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| HADITHA: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT This Film cuts through the fog of war to reveal the untold story of what happened in Haditha, Iraq - where twenty-four of the town's residents were killed by U.S. forces, in what many in the media branded "Iraq's My Lai." With accusations swirling that the Marines massacred Iraqi civilian in cold blood, the Haditha incident has led to one of the largest criminal cases against U.S. troops in the Iraqi war. But real questions have emerged about what really happened that day, and who is responsible. Monday 17 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, V, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107122 TTN Research shows 82% of young Australians have "no idea" what they want to do with their careers. Matt takes a look at a new DVD and website, supported by business, which is helping students explore different career options. Plus, more and more we're hearing about genetically modified super foods. With the likelihood we'll see more of them on supermarket shelves in the future, Kate found out some of the pros and cons of GM food. Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.30am Network Ten Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144348 |
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| DICKENS IN AMERICA: NEW YORK - EP 4 OF 10 Miriam arrives in New York where she goes on night patrol with officers of the NYPD; visits Roosevelt Island; makes a surprising discovery at New York Public Library and is incarcerated in New York's notorious 'Tombs'. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.35pm ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667963 A ROOM WITH A VIEW The star-studded and long-awaited remake of EM Forster's classic romance, adapted for television. Timothy Spall (Auf Weidershen Pet, Harry Potter), and his son Rafe Spall (Hot Fuzz, The Chatterley Affair), appear together for the first time alongside Elaine Cassidy, Sinead Cusack, Elizabeth McGovern and an all-star ensemble cast. Sunday 16 November 2008 8.30pm ABC1 Rating: (M) Duration: 95 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=144282 |
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| SCOPE: ANIMAL SENSES We all know that humans have five senses - taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight, which enable us to interact with the world. But what about the animal kingdom? Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out all the science behind animal senses. Saturday 15 November 2008 8.00am Network Ten Rating: (C, HD, WS, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104230 DISCOVERY ATLAS: JAPAN REVEALED Rich in scholarship and majestic in visual beauty, Discovery Atlas is a global initiative by Discovery Communications that helps viewers explore their world and satisfy their natural curiosity. This extraordinary narrative focuses on the rich cultures, geography and natural phenomena of some of the world's oldest and most diverse countries. Tonight, Japan where we meet an apprentice geisha, tuna fisherman, tattoo artist and robot designers, who reveal the Japanese to be masters of the future and guardians of the past. Sunday 16 November 2008 7.30pm Discovery Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144272 HUMPBACKS: FROM FIRE TO ICE Take an extraordinary journey with one of nature's majestic giants of the sea - the humpback whale. Humpbacks from Fire to Ice follows a mother and her calf on their perilous 12 month journey across the Pacific Ocean from Hawaii to Alaska and back again. During this 12 month journey, the calf learns the way of the whales and how to survive in an underwater world ruled by cunning and ruthless predators. Sunday 16 November 2008 7.30pm ABC1 Rating: (G, HD) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144281 NATURALLY AUSTRALIA: THE SIMPSON DESERT - EP 6 OF 8 The Simpson is one of the greatest sand dune deserts in the world. This program looks at how the desert's 1,100 dunes were formed. It also looks at other land types in the desert such as 'Breakaway Country', Gibber Plains and rivers. The program also explores how plants and animals have adapted to the desert. Monday 17 November 2008 10.15am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12663208 CARBON COPS: THE BETTENAY AND FLETCHER FAMILIES - EP 4 OF 6 The Bettenays and Fletchers are a three-generation family living in a massive rental home on Melbourne's suburban fringe. They thought living together would allow them to save money, but their bills are astronomical - they have no idea how much carbon they are producing - and little wonder. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.30am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105256 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105137 OUR ANIMALS: ECHIDNAS This series looks at Australian animals, their physical features, food, home and environment and social groups. Thursday 20 November 2008 10.15am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 5 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12665838 PLANET EARTH: FROM POLE TO POLE - SERIES 1, EP 1 OF 5 Planet Earth is a celebration of our planet, the likes of which has never been seen before. A stunning television experience that combines rare action, unimaginable scale, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures, narrated by David Attenborough. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Thursday 20 November 2008 6.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667899 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668227 |
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| OUR BOYS: FRANK - EP 2 OF 4 This four-part series follows the lives of five teenage students and their teachers at a cash-strapped government school in south-west Sydney, Prime Minister John Howard's old school. Filmed over a school year, it tells the personal stories of today's public education system. This week, the life and dreams of Frank, a 17-year-old migrant from a poor African village. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Monday 17 November 2008 4.00am (early hours) ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12652989 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12654047 THE NEST: EP 1 OF 6 Of the 4.2 million people between the ages of 16-26 living in Australia, nearly two-thirds of them still live at home with their parents. Experts such as demographer Bernard Salt are concerned that this co-dependence between parents and their children will leave both parties emotionally and financially unprepared for their future. The Nest, follows three very different Australian families as they participate in a social experiment, to find out how prepared (or unprepared!) they are for living sustainable, independent futures. Tuesday 18 November 2008 7.35pm SBS Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=143028 SLEEP CLINIC: EP 5 OF 8 Jodie, the frenetic sleeper who has clinicians at Papworth Sleep Clinic fascinated by her nightly imaginings of ponies, snakes and spiders in her bedroom, tries out a drug to quieten her at night and give boyfriend Jim a rest. But it makes her a daytime zombie. Which is worse for a young woman? Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.00pm ABC2 Rating: (PG) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144309 BEING ME: POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY - EP 6 OF 8 This program examines the idea of responsibility and power in relationships and identifies times where power is abused by someone, such as in a bullying situation, and looks at how that can affect us. The program presents a range of strategies, including staying calm, being assertive, helpful thinking and help-seeking to assist young people in managing difficult situations. Thursday 20 November 2008 10.20am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 20 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668005 CATALYST: DON'T DIE YOUNG - THE WHOLE BODY, SERIES 2: EP 8 OF 8 Dr Alice Roberts' intimate tour of the human body continues with this practical guide on how all of our organs work in unison. She (disastrously) attempts to conduct an orchestra, and takes to the treadmill in an exercise challenge at Liverpool University's School of Sport Science. Can regular exercise counterbalance the natural deterioration of our fitness levels as our body ages? Thursday 20 November 2008 8.00pm ABC1 Rating: *Final* Duration: 35 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144297 |
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| DICKENS IN AMERICA: NEW YORK - EP 4 OF 10 Miriam arrives in New York where she goes on night patrol with officers of the NYPD; visits Roosevelt Island; makes a surprising discovery at New York Public Library and is incarcerated in New York's notorious 'Tombs'. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.35pm ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667963 THE FOG OF WAR Sometimes dubbed the "architect" of the Vietnam War or "Mac the Knife", Robert McNamara is shrewd, charismatic and self-assured when explaining the "fog" of ignorance and bogus strategies that surround war and blind the powers that be. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.00pm THe History Channel Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 110 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104729 THE CELTS: EP 1 OF 2 The Celts is a fascinating journey through the history of the Celtic culture, following the trail back to pre-Roman times when the Celts were regarded as the masters of Europe. Often regarded as history's victims, pushed to the edge by the more successful Romans and Anglo-Saxons, the Celts nevertheless continue to occupy hearts and minds centuries after their peak. Sunday 16 November 2008 2.00pm ABC1 Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106428 MOZART, CONSTANZE AND GEORG Constanze, the widow of Mozart, has always been historically regarded with disrespect by music historians, who have described her as a woman with no respect for Mozart's talent. She focused only on the material benefits that he could supply to her and their home, frequently spending large sums on expensive health spas for herself in Germany, while he toiled hard at creating some of the greatest music ever heard. Sunday 16 November 2008 9.55pm ABC2 Rating: (G) Duration: 35 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144306 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?: CAROL VORDERMAN Carol Vorderman is a British television personality best known for her role as long-standing co-presenter of British television game show, Countdown. Carol never knew her Dutch father. She was born in Wales and her father left the family when she was only a few weeks old. Only recently reunited with him, she knows nothing about her Vorderman ancestors. Sunday 16 November 2008 7.30pm SBS Rating: (G) Duration: 65 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144313 RENDEZVOUS WITH DEATH: KENNEDY AND CASTRO: EP 1 OF 2 John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963 was the murder of the century. Over the intervening 40 years, divergent conspiracy theories surrounding the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, have captured the imagination of people the world over. Now, for the first time since the Warren commission presented its findings in 1964, compelling facts supporting a new scenario have been uncovered and are presented in the two-part documentary. Monday 17 November 2008 2.30pm SBS Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667921 THE HOWARD YEARS: CHANGE THE GOVERNMENT, CHANGE THE COUNTRY - EP 1 OF 4 During his 11 years as Prime Minister, John Howard led his government through a decade of monumental upheaval. Throughout it all, he proved himself to be the ultimate political master. Now, The Howard Years goes behind the scenes to present the inside story of the Howard Government and examine the legacy of his time in office. Monday 17 November 2008 8.30pm ABC1 Rating: *New Series* Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144286 TIME TEAM: THE CHEYNE GANG Digs are suggested by a member of the viewing public who knows of an unsolved archaeological mystery. The team then uncovers as much as they can about the archaeology and history of the site in three days. Tuesday 18 November 2008 6.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144290 THE LAST AZTEC: EP 1 OF 2 Early in the 14th century, a city rose from snake-infested waters, built by the Tenocha tribe who came to be known as the Aztecs. Their city was the capital of Mexico - Tenochtitlan, When Hernan Cortes led the Spanish Conquistadors to Mexico in 1519, the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma believed the invaders to be gods, fulfilling the prophecy of the return of the feathered serpent deity, Quetzalcoatl. The long held belief that this prophecy signified the end of the Aztec empire coincided with the arrival of the Spanish. Moctezuma in his confusion, offered gifts from the vast treasure troves of gold, sourced from mines that have now disappeared, but failed to deter the Conquistadors as they made their way to Tenochtitlan. Tuesday 18 November 2008 8.35pm ABC1 Rating: (PG) *New Series* Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144292 AUSTRALIANS: TRUGANINI Truganini has been described as the last Tasmanian Aborigine. Although she witnessed the murder of her family by white settlers, she played a major role in helping the missionary, George Robinson remove Tasmanian Aborigines to Flinders Island. Wednesday 19 November 2008 10.55am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 5 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668065 TRAFALGAR BATTLE SURGEON Celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the triumph of Lord Nelson and the British Fleet over the French, Trafalgar Battle Surgeon is the true story of this famous event, told in the style of Hornblower. Thursday 20 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, A, L, V, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12669461 WOMEN AS BOOTY: THE WEHRMACHT AND PROSTITUTION Documents the fate of women who were abducted and abused by the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Among them were many women from occupied countries, as well as Jewish girls and women. The film illustrates the system of mass recruitment, but also draws attention to the discrimination these women have faced in their own countries, where they have not been rehabilitated to the present day. Thursday 20 November 2008 1.40am (early hours) SBS Rating: (M, A, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107760 AS IT HAPPENED: THE SS - ODESSA, EP 6 OF 6 This final episode features interviews with Nazi hunters Beate Klarsfeld, Ephraim Zuroff and Serge Klarsfeld; former members of the US secret service and army officers William Gowen, James Milano and Wolfgang Robinow and former SS members. Friday 21 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (M, WS, Rpt) *Final* Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=103871 SUMMER OF LOVE This is the story of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district during the summer of 1967, from its utopian beginnings to the chaos, filth and widespread drug use that ultimately signaled the end. Friday 21 November 2008 7.30pm SBS Rating: (PG, D, A, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106614 |
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- EP 2 At the heart of one of the largest hotels in Hong Kong, Alain Ducasse inaugurates the latest restaurant of his Spoon chain. On the eve of the dinner for the media, he has a final tasting of the menu. As for Marc, it is also the ultimate test. He will prepare the cheese souffle requested by Chef Jean-Francois Piege, and will do his best not to disappoint his teacher. For Alexandre, it will be a time for farewells. Brice, his favourite colleague and trainer, will leave to study English abroad. In the kitchen, an important event is under way, as one of the most valuable team members is about to announce his departure. Saturday 15 November 2008 5.30pm SBS Rating: (G) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144311 FOOD SAFARI: MAURITIAN - SERIES 2, EP 13 OF 13 Featuring the best in food the world has to offer, Food Safari is an enticing blend of exotic food with down to earth practicality. Tonight Maeve O'Meara visits Jocelyn Riviere (formerly of Kirketon Dining Room). Tuesday 18 November 2008 3.30pm SBS Rating: (G, WS, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106976 COOKING IN THE DANGER ZONE: VENEZUELA - SERIES 2, EP 3 OF 5 Stefan Gates travels to Venezuela in the midst of a socialist revolution led by President Hugo Chavez. He arrives the day after President Chavez is re-elected and finds a country split down the middle, locked in a battle between rich and poor. Key to this battle is the president's massive redistribution of land and food to the poor, paid for with oil exports. During the trip, Stefan cooks in the slums' soup kitchens, investigates food shortages in subsidised shops, and meets one of the richest men in the country who has been battling with "land invaders" for five years. Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.00pm SBS Rating: (PG) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144319 FEAST GREECE: LEVOS - THE GARDEN OF THE AEGEAN, EP 1 OF 5 A glimpse into the food, culture, history, religion and traditions of Greece. Thursday 20 November 2008 3.30pm SBS Rating: (G) *New Series* Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144321 |
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| MESSAGE STICK: NAISDA DREAMING - EP 1 OF 2 Follows a group of young Indigenous dance students as their classroom is moved from the urban studios of the NAISDA Dance College to the bush and red earth of a remote homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Sunday 16 November 2008 1.30pm ABC1 Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144278 AUSTRALIANS: TRUGANINI Truganini has been described as the last Tasmanian Aborigine. Although she witnessed the murder of her family by white settlers, she played a major role in helping the missionary, George Robinson remove Tasmanian Aborigines to Flinders Island. Wednesday 19 November 2008 10.55am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 5 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668065 |
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| SCOPE: ANIMAL SENSES We all know that humans have five senses - taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight, which enable us to interact with the world. But what about the animal kingdom? Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out all the science behind animal senses. Saturday 15 November 2008 8.00am Network Ten Rating: (C, HD, WS, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104230 NATURALLY AUSTRALIA: THE SIMPSON DESERT - EP 6 OF 8 The Simpson is one of the greatest sand dune deserts in the world. This program looks at how the desert's 1,100 dunes were formed. It also looks at other land types in the desert such as 'Breakaway Country', Gibber Plains and rivers. The program also explores how plants and animals have adapted to the desert. Monday 17 November 2008 10.15am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12663208 FOR THE JUNIORS: CELEBRATIONS - A MONSTER CHRISTMAS, EP 5 OF 5 With only two days to go, Dodly and Flynn are busy making the final preparations for their Christmas celebration. As expected, it's not all smooth sailing for the two monsters, especially when Dodly discovers he has no money left to buy Flynn a present, and they encounter a reluctant turkey. Whilst looking for solutions to their problems, they uncover the history and meaning behind some of the traditions of Christmas. Monday 17 November 2008 10.00am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668086 SCIENCE CLIPS: MAGNETS AND SPRINGS - EP 10 OF 12 This series is designed to stimulate children's interest and active involvement in science. Each episode investigates a particular scientific topic using clips and bright graphic animations. Today's program demonstrates how magnets and springs work, and how they are used in everyday life. Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.25am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 10 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=103949 TTN Research shows 82% of young Australians have "no idea" what they want to do with their careers. Matt takes a look at a new DVD and website, supported by business, which is helping students explore different career options. Plus, more and more we're hearing about genetically modified super foods. With the likelihood we'll see more of them on supermarket shelves in the future, Kate found out some of the pros and cons of GM food. Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.30am Network Ten Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144348 OUR ANIMALS: ECHIDNAS This series looks at Australian animals, their physical features, food, home and environment and social groups. Thursday 20 November 2008 10.15am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 5 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12665838 BEING ME: POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY - EP 6 OF 8 This program examines the idea of responsibility and power in relationships and identifies times where power is abused by someone, such as in a bullying situation, and looks at how that can affect us. The program presents a range of strategies, including staying calm, being assertive, helpful thinking and help-seeking to assist young people in managing difficult situations. Thursday 20 November 2008 10.20am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 20 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668005 MINIBEASTS ENVIRONMENTS: CAVES - EP 1 OF 4 Not only are two cave environments looked at in this program, but also the rainforests outside the wilderness cave and the tourist cave. The progress of experienced caver and entomologist Stefan Eberhard is followed as he progresses into the depths of the wilderness cave and shares his discovery of some of the rare inhabitants. Friday 21 November 2008 10.00am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12660796 |
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| REAL CHINESE: TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT - EP 8 OF 10 The real China is revealed in this series of concise and informative programs. It provides a guide to Chinese lifestyle and language as we meet the people and explore ten aspects of China's culture in detail. Today: What are the best to travel around China - taxi, coach or train? Features the Great Wall of China. Monday 17 November 2008 10.45am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105403 |
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| HADITHA: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT This Film cuts through the fog of war to reveal the untold story of what happened in Haditha, Iraq - where twenty-four of the town's residents were killed by U.S. forces, in what many in the media branded "Iraq's My Lai." With accusations swirling that the Marines massacred Iraqi civilian in cold blood, the Haditha incident has led to one of the largest criminal cases against U.S. troops in the Iraqi war. But real questions have emerged about what really happened that day, and who is responsible. Monday 17 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, V, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107122 DEATH ON THE STAIRCASE: THE AFTERMATH A follow up to Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's acclaimed documentary series, The Staircase, this documentary reports on what happened to the film's leading protagonist, author Michael Peterson, since he was found guilty of murder. In an interview from prison, Peterson speaks on camera for the first time since his trial. Defending attorney, David Rudolf and prosecutor, Jim Hardin offer their thoughts on the trial as well as on the director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. Monday 17 November 2008 12.05am (early hours) SBS Rating: (M, A, WS, Rpt) Duration: 45 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144315 A WELL FOUNDED FEAR Every year, thousands of people flee their homelands to escape war and persecution. The people who make it to Australia end up in detention centres while their claims for asylum are processed. This can take months, if not years and can lead to a sense of profound uncertainty. The Australian Government eventually sends back asylum seekers it doesn't think are refugees, and who can't prove they have "a well-founded fear" for their safety. International law stipulates that people shouldn't be sent to unsafe locations. But like many countries that deport asylum seekers, the Australian Government doesn't monitor what happens to the people they send back - they don't regard it as their responsibility. A Well-Founded Fear follows the work of a small group of committed Australians who have made it their mission to find the asylum seekers Australia has rejected. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (M, A, L, WS) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144320 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144261 |
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| 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece tracing an expedition to the moon, Jupiter and beyond, and imagining the future evolution of humanity. Sunday 16 November 2008 9.35pm SBS Rating: (G, WS, Rpt) Duration: 150 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=12661555 SUNDAY ARTS This week on Sunday Arts the exquisite portraits of painter Sally Ross; Virginia Trioli meets British filmmaker Julien Temple; and the Hobart semi-final of the 2008 Young Performers Award. Sunday 16 November 2008 5.00pm ABC1 Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=144280 THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON This spoof documentary plays on the conspiracy theory that the moon landing in 1969 never took place, but was pre-produced by Stanley Kubrick. The story is told by Kubrick's widow, Christiane, and interviews pieced together with Donald Rumsfeld, Henry Kissinger, the former White House Chief of Staff General Alexander Haig, Richard Nixon's adviser Lawrence Eagleburger and former CIA Director Vernon Walters. They appear to be putting forward the idea that President Richard Nixon asked for fake footage to be shot at the MGM studios in England, with CIA agents acting the parts of the astronauts. All those involved in the scam were sworn to secrecy and given new identities. But Nixon, fearing they would talk, sent the CIA after four collaborators. Monday 17 November 2008 10.50pm SBS Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12652235 TV AROUND THE WORLD: RUSSIA Russian TV's idea of a practical joke is to flatten a brand new car with a tank and record the owner's reaction. Another favourite is to watch punch-ups in the Russian parliament analysed by sports commentators. But Russians also like to watch cultural programs and are turning back to Russian content. Monday 17 November 2008 12.50am (early hours) SBS Rating: (M, L, N) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144316 LOLITA Humbert Humbert is a distinguished man, an English translator of French poetry. He obtains a temporary lectureship at Beardsley College, and is looking for accommodation. He rents a room from Charlotte Haze, a lonely widow who drives him mad with her incessant chatter. But she's also the mother of Dolores, nicknamed Lolita, a fourteen-year-old nymphet. Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.40pm SBS Rating: (M, S, A, Rpt) Duration: 155 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=12661885 PETER AND THE WOLF In 2008, animator Suzie Templeton won an Oscar for 'Best Animated short film' and 'Best TV Special' award for this version of Sergei Prokofiev's 'Peter and The Wolf". Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.00pm ABC1 Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144293 |
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| DAVE CHAPPELLE'S BLOCK PARTY Not since Woodstock has there been a concert with so much love. In the summer of 2004, as an excited crowd of strangers board a bus to Brooklyn in New York, a concert organiser informs them "Big booty people you gotta share with small booty people!" Meanwhile, at an undisclosed venue not far away, comedian Dave Chappelle is greeting musicians such as Jill Scott, The Fugees, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Cody Chestnut and a Marching Band from Central State University, who have all come to perform at his block party. Directed by Michael Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Science of Sleep), Dave Chappelle's Block Party is part documentary, part concert, part who knows what Saturday 15 November 2008 10.00pm SBS Rating: (M, L, S, D) Duration: 105 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144307 MESSAGE STICK: NAISDA DREAMING - EP 1 OF 2 Follows a group of young Indigenous dance students as their classroom is moved from the urban studios of the NAISDA Dance College to the bush and red earth of a remote homeland in northeast Arnhem Land. Sunday 16 November 2008 1.30pm ABC1 Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144278 SUNDAY ARTS This week on Sunday Arts the exquisite portraits of painter Sally Ross; Virginia Trioli meets British filmmaker Julien Temple; and the Hobart semi-final of the 2008 Young Performers Award. Sunday 16 November 2008 5.00pm ABC1 Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=144280 MOZART, CONSTANZE AND GEORG Constanze, the widow of Mozart, has always been historically regarded with disrespect by music historians, who have described her as a woman with no respect for Mozart's talent. She focused only on the material benefits that he could supply to her and their home, frequently spending large sums on expensive health spas for herself in Germany, while he toiled hard at creating some of the greatest music ever heard. Sunday 16 November 2008 9.55pm ABC2 Rating: (G) Duration: 35 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144306 TALKING HEADS: JIM SHARMAN This week on Talking Heads, Peter Thompson talks to renowned theatre director Jim Sharman. Sharman is a visionary showman. Born into the surreal world of travelling sideshows, he soon learnt what held an audience. Later he put that knowledge to good use, with three rock musicals that won huge followings; Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Monday 17 November 2008 6.30pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144284 |
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| THE FOG OF WAR Sometimes dubbed the "architect" of the Vietnam War or "Mac the Knife", Robert McNamara is shrewd, charismatic and self-assured when explaining the "fog" of ignorance and bogus strategies that surround war and blind the powers that be. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.00pm THe History Channel Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 110 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104729 THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON This spoof documentary plays on the conspiracy theory that the moon landing in 1969 never took place, but was pre-produced by Stanley Kubrick. The story is told by Kubrick's widow, Christiane, and interviews pieced together with Donald Rumsfeld, Henry Kissinger, the former White House Chief of Staff General Alexander Haig, Richard Nixon's adviser Lawrence Eagleburger and former CIA Director Vernon Walters. They appear to be putting forward the idea that President Richard Nixon asked for fake footage to be shot at the MGM studios in England, with CIA agents acting the parts of the astronauts. All those involved in the scam were sworn to secrecy and given new identities. But Nixon, fearing they would talk, sent the CIA after four collaborators. Monday 17 November 2008 10.50pm SBS Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12652235 RENDEZVOUS WITH DEATH: KENNEDY AND CASTRO: EP 1 OF 2 John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963 was the murder of the century. Over the intervening 40 years, divergent conspiracy theories surrounding the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, have captured the imagination of people the world over. Now, for the first time since the Warren commission presented its findings in 1964, compelling facts supporting a new scenario have been uncovered and are presented in the two-part documentary. Monday 17 November 2008 2.30pm SBS Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667921 HADITHA: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT This Film cuts through the fog of war to reveal the untold story of what happened in Haditha, Iraq - where twenty-four of the town's residents were killed by U.S. forces, in what many in the media branded "Iraq's My Lai." With accusations swirling that the Marines massacred Iraqi civilian in cold blood, the Haditha incident has led to one of the largest criminal cases against U.S. troops in the Iraqi war. But real questions have emerged about what really happened that day, and who is responsible. Monday 17 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, V, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107122 THE HOWARD YEARS: CHANGE THE GOVERNMENT, CHANGE THE COUNTRY - EP 1 OF 4 During his 11 years as Prime Minister, John Howard led his government through a decade of monumental upheaval. Throughout it all, he proved himself to be the ultimate political master. Now, The Howard Years goes behind the scenes to present the inside story of the Howard Government and examine the legacy of his time in office. Monday 17 November 2008 8.30pm ABC1 Rating: *New Series* Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144286 CUTTING EDGE: PLEASE VOTE FOR ME From Sunday October 7th, SBS Television will screen a series of programs about contemporary democracy that will be shown on 25 television stations around the world. The films were commissioned globally from filmmakers and do not represent a solely European or Western point of view. Wuhan is a city in middle China about the size of London, and it is here that director Weijun Chen conductes an experiment in democracy. Tuesday 18 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105956 HOT DOCS: MANDA BALA Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests and vibrant culture. However, in recent years the country has developed a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala (which means "send a bullet") is a film which connects these seemingly disparate elements to create a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination of the political corruption which exists in Brazil. Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.05pm SBS Rating: (M, V, A, L, WS) Duration: 105 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144318 A WELL FOUNDED FEAR Every year, thousands of people flee their homelands to escape war and persecution. The people who make it to Australia end up in detention centres while their claims for asylum are processed. This can take months, if not years and can lead to a sense of profound uncertainty. The Australian Government eventually sends back asylum seekers it doesn't think are refugees, and who can't prove they have "a well-founded fear" for their safety. International law stipulates that people shouldn't be sent to unsafe locations. But like many countries that deport asylum seekers, the Australian Government doesn't monitor what happens to the people they send back - they don't regard it as their responsibility. A Well-Founded Fear follows the work of a small group of committed Australians who have made it their mission to find the asylum seekers Australia has rejected. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (M, A, L, WS) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144320 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144261 |
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| COMPASS: BISHOP OF THE UNIVERSE Compass profiles an intriguing man of the cloth. Chris Toohey is the Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, a western New South Wales Catholic diocese the size of France and in the grip of deep drought. He is also a highly accomplished amateur astronomer and despite his hectic workload, he devotes a least one night a week to his passion for the stars and planets. He has an impressive collection of telescopes and always has one tucked in the boot of his car when he's travelling. For the Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, religion and astronomy meld perfectly. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144283 |
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| MYTHBUSTERS: CRIMES AND MYTHDEMEANORS - EP 1 OF 2 Grant is the mission controller, in charge of building an assault course armed with the latest Hollywood security devices. Adam, Jamie, Tory and Kari have to work their way through the maze to see if these Hollywood heists are all they are cracked up to be. Grant is given the classic movie scene and a wired diagram that precisely details the course. Saturday 15 November 2008 7.30pm SBS Rating: (G, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=103472 SCOPE: ANIMAL SENSES We all know that humans have five senses - taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight, which enable us to interact with the world. But what about the animal kingdom? Join Dr Rob as he SCOPES out all the science behind animal senses. Saturday 15 November 2008 8.00am Network Ten Rating: (C, HD, WS, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104230 COMPASS: BISHOP OF THE UNIVERSE Compass profiles an intriguing man of the cloth. Chris Toohey is the Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, a western New South Wales Catholic diocese the size of France and in the grip of deep drought. He is also a highly accomplished amateur astronomer and despite his hectic workload, he devotes a least one night a week to his passion for the stars and planets. He has an impressive collection of telescopes and always has one tucked in the boot of his car when he's travelling. For the Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, religion and astronomy meld perfectly. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144283 WHERE'S MY ROBOT? "In three to eight years, we will have a machine with the general intelligence of an average human being....a machine that will be able to read Shakespeare, play office politics and tell a joke. At that point the machine will be able to educate itself at fantastic speed. In a few months it will be at 'genius' level, and in a few months after that its powers will be incalculable." - Professor Marvin Minsky, Artificial Intelligence Expert. This startling promise was made by Professor Minksy in 1970, when he was Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at MIT. Thirty eight years later and the promise of a useful robot is still regularly made by writers, filmmakers and most importantly, by scientists. All this talk about what could be, prompted comedian Danny Wallace to ask: where's my robot?! This documentary follows Danny on his quest to find a robot which can see, walk, talk and think. Sunday 16 November 2008 8.35pm SBS Rating: (G) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144314 A MACHINE TO DIE FOR Perpetual motion has been considered the holy grail of science. A successful perpetual motion machine would alter the entire social and political balance of the world. It has been described as a "machine to kill for". (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Monday 17 November 2008 11.25pm ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12664492 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12664471 OUR EARTH: WEAR AND TEAR - EP 5 OF 7 The forces of sun, wind and water have changed the face of earth just as much as tectonics. Weathering and erosion are driven by gravity, flattening the landscape. They create soil. Deposition starts the process of forming sedimentary rock. Monday 17 November 2008 10.30am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668280 SCIENCE CLIPS: MAGNETS AND SPRINGS - EP 10 OF 12 This series is designed to stimulate children's interest and active involvement in science. Each episode investigates a particular scientific topic using clips and bright graphic animations. Today's program demonstrates how magnets and springs work, and how they are used in everyday life. Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.25am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 10 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=103949 CARBON COPS: THE BETTENAY AND FLETCHER FAMILIES - EP 4 OF 6 The Bettenays and Fletchers are a three-generation family living in a massive rental home on Melbourne's suburban fringe. They thought living together would allow them to save money, but their bills are astronomical - they have no idea how much carbon they are producing - and little wonder. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.30am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105256 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105137 SLEEK GEEKS: BOYS AND GIRLS - EP 3 OF 6 Guest reporter Yumi Stynes hits the streets with a bizarre looking MRI scan to see whether people can identify the image. It's an MRI of sexual intercourse, and as the Geeks show, Leonardo da Vinci created a surprisingly accurate lithograph of the same after conducting his anatomical studies. The moment of conception is magically brought to life as we see a moving image of the same scan. Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.00am ABC1 Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106682 TIME TEAM: THE CHEYNE GANG Digs are suggested by a member of the viewing public who knows of an unsolved archaeological mystery. The team then uncovers as much as they can about the archaeology and history of the site in three days. Tuesday 18 November 2008 6.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144290 IS YOUR HOUSE KILLING YOU?: THE KEMPLER FAMILY - EP 2 OF 7 Ilana Kempler redesigned her stylish, two-story villa in Melbourne, but, despite her efforts to keep it immaculate, she discovers the ducted air conditioning re-circulates polluted air throughout the house triggering her asthma and leaving the rest of the family with sore, dry throats. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Wednesday 19 November 2008 5.30pm SBS Rating: (G, WS, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106114 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106119 THE NEW INVENTORS Hosted by the effervescent James O'Loghlin, The New Inventors highlights the brightest new inventions in Australia. Tonight's show features new ideas on how to stop emergency equipment going down with the boat, make safer credit card transactions and make thin walls soundproof. Deciding the winner of these three inventions are agricultural scientist Chris Russell; designer and inventor Sally Dominguez; and futurist and author Mark Pesce. Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.00pm ABC1 Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/tvguide/tv.php?RecordId=144295 SLEEP CLINIC: EP 5 OF 8 Jodie, the frenetic sleeper who has clinicians at Papworth Sleep Clinic fascinated by her nightly imaginings of ponies, snakes and spiders in her bedroom, tries out a drug to quieten her at night and give boyfriend Jim a rest. But it makes her a daytime zombie. Which is worse for a young woman? Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.00pm ABC2 Rating: (PG) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144309 PLANET EARTH: FROM POLE TO POLE - SERIES 1, EP 1 OF 5 Planet Earth is a celebration of our planet, the likes of which has never been seen before. A stunning television experience that combines rare action, unimaginable scale, impossible locations and intimate moments with our planet's best-loved, wildest and most elusive creatures, narrated by David Attenborough. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Thursday 20 November 2008 6.05pm ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12667899 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668227 CATALYST: DON'T DIE YOUNG - THE WHOLE BODY, SERIES 2: EP 8 OF 8 Dr Alice Roberts' intimate tour of the human body continues with this practical guide on how all of our organs work in unison. She (disastrously) attempts to conduct an orchestra, and takes to the treadmill in an exercise challenge at Liverpool University's School of Sport Science. Can regular exercise counterbalance the natural deterioration of our fitness levels as our body ages? Thursday 20 November 2008 8.00pm ABC1 Rating: *Final* Duration: 35 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144297 THE DREAM LIFE OF RATS Today our brains are no longer off limits to science. Neuroscientists strive to understand our deepest emotions, develop drugs to erase unwanted memories and ponder the possibilities of controlling the human mind from afar. This great leap forward into the mystery of the brain has been made possible thanks to this intelligent rodent, the rat. As animal models, they are at the forefront of neuroscience and its desire to crack the neural code of our behaviour. Friday 21 November 2008 2.25pm SBS Rating: (M, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107019 HUMAN VERSION 2.0 It is predicted that by 2029 computer intelligence will equal the power of the human brain. Some believe this will revolutionise humanity - we will be able to download our minds to computers extending our lives indefinitely. Others fear this will lead to oblivion by giving rise to ultra intelligent machines. Human Version 2.0 hears from the scientific prophets who claim we are on the verge of creating a new type of human. A human 2.0. Friday 21 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, L, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107314 |
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| DAVE CHAPPELLE'S BLOCK PARTY Not since Woodstock has there been a concert with so much love. In the summer of 2004, as an excited crowd of strangers board a bus to Brooklyn in New York, a concert organiser informs them "Big booty people you gotta share with small booty people!" Meanwhile, at an undisclosed venue not far away, comedian Dave Chappelle is greeting musicians such as Jill Scott, The Fugees, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Cody Chestnut and a Marching Band from Central State University, who have all come to perform at his block party. Directed by Michael Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Science of Sleep), Dave Chappelle's Block Party is part documentary, part concert, part who knows what Saturday 15 November 2008 10.00pm SBS Rating: (M, L, S, D) Duration: 105 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144307 THE FOG OF WAR Sometimes dubbed the "architect" of the Vietnam War or "Mac the Knife", Robert McNamara is shrewd, charismatic and self-assured when explaining the "fog" of ignorance and bogus strategies that surround war and blind the powers that be. Sunday 16 November 2008 10.00pm THe History Channel Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 110 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=104729 DISCOVERY ATLAS: JAPAN REVEALED Rich in scholarship and majestic in visual beauty, Discovery Atlas is a global initiative by Discovery Communications that helps viewers explore their world and satisfy their natural curiosity. This extraordinary narrative focuses on the rich cultures, geography and natural phenomena of some of the world's oldest and most diverse countries. Tonight, Japan where we meet an apprentice geisha, tuna fisherman, tattoo artist and robot designers, who reveal the Japanese to be masters of the future and guardians of the past. Sunday 16 November 2008 7.30pm Discovery Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144272 WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?: CAROL VORDERMAN Carol Vorderman is a British television personality best known for her role as long-standing co-presenter of British television game show, Countdown. Carol never knew her Dutch father. She was born in Wales and her father left the family when she was only a few weeks old. Only recently reunited with him, she knows nothing about her Vorderman ancestors. Sunday 16 November 2008 7.30pm SBS Rating: (G) Duration: 65 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144313 WHERE'S MY ROBOT? "In three to eight years, we will have a machine with the general intelligence of an average human being....a machine that will be able to read Shakespeare, play office politics and tell a joke. At that point the machine will be able to educate itself at fantastic speed. In a few months it will be at 'genius' level, and in a few months after that its powers will be incalculable." - Professor Marvin Minsky, Artificial Intelligence Expert. This startling promise was made by Professor Minksy in 1970, when he was Professor of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at MIT. Thirty eight years later and the promise of a useful robot is still regularly made by writers, filmmakers and most importantly, by scientists. All this talk about what could be, prompted comedian Danny Wallace to ask: where's my robot?! This documentary follows Danny on his quest to find a robot which can see, walk, talk and think. Sunday 16 November 2008 8.35pm SBS Rating: (G) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144314 OUR BOYS: FRANK - EP 2 OF 4 This four-part series follows the lives of five teenage students and their teachers at a cash-strapped government school in south-west Sydney, Prime Minister John Howard's old school. Filmed over a school year, it tells the personal stories of today's public education system. This week, the life and dreams of Frank, a 17-year-old migrant from a poor African village. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Monday 17 November 2008 4.00am (early hours) ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12652989 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12654047 REAL CHINESE: TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT - EP 8 OF 10 The real China is revealed in this series of concise and informative programs. It provides a guide to Chinese lifestyle and language as we meet the people and explore ten aspects of China's culture in detail. Today: What are the best to travel around China - taxi, coach or train? Features the Great Wall of China. Monday 17 November 2008 10.45am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 15 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105403 HADITHA: THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT This Film cuts through the fog of war to reveal the untold story of what happened in Haditha, Iraq - where twenty-four of the town's residents were killed by U.S. forces, in what many in the media branded "Iraq's My Lai." With accusations swirling that the Marines massacred Iraqi civilian in cold blood, the Haditha incident has led to one of the largest criminal cases against U.S. troops in the Iraqi war. But real questions have emerged about what really happened that day, and who is responsible. Monday 17 November 2008 1.30pm SBS Rating: (M, V, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=107122 TALKING HEADS: JIM SHARMAN This week on Talking Heads, Peter Thompson talks to renowned theatre director Jim Sharman. Sharman is a visionary showman. Born into the surreal world of travelling sideshows, he soon learnt what held an audience. Later he put that knowledge to good use, with three rock musicals that won huge followings; Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Monday 17 November 2008 6.30pm ABC1 Rating: (G) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144284 THE HOWARD YEARS: CHANGE THE GOVERNMENT, CHANGE THE COUNTRY - EP 1 OF 4 During his 11 years as Prime Minister, John Howard led his government through a decade of monumental upheaval. Throughout it all, he proved himself to be the ultimate political master. Now, The Howard Years goes behind the scenes to present the inside story of the Howard Government and examine the legacy of his time in office. Monday 17 November 2008 8.30pm ABC1 Rating: *New Series* Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144286 ENOUGH ROPE WITH ANDREW DENTON: STUART APPLEBY AND DR PHILLIP ZIMBARDO Andrew chats to one of Australia's greatest ever golfers, Stuart Appleby. Plus leading psychologist, Dr Phillip Zimbardo, originator of the famous Stanford Prison Experiment discusses what makes good people turn evil. Monday 17 November 2008 9.35pm ABC1 Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144287 THE HACK HALF HOUR: SEX AND SIN - EP 9 OF 10 What role does faith play in your sex life? For most religions, sex is something that's reserved for straight married couples but how is it that something that can feel so good be so bad? Obviously for some people these beliefs have deep spiritual meaning while for others they can cause angst and guilt. So why do these ancient teachings still hold such sway in modern society? Monday 17 November 2008 8.30pm ABC2 Rating: (M) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144308 DEATH ON THE STAIRCASE: THE AFTERMATH A follow up to Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's acclaimed documentary series, The Staircase, this documentary reports on what happened to the film's leading protagonist, author Michael Peterson, since he was found guilty of murder. In an interview from prison, Peterson speaks on camera for the first time since his trial. Defending attorney, David Rudolf and prosecutor, Jim Hardin offer their thoughts on the trial as well as on the director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. Monday 17 November 2008 12.05am (early hours) SBS Rating: (M, A, WS, Rpt) Duration: 45 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144315 TV AROUND THE WORLD: RUSSIA Russian TV's idea of a practical joke is to flatten a brand new car with a tank and record the owner's reaction. Another favourite is to watch punch-ups in the Russian parliament analysed by sports commentators. But Russians also like to watch cultural programs and are turning back to Russian content. Monday 17 November 2008 12.50am (early hours) SBS Rating: (M, L, N) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144316 LOUIS THEROUX AND THE SWINGERS Louis visits a sub culture of middle-class couples in Southern California who embrace all the core values of America except one - monogamy. They call themselves 'members of the lifestyle', or swingers. Gary and Margaret run a regular swing party out of their suburban home and invite Louis along if he can bring a date. So Louis places a newspaper ad for a single woman into swinging and responses are soon flooding in! Monday 17 November 2008 11.00pm Seven Network Rating: (MA, S, A, L) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144337 THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE: DISCOVERING AUSTRALIA'S ABORIGINAL HISTORY - EP 1 OF 3 The aim of this program is to encourage students to appreciate the different ways people view and present history, and to increase their awareness of the contribution of Aboriginal history to the wider Australian Community. Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.35am ABC1 Rating: (Rpt) Duration: 25 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12663579 CARBON COPS: THE BETTENAY AND FLETCHER FAMILIES - EP 4 OF 6 The Bettenays and Fletchers are a three-generation family living in a massive rental home on Melbourne's suburban fringe. They thought living together would allow them to save money, but their bills are astronomical - they have no idea how much carbon they are producing - and little wonder. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Tuesday 18 November 2008 11.30am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105256 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105137 CUTTING EDGE: PLEASE VOTE FOR ME From Sunday October 7th, SBS Television will screen a series of programs about contemporary democracy that will be shown on 25 television stations around the world. The films were commissioned globally from filmmakers and do not represent a solely European or Western point of view. Wuhan is a city in middle China about the size of London, and it is here that director Weijun Chen conductes an experiment in democracy. Tuesday 18 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=105956 THE NEST: EP 1 OF 6 Of the 4.2 million people between the ages of 16-26 living in Australia, nearly two-thirds of them still live at home with their parents. Experts such as demographer Bernard Salt are concerned that this co-dependence between parents and their children will leave both parties emotionally and financially unprepared for their future. The Nest, follows three very different Australian families as they participate in a social experiment, to find out how prepared (or unprepared!) they are for living sustainable, independent futures. Tuesday 18 November 2008 7.35pm SBS Rating: (PG, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=143028 NAVY DIVERS: OUT WITH A BANG - EP 4 OF 4 In the final episode of Navy Divers the men of basic clearance divers course number 67 are deployed to a remote tropical island off the Queensland coast where they must complete the final 'demolitions' phase of their training. It's the part of their course they've been waiting for. They have thirty tonnes of high explosives, artillery shells and bombs, and three weeks to blow it all up. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Tuesday 18 November 2008 8.00pm ABC1 Rating: (PG) *Final* Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144291 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144256 THE LAST AZTEC: EP 1 OF 2 Early in the 14th century, a city rose from snake-infested waters, built by the Tenocha tribe who came to be known as the Aztecs. Their city was the capital of Mexico - Tenochtitlan, When Hernan Cortes led the Spanish Conquistadors to Mexico in 1519, the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma believed the invaders to be gods, fulfilling the prophecy of the return of the feathered serpent deity, Quetzalcoatl. The long held belief that this prophecy signified the end of the Aztec empire coincided with the arrival of the Spanish. Moctezuma in his confusion, offered gifts from the vast treasure troves of gold, sourced from mines that have now disappeared, but failed to deter the Conquistadors as they made their way to Tenochtitlan. Tuesday 18 November 2008 8.35pm ABC1 Rating: (PG) *New Series* Duration: 55 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144292 HOT DOCS: MANDA BALA Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests and vibrant culture. However, in recent years the country has developed a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala (which means "send a bullet") is a film which connects these seemingly disparate elements to create a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination of the political corruption which exists in Brazil. Tuesday 18 November 2008 10.05pm SBS Rating: (M, V, A, L, WS) Duration: 105 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144318 AUSTRALIANS: TRUGANINI Truganini has been described as the last Tasmanian Aborigine. Although she witnessed the murder of her family by white settlers, she played a major role in helping the missionary, George Robinson remove Tasmanian Aborigines to Flinders Island. Wednesday 19 November 2008 10.55am ABC1 Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 5 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12668065 FAKES: EP 1 OF 2 Fakes is the human story of the fastest rising crime of our times, worth billions of dollars a year. A generation ago some of the world's top brands were outsourced to the East to take advantage of cheap labour. Now it is payback time as counterfeited goods, produced in industrial quantities, are flooding the western markets. Nothing is safe, with everything from toothpaste to toys and mobile phones to car parts being counterfeited. And lives are being put at risk as even prescription medicines are being faked. In Nigeria, as much as 40 per cent of drugs in circulation are counterfeit, and record quantities have now been detected in the UK. The series travels to China, Nigeria and Thailand to meet the fakers, and the men and women risking their lives to take them on Wednesday 19 November 2008 9.30pm ABC2 Rating: *New Series* Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144310 COOKING IN THE DANGER ZONE: VENEZUELA - SERIES 2, EP 3 OF 5 Stefan Gates travels to Venezuela in the midst of a socialist revolution led by President Hugo Chavez. He arrives the day after President Chavez is re-elected and finds a country split down the middle, locked in a battle between rich and poor. Key to this battle is the president's massive redistribution of land and food to the poor, paid for with oil exports. During the trip, Stefan cooks in the slums' soup kitchens, investigates food shortages in subsidised shops, and meets one of the richest men in the country who has been battling with "land invaders" for five years. Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.00pm SBS Rating: (PG) Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144319 A WELL FOUNDED FEAR Every year, thousands of people flee their homelands to escape war and persecution. The people who make it to Australia end up in detention centres while their claims for asylum are processed. This can take months, if not years and can lead to a sense of profound uncertainty. The Australian Government eventually sends back asylum seekers it doesn't think are refugees, and who can't prove they have "a well-founded fear" for their safety. International law stipulates that people shouldn't be sent to unsafe locations. But like many countries that deport asylum seekers, the Australian Government doesn't monitor what happens to the people they send back - they don't regard it as their responsibility. A Well-Founded Fear follows the work of a small group of committed Australians who have made it their mission to find the asylum seekers Australia has rejected. (STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE) Wednesday 19 November 2008 8.30pm SBS Rating: (M, A, L, WS) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144320 Study Guide: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144261 NURSE MAGGIE Maggie Sister has had a tough life. From the death of her father as a small child, through two failed marriages, a stint in a mental institution and the contraction of lung cancer, she has always had to struggle. Despite all of this, she has emerged from the debris of her past to find fulfilment and happiness in herself through the work she does in India. Thursday 20 November 2008 2.25pm SBS Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12669280 HAIRTALES Hair is one powerful collection of follicles. Throughout history, it has divided and united, led to self-imposed exile and raised others to god-like status. Hair is synonymous with iconic beauty, sexuality and stardom. But what does hair mean to the mere mortal? This is a film full of unlikely stories. There's Lance the ex-gothic Mortician; Esther the Canadian hair academic; Gilly the farm girl turned bikini waxer and Margaret the myopic hair artist to name a few. Hairtales is an anecdotal mix of eclectic memories, dreams lost and inner selves found. Thursday 20 November 2008 9.30pm ABC1 Rating: (M) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144298 FEAST GREECE: LEVOS - THE GARDEN OF THE AEGEAN, EP 1 OF 5 A glimpse into the food, culture, history, religion and traditions of Greece. Thursday 20 November 2008 3.30pm SBS Rating: (G) *New Series* Duration: 30 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144321 SUMMER OF LOVE This is the story of San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district during the summer of 1967, from its utopian beginnings to the chaos, filth and widespread drug use that ultimately signaled the end. Friday 21 November 2008 7.30pm SBS Rating: (PG, D, A, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106614 SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE: MIDGE URE - EP 7 OF 8 An insightful, thought-provoking music series looking at a number of musicians' lives, work and influences. Presented by Sarah Cawood. Friday 21 November 2008 10.00pm ABC2 Rating: (G) Duration: 25 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=144324 |
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| THE HORSES OF THE LOUVRE There are over sixty artworks on display at the Louvre Museum - sculptures, bas-reliefs, vessels, decorative objects, paintings and drawings - dating from 3000 BC to the 19th century, that tell the story of the long association between man and horse. Saturday 15 November 2008 3.30pm SBS Rating: (G, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12669316 US ART IN THE 21ST CENTURY: MEMORY - SEASON 3, EP 2 OF 4 Whether critical, irreverent, or introspective, the artists in Memory delve into personal memory and the past, transforming them in their work. The artists wrestle with complex topics such as the veracity of history, the nature of interpretation, subjective versus objective truth, and the ways in which objects and images from the past embody cultural memory. Saturday 15 November 2008 2.25pm SBS Rating: (PG, WS, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=106015 THE PRIVATE LIFE OF A MASTERPIECE: DANCE AT THE MOULIN DE LA GALETTE This five-part series reveals the fascinating stories of the creation, politics and social legacies of five renowned pieces of art. This week, Renoir's masterpiece Dance at The Moulin De La Galette. Sunday 16 November 2008 6.05pm Ovation Rating: (G, Rpt) Duration: 60 mins More: http://www.enhancetv.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=12669196 ART MUSEUMS OF THE WORLD: BELVEDERE'S OESTERREICHISCHE GALERIE - KLIMT'S LOVE, EP 5 OF 13 A high-definition series which introduces the major art collections of famous museums around the world. Sunday 16 November 2008 4.30pm ABC1 Rating: (G, HD) Duration: 30 mins More: | |||||||||
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