SBS Viceland programming for 2021
Vinyl Nation
TX: November 2020 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 1 x 90min
The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists and muddled the question of whether vinyl sounds better than other formats. Vinyl Nation digs into the crates of the record resurgence in search of truths set in deep wax: Has the return of vinyl made music fandom more inclusive or divided? What does vinyl say about our past here in the present? How has the second life of vinyl changed how we hear music and how we listen to each other?
High School Mums
TX: December 2020 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 2 x 45min
There’s an extraordinary unit attached to one of New Zealand’s biggest regional high schools that takes in young pregnant teens to educate, empower and support them. We meet new mums from Fraser High School’s Teen Pregnancy Unit, He Puaawai, as they take on the biggest learning curve of their life – parenthood whilst achieving their goals in education.
Football, Prince William, and our Mental Health
TX: January 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 1 x 60min
Why do some men struggle to talk about their emotions? Prince William wants to change the attitudes around mental health in Britain. Motivated by the high rates of suicide in young men in the United Kingdom, William wants to use football as a way to get men talking and to break the taboo that surrounds mental health. The film follows William as he meets players and fans from grassroots to the elite of the game and openly discusses their mental health challenges. As well as campaigning to change attitudes today, William explores aspects of British history that have helped create the culture of silence around this issue.
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
TX: February 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 3 x 2hr
What makes a great cult movie? The subject has been debated by film fans for ages. What even qualifies as a cult classic, especially when so many of them go on to become bona fide classics with time? This series dives deep into the world of great cult films, with commentary and anecdotes from the great filmmakers and performers who made them. From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski, hosted by Joe Dante, John Waters, Ileana Douglas and Kevin Pollak, and featuring interviews with the likes of Jeff Bridges, Pam Grier, Jeff Goldblum and Rob Reiner.
The Buildings That Fought Hitler
TX: March 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 8 x 50min
The Buildings That Fought Hitler explores the secret world of the General Headquarters Line. The GHQ Line was a series of structures placed strategically across Britain forming a line of defence against an expected German invasion. Over 26,000 buildings were built or re-enforced – but how many of them actually remain? This series seeks to find out and tell the stories behind these buildings and how the war was being fought on the ground.
American Runestone: A Viking Mystery
TX: March 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 6 x 1hr
Follow actor Peter Stormare’s personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that the Vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, sceptics, and sensationalists.
Patriot Brains
TX: April 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 10 x 1hr
Patriot Brains is a fast-paced comedy quiz show designed to find out once and for all who’s the best – Aussies or Kiwis! Two teams, Australia and New Zealand, made up of three comedians each, with a comedic host keeping them apart. Through a series of rapid-fire questions, we find out who knows the most about their own country.
E-Sports Revolution
TX: May 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 5 x 55min
With huge tournaments, incredible rewards, an economic value of over a billion dollars, and more than 380 million followers around the world, E-sports isn’t just a game – it’s a revolution. E-Sports Revolution is the definitive guide to the world of competitive video gaming and the wider revolution in gaming culture around the globe. From the wonderful world of cosplay to the world cup stadium showdowns, E-Sports Revolution meets the gamers, fans and industry figures at the heart of this movement and explores how E-Sports are turning the world of entertainment as we know it upside down.
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Wellington Paranormal S3
TX: February 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 13 x 30min
Wellington Paranormal sees the return of officers Minogue (Mike Minogue), O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu) as they continue investigating all manner of supernatural events on the streets of Aotearoa’s capital city, Wellington. In this police reality ‘mockumentary’ series, the first Paranormal Unit of the Wellington Police looks into cases that defy normal explanation with a typically Kiwi low-key response.
The Casketeers S4
TX: 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 8 x 30min
Following the fortunes of Francis and Kaiora Tipene as they head up Tipene Funerals, The Casketeers lifts the lid on this little -explored but vital service, revealing for the firsttime what goes on behind the scenes of a bustling 24-hour, 7-day, year-round business. As well as offering never-before-seen insight into the funeral process, from the initial phone call, through to embalming, dressing, laying in state, services of every shape and form and eventual burial, the series focuses closely on Francis and Kaiora’s relationship. The pair share five sons, a loving relationship, and most importantly a sense of humour.
