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9/11: The Unseen Tapes is a 90 minute film commissioned by Channel 5 UK.
9/11: The Day The World Changed
Sunday 30 August 07:30 PM
At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, four hijacked planes struck America at its heart.
Now, through rare archive footage, audio recordings, and the findings of the 9/11 Commission Report, this documentary delivers a meticulous, moment-by-moment account of the attacks as they unfolded — in the skies, at Ground Zero, inside newsrooms, and within the corridors of American power.
In 1999, Osama Bin Laden, America’s most wanted enemy, hatched a plan to use civilian aircraft as weapons, targeting the World Trade Centre (economic power), the Pentagon (military power), and the White House (political power).
But how did he get so far? As early as January, the CIA had key puzzle pieces, including the names of known terrorists, yet failed to connect them.
9/11: The Day the World Changed is an unflinching investigation into the missed warnings, the chaos of the day, and the lasting impact of a moment that reshaped the world.
Gomorrah: The Origins
Monday, 31 August at 11.00pm & 12.05am (6 parts)
The prequel to the critically acclaimed Gomorrah starts in Naples, 1977. Pietro (Luca Lubrano) is a tough city kid who grew up in the poorest parts of Secondigliano. He and his friends survive any way they can, riding their mopeds around town and committing petty theft. But he has a big dream: to become like Angelo the Siren (Francesco Pellegrino, My Brilliant Friend ), the neighbourhood’s “king.” When he manages to get in the graces of the young boss, he finds himself caught in a power game far beyond him. He ends up wondering whether this dark, violent criminal life is really what he wants or if his love for Imma can save him from such a fate.
Season One, Episode One:
Pietro dreams of being like his idol, Angelo the Siren. But then after a rough night at his side, he finds out that all dreams come at a price.
Season One, Episode Two:
Angelo gets an invitation that could improve his situation, as Pietro comes face to face with reality and realises that not everyone can have dreams.
Mussolini: Son Of The Century
Tuesday 1 September 11:20 PM
Rome, 1919. Benito Mussolini founds a radical new movement, determined to turn his vision into action, though his followers are just a few hundred disillusioned war veterans. As he strives to become Italian politics’ most exciting figure, poet and war hero Gabriele D’Annunzio’s bold assault on Fiume ignites nationalist fervour, forcing Mussolini into a fight for survival.
Spy/Master
Friday 4 September 10:40 PM
A high ranking general in Nicolae Ceausescu’s inner circle, Victor Godeanu finds himself in grave danger amid the Romanian dictator’s growing paranoia and news that his nemesis, Mircea, is gathering evidence to expose him. In Germany on a diplomatic mission, Victor takes his chance with the Americans, but his defection is put on hold when his CIA contact, Frank Jackson, gets stonewalled by his superiors.
Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal
Saturday 5 September 07:30 PM
Queen Victoria and the Groomsman Scandal unravels one of the most provocative royal mysteries of the 19th century—a whispered romance between the widowed Queen and her devoted Highland servant, John Brown. With newly unearthed evidence and expert analysis, this shocking documentary explores claims of a secret marriage, hidden correspondence, and a potential heir that could have rocked the foundations of the British monarchy. Blending historical intrigue with emotional depth, the program invites viewers to reconsider the private passions behind the public persona of Britain’s longest-reigning queen.
Week commencing 30 August 2026
Sunday 30 August
07:30 PM 9/11: The Day The World Changed Premiere
09:15 PM Castle Secrets Rpt
10:10 PM Kennedy Rpt
11:00 PM Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress Rpt
12:00 AM Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress Rpt
Monday 31 August
07:35 PM Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Rpt
08:30 PM 24 Hours in Emergency S19 E24
09:25 PM Alone Australia Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Gomorrah: The Origins Series Premiere
12:05 AM Gomorrah: The Origins S01 E02
Tuesday 1 September
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey S02 E03 Matt Okine
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
11:20 PM Mussolini: Son Of The Century Series Premiere
12:30 AM Litvinenko x 4 Rpt
Wednesday 2 September
07:30 PM Alone Australia S04 E09
08:35 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E03
09:10 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E04
09:40 PM James May: Our Man In India Rpt
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM The Congregation S02 E04
12:05 AM Crime x 3 Rpt
Thursday 3 September
07:30 PM 9/11: One Day In America Rpt
08:55 PM 9/11: One Day In America Rpt
09:45 PM Say Nothing S01 E06
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Reyka S02 E04
12:05 AM Saving The Fcking Planet S01 E04
12:50 AM Saving The Fcking Planet S01 E05
01:35 AM Saving The F*cking Planet S01 E06
Friday 4 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S03 E05
08:30 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E11
09:20 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E12
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Spy/Master Series Premiere
11:35 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
12:25 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
Saturday 5 September
07:30 PM Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal Premiere
08:45 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
09:20 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
09:50 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Rpt
10:55 PM DNA Family Secrets Rpt
12:00 AM Something Undone x 5 Rpt
Update:
09:15 PM Dolly Parton: Here I Am Rpt
10:00 PM Kennedy Rpt
11:50 PM Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress Rpt
12:50 PM Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress Rpt
SBS On Demand:
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/dolly-parton-here-i-am/2478787139715
Archival footage and exclusive interviews provide a glimpse into the life and music of Dolly Parton, showcasing the songwriting genius behind I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5, and a host of other chart-topping hits.
Surviving 9/11
Sunday 6 September 07:30 PM
Surviving 9/11 brings together 13 ordinary people whose lives were forever changed by the attacks, exploring both the two-hour period in which the events unfolded and the 20 years that followed. Through intimate testimony and personal and public archive, survivors, first responders and family members recall the day and reflect on its lasting impact.
Told through multiple perspectives, including Vanessa, who was working on the 91st floor of the North Tower; firefighter Bill, who survived the collapse of both towers; Malcolm, who lost his son Geoff; and fighter pilot Heather, who was prepared to intercept hijacked United 93, the film offers a deeply personal and nuanced account of an event that changed America and the world.
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The Queen And The Traitor
Saturday 12 September 07:30 PM
This documentary follows the scandal that erupted when Queen Elizabeth II’s trusted art historian Anthony Blunt was exposed as a Russian spy. As well as being close to the Queen, Blunt also worked for her father King George VI and was a third cousin of the Queen Mother. It is rumoured that as a trusted insider, he was tasked by the King to help clean up evidence of potentially damaging stories about the royal family.
Week commencing 6 September 2026
Sunday 6 September
07:30 PM Surviving 9/11 Premiere
09:10 PM Castle Secrets Rpt
10:05 PM Kennedy Rpt
10:55 PM The Kingdom Rpt
12:20 AM Ireland’s Wild Islands x 3 Rpt
Monday 7 September
07:35 PM Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Rpt
08:30 PM 24 Hours in Emergency S19 E06
09:25 PM Alone Australia Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Gomorrah: The Origins S01 E03
12:00 AM Gomorrah: The Origins S01 E04
Tuesday 8 September
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey S02 E04 Luke McGregor
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM The Point Rpt
11:30 PM Mussolini: Son Of The Century S01 E02
12:40 AM Atlantic Crossing Rpt
01:40 AM Atlantic Crossing Rpt
Wednesday 9 September
07:30 PM Alone Australia S04 E10
08:40 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E05
09:10 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E06
09:40 PM James May: Our Man In India Rpt
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM The Congregation S02 E05
12:05 AM A Body That Works Rpt
01:10 AM A Body That Works Rpt
Thursday 10 September
07:30 PM Alone Australia Reunion S04 E11 Season 4 Final
08:40 PM 9/11: One Day In America Rpt
09:35 PM Say Nothing S01 E07
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Reyka S02 E05
11:50 PM Prisoner Rpt
01:00 AM Prisoner Rpt
Friday 11 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S03 E06
08:30 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E13
09:20 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E14
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Spy/Master S01 E02
11:40 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
12:35 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
Saturday 12 September
07:30 PM The Queen And The Traitor Premiere
08:45 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
09:20 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
09:50 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Rpt
10:55 PM DNA Family Secrets Rpt
12:00 AM Saving The F*cking Planet x 6 Rpt
9/11: The Unseen Tapes
Sunday 13 September 07:30 PM
9/11: The Unseen Tapes tells the story of one of the most significant days in history through hours of previously unseen footage. Rediscovered almost 25 years later, these remarkable tapes were filmed by news crews who rushed to the World Trade Center as the attacks unfolded.
Combined with firsthand testimony, including accounts from people speaking publicly for the first time, the film reveals how people responded to an unimaginable tragedy. Focusing on the first 48 hours during and after the attacks, this immersive documentary commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11, providing a moving tribute to those who lost their lives.
Dirty Dancing The Phenomenon
Wednesday 16 September 07:30 PM
Dirty Dancing may be considered an irresistible 1980s feel-good classic film, but beneath its pop-corn exterior lies a surprisingly political and feminist story.
Dirty Dancing is much more than a movie; it is an iconic piece of pop culture. Its soundtrack, unforgettable choreography, and summer romance have electrified our collective imagination since its release in 1987.
Apollo Has Fallen - Season 2
Wednesday, 16 September at 9.35pm (8 parts)
The ‘Has Fallen’ series returns with an explosive second season.
Benghazi, Libya. When a seemingly routine surveillance operation explodes into violence, MI6 operative Zara Taylor and former protection officer Vincent Taleb are forced to reunite once again. Together, they uncover a sprawling conspiracy orchestrated by the ruthless Yuri Mishkin: a plot to unleash a deadly virus capable of devastating Europe. As the threat spreads from the Libyan coast to London, Madrid and beyond, Zara and Vincent are drawn into a relentless race against time through a world of compromised agents, private militias and buried secrets. With millions of lives at stake, they are pushed to their limits, confronting impossible choices that test their loyalty and their
HOLLYWOOD CRIME STORY: THE MOB TAKES OVER THE MOVIES
Thursday, 17 September at 7.35pm (3 parts)
In a world where movie stars and gangsters moved in the same circles, the lines between glamour and crime began to blur. From union control and financial manipulation to mobsters appearing on screen and laundering money in productions, the underworld’s reach stretched far beyond what anyone dared admit. In this gripping three-part documentary series, we reveal how organised crime and the mob infiltrated Hollywood across the 20th Century, embedding itself deep into the heart of the film industry.
Series One, Episode One: Organised crime infiltrates Hollywood through figures like Johnny Roselli, Bugsy Siegel and Mickey Cohen. From bootlegging and drugs, the mob seizes control of unions and studios. As gangsters mix with stars, crime and cinema become entwined.
Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door
Saturday 19 September 07:30 PM
A botched assassination. A quiet English city contaminated by a chemical weapon. Russian spies on the run. An innocent woman dead. The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door tells one of the most extraordinary true spy stories of modern times.
In March 2018, former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia collapsed on a park bench in Salisbury, triggering an international crisis and exposing the covert war between Russia and the West.
Through interviews with former Prime Minister Theresa May, former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers, counter-terrorism officer Neil Basu, journalist Mark Urban, who interviewed Skripal before the poisoning, and investigative journalist Christo Grozev, the film reconstructs the attack and the investigation to identify those responsible.
The film also features Charlie Rowley, who unknowingly found the discarded Novichok bottle that led to the death of his partner, Dawn Sturgess, alongside Salisbury residents and the doctor who treated the Skripals.
A gripping story of espionage, power and revenge, the film reveals how a failed assassination turned a quiet English city into the frontline of an international confrontation.
Week commencing 13 September 2026
Sunday 13 September
07:30 PM 9/11: The Unseen Tapes Premiere
08:50 PM Castle Secrets Rpt
09:45 PM Kennedy Rpt
10:35 PM The Truth About Anxiety: Celia Pacquola Rpt
11:40 PM Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends x 4 Rpt
Monday 14 September
07:35 PM Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Rpt
08:30 PM 24 Hours in Emergency S19 E10
09:30 PM Alone Australia Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Gomorrah: The Origins S01 E05
12:10 AM Gomorrah: The Origins S01 E06
Tuesday 15 September
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey S02 E05 Kate Langbroek
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM The Point Rpt
11:30 PM Mussolini: Son Of The Century S01 E03
12:30 AM Atlantic Crossing Rpt
01:35 AM Atlantic Crossing Rpt
Wednesday 16 September
07:30 PM Dirty Dancing The Phenomenon Premiere
08:30 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E07
09:00 PM The Airport Chaplain S01 E08 Season 1 Final
09:35 PM Apollo Has Fallen Series Premiere
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM The Congregation S02 E06
11:55 PM A Body That Works x 3 Rpt
Thursday 17 September
07:35 PM Hollywood Crime Story Series Premiere
08:30 PM 9/11: One Day In America Rpt
09:25 PM Say Nothing S01 E08
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Reyka S02 E06
11:45 PM Prisoner Rpt
12:55 AM Prisoner Rpt
Friday 18 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S03 E07
08:30 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E015
09:20 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E016
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Spy/Master S01 E03
11:35 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
12:30 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
Saturday 19 September
07:30 PM Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door Premiere
09:00 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
09:30 PM The Airport Chaplain Rpt
10:05 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Rpt
11:05 PM DNA Family Secrets Rpt
12:15 AM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses x 4 Rpt
Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts
Sunday 20 September 07:30 PM
Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways, travelling the length of Italy, crossing the Alps into southern France and then along the Spanish coast to learn about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Series One, Episode One: Up Pompeii
At the Bay of Naples, Alice sees Mount Vesuvius dominating the skyline. This volcanic mountain has caused devastation time and time again in this region and it is still active today. After exploring the city centre, she takes a train to the station of Pompeii. Alice meets Sophie Hay, lead archaeologist at the site, to talk about the ordinary people of Pompeii. They find the home of a family who shared their living space with a donkey, they see a shop front carrying political slogans and Alice is given special access to an area still being excavated.
Ancient Superstructures - Season 4
Sunday 20 September 08:25 PM
Ancient Superstructures explores how iconic monuments were built under extreme constraints. From ancient temples to monumental fortresses, each episode reveals the engineering, materials, and decisions behind their construction. Through science and archaeology, the series uncovers how builders transformed limitations into enduring architectural achievements.
Season Four, Episode One: Pierrefonds Castle
Pierrefonds appears as a perfectly preserved medieval castle, yet it is largely a 19th-century reconstruction. Designed by Viollet-le-Duc, it combines historical knowledge with creative interpretation. Behind its authentic appearance lies a bold project blending restoration, innovation, and modern engineering techniques.
Black Sands - Season 2
Monday 21 September 11:05 PM
Ep 1 Helena, distressed, arrives at the Glerarsandar police station seeking information about historical abuse in foster homes. Officer Frida becomes concerned when she learns the foster home belongs to Anita’s grandmother, while Anita battles postpartum depression at home.
Ep 2 Helena dies in a highway car crash, plunging Frida into shock. Suspicions of foul play spark an investigation, but Frida keeps the details from Anita, who later uncovers the truth while battling deepening depression.
Marilyn And The Mob
Wednesday 23 September 07:35 PM
1950s Hollywood was a fairytale city of movies, glamour, money, and fame, a dreamland that the world had never seen before. At its heart was the biggest star of them all, Marilyn Monroe.
But beneath the glitz lay a much darker reality – the brutal and cold-hearted mob that had its claws in the entertainment industry and manipulated the most famous faces of the era – including Marilyn, a superstar whose iconic life was shadowed by dangerous liaisons, including her alleged affairs with both John and Robert Kennedy and rumoured Mafia connections.
This documentary takes a deep dive into the final weeks of her life, investigating her relationship with known mobsters like Sam Giancana and how she became a pawn in the Mafia’s power plays. With archive footage, high-end graphics and expert interviews, we will uncover one of the most infamous intersections of celebrity, crime, and political scandal in American history.
The Old Man - Season 2
Wednesday 23 September 10:55 PM
Week commencing 20 September 2026
Sunday 20 September
07:30 PM Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts Series Premiere
08:25 PM Ancient Superstructures Season 4 Premiere
09:25 PM Castle Secrets Rpt
10:20 PM Secret Lebanon: The Treasures of Byblos Rpt
11:20 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses Rpt
Monday 21 September
07:35 PM Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Rpt
08:30 PM 24 Hours in Emergency S19 E13
09:25 PM Alone Australia Reunion Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Black Sands Season 2 Premiere
12:05 AM Black Sands S02 E02
Tuesday 22 September
07:30 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey S02 E06 Tony Armstrong Season 2 Final
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM The Point Rpt
11:30 PM Mussolini: Son Of The Century S01 E04
12:35 AM Atlantic Crossing x 2 Rpt
Wednesday 23 September
07:35 PM Marilyn And The Mob Series Premiere
08:30 PM Marilyn And The Mob S01 E02 Series Final
09:30 PM Apollo Has Fallen S01 E02
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM The Old Man Season 2 Premiere
11:50 PM A Body That Works x 3 Rpt
Thursday 24 September
07:35 PM Hollywood Crime Story S01 E02
08:30 PM 9/11: One Day In America Rpt
09:25 PM Say Nothing S01 E09
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Reyka S02 E07
11:50 PM Prisoner Rpt
01:00 AM Prisoner Rpt
Friday 25 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S03 E08 Season 3 Final
08:30 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E17
09:20 PM WWII With Tom Hanks S01 E18
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Spy/Master S01 E04
11:40 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
12:35 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
Saturday 26 September
07:30 PM Jewels of the Mediterranean S01 E13
08:20 PM Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive Rpt
10:15 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Rpt
11:15 PM DNA Family Secrets Rpt
12:25 AM Vikings: The Lost Kingdom Rpt