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Normal People

From Thursday 25 May 9:30 PM

Based on Sally Rooney’s eponymous best-selling novel, Normal People follows two teenagers in Ireland as they wade into the trials of early adulthood and eventually life as we know it.

In a school in a small west of Ireland town, Connell (Paul Mescal) is a well-liked, good looking and athletic football player and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner, who actively avoids her classmates and challenges teachers’ authority. Over the years the two drift together and apart again. They have other relationships (some healthy, some not) and as they face their own crises, they remain a constant for the other.

Normal People will premiere with a double episode on SBS on Thursday, 25 May at 9.30pm, and air weekly. Episodes will be available on SBS On Demand immediately after airing.

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe

Monday 15 May 9:30 PM

This episode explores the young Norma Jeane.

While showing talent and audacity, she turned her back on her difficult childhood and put herself on the radar in Hollywood as ‘Marilyn Monroe’.

Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War?

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Wednesday 17 May 8:30 PM

With exclusive and unprecedented access to the British Army’s covert combat programme, this documentary presented by Stacey Dooley and directed by Almudena Garcia-Parrado, follows Ukrainian civilians as they undertake training and prepare for deployment to the frontline fighting against Russia.

The World According To Kim Jong Un

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Wednesday 17 May 9:30 PM

On the eve of the 75th birthday of the Korean People’s Army, Kim Jong-un is determined to make the country the world’s leading nuclear power.

Sweeping aside any possibility of disarmament, the leader rather strengthens his arsenal - by testing its ‘monster missile’ Hwasong-17.

Never has the North Korean nuclear threat been so strong.

Why such obsession with nuclear weapons? How seriously should we take this new threat? Is Kim Jong-un as unpredictable as we say, and why does he strive to provoke the entire planet? Here are the questions raised by this investigative documentary, in order to comprehend what is going on north of the 38th parallel, in the despotic world of the North Korean leader.

Thanks to archives and unpublished interviews with historians and former diplomats who defected or fought the regime - notably in South Korea and the United States - this film takes us behind the scenes of power.

It examines with precision the strategies and geopolitical manipulations operated for seven decades by the Kim dynasty.

Building The Impossible

Friday 19 May 7:30 PM

Presenter Rob Bell is on a voyage of discovery; he’ll learn the secrets of some of the greatest feats of engineering, from the Hoover Dam, to the Panama Canal.

Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story

Saturday 20 May 7:30 PM

Using newly discovered footage and dramatic personal stories from the firefighters who attended the Windsor Castle fire on 20th November 1992 this documentary creates a minute-by-minute account of the battle to save this iconic building.
Many who were there that day reveal what really happened behind the castle walls.
From an apprentice decorator, one of the first to see the fire, and his fearless actions to rescue priceless works of art, to the numerous firefighters who risked their lives to fight the blaze, including one who witnessed a man trapped in a roof collapse and another who thought two of his colleagues had died in a fireball.

Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors

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Saturday 20 May 8:30 PM

Westminster Abbey is opening its doors to reveal the inner workings of one of the UK’s most renowned and historical buildings.
This six-part series follows the internal workings of the Abbey’s devoted staff as they prepare for special services, hold daily worship, and manage a famous world heritage site. Exploring everything from traditions and rituals to tourism and the royals, we go behind the scenes of this busy modern-day community to discover a place at the heart of Britain for almost 1000 years.

It is crucial the Abbey recuperate some of these lost funds and open the doors once again.

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Week commencing 14 May 2023


Sunday 14 May
05:00 am AEST Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final

07:30 pm Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final Rpt
11:30 pm Marley Rpt

Monday 15 May
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London S05 E02
08:30 pm Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall S01 E02
09:30 pm Reframed: Marilyn Monroe FTA Premiere
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm Reyka S01 E06
11:50 pm Miss S x 4 Rpt

Tuesday 16 May
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Aus Derryn Hinch S14 E03
08:30 pm Insight
09:30 pm Dateline
10:00 pm SBS World News Late
10:30 pm Living Black Rpt
11:00 pm Manayek S02 E08
12:00 am Hope x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 17 May
07:30 pm Alone Australia S01 E09
08:35 pm Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War? Premiere
09:30 pm The World According To Kim Jong Un Premiere
10:30 pm SBS World News Late
11:00 pm Furia S01 E07
11:55 pm Unit One x 4 Rpt

Thursday 18 May
07:35 pm The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence S01 E05
08:30 pm Safe Home S01 E03
09:30 pm Safe Home S01 E04
10:25 pm SBS World News Late
10:55 pm Catch And Release Rpt
11:45 pm Black Sands x 3 Rpt

Friday 19 May
07:30 pm Building The Impossible
08:30 pm Robson Green’s British Adventure S02 E03
09:25 pm Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E05
11:45 pm Vienna Blood x 4 Rpt

Saturday 20 May
07:30 pm Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story Premiere
08:30 pm Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors Premiere
09:20 pm World’s Most Scenic River Journeys Rpt
10:15 pm Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Rpt
11:10 pm Nine Perfect Strangers x 3 Rpt

The BBC has renewed Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle for a second season.

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Inside Sydney Airport

From Thursday 1 June 7:30 PM

In this ten-part series, viewers are taken behind the scenes at one of the busiest airports in the Southern Hemisphere: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

Positioned on Botany Bay, Sydney Airport is the gateway to the Pacific Ocean with up to 180,000 people entering the airport precinct every day. Volatile weather patterns, security breaches, technical issues and the human element place pressure on keeping the 900 flights safely on schedule.

SBS original series from ITV Studios

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Blue Lights

Thursday 18 May - SBS On Demand
Thursday, 24 May at 9.30pm - SBS

Three rookie police officers in Northern Ireland must survive their probation period. The odds are at least one of them isn’t going to last.

The team quickly find themselves fighting drug gangs, paramilitaries, undercover operatives, the local community, and even their own force in a battle for justice. Working as first responders, they’re brought into direct contact with characters from all walks of life. Most of the people the cops encounter just need a helping hand to live a better life. But when a large-scale investigation into a local criminal gang is quickly shut down, difficult and dangerous questions surface.

Who is protecting these criminals? And why?

Stars Richard Dormer and John Lynch.

All six episodes of Blue Lights S1 will be available on SBS On Demand on Thursday, 18 May. The series will also air weekly on SBS starting Thursday, 24 May at 9.30pm.

Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark

Sunday 21 May 7:30 PM

This episode explores a unique dig site to investigate how the legendary giant megalodon shark took over the oceans.

Rescuing the Nile’s Sunken Temple

Sunday 21 May 8:30 PM

Operation Philae.

At the end of the 1970s, one of the largest Pharaonic sites in Egypt risked being swallowed up by the sea.

It was thus ‘moved’ to an artificial island made to resemble the original - Philae.

This film was made for the 40th anniversary of this rescue led by UNESCO.

It will attempt to show how the ruins looked before the waters’ rise by precisely reconstructing them in 3D and 4K.

Discover the sanctuary in all its ancient glory.

Thanks to comparative archaeology - using images of monuments’ remains from the same period - it is now possible to imagine how even heavily damaged buildings looked like at the time down to the most minute of details – such as the colours and pigments of the bas-reliefs.

Patagonia

Sunday 21 May 10:00 PM

Deep dive into one of the last untouched places on earth, Patagonia in South America, in this ground-breaking documentary series, narrated by Chilean-born actor Pedro Pascal.

The Real Crown: Inside House Of Windsor

Saturday 27 May 7:30 PM

Prince Charles is about to be crowned Prince of Wales - the first step in his journey to becoming King.

But it’s a path marked by danger as Welsh Nationalists have planted bombs.

In 1970s Britain is in the grip of a fuel crisis, strikes and inflation.

Against this backdrop The Queen must train her son to be future King.

But Prince Charles is wrestling with the dilemma facing all royals - love or duty.

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Week commencing 21 May 2023


Sunday 21 May
07:30 pm Lost Beasts: Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark Premiere
08:30 pm Rescuing the Nile’s Sunken Temple Premiere
10:00 pm Patagonia Series Premiere
10:50 pm Kenny Rogers: Biography Rpt

Monday 22 May
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London S05 E03
08:30 pm Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall S01 E03
09:30 pm Reframed: Marilyn Monroe S01 E02
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm Reyka S01 E06
11:50 pm Miss S x 4 Rpt

Tuesday 23 May
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Aus Rhonda Burchmore S14 E04
08:30 pm Insight
09:30 pm Dateline
10:00 pm SBS World News Late
10:30 pm Living Black Rpt
11:00 pm Manayek S02 E08
11:55 pm Hope x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 24 May
07:30 pm Alone Australia S01 E10
08:35 pm Alone Australia S01 E11 Season 1 Final
09:30 pm Blue Lights FTA Premiere
10:30 pm SBS World News Late
11:00 pm The Congregation FTA Premiere
11:50 pm Unit One x 4 Rpt

Thursday 25 May
07:30 pm Alone Australia: The Reunion


08:30 pm The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence S01 E05
09:30 pm Normal People Series Premiere
10:10 pm Normal People S01 E02
11:05 pm SBS World News Late
11:35 pm Catch And Release Rpt

Friday 26 May
07:30 pm Building The Impossible: Panama Canal S01 E02
08:30 pm Robson Green’s British Adventure S02 E04
09:25 pm Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E06
11:45 pm Vienna Blood x 4 Rpt

Saturday 27 May
07:30 pm The Real Crown: Inside House Of Windsor Premiere
08:30 pm Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors S01 E02
09:20 pm World’s Most Scenic River Journeys Rpt
10:15 pm Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Rpt
11:10 pm The Final Quarter Rpt

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The battle for heaven starts on Earth

New SBS documentary The Kingdom premieres Thursday 8 June on SBS On Demand and airs 7.30pm Sunday 11 June on SBS

Walkley award-winning journalist Marc Fennell returns to the world of Pentecostal religion after running away 17 years ago. In a deeply personal documentary, Marc investigates how Australia produced one of the world’s most successful and scandal plagued megachurches Hillsong…and asks if this kingdom is crumbling then who will take its place?

Premiering Thursday 8 June on SBS on Demand and 7.30pm Sunday 11 June on SBS, feature-length documentary, The Kingdom, sees Walkley award-winning journalist Marc Fennell (Framed, Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind) step back into the Pentecostal world he ran away from 17 years ago, to uncover the seismic shift driving Hillsong’s decline, and to confront his own raw and complex childhood within the church.

Marc meets current and fellow former believers who expose the human cost of the Pentecostal juggernaut and explores how allegations of bullying, sexual assault and financial mismanagement have eroded Hillsong’s once mighty empire.

He confronts his own past spent in these churches, where he witnessed adults speaking in tongues, falling to the ground, and demons being thrown out of people. He explains why he escaped and why he’s remained largely silent about it until now.

Presenter and Producer Marc Fennell said, “The moment the rest of the world knows that you have this in your past, they don’t pay attention to whether you liked it, hated it or if you left. You get tarred with it. Many people have had their lives positively transformed by Pentecostalism. But there are also volunteers, staff, victims, and others who have been completely chewed up and spat out by modern megachurches."

Spanning a wild journey around Australia and into the USA, The Kingdom takes cameras inside the up and coming Pentecostal megachurches making the bold move into Hillsong’s home turf and asks: is this the competition for souls it seems to be and can they succeed where Hillsong has failed its followers?

The Kingdom will be subtitled in two languages, streaming on SBS On Demand in Simplified Chinese and Arabic.

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Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths

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Sunday 28 May 7:30 PM

Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths combines unique access to real-time palaeontology investigations, pioneering technology, and explosive CGI animation to unlock the mysteries of the biggest beasts ever to have lived on our planet.

New evidence reveals how these giants evolved to conquer the planet, how they grew so big, how they hunted, what they ate, how they fought and what triggered their extinction.

Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths investigates unique finds that could help solve the mystery of why the
giant Ice Age mammoth became extinct.

Pandore

Tuesday 30 May 11:30 PM

The Belgian conservative party’s campaign is disrupted by a corruption investigation.

Meanwhile, the rape of a young activist is caught on tape by an ambitious politician. As an investigation commences, four people are brought together: Claire, a judge; Mark, a politician; Ludivine, an activist and Sasha, a journalist. Each of them is intent on defending their own version of events.

History Of The Sitcom

From Wednesday 31 May 7:30 PM

History of the Sitcom is an eight-part CNN documentary television series that traces the development of the American situation comedy show from the 1950s to the 21st Century.

Ep 1: This episode explores how sitcoms evolve to reflect the changing face of the fundamental social unit that is the family.

From I Love Lucy to the blended Brady Bunch, from working class families in All In The Family, Good Times, One Day At A Time, from the groundbreaking Black-ish to Fresh Off The Boat, sitcom humour has helped broaden our horizons and open our minds to what a modern family can be.

Putin And The West

Thursday 1 June 8:30 PM

From the 2014 seizure of Crimea to the invasion of Ukraine, this is the inside story of a decade of clashes - as told by the Western leaders who traded blows with Putin’s Russia.

Featuring interviews from key players like David Cameron, Francois Hollande, Jose Manuel Barroso, and Petro Poroshenko, we hear how arguments broke out over whether to impose sanctions on Russia or send weapons to Ukraine. Ultimately, the West’s indecision sees Putin take control of Crimea. And even after all-night negotiations in Minsk to agree a ceasefire, Russian forces remain in Donbas. Putin, meanwhile, appears more confident than ever.

The episode tells the story of how, when Putin first attacked Ukraine in 2014, Europe’s leaders were bitterly divided over how to stop him.

After massive protests erupt in Kyiv and Ukraine’s president Victor Yanukovych flees to Russia, Putin makes the most audacious move of his presidency to date - sending troops into Crimea.

We go behind the scenes for the critical summits and fraught phone calls that follow, as the West tries to find some way to push back - particularly after the fighting spreads to Donbas and Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 is shot down.

Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis

Friday 2 June 8:30 PM

Founded by Greeks from Phocaea, Marseilles is today the second largest city in France and one of the most powerful places in Europe.

Its archaeological remains are the last witnesses of its incredible history, between Greek and Roman heritages.

To uncover the exceptional past and the treasures buried since antiquity in this city, then called Massilia, experts and archaeologists have begun a scientific investigation.

With the help of never-before-seen 3D images and considerable digital work, this documentary brings this ancient city back to life.

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Week commencing 28 May 2023


Sunday 28 May
07:30 pm Lost Beasts: Secrets Of The Giant Mammoths Premiere
08:30 pm Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls Rpt
09:30 pm Patagonia Rpt
10:20 pm The Death of Bruce Lee Rpt
11:55 pm Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre

Monday 29 May
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London S05 E04
08:30 pm Michael Palin In North Korea Rpt
09:25 pm Reframed: Marilyn Monroe S01 E03
10:15 pm SBS World News Late
10:45 pm Reyka S01 E07
11:45 pm Miss S x 4 Rpt

Tuesday 30 May
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Aus Stephen Page S14 E05
08:30 pm Insight
09:30 pm Dateline
10:00 pm SBS World News Late
10:30 pm The Point Rpt
11:00 pm Pandore FTA Premiere
12:25 pm Hope x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 31 May
07:30 pm History Of The Sitcom Series Premiere
08:25 pm History Of The Sitcom S01 E02
09:15 pm Blue Lights S01 E02
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
11:00 pm The Congregation S01 E02
11:45 pm Unit One x 4 Rpt

Thursday 1 June
07:30 pm Inside Sydney Airport Series Premiere


08:30 pm Putin And The West Series Premiere
09:35 pm Normal People S01 E03
10:35 pm SBS World News Late
11:05 pm Catch And Release Rpt

Friday 2 June
07:30 pm Building The Impossible: Oil Rig S01 E03
08:30 pm Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis Series Premiere
09:30 pm Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:25 pm SBS World News Late
10:55 pm Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E07
11:50 pm Vienna Blood x 4 Rpt

Saturday 3 June
07:30 pm The Real Crown: Inside House Of Windsor S01 E02
08:25 pm Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors S01 E03
09:15 pm World’s Most Scenic River Journeys Rpt
10:10 pm Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Rpt
11:05 pm Medici: The Magnificent Part II x 3 Rpt

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Shackleton’s Endurance The Lost Ice Ship

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Sunday 4 June 7:30 PM

This documentary offers an in-depth look at a thrilling recent discovery as Sir Ernest Shackleton’s long lost ship Endurance is finally found more than a century after it was trapped in polar ice and sank into the frigid waters of the Antarctic.

At a remarkable discovery 10,000 feet below the surface of Antarctica’s Weddell Sea, researchers have discovered the British ship called Endurance, the vessel that launched one of the most remarkable stories of survival and determination and led to one of the most challenging shipwreck searches in history.

Fraught with its own peril, the discovery came after years of planning and a daring mission that cost millions of dollars.

Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana

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From Sunday 4 June 8:40 PM

In February 2021, the teams from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii made an exceptional discovery - an astoundingly well-preserved, nearly intact Roman ceremonial chariot was unearthed in the north of the site.

To date, this ornate chariot is the first of its kind to be discovered.

Alongside the many scientists who took part in the campaign to restore the chariot, we return to ancient Rome in order to put the chariot in context.

What could have been its use? How may have vehicles evolved during this time? What would traffic have looked like in the streets of Pompeii? Was owning a chariot and horses still a sign of social prestige? Don’t miss this investigation that travels through time to try to unravel the mysteries of this discovery.

Bonnie and Clyde

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From Monday 5 June 10:40 PM

Bonnie & Clyde is a four-part miniseries about two young, rambunctious lovers and their violent quest for freedom. The series is inspired by the rise and fall of Antonio Marcos van der P. and Enise B., renamed Bonnie & Clyde in the press, who captivated the whole of the Netherlands for two weeks in February 2014.

Esra Kaplan has only a few months left in juvenile detention, but decides not to return to juvenile detention after a dramatic leave visit to her Turkish family. Instead, she and her boyfriend Greg Driessen are on the run. For the first time in their lives, Esra and Greg feel free from everything and everyone, but soon the crimes pile up from bad to worse and they come to be known as the “Bonnie and Clyde of the Low Countries”. Will they be able to escape and start over together - or will they eventually be overtaken by their past?

The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild

Wednesday 7 June 8:30 PM

Although it looks like business as usual at Claridge’s - one of London’s most luxurious five-star hotels, set in the heart of Mayfair - this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Beneath the surface of this iconic, elegant, exclusive hotel, is a busy building site.

An extraordinary engineering project is underway.

A group of specialist miners from Donegal have been brought in to create a basement, digging as far down as the hotel is high.

On the top of the grade II listed building, three new floors and 72 rooms and suites are being added.

The ultimate aim - to ensure this Mayfair classic is setting the standard for the next generation of uber luxury hotels.

Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor

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Friday 9 June 8:35 PM

This documentary examines Sinéad O’Connor’s phenomenal rise to worldwide fame and how she used her voice at the height of her stardom, before her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream.

Focusing on Sinead’s prophetic words and deeds from 1987 to 1993, the film presents an authored, richly cinematic portrait of this fearless trailblazer through a contemporary feminist lens.

The archive-led documentary features era-defining music videos and concert performances alongside previously unseen footage from this period.

The film is underpinned by a new interview with Sinead herself, in which she reflects on events in her own words, and from a present-day perspective.

Intimate first-hand contributor interviews add to the tapestry with additional insights from contemporary artists, musicians and social commentators introducing broader themes of Irish history, politics, and global activism, all the while reflecting on Sinead’s artistry, impact, and legacy.

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The documentary was filmed over six years.

Official trailer

Week commencing 4 June 2023


Sunday 4 June
07:30 pm Shackleton’s Endurance The Lost Ice Ship Premiere
08:40 pm Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana Series Premiere
09:40 pm Patagonia S01 E03
10:30 pm Searching For Cleopatra Rpt

Monday 5 June
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London S05 E05
08:30 pm Michael Palin In North Korea Rpt
09:20 pm Reframed: Marilyn Monroe S01 E04
10:10 pm SBS World News Late
10:40 pm Bonnie And Clyde FTA Premiere
11:25 pm Miss S x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 6 June
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Aus Peter Helliar S14 E06
08:30 pm Insight
09:30 pm Dateline
10:00 pm SBS World News Late
10:30 pm The Point Rpt
11:00 pm Pandore S01 E02
12:25 pm Hope x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 7 June
07:30 pm History Of The Sitcom S01 E02
08:25 pm The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild Premiere
09:35 pm Blue Lights S01 E03
10:35 pm SBS World News Late
11:05 pm The Congregation S01 E03
12:00 am Unit One x 4 Rpt

Thursday 8 June
07:30 pm Inside Sydney Airport S01 E02
08:30 pm Putin And The West S01 E02
09:35 pm Normal People S01 E04
10:30 pm SBS World News Late
11:00 pm Catch And Release Rpt
11:50 pm Red Light x 5 Rpt

Friday 9 June
07:30 pm Mastermind
08:30 pm Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor Premiere
09:30 pm Legends Of The Pharaohs Rpt
10:25 pm SBS World News Late
10:55 pm Vienna Blood x 2 Rpt

Saturday 10 June
07:30 pm The Real Crown: Inside House Of Windsor S01 E03
08:25 pm Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors S01 E04
09:20 pm World’s Most Scenic River Journeys Rpt
10:15 pm Britain’s Most Expensive Houses Rpt
11:10 pm Medici: The Magnificent Part II x 5 Rpt

Is this the season final? As in the past, the various season finals aired on Friday nights as a one hour episode.

This show is so underrated.

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Weeks of War

Saturday 27 May 5:30 PM

For more than 420 weeks, between 1937 and 1945, somewhere in the world a battle raged. What made the news in and around the biggest events of WWII?

At any given moment during these years there were countless things happening on and off the battlefield, stories that history seldom touches.

By analysing the events in 41 critical weeks of WWII, we explore how people lived and survived during the most devastating conflict the world has ever seen. Using meticulously researched archival footage and expert insights, we introduce the unusual and the unexpected, highlighting the pivotal moments of the war to create an original and engaging perspective of WWII.

https://www.wildbear.tv/work/weeks-of-war/

The show will air at 5.30pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Just listed as a Quizmaster Special.

In this round, the specialty subjects are Baz Lurhmann’s Red Curtain Trilogy, 21st Century AFL Grand Finals: 2000 - Present, Trainspotting 1 & 2, and The Book Thief

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