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In complete disagreement (2004)
Margaret and David disagree about a new Irish-British co-production called Evelyn, directed by Australian Bruce Beresford. [read more]
‘E’s a Les Darcy’ (1922)
Each in his own way, Skinny Smith (Dinks Paterson) and Spud Murphy (John Cosgrove) prepare for their boxing match. On a hillside above Woolloomooloo, Spud proposes marriage to Sally (Yvonne Pavis), who replies that she isn’t yet ready 'fer double ... [read more]
Repo men (1971)
Kevin (John Duigan) meets a TV repairman (Peter Cummins), who offers him a way to earn some money. Kevin has to keep defaulters talking at their front door as his mate repossesses various electrical goods via the back door. Kevin ... [read more]
‘Big sister make money for family’ (2007)
Crystal (Emma Lung) is interviewed after her rescue. Agent Mollica (Damien Richardson) tries to be sympathetic, but these federal policemen remind her of the men she has seen as a prostitute. Crystal tells them her real name and how she ... [read more]
‘I won’t let you go!’ (1978)
Laura (Susannah Fowle) and Evelyn (Hilary Ryan) make up after a big fight. Evelyn takes Laura into her bed and comforts her. Next day, Laura interrogates her friend about seeing the headmistress, Mrs Gurley (Sheila Helpmann). She confronts Evelyn about ... [read more]
‘This strange and fascinating people’ (1986)
Presenter Duranga Manika (Michelle Torres) describes her fascination with white people and their customs and explains how she spent six months living with a ‘typical white family’ (Tony Barry, Cecily Polson, Kelan Angel, Margeurita Haynes). She also asks members of ... [read more]
‘I only want to announce’ (1997)
Zelda (Nadine Garner) applies for work at 'Radio Visually Impaired’. Her request to work as an announcer, even in a voluntary capacity, is rejected. Later, Robert (Matthew Dyktynski) and Zelda share their mutual admiration for the novel Catch 22. A ... [read more]
‘A genuine relationship’ (2008)
Narrator Rachel Perkins and interviewees Emeritus Scholar Inga Clendinnen and Associate Professor James Kohen impart the story of a cross-cultural relationship between Lieutenant Dawes and Aboriginal woman, Patyegarang. Readings of Dawes’s diaries reveal their conversations. [read more]
‘I am not prepared to learn how to kill’ (1990)
The consequences of Will’s (Tamblyn Lord) moral position are hard for him and for his family. His mother, Elizabeth Barnes (Penne Hackforth-Jones), is presented with a white feather by a neighbour Mrs Wilkes (Eve Godly) accusing Will of being a ... [read more]
Being polite to a platypus (1977)
The kangaroo introduces Dot to Mr and Mrs Platypus, who are difficult to be polite to, because they are easy to offend. Mr Platypus (voiced by Spike Milligan) gives Dot a history lesson. Mrs Platypus (June Salter) corrects her pronunciation ... [read more]
‘Are you a father?’ (2008)
Group convenor Paul (Paul Gleeson) asks newcomer Anthony (William Zappa), an advertising executive, if he is a father. Anthony has difficulty answering. He suddenly breaks down and says that his daughter died in a road accident and that the vehicle ... [read more]
A victimless crime (2006)
A man cruises St Kilda’s streets in his car at night, and talks about his experiences visiting prostitutes. Sex worker Gillian talks about what it’s like being a prostitute. The police patrol St Kilda and pick up Gillian on suspicion ... [read more]
Chris ‘Crusher’ Nichols (1993)
Journalist Chris 'Crusher’ Nichols went to jail for four months for 'contempt of court’ after refusing to reveal his information source. Nichols is regarded as one of Australia’s more aggressive journalists, earning his nickname when a woman crushed his foot ... [read more]
Training on Sydney Harbour (1916)
Australian Middleweight Champion Les Darcy trains beside the waters of Sydney Harbour. He begins by jumping rope, then wrestles with a sparring partner before putting on boxing gloves and training with mentor Dave Smith. [read more]
Lookin’ for a fight? (2004)
Urged on by his ever optimistic alter ego (Sean Ohlendorf), the not-so-brave Fergus (Sean Ohlendorf) rescues asthmatic Lambert (Michael Harrison) from local bully Richmond (Marcus Costello) and his mate Declan (Steven Bahnsen). Saved by a wheelie bin, Fergus escapes in ... [read more]
‘I’m a practising Catholic’ (1972)
Sonia (Lynn Rainbow) discovers why she will always be ‘the other woman’ to Gordon (Joe James), a married man; his wife (Shirley Cameron) won’t divorce him because of her Catholicism. [read more]
‘A really big pearl’ (1937)
Concert pianist Daubenny Carshott (Lloyd Hughes) plays for the woman he loves, London society beauty Stella Raff (Elaine Hamill). He has already made up his mind to give up performing, but Stella unsettles him with comments about his music. They ... [read more]
‘You’ve got to tell him’ (1987)
Asta (Deborra–Lee Furness) is confronted by Danny (David Franklin). Lizzie (Simone Buchanan) pleads for her boyfriend, Andrew (Douglas Walker), to tell her father, Tim (Tony Barry), the truth about her sexual assault. Lizzie’s grandmother, Norma (Margaret Ford), asks Asta to ... [read more]
Ready to kill (1982)
‘Turkey shoot’ participant Jennifer (Carmen Duncan) shows off her hunting rifle to fellow guest Tito (Michael Petrovich). As government secretary Mallory (Noel Ferrier) watches, prison boss Charles Thatcher (Michael Craig) offers his opinion on the merits of Jennifer’s weapon. [read more]
‘What does it all mean?’ (1978)
Mark (Bryan Brown) and Danny (Linden Wilkinson) discuss the meaning of life. Mark says he isn’t happy unless he has something to worry about. In flashback, Mark stops to listen to a public speaker (Elaine Hudson) who talks about faith. [read more]
