SBS is making its programming more accessible for audiences with the full launch of across a range of SBS and SBS VICELAND content on TV.
Audio description – the narration of visual and non-verbal elements of a program during gaps in dialogue – offers people who are blind or vision-impaired an understanding of what is being shown on screen. Flagship documentaries, compelling dramas, world-class movies, and cult classics that SBS is known for will feature in the selection of programming available on the live broadcast of SBS and SBS VICELAND channels.
December 2021 Audio Described Program Schedule
Wednesday 1 December 2021
2.00pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Frances And Annie, Short, M
When a young woman drops by to greet her new neighbours, her preconceptions of who is responsible for a horrendous tragedy hinges on a face and a note.
2.10pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – I Am Emmanuel, Short, PG
Starting a new life in Australia should be full of opportunities for 21-year-old Sudanese refugee, Emmanuel. However, the struggle to leave the past behind after war proves difficult.
2.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Beautiful, Short, PG
Two people living with a disability navigate through family and societal pressures as their relationship blossoms.
2.50pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – We Are One, Short, PG
We Are One is a short film based on a poem that uses interpretative dance to tell the story of a young woman whose innocence was taken away by a war.
2.55pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Be My Brother, Short, G
Armed with nothing but charm and a dictaphone, a young man changes the perspective of two people he meets at a bus stop.
3.05pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Can You See Me, Short, PG
Ellen is a widowed mother and 'has been' news anchor. Her late husband's DMC DeLorean is the last symbol of the vibrant and creative lives they once lived. She is overlooking something very special.
3.15pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Interviewer, Short, G
Thomas Howell gets more than he bargained for at his interview with a prestigious law firm - an insult about his tie, a rendition of Harry Potter, and the chance to change lives.
3.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Little Bang's Eye, Short, PG
This film follows a little Hmong girl called Bang from her mountain village in north Vietnam to Hanoi on her journey with retinoblastoma (childhood eye cancer).
5.40pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Every Day, Movie, PG
16-year-old Rhiannon (Angourie Rice) falls in love with a mysterious spirit named 'A' who inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, they work each day to find one another.
5.40pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Jane Austen Book Club, Movie, M
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships – both old and new –begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.
8.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Could you Survive On The Breadline Series 1 (Ep. 3), An SBS Original Documentary series, M
9.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Before We Die Series 1 (Ep. 5), Drama series, MA
Thursday 2 December 2021
10.35am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Every Day, Movie, PG
16-year-old Rhiannon (Angourie Rice) falls in love with a mysterious spirit named 'A' who inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, they work each day to find one another.
1.30pm
NITV – Elsta Foy, Documentary, PG
The story of a true maverick and renaissance woman Elsta Foy, a Walman Yawuru Elder of Broome and a pioneer of Indigenous health services, who became the first Indigenous health worker trained in WA.
2.00pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – One Giant Leap, Short, PG
When a space crews lunar mission goes horribly wrong, the team comes up with a creative solution to get back home to earth, and its going to take one giant leap.
2.00pm
NITV – Buwarrala Aryah, Documentary, PG
2.05pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Inclusion Makes The World More Vibrant, Short, G
A little boy helps his blind mother experience an art gallery in a surprising and unusual way.
2.10pm
VICELAND – Hustle Series 1 (Ep. 6), Documentary series, M
John Henry gets in the moonshine business working with the founders of Port Morris Distillery to take their small batch Pitorro to the next level.
2.10pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Kill Off, Short, PG
2.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Breaking The Biz, Short, PG
3.05pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Gambling With Minds, Short, PG
3.15pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Gratus, Short, PG
3.20pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – I Am Black And Beautiful, Short, PG
5.40pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Blinded By The Light, Movie, PG
8.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Red Election Series 1 (Ep. 7), Drama series, MA
9.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Murder Case Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, MA
Friday 3 December 2021
5.40am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Every Day, Movie, PG
16-year-old Rhiannon (Angourie Rice) falls in love with a mysterious spirit named 'A' who inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, they work each day to find one another.
1.45pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Blinded By The Light, Movie, PG
9.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – No Distinguishing Features, Documentary, PG
No Distinguishing Features showcases the stories of six people with disabilities from across Australia and New Zealand.
9.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Iron Lady, Movie, M
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life.
9.50pm
VICELAND – Maddy The Model, Documentary, M
11.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 1), SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
At West Park High, teachers Ray and Eliza discuss their school's hard-line policies around sex and technology, and a burgeoning new romance soon begins between the two, unknowing of what's to come.
Saturday 4 December 2021
12.25am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 2), SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
Ray and Eliza agree to keep the presence of the website hidden from their principal, in the hope that Nassim will be able to get Dip's photo down before she finds out.
1.25am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 3), SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
As the police begin to investigate Andy, his mother Simone starts to consider that her husband and son have been lying to her. Eliza is disappointed at her school's lacklustre response to the issue.
1.55am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Love And Other Drugs, Short, MA
Anne Hathaway portrays Maggie, an alluring free spirit who won't let anything, including a formidable personal challenge, tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie Randall.
2.25am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 4), SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
Nassim and Dip's confession to the police leads them to court. While tensions bubble over, the judge throws the case out - which is a relief, but also doesn't bring any justice for Andy.
6.50am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Blinded By The Light, Movie, PG
3.30pm
VICELAND – Munchies Guide To Basque Country, Documentary, PG
Host Irene Peralta discovers Basque cuisine in all its strange and delicious forms – from fresh goose barnacles to crystallised fish scales.
3.40pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Life Is a Battlefield, Documentary, PG
8.30pm
VICELAND – Creamerie Series 1 (Ep. 3), Comedy series, MA
Pip faces another internal battle. Bobby is the symbol of everything she should hate about the old world, and yet she is drawn to him.
8.30pm
NITV – Ray, Movie, M
Ray is the triumphant and remarkable story of one of America's true musical geniuses, Ray Charles, featuring an Academy Award-winning performance from Jamie Foxx as the blind prodigy.
8.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Ides Of March, Movie, M
In this enthralling political thriller, George Clooney plays presidential candidate Govenor Mike Morris, whose ground-breaking ideas could change the political landscape. Also stars Ryan Gosling.
9.00pm
VICELAND – Creamerie Series 1 (Ep. 4), Comedy series, MA
Alex, Pip, Jamie and Bobby sit in the Creamerie truck outside an abandoned sports stadium, at the exact GPS coordinates dictated to them by the voice on the phone. They've been here all night.
Sunday 5 December 2021
12:25am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Chasing The Moon Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
This episode begins in 1957 and tracks the early years of the space race as the United States struggles to catch up with the Soviet Union.
12.35am
VICELAND – 9/11: Escape From The Towers, Documentary, M
9/11: Escape From the Towers is a gripping first-hand account of the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre told exclusively from the unique perspective of survivors.
6.30pm
NITV – Dust And Bones, Documentary, PG
Examines legal issues, political controversies surrounding the preservation and rededication of First Nations artifacts, burial sites and remains as told by archaeological consultant, Harold Joe.
6.50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Rosie, Movie, PG
The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. Directed by Paddy Breathnach and stars Sarah Greene.
7.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – DNA Family Secrets Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
9.25pm
VICELAND – Incarceration Nation: Australia Uncovered, Documentary, M
10.40pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
A look at how the success of 80 Days opened the door for Michael to tackle an even more ambitious journey for his next series. He would follow the line of 35 degrees latitude from North Pole to South.
Monday 6 December 2021
1.50pm
NITV – Dust And Bones, Documentary, PG
Examines legal issues, political controversies surrounding the preservation and rededication of First Nations artifacts, burial sites and remains as told by archaeological consultant, Harold Joe.
2.15pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Rosie, Movie, PG
The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. Directed by Paddy Breathnach and stars Sarah Greene.
7.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Program, Movie, M
From Academy Award nominated director Stephen Frears, and producers Working Title Films, comes the true story of the most celebrated and controversial men in recent history – Lance Armstrong.
9.00pm
NITV – College Behind Bars Series 1 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, M
The debate team faces Harvard. Most seniors complete thesis projects but Giovannie is sent to SHU and might not finish his. Students at Taconic and Eastern celebrate at graduation.
9.20pm
VICELAND – Iggy & Ace, An SBS Commissioned Drama, MA
10.35pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Could you Survive On The Breadline Series 1 (Ep. 3), An SBS Original Documentary series, M
Tuesday 7 December 2021
12.35am
VICELAND – Is Australia Racist, An SBS Commissioned Documentary, MA
5.00am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Rosie, Movie, PG
The story of a mother trying to protect her family after their landlord sells their rented home and they become homeless. Directed by Paddy Breathnach and stars Sarah Greene.
1.20pm
NITV – College Behind Bars Series 1 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, M
The debate team faces Harvard. Most seniors complete thesis projects but Giovannie is sent to SHU and might not finish his. Students at Taconic and Eastern celebrate at graduation.
2.00pm
VICELAND – Date My Race, An SBS Commissioned Documentary, MA
African-Australian journalist Santilla Chingaipe explores the role race plays in finding love, and reveals Australia's surprising patterns when it comes to online dating and racial preferences.
6.20pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – This Beautiful Fantastic, Movie, PG
A reclusive young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with her neighbour, a cantankerous old widower. (Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Wilkinson)
8.00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Grandma, Movie, M
Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help.
8.30pm
VICELAND – Fear Of Dancing, Documentary, M
9.30pm
VICELAND – Stacey Dooley: Young And Homeless, Documentary, M
11.00pm
NITV – Superstition Series 1 (Ep. 11), Documentary series, MA
The Hastings family are trapped in a time loop, designed to result in their deaths, unless they can find the root of the loop and break the spell.
11.50pm
NITV – Superstition Series 1 (Ep. 12), Documentary series, MA
The Dredge possesses Calvin to break free of the Ring of Solomon and re-inhabit his original body.
Wednesday 8 December 2021
8.35am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – This Beautiful Fantastic, Movie, PG
A reclusive young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with her neighbour, a cantankerous old widower. (Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Wilkinson)
10.00am
NITV – Buwarrala Aryah, Documentary, PG
Buwarrala-Journey is a traditional walk for the Karrwa, Yanyuwa, Mara and Kurdanji peoples of the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia.
11.00am
NITV – Gifts Of The Maarga, Documentary, PG
In the Pilbara, Ngaarda families have lived on their ngurra for over 50,000 years, practising culture and law. Elders are concerned that the younger generation is losing their connection to country.
12.00pm
VICELAND – Hustle Series 1 (Ep. 7), Documentary series, M
John Henry tries to help the founders of 3D Brooklyn rethink their business model if they want to be more successful.
7.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Chef, Movie, M
Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman).
8.30pm
VICELAND – Donnie Darko, Movie, M
During the presidential election of 1988, a teenage boy named Donnie Darko sleepwalks out of his house one night, and sees a giant, demonic-looking rabbit named Frank.
9.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Before We Die Series 1 (Ep. 6), Drama series, M
9.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Skin, Movie, M
Drama based on the true story of Sandra Laing, a black woman who – due to a rare genetic irregularity – was born to white Afrikaner parents in 1950s South Africa and ostracised from white society.
11.50pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 1), Drama series, M
When Passenger Flight 716 disappears over the Atlantic, investigator Kendra Malley is called in to lead the team searching for the missing aircraft.
Thursday 9 December 2021
12.35am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 2), Drama series, M
The search for the Flight 716 wreckage continues as the TSIB team learns more about Captain Donovan's secret life
1.25am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 3), Drama series, M
Madelyn's memories of the crash provide the team with a fresh lead, and a new witness comes forward with disturbing information about Captain Donovan. Meanwhile, Kendra struggles to deal with AJ.
2.15am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 4), Drama series, M
Kendra tries to make sense of conflicting evidence and is stunned by the betrayal of someone close to her. AJ takes drastic action that puts his and Kendra's lives in danger.
3.05am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 5), Drama series, M
An unlikely source shows Kendra proof of a conspiracy to cover up the truth about Flight 716. The team scrambles to recover the black boxes before ocean currents push the wreckage out of reach.
3.55am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 6), Drama series, M
Kendra comes up with a plan to confront the Flight 716 conspirators and expose the cover-up.
1.50pm
NITV – My Survival As An Aboriginal, Documentary, PG
Essie Coffey, a black activist and musician, shows the conflicts of living as an Aboriginal under white domination.
3.50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – This Beautiful Fantastic, Movie, PG
A reclusive young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with her neighbour, a cantankerous old widower. (Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Wilkinson)
7.55pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Joshy, Movie, M
8.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Precious, Movie, MA
In New York City's Harlem in 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate 16-year-old is invited to enrol in an alternative school in the hope that her life can head in a new direction. (Gabourey Sidibe)
9.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Murder Case Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, MA
9.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – My Brilliant Career, Movie, G
Sybylla Melbyn (Judy Davis) is the eldest daughter of an impoverished New South Wales farming family. Bold and determined, Sybylla dreams of succeeding as an acclaimed writer. Also stars Sam Neill.
Friday 10 December 2021
1.05am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 1), Drama series, MA
Damien Dunne is dreaming about his upcoming MMA fight. He's awoken by his younger sister, Laura pointing a gun at him. Damien grabs the gun and returns it to his older brother Wesley.
1.55am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 2), Drama series, MA
Two weeks since the botched drug deal and Wesley is missing. Damiens training hard at the gym with mentor Paddy. Meanwhile, the psychotic Goose Keegan, is released from jail.
2.50am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 3), Drama series, MA
Damien's chased down the street by Jason and Paulie on a bike carrying a machete, who're furious of his relationship with Nicola. Despite this, Damien and Nicola are going strong.
5.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Month Of Sundays, Movie, PG
Real estate agent Frank Mollard won't admit it, but he can't move on. Divorced but still attached, he can't sell a house in a property boom - much less connect with his son. (Anthony LaPaglia)
9.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Movie, PG
New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi follows Ricky, a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild bush.
10.50pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Cornwall Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, MA
Simon journeys through some of the most beautiful coastal locations Britain has to offer and meets the incredible Cornish characters who make the county unique.
Saturday 11 December 2021
12.00am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Hungry Ghosts Series 1 (Ep. 1), Drama series, M
When a mine-clearing operation in present day Vietnam disturbs a hidden tomb, a malevolent spirit is released, bringing the dead back with him.
1.00am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Hungry Ghosts Series 1 (Ep. 2), Drama series, M
As Phuong is laid to rest, May uncovers the truth about her past and learns that the responsibility for stopping the hungry ghost has now fallen to her.
1.00am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Hungry Ghosts Series 1 (Ep. 3), Drama series, M
The ghosts get stronger as our families struggle with memories of the past.
2.55am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Hungry Ghosts Series 1 (Ep. 4), Drama series, M
May summons all her power to save her family and prevent the dead from remaining on earth.
5.00am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Month Of Sundays, Movie, PG
Real estate agent Frank Mollard won't admit it, but he can't move on. Divorced but still attached, he can't sell a house in a property boom - much less connect with his son. (Anthony LaPaglia)
7.00am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Movie, PG
New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi follows Ricky, a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild bush.
7.20am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – My Brilliant Career, Movie, G
Sybylla Melbyn (Judy Davis) is the eldest daughter of an impoverished New South Wales farming family. Bold and determined, Sybylla dreams of succeeding as an acclaimed writer. Also stars Sam Neill.
4.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – My Brilliant Career, Movie, G
Sybylla Melbyn (Judy Davis) is the eldest daughter of an impoverished New South Wales farming family. Bold and determined, Sybylla dreams of succeeding as an acclaimed writer. Also stars Sam Neill.
6.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Viceroy's House, Movie, PG
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers. (Hugh Bonneville)
8.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Jackie, Movie, MA
8.30pm
VICELAND – Creamerie Series 1 (Ep. 5), Comedy series, MA
In the tray of the Bounty Hunter's ute, Jamie panics as she realises she acted rashly and is now powerless in a high-speed vehicle.
9.00pm
VICELAND – Creamerie Series 1 (Ep. 6), Comedy series, MA
Pip races to rescue her friends. Through a mixture of clumsiness and brilliance, Pip storms the surgical room.
9.25pm
VICELAND – Miles Ahead, Documentary, M
Miles Ahead, inspired by events in his life, is a wildly entertaining, impressionistic, no-holds barred portrait of one of 20th century music's creative geniuses – Miles Davis.
Sunday 12 December 2021
12.10am
VICELAND – Under The Silver Lake, Movie, MA
When his pretty neighbour disappears without a trace, an aimless young man attempts to find her and uncovers a string of strange crimes, unsolved murders, and bizarre coincidences.
5.40am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Viceroy's House, Movie, PG
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers. (Hugh Bonneville)
10.10am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Month Of Sundays, Movie, PG
Real estate agent Frank Mollard won't admit it, but he can't move on. Divorced but still attached, he can't sell a house in a property boom - much less connect with his son. (Anthony LaPaglia)
3.00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Movie, PG
New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi follows Ricky, a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild bush.
5.40pm
VICELAND – Secret Of Our Cities Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Greig Pickhaver (HG Nelson) is on a mission to discover the secrets of some of Australia's most iconic cities, travelling to Fremantle, Fitzroy and Bondi to uncover hidden history and unsung residents
6.20pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Crooked House, Movie, PG
When a wealthy tycoon is poisoned in his own bed, Detective Charles Hayward is invited to solve the gruesome crime. He is shocked to discover that one of the key suspects is his ex-girlfriend.
10.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, G
Michael took on his longest and most gruelling journey yet – a 50,000-mile route around the Pacific Rim taking in Russia, China, Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand and North and South America.
Monday 13 December 2021
10.50am
NITV – When The River Runs Dry, Documentary, PG
In January 2019 videos of grown men near Menindee weeping as they held decades old Murray Cod that perished in the green oxygen starved soup that is all that remained of the Darling River went viral.
2.25pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Viceroy's House, Movie, PG
In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers. (Hugh Bonneville)
5.40pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Monster Calls, Movie, PG
Overwhelmed by his mother's illness and bullies at school, a young boy begins to understand human complexity through the fantastic tales of a consoling tree monster. (Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones)
7.45pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Loving Vincent, Movie, M
Loving Vincent, the world's first fully painted feature film, brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his remarkable story.
10.00pm
NITV – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 1) An SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
At West Park High, teachers Ray and Eliza discuss their school's hard-line policies around sex and technology, and a burgeoning new romance soon begins between the two, unknowing of what's to come.
10.10pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 1), Comedy series, M
Eager to make his mark on his first day of high school, Chad spins a lie about his summer that quickly spirals out of control
10.40pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 2), Comedy series, M
Chad receives a special gift from his estranged father, but when he uses it to gain social capital at school his plans go horribly awry.
11.00pm
NITV – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 2) An SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
Ray and Eliza agree to keep the presence of the website hidden from their principal, in the hope that Nassim will be able to get Dip's photo down before she finds out.
Tuesday 14 December 2021
7.30am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Monster Calls, Movie, PG
Overwhelmed by his mother's illness and bullies at school, a young boy begins to understand human complexity through the fantastic tales of a consoling tree monster. (Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones)
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 1), Entertainment series, G
5.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Loving, Movie, PG
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a mixed-race couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in Virginia in 1958 began a legal battle that would eventually end up in the US Supreme Court.
7.50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Face Of Love, Movie, M
A lonely widow begins a romance with a college art teacher who looks just like her late husband but does not tell him of the resemblance. (Annette Bening, Ed Harris, Robin Williams)
8.30pm
NITV – I Sniper Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, MA
Lee Malvo, a Jamaican teenager, meets disaffected US Army veteran John Muhammad. They travel across the US, carrying out a string of shootings and robberies, their final destination: Washington, D.C.
9.30pm
NITV – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 3) An SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
As the police begin to investigate Andy, his mother Simone starts to consider that her husband and son have been lying to her. Eliza is disappointed at her school's lacklustre response to the issue.
10.10pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Great British Railway Journeys Series 11 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, G
Michael explores an unmistakably modern era of glamorous locomotives, cinema, and dance halls – but also a time of high unemployment and widespread poverty.
10.30pm
VICELAND – Cults And Extreme Beliefs Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, M
Host Elizabeth Vargas sits down with former Jehovah's Witness and child sex abuse survivor Romy Maple, as well as a key whistle-blower, Barbara Anderson, to dig deeper into the organisation.
10.30pm
NITV – The Hunting Series 1 (Ep. 4) An SBS Commissioned Drama series, M
Nassim and Dip's confession to the police leads them to court. While tensions bubble over, the judge throws the case out – which is a relief, but also doesn't bring any justice for Andy.
12.10am
NITV – Gifts Of The Maarga, Documentary, PG
In the Pilbara, Ngaarda families have lived on their ngurra for over 50,000 years, practising culture and law. Elders are concerned that the younger generation is losing their connection to country.
Wednesday 15 December 2021
5.30am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Loving, Movie, PG
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a mixed-race couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in Virginia in 1958 began a legal battle that would eventually end up in the US Supreme Court.
1.55pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – A Monster Calls, Movie, PG
Overwhelmed by his mother's illness and bullies at school, a young boy begins to understand human complexity through the fantastic tales of a consoling tree monster. (Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones)
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 2), Entertainment series, G
It's day two of the competition to find Australia's brightest child, and the remaining seventeen competitors will be flexing their maths muscles and take part in a challenging memory round.
5.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Chalet Girl, Movie, PG
Pretty tomboy Kim (Felicity Jones) used to be a champion skateboarder, but now she flips burgers for a living. Opportunity comes knocking when she flukes a winter-long job at a plush ski resort.
7.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Mississippi Grind, Movie, M
Convinced that his new-found friend is a good-luck charm, a gambling addict takes the man on a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. (Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn)
7.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Drew Hayden Taylor learns the Indigenous story of the horse by meeting a daredevil family of 'Indian Relay' racers, encounters a Navajo Horse Whisperer, and explores unique wild horse sanctuary.
8.30pm
VICELAND – The Wave (2020), Movie, MA
A man on the verge of a promotion takes a mysterious hallucinogenic drug that begins to tear down his reality and expose his life for what it really is.
9.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 2 (Ep. 1), Drama series, M
When an experimental fully automated high-speed train derails in rural Michigan, FTSA investigator Kendra Malley is called to the US to lead her team in finding the cause of the devastating crash.
Thursday 16 December 2021
12.55am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 4), Drama series, MA
The Hill Crew gather at the church for the funeral. Bernie shows her respects while the Keegan's watch over her.
1.50am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 5), Drama series, MA
The big weigh in before Damien's first professional fight. He comes in a little heavy before stripping to his underwear and just making weight. Paddy growns concerned.
2.45am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Darklands Series 1 (Ep. 6), Drama series, MA
Damien, Jim and Delores are at a morgue, identifying the body. They gasp as the coroner lifts the veil to reveal a familiar face.
11.20am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Chalet Girl, Movie, PG
Pretty tomboy Kim (Felicity Jones) used to be a champion skateboarder, but now she flips burgers for a living. Opportunity comes knocking when she flukes a winter-long job at a plush ski resort.
12.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Drew Hayden Taylor learns the Indigenous story of the horse by meeting a daredevil family of 'Indian Relay' racers, encounters a Navajo Horse Whisperer, and explores unique wild horse sanctuary.
1.15pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Loving, Movie, PG
The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a mixed-race couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in Virginia in 1958 began a legal battle that would eventually end up in the US Supreme Court.
1.40pm
VICELAND – Hustle Series 1 (Ep. 8), Documentary series, M
John Henry helps struggling Harlem Cycle by working with founder Tammeca to bring the awareness of her business to the larger Harlem community.
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 3), Entertainment series, G
It's midway through the competition, and the remaining 14 children face a complex spelling round and a do or die card recall challenge.
8.30pm
NITV – Trickster Series 1 (Ep. 1), Drama series, M
When a drug dealer threatens his mum over a debt, Jared struggles to come up with the money to save her, while frightening hallucinations hint at much bigger troubles lurking right around the corner.
9.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Murder Case Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, MA
46-year-old Stephen Wallace is found dead in his Paisley home from a number of injuries. The detectives forensically comb the crime scene for clues which will lead them to his killer.
Friday 17 December 2021
5.45am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Chalet Girl, Movie, PG
Pretty tomboy Kim (Felicity Jones) used to be a champion skateboarder, but now she flips burgers for a living. Opportunity comes knocking when she flukes a winter-long job at a plush ski resort.
9.45am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Illusionist, Movie, PG
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 4), Entertainment series, G
The Child Genius finals begin with the remaining 11 competitors facing their toughest challenge yet. There are no second chances as one child faces instant elimination before the Top 10 battle it out.
7.45pm
NITV – Toys And Pets, Movie, PG
Nathan is one of a line of little toy porcelain figures that change colours in contact with water. However, for some reason, his colour does not change, even though he was made by the Toy Master.
10.15pm
VICELAND – The Science Behind Sex, Documentary, PG
Professor Alice Roberts looks through 45 years of sex research to see how science came to understand sex, strived to solve our problems with it, and even help us to do it better.
10.40pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Tom tells Shayla to head to the Okanagan to begin her search of lake monsters and flesh out the 'Ogopogo' legend.
10.50pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Cornwall With Simon Reeve Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
Simon meets a woman who lives in a shed and who blames the thousands of outsiders who own second homes and have forced housing prices to almost London levels in one of the poorest parts of Britain.
11.10pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
Shayla finds someone to take her out to Rattlesnake Island and Squally Point, which is the alleged home of Ogopogo.
Saturday 18 December 2021
10.15am
NITV – Toys And Pets, Movie, M
Nathan is one of a line of little toy porcelain figures that change colours in contact with water. However, for some reason, his colour does not change, even though he was made by the Toy Master.
5.00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Illusionist, Movie, PG
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
11.00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Ali's Wedding, Movie, M
After telling a white lie which spirals out of control, Ali, the son of a Muslim cleric, must follow through with an arranged marriage, even though he's in love with an Australian-born Lebanese girl.
Monday 20 December 2021
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 5), Entertainment series, G
It's the Semi-Final of the Child Genius Competition, and today sees a fierce general knowledge battle and an advanced spelling challenge where a single mistake will end their round.
8.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Death Of Bruce Lee, Movie, M
On 20th July 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong. Bruce's brother, Robert Lee, was never satisfied with the official cause of death.
9.20pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – What We Do In The Shadows , Movie, M
Viago, Deacon and Vladislav are vampires who are finding that modern life has them struggling with the mundane, like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, and getting into nightclubs.
10.10pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 3), Comedy series, M
When his mother breaks up with her boyfriend and Chad's left without a father figure, Chad does everything in his power to win him back.
10.35pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 4), Comedy series, M
In search of his identity, Chad joins Asian Appreciation Club and stumbles onto the world and wonder of K-Pop.
Tuesday 21 December 2021
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 1 (Ep. 6), Entertainment series, G
It's the first ever Child Genius Australia Grand Final, and the five remaining competitors have just two demanding rounds standing between them and the title.
8.30pm
NITV – I Sniper Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, MA
The snipers arrive in the nation's capital. They begin their reign of terror in suburban Montgomery County on the edge of D.C., firing out of the trunk of their Chevy Caprice.
9.20pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, Movie, M
Monty Python's hilarious final film returns to the group's original sketch comedy roots with side-splitting, irreverent vignettes on the stages & trials of life. Stars Oscar-nominee John Cleese.
10.35pm
VICELAND – Cults And Extreme Beliefs Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, M
Elizabeth Vargas sits down with Sarah Edmondson, a former member of the self-improvement group, NXIVM. Sarah made a very public break from the group in October 2017.
Wednesday 22 December 2021
12.20am
NITV – Gifts Of The Maarga, Documentary, PG
In the Pilbara, Ngaarda families have lived on their ngurra for over 50,000 years, practising culture and law. Elders are concerned that the younger generation is losing their connection to country.
1.10pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, Movie, PG
A travelling theatre company has more to it than meets the eye. It is an imaginary world commanded by the mind of Doctor Parnassus and the audience is in for more than just a show. Stars Heath Ledger.
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 2 (Ep. 1), Entertainment series, G
Sixteen gifted children, led by Quiz Master Dr. Susan Carland, will display their brilliant minds and amazing memories in the first of the heats.
8.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
After exploring Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park's 800-year-old Pueblo cave dwellings, Drew reveals how cutting-edge indigenous architects are drawing lessons, designs, from their tribal past.
9.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 1 (Ep. 2), Drama series, M
Kendra learns the news of the mysterious passenger on the run after escaping from US Marshal custody during the crash. The FBI initiates a manhunt in Rockwater, panicking the local population.
9.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Movie, M
This Coen Bros' film follows the misadventures of escaped con Ulysses Everett McGill, and his none-too-bright sidekicks Pete and Delmar. Stars George Clooney and John Goodman.
Thursday 23 December 2021
12:00am
NITV – Dust And Bones, Documentary, PG
Examines legal issues, political controversies surrounding the preservation and rededication of First Nations artifacts, burial sites and remains as told by archaeological consultant, Harold Joe.
1.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
After exploring Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park's 800-year-old Pueblo cave dwellings, Drew reveals how cutting-edge indigenous architects are drawing lessons, designs, from their tribal past.
2.45pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 2 (Ep. 2), Entertainment series, PG
It's the second day of heats to see who will progress to the semi-final. The remaining twelve competitors will be flexing their maths muscles and take part in a challenging memory round.
8.30pm
NITV – Trickster Series 1 (Ep. 2), Drama series, M
While trying to ignore increasingly weird happenings and with Richie invading his home, Jared experiences an even bigger upset when he meets Wade, who claims to be his real father.
9.15pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Seven Psychopaths, Movie, MA
Marty, a struggling screenwriter, inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved pet dog. (Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson)
9.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Bowled Over: Untold Australia, Documentary, M
Nine years ago, an eclectic troupe of drag queens rescued North Ipswich Bowls Club from financial ruin, thanks largely to the spectacular success of the monthly drag show – Taboo.
Friday 24 December 2021
3.30am
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Destination Flavour Christmas, Documentary, G
Destination Flavour Christmas brings together the extraordinary talents of the SBS Food chefs to create a rich celebration feast that truly reflects Australia's cultural – and culinary – diversity.
7.15am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus, Movie, PG
A travelling theatre company has more to it than meets the eye. It is an imaginary world commanded by the mind of Doctor Parnassus and the audience is in for more than just a show. Stars Heath Ledger.
2.00pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Dr Russell's Imaginarium, Documentary, PG
Are you searching for treasure? Look no further, you’ll find it at Dr Russell's Imaginarium – a quirky antiques store, located in Guildford, Western Australia, collected by Phill Russell.
7.45pm
NITV – The Great Northern Candy Drop, Documentary, PG
Are you searching for treasure? Look no further, you’ll find it at Dr Russell's Imaginarium – a quirky antiques store, located in Guildford, Western Australia, collected by Phill Russell.
9.10pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender, Documentary, M
Freddie Mercury was one of the most charismatic, complex, and fascinating characters in British rock music. The story of Queen is much told, but this new documentary focuses on Freddie's solo work.
9.20pm
VICELAND – Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions Series 1 (Ep. 1), Entertainment series, M
Taskmaster Greg Davies judges fiercely, fallaciously and occasionally fairly as the winning rivals take on some of the most devious tasks to date.
10.10pm
VICELAND – The Year That Changed Love, Documentary, M
The love lives of people from across the UK are transformed by the surprising heart-warming revelations of the ‘new normal’, in a film that reveals the pandemic’s unexpected bonus for romantics.
10:50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Bride And Prejudice, Movie, PG
Mrs Bakshi is looking for suitable husbands for her four daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy visit, the Bakshis have high hopes. Stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson.
11.00pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
Tom tells Shayla to head to Harrison Hot Springs to begin her search for the elusive Big Foot.
11.30pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, PG
Shayla continues her search for Sasquatch and takes a tour through Sasquatch Provincial Park with Bill Miller.
Saturday 25 December 2021
5.00am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Bride And Prejudice, Movie, PG
Mrs Bakshi is looking for suitable husbands for her four daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy visit, the Bakshis have high hopes. Stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson.
10.15am
NITV – The Great Northern Candy Drop, Documentary, PG
Are you searching for treasure? Look no further, you’ll find it at Dr Russell's Imaginarium – a quirky antiques store, located in Guildford, Western Australia, collected by Phill Russell.
12.00pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
The adventure begins anew, as ten people are abandoned in the remote wilderness of Patagonia to survive for as long as they can, completely and utterly alone, and faced with the onset of winter.
12.50pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
Ten new participants are abandoned in the remote wilderness of Patagonia, Argentina, where they must find food and water, build shelters before the onset of winter, and fend off predators.
1.35pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
As they venture deeper into the wilderness, the nine remaining survivalists realise the terrain is unlike anything they've ever experienced. Meanwhile, one participant suffers a serious injury.
2.25pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, PG
The remaining participants dig in for the long haul as they begin building their shelters. While some flourish, others fail, and one is threatened by an unwanted visitor in the night.
3.15pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 5), Documentary series, PG
The remaining participants are forced to get creative due to a lack of food, and one survivalist devises an ingenious method for getting protein, while another battles a wily predator.
4.05pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 6), Documentary series, PG
The remaining participants struggle to adapt to life in Patagonia, Argentina, while one survivalist comes face to face with a stealth cat, and another takes on a major build project.
8.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – T2 Trainspotting, Movie, PG
After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Edinburgh to reunite with his old friends, Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. However, things do not go as planned when a small 'business' opportunity crops up.
10.40pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – People Places Things, Movie, M
A thoughtful comedy about a graphic novelist who navigates the unknown landscape of single fatherhood and dating in New York City after a divorce. (Jemaine Clement, Jessica Williams, Regina Hall)
11.30pm
NITV – Carry The Flag, Documentary, PG
This is a rich and powerful story of a man whose design created meaning for a people once invisible to mainland Australia, the people of the Torres Strait.
Sunday 26 December 2021
12.00pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 7), Documentary series, PG
Dangerous challenges wreak havoc on the participants and force most to consider going home. Meanwhile, one is plagued by a potentially life-threatening infection, and another battles hypothermia.
12.50pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 8), Documentary series, PG
With winter almost upon them, the remaining participants come face-to-face with some of Patagonia's most dangerous and wily creatures. One survivalist struggles to catch a flighty prey.
1.40pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 9), Documentary series, PG
Winter arrives in full force, and the remaining survivors must deal with rapidly deteriorating conditions. The lack of protein pushes some to new levels of depletion.
2.30pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 10), Documentary series, PG
The remaining survivalists push themselves to their physical limits as fish becomes scarce. One participant takes things too far, reaching the breaking point and risking organ failure.
3.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 11), Documentary series, PG
Short of food, the remaining participants risk their lives to be victorious. Only one survivalist will be able to endure the wilds of Patagonia to take home the $500,000 prize.
4.10pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 3 (Ep. 12), Documentary series, PG
After the longest test of endurance in Alone's history, third season participants reunite to discuss their experiences and creations and to reveal never-before-seen footage.
4:25pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Bride And Prejudice, Movie, PG
Mrs Bakshi is looking for suitable husbands for her four daughters. When the rich single gentlemen Balraj and Darcy visit, the Bakshis have high hopes. Stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson.
5.30pm
VICELAND – Secret Of Our Cities Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
Now an eclectic, artistic hub, the seaside port of Fremantle has come a long way from its convict outpost days. Greig discovers the waves of migrants who've added a splash of colour to the city.
6:25pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Florence Foster Jenkins, Movie, PG
In 1940s New York, socialite Florence Foster Jenkins dreams of becoming a great opera singer, and even appearing at Carnegie Hall, despite having a terrible singing voice. (Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant)
7.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Zoo Mum, Documentary, PG
Go inside one of Britain's busiest zoos during lockdown and share the surprising ups and downs of the animal lover leading keepers and creatures through difficult times – to reopening and beyond.
8.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – American Woman, Movie, MA
Set in rural Pennsylvania, Deb Callahan's life is changed forever when her teenage daughter mysteriously disappears – and she is left to raise her young grandson. (Sienna Miller, Christina Hendricks)
10.35pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime 1 (Ep. 5), Documentary series, PG
Michael continues his journey in Pakistan. He explores Islam, then moves on to India where he meets the Dalai Lama, and visits the Sikh town of Amritsar.
10.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Sound Of Silence, Movie, M
A successful 'house tuner' in New York City, who calibrates the sound in people's homes in order to adjust their moods, meets a client with a problem he can't solve. (Peter Sarsgaard, Rashida Jones)
11.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Chef, Movie, M
Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman)
Monday 27 December 2021
5:10am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Florence Foster Jenkins, Movie, PG
In 1940s New York, socialite Florence Foster Jenkins dreams of becoming a great opera singer, and even appearing at Carnegie Hall, despite having a terrible singing voice. (Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant)
7:15am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Belle, Movie, PG
Belle, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a British admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in eighteenth century England. Stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and James Norton.
11.00am
NITV – Buwarrala Aryah, Documentary, PG
Buwarrala-Journey is a traditional walk for the Karrwa, Yanyuwa, Mara and Kurdanji peoples of the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia.
11:05am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Railway Man, Movie, M
Eric Lomax, a former British army officer, discovers that the Japanese interpreter who tortured him is still alive. Eric and his new wife set out to confront the man. (Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman)
2.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 2 (Ep. 3), Entertainment series, PG
This episode sees a fierce general knowledge battle, and an extremely challenging memory round, where children have to learn all kinds of facts about creatures of the deep.
5.45pm
VICELAND – Abandoned Places Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
This series seeks out extreme places, where life once existed, but has disappeared, with their special stories confined to history.
6.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 1 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Ten survival experts are dropped off in separate and extremely remote locations on Northern Vancouver Island.
10.10pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 5), Comedy series, M
When Chad discovers his little sister Niki is far more mature than him, he's faced with either growing up or falling further behind.
10.35pm
VICELAND – Chad Series 1 (Ep. 6), Comedy series, PG
Desperate to score the newest LeBron sneakers, Chad finds himself on a wild and unexpected adventure with his uncle Hamid.
Tuesday 28 December 2021
10:45am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Pawn Sacrifice, Movie, M
American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky. (Peter Sarsgaard, Tobey Maguire)
12.30am
NITV – Utopia Generations, Documentary, PG
A worried grandfather tracks his grandson down to bring him home and take him through Country and through Law.
12:55am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Bandslam, Movie, PG
Will Burton has an uncommon chance to start his short life all over again. In a different town, at a fresh school, with the prospect of new friends, this teen misfit has a chance for a new life.
2.25pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Child Genius Series 2 (Ep. 4), Entertainment series, G
It's the Child Genius Australia Grand Final for 2019, and the four remaining competitors have just two demanding rounds standing between them and the trophy.
3:00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Florence Foster Jenkins, Movie, PG
In 1940s New York, socialite Florence Foster Jenkins dreams of becoming a great opera singer, and even appearing at Carnegie Hall, despite having a terrible singing voice. (Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant)
5:05pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Belle, Movie, PG
Belle, the illegitimate, mixed-race daughter of a British admiral, plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in eighteenth century England. Stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw and James Norton.
5.45pm
VICELAND – Abandoned Places Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
This series seeks out extreme places, where life once existed, but has disappeared, with their special stories confined to history.
6.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 1 (Ep. 2), Documentary series, PG
While wolves and bears stalk the experts, water soon becomes a crucial hurdle for others. From rising tides that swamp campsites to relentless soaking rains, each of the contestants must adapt.
7:00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Silver Brumby, Movie, PG
During a violent storm in the Victorian Highlands, a mother tells her frightened daughter a fable about a great silver brumby who must find its place among its kind. (Russell Crowe, Caroline Goodall)
8.30pm
NITV – I, Sniper Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, MA
The killing zone expands as Malvo and Muhammad leave from Montgomery County and shoot a 13-year-old boy.
8:45pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Strangerland, Movie, MA
When Catherine and Matthew Parker's two teenage children disappear into the remote Australian desert, their relationship is pushed to the brink. (Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes)
10.30pm
VICELAND – Cuts And Extreme Beliefs Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, M
In 1978, Royall Jenkins founded the United Nation of Islam – a group that promised a life free from prejudice, and full of the opportunities that eluded so many in undeserved communities.
10.50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Rehearsal, Movie, MA
When first-year drama student Stanley discovers a sex scandal in his girlfriend's family, he is tempted to use it as material for the end of year drama show. (James Rolleston, Kerry Fox)
Wednesday 29 December 2021
6:55am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Silver Brumby, Movie, PG
During a violent storm in the Victorian Highlands, a mother tells her frightened daughter a fable about a great silver brumby who must find its place among its kind. (Russell Crowe, Caroline Goodall)
4.30pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Race, Movie, PG
Race is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
5.45pm
VICELAND – Abandoned Places Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
This series seeks out extreme places, where life once existed, but has disappeared, with their special stories confined to history.
6.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
The survivalists settle in to their new wilderness home, but soon discover the debilitating effects of extreme isolation. A careless mistake leaves one in danger.
7.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 7 (Ep. 1), Documentary series, PG
Michael sports a strikingly modern edition of his Bradshaw's Continental Handbook, dated 1936. His destination lies close to his heart: the ancient kingdom of Spain and land of his father.
8.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
Drew uncovers how First Nations artists are pushing the boundaries of pop culture when he meets with professional zombies, axe throwing and legend-morphing film directors, and video games designers.
8.30pm
VICELAND – Twelve Monkeys, Movie, M
Bruce Willis stars in this modern sci-fi classic as a prison inmate from the future who's sent back in time to stop a deadly virus from decimating the world's population. Also stars Brad Pitt.
8.35pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Burning Man, Movie, MA
A chef's life unravels after the death of his wife, and he seeks solace from his grief in a series of casual sexual encounters. An accident brings him to his senses. (Matthew Goode, Rachel Griffiths)
9.50pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Departure Series 2 (Ep. 3), Drama series, M
Kendra grows to trust her FBI counterpart, Ellen Hunter, and they share inside information with each other. Kendra gets a big break in the case thanks to Theo and Charlotte's quick thinking.
10.55pm
NITV – Gifts Of The Maarga, Documentary, PG
In the Pilbara, Ngaarda families have lived on their ngurra for over 50,000 years, practising culture and law. Elders are concerned that the younger generation is losing their connection to country.
Thursday 30 December 2021
5:00am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Bandslam, Movie, PG
Will Burton has an uncommon chance to start his short life all over again. In a different town, at a fresh school, with the prospect of new friends, this teen misfit has a chance for a new life.
8.40am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Race, Movie, PG
Race is based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, whose epic quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
1:00pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – The Silver Brumby, Movie, PG
During a violent storm in the Victorian Highlands, a mother tells her frightened daughter a fable about a great silver brumby who must find its place among its kind. (Russell Crowe, Caroline Goodall)
1.30pm
NITV – Going Native Series Series 1 (Ep. 3), Documentary series, PG
Drew uncovers how First Nations artists are pushing the boundaries of pop culture when he meets with professional zombies, axe throwing and legend-morphing film directors, and video games designers.
5.45pm
VICELAND – Abandoned Places Series 1 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, PG
This series seeks out extreme places, where life once existed, but has disappeared, with their special stories confined to history.
6.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 1 (Ep. 4), Documentary series, PG
When one of the survivalists falls ill, they're determined to figure out the cause. As his mental and physical health deteriorate, he begins to question many of the decisions he's made.
8.30pm
NITV – Trickster Series 1 (Ep. 3), Drama series, M
With Maggie missing, Jared is on his own to battle with Richie at home while trying to sort out the truth about Wade – only to be confronted by a dangerous new arrival, Georgina.
9.30pm
NITV – Footy Legends, Documentary, PG
An unemployed sports fan enters an amateur rugby league tournament where losing just isn't an option if he's to keep his family together.
Friday 31 December 2021
11.10am
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Ali's Wedding, Movie, M
After telling a white lie which spirals out of control, Ali, the son of a Muslim cleric, must follow through with an arranged marriage, even though he's in love with an Australian-born Lebanese girl.
12.00pm
NITV – Footy Legends, Documentary, PG
An unemployed sports fan enters an amateur rugby league tournament where losing just isn't an option if he's to keep his family together.
5.45pm
VICELAND – Abandoned Places Series 1 (Ep. 5), Documentary series, PG
This series seeks out extreme places, where life once existed, but has disappeared, with their special stories confined to history.
6.20pm
VICELAND – Alone Series 1 (Ep. 5), Documentary series, PG
A sudden storm disrupts the sense of calm for the remaining survivalists on the Island. As they prepare to take shelter, the men must deal with frayed nerves.
6.50pm
WORLD MOVIE CHANNEL – Esio Trot, Movie, PG
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie, until Mr Hoppy hatches a plan to win her love. (Dustin Hoffman)
7.45pm
NITV – Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Movie, PG
New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi follows Ricky, a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild bush.
9.20pm
VICELAND – Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions Series 1 (Ep. 2), Entertainment series, M
The comics pull out all the stops to earn the points they so desperately need to take them to the top. Plus, the whole festive extravaganza is devoid of any Christmas references.
9.30pm
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Blues Brothers, Movie, M
Jake Blues (John Belushi), just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) were raised.
10.45pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 5), Documentary series, PG
Tom tells Shayla to flesh out the "Little People" legend. Shayla goes to Maskwacis to hear about encounters with Little People.
11.15pm
NITV – Red Earth Uncovered Series 1 (Ep. 6), Documentary series, G
Shayla talks to Rick Lightning from the Samson Cree First Nation, who tells her about the Little People who lived in his home.
