Chronicles how Australia has changed in the 50 years since the end of World War II in various areas...social life, politics, war, sport, the arts, housing, music, men and women, immigration, crime and disasters.
High adventure, triumph and tragedy as we journey around the world in the wake of one of the greatest explorers of all time - James Cook.
This is the story of Australia and New Zealand at war as never seen before. For the first time, only original colour footage is used to paint a vividly detailed picture of these closely allied nations, from the build up to World War II to the end of the Vietnam conflict. Newly discovered films and home movies along with diary and letter extracts allow viewers a very personal connection with the war experience, both on the battlefield and on the homefront. In colour, that shared history becomes even more intimate and involving. Narrated by Russell Crowe, this powerful and moving three-part series captures the thoughts and feelings of ordinary people caught up in world-shattering events.
In the '70s young westerners travelled the hippie trail to India for free love and to change the world. How have they changed? Reunited through Facebook the Hippies of Goa are returning for a reunion. What impact did their decisions have on their children and what happened to their dream?
Take a road-trip of discovery with the irrepressible Warren Brown - political cartoonist, columnist and history 'tragic' - as he reveals a fascinating mix of national treasures drawn from public and private collections across Australia. In each episode, Warren’s enthusiasm and humour shine a welcome spotlight on the sometimes forgotten gems that are an irreplaceable part of our national story.
THE NEST follows three very different Australian families as they participate in a social experiment to find out how prepared (or unprepared!) they are for living sustainable, independent lives.
THE NEST follows three very different Australian families as they participate in a social experiment, to find out how prepared (or unprepared!) They are for living sustainable, independent lives.
OUR CENTURY is a series of thematic reflections on Australia's journey through the 20th century. Mixing a unique collection of newsreels, official films, media reports and home movies, OUR CENTURY reflects the struggles and triumphs of the last 100 years; a time that saw Australia come of age as a society in the first century to be recorded on film.
Award-winning cartoonist and yarn spinner Warren Brown reveals the emotional lives of Australian Prime Ministers through ten objects they used every day or even adored.