Monday 27th February, 2012

SBS Sydney Schedule

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.
05:05
Korean News

A Chicago art dealer threatens the equilibrium of her deeply religious middle-class in-laws in North Carolina. Nominated for an Oscar in 2006 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Amy Adams). Directed by Phil Morrison and stars Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola and Amy Adams. (From the USA) (Drama) (2005) (Rpt) M (S,A,L) CC
2:50
Jazzed

Animated film in which a jazz musician has a spooky romance with a girl he meets in a city bar. (From France, no dialogue) (Short) (Rpt) G
3:00
Letters And Numbers

Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC
3:30
Al Jazeera News

A weekly football magazine show that travels the globe to bring you the stars of today, the talents of tomorrow and the heroes of the past. (From the UK) (Sport) CC
5:00
The Crew

Showcases the talents of young Australian video producers as they explore pressing youth issues. (From Australia) (Education) (Rpt) G CC
5:30
Global Village

French Polynesia: Blue Lagoon - A look at the Tuamotus, one of the largest archipelagos in French Polynesia. The pearl of the Tuamotus is the atoll of Fakarava, but with the development of tourism, Fakarava must rise to the challenge of preserving the ecosystem of its coral garden. (From France, in English, French and German) (Documentary Series) (Rpt) G CC

Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show. Join host Richard Morecroft along with maths whiz Lily Serna and wordsmith David Astle. (Commissioned by SBS) (Entertainment Series) G CC
6:30
World News Australia

Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
7:28
The Spin

Prison Escape - In this hang-on-for-dear-life episode, there are thrills, spills and a blast from the criminal past. First, Adam and Jamie do the car cling when they set out to see if it really is possible to cling to the roof of a speeding and swerving car like they do in the action movies. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant and Tory are challenged once again by the fans to solve more outlandish jailbreak myths. (From the US) (Entertainment Series) (Rpt) G CC
8:30
James May's Man Lab

James May thinks modern man needs saving. Thirty years ago men were a resourceful, practical and dependable band of brothers but today they are a pale imitation of the men of yesteryear. From his Man Lab HQ, James and his team set out on a series of action-packed challenges that will help modern man relearn some of the vital skills, such as diffusing a World War One bomb, constructing flat pack furniture in under an hour, and serenading a potential date. (From the UK) (Entertainment Series) (Part 1 of 3) *New Series* G CC
9:30
Danger 5

Set in a bizarre 1960s-inspired version of World War Two, this action comedy series follows a team of five spies (Jackson, Tucker, Claire, Pierre and Ilsa) on a mission to kill Hitler. Danger 5 is the finest group of special operatives the allies have to offer. In the first episode, Danger 5 must find out why Hitler has been abducting the world's national monuments with a squad of zeppelins. Claire poses as a dancer at Hitler's birthday party while Pierre is reunited with a lover from his past. (Commissioned by SBS, in English, German, Russian and French) (Comedy Series) (Part 1 of 6) M (V) CC
10:05
South Park

The Poor Kid - When their parents are sent to prison, Kenny and his brother and sister find themselves in the foster care system. Cartman is sincerely disturbed when Kenny is taken away. He doesn't know who to rip on for being the poorest kid in school anymore. (From the US) (Animated Comedy Series) (Final) M (A,L) CC
10:30
World News Australia

Up-to-date reports and analysis of the major national and international news stories of the day in Australia's only world news service. (An SBS Production) CC
11:05
The World Game

The World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results. Join Les Murray, Craig Foster, David Basheer, Mariana Rudan, Scott McIntyre and special guests for the final word on the world's most popular sport. (An SBS Sport Production)
12:05
SOS

God of Love - Lounge-singing darts champion Raymond finds his prayers are answered - literally - when he receives a mysterious package of passion-inducing darts. Winner, Best Short Film - Live Action, Academy Awards, 2011. (From the US); Toyland - Germany 1942: In order to protect her son, a mother tries to make him believe that the Jewish neighbours are going on a journey to 'Toyland'. One morning her son has disappeared - the Jewish neighbours too. Winner, Best Short film - Live Action, Academy Awards, 2009. (From Germany, in German) (Rpt) M; La Maison en Petits Cubes - A dreamlike, resonant tale of an old man who has to keep building additions atop his house to remain above the rising tide. Winner, Best Short Film - Animation, Academy Awards, 2008. (From Japan, no dialogue) (Rpt) G; I Met the Walrus - In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced John to do an interview. 38 years later, Jerry produced a film about it. Nominated, Best Short Film - Animation, Academy Awards, 2007. (From the UK) (Rpt) PG

When a successful architect's long-hidden family secrets are revealed at his estranged mother's funeral, his wife and children begin to experience a rapid emotional decline. Winner of Best Supporting Actress (Sophie Rois) at the 2009 German Film Awards. Directed by Ina Weisse and stars Josef Bierbichler, Hilde van Mieghem and Sophie Rois. (From Germany, in German) (Drama) (2008) M (A,N,S)
02:50
Weatherwatch Overnight

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.