Television Programs of Interest (Sat 12th June to Fri 18th June 2010)

• LIVING WITH THE FUTURE: EP 4 OF 6

Davis visits Tilty Barn, a complex of agricultural barns transformed by minimalist architect John Pawson. The U-shaped complex respects the character of the structure and has three wings, two are residential spaces dedicated to the human family members and one is the sleeping quarters of the family horse Klein. The minimalist interior features walls and low partitions in pure white, concrete floors, stone fittings, seamless stainless kitchen bench and many other clean-line designs.
Saturday 12 June 2010 4.00pm (Eastern States only)
SBS ONE Rating: GCC WS Rpt
Duration: 35 mins

• TIM MARLOW MEETS MIKE LEIGH

Art historian Marlow chats to the director about his passion for art and his favourite artists.
Saturday 12 June 2010 3.30pm (Eastern States, SA & NT)
SBS ONE Rating: GWS Rpt
Duration: 30 mins

• JMW TURNER

A documentary of the life of the great English landscape artist, J.M.W. Turner.
Saturday 12 June 2010 2.30pm
SBS ONE Rating: PGWS
Duration: 60 mins

• SADNESS

Photographer William Yang explores his own Chinese family history and the wider ‘family’ of the gay community.

Saturday 12 June 2010 11.55pm

ABC2 Rating: MCC Rpt

Duration: 65 mins

• ART NATION

Fenella Kernebone hosts a special episode from China to coincide with Victoria Week at the Shanghai World Expo, a major architectural and cultural showcase for Australia and the world.
Sunday 13 June 2010 5.30pm
ABC1 CC
Duration: 30 mins

• 1000 JOURNALS

A thousand blank journals are sent out all over the world in mid 2000 by a San Francisco artist, known as Someguy. He was seeking the answer to the question, what happens to our creativity as we grow older? He stamped inside the books: 'This is an experiment and you are part of it. Add anything you like, then pass it on.' The journals are passed from hand to hand throughout the world, collecting stories, pictures and collages. They are slices of the lives they touch. One came back filled in September 2003. Where are the other 999?
Sunday 13 June 2010 7.30pm
ABC2 Rating: PGCC
Duration: 90 mins

• THE NEW INVENTORS

Hosted by James O'Loghlin, The New Inventors tonight will prove that Aussie inventors love sport as much as the rest of us, with three brand new inventions designed to help us along the path to glory in some of Australia's most popular sports.
Wednesday 16 June 2010 8.00pm
ABC1 CC
Duration: 30 mins

• DESIGN FOR LIFE: EP 3 OF 6

With two more students sent home, including a very surprised Nebil, and Mike winning a reprieve, the eight remaining students are beginning to feel the pressure.
Wednesday 16 June 2010 8.30pm
ABC2 CC
Duration: 60 mins

• THE GRUEN TRANSFER: SERIES 3 - EP 1 OF 12

Wil Anderson returns after touring the world with his sell-out show Wilful Misconduct, appearing on Chelsea Lately on the E! network and tweeting his way to a Gold Logie nomination. Joining him will be regulars Todd Sampson, Russel Howcroft, Jane Caro, Matt Eastwood, Dan Gregory, Dee Madigan, Bridget Taylor, Bram Williams, Rowan Dean and Carolyn Miller. Wednesday 16 June 2010 9.00pm
ABC1 Rating: *Series Return*CC
Duration: 30 mins

• GRAND DESIGNS REVISITED - LES GETS

British couple Nicky and James Dobree are turning a traditional 300-year-old farmhouse in Les Gets, France, into an exceptionally luxurious eight bedroom chalet - the ultimate in alpine glamour.
Thursday 17 June 2010 6.05pm
ABC1 CC
Duration: 55 mins