SBS welcomes Lunar New Year with vibrant content showcasing festivity, flavour and family
SBS is celebrating the Year of the Snake across its multilingual network, bringing entertainment, documentaries, competitions, food odysseys, music, teaching resources, community events and a special SBS On Demand collection, free and available to all Australians.
Mark your calendars – the SBS network is spreading Lunar New Year joy in 25 languages*, with an extensive and curated selection of audio, TV and digital content across 10 weeks from 5 January to 14 March, including global titles in a free, captivating Lunar New Year collection on SBS On Demand.
SBS Managing Director, James Taylor said: “The SBS network continues to be the Australian destination for cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year, and it’s a privilege to play a role in communicating the importance of this event celebrated by two billion people around the world, including many Australians.
“Being uniquely positioned to share cultural knowledge and promote understanding to connect all Australians, SBS has developed a diverse, multi-platform Lunar New Year content offering across 25 languages. We will also support celebrations at 24 community events right across Australia.
“2025 is a special year, with SBS marking its 50th anniversary of reflecting the real Australia and recognising the contribution of diverse cultures to the fabric of Australian society, which includes the wonderful Lunar New Year celebrations.”
To help Australians celebrate, SBS’s Lunar New Year Festival Guide will provide a comprehensive list of celebratory events including those supported by SBS. Partnering with 24 community and government organisations, SBS will be a part of celebrations across Australia including with the Cairns & District Chinese Association Inc., Chinatown Adelaide, Eastwood Koreatown, and the Vietnamese Community Association.
SBS Audio’s language programs will feature a multilingual explainer video on the significance of the Year of the Snake and a collection of childhood Lunar New Year memories, plus a range of stories which include:
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SBS Cantonese report on what you might not know about snakes, including explaining the Indigenous creation story of the Rainbow Serpent;
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SBS Filipino look at celebrations after loss with a Filipino-Chinese migrant preparing to mark her first year without her mother;
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SBS Indonesian cover the key Feng Shui elements predicted to shape the Year of the Snake;
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SBS Japanese look into how Japanese people dress to impress at new year celebrations;
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SBS Khmer speak to young Cambodian-Australians about their festive traditions;
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SBS Korean look at celebrations with elders in care;
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SBS Mandarin meet three siblings from Bendigo returning to their ancestral home in Jiangmen, Guangdong, China;
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SBS Mongolian explore how those who miss Mongolian traditions creatively adapt to keep the spirit of Lunar New Year alive;
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SBS Nepali dive into the annual festival of Nag Puja where snakes are worshipped;
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SBS Thai re-discover traditions in Australia as a Chinese-Thai; and
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SBS Vietnamese report on how two Australian-born Vietnamese people in their thirties celebrate Tet.
On SBS Audio’s SBS PopAsia, Australians can bring their Lunar New Year party to life on Wednesday 29 January with a playlist of top hits from Asia from 5pm to 10pm AEDT.
On television, SBS will be taking Australians across Asia to discover ancient civilisations and food, kicking off with Asia’s Ancient Civilisations: Kingdoms of the East (Season 1) with historian Peter Lee and Destination Flavour China (Season 1) with celebrity chef, writer and SBS broadcaster, Adam Liaw. Explore food from a Confucian lens with Confucius Was a Foodie alongside celebrity chef Christine Cushing, and experience China’s performing arts, from virtual hologram singers to Peking Opera superstars, on China On Stage. Take in spectacular landscapes of Vietnam and Malaysia in Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles, and join beloved Australian personalities: John Safran, the late stand-up comedian Cal Wilson and SBS’s own Adam Liaw on Who The Bloody Hell Are We?
Tune into love and romance on SBS Viceland, with the cultural dating phenomenon If You Are The One (Season 15) where singles buzz-in to find love, and learn more about finding love in China in the documentary, Love and Sex in China. See China differently through the cinematic documentary Ascension, capturing the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream” and then join Ash Dykes as he travels across one of the world’s most iconic landmarks in The Great Wall with Ash Dykes. For movie night, catch Hollywood’s The Farewell and star-studded feature films The Flowers of War and So Close.
To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake, SBS World Movies is showcasing the best of Asian cinema: South Korean drama film Broker staring Kang-ho Song, best known for his leading role in Parasite; Singaporean drama Wet Season directed by award-winning director Anthony Chen; Hong Kong legal drama A Guilty Conscience which won Best Film at the Hong Kong Film Awards; and Chinese comedy-action film Too Cool to Kill. Be mesmerised by fast-moving action with the best of the best in martial arts: Dennis To in Ip Man: Kung Fu Master; Donnie Yen in Seven Swords; Jet Li in Hero; and Bruce Lee in The Big Boss.
SBS Food has a feast for the eyes and taste buds this Lunar New Year. Meet Singapore’s local hawker heroes in Food Tales, and follow two food enthusiasts as they travel through China on Foodwise, savouring iconic dishes and uncovering the cultural tapestry that binds them. Audiences can discover the delicacies of Taiwan in Have You Eaten Yet? Tasting Taiwan with inspirational master chefs creating Taiwan’s most popular dishes. Finally, learn more about the history of the colourful, bite-sized Asian snack, kueh, with Southeast Asia on a Plate: Kueh. Follow SBS Food on social media for a tour of taste buds, guided by chefs preparing family feasts and sharing memories of Lunar New Years past.
SBS On Demand’s Lunar New Year collection celebrating the Year of the Snake will showcase films, series and documentaries from around the globe and from home, including stylish Malaysian thriller Fly By Night; Vietnamese drama I nside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, winner of the prestigious Camera d’Or for best first film at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival; and every episode of much-loved SBS Original, The Family Law, following a Chinese-Australian family from Queensland, based on the life of Benjamin Law.
To help all Australians learn more about Lunar New Year, SBS’s educational arm, SBS Learn, has created free bespoke resources for teachers including a video guide on making snake-inspired fans and guiding questions for deep discussion and classroom activities available here.
For all of SBS’s Lunar New Year content, visit www.sbs.com.au/lny25
** Cantonese, Dzongkha, English, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Khmer, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Mongolian, Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Shanghainese, Spanish, Tagalog, Teochew, Thai, Tibetan, and Vietnamese.*
A shame that there will be no local drama to air on SBS this year. Nor even a comedy series. But I am hoping that 2026 will be a bigger year.
A shame that the Great Australian Walks isn’t returning. But as for Celebrity Letters and Numbers - well, not so fussed about that. There was so much potential with that. But they never tweaked with it from day one, so sadly, failed to make an impression.
Mysteries Of Loch Ness
Sunday 9 February 07:30 PM
The possible existence of a Loch Ness Monster is one of the world’s most enduring mysteries, where ancient myth, scientific fact, and intriguing eyewitness accounts collide. We plunge viewers into the murky depths of Scotland’s Loch Ness to unravel the enigma of what mysterious creature might live within it…and what it may sound like.
Mysteries Of Loch Ness features a broadcast first: a mysterious set of sounds captured by hydrophone technology in the depths of the loch. Could this be the call of Nessie herself? From the ancient carvings of a forgotten people to modern-day sonar scans, each piece of evidence suggests the presence of something unexplained lurking in the waters.
Episode 1 This episode delves into the origins of the Loch Ness Monster legend, tracing its roots back to ancient folklore and the first modern sighting in the 1930s. We’ll meet passionate Nessie hunters who dedicate their lives to finding the elusive creature.
Episode 2 In this episode, we explore the complexities of the Nessie phenomenon, delving into the psychology of sightings, the enduring appeal of the legend, and the famous hoaxes that have helped shape the legend.
Wisting
Monday 10 February 11:05 PM
Episode 1 Clifford Greenwood disappears from the hotel that his grandfather owns. The next morning, an employee is found brutally murdered. Detective William Wisting believes the boy was kidnapped.
Episode 2 A ransom demand arrives for Clifford, bearing a very cryptic message that suggests he’s been taken as part of a revenge plot. Line discovers that her ex has been hanging around with a very bad crew.
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Tuesday 11 February 07:35 PM
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields is a galvanising look at actor, model and icon Brooke Shields as she transforms from a sexualised young girl to a woman discovering her power. Holding a mirror up to a society that objectifies women and girls, her story shows the perils and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world. This documentary follows Shields through her extraordinary childhood and complex relationship with her mother and manager, Teri Shields.
Shields’ professional career began at only 11 months old, working as a child model before starring in the controversial movie “Pretty Baby” at age 12. She became the face of the Eighties with Calvin Klein jeans ads, and landed leading roles in “The Blue Lagoon” and “Endless Love”, all while navigating the unrelenting scrutiny of the press and a culture that wanted to commodify her.
Episode One:
Brooke’s early career, defined by a sexuality she could neither claim nor comprehend, catapults her to global superstardom, and forces her to navigate a toxic culture that wants to sell her to mass audiences. Despite this, Brooke defies all stereotypes by going to college.
Lord Lucan
Wednesday 12 February 07:35 PM
Is a mystery that has bewildered police and investigators for 50 years about to be solved?
On November 7th, 1974, the dead body of children’s nanny Sandra Rivett was discovered in a mail sack in the basement of a Belgravia townhouse. The chief suspect was the father of the children, an Eton-educated gambler called Richard John Bingham, the seventh earl of Lucan, who had disappeared. While most of Lord Lucan’s friends and family insisted that he had taken his own life, nobody has ever been found. The manhunt for Lucan lasted decades.
Then, thirty years after the murder, Hampshire builder Neil Berriman discovers he is Sandra Rivett’s biological son. Along with his long-term collaborator, Glen Campbell, Neil revisits key moments and emotions in what has been a 17-year journey - starting at the night of the murder in Belgravia.
Episode One: The Evidence
A builder discovers he is the son of the nanny murdered by Lord Lucan.
Wonders Of The Sun With Dara O Briain
Wednesday 12 February 08:30 PM
Dara O Briain explores our relationship with the Sun – how its birth gave us life and how its death will eventually take it away. With characteristic charm and humour, Dara encounters those who have dedicated their lives to understanding the brightest object in the sky. He crosses the Atlantic to witness a total solar eclipse and meets the teams of scientists whose focus is to protect us from the Sun’s deadly power. This is a stellar encounter with our most dazzling and important heavenly neighbour.
Episode One:
Dara visits the Lone Star state, Texas, extremely excited to watch one of the rarest of solar events: a total eclipse. We join him and thousands of others as they gather to share this amazing experience. Then Dara meets astronomer Professor Stella Offner, whose research focuses on understanding how stars like the Sun form. Stella explains how the Sun was created and just how ferociously powerful our star is – but that without it there wouldn’t be life on Earth.
Churchill And The Movie Mogul
Saturday, 15 January at 5.20pm
Winston Churchill was mad about movies, arguably more so than any other politician in history, but the true extent of his use of them as a war weapon has not been previously explored. Before the Second World War, one of Britain’s most celebrated film producers, Alexander Korda, signed up Churchill as a screenwriter and historical advisor and a unique collaboration began. Churchill provided script notes for Korda’s productions and also penned an epic screenplay. When war broke out, their collaboration became of immeasurable importance. Churchill even sent Korda on a spy mission to Hollywood with the aim of bringing America into the war.
Using previously undiscovered documents, that mission and the friendship which underpinned it is uncovered for the first time in a new documentary by writer-director John Fleet.
Golden Boy
Thursday 13 February 10:50 PM
A football manager under contract with a foreign club discovers Denis, an exceptional player. He gambles his money away and leaves Denis as collateral to gangsters.
Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead
Friday 14 February 9:25 PM
To ensure body and spirit remain everlasting, the Egyptians developed elaborate rituals, massive tombs, and even magic incantations passed down through millennia. Not only do the entombed remains display a shocking knowledge of biology and chemistry, they hold the promise of a life beyond the mortal coil.
Week commencing 9 February 2025
Sunday 9 February 2025
07:30 PM Mysteries Of Loch Ness Series Premiere
08:25 PM Mysteries Of Loch Ness S01 E02
09:20 PM Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:25 PM Great British Landmark Fixers Rpt
11:15 PM The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family x 3 Rpt
Monday 10 February
07:35 PM Madrid with Michael Portillo S01 E02
08:25 PM Wilderness With Simon Reeve S01 E02
09:35 PM Inside Sydney Airport Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Wisting Season 3 Premiere
11:55 PM Wisting S03 E02
12:50 AM You Shall Not Lie x 2 Rpt
Tuesday 11 February
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Melissa Doyle Rpt
08:30 PM Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields Series Premiere
09:45 PM The Artist’s View: Van Halen Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Beyond Signs S01 E06
11:45 PM Fargo Rpt
12:35 AM Fargo Rpt
01:30 AM Barkley Manor Rpt
Wednesday 12 February
07:35 PM Lord Lucan Series Premiere
08:30 PM Wonders Of The Sun With Dara O Briain Series Premiere
09:25 PM Playing Nice S01 E03
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Pagan Peak S03 E06
11:50 PM Rogue Heroes Rpt
12:55 AM Agent Hamilton Rpt
01:50 AM Agent Hamilton Rpt
Thursday 13 February
07:30 PM Finding Your Roots S10 E03
08:30 PM Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming S01 E02
09:30 PM The Darkness S01 E06
10:20 PM SBS World News Late S2025 E031
10:50 PM Golden Boy Series Premiere
11:45 PM The Allegation x 4 Rpt
Friday 14 February
07:35 PM Costa Concordia: Why She Sank Rpt
08:30 PM Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines Rpt
09:25 PM Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead Series Premiere
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Bonn S01 E03
11:45 PM Sisi x 3 Rpt
Saturday 15 February
07:30 PM Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration S01 E02
08:25 PM Scotland The New Wild S01 E02
09:25 PM Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro Rpt
10:25 PM Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy Rpt
11:15 PM Home Jacking S01 E03
12:00 AM Home Jacking S01 E04
12:40 AM The Man Who Died x 2 Rpt
3DD is handling international sales ahead of MIP London later this month, and has struck deals with SBS in Australia, TF1 Group’s Histoire TV in France, Hearst Networks in Germany, and Viasat World for Central & Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.
Churchill’s Forgotten War
Sunday, 16 February at 5.35pm
When Churchill came to power at the beginning of World War II, he gave the instruction to ‘collar the lot!’, meaning the arrest of 30,000 Germans, Austrians and Italians who were residents in the UK.
The fear of a ‘fifth column’ of Nazi spies and sympathisers was too much for the new prime minister, and a war on the homefront was launched. For many innocent families – British-born Italians and Jewish refugees – the story would end in tragedy. Over 800 men were drowned while being deported overseas.
Churchill never spoke on the subject and only now – through archives, unseen papers from the Churchill Archive at the University of Cambridge, and first-hand testimony – do we uncover this long-forgotten chapter of the Second World War.
Mysteries Of Sink Holes
Sunday 16 February 07:30 PM
Sinkholes can swallow everything from individuals to city-blocks, causing chaos and sudden destruction. While some of the most dramatic sinkholes cause death and devastation, others contain secrets that are rewriting human history and mysterious undiscovered worlds.
Blending mythology, history, and cutting-edge science with shocking eyewitness accounts, our story begins with the dramatic first-person accounts of Jeremy Bush and Laura Gerber, both of whose lives changed forever when sinkholes appeared without warning. This chilling introduction sets the stage for a documentary that not only seeks to understand the natural forces creating these voids but also explores their impact on humanity and the planet.
*Episodes one and two play concurrently from 7.30pm.
Episode 1 This episode delves into the mysterious origins of sinkholes, both through the testimony of the survivors of their terrifying formation and via the experts trying to tackle this global menace.
Episode 2 In this episode, we flip the sinkhole narrative on its head, investigating the subterranean mysteries that sinkholes can actually help solve.
The Art Of Dissent
Monday 16 February 11:15 PM
The Art of Dissent celebrates the power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion.
Prisoner
Tuesday 18 February 10:50 PM
Set over three months, a worn-down Danish prison is threatened with closure unless they can correct the bad press, violence and drug trade commandeering its reputation. Four of the prison officers – Sammi, Henrik, Miriam, and Gert – are tasked with making this change happen. But outside the prison walls, their lives are filled with conflict, secrets, and loneliness. Can they bring peace to their personal and professional lives?
Episode One: The Evidence
It’s Sammi’s first day on the job as prison officer in a large, worn-out prison, also known as “The House”. He is welcomed by Henrik, a seasoned officer, who explains how the strong inmates drive the weak - and that it works very well that way. However Gert, their Head of Unit, conveys a shocking message – big changes must be made in the prison in three months, or it will close.
Finding Your Roots
Thursday 20 February 07:30 PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O’Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal.
James May: Our Man In Italy
Friday 21 February 07:30 PM
James May is travelling the length and breadth of one of his favourite countries: Italy. Beginning in the Sicilian capital of Palermo and finishing in the Dolomites, it’s a trip that will take him to almost every region of Italy. There’ll be culture, food, industry, and even a bit of sport, all played out against some of the world’s most stunning urban and rural backdrops.
Episode One: God’s Apology
James’ journey begins with him exploring the sunny shores of Sicily, a fascinating island where cultures collide under the shadow of Mount Etna. James explores the simple pleasures that have sustained people for generations, such as chopping bits off statues, Canoe Polo, and bagpipes.
Week commencing 16 February 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025
07:30 PM Mysteries Of Sink Holes Series Premiere
08:25 PM Mysteries Of Sink Holes S01 E02
09:20 PM Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:20 PM Great British Landmark Fixers Rpt
11:15 PM The Art Of Dissent Premiere
01:10 AM Photos That Changed The World S1 E05
Monday 17 February
07:35 PM Madrid with Michael Portillo S01 E03
08:25 PM Wilderness With Simon Reeve S01 E03
09:35 PM Inside Sydney Airport Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Wisting S03 E03
11:50 PM Wisting S03 E04
12:45 AM A French Case x 2 Rpt
Tuesday 18 February
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Stephen Curry Rpt
08:35 PM Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields S01 E02
09:50 PM The Artist’s View: Guns ‘N’ Roses Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Prisoner Series Premiere
11:55 PM Fargo Rpt
12:45 AM Fargo Rpt
01:40 AM Barkley Manor Rpt
Wednesday 19 February
07:35 PM Lord Lucan S01 E02
08:30 PM Wonders Of The Sun With Dara O Briain S01 E02
09:25 PM Playing Nice S01 E04
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Pagan Peak S03 E07
11:45 PM Rogue Heroes Rpt
12:50 AM Agent Hamilton x 2 Rpt
Thursday 20 February
07:30 PM Finding Your Roots S10 E04
08:30 PM Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming S01 E03
09:30 PM Edward And Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal Rpt
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Golden Boy S01 E02
12:00 AM The Allegation x 3 Rpt
Friday 21 February
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In Italy Season 2 Premiere
08:30 PM Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines S01 E02 Rpt
09:25 PM Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead S01 E02
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Bonn S01 E04
11:45 PM Sisi x 3 Rpt
Saturday 22 February
07:30 PM Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration S01 E03
08:25 PM Scotland The New Wild S01 E03
09:25 PM Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro Rpt
10:20 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
10:55 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
11:30 PM Home Jacking S01 E05
12:20 AM Home Jacking S01 E06
01:15 AM The Man Who Died x 2 Rpt
A co-production with Czech TV, The Art of Dissent combines rare archival footage with interviews filmed over three years in the Czech Republic, England, and the United States. History professor James Dean Le Sueur worked closely with Czech TV archivist Martin Bouda to weave historical footage and contemporary interviews into a unique and compelling interplay. The film celebrates the power and courage of dissent to build tolerance, truth and civil society.
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The Handmaid’s Tale returns for its sixth and final season on Tuesday 8 April with three episodes fast-tracked to SBS On Demand for Australian audiences.
The full season will be scheduled on both SBS and SBS On Demand with new episodes premiering weekly up to the finale on Tuesday 27 May. More information on timing for SBS On Demand availability and the broadcast schedule on SBS will be provided closer to launch.
In the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, June (Elisabeth Moss) returns to the fight against Gilead, joined by Luke (O.T. Fagbenle) and Moira (Samira Wiley) in the resistance. Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) seeks reform, while Commander Lawrence (Bradley Whitford) and Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) face their past actions. Nick (Max Minghella) confronts his own moral dilemmas. This powerful conclusion is a gripping battle for justice, freedom, and survival.
The Handmaid’s Tale is produced by MGM Television. Season Six is executive produced by Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Elisabeth Moss, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark, Kim Todd, Daniel Wilson, and Fran Sears. The series is internationally distributed by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.
Ancient Greece By Train
Sunday 23 February 07:30 PM
Arriving in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, Alice Roberts learns about local legend Alexander the Great and his father, Philip II, the King of Macedon. Taking the train west, she visits a burial chamber for ancient Greek royalty and then heads south to Delphi to see the ruins of what is possibly the greatest ancient site in the world.
Emperor: Rise and Fall of a Dynasty
Sunday 23 February 08:25 PM
The first Empress of Rome, the ruthless Livia Drusilla, carves a corpse-strewn path to putting her own son on the emperor’s throne. But her golden dynasty is to descend into an age of terror and depravity.
Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive
Tuesday 25 February 08:35 PM
Disco legend Gloria Gaynor inspired millions with I Will Survive. But she only truly understood the profound meaning of her lyrics when she hit rock bottom.
Facing a divorce, financial ruin, and spiralling health concerns, she sought to not only survive, but thrive. This documentary follows her comeback journey, as she records a new gospel album and spreads her message that it’s never too late to transform dreams into a reality.
Officially selected for the 2023 Tribeca Festival.
The Jury: Murder Trial UK
Wednesday 26 February 08:35 PM
This British production inspired the SBS Australian commission The Jury: Death on the Staircase, which is available now on SBS On Demand.
The Jury: Murder Trial (UK) asks how much can we trust our justice system? In this landmark experiment, a real-life murder trial is restaged in front of two juries of ordinary people. Will they both reach the same verdict?
The two juries are asked to judge on the case of a man who admits he killed his wife, but whose defence maintains that he lost control, and is therefore not guilty of murder. Actors recreate the trial verbatim in front of the juries, who watch unaware of each other, from specially built separate compartments in the courtroom. What will the two juries decide, and why? How well will they follow the complexities of the law around loss of control? And after they have deliberated, will they even agree with each other’s verdicts?
Episode One:
A husband killed his wife with a hammer, but denied murder. In an extraordinary legal experiment, his real-life trial is being restaged by actors – word or word – in front of two juries of ordinary people, neither of whom know about each other.
Rogue Heroes - Season 2
Wednesday 26 February 09:30PM
Written and created for television by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, This Town, Taboo), and originally inspired by Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, the smash-hit series Rogue Heroes returns for a second season with the troops in Spring 1943.
Paddy Mayne takes control of the SAS following David Stirling’s capture, and now attention must turn from the conflict in North Africa to mainland Europe. But GHQ have cast doubt over the future of the regiment, while the creation of a second unit and an influx of new arrivals make things even more difficult for the men. Can they prove that the SAS remain essential to the war, wherever it may lead them? Returning for season two are Jack O’Connell (Paddy Mayne), Connor Swindells (David Stirling), Sofia Boutella (Eve Mansour) and Dominic West (Dudley Clarke). Gwilym Lee (The Great, Bohemian Rhapsody) joins the cast as Bill Stirling, David Stirling’s brother and founder of the 2SAS regiment, while Con O’Neill (Happy Valley, Our Flag Means Death) appears as General Montgomery.
Season Two, Episode One:
In rural Northern Ireland – a postman delivers a letter from Paddy Mayne to his mother, explaining that his leave request was denied – and as a result he is unable to attend his father’s funeral. In Cairo a furious Paddy laments this dismissal and military police arrive to apprehend Paddy. In his cell, Paddy is stunned to hear he has a visitor – William Stirling, the older brother of the recently captured David Stirling who first founded the SAS. William informs Paddy of a threat to the SAS – it’s in danger of being disbanded.
Finding Your Roots
Thursday 27 February 07:30 PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger- two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.
Boiling Point
Thursday 27 February 09:30 PM
A head chef and her team juggle the challenges of running a new restaurant and their tumultuous personal lives.
A visceral tv drama adaptation following on from the BAFTA-nominated film of the same name.
Eight months after her mentor Andy Jones (Stephen Graham) suffered a heart attack, Carly (Vinette Robinson) is battling to forge a name for new Dalston restaurant Point North alongside her old kitchen crew. We follow the team as the stresses of keeping the restaurant running bear down on them amidst a hospitality industry in crisis post-Brexit. With the pressure to draw in new, hungry customers and the financial squeeze to keep the business profitable, the team must find a way to manage their complicated personal lives whilst creating quality food day in day out.
Episode One:
Head chef Carly and her team juggle the challenges of running new restaurant Point North and their tumultuous personal lives.
The Wonders Of Europe - Season 2
Saturday 1 March 7:30 PM
The Wonders Of Europe reveals the stories behind some of Europe’s most unique landmarks. Through immersive storytelling and spectacular visuals, each episode takes viewers on a colourful journey through history. The show vividly captures the evolution of each monument through fictional recreations, cutting-edge 3D modelling, breathtaking cinematography and expert insights from historians and specialists.
Episode One: The Sacré-Coeur
Located at the highest point in Paris, the Sacred Heart of Montmartre is world-famous for its immaculate white domes, its imposing fresco and its unique view over the city. Entirely made of stone, the basilica was born after a colossal construction project reminiscent of the Middle Age cathedrals. Its history is steeped in division and reflects the tumultuous republic history of France.
Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother
Saturday 1 March 8:35 PM
An in-depth documentary that looks at the remarkable story of Queen Camilla and examines how she has succeeded in transforming her public persona over the last three decades.
Week commencing 23 February 2025
Sunday 23 February 2025
07:30 PM Ancient Greece By Train Series Premiere
08:25 PM Emperor: Rise and Fall of a Dynasty Series Premiere
09:20 PM Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:20 PM Great British Landmark Fixers Rpt
11:15 PM Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe Rpt
12:15 AM Nadia: A Stolen Life Rpt
01:50 AM Love Your Garden Rpt
Monday 24 February
07:35 PM Sicily with Michael Portillo S01 E04
08:25 PM Wilderness With Simon Reeve S01 E04
09:35 PM Inside Sydney Airport Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Wisting S03 E05
11:50 PM Wisting S03 E06
12:45 AM A French Case x 2 Rpt
Tuesday 25 February
07:35 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Heather Ewart Rpt
08:35 PM Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive Premiere
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Prisoner S01 E02
12:10 AM Fargo Rpt
01:05 AM Fargo Rpt
01:55 AM Earth’s Natural Wonders Rpt
Wednesday 26 February
07:35 PM Lord Lucan S01 E03
08:35 PM The Jury: Murder Trial UK Series Premiere
09:30 PM Rogue Heroes Season 2 Premiere
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Pagan Peak S03 E08
12:05 AM My Brilliant Friend x 3 Rpt
Thursday 27 February
07:30 PM Finding Your Roots S10 E05
08:30 PM Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming S01 E04
09:30 PM Boiling Point Series Premiere
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Golden Boy S01 E03
11:55 PM Blackport x 2 Rpt
Friday 28 February
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In Italy S02 E02
08:30 PM Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines Rpt
09:20 PM Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead S01 E03
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Bonn S01 E05
11:45 PM Sisi x 3 Rpt
Saturday 1 March
07:30 PM The Wonders Of Europe Season 2 Premiere
08:35 PM Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother Premiere
09:30 PM Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro Rpt
10:25 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
10:55 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
11:25 PM Suspect x 8 Rpt
Next Thursday (20 Feb), SBS will be airing the UK film - Boiling Point. A highly recommended film. Good to read that SBS will be showing the four-part mini-series “sequel” (a continuation of the film). Episode One starts the following Thursday (Feb 27) at 9.30pm.
Update:
Movie: Boiling Point Rpt out of next Thursday’s schedule.
Thursday 20 February
09:30 PM Edward And Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal Rpt
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Golden Boy S01 E02
12:00 AM The Allegation x 3 Rpt
Bugger re the movie Boiling Point. Thank you for the heads up.
Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries - Season 2
Monday 3 March 08:25 PM
Dan Snow goes in search of some of the world’s greatest archaeological puzzles and discoveries: Stonehenge, Atlantis, Machu Picchu and the Terracotta Army. In each episode Dan explores the unfolding story of these amazing finds, climbing, digging and sailing in the wake of adventurers to uncover the excitement of their discovery, and unpick what they tell us about the ancient treasures they uncovered.
Season Two, Episode One: Terracotta Army
Dan travels to China to explore an amazing discovery made in 1972. While digging a well a head was found, revealing thousands of life-size warriors made from clay, together with their bronze weapons.
Blackwater
Wednesday 5 March 11:05 PM
On Midsummer’s Eve, 1973, Annie finds two dead people in a tent far up in the mountains in Northern Sweden. She and her daughter, are on their way to the isolated commune, to start at new life.
Finding Your Roots
Thursday 6 March 07:30 PM
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the extraordinarily diverse roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams, telling long lost stories of African and European ancestry that compel his guests to rethink their own identities.
Her Majesty The Queen Behind Closed Doors
Saturday 8 March 08:30 PM
Queen Camilla has been involved in spreading awareness of domestic and sexual violence for over a decade, surprising and impressing observers with her commitment to a cause grittier than many expect from senior royals. This documentary explores her work, spotlighting the experiences of survivors and the insights of experts.
Week commencing 2 March 2025
Sunday 2 March 2025
07:30 PM Ancient Greece By Train S01 E02
08:25 PM Emperor: Rise and Fall of a Dynasty S01 E02
09:20 PM Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:20 PM Great British Landmark Fixers Rpt
11:15 PM Elvis’ Women x 3 Rpt
Monday 3 March
07:35 PM Sicily with Michael Portillo S01 E05
08:25 PM Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries Season 2 Premiere
09:25 PM Inside Sydney Airport Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Wisting S03 E07
11:35 PM Wisting S03 E08
12:25 AM A French Case x 2 Rpt
Tuesday 4 March
07:30 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
08:00 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys Rpt
08:30 PM Insight 2025 Premiere
09:30 PM Dateline 2025 Premiere
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Guillaume’s Paris Rpt
11:00 PM Guillaume’s Paris Rpt
11:30 PM Prisoner S01 E03
12:40 AM Fargo x 2 Rpt
Wednesday 5 March
07:30 PM Australia: An Unofficial History Series Premiere
08:35 PM The Jury: Murder Trial UK S01 E02
09:30 PM Rogue Heroes S02 E02
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Blackwater Series Premiere
12:15 AM My Brilliant Friend x 3 Rpt
Thursday 6 March
07:30 PM Finding Your Roots S10 E06
08:30 PM Hidden Volcano Abyss Rpt
09:30 PM Boiling Point S01 E02
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Golden Boy S01 E04
12:05 AM Blackport Rpt
Friday 7 March
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In Italy S02 E03
08:30 PM Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines Rpt
09:25 PM Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead S01 E04
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Bonn S01 E06
11:45 PM Sisi x 3
Saturday 8 March
07:30 PM The Wonders Of Europe S02 E02
08:30 PM Her Majesty The Queen Behind Closed Doors Premiere
09:50 PM Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye Rpt
10:55 PM Cycling: Strade Bianche Women’s 2025
12:00 AM Cycling: Strade Bianche Men’s Race 2025
Updated 21/02/25
Note that the 4 episodes will be available on SBS On Demand from Thursday 27 Feb.