SBS Viceland - Programs and Schedules

TV.Cynic · November 7, 2024, 6:58am

James Blunt: One Brit Wonder

Monday, 18 November at 8.30pm

Filmed during his aptly-named 2022 ‘Greatest Hit Tour’, this documentary follows singer/songwriter James Blunt across Europe. Delving into James’ backstory - witnessing the genocide of the Kosovo War, recording the biggest selling album of the 00’s, enduring the backlash that followed and then tweeting his way back to becoming a national treasure, this is an intimate portrait of Blunt as never seen before.

Invisible Nation

Thursday, 21 November at 10.10pm

With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan.
Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China.
At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.

Secrets of Miss America

Friday, 22 November at 9.25pm

Episode 2

Bye Bye Bikini In 2018 the pageant took the drastic decision to ban the swimsuit round from the competition, causing a divide between modernisers and traditionalists which ends in an all-out war.

yellow_sock · November 7, 2024, 1:45pm

Lol. Got to give it to James Blunt. He has a sense of humour. Greatest Hit Wonder and One Brit Wonder.

It does look interesting, so might give it a watch.

TV.Cynic · November 14, 2024, 6:17am

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd

Monday, 25 November at 8.30pm

This smart and entertaining series digs up the weirdest people, places, objects, and events in human history. Presented by legendary actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd (Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters).

Episode One: Strange Places Explore the Lake Michigan Triangle and many other wild and weird places, including a creepy doll-filled island, caves that harbour deadly viruses, and the most haunted place in the U.S.

Episode Two: Bizarre Deaths In Boston, a 25-foot tidal wave of…Molasses? A dancing plague that kills 100 people? A surgery with a 300% mortality rate? We search the globe for the strangest and most bizarre deaths on record.

The UnXplained: Mysteries Of the Universe

Tuesday, 26 November at 8.30pm

Host and Executive Producer William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal) explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.

Episode One: Are We Alone? Unidentified objects, witnessed by military pilots… Extraterrestrial probes, flying through our solar system… And a potential alien home world that may be hidden - in the darkness of space.

Hoarders - Season 15

Compulsive hoarders confront the clutter they have collected in their respective houses and talk about what led them to hoard.

Season Fifteen, Episode One: Terri Part 1 As Terri constantly blames the hoarding on her busy schedule, past trauma surfaces to reveal the real reason for her decision-making that has led to her hoarding disorder.

Episode Two: Terri Part 2 Code Enforcement is concerned about the safety of Terri’s home after they’ve successfully stopped a fire from consuming the house.

Jack_Laverty · November 14, 2024, 6:21am

SBS has had these OnDemand for months now I’m not sure why they won’t just upload all the episodes.

TV.Cynic · November 21, 2024, 5:53am

The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan - Season 4

Monday, 2 December at 9.20pm

British comedian Romesh Ranganathan visits some of the most unlikely holiday destinations in the world to determine the veracity of the stereotypes associated with them.

Season Four, Episode One: Uganda In the first of a special 3-part series focusing on Africa, Romesh Ranganathan explores Uganda - its people, culture, past and modern complexity - to find out whether travellers should add this this visually stunning, landlocked country the size of the UK to their holiday bucket list.

Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid

Thursday, 5 December at 8.30pm

Dennis Quaid (The Substance, The Parent Trap) explores the extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world’s most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.

Season One, Episode One: Where Ark Thou? In the Bible, there are two Arks. Both the Ark of the Covenant and Noah’s Ark were built to protect, before they were lost to history. Did either exist, where could they be?

Episode 2: The Keys to Immortality The quest for immortality has captivated and confounded us for thousands of years. Can fabled long sought after relics grant the power to live forever? And if so, where could they be?

The Mega-Brands That Built The World

Saturday, 7 December at 5.50pm

The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the world.

Season One, Episode One: Battle of the Superstores Founding fathers of the biggest retail stores in the world battle to be the first to innovate, build, and revolutionise the industry. And one of the top businessmen of the 20th century, Sam Walton, will construct the world’s largest retail empire.

Episode Two: The World Delivered 100 years ago, shipping packages was slow, and shipping overnight was impossible, until two Seattle brothers risked everything to reinvent shipping packages for all. And a tenacious Yale graduate creates a world-famous express delivery service that transforms shipping into the essential global industry we rely on today.

TV.Cynic · November 28, 2024, 6:34am

World’s Most Dangerous Airports

Sunday, 8 December at 8.30pm

This high-flying documentary provides a crash course on the airports that are considered the most dangerous in the world, examining the mix of myth and reality that has shaped their reputations.

Whether located in the heights of the Himalayas, on the edge of a beach in the Caribbean, lost among the skyscrapers of Sao Paulo or in the white immensity of Antarctica, some runways pose incredible challenges for aviation professionals. Others hide unsuspected dangers: in Japan and France, the risk of seismic earthquakes and global warming could well make entire airports disappear under the waves.

A League of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip

Friday, 13 December at 8.30pm

A League of Their Own is back and this year the teams are heading to the beautiful country of Mexico. Our team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott will be going head-to-head in a series of epic sporting challenges.

Joining them along the way are teammates Micah Richards, Mo Gilligan and Maisie Adam.

Season Eight, Episode One: Jamie and Jill begin their trip by learning to wrestle, Lucha Libre Style. They also prepare for the Day of the Dead.

Season Eight, Episode Two: Jamie, Jill, Micah and Maisie take part in their biggest challenge yet, performing in the Day of the Dead parade on roller skates.

Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

Saturday, 14 December at 8.30pm

Icons Unearthed returns with a deep dive into one of the most impactful media franchises of all time – Harry Potter.

Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series fascinated audiences. Get behind the wand with the people who made the magic happen.

Season Nine, Episode One: The Kids Are in Charge A director known for working with kids goes to great lengths to make children’s dreams come true, but the production hits a snag when taking flight proves more difficult than expected.

Season Nine, Episode Two: A Race to the Finish The team races to the finish line on the first film, while kicking off the second. But just as everything starts to come together, the team loses a family member.

TV.Cynic · December 5, 2024, 6:25am

Charge Around Australia

Sunday, 15 December at 8.30pm

Two normal people, one mission - to prove how far solar power can take the world.

In this documentary, British green energy champion Stuart McBain attempts to drive nearly 16,000 kilometres around Australia using state-of-the-art flexible solar panels.

Living in Newcastle, New South Wales, is Professor Paul Dastoor. He’s devoted his life to this solar technology, now he will finally get to see if it works.

Along the way Stuart meets those on the front line in the battle against climate change as he faces torrential rain, tornados, and tyre blow-outs on the journey of a lifetime.

Movie: Rob and Romesh Vs Lapland

Monday, 16 December at 11.40pm

For Christmas 2023, Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan are spending the festive season in Lapland. The domain of elves, reindeer, festive magic and ‘Santa Claus’. Rob and Romesh will once again be taking their lead from their viewers and will be trying their hand at all these jobs to see if they have enough Christmas Spirit to be Santa’s Elves.

Lust On Earth

Friday, 20 December at 9.25pm

This candid exploration of love and infidelity around the world delves into the norms, laws and taboos that influence the most private parts of our personal lives.

Exploring love and adultery across 40 countries around the world, Lust on Earth traces the different stages of relationships and investigates the reasons that people are unfaithful – taking in socio-economic status, education level, machismo, religion, and general trustworthiness.

The Mega-Brands That Built the World - Season 2

Saturday, 21 December at 5.55pm

The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, that forever changed the way we live.

Season Two, Episode One: End of the Landlines When Motorola introduces the first handheld portable telephone to the world, the futuristic technology sets off a fierce battle among international telecommunications companies to produce the most popular cell phone. The competition for the next great mobile device produces innovations such as flip phones, ringtones, and text messaging. But when a little-known tech upstart from Canada decides to combine the features of a computer with a cell phone to make a smartphone called the Blackberry, the way we use phones will never be the same again.

Season Two, Episode Two: Internet Killed the Video Store A database software engineer is inspired to create a bigger, unprecedented family friendly video-store, Blockbuster. But, as the dot com boom explodes an opening appears for two software executives in California to redefine the industry and take on the media giant with their online subscription service, Netflix.

TV.Cynic · December 12, 2024, 6:29am

Christopher Reeve, The Eternal Superman

Sunday, 22 December at 8.30pm

For the whole world, Christopher Reeve and Superman are one. More than forty years after the release of Richard Donner’s international blockbuster, Christopher Reeve remains the unbeatable interpreter of the superhero from Krypton.

How did the American actor manage to merge so prodigiously with his character? What spirit did he manage to infuse into this comic book hero, the embodiment of the American dream, to become such a reference for those who followed him?

Through a never-before-seen interview we conducted just before the actor’s untimely death, the film sheds light on the bonds between two heroes, traces their evolution over the course of their 9 years together and beyond, until the actor’s transformation into a superhero himself.

Rob & Romesh Vs Christmas

Monday, 23 December at 10.30pm

A festive special in which Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan join the circus, teaming up with West End and Big Top show Zippos. They learn how to do acrobatics, contortion and knife throwing ahead of their final Christmas performance at Winter Wonderland.

As a special treat for the fans, Rob and Romesh will be attempting a challenge set by you at home. Rob has asked his Instagram followers, what they’d like to see them do next, and so, following the responses, this year we’ll be finding out who’s The Greatest Showman.

Rob & Romesh Vs Christmas on Ice

Monday, 23 December at 11.25pm

The boys’ journey begins with the full touring team at their undisclosed rehearsal base, where the boys’ on-ice abilities are put to the test in front of Mickey, Goofy, Moana and the rest of the gang. The episode climaxes with Rob and Romesh taking to the ice with our favourite Disney friends in a sold-out show on their Dream Big tour.

A Stripper’s Life for Me

Friday, 27 December at 9.25pm

Grace is a travelling stripper- she will go wherever the men and the money is on any given weekend - and this week she is preparing for her first ever performance at a new club on the UK’s South coast - how much is she hoping to make and will she reach her target? We also get to grips with owner father and son duo Taran and Paul. Is there room for this kind of entertainment when there is so much available virtually? As burlesque strip lessons are booming, we join one class in Hull where some students are performers honing their craft- but others are taking part to get themselves body confident and to spice up their sex lives.

Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

Final Episodes Saturday, 28 December at 8.30pm

Season Nine, Episode Five: Growing Up
As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars. With the kids struggling to grow up and another new director at the helm, will the magic be lost?

Season Nine, Episode Six: Pushing The Boundaries
As the franchise comes down to its final test, making two movies for the price of one, an accident changes one crew member’s life forever.

TV.Cynic · December 19, 2024, 6:38am

Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics

Sunday, 29 December at 8.30pm

This ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into microplastics. These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment.

Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it?

Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home, on her food, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman (Discordia, Bombay Calling, Nollywood Babylon, Kivalina v. Exxon) in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic."

1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever

Wednesday, 1 January at 8.30pm

An inside look back at the greatest geek year in cinema ever: 1982.The series sees stars, directors, writers, producers and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such legendary films as E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, John Carpenter’s The Thing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Creepshow, The Dark Crystal, Tron and Conan the Barbarian.

Among the iconic show business legends interviewed include Ron Howard, Paul Schrader, John Sayles, Amy Heckerling, Henry Winkler, Sean Young, William Shatner, Joanna Cassidy, to name a few…
Season One, Episode One: The Summer of Spielberg

How an alien botanist from outer space conquered Hollywood; a look back at “Poltergeist”; Atari vs. Intellivision.

Season One, Episode One: The Summer of Spielberg

How an alien botanist from outer space conquered Hollywood; a look back at “Poltergeist”; Atari vs. Intellivision.

Secrets of Penthouse

Friday, 3 January at 9.25pm

Discover the unbelievable rise and fall of Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse magazine who took on Playboy and pushed the boundaries of adult entertainment. With access to Guccione family members and to those who knew him best, learn the truth about Guccione and the impact of his legacy.

Season One, Episode One: The Visionary

The extraordinary rise of Bob Guccione, who became one of the richest men in America by founding Penthouse Magazine but tore apart his family in the process.

JohnsonTV · December 19, 2024, 8:33am

Secrets of Penthouse premiered on Foxtel Docos channel and Binge in January this year.

TV.Cynic · December 26, 2024, 3:53am

Food, Inc. 2

Sunday, 5 January at 8.30pm

In Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to the 2008 Oscar®-nominated and Emmy®-award winning documentary, Food, Inc., filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) and Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) to take a fresh look at the U.S.’s efficient yet vulnerable food system.

Since the first film, multinational corporations have tightened their stronghold on the U.S. government. The system at large has robbed workers of a fair living wage, and profit focused corporations are proliferating a chemically formulated international health crisis by focusing on growing the market for ultra-processed foods.
The film centres around innovative farmers, future-thinking food producers, workers’ rights activists, and prominent legislators such as U.S Senators Cory Booker and Jon Tester, who are facing these companies head-on to inspire change and build a healthier, more sustainable future.

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams on Tour

Monday, 6 January at 5.55pm

Sporting legend Freddie Flintoff returns with Field of Dreams on Tour. This series tells the remarkable story of the most unlikely cricket tour that almost didn’t happen.

Episode One:
Sporting hero Freddie Flintoff returns to Preston with plans to take his team of unlikely lads on a cricket tour to India. But weeks before departure, a life-changing accident threatens to put a halt to their dreams. One year later, Freddie emerges back to the safety net of his team to announce the trip is back on but once in India the team must learn to live with each other and fend for themselves as they prepare to compete in one of the most revered cricketing nations in the world.

Everyone Else Burns - Season 2

Monday, 6 January at 10.40pm

Acclaimed British sitcom Everyone Else Burns returns! Series 2 sees the Lewis’ commitment to The Order challenged more than ever before.

Relationships are at the forefront as Rachel’s (Amy James-Kelly) drive for independence is threatened by arranged marriage and cracks widen between David (Simon Bird) and Fiona (Kate O’Flynn) after he meets an imposing new member, MAUDE.

Meanwhile, Aaron will launch a revolutionary bid to drag The Order into the present day (with, and in spite of, his Dad’s help).

Season Two, Episode One: A Big Sexless Cardigan
After 300 hours of gruelling penance, Rachel returns to the church- where arranged marriage is coming back and she’s expected to engage in Order-approved speed dating.

Season Two, Episode Two: A Boot Loaded With Mass
After choosing Jeb, Rachel finds herself on a chaperoned double date- alongside Joshua and ‘Heather’, the deeply strange whispering courtship partner Josh’s dad Samson has paired him with.

TV.Cynic · January 2, 2025, 1:21am

Leguizamo Does America

Tuesday, 14 January at 9.20pm

John Leguizamo (Romeo + Juliet) takes a road trip across the country to bring viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities – all with his characteristic edge, energy and wit. From San Juan to East LA with some surprising stops in between, Leguizamo will celebrate the history, culture, food and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America.

Season One, Episode One: New York City
Though often overlooked, Latinos have been making contributions to the culture of NYC all along. Whether through food, dance, music or fashion, Latinos have helped make this city what it is: A cultural hub that the world looks to for inspiration.

Season One, Episode Two: Miami
John tours Miami’s historic sector, Little Havana, with community leader Marvin Tapia, and discusses the influence of the Cuban community in Miami. John later meets with actor, playwright and activist Carmen Pelaez to discuss the stronghold the right wing has had on the Latino community and the future of Miami politics. John then visits the arts district of Miami which has earned that title largely due to the Latinx artists who have painted its impressive walls. John also visits Peruvian chef Juan Chipoco at his flagship restaurant, Ceviche 105. Lastly, John meets up with comedian George Harris, who has built community and gives immigrants a safe place to laugh and rejoice in stories that reflect their experiences.

Icons Unearthed - Season 8: Spiderman

Saturday, 18 January at 8.30pm

Icons Unearthed details the histories of media franchises that have resonated with audiences around the world. Interviews with cast, crew, and experts will reveal never-before-heard stories about the most iconic film and television series of all time.

Season eight explores Spiderman’s epic journey to the screen. From overcoming bankruptcy to lawsuits, reboots and unrealised potential – take a deep dive into the tug of war between Marvel and Sony and how two studios found a way to share the iconic Spiderman character and the profits.

Episode One: Swinging Into Action
Making his journey from comics, to cartoons, to TV, all the way to the hands of Sam Raimi, bringing Spiderman to life posed a major challenge.

Episode Two: Saving The Day
The push for action leaves the team scrambling to come up with new ways of doing things. But just when the team is ready to kick off, a tragedy derails their plans.

Hudson & Rex - Season 6

Saturday, 18 January at 10.20pm

Charlie Hudson, a detective of St John’s Police Department, teams up with Rex, a trained German Shepard who has excellent hearing, and solves crimes in his jurisdiction.

Season Six, Episode One: Ghost Ship
When a local whale watching boat mysteriously returns to harbor without its passengers, Charlie and Rex must race against time to find the missing tourists.

Season Six, Episode Two: The Good, The Bad and The Rex
As a pair of armed robbers rip through St John’s, Charlie and Rex work fast to stop them as they try to uncover the truth behind the spree.

TV.Cynic · January 9, 2025, 5:17am

Leguizamo Does America

Tuesday, 21 January at 9.20pm

John Leguizamo (Romeo + Juliet) takes a road trip across the country to bring viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities – all with his characteristic edge, energy and wit. From San Juan to East LA with some surprising stops in between, Leguizamo will celebrate the history, culture, food and other contributions of Latinx people shaping America.

Season One, Episode Three: Washington, D.C.
John first meets up with actor Diane Guerrero (Orange is the New Black) to chat about her experiences as an immigrant, author and activist over some of the best Latin food in town. He then meets up with Congressman Ritchie Torres from the Bronx to discuss the lack of Latinx representation in government and what can be done about it.

Season One, Episode Four: Chicago
John meets up with Michael Pena to learn about what it was like to grow up in the Midwest, while still attempting to retain his Mexican culture. John sees first-hand just how much family and friends who become family, help keep traditions alive and create safe spaces for those making a new home in a strange land.

The Food That Built the World - Season 5

Saturday, 25 January at 5.55pm

The fascinating stories of the titans that helped build the American food industry.

Season Five, Episode One: All American Marinara
Imagine a world where marinara sauce isn’t part of the American palate. That was true nearly sixty years ago, when food conglomerate Campbells kickstarts what will become an Italian American food revolution, launching Spaghetti-O’s and then Prego and along the way, transforming everything from home cooking to casual dining.

Season Five, Episode Two: Ice Cream Revolution
A cab driver turned ice cream entrepreneur comes up with the idea to mix name brand candy into high quality ice cream to create new novel flavours. After opening an ice cream shop to share his mix-in creations, his concept skyrockets when two lifelong friends catapult the trend, introducing their imaginative ice cream flavours pre-mixed into pints available at grocery stores nationwide. The mix-in phenomenon quickly spreads, reaching major fast-food chains around the globe.

Icons Unearthed: Spiderman

Saturday, 25 January at 8.30pm

Icons Unearthed details the histories of media franchises that have resonated with audiences around the world. Interviews with cast, crew, and experts will reveal never-before-heard stories about the most iconic film and television series of all time.

Season eight explores Spiderman’s epic journey to the screen. From overcoming bankruptcy to lawsuits, reboots and unrealised potential – take a deep dive into the tug of war between Marvel and Sony and how two studios found a way to share the iconic Spiderman character and the profits.

Season Eight, Episode Three:
The Kids Want to See the Puppets The pressure is on to deliver a sequel to Spider-man, without a finished script. The clock is ticking in the battle between CGI and puppets, but will the chaos derail the train?

Season Eight, Episode Four:
A Venom Too Far Despite his success, Sam Raimi loses his creative freedom as Marvel and Sony’s tug of war begins to affect the story. Spider-man 3 conquers the box office but loses the fans.

1323ZM · January 9, 2025, 7:53am

I’ve been watching a bit of this just over the past few nights (specially with the wash-outs) and it’s actually rather entertaining.

It’s something the Poms (and the BBC) do quite well - ‘heartwarming’ television.

TV.Cynic · January 16, 2025, 6:59am

The Great Wall with Ash Dykes

Tuesday, 28 January at 8.30pm

British extreme athlete, Ash Dykes introduces his latest adventure—a monumental journey along the Great Wall of China spanning 21,000km. Having conquered feats like solo crossing of the Gobi Desert and navigating Madagascar’s dense jungle, over two and a half months, he explores China’s National Cultural Park, showcasing the wall’s diverse heritage built over millennia.

Season One, Episode One:
Ash’s Great Wall adventure begins in Henan Province searching for the origins of the Great Wall. Before seeking out the birthplace of Kung Fu at The Shaolin Temple. Ash then meets a wall protector in Chengziyu village who is passionate about preserving China’s past. And finally, he’ll take a dive into the underwater world of the wall at Panjiakou reservoir.

Season One, Episode Two:
Ash Dykes finds himself in the countryside near Beijing City as his adventures unfold in Mutianyu, focusing on wildlife conservation. Following this, he heads to Shixia village to investigate how the local community is actively involved in preserving two sections of the Great Wall. Lastly, he bravely takes on the most perilous climb along the Great Wall, known as The Eagles Neck.

We Like Being Naked

Friday, 31 January at 9.40pm

Get up close and personal with the people who choose naturism as part of their lifestyle, and discover why they prefer to be clothes free, what they do naked, and how this affects their life in a positive way.

Icons Unearthed: Spiderman

Saturday, 1 February at 8.30pm

Season Eight, Episode Five: Caught in the Web Sony reboots the franchise with a new director and actor, but can this new version compete with the rise of the MCU? When hackers attack Sony, plans for the webslinger come undone.

Season Eight, Episode Six: The Marvel Way Spider-man comes home to Marvel, but can Marvel and Sony get along enough to keep him there? The franchise comes full circle, bringing everyone back together in a time of crisis.

TV.Cynic · January 20, 2025, 11:48pm

SBS Viceland is showing the following after the death of David Lynch.

The Directors: David Lynch

Thursday 23 January 8:30pm

David Lynch was born on January 20, 1946 and died on January 15, 2025. He is recognised as one of the most creative and visionary filmmakers of his generation. His works include Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive and the iconic Twin Peaks television series.

TV.Cynic · January 23, 2025, 8:08am

Black Comedy in America

Tuesday, 4 February at 10.30pm

Tiffany Haddish, Chris Spencer, and Ryan Davis journey through the history of Black comedy, examining the impact of Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, The Original Kings of Comedy, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Def Comedy Jam.

Episode One: Eddie Murphy in the 80s Eddie Murphy’s story features his instant emergence as a force on SNL, his raw and boundary-pushing standup, and his rise to A-list movie star status.

Episode Two: The Original Kings of Comedy
Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and the late Bernie Mac joined forces nearly 20 years ago to make comedy magic and launch their careers into the stratosphere.

The Flight Attendant Murders

Thursday, 6 February at 8.30pm

This documentary series explores the murders of four flight attendants in the 1970’s and 1980’s in Texas. Their names are Jeannie, Cheryl, Beverley and Jeeta. All four women worked for the same airline and their murders bear striking similarities. While one man, convicted rapist Jonathan Reed was found guilty of the first murder, three other murders took place while he was in prison.

Over four episodes the series unpicks this story and asks if potentially the wrong bad man has been incarcerated for four decades and another killer left undiscovered?

Episode One: In the first episode we trace the story of Jeannie, the first victim. Jeanie is introduced to us through the testimony of her closest friends and family who re-tell the circumstances of her attack and the police investigation to find the perpetrator.

Episode Two: Episode two tells the story of the next two air hostesses who lost their lives - Cheryl and Beverley. Expert analysts explore whether there was a missed link made between the three murders.

Saucy: Secrets of the British Sex Comedy

Friday, 7 February at 8.30pm

Saucy! reveals how the wave of 1970s British sex comedies, with their blend of X-rated content and slapstick humour transformed the nation’s cinema and attitudes to sex forever.

Pushing at the boundaries of censorship to put boobs on screen and get bums on seats, titles like Adventures Of A Taxi Driver and Come Play With Me arguably saved the British film industry from financial ruin. The films’ unique combination of double entendres and X-rated content helped transform the way Brits viewed sex and drew audiences in the hundreds of thousands.

Film producers, directors and stars of these uniquely British productions recount the glory days and less savoury aspects of the industry - from queues around the block and breaking box office records to the grim realities of the casting couch.

Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise

Saturday, 8 February at 8.30pm

Icons Unearthed details the histories of media franchises and personalities that have resonated with audiences around the world. This season looks at the blockbuster career of megastar Tom Cruise.
From his breakout role in Risky Business with his unforgettable slide and famous grin, to saving the movie business with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise has pushed himself and those around him to make the best movies possible.

Episode One: The Newcomer Tom Cruise steps into the spotlight, taking the lead in Risky Business, but when Paul Brickman is forced to change his ending will that put an end to Tom’s dreams?

Episode Two: The Star
Tom Cruise enters the danger zone as Tony Scott pushes the limits of the Navy and his actors to achieve his sun-kissed vision.

JohnsonTV · January 23, 2025, 8:59am

This is a two-part documentary which premiered on Channel 4 in July last year.

JBar · January 23, 2025, 9:17am

That’s an unfortunate YouTube abbreviation for the title:

Saucy: Secrets of the British Sex Come

TV.Cynic · January 30, 2025, 6:41am

WWE Legends - Season 4

Sunday, 9 February at 10.10pm

WWE Legends is back with a new season of episodes on our favourite WWE Superstars! Join us as we take viewers behind the curtain and tell the stories of the people who made and continue to make an immense impact in the WWE universe and on pop culture.

Season Four, Episode One: Randy Orton Third Generation WWE Superstar Randy Orton battles personal demons and substance abuse issues while working to becoming one of the greatest WWE Superstars of his generation.

Forged In Fire - Season 10

Monday, 10 February at 9.20pm

Top bladesmiths from different walks of life compete to create the best weapons and prove their effectiveness in a series of daunting challenges.

Season Ten, Episode One: On the Road: Texas Showdown We head to Texarkana, Texas to the Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing, the oldest bladesmithing school in the country, where three of their top smiths will be put through the ultimate test.

If You Are The One - Season 15

Friday, 14 February at 7.30pm

It’s the Chinese dating show famed for blistering put-downs and meme-worthy quotes, and that’s just from host Meng Fei. If You Are the One has earnt itself a cult following around the world thanks to its refreshingly candid take on the dating show, where male suitors try to impress a panel of not-easily-impressed female contestants.

Season Fifteen, Episode One: A lone male suitor must impress a panel of 24 single women, who can then register their interest or disinterest in him.

Season Fifteen, Episode Two:
In this episode of the popular Chinese dating show, a suitor who’s endured the heartache of past romantic failures eagerly anticipates meeting a new love.

If You Are The One series fifteen will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand. Season 15 premieres in alignment with Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day.

Pose

Friday, 14 February at 10.35pm

Set in the 1980s in New York City, Pose is a dance musical created by Ryan Murphy that explores the New York LGBTQIA+ black and Latino ball scene. Amassing 20 Emmy nominations, and 4 wins across its 3 season run, the series stars Evan Peters (American Horror Story), Kate Mara (The Martian), Mj Rodriguez (American Horror Story), James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek), Dominique Jackson (American Gods) and Emmy Winner Billy Porter who won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance.

Season One, Episode One: Pilot In 1987 New York, Blanca Rodriguez pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis.

Episode Two: Access Blanca is denied access to a popular bar leading to a purposeful feud. Meanwhile, inexperienced Damon learns the truth about love and sex when he is asked on a date.

Episode Three: Giving And Receiving The House of Evangelista celebrates the holidays and prepares for the Snow Ball in spite of Angel’s lack of holiday spirit. Elektra contemplates undergoing an affirming medical procedure.