Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm, and Saturday, 7pm.
Access News — Melbourne community TV, Channel 31, has excellent coverage of industrial, environmental and community actions throughout Victoria. Access News broadcasts every Monday and Friday at 8pm. Phone (03) 9525 3551 to contact the producers or make a donation.
CATv — Subverting the "one-way media" via CATv's regular Sydney program. CTS Sydney, every Thursday, 10.30pm, CTS UHF 31. Ph Karina at 9557 3223 or John at 9569 4963. Visit the web page at http://www.cat.org.au/catv.
The Mao Years — Using rare archival footage and interviews, this documentary follows the years of Mao's rule, 1949-1976. ABC TV, Monday, May 26, and Tuesday, May 27, 2.30am.
The Brain: Our Universe Within — Screening over five consecutive Monday nights, journey into the depths of our minds with David Suzuki. Episode one deals with the evolution of the human brain. SBS, Monday, May 26, 7.30pm.
The Price We Pay — A documentary that delves into the consequences of the demise of the family farm and the dominance of big business farming. Modern agriculture has been turned into a major industry on a scale unthinkable only a few years ago. This Norwegian program asks if we are prepared for such results of modern farming technology as gene manipulation, hormone treatment of livestock and the overuse of antibiotics. The drive for higher and higher profits may signal the end of traditional agriculture. SBS, Tuesday, May 27, 8pm.
Wild Relations — A nature documentary series with the silly premise that animals "cheat" against each other — engage in practices that somehow can be equated with human vices. ABC TV, Wednesday, May 28, 8pm.
Songlines — Featuring the talents of singer/guitarist Frank Yamma, from central Australia. Also new artists from the Top End and an interview with Ruby Hunter. ABC TV, Wednesday, May 28, 9.30pm.