Alone Germany
Monday, 2 June at 6.00pm
In the German adaptation of the survival experiment, the participants must survive in the Canadian wilderness for as long as possible, isolated from one another and far from any civilisation. The person who lasts the longest wins.
Season One, Episode One:
Monday, 2 June at 6.00pm AEST- The adventure in Canada begins! A dry shelter becomes a priority, as does clean drinking water and finding food sources, all this without entering the territory of black bears.Season One, Episode Two:
Tuesday, 3 June at 6.00pm AEST)- Nature is proving to be a relentless opponent that doesn’t forgives mistakes. And some participants have to painfully realise this today. There are consequences!Season One, Episode Three:
Wednesday, 4 June at 6.00pm AEST - Rain, rain, rain. The rugged west coast of Vancouver Island has been living up to its wet reputation for days. Who keeps their nerve in this storm?
Dark Side of the Cage
Tuesday, 3 June at 10.15pm (10 parts)
Dark Side of the Cage cuts through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind its most iconic competitors and delves into the controversial and infamous events along the path to the sport’s dominance.
Season One, Episode One: The Disappearance of Ronda Rousey Ronda Rousey was an MMA trailblazer - the UFC’s first-ever female star and at one point the highest paid fighter of all time, male or female. So why did she suddenly walk away?
Season One, Episode Two: Kimbo Slice: Rise Of A Backyard Brawler Street fighter Kimbo Slice goes from backyard brawling viral sensation to MMA superstar. But after his shocking death, questions arise: was it hype or was he the real deal?
Ice Maiden
Thursday, 5 June at 8.30pm
Ice Maiden charts the uncompromising determination of Australian Lisa Blair, who became the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica. It’s an epic tale of perseverance, pushing limits and believing you can achieve something even when you don’t know how.
Ice Maiden is a feature length documentary tracking the astonishing journey of solo-adventurer Lisa Blair as she embarks on her voyage to be the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around Antarctica. Equal parts ambitious and treacherous, this trip has only ever been completed twice, and Lisa’s goal is to break the current record for speed. Confidently conquering the most perilous parts of the journey, Lisa’s confidence in her success grows. This shatters when she realises no amount of preparation can guarantee her safe return.
When unexpected and life-threatening weather conditions cause catastrophe, Lisa will need to dig into every ounce of courage, determination and self-belief to not only finish this course, but survive in the most dangerous waters on the planet. This is her story.
Ice Maiden is set to air in alignment with World Environment Day and will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand.
Pride
Friday, 6 June at 11.40pm
Pride is a six-part documentary series chronicling the struggle for LGBTQ+ civil rights in America from the 1950s through the 2000s. The series spans the FBI surveillance of homosexuals during the 1950s Lavender Scare to the “Culture Wars” of the 1990s and beyond, exploring the queer legacy of the Civil Rights movement and the battle over marriage equality.
Episode One: 1950s: People Had Parties A revealing look at the vibrant and full lives lived by queer people in the 1950s amidst a steep rise in governmental regulations against the LGBTQ+ community.
Episode Two: 1960s: Riots & Revolution Even before Stonewall, Pride took root in the 1960s when lesser-known heroes from marginalized communities played an integral role in the advancement of the movement.
Pride series one airs in alignment with Pride Month and will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand.