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Australia: An Unofficial History
This 3-part series, presented by screen icon Jacki Weaver, cracks open a forgotten vault of Australian government films - now stored in the National Film and Sound Archive - that unearth a kaleidoscopic vision of Australia in the 1970s. Featuring behind-the-scenes insights from the people who made and featured in these revealing films, the series offers a fun, insightful, and nostalgic exploration of a decade of political and social change when the idea of Australia was completely reimagined and the modern nation we know today came kicking and screaming into existence.
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0Australia: An Unofficial History
This 3-part series, presented by screen icon Jacki Weaver, cracks open a forgotten vault of Australian government films - now stored in the National Film and Sound Archive - that unearth a kaleidoscopic vision of Australia in the 1970s. Featuring behind-the-scenes insights from the people who made and featured in these revealing films, the series offers a fun, insightful, and nostalgic exploration of a decade of political and social change when the idea of Australia was completely reimagined and the modern nation we know today came kicking and screaming into existence.
0The Jury: Death on the Staircase
The gripping true crime event follows a re-enactment of a real manslaughter case, presented word-for-word with actors, before a new jury of 12 everyday Australians. But will they come to the same verdict as the original trial?
0Red Flag: Music's Failed Revolution
Award-winning filmmaker Marc Fennell dives into the bizarre story of an Aussie start-up that promised to revolutionise music as we know it. Instead, it vanished in a $180 million mystery.
0Great Australian Concerts with Diesel
This 12-part series, hosted by Mark Lizotte, aka Diesel, revisits some brilliant Australian rock and pop concerts, exploring the intriguing stories behind them and what specifically made each show so special. By talking to people who were there; band members, tour managers, authors and musicians from other bands, Mark sheds light on the special circumstances that led to each of the concerts featured, becoming such extraordinary, memorable events. Through Mark’s terrific understanding of songwriting, performance and music history, the viewer is transported on a journey of musical discovery. Viewers get to hear recollections from people who were there, including the fascinating behind-the-scenes circumstances that combined to create these exceptional evenings. Each concert is unforgettable and unique due to a distinct set of circumstances, and Mark Lizotte helps us to re-experience these distinctive musical moments with insight and a healthy dose of curiosity, irreverence and wit.
0Four Years Later
Newlyweds Sridevi and Yash's marriage faces an early test when Yash's medical traineeship takes him to Australia for four years, forcing them into a long-distance relationship.
0Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey
Shaun Micallef joins six beloved comedians as they undertake transformative journeys around the world, diving deep into their culture, history and identity
0Ottoman Empire by Train
Professor Alice Roberts takes a train ride that covers 600 years of the Ottoman Empire. Her mission is to learn about this vast empire that started with a dream in the 14th century.
Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye
Acclaimed journalist Ray Martin takes an investigative deep dive into one of Australia's last taboos, death, as he plans his own funeral.
Mayhem! The Secret Lives of the Georgian Kings
The Georgian Kings belong to one of the most dysfunctional royal dynasties in British history. Loved and loathed by the public in equal measure, their scandals, back-stabbings, feuds and betrayals shaped an entire era of British history. This is a true-life Succession for the 18th Century.
0The Hospital: In the Deep End
Three Australian icons take a deep dive into a public hospital's frontline to find out how healthy the country's health system really is.
0Abandoned Railways from Above
Docuseries exploring lost railway lines, each with their own unique history revealing the vibrant industries that were once dotted along their routes and the ingenious engineering involved
Swift Street
When 21-year-old Elsie discovers that her hustler father Robert is being hunted down by a merciless crime boss over a bad debt, she decides to help him, sparking the beginnings of a reconciliation and a dubious reign as partners in crime.
Australia's Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley
Medical journalist and chronic insomnia sufferer Dr Michael Mosley puts his body on the line to trial a world-first Australian sleep treatment program being developed by the Flinders University Sleep Institute.
0Silk Road From Above
An aerial adventure along the world's most famous trade route, with drone visuals and satellite imagery bringing alive the rich history, long-lasting legacy and grandeur of the Silk Road.
0Junior Doctors Down Under
Every year hundreds of junior doctors are lured Down Under to work where they've never worked before: The Emergency Department.
0Meet the Neighbours
Eight Australian households participate in an immersive social experiment, giving up their city lives for a chance to live in the small rural town of Maryborough, Victoria.
0Night Bloomers
An anthology of Australian horror stories from the Korean diaspora about their plight to overcome the evil that lives amongst them.
Erotic Stories
Erotic Stories is a bold and transgressive anthology series exploring sex and intimacy amongst diverse characters not traditionally seen as sexual leads.
0The Mission
Journalist Marc Fennell embarks on a global hunt to piece together one of the biggest and strangest art heists in Australian criminal history.
0Luke Nguyen's India
Luke Nguyen circumnavigates southern India, discovering the sounds, colours and cuisines of the region, meeting local cooks and chefs, who introduce him to the world of Indian cuisine.