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Such Was Life
Laurel Cooper was taken to the Mount Margaret Mission by her mother at a time when Aboriginal children were routinely taken away from their families.
Such Was Life
Charlie Webb ran a tiny pub in a small mining town. Pubs, breweries and publicans flourished in the arid Goldfields which became the centre of social life in their communities.
Kew Gardens: Season By Season
It's winter and a carpet of snowdrops brings in the visitors, whilst in the Rock Garden Faye tells us about the world of Galanthophiles - the official name for snowdrop obsessives.
One For The Road
Andrew Gunadie aka Gunarolla heads to Southeast Asia for Luna New Year, and travel photographer Lily Rose checks in at a once-in-a-lifetime beach resort in Bora Bora.
One For The Road
Julie heads South of the border to face her fear of heights in Tulum, take in some waves in Ensenada, and participate in Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City.
BBC News At Ten
The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team from London, UK, in English.
France 24 International SBS Midday
International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
PBS News Compass Points
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and leading experts as they analyse prominent international affairs topics and their impact on America today.
Al Jazeera News Second Edition
In-depth global news from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Doha, Qatar, in English.
Treasures with Bettany Hughes
Professor Bettany Hughes travels via jeep through central Turkey to Cappadocia, visiting rock-carved settlements to understand how communities lived and used this strange landscape for centuries.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Join Ernie as he explores the stunning Snowy Mountains winter wonderland that is Charlotte Pass and meets up with three thrill seekers Didge, Trick, and Maaika living out their dreams.
The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
In a week of SBS 50th birthday celebrations, Adam is joined by two familiar faces, Gourmet Farmer's Matthew Evans and Mastermind's Marc Fennell, to cook their specialist subjects.
Jeopardy!
Ken Jennings hosts Jeopardy! Where the answers are revealed, and the contestants must guess the appropriate questions.
Letters And Numbers
Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show.
La Vuelta Highlights
Daily highlights from Stage 9 of La Vuelta 2026, as the peloton takes on a 187.5 km route starting in La Vila Joiosa and finishing in Alto de Aitana.
Mastermind Australia
In this round, the specialty subjects are Greek God Poseidon, The Plays of Neil Simon, The Sopranos: Seasons 1 - 4, and The Life and Career Rowan Atkinson.
SBS World News
Latest reports and analysis of major national and international news of the day from Australia's only world news service.
Bill Bailey's Vietnam
In Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous hub in Vietnam, Comedian Bill Bailey finds himself caught between wartime tunnels, endless traffic, and the genres of metal and folk.
24 Hours In Emergency
A 92-year-old woman is rushed to Queen's Medical Centre after becoming trapped under her car. 95-year-old WW2 hero Norman is also in resus with a dangerously low heart rate.
Alone Australia
Extreme hunger, cold, and isolation are pushing the remaining competitors to the brink of their physical and mental limits.
SBS World News Late
Latest reports and analysis of major national and international news of the day from Australia's only world news service.
Gomorrah: The Origins
Pietro dreams of being like his idol, Angelo the Siren. But then after a rough night at his side, he finds out that all dreams come at a price.
Gomorrah: The Origins
Angelo gets an invitation that could improve his situation, as Pietro comes face to face with reality and realises that not everyone can have dreams.
Fargo
Dot and Wayne protect their home; Roy neutralizes an obstacle; Witt suspects foul play; Gator makes a move.
Fargo
Munch makes a bold move, Indira and Witt have questions, Wayne takes a fall and Gator disappoints. Written by Noah Hawley; Directed by Donald Murphy.
The Bowraville Murders
The Bowraville Murders traces the epic David vs Goliath battle for justice waged by the families of three Aboriginal children murdered in a small rural town thirty years ago.
Bamay
At Blackdown Tableland, an elevated sandstone plateau rises. Escarpments, gorges and waterfalls reveal a landscape carved over millions of years, holding cultural stories and connection.
Destination Flavour Singapore Bitesize
The best bits of Adam Liaw's travels in Singapore, as he explores its vibrant food scene.
NHK World English News Morning
English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news.
ANC Philippines The World Tonight
Multi-award winning newscast on ABS-CBN and ANC, The World Tonight delivers the top stories of the day, covering political, economic, and social sectors on both local and global fronts.
DW English News
News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
Al Jazeera News
News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
BBC News At Six
The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team from London, UK, in English.
France 24 English News
International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
DD India News Hour
The most recent political, sports, entertainment and socio-economic updates across India and the world from New Delhi, in English.
Plat Du Tour
Today's race starts in Denmark, so Guillaume is inspired to cook their national dish - the stegt flaesk. This grilled pork belly and potato dish is a feast for the eyes.
Such Was Life
Irishman, Tom Doyle, was a prospector who realised there was more money to be made by selling beer than fossicking for gold. He was to lose his fortune, his political standing and his wife.
Paul O'Grady For The Love Of Dogs
Paul O'Grady gets into full protective clothing to meet Humphrey, an 11 week old Beddlington Terrier who is suffering from ringworm.
Paul O'Grady For The Love Of Dogs
Paul O' Grady and the team at Battersea Dog and Cats Home are trying to figure out the best course of action for Cookie, a hyperactive staffie.
Vintage Voltage
The Karmann Ghia looks beautiful, but it never went as fast as it looks. Moggy and his team have been asked to convert it to electric power.
Inside Oxford Street
Oxford Circus customer assistant Matthew uses his encyclopaedic knowledge to help rush hour crowds. Police crack down on the pickpockets and shoplifters who plague the stores.
BBC News At Ten
The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team from London, UK, in English.
France 24 International SBS Midday
International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
PBS Newshour
Reviews and analysis of the day's news, presented by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States.
Treasures with Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes explores the Sultanate of Oman - a land full of surprises and contrasts, wedged between the vast sands of the Arabian Desert, and the glistening waves of the Indian Ocean.
Living Black
As a national campaign to ban strip-searching inside Australian prisons grows, one Aboriginal woman shares her horrific experience of this invasive practice in Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
Here comes the bun, and Adam, journalist Brooke Boney and hip-hop star Baker Boy are in charge of the menu.
Brooklyn Bridge: An Engineering Masterpiece
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York's landmarks. Its creation deeply intertwines with the history of the German engineer family Roebling - and the story of an immigration to the New World.
Jeopardy!
Ken Jennings hosts Jeopardy! Where the answers are revealed, and the contestants must guess the appropriate questions.
Letters And Numbers
Two contestants pit their linguistic and numerical skills against each other and the clock in this entertaining quiz show.
Mastermind Australia
In this round, the specialty subjects are James Webb Space Telescope, World Wrestling Entertainment: 1999 - 2021 , Hannibal Lecter Media Franchise, and Sir John Monash: 1914 - 1918.
SBS World News
Latest reports and analysis of major national and international news of the day from Australia's only world news service.
Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey
Shaun Micallef takes comedian, actor and writer Matt Okine to Ghana to retrace his father's early life in the country and reconnect him to the heritage he was once hesitant to embrace.
Insight
How much does our biology and the environment affect our choices and shape our morality?
Dateline
Dateline investigates Sweden's 'Nordic Model', where it's legal to sell sex but illegal to buy it. Advocates say it curbs exploitation, whilst opponents say it forces the industry underground.
SBS World News Late
Latest reports and analysis of major national and international news of the day from Australia's only world news service.
Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy
Sicily is the Mediterranean's largest island and is known as God's Kitchen because of its rich soil. Michelin-starred chef Tony Lo Coco shows Stanley his signature dish, spaghetti alla bottarga.
Mussolini: Son Of The Century
1919. Mussolini forges a radical new movement, but a poet-soldier's daring exploits steal his spotlight as Italy's future teeters on a knife-edge.
Litvinenko
November 2006. Two detectives are summoned to a hospital in London to interview a man named Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian spy who claims to have been poisoned.
Litvinenko
The day after Litvinenko's death, radiation teams swarm across London to secure potentially contaminated sites visited by the Russian spy.
Litvinenko
A team of detectives, led by Brian Tarpey arrive in Moscow to interview Lugovoy and Kovtun, now the prime suspects behind Litvinenko's murder.
Litvinenko
With their investigation complete, Timmons' team submit their file to the Crown Prosecution Service, who charge Lugovoy and Kovtun with Litvinenko's murder.
Bamay
A slow TV showcase of the stunning landscapes found in Madi Madi, Dadi Dadi and Nganguruku Country along the waters of the Murrumbidgee River.
Destination Flavour Singapore Bitesize
The best bits of Adam Liaw's travels in Singapore, as he explores its vibrant food scene.
Destination Flavour Singapore Bitesize
The best bits of Adam Liaw's travels in Singapore, as he explores its vibrant food scene.
NHK World English News Morning
English news from Japan's Broadcasting Corporation, NHK, delivering the latest in business, technology, health, environmental and world news.
ANC Philippines The World Tonight
Multi-award winning newscast on ABS-CBN and ANC, The World Tonight delivers the top stories of the day, covering political, economic, and social sectors on both local and global fronts.
DW English News
News and analysis of the top international and European news and current affairs from Berlin, in English.
Al Jazeera News
News via satellite from Al Jazeera Satellite Network, Qatar, in English.
La Vuelta Highlights
Daily highlights from Stage 10 of La Vuelta 2026, as the peloton takes on a 184.5 km route starting in Alcaraz and finishing in Elche de la Sierra.
BBC News At Six
The latest national and international news stories from the BBC News team from London, UK, in English.
France 24 English News
International news and current affairs television from Paris, offering a French perspective on world events, in English.
DD India News Hour
The most recent political, sports, entertainment and socio-economic updates across India and the world from New Delhi, in English.
Plat Du Tour
Guillaume visits a chateau and winery in the south of France owned by the Danish royal family. He shows us how to make three versions of smorrebrod, which are traditional Danish open-faced sandwiches.
What Is the SBS TV Guide?
SBS is a public television network known for delivering a wide variety of multicultural programming, international news, documentaries, feature films, and major sporting events. The SBS TV guide provides a comprehensive overview of daily broadcast schedules, helping viewers find showtimes, discover new series, and plan their daily viewing across the network's channels.
Whether you are looking for today's morning broadcasts, prime-time evening shows, or weekend specials, reviewing updated tv listings ensures you never miss your favorite programs. Program schedules can vary based on local time zones, regional variations, and special live event broadcasts.
About the SBS Network
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) operates as a hybrid funded public national broadcasting service. Established to reflect a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual society, SBS broadcasts content in multiple languages alongside English-language programming.
The network offers several digital channels alongside its primary channel, providing dedicated lineups for foreign-language cinema, news, food, culture, youth content, and indigenous programming. Because the network caters to a national audience across multiple regions, scheduling varies depending on local state time zones and regional television markets.
How to Use the SBS TV Guide
Accessing the TV schedule allows viewers to filter upcoming broadcasts by time, date, and specific SBS channels. Utilizing a structured guide helps organize viewing around live events, premiere dates, and daily news updates.
To navigate the broadcast lineup efficiently:
- Check Today's Schedule: View all programs airing from early morning through late night.
- Browse Tonight's Lineup: Focus on prime-time broadcasts, major drama series, and documentary premieres airing between 6:00 PM and midnight.
- Explore Weekly Listings: Plan ahead by reviewing upcoming shows scheduled for the week.
- Filter by Channel: Switch between the primary SBS channel and secondary digital channels to view specific programming schedules.
Navigating SBS TV Listings & Broadcast Schedules
Modern tv listings do more than display show titles; they offer essential contextual details to enhance your viewing experience. When reviewing the SBS program schedule, viewers can typically find:
Broadcast Times: Start and end times for every scheduled program, including live coverage buffers.
Episode Information: Season numbers, episode titles, and brief synopsis summaries for ongoing series.
Classifications and Ratings: Program advisory ratings ensuring content suitability for families and individual audiences.
Language and Subtitle Details: Notes on foreign-language broadcasts, available closed captions, and subtitling options.
Programming Categories on SBS
SBS features a distinct selection of genres rarely found on commercial networks. The broadcast schedule routinely highlights:
- World News & Current Affairs: In-depth international news bulletins, regional reports, and investigative journalism.
- International & World Movies: Award-winning foreign cinema, indie films, and classic cinema from around the globe.
- Documentaries & History: In-depth series covering global history, cultural explorations, science, and environmental topics.
- Drama & Thrillers: Acclaimed international drama series, foreign-language thrillers, and local original productions.
- Food & Lifestyle: Culinary travelogues, cooking shows celebrating world cuisines, and cultural lifestyle programming.
- Sports Coverage: Live coverage and highlights of major international sporting events, cycling tours, and football tournaments.
How to Use the Schedule Step-by-Step
Finding broadcast details for your favorite shows is straightforward when using the electronic program guide:
- Select your current geographic location or local time zone to ensure accurate broadcast times.
- Choose the date you wish to inspect (Today, Tonight, or a future date).
- Scroll through the chronological timeline to view concurrent programs across all SBS channels.
- Click or tap on any program title to expand episode summaries, classification warnings, and repeat broadcast schedules.
- Note any upcoming repeat airings if you miss a primary evening broadcast.
Viewing Information and Access Methods
Viewers can access SBS programming through several standard distribution platforms:
Free-to-Air Television: Tuned through standard digital television antennas across regional and metropolitan broadcast zones.
On-Demand Streaming: Catch-up services and live television streams available via connected smart TVs, web browsers, mobile devices, and streaming media players.
Pay TV and Cable Providers: Select subscription television systems mirror free-to-air SBS channels within their electronic program guides.
Regional Variations & Time Zones
Television schedules are tied directly to geographic region and local time zones. SBS broadcasts across multiple time zones, which means a program airing at 8:30 PM in one state may air at a different local time in another territory. Daylight saving time changes also impact national broadcast alignment.
Always verify that your local region is correctly selected within the guide to ensure that displayed start times match your regional broadcast feed.
Understanding Program Schedule Changes
While TV schedules are published in advance, broadcast times remain subject to change. Live sports events, extended news bulletins, special breaking coverage, and holiday scheduling can alter planned listings.
Checking the schedule close to airtime provides the most reliable information for live broadcasts and evening program blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBS TV Guide?
The SBS TV guide is a detailed schedule listing all upcoming television programs, broadcast times, episode details, and channel assignments across the SBS network.
What shows are on SBS tonight?
Tonight's SBS lineup typically features prime-time international dramas, world news updates, feature documentaries, and foreign cinema. Check the daily schedule for exact times and program details for your local area.
Does the SBS schedule differ by region?
Yes. Because broadcast times align with regional time zones, program start times can vary depending on your location. Always select your local region when reviewing tv listings.
How far in advance can I check SBS program listings?
Program listings are generally available for up to seven days in advance, allowing viewers to plan their weekly viewing and set reminders for upcoming broadcasts.
Where can I find episode repeat times?
Many programs aired on SBS are repeated during daytime blocks or secondary channel schedules. Individual program details within the TV guide list scheduled repeat airings when available.