Australian Story (1996)

Series 2015

Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words.

Released May 29, 1996 Episode 30 min None+

Genres: Biography, Documentary, News

Keywords: tmdb.australia, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.biographical-documentary

Network: ABC TV

Country: Australia
Languages: English

IMDb

7.6

/159/

Trakt

/5/

TMDb

/5/

Mayeta Clark
Director

Leigh Sales
Self - Presenter

Caroline Jones
Self - Presenter

Paul Hogan
Self

Ben Gillies
Self

Chris Joannou
Self

David Graham
Himself

Gretel Killeen
Herself

Camilla Severi
Herself

S20E1 - Life In A Northern Town

From her high-end advertising agency in Sydney, Dof Dickinson committed her resources to make a film about an animal she'd never met and in the process, met a community she'd never forget - the people of Port Hedland.

Feb. 2, 2015, midnight

S20E2 - The Good Wife

Looks back at the life and loves of Lady Susan Renouf. For decades she was known as a famous wife and socialite but now faces the greatest challenge of her life as an independent woman.

Feb. 9, 2015, midnight

S20E3 - Ask The Leyland Brother

The inside story of iconic outback adventurers, the Leyland Brothers. Pioneering young stars, to bankruptcy and illness, Mal Leyland reveals all, and reflects on a career full of highs and lows.

Feb. 16, 2015, midnight

S20E4 - The Meaning Of Life

Looks at how the feature film Paper Planes unfolded and updates the stories of the two young men who first featured on the program back in 2009.

Feb. 23, 2015, midnight

S20E5 - How I Met My Daughter

A mind bending tale from the frontline of the reproduction revolution. "The family court has not even envisaged the scenario they've created".

March 2, 2015, midnight

S20E6 - Just Call Jamal

How a popular Sydney GP, Dr Jamal Rifi, became the 'go to' man in a time of crisis.

March 9, 2015, midnight

S20E7 - The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 1)

The first in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

March 16, 2015, midnight

S20E8 - The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 2)

Final in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

March 23, 2015, midnight

S20E9 - Educating Miss Siobhan

The inspiring story of a young family and the death of a beloved sporting legend.

March 30, 2015, midnight

S20E10 - Into The Lion's Den

An audacious WWII attack behind enemy lines achieved by 14 men and a fishing boat: will the efforts of one Z Special veteran be enough to raise the humble MV Krait to its rightful glory?

April 6, 2015, midnight

S20E11 - The Fault In Our Stars

When lightning strikes twice...one family's inspiring survival story.

April 13, 2015, midnight

S20E12 - The Fresh Start

Reinventing Sergeant Simon Illingworth - a corruption busting cop finds a new life and love on the land.

April 20, 2015, midnight

S20E13 - Mrs Gimblett's Silver Linings

Saving Yaraka. What happens when a former head teacher buys an outback pub.

April 27, 2015, midnight

S20E14 - The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 1)

This episode revisits one of Australian Story's most popular programs ever. The iconic rural property at the centre of that program, Tarwyn Park, has been sold to make way for an open cut coal mine.

May 4, 2015, midnight

S20E15 - The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 2)

In 2005 Peter Andrews, a racehorse breeder and farmer had succeeded in converting degraded land into fertile pasture. The farm has now been sold to a Korean power company, and has exposed deep divisions in the Andrews family.

May 11, 2015, midnight

S20E16 - The Irwin Encounters

Breaking the silence: the untold story of Steve Irwin's original Croc Hunter Team.

May 18, 2015, midnight

S20E17 - Boots And All

The untold inside story of how David Morrison became a crusader for cultural change in the Army and of the women who galvanised him.

May 25, 2015, midnight

S20E18 - Battling The Blues

In a candid interview, Darius Boyd speaks about his mother's battle with mental illness, his own battle with depression and how football first became his saviour and then his worst enemy.

June 1, 2015, midnight

S20E19 - Suddenly One Summer

After being convicted of sexual abuse Josephine Greensill might well have languished in prison for the full five year sentence had it not been for the determination of her sisters, Annette and Mary Toohey.

June 8, 2015, midnight

S20E20 - Weekend At Weetalaba

We revisit Australian Story's most popular couple, Mac and Gayle Shann. Back in 2003 cameras followed Gayle's recovery from an horrific farming accident which caused the loss of one arm and the use of her other.

June 15, 2015, midnight

S20E21 - In Your Face

In a world obsessed with physical beauty, Robert Hoge is a man embracing 'ugly'. He's on a mission to confront us all with some difficult questions and start a new debate about concepts of beauty.

June 22, 2015, midnight

S20E22 - Driven

How a boy from an ordinary Queanbeyan family made it to the top of Formula One; How he succeeded when thousands of others saw their dreams crash and burn. This is the story of Mark Webber's success.

June 29, 2015, midnight

S20E23 - Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 1)

In an exclusive interview, the media-shy Gina Rinehart talks about her pioneering ancestors, her father's triumphs and struggles, her pride in the Roy Hill mine, and the business and family troubles encountered along the way.

July 6, 2015, midnight

S20E24 - Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 2)

In Part 2, Gina Rinehart reflects on the pioneering exploits of her early ancestors, her pride in the imminent completion of the Roy Hill mine, and the business and family troubles she has encountered along the way.

July 13, 2015, midnight

S20E25 - The Man Behind The Morcombes

Solicitor Peter Boyce acted for the Morcombe family during the inquest into the disappearance of their son Daniel. Together with Bruce Morcombe, his research helped highlight the man who was later convicted for murder.

July 20, 2015, midnight

S20E26 - Being Bradman (Part 1)

As Don Bradman's cherished granddaughter Greta prepares to shine on the world stage as an operatic soprano, the family of the cricketing legend tell their inside story for the first time.

July 27, 2015, midnight

S20E27 - Being Bradman (Part 2)

In part two of Being Bradman, as granddaughter Greta takes to the international stage as an opera singer, Sir Donald Bradman's very private family opens up about how his fame cast a large shadow and has affected their lives.

Aug. 3, 2015, midnight

S20E28 - From Daddy's Tummy

'From Daddy's Tummy' tells the story of AJ, partner Zu and their two children and reveals a stunning photographic record of AJ's transition from female to male.

Aug. 10, 2015, midnight

S20E29 - Big Mum

Life at a crossroads: At 70, Australian Geraldine Cox weighs up the future of the 400 children under her care in Cambodia.

Aug. 17, 2015, midnight

S20E30 - Seriously Funny

An up and coming comedian transforms a harrowing family back story into unforgettable comedy.

Aug. 24, 2015, midnight

S20E31 - Grand Designs

Inside fashion designer Collette Dinnigan's private world and her decision to pull back from her global fashion empire and spend more time with friends and family.

Aug. 31, 2015, midnight

S20E32 - Wendy's Way

From rubbish dump to a garden masterpiece. The quest to preserve Wendy Whiteley's magnificent Secret Garden.

Sept. 7, 2015, midnight

S20E33 - The Making Of Malcolm

An intimate portrait of Malcolm Turnbull and his family, told by those closest to him.

Sept. 21, 2015, midnight

S20E34 - Lexie's Village

Sydney woman Natalie Lovett tells the story of her daughter's conception using a donor egg & sperm. She's left with an unexpected dilemma: what to do with the remaining embryos? Her solution is both surprising & shocking.

Sept. 28, 2015, midnight

S20E35 - All In The Mind

Unmasking the comic genius of actor, Garry McDonald. Airing as part of Mental As... ABC's week long initiative in support of Mental Health Week.

Oct. 5, 2015, midnight

S20E36 - Raise Your Voice

Singer Jenny Morris makes a dramatic personal revelation. The ARIA-award winning performer has been diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition that has forced her to cut her career short.

Oct. 12, 2015, midnight

S20E37 - Doing It For Dan

Lucy Haslam is a woman in a hurry. Since losing her son Daniel to cancer, the Tamworth resident has stepped up her campaign to legalise medicinal cannabis.

Oct. 19, 2015, midnight

S20E38 - Going With The Flow

Cedar and Stuart Anderson have revolutionised the humble beehive. From living off the smell of an oily rag they've now become millionaires. How will they cope moving from a simple life to running an international company?

Oct. 26, 2015, midnight