At today’s upfronts, SBS added additional programming news for SBS Food, SBS World Movies, SBS Viceland and NITV
NITV
Going Places with Ernie Dingo S4
TX: January 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 12 x 1hr / 12 x 30 mins
Australian television legend Ernie Dingo is back for another season of Going Places with Ernie Dingo in 2021. The new season follows Ernie as he explores the most beautifuldestinations that Australia has to offer, one place at a time.
Homeland Story
TX: January 2021 on NITV
An intimate portrait of Donydi, a remote, traditional Indigenous Homeland in North-East Arnhem Land in the far North of Australia. This 90-minute film charts the community’s transition from nomadic life to the digital age, from the 1960’s to the present day. Homeland Story documents their struggle to overcome corrosive government policy andmining interests and the fight to remain on their ancestral land.
Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau
TX: March 2021 on NITV
From Director Sam George, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau is a 90-minute documentary that chronicles the remarkable life and times of the late Eddie Aikau – the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard and ultimately doomed crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hokulea.
Vai
TX: March 2021 on NITV
A portmanteau feature film brought together by nine female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven different Pacific islands. Vai is a 90-minute film that explores the journey of empowerment through culture, from the perspective of one woman’s lifetime.
Strait to the Plate
TX: April 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 5 x 30min
Strait to the Plate unearths a feast of signature Torres Strait Islander culinary delights.The series sets its course, navigating throughout six Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, providing a contemporary snapshot of the people, food and life in the Torres Strait Islands. Set against the turquoise blue sea, host Aaron Fa’aoso explores the tropical region with its white sandy beaches. Strung together with the sounds of island-fused reggae music, the series sets a tranquil tone, easing audiences into a more relaxed pace to transcend them all the way to the beautiful Torres Strait Islands. A Lone Star Company production for SBS. Produced with investment from Screen Queensland.
National Indigenous Music Awards
TX: August 2021 on NITV
The National Indigenous Music Awards (the NIMAs) will return to NITV in 2021, bringing Indigenous music and stories to audiences around Australia.
National Indigenous Fashion Awards
TX: August 2021 on NITV
In its second year, the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (the NIFAs) will return to NITV, providing a platform to celebrate the innovation, diversity and ethical practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and fashion designers.
The Fight Together
TX: Late 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 1 x 75min
In 2012, a group of Indigenous NRL players including Dean Widders, Preston Campbell, Timana Tahu and George Rose came together to develop a pre-game ceremony torespond to New Zealand’s much-loved haka. Led by Dean, the team collaborated to build support for their vision. They set out to persuade the Australian Kangaroos team to perform the dance at the New Zealand and Australian Test in October 2020. The Fight Together explores Dean’s remarkable journey and looks at how it wasn’t football thatgave him his strength; it was his culture. An EQ Media production for SBS. Principal production investment from Screen Australia in association with SBS. Financed with support from Screen NSW.
Incarceration Nation
TX: 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 1 x 90min
Australia was so -called settled by the English with one clear purpose – to create a prison island. Over 200 years later, not much has changed. Incarceration Nation is the tragic story of the continued systemic injustice and oppression of Aboriginal people in the justice system on their own land. The 90 -minute documentary takes audiences across the country to gain insight into systemic racism and the people affected by this national catastrophe. It shows the first-hand devastation, introduces the people trying to make a difference, and interviews some of the nation’s brightest minds. We listen to academics, lawyers and people at the coalface to get this issue to the top of the national agenda. A Bacon Factory Films production for NITV. Principal production investment from Screen Australia in association with NITV. Financed with support from Documentary Australia Foundation with Screen Queensland.
The First Inventors
TX: 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 4 x 60min
The First Inventors, a co-commission currently in development with Network 10, will takeyou on a journey back through time to a community in the midst of developing sophisticated stone tools, art, agriculture, irrigation and much more. In this incredible story of knowledge, resilience and invention, presenter Rob Collins will meet and collaborate with First Nations authorities whose frontline fieldwork is giving us an exciting new insight into ancient Indigenous innovations and discoveries. Developed with the assistance of Screen Territory.
Little J and Big Cuz S3
TX: 2021 on NITV
Number of Episodes: 13 x 12 minutes
NITV’s Logie award-winning children’s animation Little J and Big Cuz is back for a third season in 2021. Miranda Tapsell returns as Little J, alongside Deborah Mailman as Big Cuz and Aaron Fa’aso as Old Dog, as they get caught up in surprising adventures, and find out all about culture, community and country. Little J & Big Cuz Season 3 is a Ned Lander Media production for NITV and ABC Children’s. Major production investment from Screen Australia, in association with NITV. Financed with support from the ABC, with Film Victoria, Screen Tasmania and the Australian Council for Educational Research. International sales by the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.
RETURNING NITV NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS IN 2021
In 2021, our dedicated team of NITV journalists across the country will continue to deliver breaking news, cover big stories and explore the issues that matter most to communities across Australia. NITV’s flagship program The Point is back with hosts Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke joined by key commentators and high-profile personalities each week to discuss all the stories you need to know through a unique Indigenous perspective. Karla Grant returns for another season of Living Black, where she sits down with inspiring and influential people to delve into issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, bringing personal insight to extraordinary stories. Veteran journalist Natalie Ahmat and our team of Indigenous journalists are also back on your screens seven days a week in 2021 with daily editions of NITV News and Friday national wrap program Nula.
RETURNING NITV SPORT IN 2021
Championing young, diverse players and perspectives, Yokayi Footy returns. to NITV in March. Viewers will get their footy fix, be treated to player interviews, and enjoy moving community stories as football and Indigenous culture intersect. Over the Black Dot also returns in March, with an all-Indigenous panel covering NRL highlights alongside special guests, championing Indigenous achievements and having some laughs along the way. After the 50th anniversary of the Koori Knockout was postponed to 2021, the tournament will return to its home on NITV, live in October.
SBS FOOD
Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food
TX: 29 November 2020 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 5 x 25mins
In her debut TV series, travel with restaurateur and Byron Bay farmer Palisa Anderson across Australia as she explores her early food memories of Thailand with some of the country’s most respected chefs and much-loved personalities to discuss and celebrate what connects them across cultures and borders. From her Boon Luck farm in Byron’s lush hinterland and its neighbouring salty enclaves, to the big smoke of Sydney and its best chefs, restaurants and out of town destinations, Palisa shares a very intimate exchange with some of her favourite food industry icons and rising stars in this sumptuous five-part series.
Adam Liaw’s Roadtrip For Good
TX: 2 December 2020 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 4 x 30mins
Small towns are at the heart of regional Australian life. At the beginning of 2020 the worst bushfires Australia had seen in a century devastated many of these areas, but now they are recovering and rebuilding. Adam Liaw is on a road trip to visit some of the most beautiful parts of the country as they spring back to life, to the source of some of the best food Australia has to offer.
Asia Unplated with Diana Chan S2
TX: 28 January 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 10 x 30mins
Diana Chan’s cooking style has been described as modern, authentic, fascinating and true, which really does describe her whole persona fantastically well. This show is an authentic, organic series containing all the elements you’d expect from a high-end food show. More than half a million people and counting have enjoyed Diana’s recipes and her amazing guests from around the region so far. In this next chapter, Diana cooks side-by-side with two amazing co-hosts and chefs – Jerry Mai (Annam, Bia Hoi, Phở Nom) and Kelvin Cheung (Bastian). We join Diana in the studio kitchen with Jerry and Kelvin, and some special guests, as they explore Asian cuisines.
Pacific Island Food Revolution
TX: 30 January 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 12 x 1hr
From the plantation to the table, celebrity chef Robert Oliver is joined by talented cooks from Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, and the Kingdom of Tonga. Each week they’ll face cooking challenges that see them dive into their food heritage as well as creating their own fresh mouth-watering spin. It’s a cooking show like no other – expect volcanic rocks and island humour with a sprinkle of faith and prayer. You’ll get to know the cooks, their families, and their homes.
Gordon Ramsay: Unchartered
TX: 1 February 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 6 x 1hr
Superstar chef Gordon Ramsay takes food as far as it can go in a succession of globe-trotting adventures in this thrilling culinary expedition series. From Peru, Laos, and Morocco to Hawaii, Alaska, and New Zealand, Gordon roars through valleys, dives into oceans, hikes through forests and scales mountains in his relentless pursuit of culinary inspiration. Every ingredient he harvests and dish he tastes inspires a new recipe, created from scratch to represent the heart of that culture. For Gordon, food is the gateway to a culture, and every adventure is a portal into the soul of the people and place.
Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club S1 & S2
TX: 1 February 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: S1 4 x 1hr & S2 6 x 1hr
Jamie and Jimmy track down the recipes that mean the most to their celebrity guests, inspired by some of the profound and special moments in their lives. Jamie recreates these memorable dishes with his guests, and serves them up to a packed café of hungry diners. Join the boys as they hit the road to tackle the food issues that are important to them, and campaign to get people eating better.
Australia’s Food Bowl with Stefano de Pieri TX: May 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 10 x 30mins
Stefano de Pieri’s original show,Gondola on the Murraywas made to unite his memoriesof Veneto with the produce of his newly-adopted region of Mildura – and audiences loved it! Now that he’s been here for thirty years, Stefano has new passions to share and people for us to meet. Where does our produce come from and how can we cook and eat sustainably? Through on-location interviews and cooking segments, the series will discuss food sustainability, the water of the Murray-Darling, Aboriginal land management and agriculture as well as the stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Mildura.
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
TX: 15 March 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 10 x 30mins
In Taste the Nation, award-winning cookbook author, host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi, takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich anddiverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From Indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history – ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be American.
Jamie’s Ultimate Veg
TX: 25 March 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 6 x 1hr
Jamie’s series is a celebration of all things veg – encouraging meat-eaters and vegetarians alike to put vegetables front and centre. Jamie thinks it’s time we stopped thinking of them as side dishes to the meat – veg can steal the show and Jamie wants to show us how. In this series, Jamie’s cooking up a stunning collection of beautifully vibrant, hearty, and healthy veg dishes for us to add to our repertoire. Not only that, he will seek inspiration from around the country and the globe, meeting people who inspire and excite him with new ways to hero vegetables.
Cook Like an Italian with Silvia Colloca S2
TX: 8 April 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 10 x 30mins
Silvia Colloca’s simple, home cooked Italian meals struck a chord with audiences, and in2021 she’s back! In this second instalment, there will be more weekend gatherings for Silvia to cook for, more afternoon lunches with friends, and of course, more of Silvia’s mother, live streaming into the kitchen from Milan, to guide her daughter through some favourite old family recipes.
The Cook Up with Adam Liaw
TX: Early 2021 on SBS and SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 200 x 30mins
Join Adam Liaw every weeknight at 7pm for The Cook Up. In each episode, Adam will be joined by a special guest, and together they cook up a variety of meals, all the while chewing the fat on the best way to deglaze a pan, or whether or not fermented foods are actually good for you. There will be celebrities, culture, food, and fun in a series that will provide everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.
A Girl’s Guide to Hunting, Fishing and Wild Cooking TX: June 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 8 x 30mins
Join Analiese Gregory as she undertakes an aspirational journey challenging herself to get under the skin of the spectacular, pristine, and ruggedly wild island she now calls home. After making her name as an uber chef in some of the world’s best restaurants, Analiese is on a mission to live locally and connect globally. She’s determined to bring some wildness into her life, and to create an authentic Tasmanian food culture from the ground up. A Southern Pictures and Broken Yellow production for SBS.
Mary’s Kitchen Crush
TX: May 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 30 x 30mins
For Mary Berg – MasterChef Canada Season 3 winner – cooking and baking has long been the best way for her to express love to the people in her life. In each episode of Mary’s Kitchen Crush, she demonstrates her culinary skill and creativity with originalrecipes inspired by someone who has made a meaningful impact on her life. The resulting meal acts as an edible love letter for family members and close friends. Each dish is motivated by a story and is always connected back to Mary’s special guest. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, a sports game, or just expressing gratitude for a loved one, Mary’s Kitchen Crush is chock-full of recipes for every occasion.
Plat du Tour S2
TX: Mid 2021 on SBS and SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 2 x 30mins / 21 x 4mins
Renowned French chef Guillaume Brahimi guides us to the heart of France by exploring its wonderful food culture and serving up his ‘Plat du Tour’ each night of the Tour de France. The series features 21 recipes that originate from different regions of France andcorrelate to the different Tour de France stages.
Field Trip with Curtis Stone
TX: August 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 6 x 30mins
Embark on a global culinary adventure with chef Curtis Stone. The series is shot by Curtis’ friend and cinematographer Dave Gorn and follows the team as they travel the world including Curtis’ native Australia. Spanning from Italy and Spain to California. Each episode showcases the journey to one specific region, highlighting the artisans, farmers, wine producers, and topography of the area, while offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the acclaimed chef conducts research for Maude’s menu and award-winning wine program.
Slice with Adam Richman
TX: September 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 13 x 30mins
Adam Richman takes viewers on an around-the-world eating adventure seeking out thegreatest slices of local food and culture. If it’s flat and cooked – you know you crave it – get ready to take a bite of Slice, the half-hour series that travels the world in search of our favourite comfort food. Pizza is the launching point – just one category of more than 160 styles of global flat breads topped with everything from the rock star favourite Italian sauce and sausage, to Armenian lamb and goat cheese and Indian potato naan.
A Middle East Feast with Shane Delia
TX: June 2021 on SBS Food
Number of Episodes: 10 x 30mins
Hosted by award-winning chef, A Middle East Feast with Shane Delia will see Shane draw upon a multitude of cultural influences to recreate the food traditions of his homeland. Shane’s trademark smile and his incredible energy and passion for Middle Eastern cuisine are revealed in this stunning series of simple, rustic and mouth-watering recipes. Presenting dishes created in Shane’s vibrant studio kitchen, each episode will unveil secrets to traditional Middle Eastern delights.
SBS World Movies
The Big Short
TX: January 2021 on SBS World Movies
This biographical comedy-drama directed by Adam McKay, starring Hollywood A-Listers including Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Australia’s Margot Robbie. The film follows four outsiders in the world of high- finance, whopredicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s and decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed. Based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine byMichael Lewis.
Sword Master
TX: February 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: Mandarin
Directed by Derek Yee and starring Lin Gengxin and Peter Ho, Sword Masters follows powerful swordsman is haunted by the destructive impact his deadly talents have on others. Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, he banishes himself to the humble life of a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those disrupting the peace he so desperately craves.
Fist of Fury
TX: February 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese
Martial arts drama starring Bruce Lee. Kung Fu pupil Chen Zhen returns to Shanghai for the funeral of his former teacher. When he discovers that his mentor was in fact murdered, Chen sets out to avenge his death. Directed by Wei Lo, and starring Nora Miao and James Tien.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
TX: March 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: French
The story of a forbidden affair. On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman. Directed by Céline Sciamma, and starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, the film won the Queer Palm at the 2019 Cannes Festival, becoming the first film directed by a woman to win the award.
The Keeper
TX: April 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: English & German
The Keeper is a British-German biographical film starring German actorDavid Krossasthe legendary footballer Bert Trautmann. The film follows his extraordinary love story with a young English woman played by Freya Mavor. Together they overcome prejudice, public hostility, and personal tragedy. Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller.
Cape Fear
TX: May 2021 on SBS World Movies
This legendary psychological crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese tells the story of convicted rapist Max Cady played by Robert De Niro who received the Academy Award for Lead Actor for his portrayal in this film. The story follows his release from prison, and how after serving a 14-year sentence, he goes on to stalk the family of the lawyer who originally defended him. This star-studded classic also features performances by Gregory Peck, Juliette Lewis, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange and Robert Mitchum.
La Belle Epoque
TX: June 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: French
Victor is disillusioned with his life and his marriage, until he gets the chance to go back in time to a moment of his choice – the day he met his true love – 40 years earlier. Starring Daniel Autelli as Victor, the film also features performances by Fanny Ardant and Guillaume Canet, and is written and directed by Nicolas Bedos.
Birdman
TX: July 2021 on SBS World Movies
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Birdman is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. Michael Keaton is joined by a star-studded cast including Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis and more. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, along withBest Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography, from a total of nine nominations at the 72nd Golden Globes.
Dogman
TX: August 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: Italian
Directed by Matteo Garrone, the film is inspired by real events, taking place in an Italian suburb somewhere between metropolis and wild nature. Marcello (Marcello Fonte) – a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of intimidation with Simone (Edoardo Pesce), a former violent boxer who bullies the entire neighbourhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance. Leading actor Marcello Fonte won the award for Best Actor at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival for his portrayal of Marcello in this film.
Destroyer
TX: September 2021 on SBS World Movies
Directed by Karyn Kusama, Destroyer is a neo-noir crime drama that follows a young detective, Erin Bel (Nicole Kidman) and her partner Chris (Sebastian Stan). The two are placed undercover in the California desert to infiltrate a notorious criminal gang, controlled by their dangerously unstable leader Silas (Toby Kebbell), but the operation ends in tragedy. Years later, struggling to maintain a relationship with her daughter and still haunted by her past, she embarks on a mission for redemption and closure when it appears Silas has re-emerged. Nicole Kidman won Best Actress at the Golden Globes as well as the AACTA International Award for her performance in this film.
Fight Club
TX: October 2021 on SBS World Movies
Based on the debut novel by Chuck Palanhiuk about a confused young man (Edward Norton ) in the not-too-distant future. With no family or close friends, he frequentscancer and disease support groups as a way to bond with others, pretending to be terminally ill or feigning various other infirmities to fit in. Sick of his dead end, white bread, white collar corporate career and disgusted with the empty consumer culture that his generation has been doomed to inherit, he and a devious friend Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) create a new club where young men come to relieve their frustrations by beating each other to a pulp. Two rules govern the club – no more than two men per fight and no one is to mention fight club to any outsiders. Reverse- psychology proves its power, as the latter rule instantaneously spreads the news of fight club throughout the underworld sub-culture.
Never Look Away
TX: November 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: German
Inspired by real events and spanning three eras of German history, Never Look Away tells the story of a young art student, Kurt (Tom Schilling) who falls in love with fellow student, Ellie (Paula Beer ). Ellie’s father, Professor Seeband (Sebastian Koch), a famous doctor, is dismayed at his daughter’s choice of boyfriend, and vows to destroy the relationship. What neither of them knows is that their lives are already connected through a terrible crime Seeband committed decades ago.
Sunset
TX: November 2021 on SBS World Movies
Language: Hungarian
1913, Budapest, in the heart of Europe as World War I approaches. The young Irisz Leiter (Juli Jakab) arrives in the Hungarian capital with high hopes to work as a milliner at Leiter, the legendary hat store that once belonged to her late parents, but she is quickly sent away by the new owner – Oszkár Brill (Vlad Ivanov). While preparations are under way at the store to host important, wealthy, royal guests, a man abruptly comes to Irisz, looking for a Kálmán Leiter, who he says is her brother.
Seberg
TX: December 2021 on SBS World Movies
Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart). In the late 1960s, Hoover’s FBI targeted her because of her political andromantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie).
SBS VICELAND
Vinyl Nation
TX: November 2020 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 1 x 90min
The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record collector: younger, both male and female, multicultural. This same revival has made buying music more expensive, benefited established bands over independent artists and muddled the question of whether vinyl sounds better than other formats. Vinyl Nation digs into the crates of the record resurgence in search of truths set in deep wax: Has the return of vinyl made music fandom more inclusive or divided? What does vinyl say about our past here in the present? How has the second life of vinyl changed how we hear music and how we listen to each other?
High School Mums
TX: December 2020 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 2 x 45min
There’s an extraordinary unit attached to one of New Zealand’s biggest regional high schools that takes in young pregnant teens to educate, empower and support them. We meet new mums from Fraser High School’s Teen Pregnancy Unit, He Puaawai, as they take on the biggest learning curve of their life – parenthood whilst achieving their goals in education.
Football, Prince William, and our Mental Health TX: January 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 1 x 60min
Why do some men struggle to talk about their emotions? Prince William wants to change the attitudes around mental health in Britain. Motivated by the high rates of suicide in young men in the United Kingdom, William wants to use football as a way to get men talking and to break the taboo that surrounds mental health. The film follows William as he meets players and fans from grassroots to the elite of the game and openly discusses their mental health challenges. As well as campaigning to change attitudes today, William explores aspects of British history that have helped create the culture of silence around this issue.
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All Time
TX: February 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 3 x 2hr
What makes a great cult movie? The subject has been debated by film fans for ages. What even qualifies as a cult classic, especially when so many of them go on to become bona fide classics with time? This series dives deep into the world of great cult films, with commentary and anecdotes from the great filmmakers and performers who made them. From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski, hosted by Joe Dante, John Waters, Ileana Douglas and Kevin Pollak, and featuring interviews with the likes of Jeff Bridges, Pam Grier, Jeff Goldblum and Rob Reiner.
The Buildings That Fought Hitler
TX: March 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 8 x 50min
The Buildings That Fought Hitler explores the secret world of the General HeadquartersLine. The GHQ Line was a series of structures placed strategically across Britain forming a line of defence against an expected German invasion. Over 26,000 buildings were built or re-enforced – but how many of them actually remain? This series seeks to find out and tell the stories behind these buildings and how the war was being fought on the ground.
American Runestone: A Viking Mystery
TX: March 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 6 x 1hr
Follow actor Peter Stormare’s personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that the Vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, sceptics, and sensationalists.
Patriot Brains
TX: April 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 10 x 1hr
Patriot Brains is a fast-paced comedy quiz show designed to find out once and for all who’s the best – Aussies or Kiwis! Two teams, Australia and New Zealand, made up of three comedians each, with a comedic host keeping them apart. Through a series of rapid-fire questions, we find out who knows the most about their own country.
E-Sports Revolution
TX: May 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 5 x 55min
With huge tournaments, incredible rewards, an economic value of over a billion dollars, and more than 380 million followers around the world, E-sports isn’t just a game – it’s a revolution. E-Sports Revolution is the definitive guide to the world of competitive video gaming and the wider revolution in gaming culture around the globe. From the wonderful world of cosplay to the world cup stadium showdowns, E-Sports Revolution meets the gamers, fans and industry figures at the heart of this movement and explores how E-Sports are turning the world of entertainment as we know it upside down.
RETURNING TO SBS VICELAND
Wellington Paranormal S3
TX: February 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 13 x 30min
Wellington Paranormal sees the return of officers Minogue (Mike Minogue), O’Leary
(Karen O’Leary) and Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu) as they continue investigating all manner of supernatural events on the streets of Aotearoa’s capital city, Wellington. In this police reality ‘mockumentary’ series, the first Paranormal Unit of the Wellington Police looks into cases that defy normal explanation with a typically Kiwi low-key response.
The Casketeers S4
TX: 2021 on SBS VICELAND
Number of Episodes: 8 x 30min
Following the fortunes of Francis and Kaiora Tipene as they head up Tipene Funerals, The Casketeers lifts the lid on this little -explored but vital service, revealing for the firsttime what goes on behind the scenes of a bustling 24-hour, 7-day, year-round business. As well as offering never-before-seen insight into the funeral process, from the initial phone call, through to embalming, dressing, laying in state, services of every shape and form and eventual burial, the series focuses closely on Francis and Kaiora’s relationship. The pair share five sons, a loving relationship, and most importantly a sense of humour.
