Audio Described Programming
SBS provides audio description on selected SBS, SBS VICELAND, NITV and SBS World Movies programs. Details of the audio described programming scheduled are listed below. Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Saturday, 27 June 2026
7:00 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Suddenly, Movie, PG
In the city of Suddenly, three gangsters trap the Benson family in their own house, on the top of a hill nearby the railroad station, with the intention of killing the president of the USA.
7:35 PM
VICELAND – Abandoned Americana Series 4 (Ep.6), Documentary Series, M
Abandoned Americana seeks to tell the hidden history of the United States through its forgotten ruins and those who know their stories.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.5), Drama Series, MA
Philip and Elizabeth get a new handler as Philip clears up a failed mission and Elizabeth tries to reassure Martha. Meanwhile, Stan hunts a missing scientist as tensions rise within the KGB.
Sunday, 28 June 2026
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.6), Drama Series, MA
A dangerous naval officer becomes central to Philip and Elizabeth's mission, threatening their family's safety. Meanwhile, Stan struggles with the cost of protecting Nina.
Monday, 29 June 2026
7:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Michael Palin In Venezuela Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Michael explores deadly Caracas, visits dangerous Petare slum, dines with elites, then flies to the Amazon. He walks behind waterfalls, meets indigenous Pemon people, and lands at Angel Falls aged 81.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.7), Drama Series, M
Philip uses agent Charles Duluth to access a precursor to the internet for a KGB operation, while Nina faces an FBI polygraph that draws her closer to Oleg.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Who Do You Think You Are? Series 17 (Ep.8), Documentary Series, PG
In this episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?", actor Matt Day will discover a war hero hidden in plain sight and unearth a family story shrouded in mystery.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.8), Drama Series, M
Philip and Elizabeth face painful twists in their missions, while Stan battles for access to a military programme that could give him the upper hand over Oleg.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
9:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Coldwater Series 1 (Ep.4), Drama Series, M
John, full of regret over his friendship with Tommy, attempts to voice his suspicions to Fiona, who feels she needs space from John.
9:35 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Circle, Movie, M
Mae lands her dream job at a powerful tech company, but as she joins a radical transparency experiment, she uncovers the dangers of surveillance, privacy loss and corporate control.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.9), Drama Series, MA
Philip and Elizabeth's long-planned mission turns ugly, impacting each of them in different ways. Stan digs in deeper at work as his personal life continues to unravel.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
9:20 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – A Gentleman In Moscow Series 1 (Ep.8), Drama Series, M
The Count and Anna devise an elaborate plan, with huge consequences should it fail. However, things quickly start to unravel. An inevitable showdown is set between the Count and an old enemy.
9:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Total Recall, Movie, MA
Haunted by dreams of Mars, Quaid undergoes a memory implant that unlocks a hidden past. Hunted by enemies, he journeys to the Red Planet to uncover his true identity and a deadly conspiracy.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.10), Drama Series, M
A high-stakes mission forces Philip to seek Annelise's help as an old enemy returns to Washington seeking revenge. Meanwhile, Stan uncovers a lead that could expose the Illegals.
Friday, 3 July 2026
7:30 PM
NITV – The Mountain, Movie, PG
Three children on a mission to find healing under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga and discover friendship in the spirit of adventure.
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Rainbombs, Documentary, PG
Scientists investigate a highly destructive weather phenomenon - a 'rain bomb'. Can we protect homes and businesses from their incredible power?
9:10 PM
NITV – Logan Lucky, Movie, M
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.11), Drama Series, MA
Elizabeth makes a shocking discovery about Kate. Philip pursues a contact for information about stealth. Stan continues his pursuit of the illegals.
Saturday, 4 July 2026
7:35 PM
VICELAND – Abandoned Americana Series 4 (Ep.7), Documentary Series, M
Abandoned Americana seeks to tell the hidden history of the United States through its forgotten ruins and those who know their stories.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Ladykillers, Movie, M
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a classical ensemble in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting but sharp old landlady.
8:30 PM
NITV – Cooties, Movie, MA
When a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into little killer savages, a group of misfit teachers must band together to escape the playground carnage.
9:50 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.12), Drama Series, M
With Larrick closing in, Elizabeth rushes to exfiltrate Jared while Philip readies Fred for a crucial mission. Arkady finally plays his hand, forcing Stan to make an impossible choice.
11:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Marlon Brando In Paradise, Documentary, G
Discover the iconic star's unknown side as a conservation pioneer. While shooting Mutiny in the Bounty in Tahiti, Brando resolved to make the endangered atoll of Tetiaroa his home.
Sunday, 5 July 2026
6:30 AM
WORLD MOVIES – Muppets From Space, Movie, PG
With enormous enthusiasm and unsinkable optimism, daredevil Gonzo steps into his first starring role in Muppets from Space, a hilarious extraterrestrial adventure about the search for Gonzo's past.
1:40 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Hercules, Movie, PG
The muscular Hercules performs his Labors, sails with the Argonauts, and romances the fair Iole.
6:35 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Wedding Planner, Movie, PG
A successful wedding planner falls for the groom of a high-profile wedding she's organizing, complicating her professional and personal life as love and duty collide.
7:30 PM
NITV – Blue Water Empire Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, M
An introduction to the Torres Straits, and a fascinating exploration of the concepts that shaped Torres Strait Islander Culture and custom before white settlement.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Raising Arizona, Movie, M
When a childless couple - an ex-con and an ex-cop- decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.
9:55 PM
VICELAND – The Americans Series 2 (Ep.13), Drama Series, MA
No one is safe as Philip and Elizabeth evacuate their children while trying to complete the mission. Stan holds Nina's future in his hands.
Monday, 6 July 2026
1:20 AM
WORLD MOVIES – First Blood, Movie, MA
Johnny Rambo is a Vietnam vet who won many military honours. Arrested in a small town for loitering, he escapes custody and a manhunt is launched- but Rambo knows how to evade traps.
7:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Michael Palin In Venezuela Series 1 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Michael visits stunning Los Roques islands, then embarks on 1000-mile road trip. He's detained by intelligence officers in Chavez's hometown, and takes the world's tallest cable car in Merida.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
8:00 PM
NITV – The Journey, Documentary, PG
The fascinating story of the journey of Ewamian people atTalaroo - how they were removed and relocated in colonial times but have returned to build future opportunities for their people.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
9:20 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Coldwater Series 1 (Ep.5), Drama Series, M
Fiona reconsiders her marriage to John when some unsettling truths come to light. John steels himself to face the consequences for his actions before news reaches of another death.
10:30 PM
NITV – The Australian Dream, Documentary, MA
AFL legend Adam Goodes as the prism through which to tell a deep and powerful story about race, identity and belonging.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
5:55 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Lady Vanishes, Movie, PG
While travelling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train.
7:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Spain With Michael Portillo Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Barcelona. Famously heaving with millions of visitors, Michael shows us a surprising side to the Catalan capital that lies well off the tourist trail.
8:30 PM
NITV – Frame By Frame Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, M
Centrering her fearless approach to storytelling and her commitment to truth telling through Blak perspectives. Leah sits down with Rachel Perkins to trace a powerful career across stage and screen.
Friday, 10 July 2026
2:00 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Kate And Larapinta, Documentary, M
Adventurer Kate Leeming cycles 700km along the Finke River, facing extreme heat, remote terrain and personal challenges. A story of endurance, resilience and confronting inner ghosts.
9:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Charlie’s Country, Movie, M
Displeased with the intervention of whitefella laws, Charlie takes off to live the old way and sets off a chain reaction of enlightening difficulties. Stars David Dalaithngu.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
6:35 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Neverending Story, Movie, PG
A young boy is drawn into a magical faraway land when he comes across a mysterious ancient book in an old bookstore.
7:35 PM
VICELAND – Abandoned Americana Series 4 (Ep.8), Documentary Series, M
Abandoned Americana seeks to tell the hidden history of the United States through its forgotten ruins and those who know their stories.
9:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 1 (Ep.1), Drama Series, MA
James Holden and his crew investigate a distress call. Detective Miller searches for a missing heiress.
9:55 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 1 (Ep.2), Drama Series, M
Holden and crew are trapped in badly damaged shuttle. On Ceres Miller uncovers clues to Julie Mao. Crisjen Avasarala questions a terrorist.