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(From Austria, in English and German, English subtitles) (Entertainment) (Rpt) PG

This is a humorous program about a classical music obsessive who has to be the first person in the audience to clap at the end of a performance, and this causes conflict with a concert pianist. (From the UK, in English) (Entertainment) (Rpt) G WS

Frédéric Chopin devoted himself to writing almost exclusively for the piano and is renowned for his sublime piano music. This selection of early Etudes highlight his creativity as a composer and showcase the emotion and subtlety he brought to the piano. The Etudes are performed by the young pianist Freddy Kempf in the evocative setting of the Chateau de Neuville, Gambais. He provides a short introduction to each piece describing his experience in playing the music as well as occasional historical background. (From the UK, in English) (Masterpiece) G WS

Well-known art critic Waldemar Januszczak explores the myths behind and origins of some of the world's most famous and beautiful paintings. Who is the mysterious "Mona Lisa", and how did she come to feature in the most famous painting in the world? What is the disturbing moral of Rembrandt's "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Tulp"? And how does Botticelli's representation of the goddess of love in "The Birth of Venus" reflect the bloody drama of high Renaissance Florence? In this episode he talks about Caravaggio's. "Boy Bitten by a Lizard". He looks at the artist's life and career at the time the work was produced, and the story of its subsequent success. (From the UK, in English) (Masterpiece) G WS

A news breaking current affairs program from the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States, presented by Jim Lehrer from Washington. CC

Ming Dynasty Astronaut - Tonight Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman go deep into the Mojave Desert and use Buster to test the truth of a myth about a 15th century Chinese astrologer who launched himself into space. They then tackle a myth about obtaining free energy, as well as the possibility of decapitation by a ceiling fan. (From the US, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG CC

Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service with Anton Enus. (An SBS Production) CC WS

More Hatchback Football - Richard captains a team of Volkswagon Foxes in another game of four-a-side hatchback football against James and a team of Toyota Aygos, Jeremy races the new Citroen C6 against a horse race, and James (nicknamed 'Captain Slow' by his co-hosts) takes race-driving lessons with Scottish champion Formula 1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart. Famous British actor Sir Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, Gosford Park, Layer Cake) drops in as the 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car'. (From the UK, in English) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) PG WS CC

The Writing On The Wall - On his way to work, Bill sees his billboard message "Henrickson Home Plus is Us" defaced with spray paint to read "+ US +US +US." He, Don and Peg scramble to have the message erased but fear drawing more attention by insisting on expediency from the billboard agency, Dewey Owen. Wanda makes a paranoid call from Juniper Creek, begging Nicki to help her and Joey escape the compound's prying eyes. Margene tags along, jumping at the opportunity to sneak a look at Nicki's polygamous home. Speeding to the compound to sort things out, Margene sneaks a moment away from Nikki to call Bill from a gas station, warning him that he and Barb have forgotten Nicki's anniversary. Stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin. (From the US, in English) (Drama Series) PG CC

RocKwiz is Australian television's original rock trivia quiz show featuring Aussie and international rock's most famous faces mixing it with the best trivia 'tragics' to battle for the weekly title of RocKwiz's biggest brains. Once again two teams of three: one guest artist and two fans are lovingly questioned and coaxed by well known actress and comedienne Julia Zemiro. Ron Peno and Jen Cloherwill perform one of their hits backed by the The RocKwiz Orkestra and the night ends with both guests taking the stage to sing a duet together. Filmed in St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel, RocKwiz is a musical journey into the minds of competitive fans who really know their rock history. (Commissioned by SBSi, in English) (Entertainment) (Part 4) (Rpt) PG CC WS

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