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This exciting board sports profile series has lots of personality, giving the world a voyeuristic look into the dream life of the world's top surf, skate, snow and wakeboard athletes. Each week the series profiles Aussie sport stars such as Taj Burrows, Dave Rastovich, Steph Hickey and Mark Occhilupo. In between these profiles, we meet their international 'stable-mates' with extra profiles including Donavan Frankenreiter, Manoa Drollet and Renton Millar. In Featured, cameras keep rolling when the events are over, allowing the viewer to share their experience of exotic travel, what the athletes do to unwind outside of the highs and lows of competition. Not all that glitters is gold and this series hangs tight with our riders as they overcome persons, places and things that challenge them on their pursuit of being the best in their chosen board sports.
Entertainment
rage features two hours of music videos including Australia's latest releases.
Arts
Widely regarded as Australia's greatest living artist, the exuberant 84-year-old John Olsen talks with acclaimed art commentator Betty Churcher about his life's work. Still painting with all his creative energy in his studio in the NSW Southern Highlands, Olsen speaks of the influence of poetry and Spain on his art and his restless love of Sydney Harbour and the Australian bush. Now at the height of his creative powers, Olsen has won many awards including the prestigious Archibald Prize in 2005 for his Self Portrait Janus Faced. As Churcher says, "He is an artist whose lust for life has few parallels in Australian art". John Olsen was born in Newcastle in 1928 and moved to Bondi Beach during such years of his life that he became fascinated by Sydney Harbour and these depictions became a large influence of his work. He now resides in Bowral, southern NSW and continues to create distinctive paintings.
Arts
In this one-hour documentary we celebrate the history of Australian food through the recollections of Australian food legend Margaret Fulton, a pioneer of the Australian kitchen. From the meat and three veg of the 1940's and 50's, to the pasta of the 60's, the fondue of the 70's, the salmon mousse of the 80's, to the generation of Australian chef's that have changed the world's taste buds forever.
Arts
In master storyteller Graeme Murphy's hands, the world's favourite ballet becomes a witty, dramatic and ultimately devastating story of love and betrayal. Filmed at the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra.
Arts
Sunday Lights presents this interview with Australian artist Jeffrey Smart. Smart is regarded as one of Australia's great artists. His unique, almost hyper-realistic pictures have sold for more than a million dollars in private sales, which even he finds quite amazing. As Smart tells Talking Heads, he agonises over each work, and has probably destroyed more paintings than he's sold.
Entertainment
This is a show about advertising, how it works, and how it works on us. Hosted by comedian Wil Anderson with a panel of advertising industry experts including regulars Russel Howcroft of George Patterson Y&R and Todd Sampson of Leo Burnett, this series debates all things advertising.
Children
A collection of children's programs for pre-school ages, hosted by two best mates Jimmy Giggle and Hoot the Owl.
Children
What chance have you got when your dad's a cop, your mum's a frighteningly understanding parent, your brother wets the bed, your best friend's a heavy metal devotee and then you fall in love at 12 and three quarters years old? It can only mean trouble, worry, mega-embarrassment and some wild, wild times. Lockie Leonard, hot surf-rat, and his family have just moved to the most remote town on earth, Angelus. For Lockie this is a TOTAL LIFE DISASTER: no friends, new school and a house that is truly in danger of disappearing into a swamp... but then Lockie spots the one thing that makes it all okay, this weird little town has the best surf he has ever seen.
Through the eyes of Lockie Leonard we view the truly mixed-up, yet very normal life of Lockie, his family and friends.
Children
Taylor believes her life is a shambles. We see it's fun. Mortified taps into the awkward 12 year old within us all. In Mortified, Taylor Fry is confronted by the lot. She's a lively, smart-lipped kid with plenty of courage and attitude, but the truth is she feels as if she doesn't belong. She's an outsider in her own, wacky, family...(and with a father known locally as "The Underpant King" who could blame her?). She's a black sheep at school and a misfit amongst her seemingly perfect neighbours. What's different about Taylor is her flamboyant imagination. Under pressure she retreats into a rich inner world which is played out on the screen in front of us. Animals suddenly talk, Egyptian mummies come to life, her nose grows like Pinocchio's and she takes career advice from St Francis of Assisi. In spite of these wild flights of fantasy, each episode is firmly anchored in reality. Its core is truthful. The disparate characters that make up the Fry family are chaotic and challenging, but the bond between them is never in doubt. The episode storylines are surprising and very funny.
Children
This wonderful children's series My Place, tells the story of one house in south Sydney as told by the generations of children who have lived there over a period of over 220 years. The series opens in 2008 and travels back to pre-1788. Each episode centres around a child with a talent for some kind of trouble, each hiding up the same old fig tree, each with a story to tell.
Children
Two teenagers find each other from opposite sides of the globe, and change each other's lives. By projecting their ideal selves in a virtual world, they get a little closer to reaching their ideals in the real one.
Children
Princess Neri returns to Oceana after a three year visit to Earth. She is accompanied by her loyal protector, Neanda of the Cave Dweller Clan, and her dog-like droid, Micro, a present she received on Earth. On her journey home, Mandrool sends Neri a vision to warn her that the evil Galiel has returned.
Children
Kids join all The Wiggles fun on Australia Network. Watch Sam (Yellow), Murray (Red), Jeff (Purple) and Anthony (Blue) and their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword the friendly Pirate.
Documentary
In culture docs tonight we see the might of one woman from Sierra Leone now living in Tasmania detirmined to help her friends still in a Ghana refugee camp.
Documentary
Presented and narrated by Anthony Field, RSPCA Animal Rescue follows Inspectors and staff of the RSPCA as they rescue, protect and prevent cruelty to the animals of Australia.
Documentary
Australian Story is a collection of half hour documentaries about the lives of everyday yet extraordinary individuals. These people's lives often show us something more about the human condition and the spirit it takes, all of which shed light on the Australian Story.
Documentary
A building is a volume of human history, holding within its pages the stories and secrets of generations past and present. Building 173 in downtown Shanghai has witnessed three quarters of a century of the most dramatic upheaval in modern Chinese history. Its residents tell an intimate tale of how these violent changes have altered the course of their lives.
Documentary
Catalyst is a program that sees science as a dynamic force changing our world. Each week Catalyst will bring a mixture of Australian and international stories. Catalyst brings together an experienced team of specialist science journalists - Dr Graham Phillips, veterinary scientist Dr Jonica Newby, tropical biologist Mark Horstman, medical researcher Dr Maryanne Demasi and palaeontologist Dr Paul Willis.
Documentary
Recently, scientists have made significant progress towards understanding the concept of happiness including what are the keys to real happiness. They have discovered that happiness is not just a fleeting emotion or an inborn quality, but a skill that can be cultivated. The effects of happiness can be seen in our brains, bloodstreams and behaviour and what's more, it's contagious. In Eight Weeks to Happiness, the latest research from the science of happiness is taken for a test drive on suburban streets. Eight ordinary people sign up to a happiness program and are pushed to their emotional and physical limits, discovering that the road to happiness is full of twists and turns. Watch as the journey is tracked over three fascinating episodes.
Documentary
With a nuclear arms race set to escalate the Cold War, Prime Minister Menzies appoints Colonel Charles Spry to take charge of the fledgling Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO. The staunchly anti-communist, fifth-generation soldier recruits new officers to fight a covert war against a cunning enemy. Their primary task is to investigate Australians spying for the Soviets and infiltrate Communist Party branches with undercover agents. From Spry's brazen attempt to influence the 1958 federal election to his controversial investigation into Liberal Prime Minister John Gorton, Spry emerges as an enigmatic master spy who ultimately subverts the very democracy he is charged with protecting.
Documentary
Australian comedian Judith Lucy grew up so heavily Catholic that she wanted to become a nun... By the time she left school, she was a committed atheist. Now she's convinced there must be something in between those two extremes... She just doesn't have a clue what it is. Join her on her quest to discover something to believe in, when Judith Lucy's Spiritual Journey starts.
Documentary
In this science documentary three sisters, young, vibrant and genetically flawed, need to make a decision that could potentially save their lives and yet cuts to the very core of their femininity. Follow their personal journey and life altering decision making process after being diagnosed with the BRCA2 breast cancer gene. It is an intimate discovery through diagnosis and decisions about the future. The film provides information regarding genetics and breast cancer. It also explores the social and ethical implications of owning the knowledge of a genetic pre-disposition to a disease.
Documentary
Tonight's history doc uncovers the intriguing existance of an ancient Roman city in China, Rome: The Lost City of China. Here, some villagers' rusty yellow hair and Caucasian features have intrigued neighbours, historians and not least, the villagers themselves. Some modern scholars believe Li-jien is today's ZhelaiZhai, and that the villagers' ancestors are none other than Rome's missing legionnaires.
Documentary
Forget about war and suffering and discover a different side of Congo. The sapeurs adhere to a subculture of high fashion. They may be surrounded by extreme poverty but as Yves Saint Laurent, President of the Sapeur Association, explains, they're always dressed impeccably in Versace or Prada. Rapper Cheriff Bakala, is working on recording his first album in a country with almost no producers. Meanwhile, wrestler Palmas Ya Ya is relying on voodoo and faith to help him defeat younger, stronger opponents...
Documentary
Beyond the mountains of the Western Himalaya, Sonom an old nomad man, lives with his tribe in one of the most adversed and isolated regions of the planet, but a sudden change in the climate is drying most of the rivers and transforming serveral valleys into deserts. Unable to survive in a traditional way and witnessing the collapse of his own people, Sonam starts a desperate quest to find answers and change their future. A history of faith and sacrifice of a people who are already sufferring the effects of the climate change and the current directions of humanity.
Documentary
With unprecedented access to the NSW Police Academy and police on the beat, Recruits follows the fascinating and often confronting journey, from fresh faced, naive civilian, to hardened, skilled, and assertive constable on the street. To make the grade, the students will undergo a personal transformation greater than any other profession. They soon discover policing is more than a job, it's a calling. Not everybody wants to do it, and not many can.
Documentary
This landmark series tells the story of a civilisation that is older than history - a land of a billion people, 400 languages and 33 million gods. Everything you've heard about India is true - and more. India is poised to become the next superpower and the reasons lie not just in the present but in the past. As the brief heyday of the West comes to a close, the big players in history are coming again - the players whose creativity goes back not merely decades, but thousands of years. The Indians created empires that ruled half the world, empires with unforgettable human stories that left stupendous monuments from the Taj Mahal to the giant temples of South India.
Documentary
John Doyle and Tim Flannery explore Australia's last frontier in an eclectic journey across the top end from Cairns to Broome. As climate change shifts the national focus northward the two men examine the colourful past, present and future of the deep north in their inimitable style.
Documentary
Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past. Taking us to all corners of Australia and the globe are six stories of individuals seeking to find the definitive answer to where they came from. Along the way secrets are uncovered and histories revealed from resistance fighting to murder, from child abandonment to adoption, and from nineteenth century abortion to twentieth century shell shock with each individual discovering that their ancestors form an integral part of not only their own identity, but that of the nation.
Drama
This is the story of the fight that stopped the nation - the 1998 battle for Australia's waterfront. More than just a dispute over reform, it became a campaign for the hearts and minds of all Australians.
Drama
Set in the homicide squad of a large metropolitan city, this is a punchy one hour drama series about murder mystery and a group of young committed cops, focused on justice for the deceased. A shooting on a crowded beach... A siege in Homicide Headquarters... Schoolyard bullying with a fatal turn... Two corpses buried in a student share house... These are just a few of the compelling mysteries facing the team at City Homicide. Callous crimes strike close to home when Duncan (Aaron Pederson) is brutally assaulted, Jennifer (Nadine Garner) is targeted by a killer and Simon (Daniel MacPherson) stares down a tormented gunman. Personal challenges also beset the team as the marriage of Stanley Wolfe (Shane Bourne) crumbles and Matt (Damien Richardson) embarks on a new romance.
Drama
CROWNIES follows five young solicitors fresh out of law school, as they face the pressures and endearing madness of modern single life ‐ in a fast paced workplace that highlights the moral dilemmas and big issues facing an apparently civilized society. In a world that exists solely to see 'wrong‐doers' brought to justice, and where the average age of the solicitors is 27, there is a big divide between these young solicitors and the barristers at the top. Yet they are the initial point of contact with the police, and it is they who do most of the liaising with the victims and the witnesses ‐ and recommend what goes to court. They are committed, idealistic and hard‐working, but their lives away from the office are riddled with aspirations, explorations, fragile relationships and partying.
Drama
The story of John Curtin - a driven and inspirational leader - as he struggles to battle his own personal demons while serving and protecting a country at war.
Drama
Amid the continuing economic crisis, UK oil-executive, Brian Jardine, is sent by Albion Energy's London Board to head up an ailing Australian mining subsidiary (CCR), with strict orders to save it or dump it.
Drama
Killing Time follows the story of Andrew Fraser's rise from small time lawyer to successfully defending the most infamous criminals Australia has ever seen. At the top of his game, Fraser lives the dream. But when his life spirals out of control, he loses everything. Imprisoned for almost five years in maximum security amongst serial killers and psychopaths, Fraser is forced to reflect on where it all went wrong and how he can salvage his shattered reputation.
Drama
In this series the excitement continues as Drovers Run is hit with more shocks and surprises than ever before. After a pregnancy scare, Tess learns that Nick, the love of her life is still alive. Even more thrills are in store as Meg proposes to Terry and the girls face off against a relentless hit-man who has been hired to kill Rob.
Drama
When the HMAS Hammersley loses one of it's beloved crew members while diving during recreation leave, the crew work together to unravel the mystery of how his life was lost.
Drama
Strange things happen when a ghost and a mortal fall in love, and in Spirited series 2 when Henry returns to Suzy and The Elysian, he brings the party with him ... an entire entourage of rowdy ghosts return with Henry and take up residence in Suzy's apartment. Fully aware of the power of Suzy and Henry's connection, this ragtag bunch of weird, wonderful and kindly spirits have come to see for themselves the infamous ghost Henry Mallet and his relationship with a "Live One".
Education/Knowledge
Behind the News is a high-energy, fun way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about current issues and events in their world.
English Learning
English Bites is an informative and entertaining way to improve your knowledge of the English language.
Education/Knowledge
Go Lingo! is an exciting new high energy game show where contestants aged 11 to 12 years-old battle it out during games focusing on spelling, grammar and Australia's Indigenous culture.
Education/Knowledge
Get ready for the rush as the adrenalin pumps through your body in this fast-paced blur of action sports and urban culture. Rush TV will profile the most prolific people in the world of action sports including snowboarding, bmx, skating, surfing and motocross
Education/Knowledge
A youthful science show that explains the science that's all around us. Each week SCOPE explores a different theme to discover the science behind everything. Hosted by CSIRO's zany and energetic scientist, Dr Robert Bell, and joined by a hand-picked team of junior scientists, SCOPE looks at the world from a child's point-of-view. Leading scientists present stories about their research and discoveries in a direct-to-audience style that engages the viewer.
English Learning
Test your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills with the help of this new series from the producers of Nexus and pass your IELTS test with ease!
Education/Knowledge
Go behind the scenes at both the Taronga and Western Plains Zoos to see the adventures of the zoo animals and the work done by the dedicated staff.
Lifestyle
Costa's Garden Odyssey, is a groundbreaking magazine series that takes in the best of old and new approaches to gardening and life. Costa guides us down the organic, holistic, sustainable, water-wise, garden path to a slower, simpler, happier reality.
Lifestyle
Hosted by Poh Ling Yeow, we join her quest to expand her knowledge of food. In Poh's kitchen she is joined by some of Australia's leading chefs and together we explore fresh and exciting new recipes.
Lifestyle
Join The New Inventors hosted by James O'Loghlin in a fascinating search for Australia's most amazing inventions and trend-setting designs.
Lifestyle
Travel Oz offers viewers the ultimate in adventure and discovery. This Australian series showcases Australia's most appealing travel destinations, breathtaking scenery, awesome adventures, unique cultures and amazing wildlife.
News
Michael Rowland and Karina Carvalho host ABC News Breakfast, a morning roundup of news as it breaks and from overnight. For the latest in sport the team are joined by Paul Kennedy and for weather Vanessa O'Hanlon provides comprehensive coverage.
Current Affairs
A series of segments profiling topical genres.
Current Affairs
A weekly analysis of the biggest stories affecting Asia and the Pacific, featuring interviews with key decision-makers from across the region. Asia Pacific Focus is also shown in Australia on ABC1.
Current Affairs
Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world. From major public speeches to intimate bookshop conversations, Big Ideas puts you in the front row.
Current Affairs
Business news from Australia and Asia
News
A weekly round up of all the news in sport with Paul Kennedy.
Current Affairs
Dateline is a multi-award winning international current affairs program, presented by Mark Davis and Yalda Hakim.
Current Affairs
Foreign Correspondent reports on major international issues but it also travels to places where reporters and camera operators are less welcome - investigating stories that governments don't want told.
Current Affairs
Australia Network's Cutting Edge slot presents the best of ABC's Four Corners. Four Corners is investigative journalism at its best.
Current Affairs
Peter Wilkins presents the latest sports news, features and discussion with contributions from the ABC's popular radio and television sporting commentators and leading sports figures.
Current Affairs
Alan Kohler with analysis and comment on the events and issues driving investors, entrepreneurs and big business.
Current Affairs
Hosted by Barrie Cassidy, Insiders is a fast-moving treatment of Australian national affairs with interviews, discussion, and analysis.
Current Affairs
ABC's rural affairs program which has a weekly round up of commodities, rainfall reports and rural stories which reflect life on the land in Australia.
News
The latest news, breaking news and live coverage of events as they happen from Australia's largest broadcast news network. Comprehensive coverage, original reporting, interviews and analysis of the news in Australia and from around the world.
Current Affairs
Australia Network's flagship current affairs program, providing analysis of major news events around the region and the world. Hosted by Jim Middleton, Newsline features interviews, in-depth reports and insights into the issues affecting your world.
Current Affairs
A show for anyone who's serious about sport, Offsiders will provide challenging, insightful, humorous debate about the topic that dominates weekends - sport. Hosted by Barrie Cassidy.
Current Affairs
This weekly interview program is hosted by Jane Hutcheon with contributors from around the world. One Plus One talks to news-makers and news-breakers for the stories behind the news.
Current Affairs
Hosted by Tony Jones, Q&A encourages Australians to engage, form, consider and express opinions on topical issues. The program has introduced a new form of interactive discussion to Australian television audiences and proved that they are keen to watch and engage in lively, wide-ranging and intelligent debates.
Current Affairs
The day's business and finance news, with the latest trends on international share and currency markets, pointing to what Australians can expect in the day ahead.
Current Affairs
A review of the ABC's best international news stories.
News
ABC News 24 weekend breakfast, hosted by Andrew Geoghegan and Miriam Corowa, rounds up the latest news, current affairs and sport as it breaks.
Sport
This program features highlights from the action packed previous week of the Australian Football League.
Sport
Catch all the action from the Australian Football League's 2012 premiership season.
Sport
We bring you highlights from the National Rugby League, sixteen team competition.
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