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Blood + Thunder: The Sound of Alberts
2015
star 8This two-part documentary looks back to the '60s and '70s and charts how Australia got its own rock 'n' roll sound thanks to the life-long bond between music company Albert Productions and The Youngs.The Adventures of Sam
1997
star 3.6The Adventures of Sam is an animated Australian children's TV series that aired in 1997. Set in the 1850s, it followed a boy named Sam Donahue as he had adventures around the world while trying to find his brother. The show is well known for its theme music by Nerida Tyson-Chew which was nominated for several awards.Jessica
2004
star 5.6Set in the Australian outback at the turn of the twentieth century, this family based drama follows a young woman who is unjustly institutionalised.Back to Nature
2021
Back to Nature
2021
A journey through the Australian landscape and the unique stories of the land, deepening our connection with nature.The Bite
1996
star 10The Bites is a 1996 mini series about an Australian adventurer who moves to Asia with his new wife. The series was a departure of pace for Hugo Weaving, the star. It was shot 21 September to 30 November 1995.Hiding
2015
star 5In order to survive, Lincoln Swift must take his family into witness protection and give evidence against his former employer, vicious crime boss Nils Vandenberg. With new names and fresh identities, the Swifts are ripped from their Gold Coast home and dumped in Western Sydney. But dislocation puts immense pressure on everyone in the family.Megafauna: What Killed Australia's Giants?
2024
Australia was once home to a group of extraordinary animals known as Megafauna. What became of them has been debated for over a century, but now a team of scientists are re-opening this Palaeolithic cold case.Revelation
2020
star 7.2In a world television first, Revelation takes cameras into the criminal trials of notorious Catholic priests accused of sex crimes against children. Through a series of extraordinary interviews filmed during the trials, Revelation uncovers the secret lives and motivations of some of the most reviled men of modern times. How does a man of God become a predator of children? Revelation culminates in the Vatican with the story of a high ranking Cardinal accused of abusing boys in an orphanage in Australia. Across three compelling episodes Revelation presents the deepest portrayal of the culture and system that protected perpetrators of heinous crimes against children.Feral TV
1996
Feral TV
1996
After exploring the sewers following the destruction of their homes, the Ferals discover a cable to a TV station, and start their own TV show with the name "Feral TV".Frontier
1997
Frontier
1997
A comprehensive account of Australia's hundred and fifty year land war, following the invasion of the colonisers.Silent No More
2019
Silent No More
2019
A revelatory series exploring how #MeToo is changing Australia. Tracey Spicer speaks to ordinary Australians who bravely share their experiences and looks at how the system must be reformed.The War That Changed Us
2014
star 6The epic story of Australia and the First World War is revealed through the lives of five Australians and their transformative journeys through conflict on the battlefront and on the home front.Lawrence Leung's Unbelievable
2011
Lawrence Leung's Unbelievable is a six-part Australian television comedy series, starring and primarily written by Melbourne comedian Lawrence Leung and produced by Unbelievable Productions. In each episode, Leung—a self-confessed sceptic—investigates a type of paranormal phenomenon such as psychics, ghosts, UFOs, magic and psychological manipulation. In the final episode, Leung conducts an elaborate experiment to attempt to turn a sceptic into a believer in the paranormal.The Cut
2009
The Cut
2009
The Cut delves into the sometimes murky world of Telford Sports Management run by rogue sports agent Bill Telford, and his hapless son Andrew.Beyond the Towers
2021
star 89/11 changed the world. This compelling four-part special tracks the US-led response to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and Washington D.C – and the subsequent unravelling of the Middle East. Beyond the Towers traces the US quest for vengeance directed against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan and against the extreme Islamist Taliban government which had protected them. Over time the Afghanistan campaign evolved into what US President George W. Bush called a global ‘war on terror’. Many Muslims regarded ‘the war on terror’ as a western ‘crusade’ against the Islamic religion and fought back accordingly.Road to Now
2020
Road to Now
2020
The world has changed profoundly in the past 30 years. From the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, to now, with new walls going up in Europe and the U.S. This series explores how we went from hope to our uncertain present.Countdown to Glory
2019
Countdown to Glory
2019
With exclusive access to Sammy J's Government Coach as he prepares for the biggest match of his career, Countdown to Glory will replace The Killing Season as the definitive Australian political documentary for a generation.The Alien Years
1988
star 9The Alien Years is a three-part miniseries that first aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on 19 April 1988. It was directed by Donald Crombie and written by Peter Yeldham. It stars Victoria Longley, John Hargreaves and Academy Award-winner, Christoph Waltz. Yeldham later adapted his screenplay into a novel of the same name.Queerstralia
2023
star 5Join award-winning comedian and professional lesbian Zoe Coombs Marr, as we wipe away the straightwashing and reveal the untold and frankly fascinating Queer history of Australia.The Way We Wore
2023
The Way We Wore
2023
A vibrant exploration of Australian fashion, The Way We Wore uncovers the cultural and historical significance of fashion, revealing how the clothes we wear can give intimate and surprising insights into how the country has evolved.
