Pantheons are grandiose monuments that defy imagination because the secrets of their construction have never truly been revealed.
The most famous of these is the Pantheon in Rome, the only monument from Antiquity that has survived virtually intact. How did this spectacular edifice, one of the largest Roman constructions of antiquity, at 46 meters high, survive 2,000 years without moving? How did Roman architects build a dome 43 meters in diameter without it collapsing over time? What revolutionary techniques did they employ?
Learn the ancient secrets of this architectural marvel in The Pantheon.
Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara O’Briain
Wednesday 13 August 07:35 PM (2 parts)
Dara O’Briain embarks on a personal quest to uncover the surprising volcanic hotspot hidden in the heart of Europe – Italy. Long fascinated by the forces that shape our planet, Dara wants to discover first-hand the secrets behind volcanoes - how they work and the profound impact they’ve had on the land, and its people.
Episode One:
Dara’s mission is to understand the inner workings of volcanos. He begins his journey in Sicily, ascending Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. From its summit, to caves formed by subterranean rivers of lava, Dara will take us into the heart of these fiery mountains to explore the complex geological forces that drive them. His adventure continues to the Aeolian Islands, where he experiences the dramatic eruptions of Mount Stromboli, a volcano known for its continuous activity.
Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin is a dramatic and forensic examination of events that took place in August 2000, after an explosion onboard the Kursk submarine trapped a group of survivors at the bottom of the Barents Sea. Why did the Russians take so long to accept international assistance? How did this crisis and subsequent reporting change Russia and importantly, how would it shape Putin’s own trajectory as the new President of Russia?
The documentary hears first-hand testimony from those involved from President Bill Clinton to families of the submariners and an American submarine Commander who witnessed it, taking us behind the closed doors of the White House, and below the surface with rescue divers who finally make it down to the stricken submarine.
Episode One:
August 2000. Russia’s Northern Fleet is running an enormous naval exercise that is about to go horribly wrong. A huge internal explosion rocks the Kursk, a nuclear-powered submarine, turning the planned showcase of Russia’s naval power into a national tragedy.
Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
Sunday 10 August
07:30 PM The Roman Pantheon Premiere
08:35 PM Venice From Above Rpt
09:45 PM Pompeii’s Secret Underworld Rpt
10:40 PM Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb Rpt
11:30 PM Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico x 3 Rpt
Monday 11 August
07:35 PM Portugal with Michael Portillo S01 E04
08:25 PM Abandoned Railways From Above Rpt
09:20 PM Britain’s Most Beautiful Road Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Classified S02 E03
11:35 PM A Criminal Affair Rpt
12:25 AM A Criminal Affair Rpt
Tuesday 12 August
07:30 PM Great Continental Railway Journeys S08 E06
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Secret World Of Snacks: Burgers Rpt
11:25 PM The Shift S01 E03
12:15 AM The Shift S01 E04
Wednesday 13 August
07:35 PM Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara O’Briain Series Premiere
08:25 PM Aerial Australia S01 E03
09:20 PM Smilla’s Sense Of Snow S01 E03
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Estonia S01 E03
11:40 PM Estonia S01 E04
12:30 AM Das Boot x 2 Rpt
Thursday 14 August
07:30 PM Great Australian Road Trips S01 E03
08:25 PM Into The Amazon With Robson Green Rpt
09:20 PM Snowpiercer S01 E03
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Dopesick Rpt
11:50 PM Desperate Measures Rpt
12:40 AM Desperate Measures Rpt
Friday 15 August
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S02 E04
08:25 PM The Royals: A History Of Scandals S02 E05
09:25 PM Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E02
11:40 PM The Shelter Rpt
12:30 AM The Shelter Rpt
Saturday 16 August
07:30 PM Great British Cities With Susan Calman S01 E05
08:20 PM Leonardo Da Vinci S01 E02
09:25 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
10:15 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
11:10 PM Homicide: Life On The Street x 4 Rpt
A monument to blood and brutality, the Colosseum is the greatest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans. But what were the origins of the Colosseum and the gruesome spectacles performed within?
With unique access to new archaeology, this series explores the true purpose of the Colosseum and the network of amphitheatres spread throughout the Roman Empire. Visiting sites across Europe and north Africa, we explore finds that reveal both the scope of the games and the secrets of its gladiators.
Ep 1 The Colosseum is the greatest amphitheatre ever constructed by the Romans - but why was it built? In the heart of Rome, historians examine the remains of the earliest amphitheatre in the Roman world and, across Italy, there is further evidence for the origins of this iconic structure and the games that were held there. Brand-new archaeology at the Colosseum reveals which animals were brutally hunted in the arena, and how the Romans staged their extravagant spectacles.
Ep 2 The Colosseum thrived during Rome’s Golden Age. Cutting-edge analysis on bone remains reveals how gladiators were really treated, and recently discovered remains reveal how these fighters were trained for combat. By the end of the 2nd century CE, Rome began to lose its grip on power, and the Colosseum suffers. Investigations take archaeologists to ruins in Austria, Tunisia, and Rome, as they uncover the story of the Empire’s decline and fall.
National Parks From Above: Ireland With Dara Ó Briain
Narrated by Dara Ó Briain, this series takes us to the skies over six of Ireland’s national parks to witness the wonder of this land from above. On a cinematic journey travelling the length and breadth of the country and soaring over mountains and valleys, marvel at the country’s natural beauty and the incredible wildlife. The aerial journey also finds the action on the ground where the park staff, visitors and volunteers are making the most of these spectacular surrounds.
Episode One: Killarney & Burren
In this premiere episode, we fly over two parks with landscapes that stand in stark contrast to one another. Killarney is filled with vast lakes, ancient woodlands and the peaks of the highest mountain range in Ireland, while the Burren is a rocky, otherworldly landscape of great whirls and layers of limestone.
Episode Three:
Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron.
*Note: previous highlights incorrectly listed Leonardo Da Vinci as a 2 part series. It will be airing on SBS and SBS On Demand in 4 parts.
Sunday 17 August
07:30 PM Colosseum Rise And Fall Series Premiere
08:30 PM Colosseum Rise And Fall S01 E02
09:25 PM Pompeii’s Secret Underworld Rpt
10:20 PM Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb Rpt
11:15 PM Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico Rpt
Monday 18 August
07:35 PM Portugal with Michael Portillo S01 E05
08:25 PM Abandoned Railways From Above Rpt
09:20 PM Britain’s Most Beautiful Road Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Classified S02 E04
11:35 PM A Criminal Affair Rpt
12:25 AM A Criminal Affair Rpt
Tuesday 19 August
07:30 PM Great Continental Railway Journeys S08 E07
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Secret World Of Snacks: Sweets Rpt
11:25 PM The Shift S01 E05
12:15 AM The Shift S01 E06
Wednesday 20 August
07:35 PM Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara O’Briain S01 E02
08:25 PM Aerial Australia S01 E04
09:20 PM Smilla’s Sense Of Snow S01 E04
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Estonia S01 E05
11:40 PM Estonia S01 E06
12:30 AM Das Boot x 2 Rpt
Thursday 21 August
07:30 PM Great Australian Road Trips S01 E04
08:30 PM National Parks From Above: Ireland Series Premiere
09:25 PM Snowpiercer S01 E04
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Dopesick Rpt
11:50 PM Desperate Measures Rpt
12:40 AM Desperate Measures Rpt
Friday 22 August
07:30 PM The Good Ship Murder S02 E05
08:25 PM The Royals: A History Of Scandals S02 E06
09:20 PM Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E03
11:40 PM The Shelter Rpt
12:30 AM The Shelter Rpt
Saturday 23 August
07:30 PM Great British Cities With Susan Calman S01 E06
08:25 PM Leonardo Da Vinci S01 E03
09:25 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
10:15 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
11:10 PM Homicide: Life On The Street x 4 Rpt
“SBS’s EPG is integrated into SBS On Demand, where audiences typically don’t require Repeat episode information given the nature of streaming and the breadth of our VOD catalogue,” a spokesperson said.
But then a win…
“We recognise the value of Repeat episode information for viewers on our linear platforms and have scheduled updates to our EPG in FY26 to include this, in addition to Closed Captions and Audio Description information.”
It’s the most ambitious underground construction project ever seen. In Rome, Italy, engineers are building Line C - a hyper-efficient, 25 km metro line that will connect suburbs to the downtown.
Building a new metro line in any urban centre is always a challenge. But this is Rome - it comes with 3,000 years of extraordinary urban development, and at least 12-15 meters of medieval and ancient Roman layers. It’s an underground dilemma like nowhere else on Earth… and the most important archaeological adventure of the modern age.
As an all-out cost-of-living price war kicks-off, Costco is under pressure from supermarkets keen to undercut them. Costco Vs Supermarkets: Who Does Bulk Buy Better? examines whether you really can save cash by going cash-and-carry.
Full of tips and tricks on which offers you the best savings and quality, we examine the psychology behind the shops’ layouts, and meet industry experts, analysts, and shoppers as they weigh up the relative advantages and disadvantages. We gauge the opinion of everyone from ‘The Retail Champion’ Clare Bailey, who reveals the secrets of the ‘bum brush’, to Consumer Champion Martin Newman to Supershopper Joanna Lampego.
In the battle for the bargain buys, who will come out on top - Costco or the Supermarkets?
Celebrity duos embark on a uniquely personal journey and delve into their personal family histories, using DNA and genealogy. Take the emotional punch of the family history genre and blend it with the laugh-out-loud comedy of buddy travelogues – this is the unique combination behind DNA Journey.
This experiential road-trip delivers a rollercoaster of emotions: from dramatic climaxes as celebrities uncover long held secrets of past relatives, to emotionally charged reunions with close family they never knew they had.
Starting with Episode 3 Jayne Torvill And Christopher Dean
Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean embark on a journey that brings them even closer – if that’s possible – as they share an emotional journey to uncover their family history using DNA and genealogy. For Chris, growing up in a tiny family without his mum, it’s a profoundly moving journey as he discovers living relatives on his Mum’s side he never knew existed. For Olympian Jane, a lifelong puzzle of where her sporting prowess comes from is answered by an astounding connection to West Ham.
24 Hours That Changed The World: Japan’s Surrender
With the war in Europe over, 24 Hours That Changed the World: Japan’s Surrender delves into the war in the Pacific, which raged on.
The reluctance of Japan to surrender even after suffering the horrors of two atomic bombs was not a matter of bravery and conviction; it was of honour. As a concept, surrender did not sit well with the military or civilian population. It would take their monarch, Emperor Hirohito, a living god in Japan, to deliver a surrender speech to his people for the war to finally end. But the dishonour of defeat was too much for some factions within his military to bear.
This is the story of the attempted coup to stop the broadcast of the emperor’s speech.
Episode 1: In the shadow of the Great Pyramid a team of archaeologists led by Dr Mark Lehner unearth what could be the most important royal palace in ancient Egypt. Digging beneath an abandoned soccer field, the team find a trail of clues that reveal a nerve centre dedicated to the construction of the Great pyramid itself.
Fall in love with stunning Swiss landscapes on a train journey through snow-covered valleys and towering alpine peaks. As we embark on a breathtaking rail adventure through Switzerland’s winter wonderland, we’ll collect stories of its people and places in an unforgettable winter trip.
Episode One: The Luxurious Glacier Express
For nearly a century, the Glacier Express has been the pinnacle of luxury rail travel, gliding between the elite ski resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt. The journey in the lavishly appointed Excellence Class leaves nothing to be desired: whether it’s the impeccable service, the plush comfort, or the spectacular views. From the monastery town of Disentis, the train, powered by rack-and-pinion, climbs over alpine passes and through snow-draped landscapes, until it reaches the foot of the Matterhorn. Then at the highest point of the journey, a surprising sight awaits: a lighthouse in the midst of the Alps.
Sunday 24 August
07:30 PM Rome Underground Premiere
08:25 PM Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors Rpt
09:35 PM Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire Rpt
10:35 PM U S And The Holocaust Rpt
12:55 AM 24 Hours In Emergency x 3 Rpt
Monday 25 August
07:30 PM Portugal with Michael Portillo S01 E06
08:20 PM Abandoned Railways From Above Rpt
09:15 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
09:45 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Classified S02 E05
11:35 PM Tokyo Vice Rpt
12:40 AM Tokyo Vice Rpt
Tuesday 26 August
07:30 PM Great Continental Railway Journeys S08 E08
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Secret World Of Snacks: Sandwiches Rpt
11:25 PM The Shift S01 E07
12:20 AM The Shift S01 E08
Wednesday 27 August
07:35 PM Costco VS Supermarkets Premiere
08:30 PM DNA Journey Season 3 Premiere
09:35 PM Smilla’s Sense Of Snow S01 E05
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Estonia S01 E07
12:00 AM Estonia S01 E08
12:50 AM Das Boot Rpt
Thursday 28 August
07:30 PM Great Australian Road Trips S01 E05
08:25 PM National Parks From Above: Ireland S01 E02
09:20 PM Snowpiercer S01 E05
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Dopesick Rpt
11:55 PM Blue Lights Rpt
12:55 AM Blue Lights Rpt
Friday 29 August
07:30 PM The Good Ship Murder S02 E06
08:25 PM 24 Hours That Changed The World: Japan’s Surrender Premiere
09:20 PM Lost Treasures Of Egypt Season 5 Premiere
10:10 PM SBS World News Late
10:40 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E04
11:35 PM Pray For Blood Rpt
12:30 AM Pray For Blood Rpt
Saturday 30 August
07:30 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys Series Premiere
08:30 PM Leonardo Da Vinci S01 E04 Series Final
09:30 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
10:20 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
11:15 PM Homicide: Life On The Street x 4 Rpt
Featuring exclusive access to unseen archives and artifacts - and showcasing personal accounts brought to life for the first time ever on screen - Titanic: Our Secret Histories rewrites this epic tale thanks to the descendants of her builders, passengers, and crew.
Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes - Season 3 15 parts Double Episode
Robson Green once again takes the roads less travelled to explore his beloved North East England as well as the Borders, the Lakes and North Yorkshire. Meeting up with a host of celebrity guests along the way, they travel to places that are off the beaten track to find out why being outdoors and in nature helps to relax, reset and recharge.
Episode One: Matheson
Robson is joined by his Uncle Matheson as the pair head North for a weekend in the outdoors to relax and reset. On their way to their favourite fishing spot in Coldingham they have a go at hedge laying before Matheson relives his youth riding horses on the beach.
Episode Two: Green Man
Robson is joined for a boys’ weekend escape by his nephew Daymon, his brother David and his uncle Matheson. The foursome have an unforgettable adventure in County Durham.
The Cranes Call is the heart-pounding story of a relentless mission to secure accountability for the mass atrocities occurring in Ukraine. In this real time crime thriller set in a warzone, Director Laura Warner embeds with war crimes investigator Anya Neistat and her team as they track down a group of survivors bold enough to take a stand against those who committed the most heinous crimes of rape, torture, and murder against their families.
James May: Our Man In India - Season 3
Wednesday 3 September 07:30 PM 3 parts
James May takes on his greatest adventure yet: a 3,000 mile coast-to-coast epic trek across India, the most populous – and perhaps most extraordinary – country in the world. Starting by the Arabian Sea and finishing at the Bay of Bengal, his journey will encompass incredible landscapes, environments and the global megacities of Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata.
Episode One: John
James starts his epic journey in Mumbai with an eye-opening encounter with one of India’s top comics. After having his fortune told and meeting an unexpected Bollywood legend, James then heads to storm hit Udaipur for a spot of kite flying before experiencing the wild and colourful celebrations of Holi, one of the Hindu calendar’s greatest festivals.
Cobra - Season 3
Wednesday 3/09/2025 11:10 PM 6 parts
Prime Minister Robert Sutherland is plunged into chaos when an environmental demonstration meets with grave consequences, just as his popularity is plummeting in light of a controversial police-protest bill. As an investigation gets underway, the PM is forced to reckon with the possibility that the most dangerous rebellion has come from within.
Episode One:
Robert Sutherland and Anna Marshall return to Cobra to devise a strategy against members of the environmental protest group Planet Resistance who are occupying a tunnel to disrupt the construction of the Metro Ultraline fast-speed railway network. Believing the Ultraline poses a significant environmental risk, the de facto leader of Planet Resistance, Henry Wicks, conceives his own plan to shock the government into action – an escalation involving one Ellie Sutherland, Robert’s daughter, who wants to engage in direct action after a sabbatical in South America.
For the first time on television, the testimonies of all those who met and knew Adolf Hitler are woven together to create a portrait of the man behind the worst crimes in history. From former classmates, to those who were at his side when he tried to conquer the world, this series sheds new light on who Hitler was and how he wielded his power.
Episode One:
Adolf Hitler’s closest friends and enablers recount his first days in politics.
Uncover the grand and complex history of Althorp House, the Spencer family seat and final resting place of Princess Diana. With insights from Paul Burrell and others, this episode reveals Althorp’s royal connections, dramatic past, and the personal struggles Diana faced at the estate she once called home.
Sunday 31 August
07:30 PM Titanic: Our Secret History Premiere
08:25 PM Titanic In Colour Rpt
09:20 PM Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness Rpt
10:20 PM U S And The Holocaust Rpt
12:50 AM Surviving An American Concentration Camp Rpt
Monday 1 September
07:30 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes Season 3 Premiere
08:00 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes S03 E02
08:35 PM Abandoned Railways From Above Rpt
09:30 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
10:00 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Classified S02 E06
11:50 PM Tokyo Vice Rpt
12:50 AM Tokyo Vice Rpt
Tuesday 2 September
07:30 PM Great Continental Railway Journeys S08 E09
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Secret World Of Snacks: Cereal Rpt
11:25 PM The Cranes Call Premiere
01:05 AM New York Super Airport x 3 Rpt
Wednesday 3 September
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In India Season 3 Premiere
08:30 PM DNA Journey S04 E05
09:35 PM Smilla’s Sense Of Snow S01 E06
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Cobra Season 3 Premiere
12:00 AM Vigil Rpt
01:10 AM Vigil Rpt
Thursday 4 September
07:30 PM Great Australian Road Trips S01 E06
08:25 PM National Parks From Above: Ireland S01 E03
09:20 PM Snowpiercer S01 E06
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Dopesick Rpt
11:55 PM Blue Lights Rpt
12:55 AM Blue Lights Rpt
Friday 5 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S02 E07
08:25 PM Dictator: The Hitler Interviews Series Premiere
09:20 PM Lost Treasures Of Egypt S05 E02
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E05
11:40 PM Pray For Blood Rpt
12:35 AM Pray For Blood Rpt
Saturday 6 September
07:30 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys S01 E02
08:30 PM A Royal Residence: Althorp House Series Premiere
09:25 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
10:15 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
11:10 PM Homicide: Life On The Street x 4 Rpt
The Titanic is the most famous ship in the world. For seven decades after its tragic sinking, it lay undiscovered on the ocean floor. Forty years ago it was finally found at the bottom of the Atlantic. This is the story of its discovery told by those who hunted for it.
Season One, Episode One:
Episode one recounts how several unsuccessful attempts were made to locate the wreck including by a salvage treasure hunter. Then, in the 1980’s, Texan oil billionaire Jack Grimm used his money to fund the latest sonar and camera technology to attempt to find the ship. He even tries to take a pet monkey on the expedition.
Grimm’s missions were hampered by misunderstandings about the position of the liner when it sank and whether it was still in one piece. Finally, Grimm thinks he has found part of the propeller, but has he?
Ep 1 Prison officer Leigh Henry bends rules to help inmates but risks her job as she vies for Custodial Manager, aiming to make real change. New recruit Rose Gill faces the harsh prison world, determined to survive. As tensions rise, both women’s true motives and strength are put to the test in Long Marsh prison.
Ep 2 Leigh faces pressure to produce her birth certificate for promotion, risking breaking the law. A return of an old foe and a prisoner’s intimidation complicate things. Meanwhile, probationer Rose starts to settle but a secret meeting reveals her true mission - one that could threaten Leigh’s plans.
DNA Journey - Season 5
Wednesday 10 November 08:30 PM
Acclaimed actors, Philip Glenister and John Simm have stared in 5 different productions together including the hit show, Life on Mars. Their 25-year friendship takes them on a DNA journey that shocks and surprises.
Code of Silence is a gripping six-part crime drama created by Catherine Moulton (The Stolen Girl, Hijack,
Baptiste) who drew on her own experiences with lip-reading and hearing loss to craft this unique and
compelling series.
Rose Ayling-Ellis (Ludwig, Signs for Change) stars in a ground-breaking lead role alongside an impressive supporting cast, including Kieron Moore (Vampire Academy, Masters of the Air, The Corps), Charlotte Ritchie (You, Ghosts) and Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch, Black Doves, The Honourable Woman).
Season One, Episode One:
Alison Brooks, a smart and determined 29-year-old Deaf woman, works in a police canteen where she passes the time lipreading conversations for entertainment. Her skill catches the attention of DS Ashleigh Francis and DI James Marsh, who recruit her for a covert operation to surveil a dangerous gang planning a high-stakes robbery. Alison’s exceptional lipreading abilities prove crucial, but danger encroaches when she strikes up an unexpected connection with Liam, the gang’s new recruit.
9/11: One Day in America tells the in-depth story of September 11th through the eyes of the witnesses, heroes and survivors. Made in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to mark the 20th anniversary, this major new series charts the tragic day in unprecedented detail – from the first plane hitting the north tower to the last survivors being rescued from the rubble.
Season One, Episode One: First Response
As a hijacked plane hits the north tower, we follow the first firefighters on the scene and their race against time to rescue the civilians trapped above and witness a businessman trying to save the life of a badly injured stranger. As a second plane hits the south tower, no doubt remains: America is under attack.
World War Two was a conflict of immeasurable scale, a Total War, laying waste to entire nations, changing the world forever. From this devastation, new powers would emerge. Allies would become enemies, an Iron Curtain would fall across Europe, and a Cold War would begin. Who were the great players that shaped the modern world, and how did the Cold War emerge from the Endgame of World War Two?
World War II: Endgame is a four-part series combining military history and big picture geopolitics. It’s the story of the “Grand Alliance” of World War Two, the unlikely team of Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the US that came together to defeat Hitler’s Nazi regime, before fracturing and turning on itself. With expert interviews, archival footage brought to life by cutting edge colourisation, this series explores the origins of a conflict that took the world to the edge of Armageddon.
Season One, Episode One: Destruction
The early years of World War Two caused chaos and devastation throughout Europe. The 1939 non-aggression pact between the Germans and Russians had promised safety for the Soviet Union, but Hitler was not to be trusted. With the invasion of Soviet territories in 1941, a new and unexpected “Grand Alliance” was formed between the United Kingdom, United States, and the Soviet Union.
Hatfield House - one of Britain’s finest stately houses and the childhood home of the most important queen in British history. For centuries royals have made a pilgrimage to Hatfield to visit the oak tree where a young princess discovered she was now Queen Elizabeth 1st, an event that would herald the start of the British Empire.
The 2025 World Athletics Championships return to Tokyo, Japan for the first time since 1991 as the best track and field athletes compete for gold on the global stage, with the great Bruce McAvaney leading the call for SBS alongside Tamsyn Manou and David Basheer.
Join us for the World Athletics 100m Men’s Heat on Sunday, 13 September!
Sunday 7 September
07:30 PM Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck Series Premiere
08:25 PM Titanic In Colour Rpt
09:20 PM Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness Rpt
10:20 PM U S And The Holocaust Rpt
12:40 AM Women Who Rock x 2 Rpt
Monday 8 September
07:30 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes S03 E03
08:00 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes S03 E04
08:35 PM Portillo In The Pyrenees Rpt
09:30 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
10:05 PM Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Classified S02 E07
11:55 PM Tokyo Vice Rpt
01:05 AM Tokyo Vice Rpt
Tuesday 9 September
07:30 PM Great Continental Railway Journeys S08 E10
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM Secret World Of Snacks: Xmas Chocolate Rpt
11:25 PM Screw Series Premiere
12:20 AM Screw S01 E02
Wednesday 10 September
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In India S03 E02
08:30 PM DNA Journey Season 5 Premiere
09:35 PM Code Of Silence Series Premiere
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Cobra S03 E02
11:50 PM Vigil Rpt
12:55 AM Vigil Rpt
Thursday 11 September
07:30 PM 9/11: One Day In America Series Premiere
09:10 PM Rock Legends: David Bowie Rpt
09:40 PM Snowpiercer S01 E07
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Dopesick Rpt
12:10 AM Blue Lights Rpt
01:10 AM Blue Lights Rpt
Friday 12 September
07:35 PM The Good Ship Murder S02 E08
08:30 PM Dictator: The Hitler Interviews S01 E02
09:25 PM Lost Treasures Of Egypt S05 E03
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E06
11:45 PM Pray For Blood Rpt
12:35 AM Pray For Blood Rpt
Saturday 13 September
07:35 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys S01 E03
08:35 PM A Royal Residence: Hatfield House Premiere
09:30 PM World Athletics Championships 2025 S2025 E02 Day 1, Evening Session
10:30 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
11:20 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
12:15 AM Homicide: Life On The Street Rpt
World War II: Endgame is a four-part series combining military history and big picture geopolitics. It’s the story of the “Grand Alliance” of World War Two, the unlikely team of Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the US that came together to defeat Hitler’s Nazi regime, before fracturing and turning on itself. With expert interviews, archival footage brought to life by cutting edge colourisation, this series explores the origins of a conflict that took the world to the edge of Armageddon.
Season One, Episode Two: Climax (Sunday, 14 September, 5.30pm)
As the war drew to a close in 1945, the geopolitical landscape changed dramatically. With Roosevelt’s death and Truman’s ascension to the highest office, a new phase of the Grand Alliance had begun, and the military strategies, key battles, and grim discoveries made as Allied forces closed in on Germany, would all lead to the beginning of a new world order.
Season One, Episode Three: Aftermath And The Atomic Age (Saturday, 20 September, 5.30pm)
The war in Europe was over, but heavy fighting continued in the East, and President Truman was desperate to bring the war to a close in the Pacific theatre. With the US Manhattan Project successfully testing the first nuclear bomb in July 1945, the US no longer needed Soviet help to overpower the Japanese forces who were dominating in the region.
The 2025 World Athletics Championships return to Tokyo, Japan for the first time since 1991 as the best track and field athletes compete for gold on the global stage, with the great Bruce McAvaney leading the call for SBS alongside Tamsyn Manou and David Basheer
From Executive Producers Elton John and David Furnish, Hating Peter Tatchell is the powerful and inspiring true story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the British establishment, revolutionise attitudes to homosexuality and exposed world tyrants. As social attitudes change and history vindicates Peter’s stance on gay rights, his David versus Goliath battles gradually win him status as a national treasure.
All aboard with Michael Portillo for a scenic railway journey through Britain’s history.
Michael Portillo embarks on a captivating new series of railway adventures across Britain, exploring its most beautiful and historic regions. From Epping Forest to the Lake District, he uncovers how nature and history have shaped life along the way. Over 20 episodes, Portillo delves into the geology, culture, and railway history of each area, meeting local contributors who share their stories and challenges. This journey promises an eclectic mix of insights that reveal the distinctive character and landscapes of Britain.
Season Sixteen, Episode One: Paddock Wood to Frant (7:30pm)
Michael Portillo takes to the rails to explore one of Britain’s oldest surviving landscapes, the woods and pasture of The Weald in southeast England. Between the chalk hills of the North and South Downs little more than an hour’s rail journey from London, he finds the pretty 12th century church of St Peter and St Paul in Wadhurst, where more than 30 iron memorial slabs bear witness to The Weald as once the country’s leading producer of iron.
Season Sixteen, Episode Two: Hildenborough to Robertsbridge (8.00pm)
Michael Portillo’s rail exploration of the historic wooded region of southeast England known as The Weald continues from Tonbridge at the heart of the area’s rail network. Touring hazelnut orchards near Hildenborough, Michael learns about the Kentish cobnut and lends a hand to crack and roast the crop. On the edge of the High Weald, at All Saints Church, Tudeley, he is moved to hear the tragic story behind its magnificent stained-glass windows, designed by the world-famous Belarusian-Jewish artist, Marc Chagall.
Actors and friends, James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish, team up to delve into their family histories. A journey that starts in Northern Ireland where they met to discover the huge part education played in their lives both having teacher parents. To Sarah’s surprise, her journey then takes them over to Scotland to look at her famous ancestor who changed schooling in Scotland forever.
James finds out about his ancestor’s predisposition for crime, before the episode culminates in Northern France as the pair learn more about James’ grandfather’s heroic story during World War Two.
Glamis Castle - the Scottish childhood home of the Queen Mother and beloved playground for her daughter, the future Queen - is one of the oldest royal residences in Britain. Steeped in history, tradition and myth, this pink painted fairytale fortress has been the family home to one of Britain’s oldest aristocratic families, including Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon who, as the Queen Mother, would become the dominant matriarch of the modern royal family.
Now experts, including former royal butler Paul Burrell and renaissance man Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, reveal the secrets of a house that helped shape the world views and personal convictions of the Queen Mother and the Queen.
Bertie Windsor, later George VI, married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and spent many happy times at Glamis - enjoying a simple, affectionate life he had been denied by his own father. And when king and queen of a Britain at War, the experiences of his wife growing up at Glamis rekindled the people’s love for the Royal Family. During the First World War, Elizabeth witnessed firsthand soldiers suffering PTSD and lost an adored brother on the Western Front- traumas that meant she understood what the soldiers and civilians of World War Two were enduring.
A Royal Residence (Ep 1 – Althorp, Ep 2 – Hatfield House, Ep 3 – Glamis Castle) will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand.
Sunday 14 September
07:30 PM Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck S01 E02
08:25 PM Titanic Revisited Rpt
09:30 PM World Athletics Championships 2025 Day 2, Evening Session
11:30 PM Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness Rpt
12:30 AM Hating Peter Tatchell Premiere
Monday 15 September
07:30 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes S03 E05
08:00 PM Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes S03 E06
08:35 PM Portillo In The Pyrenees Rpt
09:30 PM Into South America With Nick Knowles Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Classified S02 E08
11:40 PM Tokyo Vice Rpt
12:40 AM Tokyo Vice Rpt
Tuesday 16 September
07:30 PM Great British Railway Journeys Season 16 Premiere
08:00 PM Great British Railway Journeys S16 E02
08:30 PM Insight
09:30 PM Dateline
10:00 PM SBS World News Late
10:30 PM The World According To Kim Jong Un Rpt
11:30 PM Screw S01 E03
12:25 AM Screw S01 E04
Wednesday 17 September
07:30 PM James May: Our Man In India S03 E03 Season Final
08:30 PM DNA Journey S05 E03
09:30 PM Code Of Silence S01 E02
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Cobra S03 E03
11:40 PM Vigil Rpt
12:40 AM Vigil Rpt
Thursday 18 September
07:30 PM 9/11: One Day In America S01 E02
08:20 PM 9/11: One Day In America S01 E03
09:25 PM Snowpiercer S01 E08
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Dopesick Rpt
11:55 PM Blue Lights Rpt
01:05 AM Blue Lights Rpt
Friday 19 September
07:35 PM Amazing Railway Adventures Nick Knowles Rpt
08:25 PM Dictator: The Hitler Interviews S01 E03
09:20 PM Lost Treasures Of Egypt S05 E04
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM World Athletics Championships 2025 Day 7, Evening Session
11:20 PM Catch Me A Killer S01 E07
12:15 AM Pray For Blood Rpt
01:05 AM Pray For Blood Rpt
Saturday 20 September
07:30 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys S01 E04
08:30 PM A Royal Residence: Glamis Castle Premiere
09:25 PM Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy Rpt
10:15 PM Great Australian Walks Rpt
11:10 PM Homicide: Life On The Street x 4 Rpt
Have SBS shown this series before now? Is SBS cherry picking episodes of this show to screen now? I notice the episodes from Season 2 to 5 are on SBS on Demand but what’s going on with the broadcasts?
If they are cherry picking, then they should actually watch the episodes and screen the best eps rather than the ones that have well-known names in Australia. I’ve been streaming them this week and some of the lesser known names in Australia actually had some brilliant stories to tell.
That Torville and Dean episode was actually the worst one I’ve seen so far and not a good choice to launch the show in Australia. The best eps I’ve seen so far are Martin Kemp/Roman Kemp, Freddie Fittler/Jamie Redknapp, Maureen Lipman/Rula Lenska, Amanda Holden/Alan Carr and John Bishop/Hugh Boneville.
Summer, 1483. Two princes are brought to the Tower of London under the protection of their uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester. A few weeks later they disappear without a trace. The mystery of what happened to the princes in the Tower is one of the most infamous and shocking unsolved crimes in English history. Were these boys, aged just 9 and 12, murdered? And if so, by whom?
Now historian Tracy Borman and BAFTA winning actor Jason Watkins are on a mission to discover what happened to the missing princes. Jason travels to Ludlow Castle in Shropshire to find out how young prince Edward V was trained to be king, before he treads the boards as Richard III to get inside the enigmatic monarch’s mind. Tracy visits the room in Westminster Abbey where the princes’ family fled for sanctuary and analyses the bones of two children discovered at the Tower in the 1600s – could they be the lost princes?
Hunting down the female gladiators fighting in the great amphitheatres of ancient Rome. An international team uncover the evidence that restore these amazing women to their rightful place in history.
The dramatic story of how the legendary loco went from rusting relic to fully restored, by those who saved it for the nation.
Flying Scotsman is the world’s most famous steam locomotive. Built in 1923 it became a symbol of the Golden Age of steam and an enduring example of British design and engineering. This is the story of how it became the first steam train to reach 100mph – and captured a place in the hearts of the nation.
Season One, Episode One:
Episode one reveals the secrets of its groundbreaking design by legendary engineer Sir Nigel Gresley – including revolutionary innovations such as a corridor between the cab and the usually separate coal tender that allowed a change of crew without stopping. It was to prove vital in the race for Scotsman’s owners to cut journey times and attract more passengers.
But as the era of steam came to an end, and diesel and electric took over, the locomotive’s fate looked like it lay in the scrapyard – until businessman Alan Pegler stepped in.
In its golden era, the legendary train was a second home for celebrities, politicians, monarchs and spies – as well as a notable inspiration for author, Agatha Christie. This series explores the history of the route and charts how Europe has changed since the Orient Express launched in 1883. As well as the glory days of the past, the series examines how war and political upheaval shaped and impacted the cross-country train service that connected countries across the continent for decades. The series will also feature the inaugural run of Golden Eagle’s luxury train service from Paris to Istanbul – highlighting how the lavish rail travel pioneered by the Orient Express in the 19th and 20th centuries continues to this day.
Season One, Episode One
In the Golden Age of Rail, passengers could buy a ticket from London to Istanbul on the Orient Express network. En route to Paris, the train passed the home of a forgotten villain, whose journeys on the legendary train transformed his fortunes.
Step behind the scenes of the world famous Longleat House and Gardens as it celebrates 75 years of being open to the public. Lord and Lady Bath have granted unprecedented access to their stately home and safari park and a wide selection of the 600 people who work there – from animal keepers to cleaners, gardeners to cooks, historians to handymen, as they reveal what it takes to keep a grand estate open for up to one million annual visitors. The series also highlights many of the 1,000 animals – from lions and rhinos, to red pandas and koalas; and joins in with the spectacular 75th anniversary celebrations.
Season One, Episode One:
In this episode, Ceawlin Thynn, the current Lord Bath, explains how his grandfather, Henry, the 6th Marquess of Bath, worked alongside Jimmy Chipperfield of Chipperfield Circus fame, to open up the world’s first safari park outside of Africa. In 1966 Jimmy Chipperfield and the Marquess brought in 50 lions from as far away as Ethiopia and Kenya and released them into a one hundred acre fenced reserve.
Using amateur footage from the period never seen before on British television, the episode that whilst the public flocked to the safari park, not everyone was happy to see big game roaming freely in the Wiltshire countryside.
