SBS (main channel) - Programs and Schedules

Week commencing 6 October 2024


Sunday 6 October
07:30 PM Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza Premiere
08:30 PM Tombs of the Egyptian Priestesses Premiere
09:30 PM Megastructures: Knight’s Templar Castles Rpt
10:30 PM Dinosaur With Stephen Fry Rpt
11:25 PM Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler Rpt
01:15 AM 24 Hours In Emergency Rpt
02:10 AM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt

Monday 7 October
07:30 PM The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly Premiere


09:15 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S01 E04
09:55 PM Have I Got News For You U. S. S01 E04
10:45 PM SBS World News Late
11:15 PM Suspect S02 E06
11:45 PM Of Money And Blood S01 E11
12:50 AM Of Money And Blood S01 E12
01:55 AM Between Two Worlds x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 8 October
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Lizzy Hoo S01 E03
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM The Point Rpt
11:30 PM Babylon Berlin Season 3 Premiere
12:25 AM Babylon Berlin S03 E02
01:20 AM Illegals x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 9 October
07:35 PM Portillo’s Andalucia S01 E02
08:25 PM Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar S01 E02
09:20 PM Four Years Later S01 E03
09:55 PM Four Years Later S01 E04
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Carmen Curlers Series Premiere
12:05 AM Carmen Curlers S01 E02
01:05 AM Wisting x 2 Rpt

Thursday 10 October
07:30 PM Great Australian Walks S02 E08
08:25 PM National Parks From Above S01 E03
09:20 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E03
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Freezing Embrace S01 E07
11:35 PM Freezing Embrace S01 E08
12:25 AM Wolf x 3 Rpt

Friday 11 October
07:35 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome Season 2 Premiere
08:30 PM Castle Secrets Series Premiere
09:25 PM Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM The Allegation S01 E02
11:40 PM The Allegation S01 E03
12:20 AM Kin x 4 Rpt

Saturday 12 October
07:30 PM Inside Windsor Castle S01 E02
08:25 PM Jackie And Lee: A Tale Of Two Sisters Rpt
09:20 PM The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes Rpt
10:15 PM Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family Rpt
11:15 PM Something Undone S01 E07
11:45 PM Something Undone S01 E08
12:15 AM Rex In Rome x 4 Rpt

Another week of premieres for Lost, Secret, Nazi Roman Pyramid specials :wink:

The Temple Of Hatshepsut

Sunday 13 October 07:30 PM

Built 1,500 years BC on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the Temple of Karnak, Hatshepsut’s Temple of a Million Years is undoubtedly a spectacular new kind of temple for Egyptologists from around the world. After numerous excavations and painstaking reconstruction work, it is now the most monumental vestige of all the constructions initiated by Hatshepsut throughout Egypt.

Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer

Sunday 13 October 11:25 PM

Removed from schedule.

Into The Amazon With Robson Green

Monday 14 October 07:35 PM

Robson’s journey begins in Alter do Chao, known as the gateway to the rainforest, and the Amazon’s answer to the Caribbean. His first challenge is to climb 180 feet up to the top of the canopy via a terrifying route consisting of tightropes and rope ladders.

Exterior Night

Monday 14 October 11:55 PM Double episode

In 1978, Italy is torn apart by a civil war. On one side there are the Red Brigades, the main of the far left armed organisations, and on the other, the State.

Episode 1 Rome, March 1978. Aldo Moro, President of the Christian Democracy Party, the first political party in Italy, has been freed by the Red Brigades, the far-left terrorist group who had kidnapped him.

Episode 2 Francesco Cossiga, newly-elected Minister of the Interior, chairs the War Council summoned after the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, although his sense of guilt for what has happened seems to overwhelm him.

Fallen

Thursday 17 October 10:50 PM Double episode

From the makers of The Bridge and starring Sofia Helin. Police inspector Iris had worked at the NOA in Stockholm for over 20 years when her husband Christian was shot dead.

Reeling from the tragedy and furious that the case remains unsolved, she leaves Stockholm and becomes the new head of the Cold Case team in Malmö. When a skull is found in the forest and linked to a cold case, Iris is called in to investigate. But with the discovery, ominous questions as to the identity of the killer are raised – what is the truth, and how far will Iris go to find it?

Episode 1 Iris Broman is the new head of the Cold Case team in Malmo and on the day she starts her new job, a skull is found in the forest and a cold case becomes relevant again.

Episode 2 The cold case investigation into Benjamin’s disappearance continues as Iris and Jens manage to find new leads despite colleague Kerstin’s reluctance to work on the case.

Bombing Brighton: The Plot to Kill Thatcher

Friday 19 October 8:25 PM

As the 40th anniversary of the Brighton Bomb approaches, this feature-length documentary includes new and exclusive testimony from some of those who were there, and those who were involved in the atrocity.

The Brighton bomb, which exploded on 12 October 1984, was one of the IRA’s most significant attacks on mainland Britain during the Troubles. Directly targeting Margaret Thatcher, the bomb blew a gaping hole in the Grand Hotel. Although the Prime Minister was physically unharmed, the bomb had devastating consequences. Five people were killed in the blast and 31 others were seriously injured. Patrick Magee received eight life sentences for his role in planting the Brighton bomb and was released in 1999 as part of the Good Friday agreement, having served 14 years of his 35 year sentence.

In 2022, Pat Magee gave a revealing in-depth interview about his role in the bombing. In addition to Magee’s interview, this film includes the testimony of those whose lives were profoundly affected by the Brighton bomb, some of them speaking publicly for the first time. Contributors include Edward and Jo Berry whose father was killed in the attack; John Gummer, former Conservative Party Chairman who was with Mrs Thatcher the moment the bomb went off; a Special Branch Surveillance Officer responsible for trying to prevent IRA attacks in England during the 1980s; and an eyewitness who worked at a local nightclub.

So Long Marianne

Friday 19 October 8:25 PM

So Long, Marianne tells the legendary love story of Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen, and his muse Marianne Ihlen who inspired the titular song. It’s an intimate tale of two lonely people falling in love during a period of their life when they are trying to figure out who they are and their place in the world, while one is becoming one of the most famous singers of all time. Their story crosses the world, travelling from Norway to Greece, New York and Montreal, with the majority of the series filmed on the picturesque Greek island of Hydra where they lived during the 1960s.

There, they joined legendary Australian novelists Charmian Clift and her husband George Johnston, the matriarch and patriarch of a bohemian group of writers, artists, poets, and outcasts who were exploring a new world of free love, drugs, and artistic freedom, but also experiencing the rivalries and jealousy that accompanied their intense, interwoven lives. Leading the cast are Alex Wolff (The Line, Hereditary, Jumanji) as Leonard, with Thea Sofie Loch Næss (The Last Kingdom, Delete Me, A Storm For Christmas) playing Marianne. Joining them are Anna Torv (The Newsreader, The Last of Us, Mindhunter), Noah Taylor (Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones) and Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo).

Episode One:
Marianne and Axel travel to the Greek island of Hydra, but their relationship is on the verge of falling apart. Leonard leaves Montreal in search of fortune on the same island.

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Week commencing 13 October 2024


Sunday 13 October
07:30 PM The Temple Of Hatshepsut Premiere
08:30 PM The Lost City Of Ramses Rpt
09:25 PM The Lost City Of Ramses Rpt
10:20 PM Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes Rpt
11:25 PM The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola Rpt
12:30 AM 24 Hours In Emergency x 2 Rpt

Monday 14 October
07:35 PM Into The Amazon With Robson Green Series Premiere
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E05
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S01 E05
10:05 PM Have I Got News For You U. S. S01 E05
10:55 PM SBS World News Late
11:25 PM Suspect S02 E07
11:55 PM Exterior Night Series Premiere
12:55 AM Exterior Night S01 E02
02:05 AM Between Two Worlds x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 15 October
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Dilruk Jayasinha S01 E04
08:35 PM Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution Series Premiere


09:50 PM SBS World News Late
10:20 PM The Point Rpt
11:15 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E03
12:10 AM Babylon Berlin S03 E04
01:10 AM Don’t Leave Me x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 16 October
07:35 PM Portillo’s Andalucia S01 E03
08:25 PM Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar S01 E03
09:20 PM Four Years Later S01 E05
09:50 PM Four Years Later S01 E06
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Carmen Curlers S01 E03
11:55 PM Carmen Curlers S01 E04
12:55 AM Romulus x 3 Rpt

Thursday 17 October
07:35 PM Great Australian Walks S02 E09
08:30 PM National Parks From Above S01 E04
09:25 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E04
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Fallen Series Premiere
11:40 PM Fallen S01 E02
12:30 AM Wolf x 3 Rpt

Friday 18 October
07:35 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome S02 E02
08:30 PM Castle Secrets S01 E02
09:25 PM Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM The Allegation S01 E04
11:45 PM The Allegation S01 E05
12:25 AM Four Lives x3 Rpt

Saturday 19 October
07:30 PM Inside Windsor Castle S01 E03
08:25 PM Bombing Brighton: The Plot to Kill Thatcher Premiere
09:55 PM So Long Marianne Series Premiere
10:50 PM Something Undone S01 E09
11:20 PM Something Undone S01 E10
11:50 PM Rex In Rome x 4 Rpt

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A short promo about an upcoming show The Jury: Death on the Staircase has been shown across all SBS channels in the past couple of weeks. It was reported tonight that the documentary would be part of distributor Blue Ant Studios’ program slate at Mipcom in Cannes this month. C21 adds it is a five-part series, produced by Northern Pictures.

Using that clue, I did a quick Google search and found this link at the Northern Pictures website. It was produced under the working title The Jury Project.

https://www.northernpictures.com.au/the-jury-project

Also found this at TV Tonight website.

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Egypt Collection

Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty?

Sunday 20 October 07:30 PM

The bust of Queen Nefertiti is a magnet for every visitor to Berlin. On the Nile, however, this icon of Egyptian culture is sorely missed. Formally, the ownership structure seems to be clear and the distribution of the finds was carried out strictly according to the law. But there are doubts about that. As early as 1924, the effigy of the Queen was reclaimed. Now, the bust of Nefertiti exemplifies the question of where the future of such icons of world culture lies in the field of tension between national property and truly shared heritage.

Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh

Sunday 20 October 11:25 PM

A team of Egyptian archaeologists has announced the discovery of a lost city buried under the sands, near the Valley of the Kings. 3400 years old, it is the largest ancient city ever unearthed and one of the greatest discoveries since the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Titanic Revisited

Wednesday 23 October 08:25 PM

On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the pride of the British White Star Line, began its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. Considered a masterpiece of shipbuilding, it was equipped with the latest navigation technology. The press described it as unsinkable, and yet, on her fourth day at sea, she struck a 500,000 ton iceberg and sank in less than three hours, taking 1500 passengers with her.

More than 110 years later, the question remains: how?

Experts are still attempting to shed light on the events that sealed this liner’s fate, and to determine when the ship reached the point of no return. Was the disaster the result of a navigation error, faulty construction techniques, or a combination? Now, we bring together the world’s leading Titanic experts, including “Mr. Titanic” Paul-Henri Nargeolet in his final interview to investigate every factor involved in the Titanic tragedy. Weather conditions, materials, crucial decisions – will all be put under the microscope to determine how the tragedy could have been averted.

Four Years Later

Final Episodes Wednesday, 23 October at 9.30pm

Can you find your way back to someone you love after being apart for so long? Set across the two vastly different worlds of India and Australia, this intimate and compelling eight-part series delves into the complex ways love can change over time and distance. Four Years Later stars award-winning actress Shahana Goswami (Bombay Begums, A Suitable Boy) and Akshay Ajit Singh (24: India), as Sridevi and Yash, who must endure four years apart right after their wedding when Yash lands a highly coveted medical traineeship in Australia. Supporting cast includes Kate Box (Deadloch, SBS’s Erotic Stories), Taj Aldeeb (The Fall), Roy Joseph (Five Bedrooms, Strife) and Luke Arnold (Scrublands, True Colours).

Episode Seven:
With his exam looming, Yash is laser-focused but barely coping. When he doesn’t return home after his exam, Sridevi is forced to ask Jamal for help.

Episode Eight:
Back in India for Yash’s sister’s wedding, Sridevi and Yash are forced to confront the truth about what they each want in life.

Clash Of The Titans Season 2

Saturday, 26 October at 5.30pm

In the 20th century, the oceans became strategic battlegrounds and the world’s major powers built increasingly powerful warships. Unfortunately, these Clashes of Titans were rarely filmed, and the wrecks of some of these defeated giants now lie at the bottom of the ocean. Co-produced in close collaboration with the famous video game World of Warships, this second season brings us to the discovery of the famous battleship “Bismarck”, the dreadful German U-boats, the extreme and unknown adventures of the Arctic naval convoys, and the story of the French navy during the Second World War.

With the help of historians, engineers, architects and senior officers, this new season will immerse the viewer in the greatest naval battles of the 20th century with ultra-realistic 3D CGI, and drill down into the heart of the superstructures that fought them, uncovering their complex engineering and technological feats.

Season Two, Episode One: Convoys To Hell

From August 1941 until the end of the war, convoys of ships sailing from Scotland ports crossed Arctic waters to transport explosives, tanks as well as food to various Russian ports.

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Week commencing 20 October 2024


Sunday 20 October
07:30 PM Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty? Premiere
08:30 PM Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh 1 Premiere
09:30 PM Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan Rpt
10:25 PM Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes Rpt
11:30 PM Houdini’s Lost Diaries Rpt
01:00 AM 24 Hours In Emergency Rpt
01:55 AM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Rpt

Monday 21 October
07:35 PM Into The Amazon With Robson Green S01 E02
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S015 E06
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S01 E06
10:05 PM Have I Got News For You U. S. S01 E06
11:00 PM SBS World News Late
11:30 PM Suspect S02 E08
11:55 PM Exterior Night S01 E03
12:55 AM Exterior Night S01 E04
02:00 AM Between Two Worlds x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 22 October
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Nina Oyama S01 E05
08:35 PM Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution S01 E02 Series Final
09:50 PM SBS World News Late
10:20 PM In The Box Rpt
10:50 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E05
11:45 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E06
12:40 AM Don’t Leave Me x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 23 October
07:35 PM Portillo’s Andalucia S01 E04
08:25 PM Titanic Revisited Premiere
09:30 PM Four Years Later S01 E07
10:00 PM Four Years Later S01 E08
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Carmen Curlers S01 E05
12:15 AM Carmen Curlers S01 E06
01:20 AM Romulus x 3 Rpt

Thursday 24 October
07:35 PM Great Australian Walks S02 E10
08:30 PM National Parks From Above S01 E05
09:25 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E05
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Fallen S01 E03
11:40 PM Fallen S01 E04
12:30 AM Germinal x 3 Rpt

Friday 25 October
07:30 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome S02 E03
08:25 PM Castle Secrets S01 E03
09:20 PM Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM The Allegation S01 E06
11:40 PM The Allegation S01 E07
12:20 AM The Wall: Cover Your Tracks x 4 Rpt

Saturday 26 October
07:30 PM Inside Windsor Castle S01 E04
08:25 PM The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres Rpt
09:15 PM The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes Rpt
10:10 PM So Long Marianne S01 E02
11:10 PM Paris Paris Rpt
11:40 PM Paris Paris Rpt
12:10 AM Rex In Rome x 4 Rpt

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SBS announces appointment of Nakul Legha as Head of Scripted

SBS has announced that Nakul Legha has been appointed Head of Scripted, to oversee all of SBS’s commissioned scripted content.

Nakul joined SBS in January as Commissioning Editor and has played a key role in the production and ongoing development of SBS’s distinctive slate of locally commissioned scripted programs, including the new SBS Original romantic drama, Four Years Later.

As Head of Scripted, he will oversee the network’s flagship commissioned scripted series, ground-breaking short form content through the growing slate of Digital Originals and industry initiatives, such as Originate Features, that elevate new and diverse voices.

Nakul brings a wealth of industry experience to the role across the creative, commercial and legal aspects of television and film commissioning, acquisitions and programming.

On his appointment, Nakul said: “I’m honoured to take on this role and build on SBS’s incredible legacy of bold and distinctive Australian stories. SBS is one of the world’s great cultural institutions. The stories and faces on SBS were my connection to Australian culture and community as a newly arrived immigrant. I’m thrilled to be able to return the favour and deliver shows that delight, surprise and resonate with audiences here and across the world.”

John Godfrey, SBS’s Head of Commissioning, said: “We’re thrilled to have Nakul leading SBS Scripted, in recognition of his exceptional talents and genuine passion for Australian stories. We’re excited to see him continue to evolve our scripted slate, and create stories that celebrate and connect with all Australians.”

Nakul joined SBS from Netflix where he spent several years helping to grow the streamer’s local content strategy and oversaw original developments and productions as Creative Executive, including the award-winning Boy Swallows Universe, Wellmania, Surviving Summer and ONEFOUR: Against All Odds. He also led the streamer’s local film and TV programming and acquisitions, including the historic co-commission with NITV for Logie-nominated children’s series, Eddie’s Lil’ Homies.

He started his career as an Intellectual Property and entertainment lawyer, most recently at the ABC where he negotiated commissioning, acquisition and talent deals, and advised on key initiatives for emerging and diverse talent.

SBS’s Scripted commissioning team also includes Zaina Ahmed who joined the network in May as Development Executive. Zaina was the Associate Producer of SBS Original series, Erotic Stories, and has previously worked in television development at Wooden Horse, TV sales at eOne and TVC production at Collider. Zaina also serves as Coordinator for Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce. Sally Riley, former head of Head of Drama, Entertainment and Indigenous at the ABC, will continue to work with SBS Scripted as a creative consultant supporting the development of scripted projects.

The Choice 2024: Harris Vs. Trump

Sunday 27 October 07:30 PM

In the lead up to a defining and historic American election, this documentary investigates the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. Those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America.

The VP Choice: Vance vs Walz

Sunday 27 October 09:45 PM

Drawing on interviews with those who know Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House. Taking viewers inside key moments that shaped each candidate’s political rise, this clear-eyed documentary from director and producer Gabrielle Schonder and producers Anya Bourg and Laura Kuhn offers striking insights into who Vance and Walz are — and how they arrived at their duelling visions for what America should be.

Stopping The Steal

Tuesday 29 October 08:25 PM

Stopping The Steal is an inside account of President Trump’s challenge to the results of the 2020 presidential election as told by former White House staff and appointees, including former Attorney General William Barr, and elected Republican officials in Arizona and Georgia who resisted pressure to change the results of the vote in their states.

Recounted in detail by former staff members of the Trump Administration, Republican political appointees, and elected state officials, Stopping The Steal tracks the evolution of the movement to discredit the American election starting as early as July 2020 when the legitimacy of the election process began to be publicly questioned. Unfolding chronologically through to January 6, 2021, when an angry mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, the film explores the debunked claims of a stolen election including accusations of ballot tampering, alleged voting by illegal immigrants and deceased individuals, and hacking or malfunction of Dominion Voting Systems’ electronic ballot machines.

As President Trump’s supporters pressure officials in Arizona and Georgia responsible for ratifying the count, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recalls when he was told to find 11,000 additional votes for Trump, and Arizona Speaker of the House of Representatives Rusty Bowers describes getting a call from the White House urging him to further investigate the Maricopa County vote results despite any proof of malfeasance. Stopping The Steal is a clear-eyed account of Republican officials who stood firmly by their principles, often at great personal cost.

History’s Greatest Mysteries - Season 5

Wednesday 30 October 08:25 PM

Laurence Fishburne examines mysteries throughout time, from famous myths to present-day legends, examining the latest evidence and exploring what answers these enigmas might hold…

Season Five, Episode One:

It’s a mystery from the golden age of piracy. In 1698, Captain William Kidd raids a ship on the high seas and seizes its vast treasure… but Kidd is hanged before revealing where he stashed the loot. What happened to Captain Kidd’s lost booty… and where is it now?

The Old Man

Wednesday 30 October 09:20 PM

The Old Man centres on Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he must reconcile his past. At the same time, the FBI’s Assistant Director for Counterintelligence is called to hunt Chase down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. Can Chase outrun his secrets, or will they catch him first?

From Executive Producer, Warren Littlefield (The Handmaid’s Tale), this meaty action thriller also stars John Lithgow.

Episode One:

When Dan Chase’s past catches up to him, he must flee the town he’s called home for three decades.

Kennedy

Friday 1 November 9:25 PM

Narrated by Emmy Award-Winner Peter Coyote and featuring new interviews with more than 100 family members, historians, biographers, politicians and other figures, this series takes an intimate look at JFK’s early years, his time in World War II, his journey onto the political scene, and the dramatic twists and turns of his thousand-day presidency.

The Lesson

Friday 1 November 10:50 PM

One of Israel’s most decorated TV series of recent years, The Lesson traces a classroom argument between a high school civics teacher (Doron Ben David, Fauda) and his student (Maya Landsman, Dismissed) which quickly spirals out of control and puts the two protagonists — and later the whole country — on a collision course. The ripple effects from their dispute reveal the many fault lines dividing modern society.

Episode 1 Lian, a 17 year old student, argues about banning ‘Arabs’ from entering Israel with her teacher Amir, who tries to change her mind but is met with some of the class loudly sharing her sentiment.

Episode 2 Asi helps Lian’s video about Amir’s provocative views on the IDF go viral, and Amir’s son finds it. In a bid to make it go away, Amir calls for a meeting between himself, the principal, Lian, and her parents.

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Week commencing 27 October 2024


Sunday 27 October
07:30 PM The Choice 2024: Harris Vs. Trump Premiere
09:45 PM The VP Choice: Vance vs Walz Premiere
10:50 PM Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes Rpt
11:50 PM Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us Rpt
01:25 AM 24 Hours In Emergency Rpt

Monday 28 October
07:35 PM Into The Amazon With Robson Green S01 E03
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E07
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S01 E07
10:05 PM Have I Got News For You U. S. S01 E07
10:55 PM SBS World News Late
11:25 PM Exterior Night S01 E05
12:35 AM Exterior Night S01 E06
01:30 AM Pray For Blood x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 29 October
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey - Arj Barker S01 E06
08:30 PM Stopping The Steal Premiere
10:05 PM SBS World News Late
10:35 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E07
11:25 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E08
12:25 AM Don’t Leave Me x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 30 October
07:35 PM Portillo’s Andalucia S01 E05
08:25 PM History’s Greatest Mysteries Season 5 Premiere
09:20 PM The Old Man Series Premiere
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Carmen Curlers S01 E07
12:05 AM Carmen Curlers S01 E08
01:15 AM Romulus x 2 Rpt

Thursday 31 October
07:30 PM Going Places With Ernie Dingo Season 6 Premiere


08:30 PM National Parks From Above S01 E06
09:25 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E06
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Fallen S01 E05
11:40 PM Fallen S01 E06
12:35 AM Germinal x 3 Rpt

Friday 1 November
07:35 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome S02 E04
08:30 PM Castle Secrets S01 E04
09:25 PM Kennedy Series Premiere
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM The Lesson Series Premiere
11:30 PM The Lesson S01 E02
12:20 AM The Wall: Cover Your Tracks x 4 Rpt

Saturday 2 November
07:30 PM Inside Windsor Castle S01 E05
08:25 PM The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres Rpt
09:15 PM The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes Rpt
10:10 PM So Long Marianne S01 E03
11:05 PM Paris Paris Rpt
11:35 PM Paris Paris Rpt
12:05 AM Hope x 4 Rpt

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Always Listening

Monday 28 October 2:00 PM

Brand new documentary ALWAYS LISTENING takes us behind the scenes of one of the oldest organisations dedicated to saving lives in Australia.

We all know the devastating statistics around suicide. Lifeline provides free and anonymous support to those in need. But who are the people at the other end of these cries for help? Every hour of the day, every day of the year, someone is there for each of the calls made to this vital service.

Award-winning filmmaker Genevieve Bailey (I Am Eleven, Happy Sad Man) has once again produced a candid and uplifting take on a complex reality. Bailey was given rare access to Lifeline’s network of volunteers and staff. Her intimate 30-minute documentary is a portrait of compassion, giving a voice to just a few of those who have answered some of the 23 million calls for help as well as hearing stories from those who have used the service over Lifeline’s 60 years.

These powerful stories combine to shine a light not only on personal experiences but also to provide insight into how life-affecting and life-changing Lifeline has been.

Director and Producer Genevieve Bailey said, “I’ve wondered if listening is rapidly becoming a lost art. There are studies that show we’ve never been more lonely. Whilst film and TV usually spotlight the talkers, I wanted to turn my camera on the listeners, those people who dedicate their lives to supporting Australians who reach out to Lifeline. Before I started to make this documentary, I had no idea what these people looked like, now I can say they look like any and all of us. But what makes them exceptional and inspired me to make Always Listening is their capacity and commitment to positively impact so many lives.”

Lifeline Australia CEO Colin Seery said, “Always Listening is an intimate documentary that shines a light on the evolution of Lifeline from its humble beginnings in 1963 right up to present day. It serves as a tribute to all the incredible people who generously give their time, skills, and expertise to ensure no Australian has to face their toughest moments alone.”

For over 60 years, Lifeline has been connecting with Australians in need through crisis support and suicide prevention services, operating the 13 11 14 telephone line around the nation as well as a 24/7 crisis text, webchat service and Support Toolkit. The organisation expects to respond to over one million requests for support this year, creating an average of 120 safety plans to keep a person experiencing suicidal ideation safe every day. Lifeline also provides face-to-face community services through many of their 43 Centres across Australia.

“We should never forget the foundations of Lifeline at a time 60 years ago, when suicide was a crime in most Countries. How brave, how extraordinary.” – John Brogden (Politician, former Leader of the Opposition)

“I was in my car and I had a clear and terrifying thought that I didn’t want to live for one minute longer.” – Imbi, Help Seeker and proud mother. She now advocates and is on the Lived Experience Advisory Group because she wants to give back to an organisation who she says saved her life.

“My daughters quite often tell me to take my Lifeline hat off when we’re having a serious discussion, which is quite funny. They say ‘you are Lifelining me mum!’ which I do, yes.”

– Michele, a dairy farmer who started volunteering for Lifeline as a Crisis Supporter during the pandemic from a shed on her property. She crochets while waiting for help seekers to reach out.

“A friend of mine actually suicided and I wanted to find a way I can sort of do something in her memory. It just changed my whole course, and my family and friends have seen the change in me.” – Sonny, an effervescent fitness fan who volunteers for Lifeline before going to work at the Stock Exchange. His Boston Terrier Ruby attends all his crisis support shifts to provide support for him.

SBS have acquired the film for broadcast and streaming in Australia from 28 October 2024.

Always Listening is a Proud Mother Pictures production.

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Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain premieres Thursday 21 November on SBS and SBS On Demand

In SBS’s new authored documentary Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain, Executive Producer and Presenter Osher Günsberg spearheads a very personal investigation into chronic pain, one of the biggest health issues facing Australia. This one-hour documentary premieres at 8.30pm Thursday 21 November on SBS and SBS On Demand.

Everyone has experienced pain at one time or another. But for nearly 3.6 million Australians1, or one in seven people, chronic pain is an ever-present and debilitating condition, and an issue that costs our country up to $139 billion annually.2

Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain is told through the lens of Osher’s own pain journey as he meets the individuals and families affected by chronic pain, and reveals what surprising new science, medications and technological innovations are being used to treat and manage it.

He also looks beyond conventional treatment into emerging alternative therapies and puts his body on the line seeking an answer to an intriguing question: could the so-called ‘fine line between pleasure and pain’ hold the key to helping us better understand, treat and manage pain?

Osher’s own pain story arose when unfortunate but accepted complications from hip replacement surgery developed into a chronic pain condition. Making this a more difficult path to navigate, was that as a sober person with a history of using painkillers for other than their intended use, Osher needed to look elsewhere to manage the pain while still being able to work, and through two subsequent surgeries. Osher is now focused on physical rehab and increasing his mobility, and he still uses techniques learned from his pain psychologist to live a rich and active life.

As he meets several Australians from a diverse range of backgrounds, Osher discovers compelling stories of how they manage and sometimes overcome their individual worlds of pain.

Alana Crofts is 27 and has suffered debilitating endometriosis since the age of 15, resulting in numerous operations. Her condition is so all-encompassing she is having spinal surgery to try and reduce it.

Paralympian Monique Murphy fell from a 5th Floor balcony causing injuries so damaging, she lost her right leg and has battled the extraordinary phenomena that is phantom pain ever since.

Social psychologist Professor Brock Bastian explores the concept of changing the way we think about pain. He believes pain and pleasure are ends of the same spectrum – and that experiencing pain can enhance our experience of pleasure.

Research scientist Dr Sam Robinson aka Dr Sting (University of Queensland) is researching the use of venom in the fight against pain and how it could hold the key to pain relief for millions of people worldwide.

For basketball legend and three-time NBA champion Luc Longley, pain is part of the game and enduring pain is part of the commitment he makes to himself, his teammates, and his fans as an elite athlete.

Osher also discovers some ways of relieving pain that traditional western science can’t explain, experiencing first-hand how, with 60,000 years of passed down knowledge behind them, Ngangkari healers Debbie and Shaun lay on hands and remove pain.

Invisible and usually undetectable chronic pain has led some to proclaim that dealing with pain is simply a case of mind over matter. Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain sets out to discover if this sometimes may indeed be true. Don’t miss it.

Executive Producer and Presenter Osher Günsberg said: “SBS was courageous in commissioning A Matter of Life and Death, showing they were willing to bring a message of hope to issues which are difficult to address. When I started learning about what the impact of the chronic pain I was experiencing was having on millions of Australians, I was compelled to team up with Lune once more to make this film and share stories of others who were going through what I’d been through, and of those working hard to bring hope for those who still suffer.“

SBS Commissioning Editor Bethan Arwel-Lewis said: “Tackling the big issues facing our nation is at the heart of our programming at SBS, but the challenge is always to make sure we do this in a way that engages emotion and entertains. And this film is no exception. Osher Günsberg is the perfect guide into the world of pain, not only putting his body on the line in the name of science but meeting those whose lives are affected and others working tirelessly to find a cure. His personal experience makes for emotional viewing and his discoveries will reveal so much about this human condition that affects so many each year.”

Lune Media Managing Director Leonie Lowe said: “We’re proud to work with Osher Günsberg again on this second in a series of documentary projects together. Millions of Australians live with chronic pain, and it impacts the lives of millions more. It’s often misunderstood, underestimated, and treated inappropriately. We hope that by helping share Osher’s story – along with the stories of many others – we might all get a better understanding of chronic pain and ultimately discover better ways to treat and manage it.

Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain is a Lune Media production for SBS. Principal production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen NSW. Financed with support from SBS.

Osher Günsberg: A World of Pain premieres at 8.30pm on Thursday 21 November on SBS and SBS On Demand and will be subtitled on SBS On Demand in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. All episodes will be available with audio description.

1 https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/National-Pain-Survey-2023-Report-FULL-SURVEY.pdf

2 https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/10434b6f-2147-46ab-b654-a90f05592d35/aihw-phe-267.pdf.aspx#:~:text=In%202018%2C%20chronic%20pain%20cost,of%20Australians%20managing%20chronic%20pain.

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The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason

Sunday 3 November 07:30 PM

Xand Van Tulleken and historian Tracy Borman uncover the real story behind one of the most infamous episodes in British history: the Gunpowder Plot.

We begin 18 months before Guy Fawkes planned his attack on Parliament, when a band of Catholic rebels met in a London pub to plot the assassination of King James I, intending to blow up the House of Lords when the King would be present for the State Opening of Parliament. We reveal how decades of persecution lead Catholic mastermind Robert Catesby to devise the plot, which would see the complete destruction of Parliament and the murder of hundreds of people.

This thrilling hour by hour account follows the plotters as they assemble their gang and carry out the attack. We will reveal just how dangerous it was to smuggle two and a half tonnes of gunpowder beneath the House of Lords, and show how the assassination of so many people in Parliament was only the beginning of an audacious coup to take over the country.

This is the inside story of the Gunpowder Plot, the men who planned it and how close they came to changing Britain forever.

*Episodes one and two play concurrently from 7.30pm.

Caral: Sacred City In The Andes

Sunday 3 November 09:20 PM

200 kilometres north of today’s Peruvian capital Lima lies the first real city in the Americas, which was built 5000 years ago.Archaeologist Ruth Shady and her team explore the ancient cradle of Andean culture.

Into South America With Nick Knowles

Monday 4 November 07:30 PM

Nick Knowles embarks on another stunning adventure: a three-part journey that takes him from the mighty Andes all the way to Argentina. From the Andes Mountains, to Southern Patagonia, he delves into history and achievements of this vibrant continent.

Episode One:
Crossing the Magellan Strait to the tiny, barren Magdalena Island, Nick comes face to face with 40,000 breeding pairs of Magellan penguins. Then in Chile, one of the windiest places in the world, Nick is blown away by a factory producing near carbon-neutral hydrogen-based fuel; using wind energy. It’s the first of its kind in the world, and Nick is the first person to have his car filled with the e-fuel it produces. Finally, on the icy and ominous Grey Lake, Nick kayaks out to get a closer look at the awe-inspiring Grey Glacier but with the risk of it carving at any moment, Nick soon learns it’s wise to keep a safe distance.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Season 2

Monday 4 November 02:25 PM

The iconic music panel show returns for a second season. Host Greg Davies oversees the suitably chaotic proceedings with Captain Daisy Mae Cooper and opposing captain Noel Fielding. They’ll be joined by a series of special guests to compete, and more importantly, have a laugh!

Season Two, Episode One:

Daisy May Cooper is joined by the legendary Nile Rodgers and comedian Russell Howard, whilst opposing captain Noel Fielding and series-regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer-songwriter Mae Muller to complete their team. Classic games such as the Intro Round & Next Lines also return alongside the ID Parade, where the teams must identify the real members of nostalgic chart toppers Republica & The Real Thing.

A Criminal Affair

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Monday 4 November 11:25 PM Double episode

The fates of Catherine Godin and major crimes investigator Benoît Bing Inglis intertwine when they are questioned about a murder case. While Catherine fights to clear her son’s name, Bing seems to be protecting someone who may have been involved.

Episode 1 Catherine Godin never stopped believing in the innocence of her son, accused of murder. 15 years after his conviction, everything changes.

Episode 2 The death of a witness created a stir in St-Bruno. Was it an accident, murder, or suicide? Did they want to silence her?

SBS On Demand https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/a-criminal-affair

The Zelensky Story

Tuesday 5 November 08:30 PM

With unique access to Volodymyr Zelensky, Olena Zelenska, and their inner circle, this is the extraordinary journey of a comedian who played the president in a hit TV show and then became the real president of his country.

When fiction becomes reality, Zelensky undergoes a brutal initiation into the world of power-politics during meetings with Trump and Putin. As the drumbeat of war grows louder, Zelensky faces questions about how prepared Ukraine is for war. The former entertainer then leads his country during a full-scale invasion, as he and his wife open up about living through it.

Episode One:

After a career as a popular entertainer, Zelensky tells the story of his political awakening – as his wife reveals she had a faint hope he wouldn’t win the election to become president.

Desperate Measures

Wednesday 6 November 11:15 PM Double episode

Diligent bank clerk Rowan has raised her teenage son Finn on a lawless estate whilst paying off her own absent father’s debts. Rowan’s life spirals out of control when Finn is coerced into a botched drug deal by a local gang.

Episode 1 Bank clerk Rowan receives unexpected news at work, while her son Finn jumps into a car with the wrong person. Just a few hours later, they are completely in the clutches of a violent gangster.
Episode 2 With Finn kidnapped, Rowan hits upon a plan to rob the bank that let her go. Patrick agrees to help. As a tense Rowan prepares to act, she’s met by Detective Simmons.

SBS On Demand https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/desperate-measures-gbr

Week commencing 3 November 2024


Sunday 3 November
07:30 PM The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason Series Premiere
08:25 PM The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason S01 E02
09:20 PM Caral: Sacred City In The Andes Premiere
10:20 PM Wuthering Harlots Rpt
11:15 PM American Presidency With Bill Clinton x 6 Rpt

Monday 4 November
07:35 PM Into South America With Nick Knowles Series Premiere
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E08
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks Season 2 Premiere
10:05 PM Have I Got News For You U. S. S01 E08
11:00 PM SBS World News Late
11:25 PM A Criminal Affair Series Premiere
12:15 AM A Criminal Affair S01 E02
01:05 AM Pray For Blood x 2 Rpt

Tuesday 5 November
07:30 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys S03 E09
08:00 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys S03 E10
08:30 PM The Zelensky Story Series Premiere
09:30 PM Greatest Train Journeys From Above Rpt
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E09
11:55 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E010
12:50 AM Don’t Leave Me x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 6 November
07:35 PM Portillo’s Andalucia S01 E06
08:30 PM The Jury: Death On The Staircase Series Premiere


09:35 PM The Old Man S01 E02
10:45 PM SBS World News Late
11:15 PM Desperate Measures Series Premiere
12:05 AM Desperate Measures S01 E02
12:55 AM Holding x 2 Rpt

Thursday 7 November
07:30 PM Going Places With Ernie Dingo S06 E02
08:30 PM Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train Rpt
09:25 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E07
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM The Typist Rpt
11:55 PM Faking Hitler x 3 Rpt

Friday 8 November
07:35 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome S02 E05
08:30 PM Castle Secrets S01 E05
09:25 PM Kennedy S01 E02
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM The Lesson S01 E03
11:30 PM The Lesson S01 E04
12:20 AM The Wall: The Chateau Murder S02 x 3 Rpt

Saturday 9 November
07:30 PM Inside Windsor Castle S01 E06
08:25 PM The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres Rpt
09:15 PM Treasures of India With Bettany Hughes Rpt
10:10 PM So Long Marianne S01 E04
11:05 PM Paris Paris Rpt
11:35 PM Paris Paris Rpt
12:05 AM Hope x 4 Rpt

Pompeii’s Secret Underworld

Sunday 10 November 07:30 PM Double Episode

Once thought of as a symbol of Roman sophistication, recent archaeological discoveries at Pompeii uncover a more complex, darker reality that was key to the functioning of the city. Pompeii’s Secret Underworld offers a stark, new portrayal of the ancient city, exposing a deeply divided society marked by extreme inequality, violence and unrest.

Combining historical evidence with the latest discoveries, experts retrace the rise and fall of Pompeii- from its introduction as a Roman colony in the 1st century BC to its destruction by Vesuvius in 79AD. With access to restricted parts of the city this documentary series explores several ground-breaking finds, piecing together clues to reveal what life was really like in Pompeii 2000 years ago. These include a recently unearthed tomb that sheds light on the opulent lifestyles of the elite and their close ties to the Roman emperor, a newly discovered servant quarters and bakery which provides a rare glimpse into the cramped, bleak conditions in which Pompeii’s enslaved lived and worked; and new DNA analysis that reveals the remarkable story of an enslaved individual who gained freedom and rose to power.

Pompeii’s Secret Underworld paints a vivid picture of a complex society deeply divided by wealth, power, and opportunity, revealing a civilisation far removed from the idealised image of Roman culture.

*Episodes one and two play concurrently from 7.30pm.

The Zelensky Story

Tuesday, 12 November at 8.30pm

Episode Two:

Zelensky is confirmed as president. His infamous phone call with Trump and his only meeting with Putin are a brutal initiation into the ruthless world of power-politics. Zelensky then faces the growing threat of a Russian invasion, culminating in Putin’s decision to send in the Russian military. Zelensky must decide whether to stay and lead the fight.

Michael Mosley Wonders Of The Human Body

From Wednesday 13 November 09:20 PM

Michael Mosley: Wonders of the Human Body features a special tribute to the late TV presenter by his wife Dr Clare Bailey. Dr Michael Mosley takes us on extraordinary journey around the human body, putting his body to the test to help you at home understand yours, as he tracks down answers to lots of burning questions. Such as, why do we get creaky joints? What happens when we catch the flu? Can we help our brains stay fit as we age? How do doctors replace a hip?

We meet people from around England with stories to share that shed light on the hidden marvels of our bodies.

Episode One:

Dr Michael Mosley’s incredible journey around the human body reveals top tips for a healthy heart, a brand-new test that can detect stroke risk, the secret of strong bones and a life-changing procedure to fix debilitating tremors.

Secrets Of The Royal Palaces - Season 4

From Saturday 16 November 07:30 PM

Recounting the lesser-known stories about the British royals, their history and their homes, Secrets of the Royal Palaces features revelations concerning the Queen’s funeral and Charles’ coronation, to more shocking ancient royal dramas including the revolting truth behind the burial of William the Conqueror and the deeply suspicious death of King Henry VI. This colourful series also explores the secrets and scandals of royal visits to beautiful foreign royal palaces such as Versailles in France and the Imperial Palaces in Tokyo.

Season Four, Episode One:

We uncover secret stories of love and marriage from within palaces walls, beginning with the strange mystery of Squidgygate. Then we join historian Prof. Kate Williams as she exposes the extraordinary story of Prince Albert’s gift to his wife Queen Victoria, a life-size marble statue of himself considered too X-rated for public display at the palace. Then we journey to mid-Wales, to uncover the humble rustic retreat Charles created for himself and Camilla shortly after their marriage.

Week commencing 10 November 2024


Sunday 10 November
07:30 PM Pompeii’s Secret Underworld Series Premiere
08:30 PM Pompeii’s Secret Underworld S01 E02
09:25 PM What Killed The Roman Empire? Rpt
11:05 PM Pearl Harbour Rpt
12:55 AM Royal Autopsy x 2 Rpt

Monday 11 November
07:35 PM Into South America With Nick Knowles S01 E02
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S15 E09
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S02 E02
10:05 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S02 E03
10:45 PM SBS World News Late
11:15 PM A Criminal Affair S01 E03
12:05 AM A Criminal Affair S01 E04
12:55 AM Pray For Blood x2 Rpt

Tuesday 12 November
07:30 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys S03 E011
08:00 PM Great Coastal Railway Journeys S03 E012
08:30 PM The Zelensky Story S01 E02
09:30 PM Greatest Train Journeys From Above Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E11
11:50 PM Babylon Berlin S03 E12
01:05 AM Son Of x 2 Rpt

Wednesday 13 November
07:35 PM Michael Mosley Wonders Of The Human Body Series Premiere


08:30 PM The Jury: Death On The Staircase S01 E02
09:35 PM The Old Man S01 E03
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Desperate Measures S01 E03
11:50 PM Desperate Measures S01 E04
12:40 AM Holding Rpt

Thursday 14 November
07:30 PM Going Places With Ernie Dingo S06 E03
08:30 PM Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train Rpt
09:25 PM Paris Has Fallen S01 E08
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM The Typist Rpt
11:55 PM Faking Hitler x 3 Rpt

Friday 15 November
07:35 PM Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome S02 E06
08:30 PM Castle Secrets S01 E06
09:25 PM Kennedy S01 E03
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM The Lesson S01 E05
11:35 PM The Lesson S01 E06
12:25 AM The Wall: The Chateau Murder x 3 Rpt

Saturday 16 November
07:30 PM Secrets Of The Royal Palaces Season 4 Premiere
08:25 PM The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres Rpt
09:15 PM Treasures of India With Bettany Hughes Rpt
10:10 PM So Long Marianne S01 E05
11:10 PM Paris Paris Rpt
11:35 PM Paris Paris Rpt
12:05 AM Hope x 3 Rpt

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This three-part series is Michael Mosley’s final tv series. So sad.

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