SBS (main channel) - Programs and Schedules

So I’ve decided my next bingeworthy show is 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. I’ve watched episodes over the years but out of sequence and whenever I have happened to find it while channel surfing. It’s good watching every episode in order and seeing the references from the previous week’s episode.

So, I have been recording the episodes on SBS or Viceland over the past year and have Seasons 3 to 13 on my Fetch box. The thing I was wondering about is why don’t the episode titles on SBS match what has been written up on IMDB?

I have just watched Season 3 and 4 from SBS but these 12 episodes are listed as Season 2 and 3 on IMDB. Season 1 on IMDB is considered to be the original 2 specials from 2013. SBS doesn’t seem to have repeated those in the past year.

The following seasons seem to be all over the shop for SBS with the number of episodes in seasons not matching IMDB at all. So while SBS is now showing episodes labelled Season 13, this is S18E8 and then S19E1 etc on IMDB. They have Season 22 starting this week in the UK.

Is IMDB the correct source for season and episode titles? Why does SBS have a different way of naming seasons and episodes?

See Us, Hear Us, Join Us

NITV and SBS invite Australia to join them in deepening their understanding of January 26

National Indigenous Television ( NITV ), and the wider SBS network, invite communities to deepen their understanding of January 26 and what it means to be Australian through the upcoming programming slate, Always Was, Always Will Be .

A schedule curated to highlight themes of Country, Identity and Nation will be featured throughout the week, January 19-26, across SBS channels, including documentaries, news, movies and more.

The Sunrise Ceremony, presented by The Point hosts John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs, will air live from Bundjalung and Yugambeh Country in Coolangatta, QLD on Wednesday 26 January at 6:00am, and will mark the commencement of a daytime simulcast of programs across NITV and SBS . The beautiful and insightful program is led by First Nations perspectives, and includes reflections from non-Indigenous and multicultural voices on Australia’s past, present and future. Guests will include Wik and Soloman Islander man and musician Ziggy Ramo , Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman and Associate Professor Chelsea Watego , and prominent journalist Kerry O’Brien . The Sunrise Ceremony will also be simulcast on Channel 10 .

A short introductory film titled The Land We Live On will be broadcast prior to the Sunrise Ceremony at 5:55am. In the short film, eight year old Wiradjuri filmmaker Penelope Towney will perform an Acknowledgement of Country for the Dharawal and Yuin Nations, followed by a short reflection on the significance and meaning of a Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country.

At 7:30pm on Wednesday January 26, TikTok will partner with NITV in a live concert - TikTok and NITV Present: First Sounds. Hosted by Tyrone Pynor , Bianca Hunt and Grayson McCarthy-Grogan , the concert will feature a specially curated line up of both emerging and established artists including Barkaa , JK-47 , Nooky , Becca Hatch , Jesswar , Kobie Dee , Dallas Woods , Kaiit and more. In this innovative cross platform simulcast, communities across Australia will have more access than ever to these performances and celebration of culture. TikTok and NITV Present: First Sounds will be simulcast on NITV and SBS Viceland , and will also be live on NITV’s TikTok , @nitv .

At 9:30pm, Larissa Behrendt ’s documentary Araatika! Rise Up will have its free to air premiere, simulcast across SBS and NITV . The documentary explores how a group of NRL greats came together to create a new pre-game ceremony in response to the Maori Haka – one that could celebrate Australia’s First Nations cultures. After fellow Indigenous players Preston Campbell , Timana Tahu and George Rose devised their own pre-game performance, Dean Widders began a journey to bring this dance – and First Nations pride more broadly – to the game.

Tanya Denning-Orman, SBS Director of Indigenous Content , said: “ NITV proudly reflects and celebrates Australia’s diverse First Nations peoples, showcasing our experiences, perspectives and contributions. This year’s January 26 programming across the SBS network will reflect this once again, providing a platform for our voices to be heard, for an honest reflection of this country’s history and what’s needed for a more united and equal future. We invite all Australians to come together to join the conversation.”

News & Current Affairs

On Tuesday January 25 Natalie Ahmat will host a special edition of NITV News , NITV News: January 25 , which will bring audiences a wrap of events and national conversation leading into the channel’s Australia Day, Survival Day and Invasion Day coverage on January 26. At 8:00pm, Karla Grant will host a special episode of Insight - Insight: 'Indigenous Incarceration’ was created in response to Dean Gibson’s powerful documentary, Incarceration Nation , broadcast on NITV and SBS in 2021,and in this special episode of Insight , audiences hear of the personal struggles of people who have spent time in prison and from families whose loved ones have died in custody, as well as those working to reduce the incarceration rates and deaths in custody of First Nations people.

NITV News will provide rolling news coverage on January 26 from every corner of the country throughout the day, accessible on air, via Facebook Live and through SBS Radio , with coverage starting with a 30-minute program at 11;30am. The coverage will conclude at 6:00pm with a full wrap up of the day’s news, which will be simulcast on SBS . News and opinion pieces will also be accessible through NITV ’s website and social media pages.

SBS Radio will also be exploring what January 26 means to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and helping people to learn about the Country they’re on, with articles covering these topics published in more than 60 languages online.

SBS Voices will publish memoir pieces from the SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition , including pieces from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers, as well as narratives from migrant perspectives about learning to belong in Australia.

Programming

NITV

Each night at 7:30pm from January 19-25, NITV will air a selection of content curated around the theme of ‘Identity’, including a selection of Who Do You Think You Are episodes featuring Casey Donovan , Troy Cassar-Daley , Uncle Jack Charles and Ernie Dingo , as well as the music documentary Gurrumul and classic film Storm Boy . Likewise, at 8:30pm from January 19-25, NITV will air a curated collection of ‘Nation’ themed programming, which will highlight stories from our past and present, including History Bites Back , Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky , We Don’t Need a Map , Incarceration Nation , Robbie Hood and Occupation Native . At 10:00pm each night, audiences can tune in for a selection of classic movies such as Ten Canoes , Tuduwali , Jedda , Toomelah , Radiance and Sweet Country .

Following Insight: 'Indigenous Incarceration’ , Warwick Thornton ’s award-winning series The Beach will return to NITV in a marathon format at 9:30pm. Following the marathon, the third season of critically acclaimed documentary Bamay will air at 11:50pm in its entirety, providing viewers with aerial footage of Australia’s most stunning and diverse landscapes alongside factoids about Country as the evening leads into Wednesday January 26.

SBS Network

Viewers can also head to SBS On Demand for the full day of programming, including the Sunrise Ceremony and Tik Tok and NITV Presents: First Sounds . Additionally, SBS On Demand will house curated collections of programming including a selection from Araatika! Rise Up ’s Dean Widders, and a collection of documentaries that reflects the history of protest in Australia.

SBS World Movies have curated a collection of films based on Country, Identity and Nation including Satellite Boy , Storm Boy and Samson and Delilah which will air from 6:00pm on Wednesday January 26.

SBS Food will also air a selection of programs throughout the day, including Indigenous cuisine themed episodes of The Cook Up , Kriol Kitchen and the channel premiere of The Beach .

Additional Programming Details

For the first time, Strait to the Plate and Araatika! Rise Up will be subtitled in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, available on SBS On Demand .A selection of Living Black episodes will also be subtitled in Arabic & Simplified Chinese.

Following the week, The Point will return for 2022 on Tuesday February 15 with Sunrise Ceremony hosts John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs reprising their co-hosting roles.

Follow the conversation on social media on the day using #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe.

C21 reports SBS has bought two factual shows from Germany’s Autentic Distribution: Druids – The Mystery of Celtic Priests (1×52’) and China’s New Silk Road – From Yiwu to Madrid (1×52’).

Treasures of the World: Gibraltar

Sunday 23 January at 7:30pm

There are few places on Earth with as much of an outsize influence on world history as the small British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The peninsular may just be 6.5 square kilometres, but this iconic rock has loomed large on the human imagination since pre-history. Inside the rock itself, Bettany explores the incredible, subterranean, secret Stay Behind Cave, where Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, masterminded a remarkable plot: to leave six men, walled in, as human transmitters of intelligence should the Nazis invade Gibraltar.

On the end of a rope, squeezing through narrow caves, Bettany discovers messages left by Victorian officers in Leonora’s Cave and witnesses the colourful natural formations of the underground pleasure gardens. In the Garrison Library, Bettany handles the first report of Admiral Nelson’s death in the Gibraltar Chronicle. She also gets stuck inside a ‘Moorish’ tunnel and comes face-to-face with a cheeky Barbary macaque monkey.

Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests

Thursday 27 January at 07:30 PM

Druids are a mystery that has not been revealed yet. New archaeological findings indicate what is lying behind it. Druids, the mysterious wizards of the Celts, have always fascinated the world. They are an integral part of ancient literature, as heroes of Irish legends and stars of modern fantasy worlds. But who were they really? Their heritage has long been elusive, as they have only passed on their secret knowledge orally. Finally, new archaeological findings paint a detailed picture of their lives and curious work.

Week commencing 23 January 2022


Sunday 23 January
07:30 pm Treasures Of Gibraltar
08:30 pm Caesar’s Doomsday War
10:00 pm Top Ten Mummies Of Egypt Rpt
11:30 pm The Great Plague Rpt

Monday 24 January
07:35 pm Britain’s Scenic Railways
08:30 pm Secret Scotland Rpt
09:20 pm Historic House Rescue Rpt
10:15 pm SBS World News Late
10:45 pm The Crimson Rivers S02 E08
11:45 pm Wisting Rpt

Tuesday 25 January
07:30 pm Great Continental Railway Journeys Rpt
08:35 pm Alhambra Secrets Of The Ancient Builders Rpt
09:35 pm Australia In Colour Rpt
10:35 pm SBS World News
11:05 pm Shadow Lines Linear Series Premiere

Wednesday 26 January
07:30 pm Great Australian Railway Journeys Rpt
08:30 pm Great Australian Railway Journeys Rpt
09:35 pm Araatika! Rise Up
11:00 pm SBS World News
11:30 pm In Therapy x 2 S01 E17 E18

Thursday 27 January
07:35 pm Druids: The Mystery Of Celtic Priests
08:30 pm A Short History Of Living Longer S01 E04
09:35 pm Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve Rpt
10:40 pm SBS World News
11:10 pm La Fortuna S01 E04

Friday 28 January
07:35 pm Good With Wood S01 E04
08:30 pm Walking Britain’s Roman Roads Rpt
09:20 pm Ancient Superstructures Rpt
10:15 pm SBS World News
10:45 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:35 pm Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games Rpt

Saturday 29 January
07:30 pm Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman S01 E04
08:30 pm World’s Greatest Hotels Hong Kong Peninsula
09:25 pm World’s Most Beautiful Railway Rpt
10:20 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:15 pm Dublin Murders Rpt

Schedule update

Thursday 20 January
07:35 pm Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels Chewton Glen
08:30 pm A Short History of Living Longer S01 E03
09:35 pm Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve Rpt
10:45 pm SBS World News
11.15 pm La Fortuna
12.10 am Gomorrah S02 E03

Heritage Rescue

From Monday 31 January 07:35 PM; 6 episodes

Nick follows the extraordinary rescue of Castle Howard in Yorkshire before its roof gives in to the Great British weather. Backdrop to classic period dramas like Brideshead Revisited, Castle Howard is one of Britain’s most loved stately homes. But since a huge fire in 1940, keeping the place alive has been the full-time occupation of the Howard family and today Nick Howard follows in his father’s footsteps to save the place from ruin, embarking on a huge project to rebuild its complex lead roofs, saving unique ceilings, and restoring a stunning stone portico before it’s too late.

Magic In The Mountains

Tuesday 1 February at 08:40 PM

Against all odds, and to the shock of the world, tiny little Squaw Valley, California, won the right to host the 1960 Winter Olympics. Leveraging the genius of visionaries like Walt Disney, not only were these Games a huge success but they also changed the world of sports forever.

Hidden Assets

From Wednesday 2 February at 9:25 PM; 6 episodes

A police raid in Limerick, a dead body in Antwerp and a terrorist bombing campaign - Detective Emer Berry and her CAB team must work out how they are all connected.

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Scenic Coastal Walks with Kate Humble

Thursday 3 February 7:35 PM

Kate Humble walks some of Britain’s most beautiful coastal paths. Starting on the South West Coast Path, Kate leaves Stonebarrow Hill in Dorset heading to Lyme Regis in search of dinosaurs. In Yorkshire, Kate begins 300 feet above Robin Hood’s Bay and ends at Scarborough, where she embraces swimming in the North Sea.

The Long Call

From Thursday 3 February 8:35 PM; 4 episodes

A body is found on a beach in North Devon. DI Matthew Venn must lead an investigation and confront a community he was exiled from 20 years ago.

Legendary Castles

From Saturday 5 February at 8:30 PM; 2 episodes

Right in the middle of the Alps rises a castle worthy of a fairy tale. With its white stones, towers and turrets of stunning architecture, the castle was a king’s romantic dream that materialised amidst a steep mountain range. At an altitude of 200m stands the colossal project of Ludwig II of Bavaria, the Swan King of Neuschwanstein. How did a young king, a Wagner enthusiast, fancy such an innovative castle in 1866, when he was barely 20 years old? What means were necessary to see the king’s vision through? And what architectural challenges did the architects have to overcome during the 20 years of its construction?

The Long Call is an ITV drama series based on the novel by Ann Cleeves who also wrote Vera. It premiered internationally on BritBox on October 28 last year.

Week commencing 30 January 2022


Sunday 30 January
07:30 pm Great Wall of China: The Making of China
08:50 pm Auschwitz: One Day
09:50 pm World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg Rpt
11:05 pm The Great Plague Rpt

Monday 31 January
07:35 pm Heritage Rescue
08:30 pm Secret Scotland Rpt
09:20 pm Historic House Rescue Rpt
10:15 pm SBS World News Late
10:45 pm Paris Police 1900
11:50 pm Wisting Rpt

Tuesday 1 February
07:30 pm Great Continental Railway Journeys Rpt
08:40 pm Magic In The Mountains
10:05 pm SBS World News
11:10 pm Living Black: Michael Mosley
11:05 pm Shadow Lines S01 E02

Wednesday 2 February
07:35 pm The Royal House Of Windsor Rpt
08:30 pm The Royal House Of Windsor Rpt
09:25 pm Hidden Assets
10:25 pm SBS World News
11:00 pm In Therapy x 2 S01 E19 E20
11:50 pm Witch Hunt x 2 Rpt

Thursday 3 February
07:35 pm Scenic Coastal Walks with Kate Humble
08:30 pm The Long Haul Series Premiere
09:25 pm Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve Rpt
10:35 pm SBS World News
11:05 pm La Fortuna S01 E05

Friday 4 February
07:35 pm Good With Wood S01 E04
08:30 pm Walking Britain’s Roman Roads Rpt
09:20 pm Rise of Empires: Incas Rpt
10:25 pm SBS World News
10:55 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:50 pm Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games Rpt

Saturday 5 February
07:30 pm Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman S01 E05
08:30 pm Legendary Castles Series Premiere
09:25 pm World’s Most Beautiful Railway Rpt
10:25 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:15 pm Dublin Murders Rpt

Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens; 2 episodes

From Sunday 6 February 7:30 PM

We chart the two Queens’ incredible shared journeys, starting from royal nobodies and ending with the throne itself, discovering how they battled to build their reigns.

Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World

Tuesday 8 February 8:40 PM

The story of the scientists who created Dolly, the sheep that changed the world. This documentary tells the full story for the first time with never-before-seen archive footage, revealing how on a small Scottish farm, a handful of the world’s best genetic scientists worked in secret to crack the holy grail of life: cloning. The story, when it broke, caused a moral panic to sweep the world. But how did it happen? Who was behind it? What was the science? And, ultimately, what is Dolly’s legacy today?

Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night

From Wednesday 9 February 7:35 PM 4 episodes

Tony is exploring the stretch of the Thames from the estuary - where the river meets the sea - to the Thames Barrier. It’s here, at the Barrier itself, where he begins his journey, as he’s given a unique invitation to its control room, to see for himself how they keep London safe throughout the night.

The Relics of Egypt: Exploring the Largest Museum in the World

Wednesday 9 February 8:30 PM

A stone’s throw from the iconic Cheops pyramids, another famous man-made creation rises, towering over the Giza Plateau - The Grand Egyptian Museum.

The construction of this ultra-modern building of unprecedented proportions, stretching over 117 acres, was recently finalised.

With its 20 years of construction punctuated with pitfalls and dead ends, 5000 daily onsite workers and 1-billion-dollar budget, it is the biggest construction site the world has ever seen.

Welcome to the biggest museum in the world.

Week commencing 6 February 2022


Sunday 6 February
07:30 pm Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens
08:30 pm Ancient Metropolis: Chichen Itza
09:30 pm Ancient Metropolis: Teotihuacan
10:30 pm Ancient Metropolis: Tikal
11:30 pm I Am Jfk Jnr Rpt

Monday 7 February
07:35 pm Heritage Rescue
08:30 pm Secret Scotland Rpt
09:20 pm Historic House Rescue Rpt
10:15 pm SBS World News Late
10:45 pm Paris Police 1900
11:50 pm Wisting Rpt

Tuesday 8 February
07:30 pm Great Continental Railway Journeys Rpt
08:40 pm Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World
09:40 pm Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold Rpt
11:10 pm SBS World News
11:40 pm Shadow Lines S01 E03

Wednesday 9 February
07:35 pm Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night Series Premiere
08:30 pm The Relics of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum
09:30 pm Hidden Assets
10:30 pm SBS World News
11:00 pm In Therapy x 2 S01 E21 E22
11:50 pm Witch Hunt x 2 Rpt

Thursday 10 February
07:35 pm Scenic Coastal Walks with Kate Humble
08:30 pm The Long Haul S01 E02
09:25 pm Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve Rpt
10:35 pm SBS World News
11:05 pm La Fortuna S01 E06

Friday 11 February
07:35 pm Good With Wood S01 E05
08:30 pm Walking Britain’s Roman Roads Rpt
09:25 pm Rise of Empires: Mayans Rpt
10:25 pm SBS World News
10:55 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:50 pm Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games Rpt

Saturday 12 February
07:30 pm Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman S01 E05
08:30 pm Legendary Castles S01 E02
09:30 pm World’s Most Beautiful Railway Rpt
10:25 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:20 pm Dublin Murders Rpt

Seven new documentaries commissioned for SBS and NITV as part of Curious Australia initiative

SBS and National Indigenous Television (NITV) have announced a collection of seven standalone half-hour documentaries commissioned through the nationwide Curious Australia initiative.

I> n partnership with Screen Australia, and state and territory agencies Film Victoria, Screen NSW, Screen Queensland, Screen Tasmania, Screen Territory, Screenwest and the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), Curious Australia supports screen practitioners from under-represented backgrounds in the sector to amplify their authentic, enlightening and powerful stories on Australian screens.

SBS has commissioned Run Girl (Screen NSW), The Alexander Ball (Screen Queensland), We Are Sexual Beings (Film Victoria), and Whatever Scares You (Film Victoria), while Black Empire (South Australian Film Corporation), Sistas in Mining ( Screen Queensland) and Unlocked (Screen NSW) have been commissioned to premiere on NITV.

Criteria for Curious Australia applications included two key creative roles on a project being held by people from an under-represented background, including those identifying as First Nations Australians; women, those with diverse age backgrounds; people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people living with disability; people of diverse sexuality and gender identities including LGBTQIA+; people from under-represented locations (including regional and remote areas); and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Each documentary was selected for its reflection of SBS’s Charter and its innovative exploration of issues relevant to contemporary Australia.

The selected titles commissioned to premiere on SBS and NITV, are:

Run Girl (Screen NSW)

Australian Olympic sprinter, Bendere Oboya, embraces her identity as she switches disciplines from the 400m to 800m in pursuit of becoming the world’s best. She joined her local athletics club to make friends and now is one of Australia’s most promising young sprinters. The Ethiopian-born 21 year old is determined to show that no matter your beginnings, anything is possible.

Director/Producer: Renny Wijeyamohan
Writer: Zufi Emerson

The Alexander Ball (Screen Queensland)

The Alexander Ball (working title) is an observational documentary extravaganza celebrating Samoan-Australian trans woman of colour, Ella Ganza, and the Meanjin (Brisbane) ballroom scene, as the community prepares for one of biggest pride events of the year: The Alexander Ball.

Director/Producer/Writer: Jessica Magro

We Are Sexual Beings (Film Victoria)

What does it mean to be young, disabled and sexual in modern Australia? We Are Sexual Beings exposes the fun and sometimes painful details as we follow three remarkably different human beings who all happen to share two things in common: life altering spinal injuries and healthy sexual appetites…

Creator/Writer/Producer: Lucy Knox
Creator/Writer/Producer: Isaac Elliott

Whatever Scares You (Film Victoria)

Whatever Scares You (working title) is a rite of passage film that documents Breanna Deleo in her first year of work. Breanna is attempting to work as a professional artist - a challenging profession for anyone. And Breanna identifies as disabled. Breanna’s parents are her greatest allies and advocates. They want to protect Breanna but sometimes to find our way in the world, we need to go it alone.

Writer and Director: Tamara Searle
Writer: Breanna Deleo
Producer: Alice Fleming

Black Empire (South Australian Film Corporation)

After a successful but exhausting career fighting prejudice, racism, and exploitation in the Australian Music Industry, rapper Jimblah embarks on his latest project, BLKMPIRE, aiming to reimagine how the music industry can work. But can he transform the country through black song, or will the staid traditions of an exploitative industry rear their heads?

Director: Johanis Lyons-Reid
Writer/Director: Pearl Berry
Writer/Producer: Piri Eddy
Producer: Lilla Berry

Sistas in Mining (Screen Queensland)

Sistas in Mining (working title), is a documentary that will follow the inspiring story of Shontell Leah Ketchell, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman, who is an aspiring screenwriter who works as a production operator on a coal mine in Central Queensland.

Co-Director: Ewan Cutler
Co-Director/Producer: Jill Robinson
Writer/Creator/Associate Producer: Shontell Leah Ketchell

Unlocked (Screen NSW)

Unlocked explores how a journey of two similar teenagers facing juvenile incarceration can be drastically altered if they identify as being Indigenous Australian. A story about mental illness told through the lens of animation, having animated characters interact with live action worlds is innovative and refreshing.

Co-Director/Co-Writer: Jake Duczynski
Co-Director/Co-Writer: Mr James Hackett
Executive Producer: Beck Cole
Producer: Andrew Arbuthnot

Bernadine Lim, Commissioning Editor of Documentaries at SBS, said: “The response to Curious Australia was fantastic, we received a large number of submissions with exciting, untold stories from incredible up-and-coming storytellers.

“Curious Australia is an exciting new addition to our factual offering across the SBS network, providing a unique opportunity for mid-level and emerging documentary-makers to tackle contemporary Australian stories and issues, while also supporting the development of diverse creative talent in the sector.”

Marissa McDowell, Commissioning Editor at NITV, said: “We’re really looking forward to seeing these bold and unique stories from First Nations documentary makers across Australia uncovered through this initiative, come to life on our screens. We’re pleased to be ensuring that under-represented storytellers have a platform for their perspectives to inspire all Australians.”

Screen Australia’s Head of Documentary, Alex West, said: “These unique stories offer insight into a range of contemporary issues and they showcase the powerful filmmaking talent we have around the country. We are proud to support Curious Australia and I can’t wait for these documentaries to engage audiences on SBS and NITV this year.”

Film Victoria’s CEO, Caroline Pitcher, said: “Curious is a fantastic opportunity for early to mid-career practitioners to reach a national audience and elevate diverse talent and stories. After a rigorous selection process, we’re pleased to support We Are Sexual Beings by creative team Lucy Knox and Issac Elliot and Whatever Scares You by Alice Fleming, Tamara Searle and Breanna Deleo. Both projects present candid and authentic portrayals of contemporary Australia and importantly reflect diversity in both their filmmaking teams and projects.”

Grainne Brunsdon, Head of Screen NSW, said: “As a champion of promoting a diverse screen industry behind and in front of the camera, Screen NSW is proud to partner with SBS, Screen Australia and other state and territory agencies on the Curious Australia initiative.

“This collaboration has unearthed two excellent projects for NSW and will support talented local creative talent from under-represented backgrounds to share incredibly poignant stories. Run Girl, commissioned for SBS, follows Ethiopian-Australian Olympic sprinter Bendere Oboya as she confronts her heritage to achieve her destiny, transitioning from the 400 to the 800 meters; and Unlocked, commissioned for NITV, will explore how a journey of two similar teenagers facing juvenile incarceration can be drastically altered if they identify as being Indigenous Australian. I look forward to seeing these projects come to life on screen.”

Kylie Munnich, Screen Queensland CEO, said: “Partnering with SBS and NITV for the Curious Australia initiative has provided a prestigious, national platform for these talented filmmakers from under-represented backgrounds to tell their stories, their way.

“Documentaries are an incredibly powerful tool for both exploring and reflecting Australia’s richly diverse society and allow for a greater variety of people, stories and ways of life to make it to our screens.

“SBS and NITV provide a unique, dedicated service to audiences and industry through their commitment to uplifting under-represented voices, and we particularly look forward to seeing the films by our supported Queensland recipients – First Nations, Cairns-based filmmaker Shontell Ketchell and Samoan-Maltese-Australian filmmaker Jessica Magro from Brisbane - on their channels and platforms.”

Kate Croser, SAFC CEO, said: “As an agency committed to supporting and promoting diverse South Australian screen practitioners and their stories, the SAFC has been proud to partner with SBS and NITV on this initiative providing a national platform to amplify under-represented Australian voices. It is especially exciting that the selected South Australian project comes from a First Nations led creative team of writer/director/producer sisters Pearl Berry and Lilla Berry, along with writer/producer Piri Eddy and director Johanis Lyons-Reid; we congratulate them on their success and look forward to seeing their finished film on NITV.”

Curious Australia is targeted at mid-career practitioners working on lower-budget, exciting and risk-taking projects. Launched with a call-out in 2021, it brings the sector together to support the further development of diverse creative talent.

Sex And Sensibility

Monday 14 February 9:30 PM

In this sumptuous docu-drama, we lift the lid on the salacious activities of the aristocratic elite of the Georgian period, revealing that marriages were about money, love came at a price, and to get to the top, some Georgians had to get on top.

Death On The Common My Mother’s Murderer

Thursday 17 February 9:25 PM

Rachel Nickell’s murder on Wimbledon Common in 1992 was a frenzied attack on a young mother carried out in broad daylight with only one witness - her 2-year-old son, Alex. The tragedy gripped the British public and placed Rachel’s family at the centre of a tabloid hurricane, forcing them to flee the country. Nearly 30 years later, Alex returns to the UK with his father Andre to explore his mother’s murder and the events that followed, visiting the scene of the crime and meeting professionals involved in the case, in this powerful authored documentary.

The Lakes With Simon Reeve

From Friday 18 February 7:30 PM

Simon travels through the glorious Lake District and the county of Cumbria, where huge changes are sweeping an ancient landscape.

How To Build A Nuclear Power Station

From Friday 18 February 8:40 PM

We follow Mike Murphy, one of Hinkley’s Area Construction leads, as he oversees a critical operation to create one of the two giant super-strong nuclear reactor foundations. Mike and his team must undertake a 3-day continuous concrete pour to create the perfect base for one of the two reactors to sit on.

Week commencing 13 February 2022


Sunday 13 February
07:30 pm Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens
08:30 pm Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya
09:25 pm Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya
10:20 pm Life And Death In Herculaneum Rpt
11:30 pm I Am Jfk Jnr Rpt

Monday 14 February
07:35 pm Heritage Rescue
08:30 pm Royal History’s Myths And Secrets
09:30 pm Sex And Sensibility
10:25 pm SBS World News Late
10:55 pm Paris Police 1900
12:05 pm Wisting Rpt

Tuesday 15 February
07:30 pm Who Do You Think You Are? Jodie Whittaker Season 17 Premiere
08:30 pm Insight Season Premiere
09:30 pm Framed Series Premiere
10:00 pm The Feed Season Premiere
10:30 pm SBS World News
11:00 pm The Point Season Premiere
11:30 pm Shadow Lines S01 E04

Wednesday 16 February
07:35 pm Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night
08:30 pm Inside Air Force One
09:30 pm Hidden Assets
10:30 pm SBS World News
11:00 pm In Therapy x 2 S01 E23 E24
11:50 pm The Handmaid’s Tale Rpt

Thursday 17 February
07:35 pm Scenic Coastal Walks with Kate Humble
08:30 pm The Long Haul S01 E03
09:25 pm Death On The Common My Mother’s Murderer
10:20 pm SBS World News
10:50 pm Gomorrah
11:50 pm Partisan

Friday 18 February
07:30 pm The Lakes With Simon Reeve Series Premiere
08:40 pm How To Build A Nuclear Power Station
09:45 pm Rise of Empires: Aztecs Rpt
10:45 pm SBS World News
11:15 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
12:10 pm Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games Rpt

Saturday 19 February
07:30 pm Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman S01 E06
08:30 pm Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour
09:30 pm Ancient Egypt’s Darkest Hour Rpt
10:30 pm 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt
11:25 pm Dublin Murders Rpt

Season 17 debuted on the BBC in October 2020 and only had four episodes, as production was halted due to COVID pandemic.

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Who Do You Think You Are? UK S17

From Tuesday 15 February 07:30 PM

This inspiring and informative reality series takes viewers on a personal journey into the pasts of well-known celebrities, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover the stories that lie at the heart of their family history.

Concorde: Secrets Behind The Crash

Wednesday 23 February 08:30 PM

With key interviews from crash investigators, Concorde pilots, and the air traffic controller that day, this film tells the gripping and tragic story of what really happened to Concorde Flight 4590.

Are they going to show the whole season this time or just cherry pick the better known celebrities?

There are only 4 episodes and so far they have scheduled the first 2 in the correct order Jodie Whittaker amd David Walliams

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