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, 19 July 2026
10:40 AM
WORLD MOVIES – Chain Reaction, Movie, M
When his mentor develops a revolutionary source of clean energy, a student is ensnared in a web of espionage and murder in this thriller.
7:30 PM
NITV – Blue Water Empire Series 1 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, M
After the collapse of Pearling. Many Torres Strait Islanders are forced to migrate to the mainland for work. Legendary leaders like Eddie Koiki Mabo and George Mye take huge strides towards returning.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, Movie, M
A cash-strapped Nicolas Cage begrudgingly accepts a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a Mexican billionaire super fan who happens to be a notorious drug lord.
9:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.3), Drama Series, MA
Holden and Miller butt heads about how the raid was handled.
9:55 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.4), Drama Series, M
To stop the protomolecule, Miller proposes stealing the Nauvoo and targeting Eros. Holden, Fred and the Rocinante crew reluctantly agree as Avasarala uncovers the truth.
Monday, 20 July 2026
9:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.5), Drama Series, M
As an asteroid hurtles towards Earth, the Rocinante races against time to stop it. Avasarala learns Holden is alive and the ship may be Earth's only hope.
9:10 PM
WORLD MOVIES – From All Sides, Movie, MA
Western Sydney married multiracial bisexual couple Anoushka and Pascal maintain a discreet open relationship, all while juggling their jobs and raising two teenage children.
9:55 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.6), Drama Series, M
Earth and Mars search for answers in the aftermath of the asteroid collision.
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
5:40 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Comic, Movie, PG
The story of a brilliant silent-film comic whose talent is overshadowed by his ego.
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.7), Drama Series, MA
Preparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Errinwright.
11:05 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.8), Drama Series, MA
Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule. Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses.
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
5:40 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Comic, Movie, PG
The story of a brilliant silent-film comic whose talent is overshadowed by his ego.
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.7), Drama Series, MA
Preparations for the Earth/Mars peace conference tighten the tension on Errinwright.
11:05 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.8), Drama Series, MA
Naomi tracks down signs of the protomolecule. Fred Johnson's control over the OPA collapses.
Thursday, 23 July 2026
5:45 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Ploughman’s Lunch, Movie, PG
James Penfield has made a career out of journalism. Now bankrupt, he finds himself with a group of other writers in the middle of the dispute-ridden British homeland at the time of the Falklands War.
7:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Spain With Michael Portillo Series 1 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, PG
Michael travels to the northern Basque region, home to two of Spain's most exciting cities, Bilbao and San Sebastian.
8:30 PM
NITV – Frame By Frame Series 1 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, M
Opening with his short film Closed Doors the episode offers insight into his journey shaped by a life immersed in performance and culture and the personal stories driving him.
11:20 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.11), Drama Series, MA
A shocking discovery confronts the Rocinante crew with an incomprehensible danger. Meanwhile, Bobbie changes the course of her life and Avasarala tracks down Jules-Pierre Mao.
Friday, 24 July 2026
12:15 AM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.12), Drama Series, M
Naomi and Holden are driven apart by a disturbing discovery that divides the Rocinante crew. Meanwhile, Avasarala and Bobbie undertake a dangerous rendezvous.
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 2 (Ep.13), Drama Series, MA
An unexpected enemy shatters the Roci's hard-won escape, forcing the crew into battle. Trapped and isolated, Avasarala depends on Bobbie to stay alive.
11:05 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.1), Drama Series, MA
The Rocinante crew deals with the fallout over Naomi's betrayal while caught in the middle of the war between Earth and Mars. Avasarala and Bobbie hatch an escape plan.
Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:35 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.2), Drama Series, M
The crew of the Rocinante respond to a distress signal, while Bobbie and Avasarala are hunted by an unknown enemy. Amid rising war tensions, Sorrento-Gillis seeks counsel from an old ally.
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:30 AM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.3), Drama Series, M
Earth strategizes a costly ploy to gain advantage in the war against Mars. Anna struggles to convince Sorrento-Gillis to do the right thing. Avasarala and Bobbie seek refuge aboard the Rocinante.
6:55 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Terror, Movie, PG
A young French soldier cut off from his unit is beguiled by a mysterious woman, whom he learns is the wife of the local Baron - and that she seemingly died twenty years earlier.
8:30 PM
NITV – Seasick, Documentary, PG
New Zealand's only marine park, Hauraki Gulf is on the brink of collapse. Seasick explores solutions to save it for future generations.
Monday, 27 July 2026
9:00 PM
NITV – Emmett Till: White Lies, Black Death, Documentary, M
The story we think we know about the lynching of Emmett Till's is a lie. A journey across the U.S. to reveal the conspiracy to hide the truth about what truly happened and who did it.
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.4), Drama Series, MA
The Rocinante tends to wounded Martian soldiers in exchange for supplies. Avasarala struggles with how to disseminate a key piece of evidence despite being in hiding.
11:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.5), Drama Series, MA
The search for Prax's daughter comes to a head. Admiral Souther's men plan for mutiny aboard the Thomas Prince.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.6), Drama Series, MA
The final battle between Earth and Mars threatens the very future of humanity7. A new monster is unleashed on Prospero Station. Anna receives the smoking gun she needs.
11:05 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.7), Drama Series, MA
An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks. Naomi struggles to fit in. A mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Alone Australia Series 4 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, M
With fishing scarce and the cold closing in, two canoes take to the freezing lake in search of deeper waters. And while some find bounty, others find the end of their journey.
8:40 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Titanic Sinks Tonight Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
The mighty Titanic collides with an iceberg. As news of the damage filters through to the Captain, he realises his 'unsinkable' ship is going to sink.
9:45 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Six Four Series 1 (Ep.1), Drama Series, M
DC Chris O'Neill is approached by a journalist about a cold case involving a missing girl. His own daughter is also missing, and his wife Michelle goes to London to search for her.
10:10 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.8), Drama Series, MA
An old friend taunts Holden with the answers he seeks. Naomi struggles to fit in. A mysterious low-level tech aboard the Thomas Prince enacts a terrifying plan.
11:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.9), Drama Series, MA
The Rocinante seeks a new gameplan as they attempt to avoid capture. Melba's true motives are revealed. Naomi is torn between identity and ideal. Anna seeks a way to stay aboard the Thomas Prince.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Spain With Michael Portillo Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
Michael's journey continues to its third city, Valencia. Often overlooked in favour of Madrid or Barcelona, Michael wants to show us what makes it worth exploring for its unique culture.
8:30 PM
NITV – Frame By Frame Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
Charting her rise as a filmmaker from Nulla Nulla to Windcatcher & Thou Shalt Not Steal. Through her short film Finding Jedda, we explore her influences, family lineage and deep connection to Country.
9:20 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Say Nothing Series 1 (Ep.1), Drama Series, MA
Born into an IRA family, Dolours Price vows to stay out of the violence gripping Belfast. But as the city erupts, her resolve is tested in this gripping tale of murder and memory.
11:20 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.10), Drama Series, MA
Holden sees past, present, and future. A ghost from Melba's past threatens her mission. Bobbie struggles to trust an old friend as she leads a group into uncharted territory.
Friday, 31 July 2026
12:10 AM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.11), Drama Series, MA
Drummer and Ashford find themselves trapped with few options for survival. The Rocinante crew struggle to survive as Naomi reunites with her true family.
5:40 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Paperback Hero, Movie, PG
Truck driver Jack Willis has long dreamed of being a writer. He pens a romance novel and, when the time comes to publish it, asks his best friend Ruby Vale if he can publish the novel under her name.
11:00 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.12), Drama Series, M
As survivors arrive to the Behemoth, two factions form over how to handle a life-or-death threat. Holden grapples with what he's seen and the choices he must make.
11:50 PM
VICELAND – The Expanse Series 3 (Ep.13), Drama Series, MA
Holden and his allies must stop Ashford and his team from destroying the Ring, and perhaps all of humanity.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
11:25 AM
NITV – The Grey Line, Documentary, PG
Despite being raised by a very loving foster family, Helen has never felt like she truly belonged. Not white, not black, she walks a very lonely grey line.
6:30 PM
VICELAND – Mega Waterparks, Documentary, PG
Europe's biggest water parks push the limits with record-breaking slides, giant wave pools and raging rivers, revealing the engineering behind the ultimate aquatic thrills.
6:40 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Bridge To Terabithia, Movie, PG
A preteen's life is changed after befriending the new girl at school, and the two create an imaginary realm.
8:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Solace, Movie, MA
A psychic and a federal agent hunt a serial killer. Starring Colin Farrell.
11:25 PM
VICELAND – Hudson and Rex Series 8b (Ep.1), Drama Series, M
When a pro wrestler is murdered days before a charity event, Mark and Rex must unmask the villain to save an animal shelter and bring the culprit to the mat!