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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Monday, 18 May 2026
3:10 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Way Ahead, Movie, PG
World War II drama that follows a group of British draftees, starting with their rigorous basic training, and ending with their deployment in North Africa.
9:05 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Lady In The Water, Movie, PG
Cleveland Heep, an apartment superintendent, encounters a girl swimming in the complex's pool and learns that she is actually a magical character from a story who wants to return to her world.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
1:00 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Past Lives, Movie, M
Two childhood friends are separated after Nora's family move to America. 20 years later they are reunited for one fateful week
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Who Do You Think You Are? Series 17 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Acclaimed singer songwriter Guy Sebastian travels to the South Asian subcontinent to uncover the mystery of his mother's ethnicity and reconnect with his father's Tamil roots.
7:35 PM
NITV - Ocean Warriors Series 2 (Ep.13), Documentary Series, PG
An anxious 'Mayday' from a vessel with a missing diver sends Kitkatla's Coast Guard Auxiliary racing to Captain's Cove.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
12:00 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.1), Drama Series, M
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina's household, leaving her reeling.
1:05 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.2), Drama Series, M
As Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat, Lois still longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina's door.
2:10 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.3), Drama Series, M
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
11:00 AM
NITV – Cedar Is Life, Documentary, PG
A Cedar Is Life explores how one critical species, the cedar tree, is central to the cultural life of West Coast First Nations.
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Trial Of Michael Jackson Series 1 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, M
As the trial begins, America is divided. Prosecutors believe they have a strong case, but Jackson's fame, wealth and loyal following make the path to justice far from straightforward.
9:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Audacity Series 1 (Ep.6), Drama Series, M
As Silicon Valley and its overlords veer into AI-fuelled peak depravity, a would-be tech titan and his ethically challenged therapist try to find a fortune, and happiness, for themselves.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
1:55 PM
VICELAND - Ufos: Investigating The Unknown Series 2 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
The stigma surrounding UFOs extends beyond the US government. Commercial pilots fear for their jobs after encountering mysterious phenomena in flight.
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Rick Stein's Australia Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, PG
Rick explores the vast plains of Moree and Bourke, gateway to the Australian outback, and the food heritage of its resilient and pioneering farm communities.
9:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – A Gentleman In Moscow Series 1 (Ep.2), Drama Series, M
The Count reckons with his past when old friend Mishka turns up at the hotel. He meets Anna Urbanova for the first time, embarking on a passionate affair. Meanwhile, his friendship with Nina deepens.
9:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Eighth Grade, Movie, M
Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school
11:00 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Under The Bridge Series 1 (Ep.6), Drama Series, M
Past and present wounds entwine as Rebecca and Cam's alliance is tested.
Friday, 22 May 2026
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – China With Ben Fogle Series 1 (Ep.1), Documentary Series, PG
Ben embarks on a vivid journey through China, from the ancient Great Wall to the buzzing streets of Beijing and Shanghai, uncovering the stories behind a nation in extraordinary flux.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
10:00 AM
NITV – Annie, Movie, PG
Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they'd be back for her someday, it's been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan.
6:55 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Shooting, Movie, PG
A mysterious woman persuades two cowboys to help her in a revenge scheme.
7:50 PM
VICELAND - Abandoned Americana Series 4 (Ep.2), 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.
8:40 pm
NITV – The Abyss, Movie, M
Civilian divers working on a prototype underwater oil-drilling habitat are pressed into reluctant service by the US Navy in search-and-rescue effort for a stricken nuclear submarine.
Sunday, 24 May 2026
6:20 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Snow of Kilimanjaro, Movie, PG
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilamanjaro.
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran, Documentary, M
Satirist and provocateur John Safran explores how Australia handles speech, ideas and behaviour it deems offensive.
9:35 PM
NITV – The Flood, Movie, MA
Set during World War Two. When a woman's husband, daughter, land and innocence are ripped from her, she embarks on a brutal journey of retribution and revenge. (Alexis Lane, Shaka Cook)
Monday, 25 May 2026
3:00 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Sculpture, Documentary, PG
A philanthropist, Basil Sellers and an artist, Terrance Plowright come together to create a multimillion-dollar public sculpture symbolic of Australia's Indigenous and migrant heritage.
1:05 PM
NITV – Warrior Spirit, Documentary, M
My elders chose me to protect my Nation from industrial threats. Now I'm facing prison time in a racist legal system.
9:00 PM
NITV – Ram Raid Mums, Documentary, M
With government support lacking and resources dwindling, these women find themselves facing overwhelming challenges with nowhere left to turn.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
12:35 PM
NITV – My Mother, My Son, Documentary, PG
Mona and her daughter, Kymmy set out from home to visit Kymmy's young son, who is in foster care owing to his mother's previous misdemeanours.
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Who Do You Think You Are? Series 17 (Ep.3), Documentary Series, PG
Driven by a lifetime's curiosity, actress Essie Davis, unlocks her father's secretive family history and delights in discovering her mother's warm, caring nature in unexpected ancestors.
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
12:00 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.4), Drama Series, M
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an Agent, while Rajib's military values are tested.
1:05 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.5), Drama Series, M
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry's unit, as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, KASIA too is confronted by further horror of war. In France, romance blossoms between familiar faces.
2:10 AM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – World On Fire Series 2 (Ep.6), Drama Series, M
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henrietta must each make their escape, while North Africa is more brutal still, for Rajib.
8:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – The Trial Of Michael Jackson Series 1 (Ep.4), Documentary Series, M
The verdict shocks the world. But for Michael Jackson, the trial marks a point of no return. The controversy surrounding his life and legacy will never be fully resolved.
9:25 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - The Audacity Series 1 (Ep.7), Drama Series, M
Duncan jumps on an opportunity while JoAnne is burdened by her own advice.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
7:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Rick Stein's Australia Series 1 (Ep.5), Documentary Series, PG
Rick explores the Riverina, where people have reinvented their lives and the landscape to create the nation's 'food bowl'.
8:40 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – Titanic: Our Secret History, Documentary, PG
Titanic: Our Secret Histories reveals just how much of the Titanic;s story has been airbrushed from history. That is, until now.
9:30 PM
WORLD MOVIES – The Sweeney, Movie, MA
Old-school cop Jack Regan bends every rule to take down a ruthless gang and settle an old score. Explosive, gritty, and fast-paced - The Sweeney brings London's underworld to justice, hard.
9:35 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – A Gentleman In Moscow Series 1 (Ep.3), Drama Series, M
As his old life crumbles, the Count receives some devastating news. Blinded by hurt, he embroils his friends in a dangerous plan. His disregard for the state may have consequences.
11:00 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL - Under The Bridge Series 1 (Ep.7), Drama Series, MA
The unfolding trial pushes Rebecca to the brink as she begins to question who she should defend.
11:35 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Arsenal, Movie, MA
Successful JP risks everything to save his troubled brother Mikey, who's kidnapped for ransom. As doubts rise, JP trusts their bond over evidence in this gritty action thriller.
Friday, 29 May 2026
8:30 PM
SBS MAIN CHANNEL – China With Ben Fogle Series 1 (Ep.2), Documentary Series, PG
Ben travels through Sichuan and Yunnan, where ancient traditions sit side by side with modern life. From giant pandas to thousand-year-old tea trees, the old and new are inseparable.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
6:15 PM
WORLD MOVIES – Trinity Is Still My Name, Movie, PG
Bambino tries to teach his brother Trinity how to become an outlaw, but the two wind up saving a pioneer family and breaking up an arms ring instead.