7 episodes

The ABC Of - Season 2

First aired May 16, 2023Season 2

Browse all 7 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Julia Gillard

NR
May 16, 202330 min

An interview series, hosted by David Wenham, in which prominent Australians revisit their pasts through moments drawn from the vast ABC Archives. David chats to Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

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Episode 2

Ian Chappell

NR
May 23, 202330 min

David Wenham travels backwards in time with the man who came to define Australian cricket, Ian Chappell. For the first time, Ian discusses his recent stroke and how it has changed this next stage of his life.

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Episode 3

Miranda Tapsell

NR
May 30, 202330 min

David Wenham looks at the life of Miranda Tapsell - actor, filmmaker and a leader of the new generation of First Nations' creatives. She opens up about motherhood and the power of Play School - it will give you goosebumps.

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Episode 4

Jack Thompson

NR
Jun 6, 202329 min

David Wenham tracks back through the ABC Archival life of Jack Thompson, arguably our first movie star. This moving interview will surprise anyone who thinks they know this giant of Australian screen.

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Episode 5

Wendy Harmer

NR
Jun 13, 202329 min

David Wenham sits down with the grande dame of Australian comedy, Wendy Harmer. She's been smashing stereotypes since The Gillies Report and The Big Gig, but how she's healed after childhood trauma is her true success.

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Episode 6

Greig Pickhaver

NR
Jun 20, 202329 min

David Wenham talks to Greig Pickhaver, who for decades has defined and defiled the Australian character with his alter ego HG Nelson. Greig speaks openly about being unable to read and the enduring partnership of Roy and HG.

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Episode 7

Germaine Greer

NR
Jun 27, 202330 min

David Wenham takes controversial world-renowned feminist Germaine Greer on a journey through her ABC Archival life. In this rare and open interview, she shows sides of herself viewers will not have seen before.