Watch This Space was a short-lived Australian children's science fiction television series which ran on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 7 April to 13 June 1982. The show starred Paul Chubb, in his first leading role on a television series, as a red skinned alien named Rufus who arrives on Earth and attempts to live as a human. The alien is helped by a local man, played by co-star Ron Blanchard, who attempts to help him fit in including helping disguise his spaceship as a normal home and later moved in with him as a roommate.
Being largely unaware of Earth culture, the alien would regularly become involved in comical social situations. This was most often as his human friend's expense who, while receiving weekly visitors, continually tries to explain away his odd behavior and the existence of his talking shipboard computer. Other actors who appeared on the series included local bands, performers and celebrity guest stars such as Steve Bisley, Liddy Clark, Jon English, Rebecca Gilling, Tracy Mann and Kr
A fresh look at news and current affairs from inside China going beyond the headlines of trade and politics to examine the challenges and triumphs, the people, the history and the ambition.
Exposing the truths behind the mystery of the Ghost Train Fire at Sydney's iconic Luna Park, Caro Meldrum-Hanna returns for a ground-breaking three-part investigation.
Apocalyptic fire storms, raging floods and the most venomous creatures in the world. We dig deep into the science behind nature's greatest threats, to find ways to stay safe, in Australia and around the world.
Shaun Micallef drank too much in his University days & hasn't touched a drop since. Now his sons are hitting drinking age and it's got him thinking. What kind of national drinking culture are they about to dive into?
Offsiders is an Australian television sports program, that airs live on Sunday mornings at 10:30am on ABC1 and ABC News 24 networks. It began airing in 2005. Like Insiders, its news/politics sister show which airs on ABC1 at 9am on Sunday mornings, the program is hosted by Barrie Cassidy.
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.
Professor Brian Cox and Julia Zemiro will be joined by scientists and personalities to inspire Australia to explore our solar system. Live from Siding Spring Observatory they will tackle astronomy's most intriguing questions.
First Footprints explores the story of how people arrived and thrived on our continent. With startling new archaeological discoveries revealing how the first Australians adapted, migrated, fought and created in dramatically changing environments.
Justine Clarke takes a road trip into the heart of Australian country music, discovering how these musicians capture who we are as a people and a nation.
Witness remote and exotic wonders as you explore the wild, timeless Australia seen by so few. Encounter dazzling wildlife and trek through glorious landscapes like no other on Earth.
Radio star, Gus Worland, is on a mission to break the silence around male suicide. But first, he has to challenge our ideas about what it means to be an Aussie man.
This 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.
Journalist Juanita Nielsen's family pursue the truth about her infamous 1975 disappearance. Revelations about Juanita's almost certain murder and remarkable life go to who killed her, why and how justice was denied.
In this bold new series, each episode is a collection of themed short stories told by the people who lived them. Familiar and not so familiar faces reveal secrets and truths, and intimate family stories are shared.
Filmed over two years across the UK, Europe and the US, this two-part documentary follows 76-year-old retired builder, John Shipton's tireless campaign to save his son, Julian Assange.
Presented by Ian Thorpe, Bullied is a controversial and compelling insight into the issue of bullying that brings victims and their classmates together in an effort to help understand the impacts of bullying and create strategies for change.
Lateline is an Australian television news and current affairs program produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, airing weeknights at 10:30 pm on ABC1. The program has developed a reputation for head-to-head debates on current issues and political interviews. Lateline is followed by its sister programme The Business, which commenced on 14 August 2006. It has been labelled by the influential Crikey magazine as being, "an unmissable current affairs program that almost certainly creates more headlines in the next day's newspapers than any other TV show in the country." During the summer season, an ABC Late News update is shown in place of Lateline.
Following people with neuro-diverse conditions such as autism, OCD & Tourette syndrome as they search for meaningful employment. This uplifting & insightful series draws on science & experts to uncover people's hidden skills.
Australia's food icon, Maggie Beer, leads an ambitious world first social experiment to transform the meals and dining experience at an aged care home.