The ABC Of

The ABC Of

The ABC Of, a interview series, revisits the pasts of prominent Australians through moments drawn from the vast ABC archives.

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Ita Buttrose

1. Ita Buttrose

Air Date: 2022-06-28

An interview series, hosted by David Wenham, in which prominent Australians revisit their pasts through moments drawn from the vast ABC Archives. In this episode David Wenham trawls through the ABC Archive of Ita Buttrose.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

2. Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Air Date: 2022-07-05

David Wenham goes fishing in the ABC Archival life of Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the Indigenous kid who conquered the tennis world, winning 14 Grand Slams.

Wil Anderson

3. Wil Anderson

Air Date: 2022-07-12

David Wenham takes the photo album down from the ABC shelf to look at the baby photos of Wil Anderson, host of Gruen and Question Everything.

Garry McDonald

4. Garry McDonald

Air Date: 2022-07-19

David Wenham takes Garry McDonald through his ABC Archival life, revisiting The Aunty Jack Show, The Norman Gunston Show and Mother And Son.

Sarah Ferguson

5. Sarah Ferguson

Air Date: 2022-07-26

David Wenham travels backwards in time with the new host of 7.30, Sarah Ferguson. In this rare and open interview, she shows sides of herself viewers will not have seen before.

John Howard

6. John Howard

Air Date: 2022-08-02

David Wenham meets former Prime Minister John Howard, the most successful Australian politician of the last 50 years.

Julia Gillard

1. Julia Gillard

Air Date: 2023-05-16

An interview series, hosted by David Wenham, in which prominent Australians revisit their pasts through moments drawn from the vast ABC Archives. David chats to Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

Ian Chappell

2. Ian Chappell

Air Date: 2023-05-23

David Wenham travels backwards in time with the man who came to define Australian cricket, Ian Chappell. For the first time, Ian discusses his recent stroke and how it has changed this next stage of his life.

Miranda Tapsell

3. Miranda Tapsell

Air Date: 2023-05-30

David Wenham looks at the life of Miranda Tapsell - actor, filmmaker and a leader of the new generation of First Nations' creatives. She opens up about motherhood and the power of Play School - it will give you goosebumps.

Jack Thompson

4. Jack Thompson

Air Date: 2023-06-06

David Wenham tracks back through the ABC Archival life of Jack Thompson, arguably our first movie star. This moving interview will surprise anyone who thinks they know this giant of Australian screen.

Wendy Harmer

5. Wendy Harmer

Air Date: 2023-06-13

David Wenham sits down with the grande dame of Australian comedy, Wendy Harmer. She's been smashing stereotypes since The Gillies Report and The Big Gig, but how she's healed after childhood trauma is her true success.

Greig Pickhaver

6. Greig Pickhaver

Air Date: 2023-06-20

David Wenham talks to Greig Pickhaver, who for decades has defined and defiled the Australian character with his alter ego HG Nelson. Greig speaks openly about being unable to read and the enduring partnership of Roy and HG.

Germaine Greer

7. Germaine Greer

Air Date: 2023-06-27

David Wenham takes controversial world-renowned feminist Germaine Greer on a journey through her ABC Archival life. In this rare and open interview, she shows sides of herself viewers will not have seen before.

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Release Date

2022-06-28

Episodes

13 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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Production Companies

Guesswork Television

Guesswork Television