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‘Who do I live with now?’ (1997)

Bojan (Kristof Kaczmarek) quits his remote job with the Hydro-Electric Commission to live with daughter Sonja (Rosie Flanagan) in Hobart. Bojan takes her to a dilapidated house he calls a ‘wog flat.’ [read more]

‘No wonder mama left you’ (1997)

Sonja Buloh (Kerry Fox) confronts her alcoholic father Bojan (Kristof Kaczmarek). Upset with him for not responding to news of her pregnancy, Sonja lashes out at Bojan. [read more]

Paul Keating multiple choice (1989)

Host Wendy Harmer interviews an audience member about then prime minister Bob Hawke’s resolution to clean up the language of politicians in parliament. [read more]

Body awareness program (1989)

Glynn Nicholas performs a physical comedy sketch. [read more]

‘I can see lawnmowers’ (1985)

In the year 1770, Captain James Cook (Rob Sitch) and Joseph Banks (Michael Veitch) approach Australia on their ship. They imagine the future of the country as they decide whether to land. [read more]

The Surprise Spruiker (2006)

Andrew Hansen introduces his new segment, 'The Surprise Spruiker’, in which a bargain store-style spruiker arrives at different businesses and organisations and tries to sell their wares to the general public. [read more]

Conspiracy theories (1985)

Controversial theories surrounding the disappearance of Harold Holt are investigated. One theory claims Holt was spying for China. [read more]

‘Life wasn’t meant to be easy’ (2004)

Malcolm Fraser reflects on perceptions of him as a right-wing conservative. [read more]

‘Go in hard’ (1998)

Elvis Maginnis (Marcus Graham) is close to a result in his investigation into the murder of his girlfriend’s husband. But car dealers Mickie MacEvoy (Nick Waters) and his son Michael MacEvoy (Stephen Curry) possess documents that could throw a spanner ... [read more]

‘Can you imagine?’ (2008)

On 25 January 1788 the First Fleet enters Sydney Harbour. Narrator Rachel Perkins and historian Professor Marcia Langton of the Yiman-Bidjara Nation convey the Indigenous point of view of this event. Emeritus Scholar Inga Clendinnen describes attempts by the Aboriginal ... [read more]

A compromise (2008)

Narrator Rachel Perkins gives the historical context to the lives and situation of this episode’s focus individuals – Simon Wonga and William Barak. Writer Bruce Pascoe of Boonwurrung heritage and historian Professor Janet McCalman expand on the cultural and spiritual ... [read more]

Getting a rise out of Barry (1963)

Star contestant Barry Jones features in this episode as the Australian contestant in the ‘World Championship Quiz – Australia versus New Zealand’, which is in its eighth round in this episode. Here, host Bob Dyer tries to ‘get a rise’ ... [read more]

‘I’m right into passion’ (1989)

Ted Egan visits opal town Mintabie and Yvonne, an old friend who lives there. [read more]

Hogg sees a massacre (2007)

George Hogg (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is typing in a war-torn building. Just as he writes ‘The city is quiet’ he hears activity in the street. He goes to the window and sees Japanese troops herding Chinese civilians into a park ... [read more]

Des is called to account (2003)

Des (Rodney Anderson) is in trouble for backing out of the drive-by shooting he’d been ordered to perform. He and Sophie (Sarah Vongmany), having been captured by the crime boss’s henchmen, are marched into a car park to meet him. ... [read more]

Raising boys (2007)

Janet Merewether ponders whether her new son will miss having a dad. She’ll have to be both father and mother. She’s heard Dr Peggy Drexler, who has written a book called Raising Boys Without Men (2008), on the radio speaking ... [read more]

‘Just concerned’ (2005)

Bill ‘Happy’ Henderson’s (Shane Bourne) new Harley Davidson motorcycle and erratic behaviour continue to raise eyebrows at MDA and it’s harder and harder for staff to get a moment of his time. As he excuses himself yet again, Amanda ... [read more]

At home with the Thompsons (1972)

Without telling Shirley (Jane Harders) or husband Reg (John Llewellyn), Rita Thompson (Marion Johns) announces the engagement of Shirley and Harold in the newspaper classifieds. A furious Shirley storms out. Reg feels the same way and follows her. [read more]

All honour to the glorious dead (c1917)

Shells burst on the horizon during what a title says is a German counter-attack. The camera pans across a desolate valley ending on a cross marking a grave. Another shell bursts behind a scene of discarded bicycles and tools. A ... [read more]

The Italian lesson (1972)

Peter (John Derum) wants to learn Italian. He puts a record of 'Italian Made Easy’ on the turntable. The voice on the recording accuses him, in Italian, of having an extramarital affair with Beryl, 'Beryla’, while on the other side ... [read more]

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