The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything is different to The Big Fat Quiz of The Year. The Everything 2025 show is from January 2025. The Year one was just broadcast in the UK and will be available on 1 Jan on SBS.
SBS also recently ran three compilation Best Bit specials that covered the last 20 years of the shows.
Hard to distinguish with some of these Big Fat Quiz shows, since they essentially have the same guests on most of them.
The Best Bits Specials that aired recently rated dreadfully for SBS. I tuned into the first ep, and it sadly didnt make the cut.
But the Big Fat Quiz of the Year that airs on SBS on New Years Day for a number of years now is generally good.
The show is funny but I find the content is very British and difficult to connect with. I have no idea what the answers are for the majority of the questions asked.
Sunday 11 January 07:30 PM
On January 28th 1986, tragedy struck when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated just 73 seconds into flight, with the loss of all 7 astronauts. During the official investigation, it was revealed that the night before lift-off, amid fears of such a disaster, rocket engineers had argued to cancel the launch – so why did it go ahead? Through the personal testimony of the crew’s colleagues and the families they left behind, we explore the truth behind the tragedy.
Sunday, 11 January at 8.25pm
Episode 6 - Series Final
The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Wednesday, 14 January at 8.30pm
Episode Two: The Defence
A young mother claims she stabbed her boyfriend in the chest to stop him strangling her. The jury are presented with evidence of his previous violent behaviour – including shocking CCTV footage from the night of the killing itself.
Some jurors believe the defendant and are convinced she is a victim of domestic abuse. But others suspect she is lying and think the evidence doesn’t fully add up. As the divide in the jury deepens, alliances and friendships begin to form.
Thursday, 15 January at 9.20pm
Episode Two:
Jo sinks deeper into criminality after a hidden pack of heroin is stolen and she’s given 24-hours to get it back.
Thursday 15 January 10:50 PM
Before We Die is back for another electrifying season. Two matriarchs are at war: Detective Hannah Laing (Leslie Sharp), a woman determined to fight corruption, and Dubravka (Kazia Pelka), figurehead of the Mimica crime family and mother of Bianca (Issy Knopfler), the lover of Hannah’s son. As the future balances on a knife-edge, Hannah discovers that the fight against the Mimicas spares no one, not even those she loves.
Season Two, Episode One:
Tensions rise as Hannah and Billy try to uncover the leak at Police HQ which resulted in the deaths of several of their colleagues. But Hannah’s obsession with convicting the Mimicas concerns her boss Kane, so she and Billy decide to retreat to a safe house to pursue their own ‘unofficial’ investigation.
Sunday 11 January
07:30 PM Days That Shocked The World: Challenger Premiere
Monday 12 January
07:35 PM Wonders Of The Sun With Dara O Briain Rpt
08:30 PM Wonders Of The Sun With Dara O Briain Rpt
09:20 PM Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You S03 E10
10:20 PM Great British Railway Journeys Rpt
10:55 PM Like Water For Chocolate S01 E03
11:45 PM Clean Sweep Rpt
12:45 AM Clean Sweep Rpt
Tuesday 13 January
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Patrick Brammall Rpt
08:35 PM Who Do You Think You Are? UK Rose Ayling-Ellis S20 E04
09:40 PM Aerial Australia Rpt
10:35 PM Great British Railway Journeys Rpt
11:10 PM Exit S01 E02
12:00 PM Dopesick Rpt
01:10 AM Dopesick Rpt
Wednesday 14 January
07:35 PM Michael Palin: Into Iraq Rpt
08:30 PM The Jury: Murder Trial UK S02 E02
09:25 PM Crime S02 E05
10:25 PM Great British Railway Journeys Rpt
11:00 PM Face To Face S01 E03
11:25 PM Face To Face S01 E04
11:50 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E03
12:45 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E04
Thursday 15 January
07:35 PM Toronto Airport Uncovered S01 E02
08:25 PM Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks S01 E02
09:20 PM In Flight S01 E02
10:15 PM Great British Railway Journeys Rpt
10:50 PM Before We Die Season 2 Premiere
11:45 PM Outlander Rpt
12:55 AM Outlander Rpt
Friday 16 January
07:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E03
08:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E04
09:30 PM Isle Of Wight: Jewel of the South Rpt
10:25 PM Great British Railway Journeys Rpt
11:00 PM Sisi Rpt
11:55 PM Babylon Berlin Rpt
12:50 AM Babylon Berlin Rpt
Saturday 17 January
07:30 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses S03 E02
08:40 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys Rpt
09:40 PM The Secret DNA of Us Rpt
10:50 PM Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle Rpt
11:55 PM House Of Promises x 4 Rpt
Sunday, 18 January at 7.30pm (4 parts)
From award-winning director James Bluemel (Once Upon a Time in Iraq, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland) this is the human story of space exploration, told by those who lived it. It’s been 63 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first human to ever go into space. Since then, only 676 people have followed him up there. This series tells the remarkable, thrilling and moving history of humans in space.
Through a mixture of powerful testimony, incredible archive and observational, actuality-driven scenes, this series reveals the personal stories of those intimately involved in the exploration of space. From pioneering astronauts and visionary scientists to daring space tourists, maverick businessmen and dreamers spellbound by the wonder of possibility. Connecting the past to the present, Bluemel shows how significant moments from the last 60 years of our shared space history can illuminate our contemporary reality in surprising and insightful ways.
Episode One – America First – Sunday 18 January, at 7.30pm
With the dawn of the Space Shuttle, the US gains ground on Cold War rivals. A pioneering class of astronauts takes flight, but when tragedy strikes NASA are left reeling.Episode Two: The Russian Thing - Sunday 18 January, at 8.30pm
When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station Mir. But co-operation between former cold war enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
Monday, 19 January 7:30 PM
A landmark documentary that explores the extraordinary life & music of Dolly Parton. Featuring incredible archive footage and exclusive interviews with Dolly and stars like Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin, this film lifts the lid on the songwriting genius behind I Will Always Love You, Jolene, 9 to 5 and a host of other chart-topping hits.
From her humble beginnings to her global success, we discover how a young girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville to become the Queen of Country Music.
Tuesday, 20 January 8:35 PM
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Britain’s greatest gift to the world: the passenger railway. Michael Portillo embarks on a journey to explore what the railways have done, what they continue to do and the potential they hold to improve our future. He looks at how the railways propelled a second wave of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the social landscape of modern Britain and the world at large. He travels around the UK, visiting areas like Shildon – home to a branch of the National Railway Museum which houses the world’s first ever passenger steam locomotive, Locomotion No 1. Ultimately, he reveals how this feat of British engineering changed the course of history.
Episode One: The Day That Changed The World
In this 200th year since the birth of the modern railway, train enthusiast and former politician Michael Portillo reveals how the first railways in Britain transformed the country and people’s lives.
Saturday, 24 January at 5.35pm (4 parts)
Our Tiny Islands explores a set of magical island-hopping adventures across Britain’s greatest hidden treasures. Celebrating the secret places, extraordinary people, surprising jobs and gripping local history that make their ‘tiny islands’ wonders of the world.
There are 6,289 islands scattered across Britain’s waters, but only 803 are large enough to be drawn on a map. Yet what they lack in size they make up for in character, culture and community. These rugged and breath-taking landscapes are unique, yet all with a story to tell about Britain.
Series One, Episode One:
In this episode we travel the length of the UK, from Fair Isle off the coast of Scotland in the far north, via the tiny and uninhabited Cockle Island in Northern Ireland and down to the Isles of Scilly off the South West coast.
Sunday 18 January
07:30 PM Once Upon A Time In Space Series Premiere
08:30 PM Once Upon A Time In Space S01 E02
09:30 PM Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed Rpt
10:25 PM Putin And The West: The Next Chapter Rpt
11:35 PM Watergate High Crimes In The White House Rpt
01:15 AM Building The Impossible: Hoover Dam Rpt
Monday 19 January
07:30 PM Dolly Parton: Here I Am Premiere
09:15 PM Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late 2026 Premiere
11:05 PM Like Water For Chocolate S01 E04
11:55 PM Clean Sweep Rpt
12:50 AM Clean Sweep Rpt
Tuesday 20 January
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Mark Coles Smith Rpt
08:35 PM Portillo’s 200 Years Of The Railways Series Premiere
09:45 PM Aerial Australia Rpt
10:35 PM SBS World News Late
11:05 PM Exit S01 E03
12:00 AM Dopesick Rpt
01:10 AM Dopesick Rpt
Wednesday 21 January
07:35 PM Michael Palin: Into Iraq Rpt
08:30 PM The Jury: Murder Trial UK S02 E03
09:25 PM Crime S02 E06
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Face To Face S01 E05
11:20 PM Face To Face S01 E06
11:45 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E05
12:40 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill S01 E06
Thursday 22 January
07:35 PM Toronto Airport Uncovered S01 E03
08:25 PM Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks S01 E03
09:20 PM In Flight S01 E03
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Before We Die S02 E02
11:40 PM This Town Rpt
12:50 AM This Town Rpt
Friday 23 January
07:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E05
08:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E06
09:30 PM Isle Of Wight: Jewel of the South Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Sisi Rpt
11:45 PM Babylon Berlin Rpt
12:40 AM Babylon Berlin Rpt
Saturday 24 January
07:30 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses S03 E03
08:40 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys Rpt
09:40 PM The Secret DNA of Us Rpt
10:50 PM Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle Rpt
11:55 PM House Of Promises x 4 Rpt
Note change to schedule.
Sunday, 25 January
Episode Three – Politics Always Wins – Sunday 25 January, at 7.30pm
The Mir’s reign in space comes to an end with the arrival of the International Space Station. A new dawn of co-operation awaits, offering hope for a divided world.
Episode Four: Friends Forever - Sunday 25 January, at 8.30pm
Far from their home planet, those aboard the ISS face the emotional realities of isolation, while relationships are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
Tuesday, 27 January 7:30 PM
Episode Two: How The Railways Changed Britain
Michael looks at the transformative effect of railways on Britain by travelling the world’s first intercity line between Liverpool and Manchester, which opened in 1830. In Manchester, Michael steps back in time to the world’s first intercity line. Walking the Bridgewater Canal, he hears how the cotton trade drove its creation. Then Michael ends his journey back in Derby, at the spectacular gathering of locomotives from the last 200 years.
Wednesday, 28 January 8:25 PM
Episode Four: The Verdict (Final)
After a final, surprising new piece of evidence from the defence, both sides present their closing arguments. The jurors retire to consider their verdict. Arguments break out, and the foreperson is forced to plead for calm. Will the deadlocked, bitterly opposed jurors be able to find common ground, and deliver justice? Or will they fail to deliver a verdict at all?
Thursday 29 January 7:35 PM
Episode Four: Frozen Frontline
At Toronto Pearson International Airport, the sub-zero temperatures push the largest de-icing station in the world to its limits, as snow and freezing ice delay take-offs. On the apron it’s a race to free up frozen cargo holds and water pipes. And the team have their hands full with an injured flight attendant, irate passengers and a trespasser in one of the most dangerous areas of the airport.
Thursday 29 January 08:25 PM
Episode Four: Normandy
In this emotional episode, Robson Green walks along the north coast of Normandy, France, tracing the footsteps of brave soldiers in the D-Day landings. Join Robson as he celebrates a coastline that now thrives in peacetime, while learning about the history that played out here.
Robson starts his journey at Pointe du Hoc, seeing first-hand the way this land was reshaped on that fateful day in July 1945. He travels across 4 of the 5 D-Day landing beaches, learning about the immense sacrifices that took place there. Then Robson arrives at Port-en-Bessin, just in time for an enormous fleet of fishing boats returning to harbour, many carrying thousands of scallops, known locally as “L’Or Blanc”, meaning “White Gold”. He explores medieval history through the iconic tapestry in Bayeux and has a picnic complete with French delicacies.
Sunday 25 January
07:30 PM Once Upon A Time In Space S01 E03
08:30 PM Once Upon A Time In Space S01 E04
09:30 PM Pompeii: The Last Mysteries Revealed Rpt
10:20 PM Putin And The West: The Next Chapter Rpt
11:30 PM Black Gold Rpt
01:05 AM Building The Impossible: Panama Canal Rpt
Monday 26 January
07:30 PM The Colleano Heart Rpt
09:10 PM Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop Rpt
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Like Water For Chocolate S01 E05
11:50 PM Clean Sweep Rpt
12:50 AM Clean Sweep Rpt
Tuesday 27 January
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Gina Chick Rpt
08:30 PM Portillo’s 200 Years Of The Railways S01 E02
09:40 PM Aerial Australia Rpt
10:30 PM SBS World News Late
11:00 PM Exit S01 E04
11:55 PM DNA Rpt
12:50 AM DNA Rpt
Wednesday 28 January
07:30 PM JFK: The Making Of A President Rpt
08:25 PM The Jury: Murder Trial UK S02 E04
Thursday 29 January
07:35 PM Toronto Airport Uncovered S01 E04
08:25 PM Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks S01 E04
09:20 PM In Flight S01 E04
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Before We Die S02 E03
11:40 PM This Town Rpt
12:50 AM This Town Rpt
Friday 30 January
07:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E07
08:30 PM The Great House Revival S05 E08
09:30 PM Isle Of Wight: Jewel of the South Rpt
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Sisi Rpt
11:40 PM Babylon Berlin Rpt
12:35 AM Babylon Berlin Rpt
Saturday 31 January
07:30 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses S03 E04
08:40 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys Rpt
09:40 PM The Secret DNA of Us Rpt
10:45 PM Lord Lucan Rpt
11:45 PM House Of Promises x 4 Rpt
Plenty of new content on SBS, but rarely no series or season premieres.
These shows will encore on SBS tomorrow afternoon in place of PBS News Weekend.
The new season of Jeopardy! will start on 29 January at 5:05pm after the current season finishes. 
SBS is charging into Lunar New Year 2026 with a bold, dynamic multi-platform celebration that brings culture, community and cuisine to life across its television, audio and digital platforms, free and available to all Australians.
Explore SBS’s 2026 Lunar New Year content including (L-R) Hong Van in Camellia Sisters; Jet Li in Once Upon A Time in China II; Kim Hye-soo in Face Reader; and Brendan Pang in a new episode of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw.
From martial arts legends and sweeping historical journeys to contemporary Asian cinema and festive food-led storytelling, SBS’s Lunar New Year offering is a vibrant multilingual showcase of the energy, optimism and fearless spirit traditionally associated with the Fire/Red Horse.
Throughout February, SBS will mark Lunar New Year with a curated season of programming in 14 languages and 18 community partnerships nationwide, reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of Lunar New Year traditions across Australia.
The offering spans action, comedy, drama, documentaries and entertainment across SBS’s four broadcast channels – SBS, SBS VICELAND, SBS World Movies and SBS Food – alongside a dedicated Lunar New Year collection on SBS On Demand. Audiences can also connect through SBS Audio, SBS Learn and other platforms, with the celebration extending beyond the screen through community partnerships and events across the country.
SBS Acting Managing Director Jane Palfreyman said SBS continues to be Australia’s home for cultural celebration, connection and belonging.
“Lunar New Year is one of the world’s most significant cultural celebrations, observed by communities across Australia and by more than two billion people globally,” Palfreyman said.
“Our Lunar New Year programming reflects SBS’s purpose in action. By sharing the stories, traditions and contemporary experiences behind the celebration, SBS helps Australians better understand one another and the cultures that shape our shared life.”
A bold, multi-platform celebration
Across linear television and SBS On Demand, audiences can dive into powerful dramas, cinematic classics and eye-opening documentaries from across Asia, alongside local food-led storytelling that celebrates heritage, family and the joy of shared meals.
New premieres on SBS include Dominic West: Extreme Silk Road, following the actor on an epic journey across the historic Silk Road; Lost Cities of Genghis Khan, revealing ground-breaking archaeological discoveries that challenge long-held beliefs about the Mongolian Empire; The Lost Jungle Empire, uncovering a sophisticated ancient civilisation hidden beneath rainforest canopies; and The Grand Canal: China and its Wondrous Waterways, exploring the history and impact of the world’s longest man-made waterway.
SBS World Movies turns up the action with a Jet Li tribute, featuring martial arts classics including Fist of Legend, Tai Chi Master and the Once Upon a Time in China trilogy, before rolling into late-night modern Asian cinema with striking films Above the Dust, House of the Seasons and The Accidental Getaway Driver.
On SBS Food, Lunar New Year is celebrated through food, travel and connection. The Cook Up with Adam Liaw returns to primetime for a ninth season, with three special episodes bringing chefs and guests together to share festive dishes and family traditions. Throughout February, explore regional flavours, everyday food cultures and the ingredients that have shaped communities across Asia every weekday afternoon.
SBS On Demand will feature a dedicated Lunar New Year 2026 collection, with 182 titles spanning action, comedy, drama and documentary – all free to stream, any time.
SBS Audio will amplify powerful, multilingual voices, sharing personal stories and contemporary perspectives that capture the energy of modern Australian celebrations across food, language, belief and identity.
Celebrating with communities across Australia
SBS will continue its strong community connections, working with 18 community and government partners to support Lunar New Year celebrations nationwide. SBS’s online Lunar New Year Festival Guide will help Australians discover events across the country they can participate in, including those supported by SBS.
SBS Learn will be offering a new immersive Lunar New Year resource and once again provide free educational materials, supporting teachers and students to explore the cultural significance of Lunar New Year through classroom-ready activities and videos.
Find the full Lunar New Year program and events here
SBS Focus On Asia Collection
Sunday, 1 February at 7.30pm & 8.25pm (2 parts)
Episode One: Cities Of Nomads– 7:30pm
Lost Cities of Genghis Khan introduces Genghis Khan and his vision for uniting the Mongol lands, exploring why a nomadic people built cities and how his empire began. Archaeologists use innovative mapping and 3D modelling at Karakorum to reconstruct the ancient capital, revealing a sophisticated urban centre.Episode Two: A Visionary Society – 8.25pm
This episode uncovers the Mongols’ unique religious tolerance, evidenced by the presence of multiple temples and mosques in their cities, and explores their sophisticated urban planning. It details the vast trade routes that connected the empire.
Sunday, 1 February at 9.20pm
In 1300 CE, Angkor was possibly the biggest city in the world. It had – and still has - the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat. It was the seat of kings, home to an empire for 600 years, an incredible feat of urban engineering in a flood plain and rainforest. Then it was abandoned, left to the jungle and a handful of farmers and monks for hundreds of years. Centuries later, what happened to the city of Angkor is still a mystery.
Monday 2 February 7:35 PM
BAFTA winner Jason Watkins and historian Tracy Borman explore the 1,000-year story of the Tower of London. With cutting-edge 3D graphics and hands-on experiments, they reveal how it was built, defended and evolved, from Roman roots to royal stronghold and symbol of power.
Monday 2 February 8:30 PM
Jimmy Carr hosts a brand-new episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jon Richardson and Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade and Guz Khan in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Season 16, Episode One: This episode, Jon Richardson & Amy Gledhill take on Richard Ayoade & Guz Khan in the classic words and numbers quiz. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Monday 2 February 9:25 PM
Greg Davies joins Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix as guests Danny Jones, Alex Brooker and Nova Twins dive into music-world madness. Expect bizarre debates, ill-judged pranks and the ID Parade featuring Bis and Damage.
Season Three, Episode One: Greg Davies and team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and series regular, Jamali Maddix are joined by Danny Jones, Alex Brooker and Nova Twins to cover a mix of music mayhem. Never short of chaos, they discuss Richard Branson’s prize carp, ill-conceived pranks and what Satan’s genitalia would look like.
Tuesday 3 February 8:30 PM
This feature length documentary offers a rare glimpse into the life of the ultimate gentleman spy. Blending Moore’s own diaries, memoirs and rare archival footage, it takes viewers on a journey through his world featuring candid interviews with those who knew him best - family, friends, iconic co-stars and even fellow Bonds. From his humble beginnings as a working-class boy in South London to his transformation into a global icon, this is the definitive portrait of a man who embodied a role so completely that he became indistinguishable from it.
Wednesday 4 February 7:30 PM
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the largest intact environments on the planet, and home to over 1000 unique plant and animal species. While still largely rugged and majestic, serious issues such as disease, drought, pollution, human encroachment, and climate change continually threaten both the wild and domesticated animals who call this place home. Hosted by Dennis Quaid, Saving Yellowstone is a four-part limited series exploring both the beauty and fragility of this magical land.
Episode One - In The Mountains High in the mountains, over 10,000 ft in altitude, an unusual protagonist takes centre stage: the whitebark pine. This odd-looking tree may not seem like much, but it is the giver of life not only on high but also to everything below. We explore life at the highest altitudes, profiling the animals who rely on the tree for protection or sustenance: the grizzly bear, Clark’s nutcracker, red squirrels, and bighorn sheep.
Wednesday 4 February 9:20 PM
Trespasses, based on the 2022 novel of the same name, is the story of Cushla (Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing), a young Catholic schoolteacher whose life in 1975 Northern Ireland is shadowed by the Troubles. Amid curfews, bombings, and betrayals, she works nights in her family’s pub, serving both sides and British soldiers, when she meets and falls for Michael (Tom Cullen, Knightfall) - an older, married Protestant barrister. Their affair is intoxicating and dangerous. Cushla’s world is full of defiant spirits: her drunk, sharp-tongued mother Gina (Gillian Anderson, The Fall), her lively pupils, and beloved colleague Gerry (Oisín Thompson). But as the forbidden love between Cushla and Michael deepens, violence looms and tensions rise. Cushla will be pulled between duty and desire, and family and freedom.
Episode One
Cushla, a Catholic teacher, falls for a married Protestant barrister in 1975 Belfast. As passion grows in secret, sectarian violence and scrutiny close in, forcing her to risk everything for a love that defies the divide.
Friday 6 February 7:30 PM
Episode 1 Cyprus’s strategic Mediterranean location makes it a key stop for migratory birds. The Cape Greco National Park marks the island’s easternmost point. Exotic fruits, like starfruit, thrive year-round. Herpetologist Savvas Zotos explores the island for reptiles. The island’s ancient olive trees and endangered griffon vultures also tell unique stories.
Episode 2 Cyprus’s strategic Mediterranean location makes it a key stop for migratory birds. The Cape Greco National Park marks the island’s easternmost point. Exotic fruits, like starfruit, thrive year-round. Herpetologist Savvas Zotos explores the island for reptiles. The island’s ancient olive trees and endangered griffon vultures also tell unique stories.
Sunday 1 February
07:30 PM Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan Series Premiere
08:25 PM Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan S01 E02
09:20 PM Angkor: Hidden Jungle Empire Premiere
10:20 PM Zelenskyy: Citizens At War Rpt
11:15 PM A Year From Space Rpt
12:30 AM Building The Impossible: Oil Rig Rpt
Monday 2 February
07:35 PM Building The World’s Greatest Castle Premiere
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Season 16 Premiere
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks Season 3 Premiere
10:05 PM SBS World News Late
10:35 PM Like Water For Chocolate S01 E06
11:25 PM Vigil x 3 Rpt
Tuesday 3 February
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Tom Gleeson Rpt
08:30 PM From Roger Moore With Love Premiere
10:10 PM Rock Legends Rpt
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Exit S01 E05
12:05 AM DNA Rpt
12:55 AM DNA Rpt
Wednesday 4 February
07:30 PM Saving Yellowstone Series Premiere
08:25 PM Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World Rpt
09:20 PM Trespasses Series Premiere
Thursday 5 February
07:35 PM Toronto Airport Uncovered S01 E05
08:25 PM Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks S01 E05
09:20 PM In Flight S01 E05
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Before We Die S02 E04
11:40 PM This Town Rpt
12:50 AM This Town Rpt
Friday 6 February
07:30 PM Southern Cyprus: Aphrodite’s Paradise Series Premiere
08:30 PM Southern Cyprus: Aphrodite’s Paradise S01 E02
09:30 PM Isle Of Wight: Jewel of the South Rpt
10:25 PM SBS World News Late
10:55 PM Sisi Rpt
11:50 PM Babylon Berlin Rpt
12:45 AM Babylon Berlin Rpt
Saturday 7 February
07:30 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses S03 E05
08:40 PM Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys Rpt
09:35 PM The Secret DNA of Us Rpt
10:40 PM Lord Lucan Rpt
11:45 PM Outlander Rpt
01:10 AM Outlander Rpt
Sunday, 8 February at 5.30pm
The Baltic forests. A quarter in Lithuania, a third in Latvia and almost half in Estonia. This is where, in the 20th century, a drama unfolded behind closed doors: the resistance of a handful of Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian partisans against the Soviet Union’s stranglehold on their territory at the end of the Second World War.
For ten years, from 1944 to 1953, the fight for freedom by those we call the “Brothers of the Forest” defied the Kremlin, claiming more than 50,000 victims. In the days of the USSR, they were portrayed as outlaws, bandits driven by villainous motives. But since the Baltic States regained their independence in 1991, monuments have been erected everywhere in their honor. These men and women have come to symbolise the price paid for the right to live free.
Who were these freedom fighters? What was their real life like in the forest? How did they fight, and how were they defeated? How did these men and women, placed by history between the Nazis and the Soviets, escape the general bloodshed of the 20th century?
Sunday 8 February 7:30 PM (2 parts)
Dominic West explores Kyrgyzstan’s Silk Road legacy and nomadic traditions — meeting yak herders, visiting colourful markets, and retracing ancient trade routes. He’s then joined by The Wire’s Clarke Peters and adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy for an epic horseback expedition to experience nomadic life firsthand.
In the first of two episodes, Dominic West explores Kyrgyzstan’s Silk Road legacy and nomadic traditions - meeting yak herders, visiting colourful markets, and retracing ancient trade routes. He’s then joined by The Wire’s Clarke Peters and adventurer Alexandra Tolstoy for an epic horseback expedition to experience nomadic life firsthand.
Sunday 8 February 8:25 PM (2 parts)
China’s Grand Canal is one of the country’s hidden treasures. One thousand miles long and two thousand years old, it encapsulates China’s long history, rich culture and engineering genius. In this series historian Andrew Field travels the length of the Canal, experiencing dazzling cities, vibrant culture and inspiring people to see how this ancient marvel is becoming a 21st century wonder.
Monday 9 February 7:35 PM (4 parts)
It’s 2024, a year on from the coronation of King Charles, and it’s all change at the Tower. New Chief Yeoman Warder Rob Fuller and Yeoman Gaoler Clive Towell get used to their new jobs as the fortress prepares for its most action-packed event in years including the celebration of the anniversary of the D Day landings. The Tower also gets a brand new Ravenmaster, while Debbie Whittingham prepares to retire as the Tower’s first female Deputy Governor. Historic Royal Palaces Chief Curator Tracy Borman investigates some memorable tower history including the extraordinary story of the missing head of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Episode One: It’s March 2024, and new Chief Yeoman Warder Rob Fuller and Yeoman Gaoler Clive Towell are in charge at the royal palace and fortress. They are hitting the ground running as the Tower prepares to pull off one the biggest events in its calendar – the Constable’s Dues. And it’s a huge one this year with over 80 Royal Marine commandos taking part in the 700-year-old tradition.
Monday 9 February 10:35 PM (8 Parts)
The story of the biggest tax fraud in European history – and how two women fought to put an end to it. Pay a tax, get it refunded twice, and claim it’s legal: that’s a Cum-Ex deal. A young lawyer and his boss expand this scheme to private investors in Germany, developing a global network of banks, lawyers, and investors that steal billions from European citizens. In Denmark, tax officials Inger Brøgger and Niels Jensen watch helplessly as state funds vanish, with little support from bankers or politicians. When Niels faces financial struggles and personal pressures, he loses his moral compass and joins the scheme. In Germany, a District Attorney uncovers the massive fraud and faces fierce resistance from banks and politicians. Determined to prevent the usual outcome—where minor players are caught while the masterminds walk free—she fights tirelessly to bring those truly responsible to justice.
From the producers of Babylon Berlin and the BAFTA-awarded Millenium trilogy.
Episode One: 2005: In Frankfurt, the notorious tax lawyer Dr. Bruno Hausner and his ambitious young colleague Sven Lebert develop an illegal business model in which taxes are refunded twice through complex stock transactions: Cum-Ex. Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, tax officials Inger Brøgger and Niels Jensen become suspicious because the tax refunds are growing at an alarming rate.
Tuesday 10 February 8:35 PM
I Am Raquel Welch is a feature documentary that celebrates the life of a trailblazing actress and single mother who not only redefined the world’s idea of a Hollywood “Sex Symbol” but also led the way for modern-day action heroines.
From her star turn in One Million Years B.C., to her groundbreaking roles in 100 Rifles, Myra Breckinridge, and Hannie Caulder, Raquel would also go on to win a Golden Globe for her comedic turn in The Three Musketeers. Against the backdrop of an incredibly tumultuous time in America, Raquel leveraged her stunning beauty, unique personality, and supreme talents to establish herself as a true icon in Hollywood and beyond.
Friday 13 February 7:30 PM
Episode One Archaeologists search for clues to the explosive rise of the mighty Inca Empire. At the monumental ruins of the Inca Empire’s great capital, Cusco, they hunt for evidence of the Inca’s ancestors, while the bones and mummified bodies of their subjects offer ground-breaking evidence to explain their rapid growth from a small Andean tribe to continent-spanning civilisation.
Episode Two Archaeologists explore the most remote outposts of South America’s giant Inca Empire, unearthing clues to how a tiny population of royals and nobles controlled a 4,000km-long ancient empire 10 million-strong - and why, when Spanish conquistadors arrived on their shores, the largest empire on earth crumbled to dust.
Sunday 8 February
07:30 PM Dominic West Extreme Silk Road Series Premiere
08:25 PM Grand Canal: China’s Wondrous Waterway Series Premiere
09:20 PM Grand Canal: China’s Wondrous Waterway S01 E02
10:15 PM Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress Rpt
11:15 PM George Michael: Portrait Of An Artist Rpt
01:00 AM Unlocking The Secrets Of The Nazca Lines Rpt
Monday 9 February
07:35 PM Inside The Tower Of London Season 7 Premiere
08:30 PM 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown S16 E02
09:25 PM Never Mind The Buzzcocks S03 E02
10:05 PM SBS World News Late
10:35 PM Other People’s Money Series Premiere
11:30 PM Vigil x 3 Rpt
Tuesday 10 February
07:30 PM Who Do You Think You Are? Camilla Franks Rpt
08:35 PM I Am Raquel Welch Premiere
10:10 PM Rock Legends Diana Ross & The Supremes S09 E05
10:40 PM SBS World News Late
11:10 PM Exit S01 E06
12:05 AM DNA Rpt
12:55 AM DNA Rpt
Wednesday 11 February
07:35 PM Saving Yellowstone S01 E02
08:30 PM Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World Rpt
09:25 PM Trespasses S01 E02
10:20 PM SBS World News Late
10:50 PM Face To Face Rpt
11:15 PM Face To Face Rpt
11:40 PM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
12:35 AM Darkness: Those Who Kill Rpt
Thursday 12 February
07:35 PM Toronto Airport Uncovered S01 E06
08:25 PM Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks S01 E06
09:20 PM In Flight S01 E06
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Before We Die S02 E05
11:40 PM Forest Of The Missing Rpt
12:40 AM Forest Of The Missing Rpt
Friday 13 February
07:30 PM The Lost Cities Of The Incas Series Premiere
08:30 PM The Lost Cities Of The Incas S01 E02
09:25 PM Isle Of Wight: Jewel of the South Rpt
10:15 PM SBS World News Late
10:45 PM Sisi Rpt
11:40 PM Babylon Berlin Rpt
12:30 AM Babylon Berlin Rpt
Saturday 14 February
07:30 PM Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses S03 E06
08:40 PM Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother Rpt
09:35 PM Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey Rpt
10:35 PM Lord Lucan Rpt
11:40 PM Outlander Rpt
12:50 AM Outlander Rpt
Sunday 15 February 8:25 PM
Today, City of Fengyang, east-central China. Archaeologists are hard at work. This ancient imperial city, rediscovered by chance over 50 years ago, has never been excavated. Initial excavations reveal a gigantic city, even more imposing than Beijing’s famous Imperial City.
What did it look like? When and how was it built, and why was it destroyed in obscure circumstances?
Tuesday 17 February 8:35 PM
One of the most influential and controversial figures of modern European culture, Brigitte Bardot lived loudly and freely, refusing to be reshaped by public opinion. Before her death, she spoke openly and without filters about every chapter of her life.
This documentary captures her final and most personal testimony, including the only public apology she ever made, as she acknowledges regret and asks for forgiveness.
Blending unseen home archive, iconic film moments, and rare access to her private La Madrague estate, the film reveals a woman far more complex than her legend: politically outspoken, emotionally reflective and still grappling with the contradictions that defined her life.
Thursday 19 February 9:15 PM
Based on the New York Times best-selling book written by Ben Macintyre, the six-episode series dramatises the true story of Nicholas Elliott (Damian Lewis) and Kim Philby (Guy Pierce), two British spies and lifelong friends. Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history. This is a story of intimate duplicity, of loyalty, trust and treachery. Philby’s deeply personal betrayal, uncovered at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the gutting of British and American Intelligence.
Episode One:
In the wake of Kim Philby’s escape to Moscow, his closest friend in Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service ( also known as M.I.6.), Nicholas Elliott, is under investigation by Mrs. Lily Thomas from the Security Service (M.I.5): Did he facilitate Philby’s escape because he’s also a traitor working for the Russians, or is it just that his judgement was clouded at a critical moment by their twenty-three year friendship? Or maybe, just maybe, he in fact had the last laugh having manipulated Philby to run to the bosom of the KGB for foreign intelligence purposes.
Thursday 19 February 10:35 PM 10:50 PM
Julien, Judith, Mathieu, and Lucile, along with their partners and a complete stranger, are summoned to the reading of their father’s will. But there’s a catch - they must complete a series of challenges to get their hands on the 84 million dollar fortune.
Saturday 21 February 7:30 PM
Neil and Martin’s Bon Voyage sees Neil Morrissey take his dear friend Martin Clunes on a bespoke road trip through southern France (a place Neil now calls his second home) to celebrate 40 years of friendship. Neil and Martin, who catapulted to fame together starring in 90s television sitcom Men Behaving Badly, don’t see each other nearly as much as they would like to these days. So Neil’s cooked up a smart idea to change all that, inviting his friend to join him on an adventure through some of southern France’s most beautiful regions.
Episode One:
The boys reunite at Neil’s French home in the south of France, before heading to one of France’s deepest wine cellars along the Dordogne River and on to the vineyards of Bordeaux, ending their day atop Europe’s largest sand dune.
