SBS has revealed its plans for 2022 which includes a lineup of new Australian drama, as well as exclusive rights to international content.
This year the broadcaster will air six new Australian dramas, including Safe Home, as well as four new Digital Originals.
SBS also has the exclusive rights to commission the Australian version of world-wide hit Alone and Jess Hill returns with a documentary on consent with Yes, No, Maybe.
“SBS in 2022 is natively multilingual, digital-first, truly innovative, and trusted by a growing audience,” says SBS managing director James Taylor.
“Come to us on any platform and you’ll find stories that give a voice to communities otherwise unheard, perspectives that break down barriers, entertainment and sporting moments that unite us, news that Australians turn to, and programs that are capturing the hearts and minds of people around the world.
“At SBS, we want to ensure that everyone in our sector can participate with equal opportunity to succeed, and we have expanded our commitment to on-screen and off-screen inclusion through new commissioning guidelines and targets we’re sharing today - the most ambitious, nuanced and comprehensive commitment in our industry.”
In addition to the drama content, all 64 games of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be live and exclusive to SBS.
On SBS Food, 200 more episodes of The Cook Up with Adam Liaw will be produced, as well as new shows with Dan Hong and Guillaume Brahimi.
“2022 is set to be another enormous year for SBS, packed full of world class content,” says SBS acting director of television and online content Chris Irvine.
“We are a home for all Australians, and the true diversity of Australia needs to be celebrated and reflected both on our screens and behind the camera. Examining issues central to our Charter, we continue to uncover what it means to be Australian today.”
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