Documentaries @ SBS

Blair

15 August 2008 | 14:43 - By SBS

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Tuesday 26th August and 2nd September 8.30pm
A series of in-depth interviews with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair conducted by well-known (and controversially pro-Iraq) British journalist David Aaronovitch.

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n Blair, the former PM talks candidly about the major events that marked his premiership: his close alliance with America; his success (and later, failure) at forging international coalitions to tackle threats to world peace; the rise of Islamic extremism and his predicted, bleak future of the Iraq war:

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Nixon: The Man You Love to Hate

15 August 2008 | 14:23 - By SBS

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Friday 29th August 8.30pm
A documentary on Nixon's rise to power – achieved by his constant use of manipulation, lies and secrecy. Nixon was not the only politician who believed that the end justified the means, but he turned his obsession into an art form.

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When Richard Milhous Nixon was elected 37th President of the United States of America in November, 1968, the country was profoundly religious and political choices were accepted in the name of God and Country.

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James May's 20th Century

15 August 2008 | 12:54 - By SBS

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Sunday 24th August 8.30pm
Top Gear presenter James May takes a tour of the 20th century- trying out for himself some of the most surprising and influential technological advances of the past hundred years.

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Over the course of the series James will speak to members of the legendary rock band Status Quo about teenage love of the electric guitar; have his brain photographed while looking at his favourite cars, to see how he reacts to pleasure, and take part in something so exciting, he’s called it “the most amazing thing he’s ever done.” He’ll also explore the glowing world of neon lights, and take a ride with Jay Kay – the lead singer from Jamiroquai – in his replica Luna Rover.

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Documentaries portray powerful themes and critically engage with the SBS Charter, a principal function of which is to provide broadcast programs which reflect Australia's wonderfully diverse multicultural society.