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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Sunday, 8 March 2026
6:35 PM
WORLD MOVIES - Meek's Cutoff, Movie, PG
The year is 1845 and a wagon team of three families is setting off across the sparse terrain of the Oregon desert, in northwest USA. Starring Michelle Williams alongside Paul Dano.
7:40 PM
NITV - Most Endangered Species New Zealand Series 1 (Ep.6), Documentary Series, PG
Pax and Nicola go international, travelling to the Cook Islands to catch a glimpse of Rarotonga's most threatened inhabitants.
Monday, 9 March 2026
1:15 AM
WORLD MOVIES - Braveheart, Movie, MA
Romance, intrigue, heroism and the desperate battle for nothing less than the freedom of Scotland. The story of William Wallace whose passion and courage united the Scottish people in the struggle.
11:20 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Toy Hospital Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
At the Toy Hospital, treasured childhood toys are revived. From a battered Play School Humpty Dumpty to a broken Subbuteo set and an ink-damaged Cabbage Patch doll, specialists work toy magic.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES - The Great Gatsby, Movie, M
Nick Carraway is drawn into Jay Gatsby's dazzling world, uncovering Gatsby's obsessive love for Daisy. Amid wealth and illusion, their lives spiral toward betrayal and tragedy.
11:05 PM
VICELAND - Hudson And Rex Series 8 (Ep.1), Drama series, M
When the only witness against a mob boss's son vanishes in the woods, Mark, Rex and Jesse race to find him, unaware a ruthless assassin is hunting them all.
11:05 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Toy Hospital Series 1 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, PG
At the Toy Hospital, treasured toys face their toughest tests. A badly burned 1970s doll, a vintage mechanical panda and a beloved Hornby train are painstakingly restored by expert hands.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES - Days Of Heaven, Movie, PG
A story of love and murder told through the jaded voice of a child and expressive images of nature. Bill, a fugitive from Chicago, finds himself pitted against a shy, rich Texan for the love of Abby.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
11:10 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Toy Hospital Series 1 (Ep.6), Documentary Series, PG
At the Toy Hospital, cherished toys return to the operating table. A legendary Mickey Mouse, battle-worn Action Men and a treasured 1980s Gameboy are restored by expert hands.
7:30 PM
NITV - Extraordinary Animals Series 1 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, PG
Exploring some surprising behaviour and illustrating that forceful strategies can be necessary for survival.
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Sandi Toksvig's Great Riviera Rail Trip Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Sandi explores the French Riviera, from Sanary Sur Mer's literary history to Edith Wharton's garden, a historic train platform and St Tropez's legendary beach club, tracing culture and glamour.
8:00 PM
NITV - Extraordinary Animals Series 1 (Ep.6), Documentary Series, PG
In nature, being Flamboyant can mean anything from using extravagant behaviour to entice a mate or warn off predators, to camouflaging yourself when hunting.
8:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Secrets Of The Lost Grail With Alice Roberts S1 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Alice Roberts explores Britain's sacred past, from Arthurian legends in Wales to the Knights Templar in London, tracing myths, magic and the elusive Holy Grail.
Thursday, 12 March 2026
7:30 PM
NITV - Going Places With Ernie Dingo Series 7 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, PG
In the Victorian Alps, Rae goes sledding with a pack of Siberian Huskies and meets a traditional hat maker keeping the art alive, while Ernie takes a shot at biathlon with an aspiring Olympian.
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Hospital: In The Deep End, Series 2 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, M
Three Australian icons step onto the medical frontline at two of the country's busiest public hospitals to discover what it really takes to save a life.
9:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - A Spy Among Friends Series 1 (Ep.4), Drama Series, M
In London, Elliott and Lily push a powerful figure into the open, following him through the shadows to a secret meeting that hints at a far bigger game. In Moscow, Philby moves to prove he matters.
Friday, 13 March 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Going Places With Ernie Dingo Series 7 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
Ernie and Brooke ascend on the Atherton Tablelands by railway where Brooke goes on a nocturnal wildlife tour. Ernie meets a cultural guide in Chillagoe, and tries his hand at blacksmithing.
7:30 PM
NITV - Zathura: A Space Adventure, Movie, PG
Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space.
8:30 PM
VICELAND - The Full Monty, Movie, M
Six unemployed steel workers form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity.
Saturday, 14 March 2026
8:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Travels With Agatha Christie Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, G
Sir David Suchet follows Agatha Christie to Hawaii, where she holidayed in 1922. He delves into her passion for surfing and asks how travel informed her novels.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES - The Fisher King, Movie, M
Jeff Bridges stars as Jack Lucas, a former radio shock-jock who sinks into a boozy depression when his flip comment on the air is blamed for a shooting spree in an upscale cafe.
10:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, G
The biggest event of the season, Battle Proms, is just around corner but first there are deadlines and a busy calendar of events to get through. After a hard 2 years is Highclere finally back in?
Sunday, 15 March 2026
7:30 PM
NITV - Our Medicine Series 2 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Series 2 returns with paramedic George and cadet Rob helping a stroke patient and medical student Keisha conducts her first practical medical check.
7:45 PM
VICELAND - Abandoned Engineering Series 11 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, M
A secret refuge in Europe's killing fields and a lost Amazonian paradise.
8:00 PM
NITV - Our Medicine Series 2 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Paramedic George and cadet Rob help a recovering 73 year old tracheotomy patient; at Deadly Vision Centre, a routine cataract surgery goes off plan.
8:30 PM
NITV - Murderball, Movie, M
Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
10:00 PM
NITV - Antwone Fisher, Movie, M
Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.
Monday, 16 March 2026
2:00 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Love In The Walls, Documentary, M
Residents of a Melbourne social housing community strive to reclaim their own hope and identity in the face of recent deaths and a larger societal question - can we meaningfully coexist?
11:15 PM
VICELAND - Hudson And Rex Series 8 (Ep.2), Drama Series, M
When a young lawyer is abducted, the team must find a missing child witness. As Rex bonds with the traumatised boy, they uncover a money-laundering plot before she's killed.
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
11:00 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Blow-Ins, Documentary, PG
The Dingle Peninsula - a rural area in County Kerry, with a strong Irish language culture. Despite this, the town boasts a 30 percent foreign population the locals call "blow-ins".
8:30 PM
NITV - Malcolm X, Movie, MA
Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to becoming a member of the Nation of Islam.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
7:30 PM
NITV - Extraordinary Animals Series 1 (Ep.7), Documentary Series, PG
Sometimes being deceptive isn't all about lying or cheating - it can assist in risk-taking and doing whatever it takes to get ahead in the wild.
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Sandi Toksvig's Great Riviera Rail Trip Series 1 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Sandi explores Cannes - film festivals, dog acting awards, perfume-making, Picasso, a stunning garden, and the hotel where F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote his Jazz Age classics.
8:00 PM
NITV - Extraordinary Animals Series 1 (Ep.8), Documentary Series, G
Eccentricity abounds in one of the planet's most isolated and unique ecosystems - with a myriad of behaviours and appearances that, on the surface, might seem a little odd.
8:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Secrets Of The Lost Grail With Alice Roberts S1 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, PG
Alice Roberts investigates Rosslyn Chapel, exploring Templar secrets, Sinclair family legends and a mysterious 1993 wooden bowl, using science to uncover the truth behind Grail myths.
Thursday, 19 March 2026
7:30 PM
NITV - Going Places With Ernie Dingo Series 7 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
Ernie and Brooke ascend on the Atherton Tablelands by railway where Brooke goes on a nocturnal wildlife tour. Ernie meets a cultural guide in Chillagoe, and tries his hand at blacksmithing.
7:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Treasures Of The World With Bettany Hughes S5 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Bettany Hughes explores Croatia, from a Neolithic site off Korcula to Roman Split, medieval Ston and Dubrovnik, uncovering how salt, sea power and empire shaped the Adriatic.
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Hospital: In The Deep End, Series 2 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, M
Three Australian icons step onto the medical frontline at two of the country's busiest public hospitals to discover what it really takes to save a life.
9:20 PM
NITV - Eddie The Eagle, Movie, PG
The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
9:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - A Spy Among Friends Series 1 (Ep.5), Drama Series, M
With trust shattered, Elliott and Lily race to reach a key witness first. As rival intelligence services close in, old friendships unravel and a quiet battle for control begins.
Friday, 20 March 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Going Places With Ernie Dingo Series 7 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, PG
In SA's Limestone Coast, Mark scuba dives the crystal clear water of a sinkhole and learns about the ancient landscape from a Boandik elder, Ernie comes face-to-face with million-year-old megafauna.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES - Mad Max: Fury Road, Movie, MA
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max.
9:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Lost World Of The Hanging Gardens , Documentary Series, PG
A dramatic, engaging and inspiring story of archaeology, history and the human spirit, all set against the backdrop of a nation rebuilding after war.
Saturday, 21 March 2026
8:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Travels With Agatha Christie Series 1 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, PG
Sir David Suchet recreates Agatha Christie's 1922 trip to Canada where he goes stargazing, ranching and takes a train across the Rockies.
10:20 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey Series 1 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, G
While the fictitious Downton Abbey celebrated Christmas in style, this year at Highclere is going to be special.