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The Alien Years is a three-part miniseries that first aired on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on 19 April 1988. It was directed by Donald Crombie and written by Peter Yeldham. It stars Victoria Longley, John Hargreaves and Academy Award-winner, Christoph Waltz. Yeldham later adapted his screenplay into a novel of the same name.

The Circuit is an Australian television drama series. The six part first season screened on SBS TV, premiering on 8 July 2007 at 9:30 pm, and concluding on 12 August 2007. Season 2 began airing on 1 December 2009. The series stars Aaron Pedersen and Gary Sweet and centres on mixed-race solicitor Drew Ellis who joins the district to work at the Kimberley Circuit Court. Filmed mainly in Broome, Western Australia and surrounding areas, the show had a budget of more than $4 million, and 1,000 local Aboriginal extras have been employed for the production.

Shelley Craft shows prospective buyers around three home choices in a new property series on Nine

Can We Help? is a factual Australian television series hosted by Peter Rowsthorn. Its sixth and final season was in 2011 when it was broadcast on ABC1 at 6.00pm on Saturdays. The program is driven by viewer questions and requests for help in regards to a wide range of subjects. The show specializes in reuniting families and loved ones and granting simple wishes to those in need, but over the years has introduced many other segments with a strong sense of history and, of course, helping others. The show debuted on 6 June 2006 to low ratings, however by the end of 2007 the figures had cimbed to approximately 490,000 viewers Nash. Regular expert presenters include Kate Burridge, Christian Horgan, Dr Norman Swan, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Tanya Ha The program encourages people to send in questions and interact with the show and 'helping' community via the website – abc.net.au/canwehelp plus Facebook and Twitter pages. The program contains closed captions within its broadcast signal and is classified G.

First Tuesday Book Club is an Australian television show that discusses books ostensibly in the style of a domestic book club. Hosted by journalist Jennifer Byrne, it uses the panel format made popular in The Glass House with two regular members–book reviewer Jason Steger and author/blogger Marieke Hardy – and two guest members. The show first aired on the ABC on 1 August 2006 and is scheduled as a monthly program.

Landline is an Australian national rural issues television program broadcast on ABC1. Presented by Pip Courtney, the program discusses rural issues regarding farming, mining and fisheries from around Australia. Each week the show wraps up with an update on commodity prices for livestock and mining, and detailed national weather rainfall reports. The program premiered on Sunday 2 February 1992 at 12:00 pm and has remained in that timeslot throughout its entire run. The program is also repeated the following Monday at 11:00 am. Landline was the first program that broadcast on ABC2 when the channel was launched at 6.35 am on 7 March 2005. On the newly launched channel, the program is broadcast on Mondays at 6:25 am, 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm. Previous presenters include Deborah Knight, Ticky Fullerton, Anne Kruger and Sally Sara.

The team that brought you The Gruen Transfer, Gruen Planet and Gruen Nation is proud to bring you Gruen Sweat. Host Wil Anderson and regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft will be joined by guest panellists as they commentate on the brandtathlon better known as London 2012, exposing the marketing machine that underpins, underwrites and over-exploits the Olympics.

All the Green Year is a 1980 Australian series based on a 1965 novel about three boys growing up on the eve of the Great Depression in Late 1920's Melbourne. The novel had sold more than 100,000 copies.

Aussie Salvage Squad explores the high-stakes work of the men and women of Geographe Marine Salvage and Rescue.

The Weekend Prospector tackles some of Australia’s most famous gold rush regions as one man will risk life and limb each week to take his audience to the edge of your seat with his unquenchable, insatiable thirst for gold. Australia boasts some of the most rugged and most dangerous terrain in the world including extreme deserts, mountainous ranges, exotic beaches and of course the most deadly of them all “The Outback”. Our host and geologist Andrew Bales has spent the past 35 years unearthing fact from fiction and brushing aside some of the planet’s most deadliest snakes and crocodiles in search of Australia’s hidden Gold. The Weekend Prospector is one man’s quest to discover a bygone era, an era without written records, an era of Chinese whispers and myths of golden reefs and fortune, an era of buried treasures and hardships, turmoil and even murder, an era which will take him a to a place very few have been before and survived in his mission to discover Australian Gold.

The Late Show, which only ran for two years was one of the most successful and funny comedy shows ever produced and shown in Australia. It marked the re-grouping of the D-Generation, a comedy group from the late 80's.

Follows three women on their quest to find love as they attempt to uncover who are the “nice guys” looking for love, and who are the self-proclaimed “FBoys”.

With the help of experts the participants of the show are given a complete make over in an attempt to make them look 10 Years Younger in 10 Days. At the start of the program the person's age is guessed by people on the street and an average is taken. From this average the target image is set. At the end of the show this happens again to see the results.

Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures is an Australian Adventure television series airs on Network Ten on 11 October 2008 later on One since 2009.

Fourteen year old breakdancer and mischievous delinquent, Jonah Takalua, returns from Tonga to start a new life at Holy Cross High School. Dominating the playground with his gang Fobba-licious, amusing himself with endless filfthy jokes and a schoolyard rivalry with the Rangas, Jonah challenges the school system, getting himself into more trouble than ever before.

TV Burp was an Australian television comedy program which premiered on the Seven Network on 23 July 2009 hosted by Ed Kavalee. The show presents a satirical look at the previous week's television, including extracts from TV shows with added sketches, observational voice-overs, and guest appearances. The show was based on the original British award winning TV series Harry Hill's TV Burp. The first season finished on Thursday 10 September, with Seven hoping to bring it back some time in the near future, though the second series did not air in 2010.

Presented with humour and verve, Australian Encounters celebrates ten historic encounters, each between a renowned Australian and an international mover and shaker.

"Day Job is an animated documentary that follows the lives of the over-qualified young staff of a dingy local bowling alley. Watch as that dream life of passion, love and career triumph always narrowly eludes them. But that stack of used bowling shoes is always there for them, just waiting to be cleaned."

Dirty Laundry Live is an Australian comedic television quiz show hosted by Lawrence Mooney. The series first screened on Thursday 16 May 2013 on ABC2. The show is live to air on Thursdays at 9.30pm on ABC2 and repeated on Fridays at 10.20pm on ABC2. The live show features four celebrity panellists, led by Brooke Satchwell. The panel are asked questions and play parlour games based on celebrity gossip and pop culture stories of the week. It also features pre-recorded interviews with celebrities by Lawrence Mooney, Luke-McGregor and Ronny Chieng.

In our chaotic world, wouldn't it be nice to slow down, take a deep breath, and chill? Get comfy with Melbourne-based artist and social media icon Phil Ferguson (@chiliphilly) as they crochet adorable and fantastic plush hats, based on treats like baked goods and hot lattes, all while threading through stories of their own. Unwind and unspool with this Bob Ross for a new generation and Chill with Phil!

When 16-year-old refugee Priya's dad goes missing, Priya and her best friend Obi must navigate a community where they are treated as undesirables in order to find her dad and destroy the creature plaguing their neighbourhood.

Playing somewhere in Australia right now is a weekend warrior that AFL recruiters have either never seen, or missed. A man dreaming of an AFL career. He is ‘The Recruit’; and he will win arguably the biggest prize ever given away on a TV show – a guaranteed place at an AFL club. Hosted by former AFL player turned popular radio host Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald, THE RECRUIT is a reality football entertainment series that will follow 12 ‘Recruits’ who will live and play together as a team, while at the same time competing against each other, in order to win this life-changing prize. Joining Fitzy as head coach on the series is AFL Hall of Fame legend Michael “Vossy” Voss. A three-time AFL Premiership Captain with the Brisbane Lions and winner of the 1996 Brownlow Medal, Vossy is one of the most respected players in AFL history. It is up to him to lead, motivate, teach a

Josh, Alex, Campbell, and Gretel are four ordinary kids who are thrown together when they discover the Silver Shadow, a long-forgotten dead superhero. Although defeated in the 1950s by his arch enemy, The Crab, the Silver Shadow lives on as a digital recording in an old computer. Reactivated by the kids, the Shadow convinces them to take up his battle against evil and injustice.

Million Dollar Cold Case is cracking open the files of unsolved murders that have frustrated police and devastated grieving families for years. Police are determined to catch the killers, and have offered one million dollar rewards to help solve these horrific crimes. Million Dollar Cold Case takes the viewer inside each investigation as cold case detectives track down the murderer. They have a message for the killers – you will be caught. Someone, somewhere knows who did it.

When a derelict ship docks with an isolated space station, Security Officer Jonah Ashbrook is tasked with the investigation. He finds the crew murdered, and the ship’s cargo – a destitute group of Sector Nine asylum seekers – hiding a deadly secret that threatens humanity itself.

Domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty hosts in-depth conversations with accidental leaders - people who unexpectedly found themselves forging new paths and inspiring others to make change.

The story of two brothers, David and Jack Meredith, who grow up in a working class family in Melbourne between the First and Second World Wars. Jack is the archetypal Aussie battler, whose greatest dream is to fight for his country. David, the more ambitious and complex of the brothers, takes a path which will lead him to success and ultimately, alienation from his homeland.

Best friends Jess and Josh never went to uni, never had a clear talent and never had the drive to grow up. When their mind-numbing jobs start wearing them down and they don't have an impressive answer to the dreaded question 'So what do you do with yourself?' they decide its time to become their own boss. Jess and Josh embark on an unusual entrepreneurial journey sharing massive highs, heartbreaking lows and plenty of drinks in-between.

A video journalist project, showcasing original stories and powered by the audience.

As the Archibald celebrates its centenary with an ambitious exhibition; art lover and acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths embarks on a cultural romp through our most coveted and controversial arts prize.

Australia's National selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

What happens when a couple is ready to say 'I do' but their loved ones say 'I don't'? This ground-breaking, controversial new show follows couples as they decide to make a life-long commitment and get married in the face of staunch opposition from their family and friends.

Sarah and Jane Norris star alongside their real-life mother Julia Blake as two girls who go missing in what is suspected to be an alien abduction.

In the tradition of Alby Mangels, Steve Irwin, Harry Butler and The Bush Tucker Man - comes Murray Foote - animal warrior, conservationist, scientist, recording artist, good bloke and ladies man. In 1987, Murray was fortunate to front his own television program, The Urban Monkey, which unfortunately was lost, and then rediscovered recently in a garage in suburban Melbourne.

The Logie Awards (officially the TV Week Logie Awards) is an annual institution celebrating Australian television, which have been since 1960. Coined by Graham Kennedy after he won the first Star of the Year award in 1959, the name Logie awards honours John Logie Baird, who invented television as a practical medium. Awards are given in many categories, but the most widely publicized award is the Gold Logie, which is awarded to the most popular personality on Australian television.

RBT is an Australian factual television show that looks at the everyday workings of Random Breath Testing police units. The show began on Nine Network in 27 June 2010 and follows RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers. A second series began in February 2011. The show is transmitted in the UK on Watch under the title "Booze Patrol Australia".

A four-part history of the Inquisition, a 500-year campaign against heretics by the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Pope Gregory IX. The series benefits from the 1998 release of secret Vatican files.

Joined by his band of merry mates Georgia Blue and Little Johnny, Robbie Hood is a charismatic thirteen-year-old misfit with a heart of gold, who skirts the law to right wrongs he sees playing out in his community. Short of money, and struggling to survive, Robbie and his mates have only themselves to rely on. Guided by the memory of his mother and a strong sense of what’s right and wrong, everything Robbie does is for a reason and, whether good or bad, he does it with the best of intentions. Even if it means helping out his dickhead father.

Failed medical interns get their last shot at Sydney’s underfunded Pines Hospital, where they battle to overcome personal shortcomings and past mistakes in the hope of finally becoming doctors.

A comedy following the topsy-turvy life of Maddie and her friends as they navigate the pandemic, partners, and the new parameters of life, all from the safety of their very own virtual bar.

Cash and Company was an Australian television period adventure series, set during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s. The original series consisted of 13 one hour episodes, filmed in colour and on location in rural Victoria. Production began in July 1974 and the series premiered in Sydney on the Seven Network on 26 May 1975, in Melbourne on 29 May, and in Brisbane a few weeks previously. It was also was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, and was sold to Sweden, Holland, Yugoslavia, Ireland, Norway, Rhodesia and Nigeria. The series was also shown at Sunday lunchtime in the United Kingdom by the London Weekend Television Network, in advance of its airing in Australia. It was produced by Homestead Films, a TV production company set up by Patrick Edgeworth and Russell Hagg, who had worked together at Crawford Productions on Matlock Police. Edgeworth's brother is the musician Ron Edgeworth, who was married to Judith Durham of The Seekers. The episodes dealt with the adventures of bushrangers Sam Cash and his partner Joe Brady and a helpful widow, Jessica Johnson. Cash and Brady were fugitives, constantly absconding from the authorities, led by the corrupt police trooper Lieutenant Keogh. Other regular and recurring characters included Jessica’s father in law and her servant, Annie.

The Micallef P(r)ogram(me) is an Australian sketch comedy TV series hosted by Shaun Micallef, and written by Micallef and Gary McCaffrie, that ran from 1998 to 2001 on ABC TV. It was known as The Micallef Program in its first series, The Micallef Programme in its second series and The Micallef Pogram in its third series. The Micallef P(r)ogram(me) is an umbrella title used for the DVD releases.

Meet 14 Australian students as they self-document their final year of high school through daily video diaries. The stresses of this launch-pad year starts on day one as they delve into the pressures of the ATAR.

An Aussie Goes Bolly was an Australian reality television series which aired on the pay TV channel FOX8 in 2008. The six-part series featured Australian cricket fan Gus Worland following the Australian cricket team during their 2007 tour of India. The series was a sequel to Worland's 2006 series An Aussie Goes Barmy, and was narrated and produced by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman, who had been "best mates" with Worland since they attended the same kindergarten in Australia. During a match in Mumbai, Worland stood up to 47,000 Indian fans who were making racial taunts against Australian player Andrew Symonds. The series won the Astra Award for best Sports Program on Australian Pay Television

Fasten your aprons, start your gas burners and get ready for an all-out BBQ brawl as LifeStyle FOOD Channel kicks off its search for Australia's #1 BBQ'er! Great BBQ Challenge scoured the country in search of Australia's best tong wielders to find 21 BBQ-ers who will grill against one another in pursuit of national glory. It's a contest where the chef's personality is just as important as their cooking skills. The winner earns the title of Australia's best BBQ'er plus the chance to host their own show on LifeStyle FOOD along with $25,000!

Celebrity MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show. It is spin-off of MasterChef Australia, itself an adaptation of the British show MasterChef, and features celebrity contestants.

This modern version of The Toothbrush Family reinvents the original concept with more colorful animation and more dynamic stories. Set in a bathroom, the toothbrushes Escovinha and Macia live alongside Pastinha, Esponjosa, and the Countess of the Comb. Together, they experience various adventures in a space full of secret places and unexpected visitors, promoting hygiene habits and cooperation.

Whether you are a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, ‘Movie Night’, invites you to explore interesting facts, discover new favourites, or rekindle your passion for film. Focusing on specific genres each episode, we Dive into a diverse selection of movies- from timeless classics to recent flicks- celebrating the art of storytelling through captivating discussions and funky episodes for you to watch!

An investigative look into the life of the boy-king, his environment and his death.

The Private War of Lucinda Smith is a 1990 Australian mini series about an Australian chorus girl living in London.

Close to the cool highlands of the Snowy Mountains in South East Australia, lies an enchanted secret world where a group of very special creatures make their home. Shy and elusive, the common wombat may appear to be hidden from view – but the quiet wood is alive with scenes of marsupial friendship, new life, burrow hopping, and wombat disagreements.

The Joy of Sets was an Australian comedy television series looking at the elements used to construct television shows. The show was originally broadcast weekly by the Nine Network, premiering on 20 September 2011. The show was written and hosted by comedians Tony Martin and Ed Kavalee, and produced by Zapruder's other films, the production company owned by Andrew Denton. Martin and Kavalee previously worked together in 2006 and 2007 hosting the popular Australian radio program Get This.

A rich and surprising journey into the beating heart of the United States - the Deep South. With his trademark wit and curiosity, Griff Rhys Jones explores a region that has long fascinated outsiders, including himself.

The Footy Show is an Australian Logie Award-winning sports variety television programme covering professional rugby league in Australia. It is shown on the Nine Network and is currently presented by former rugby league footballers Paul Vautin and Darryl Brohman and Australian former test cricketer Michael Slater. Having aired on Thursday nights since 1994, the programme is largely entertainment-based, with some football-related content included, such as previews of the weekend's fixtures and interviews with players.

Bobby Dazzler is an Australian television sitcom produced by Crawford Productions starring singer John Farnham as the title character: up and coming pop music star Bobby Farrell. The other regular cast members were Maurie Fields as Bobby's father Fred, an old vaudeville performer; and Olivia Hamnett as Bobby's officious manager Della McDermott. It was aired on the Seven Network during the summer of 1977-78. The term bobby dazzler was originally a Lancashire dialect term for someone who is strikingly-dressed.