Investigative reporter Don Van Natta, Jr. connects the dots on nine months of reporting to examine the saga of Serena Williams’ intense clash with chair umpire Carlos Ramos during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the 2018 US Open women’s final.
Seeking her record-tying 24th Grand Slam victory, Williams was assessed code violations that resulted first in a warning, followed by a point penalty and then the loss of a game after a heated argument capped by Williams calling Ramos ‘a thief’. With boos raining down, play was delayed before Osaka finished off Williams 6-2, 6-4 for her first Grand Slam title. The highly emotional awards ceremony afterward was marred by boos.
Few athletes in Olympic history have reached such heights and depths as Marion Jones. After starring at the University of North Carolina and winning gold at the 1997 and '99 World Track and Field Championships, her rise to the top culminated at the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. There, she captivated the world with her beauty, style and athletic dominance as she sprinted and jumped to three gold medals and two bronze. Eventually, though, her accomplishments and her reputation would be tarnished. For years, Jones denied the increasing speculation that she used performance-enhancing drugs. But in October 2007, she finally admitted what so many had long suspected - that she had indeed used steroids. Jones was sentenced to six months in prison for lying to federal investigators and soon saw her Olympic achievements disqualified. Now a free woman, Jones is running in a new direction in life and taking time to reflect.
While Dennis Rodman is no doubt one of the greatest talents in NBA history, he is just as famous for his off-court exploits. This documentary explores the reasons behind him becoming the character he is known as today. Witness Rodman’s improbable rise from a homeless, teenage airport janitor to school stardom at Southeastern Oklahoma State, ultimately becoming the most iconoclastic figure in basketball history.
Diego Maradona is a documentary that highlights one of the most celebrated and controversial soccer players in the world. The charismatic Argentine was worshiped on and off the pitch and led Napoli to its first league title. This wild and unforgettable story will recount the miracles he performed on the field as darker days loomed ahead.
TBI reports that SBS had bought two documentaries from Passion Distribution: Nuremberg: The Nazis on Trial (1 x 90 min) and The Great Plague (3 x 60 min), which aired on March 28.
Nuremberg: The Nazis on Trial is yet to be scheduled.
Sunday 20 June
07:30 pm Andre The Giant
09:05 pm Lance
10:55 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown x 2 Rpt
Monday 21 June
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London Rpt
08:30 pm Serena Vs The Umpire
09:30 pm Lance
11:30 pm SBS World News Late
Tuesday 22 June
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Denise Drysdale
08:30 pm Insight
09:30 pm Dateline
10:00 pm The Feed
10:30 pm SBS World News Late
11:00 pm Tour De France: The Legend Rpt
Wednesday 23 June
07:35 pm Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson Rpt
08:30 pm Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold
09:55 pm Marion Jones: Press Pause
10:55 pm SBS World News Late
11:25 pm Chimerica x 4 Rpt
Thursday 24 June
07:35 pm Great Asian Railways Journeys Rpt
08:30 pm The Unusual Suspects S01 E04
09:30 pm Rodman: For Better Or Worse
11:30 pm SBS World News Late
Friday 25 June
07:30 pm World’s Most Beautiful Railway Rpt
08:25 pm World’s Most Beautiful Railway Rpt
09:20 pm Diego Maradona
11:40 pm SBS World News Late
Saturday 26 June
07:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 1
Sunday 20 June at 9:05 pm and Monday 21 June at 9:30 pm
This two-part documentary from Emmy award-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich features candid interviews with Lance Armstrong, his family and former teammates about his battle with testicular cancer, Tour de France victories, which he was later stripped of, and dramatic downfall after being exposed in a widespread doping scandal. The film is set against the backdrop of competitive cycling and tracks the widespread corruption of the sport, caused by the pervasive use of performance enhancing drugs.
Bettany Hughes explores Athens, the crowning landmark of ancient Greek civilisation and a symbol of intellect and democracy the world over.
She travels to Olympia, known as the birthplace of the Olympics, but there is so much more about this site to reveal.
Walking Britain’s Lost Railways - Season 3
Saturday 3 July at 7:30 pm
From the 1960’s, the axe fell on 4,000 miles of Britain’s rail network. Now, decades later, Rob Bell is going on journey to uncover those lost railway lines. Every week, Rob will explore a different line, experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure, and forgotten worlds that disappeared when the line closed.
He’ll experience how, once gone, the lost line affected the community, industry, and lifestyle of the area. But Rob will also be celebrating the new life that’s been created, from the old railway stations that are now beautiful homes, to restored signal boxes and the impressive heritage railways that have sprung up all over the country.
It’s good to see the Tour De France starting at 8.30pm each night (bar Thurs when its at 9.30pm) on SBS’s main channel. Has it always started at 8.30 on SBS? Or did it used to start then on Viceland, then switch to SBS around the 9.30pm mark or so?
At only 17 miles across it may be the world’s tenth smallest country - but don’t be fooled by its diminutive size. Bettany Hughes discovers how Malta is a cultural hub laden with some of the world’s most precious treasures. This is an island where civilisations from East, West, North and South have met and cross-fertilised. Here Bettany reveals the workings of the Neolithic mind and ancient shipwrecks, mediaeval castles and WWII relics. From the ancient Phoenicians to Napoleon, historical outsiders have left their distinct footprints on Malta, covering the island with monuments from every time period, making it one of the best time-capsules in the world. The wonders Bettany explores include Royal Malta, where Elizabeth II lived as a newly-wed with Prince Philip until 1951. At Fort St Angelo, home of Crusader Knights we reveal not only their bloodthirsty story, but have exclusive access to the underground, hidden city they built in the rock of Malta itself.
Apparently Secret Scotland was taken off the schedule with one episode to go in series 2 (Ayrshire and Arran). Now we have to wait until Tour de France finishes before we see that episode. Could it be paired with series 3 which has ten episodes?
Sunday 4 July
07:30 pm Treasures Of Malta
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 9
Monday 5 July
07:30 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London Rpt
08:30 pm Secret Scotland S02 E06
09:25 pm 24 Hours In Emergency
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm The Investigation
11:45 pm Movie: Sweet Country
Tuesday 6 July
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Uncle Jack Charles
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 10
Wednesday 7 July
07:35 pm Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson Rpt
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 11
Thursday 8 July
07:30 pm Great Asian Railways Journeys Rpt
08:30 pm The Good Fight S05 E02
09:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 12
Friday 9 July
07:35 pm Egypt’s Lost Pyramid Rpt
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 13
Saturday 10 July
07:30 pm Walking Britain’s Lost Railways S03 E02
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 14
Sunday 11 July
07:35 pm Great Wall Of China: The Hidden Story
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 15
Monday 12 July
07:30 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London Rpt
08:30 pm Secret ScotlandSeason 3 Premiere
09:25 pm 24 Hours In Emergency
10:20 pm SBS World News Late
10:50 pm The Investigation
11:45 pm The Typist Rpt
Tuesday 13 July
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Grant Denyer
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 16
Wednesday 14 July
07:35 pm Secrets of The Tower Of London Rpt
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 17
Thursday 15 July
07:30 pm Great Asian Railways Journeys Rpt
08:30 pm The Good Fight S05 E03
09:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 18
Friday 16 July
07:35 pm Walking Britain’s Lost Railways S03 E03
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 19
Saturday 17 July
07:30 pm Walking Britain’s Lost Railways S03 E04
08:30 pm Tour De France 2021 Live, Stage 20
Comedian Susan Calman takes a light-hearted jaunt around her homeland, visiting some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations.
Episode 1 - Falkirk And The Lothians
Susan’s journey begins in the former industrial powerhouse of Falkirk, with a privileged look inside the Falkirk Wheel, and then exclusive access to the Largest Equine Statue on the planet. **Disclaimer. This content is for preview purposes only and subject to change ahead of broadcast.
