Elizabeth Into The Storm
Sunday 5 June 7:30 PM
Elizabeth Into The Storm brings the story of Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign right up to date for the Platinum Jubilee year, and details how recent royal scandals, public family breakups and the tragic loss of her husband, not to mention the impact of a global pandemic, have led to trying times for the most enduring monarch that Britain has ever seen.
Throughout, she has remained steadfast, defending the monarchy in its darkest hours, and rallying the nation when it needed her most.
Death In The Tower: King Richard
Sunday 5 June 8:30 PM
Did King Richard III have his two nephews murdered? Bones discovered at the Tower of London and reports from the time suggest so. Two boys are waiting in the Tower of London for their big feast day.
Two boys are waiting in the Tower of London for their big day of celebration. The older boy is just 12 years old in the summer of 1483 and is to be crowned King of England. But suddenly doubts arise among the nobles about the succession to the throne and his uncle receives the crown. After the coronation, the two young heirs to the throne disappear from the face of the earth. Have they been kidnapped or murdered? The new King Richard III remains silent on the matter. But the doubts about his accession to the throne remain. In the 17th century, bones are found during building work, confirming the old suspicion against Richard III as a child murderer. What happened to the two boys in the Tower? A cold case from the age of the knights in England, in which numerous new clues have been found in recent years.
How To Sleep Well With Michael Mosley
Thursday 9 June 8:30 PM
A comprehensive guide to the science of sleep and how it impacts everything we do. Hosted by Michael Mosley.
Sleep is a ritual that unites us all. But why do we do it? Michael Mosley reveals how sleep affects almost every part of our physical and mental wellbeing, from memory and mood to immunity, weight, and fertility. New research and theories are put to the test in experiments never-before shown on TV. And in the UK’s biggest-ever sleep survey, discover how sleeping habits vary across age, lifestyle, and location.
D.I. Ray
Thursday 9 June 9:40 PM
Crime thriller D.I. Ray, created by Maya Sondhi (Line of Duty) and produced by Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Starring Parminder Nagra (The Blacklist) in the title role of Detective Inspector Rachita Ray.
The story follows D.I. Ray as she is newly promoted and assigned to a homicide case that forces her to face a lifelong personal conflict. Described by The Guardian as “ a fresh twist on the police drama, full of tangled motivations and box-ticking bosses, ”
D.I. Ray will land on SBS On Demand from Thursday 9 June, with episodes dropping weekly and on SBS main channel, 8.30pm Thursdays.
Mystery Of The Golden Warrior
Friday 10 June 8:35 PM
The breath-taking discovery of a treasure-laden grave offers a unique insight into how ancient Greek civilization sprang into life and destroyed another even more ancient, culture.
Scotland, Slavery And Statues
Friday 10 June 9:30 PM
The death of George Floyd in the US sent shockwaves across the world. The Black Lives Matter movement intensified.
And Scotland was not getting off lightly. The epicentre of this was in Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh.
A 150-foot statue of Henry Dundas ignited a fiery debate in 2017 that continues to this day.
Henry Dundas, a Scot, was one of the most influential 18th century Tory politicians who held powerful roles during the height of the British Empire.
This documentary follows the deeply personal debate over how Dundas should be acknowledged on the monument.
It shows the twists and turns of this four-year story including how Scotland’s debate triggered a debate in Canada on renaming Toronto’s Dundas Street, and how the toppling of Bristol’s Colston statue impacted on decisions made in Scotland.
How will Scotland as a country come to terms with its long and often hidden involvement in slavery?
Giro D’italia 2022 Stage 9 Crash-in coverage for SA and NT. Live coverage for WA on SBS VICELAND.
