut editing, brings this cool, energetic dance piece up-to-date in a startling fashion. (From the US) (Dance) (Rpt) G

09:20 PM A Ballet in Sneakers: Jerome Robbins and Opus Jazz - Following the New York City ballet’s performance of Jerome Robbins’ 1958 ‘ballet in sneakers’, this short documentary charts the progression of the latest production and looks back at how the original performances wowed audiences around the world. (From the US) (Documentary) (Rpt) G

09:35 PM Film: The Bridesmaid - Adapted from a Ruth Rendell novel, The Bridesmaid is a dark and sinister psychological thriller. A hard-working young man meets and falls in love with his sister’s bridesmaid. He soon finds out how disturbed she really is. Directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Benoît Magimel, Laura Smet and Aurore Clément. (From France, in French) (Thriller) (2004) (Rpt) M (S,A)

11:30 PM Film: Black Ice - On her 40th birthday, Saara finds out that her husband Leo is having an affair with a younger woman, Tuuli. Instead of revealing her true identity, Saara pretends to be someone else and makes friends with Tuuli. At the same time she is planning the best way to take revenge on her husband and his lover. Winner of five Finnish 2008 Jussi awards. Directed by Petri Kotwica and stars Outi Maenpaa, Ria Kataja and Martti Suosalo. (From Finland, in Finnish) (Drama) (2007) (Rpt) MA (S,L,A,N) CC

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