Abc Tv TV Series - Page 17
Dynasty
1970
The Great Acceleration
2020
star 7This remarkable science-history series investigates the blistering pace of human endeavour in space exploration, computing, energy, resources, Earth science and our understanding of the evolution of life itself.Scales of Justice
1983
Scales of Justice
1983
Scales of Justice is a three-part Australian drama miniseries, made in 1983 by director Michael Jenkins. It was one of the most controversial Australian mini-series ever produced, examining corruption in all levels of law enforcement.You Can't Ask That
2016
star 7.5Breaking down stereotypes and offering genuine insight into the lives of people who live with labels. The series gives an unmediated platform to some of the most misunderstood or marginalised people in our country: short statured, wheelchair users, transgender, Muslims, ex-prisoners, fat, Indigenous, sex workers, terminally ill, and people in polyamorous relationships.Sweet and Sour
1984
star 6.5Sweet and Sour was an Australian television series that screened on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1984. It was created by Tim Gooding and Johanna Pigott and was produced internally for the ABC by Jan Chapman. The main storyline of the series followed the efforts of a fictional band, The Takeaways, to break into the Sydney music scene. "The Takeaways have so far eluded commercial success. However, negotiations are presently underway for the band to sell their story to a prominent TV station, and really clean up."Folau
2023
Folau
2023
This two-part documentary is the much-anticipated story of one of Australia's most gifted and controversial athletes, and how a social media post landed him at the heart of our culture wars.Making Child Prodigies
2018
Follow five extraordinarily talented Australian children and their families as we take an intimate and candid look at their lives at a pivotal time in their careers and ask, what does it take to be a child prodigy?The Pool
2019
The Pool
2019
Pools are a defining part of our national identity. Evoking deep nostalgia and childhood memories, this two-part documentary takes a look at the Australian identity through the prism of the pool.House of Gods
2024
star 6.5House of Gods follows the lives of an ambitious Iraqi Australian family grappling with newfound power and privilege when their charismatic patriarch is elected head cleric of their local mosque.The Human Revolution
2022
star 8The story of our species has been re-written by stunning discoveries of human remains, art and artefacts analysed by sophisticated dating, genetic and microscopic imaging techniques.Paper Giants: Magazine Wars
2013
The battle between Nene King, editor of Woman's Day, and Dulcie Boling, editor of New Idea, from the rival Packer and Murdoch empires, to make their publication the number one seller in Australia.The Business
2006
The Business
2006
The Business is a late night half hour business news television programme on ABC1 & ABC News 24 in Australia. The program is presented by ABC business journalist Ticky Fullerton and currently broadcasts four nights a week Monday to Thursday at 20:30 AEST on ABC News 24 and approximately 23:00h AEST on ABC1, immediately after Lateline. On Friday night Lateline devotes a section of the program to business issues, including a discussion between host Emma Alberici and ABC economics correspondent Stephen Long. The program format involves a wrap up of the domestic market movements of the day, feature stories on business news events and usually at least one interview per night with a representative of a prominent business, usually featured in one of the stories that night. The programme also features crosses to London and US stock exchanges for overseas market news and analysis.Reporters include Neal Woolrich, Brigid Glanville, the Producer is Ruth Dexter and the Executive Producer is Tim Palmer. Relief presenters inclDouble the Fist
2004
star 7Double the Fist is an Australian satirical television show which airs on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It follows the misadventures of four men and their pursuit of "fistworthiness": host Steve Foxx, and his three offsiders; Rod Foxx, Mephisto, and The Womp. The series has also been broadcast in the UK, Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Brazil.Classic Countdown
2017
star 8.5Classic Countdown celebrates one of the most loved programs ever produced and broadcast by the ABC, spanning 13 years from 1974-1987, providing the soundtrack to an entire generation of Australians.Magda's Big National Health Check
2022
Magda Szubanski embarks on an immersive and personal journey to discover what health looks like in Australia today, revealing major health challenges facing our society and how we can work together to improve our chances of a healthy life.Lift Off
1992
Lift Off
1992
Lift Off was an Australian educational television series that was broadcast on ABC Television from 1992 until the series ended in 1995. Each episode featured a live action storyline about a group of young children, and the problems they encountered with growing up, their parents, and various other social issues. Episodes would also feature segments of short animation, puppetry and documentary segments, as well as various songs, stories, and word games. Aimed at 3 to 8 year olds based on the ideas of Harvard University development psychologist Howard Gardner. The series was linked with the school curricula through the Curriculum Corporation of Australia. The different episodes used stories and locations to explore subjects such as jealousy, loneliness and anger.The Killing Season
2015
The Killing Season
2015
A comprehensive cast of the main players provides an enthralling account of one of the most turbulent periods of Australian political history. For the first time, Kevin Rudd gives his full account of the period and relives in vivid detail the events of losing the Prime Ministership. Julia Gillard is forthright with her recollections and analysis and doesn't spare her colleagues.David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema
2017
Revered critic David Stratton tells the glorious story of Australian cinema, focusing in on the films that capture the nation’s true nature with candour, emotion and humour.I Was Actually There
2024
I Was Actually There
2024
From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.
