Space, sex and Canadian comedy on SBS VICELAND this June

We travel to North Korea, outer space and into the minds of artists, explore sexual fantasies and get our laugh on, this month on SBS VICELAND.

Source: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.

The Orville

Set 400 years in the future, this comedy sci-fi hybrid from creator and star Seth McFarlane follows the adventures of the USS Orville, an exploratory ship in Earth’s interstellar fleet. Facing cosmic challenges from without and within, this motley crew of space explorers will boldly go where no comedic drama has gone before. Season 3 kicks off with the Orville crew dealing with the interpersonal aftermath of the battle against the Kaylon. Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson and Scott Grimes also star. We love this show.

Season 3 of The Orville premieres at 8.30pm on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand on Friday 3 June. Episodes air weekly. Dive in now. (Seasons 1 and 2 are also streaming at SBS On Demand.)

My First Threesome

This UK documentary follows a group of first timers indulging in what is, according to the film, ‘one of our most popular sexual desires’ – having a threesome. Going outside their comfort zone will bring its own challenges, but as one participant points out, societal "shame and guilt isn’t what it used to be". We also hear from people who’ve had one and answer some FAQs: How do you find people to do it with? What’s it like seeing your partner enjoying sex with someone else? What’s the etiquette when it’s over – do you leave or stick around for a cuppa?

My First Threesome premieres at 9.55pm, Friday 3 June on SBS VICELAND. Catch up at SBS On Demand.

The Artist’s View

In this music documentary series, bands and solo artists including Sting, AC/DC, Queen, Metallica, A-ha and U2 talk about their iconic music videos and how they came about. In this episode, A-ha’s Magne Furuholmen talks about the inception of the videos for ‘Take On Me’ and ‘The Sun Always Shines on TV’. Furuholmen shares, "We were hopelessly behind. [The music video as an artform] wasn’t a big part of our psyche as a band." Director Steve Barron changed all that and ended up making many of A-ha’s now iconic music videos.

The Artist’s View: A-ha premieres at 9.25pm, Saturday 4 June on SBS VICELAND. This episode and 13 others in the series, ranging from Fatboy Slim to Queen and U2, are now streaming at SBS On Demand.

Kim’s Convenience

Umma, Appa and Janet Kim in ‘Kim’s Convenience’. Source: Thunderbird Entertainment

Canada has given us some of our favourite sitcoms, stand-up comedians and comedic actors. Kim’s Convenience introduces us to some more. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Jean Yoon star as Appa (Dad) and Umma (Mum) Kim, who run a convenience store in suburban Toronto. Appa is proud all his hard work has paid off and his now grown children, Jung (Simu Liu) and Janet (Andrea Bang), can access a better life. He is dedicated to Kim’s Convenience, their ‘Mom and Pop’ store, and dishes out wisdom with his customers’ purchases. Umma is all about her family and the church, and meddles in such affairs as seeking out a nice Christian Korean boyfriend for the disinterested Janet. The thorn in the family’s side is the estrangement of Jung and Appa. The ensemble cast has great chemistry, and keep the laughs coming through the dramas of their everyday working lives.

Kim’s Convenience premieres at 9.25pm, Monday 6 June on SBS VICELAND, with a double episode. Episodes will be available at SBS On Demand for a limited time after they air. 

Shoresy

‘Shoresy’. Source: Distributor

A spin-off from Canadian comedy sensation Letterkenny, new six-part series Shoresy centres on fan favourite, the foulmouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving Shoresy (Jared Keeso). When our man joins the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organisation, he is desperate to see the team survive, and aims high: he wants to win every single game. Yep, that’s realistic. Hilarity ensues as the toothless team members go for gold.

Shoresy premieres at 9.35pm, Wednesday 8 June on SBS VICELAND. The full series has also arrived at SBS On Demand:

Playing Frisbee In North Korea

‘Playing Frisbee In North Korea’. Source: Distributor

This eye-opening film from American director Savanna Washington goes beyond the political to explore the impact of this restrictive nation on its people. Partly filmed in North Korea (and boasting an excellent title), the documentary talks to refugees, long-time aid workers and scholars about daily life for the general population in a country where complaints about the way things are can have dire consequences. This is an authentic, on-the-ground perspective on the struggles and humanity of a people where many are closed off from the rest of the world. 

Playing Frisbee In North Korea premieres at 8.30pm, Thursday 9 June on SBS VICELAND. The documentary is also available at SBS On Demand (also available with Korean subtitles). 

Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies

Are we alone in the universe? Ever lurking in our shadow, it’s a question English actor and UFO enthusiast Craig Charles (Red Dwarf, Coronation Street) chases answers to in this docu-series. By his side and seeking ‘extraordinary evidence’ to match some extraordinary sightings is renowned astrophysicist Sarah Cruddas. The pair delve into a famous major UFO sighting in each episode, as they ask: are the unexplained aerial phenomena prowling our skies extra-terrestrial?

Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies premieres at 8.30pm, Tuesday 21 June on SBS VICELAND. Episodes air weekly. The full 10-part season is now streaming at SBS On Demand. 

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Taskmaster – season 10

Premiering Monday 6 June at 8.30pm, this popular game show/quiz show/participation-in-odd-and-hilarious-scenarios-to-complete-a-specific-task show, is back for season 10. Hosted by British comedian Greg Davies, his guests are just as funny as him, and right up for whatever bizarreness comes their way.  

Season 10 episodes of Taskmaster air weekly at 8.30pm from Monday 6 June on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

The UnXplained with William Shatner – season 1, part B

As with many shows interrupted by you know what, we are happy to welcome part B of season 1 of UnXplained with William Shatner, a continued exploration into the inexplicable mysteries that fill our fascinating world.

Episodes 10­–18 of The UnXplained with William Shatner air weekly at 8.30pm from Sunday 19 June on SBS VICELAND. Catch up at SBS On Demand.

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