Why SBS?

SBS was founded on the belief that all Australians, regardless of geography, age, cultural background or language skills should have access to high quality, independent, culturally-relevant Australian media.

The multiple language programs available through SBS Television, Radio and Online ensure that all Australians, including the estimated three million Australians who speak a language other than English in their homes, are able to share in the experiences of others, and participate in public life.  

SBS is about being brave and committed to life-changing programming.
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is a rare beast:  inclusive, courageous, interested in individuals and trusted by Australians.

Our charter ensures a commitment to our audience and to making a difference; beyond that, our passion and our drive, our curiosity and creativity force us to think past the mundane into ground-breaking ideas, and quality programs.

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Network Highlights

Cooking

Luke Nguyen's Vietnam

Join Luke, owner and chef of the award winning Red Latern restaurant, on a sumptuous culinary journey through Vietnam

Documentaries

Virtual Revolution

A unique documentary series from the BBC that looks at how the web is changing the world and us as humans

Arts

Kung Fu Season

Exciting line up of Kung Fu films featuring films in November including stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li

Program Highlights

Cooking

World Class Chefs

Exciting line up of documentaries about some of the worlds greatest chefs

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Arts

Modern Masters

A strong line up of films from internationally acclaimed directors

Entertainment

La La Land

UK Comedian takes on a series of character and places them in real life scenarios

Entertainment

Letters and Numbers

Join SBS weekdays for a brand new quiz show you can play along at home

Cooking

Food Safari

Maeve O'Meara takes us on a journey to discover the melting pot of cuisines that exist on Australia

Animation

Ugly Americans

Brand new animation series from Comedy Central

Drama

Shameless

Noel Gallagher and his extended family return for a seventh season

Drama

Anna Pihl

Police drama looking at the professional and personal life of single mother and police woman Anna Pihl

Documentaries

Coast

A journey through the natural beauty, culture, history and geographic richness of the British coast

Entertainment

Entourage

Fantastic HBO series that takes a look at friendship, success and celebrity.

Entertainment

Mythbusters

The Mythbusters team has returned home to Monday nights investigating urban myths with a mixture of science, special effects and explosions

Documentaries

Monster Moves

A compelling look at how teams move impossibly large structures

Arts

Summer Film Season

Exciting line up of high quality film productions

Drama

Mad Men

Emmy Award winning drama series increasing timeslot audiences 27%

Cooking

Iron Chef

SBS cult hit cooking competition has new episodes throughout 2010

Entertainment

RocKwiz

Julia Zemiro brings entertaining pub trivia into Australian living rooms every Saturday night

TV Ratings

Time Show Met. Reg.

Sunday, 26 June 2011, Ppl 25-54

18:00 Thalassa Rpt 22K 19K
18:30 World News Australia 73K 31K
19:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 119K 59K
20:30 Dateline 57K 39K
21:30 How Long Is A Piece Of String? 68K 30K
22:30 The Moving Earth Rpt 22K 21K
23:30 The Wedding Day Rpt 5K 9K
23:30 Fifa Women's World Cup 2011 Live 0 3K

Sunday, 19 June 2011, Ppl 25-54

18:00 Thalassa Rpt 22K 25K
18:30 World News Australia 66K 42K
19:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 123K 56K
20:30 Dateline 62K 38K
21:35 Nuclear Meltdown 91K 29K
22:30 The Price To Pay 50K 11K
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SBS Radio

20 Aug 2009  

A powerful commercial environment that delivers effective reach to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Market

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