Follow police rescue and bomb disposal teams in high risk situations. From mountain rescues, missing persons cases, sieges and counter terrorism, we see police save others.
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Follow police rescue and bomb disposal teams in high risk situations. From mountain rescues, missing persons cases, sieges and counter terrorism, we see police save others.
Dr Karl lifts the lid on how some of Australia's best loved products are made, stepping behind factory lines to uncover the intricate workings of some of our most productive manufacturing plants.
Explores the official history of the Australian SAS, a special forces unit of the Australian Army, from it's inception to current involvement in fighting Islamic State.
Six of Australia’s best comedians bring the house down at one of the world’s great comedy venues. Full length, award-winning, celebrated shows from Wil Anderson, Celia Pacquola, Tom Ballard, Sam Simmons, Judith Lucy and Tom Gleeson recorded live at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre.
The Dream with Roy and HG was a sports/comedy talk show, broadcast every night during the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympics, presented by Australian comedy duo Roy and HG. Their telecasts became one of the most popular events of the Games, with Olympians from all nations queueing up to appear. The gifts given to interviewees became some of the most valuable collectors' items of the Games. Due to the attention on Australia as the host nation, the 2000 season took the form of a two hour show and was made available to Olympic broadcasters internationally; the 2004 season was a one hour show broadcast in Australia only. The pair became well known for their commentary of certain events, particularly the men's gymnastics, where they coined terms for various movements - including adapted vernacular such as "battered sav" and "Chiko Roll", and other inventions like "flat bag", "Dutch wink" and "hello boys" - that became familiar to viewers worldwide. Other running jokes included showing slow-motion clips of Greco-Roman Wrestling accompanied by raunchy Barry White music and the very snugly fitting outfits worn by the male Rowing teams. They also popularised Fatso the Fat-Arsed Wombat as their mascot, dismissing the official mascots as "Ollie, Millie, and Dickhead". This was emphasised in a satirical diving contest between Fatso, the three official mascots, and the Boxing Kangaroo later in the games. Fatso's huge popularity during the series caused consternation with the Australian Olympic Committee, who at first tried to ban the character from Olympic events after Australian athletes appeared carrying Fatso dolls at medal ceremonies. When auctioned for charity at the end of the series, Fatso was purchased by Seven Network CEO Kerry Stokes for A$80,450. A statue of Fatso has since been erected at the Olympic Park site.
Merrick and Rosso Unplanned was a free-form talk show hosted by Australian comedians Merrick Watts and Tim Ross, based on the UK talk show Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned. Produced by Granada Productions, the series debuted on the Nine Network on 3 September 2003. The show was the network television debut for the comedy duo. A highlight of the series involved comedian Scott Thomson who was dragged on stage to perform a hilarious stand up comedy routine which poked fun at Australian personalities, in particular Nikki Webster and Democrats politician Natasha Stott-Despoja. A telephone number appeared on screen at the end of the segment for viewers to call who had taken offence at Thomson's material.
Set in 2079, where the world is overrun by zombies and survival is anything but guaranteed, Wasteland Wonders invites you to join host Sabrina as she uncovers the secrets to not only surviving but thriving in the apocalypse. From resourceful DIY tips and survival skills, to the unexpected joys left of life, each episode is a journey into the art of resilience. But with danger lurking at every corner, one question looms: what fate awaits Sabrina and her crew?
Temptation was an Australian game show which premiered on the Nine Network on 30 May 2005. Hosted by Ed Phillips and Livinia Nixon, the show was a remake of Sale of the Century, which aired on Nine in the same timeslot for more than twenty years between 1980 and 2001. Temptation had the same general format of its predecessor, but with several new features and a de-emphasis on the "shopping" aspects of the endgame. The show ran until 30 November 2007, when it was placed on hiatus by the network following strong competition from game show Deal or No Deal on the rival Seven Network; during the hiatus, Nine filled the timeslot with episodes of the American sitcom Two and a Half Men.
Crime Investigation Australia shines new light on some of Australia's most notorious crimes.
Larry the Lawnmower is an Australian pre-schoolers program that airs on Seven Network in Australia, created by Tim Faircloth and is produced by Ambience Entertainment The series follows Larry the Lawnmower and his four friends Wheelie the Wheelbarrow, Rosie the Rake, Tangles the Hose and Flash the Spade and their adventures in the backyard. The program is narrated and all the characters are voiced by Jay Laga'aia. The program premiered on 9 December 2008 at 11:00am. A second series began on 16 February 2009. On 21 May 2009 it was announced due to popular demand the series would be repeated.
Follows the unlikely friendship between Aboriginal student Cara and bigoted 82-year-old Molly, who are thrown together by a pensioner-student affordable living scheme.
Welcher & Welcher was an Australian sitcom written by and starring Shaun Micallef which aired on the ABC in 2003. The show revolved around a husband and wife run law firm.
My Two Wives is an Australian situation comedy series produced by Gary Reilly Productions in 1992. The situation of My Two Wives involved a divorced man who moves into an apartment with his new wife and her daughter, only to learn that his ex-wife resides in the apartment directly below. The cast included Peter Fisher, Patrick Ward, Linda Newton, Monica Seres, Kym Valentine, Brett Blewitt. The series debuted in Australia 8 September 1992. Only a moderate ratings success the program was not renewed beyond its initial series of 13 half-hour episodes. The series was shown on Carlton Select for a time between 1996 and 1997.
Hollywood heavyweights, political powerhouses, your next door neighbour... no-one is safe in Double Take. This classic Aussie sketch show balances the satirical with the downright silly with spoofs of TV shows, movies, celebrities and much more. Double Take features eerily close to the bone video clips which shed new light on the world's hottest musical acts, including Beyonce, Silverchair, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, the Veronicas and rocking royal Prince Harry.
The life of an Irish immigrant family in Australia in the second half of the 19th century. Based on a 1959 book of history by Dame Mary Durack.
The story of Sunshine follows the life of Jacob, a young, aspiring South Sudanese-Australian basketball player who is on the cusp of being picked up by US scouts for the US College league.
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.
A comedy series offering a candid look into the lives of three 20-something Hijabis living their best lives in Australia as they endure the unseen everyday culture clash between their faith and desire.
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
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.
Gen X man versus Millennial man. Real man versus new man. An ailing father strives to fulfill one last wish - to break up the relationship between his daughter and her boyfriend.
Willing and Abel is an Australian television comedy series which was made in 1987, about two handymen. The main cast were Grant Dodwell as "Charles Willing", Shane Withington as "Abel Moore", and Rebecca Rigg as "Angela Reddy". Their names were a pun on the saying: "Ready, Willing and Able". It had problems in attaining an audience. The show was produced as a "comedy drama" however some at the Nine Network wanted to steer it to be a heavier drama. There was much discussion between production executives and the Network and not much agreement. One episode scripted by Ted Roberts dealt with a hostage situation at a bank, the pathos being reinforced by series characters caught up in the action. The series dealt with contemporary issues in a subtle way, sometimes making observations through humour.
Driven Crazy is an Australian children's television series, based on the short stories by author Paul Jennings. It first aired in 1998, and was the second television series based on his works.
Anxious manager Mimi, horny-for-holidays Alice, and lazy dud Shay navigate working at a deeply average suburban party store where the customer is usually right, but only because this shop and its staff are a mess.
Who is the King? TV series finds inspiration in the rhythms of nature as shown through the wonders of the animal kingdom. It explores different aspects of animal behavior, including hunting techniques and feeding habits, family elationships and defense mechanisms, courtship and mating rituals.
Australia's leading forum for debate and powerful first-person stories offering a unique perspective on the way we live.
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.
A video journalist project, showcasing original stories and powered by the audience.
A group of teenagers attending a weekly music camp decides to form a band. They found out that the transformative, uplifting power of music and friendship, can unite them together to define themselves on their own terms.
Award-winning filmmaker Marc Fennell dives into the bizarre story of an Aussie start-up that promised to revolutionise music as we know it. Instead, it vanished in a $180 million mystery.
"Infiltration" tells the true story of Victoria (Australia) detective Colin McLaren, who posed as a shady art dealer for 18 months and infiltrated the Australian branch of the 'Ndrangheta. It resulted in the biggest win of his career, seeing 11 of Australia's most villainous Mafiosi sent to prison. Valentino del Toro and Emma de Clario play their mafia family roles with truth and power
A criminal investigation show which helps Federal and State police directly to solve Cold Cases, Homicides, disappearances and Petty Theft Cases such as burglaries and vandalism. Wanted is a socially interactive show which employs a broad range of social media to encourage the public to help solve crimes, with viewers being encouraged to provide immediate information anonymously that could prove an arrest or a lead to close the case.
When I Get A Minute is a review series for the very busy hosted by two of Australia's most time-poor media personalities Annabel Crabb & Leigh Sales. Join them as they talk about the best & worst.
In My Year 7 Life, 16 diverse kids from around the country were given cameras to document their transition from primary school to high school.
A journey through the Australian landscape and the unique stories of the land, deepening our connection with nature.
Hosted by Larry Emdur, The Chase is a general knowledge race where players must ensure they stay one step ahead of the Chaser, some of the finest quiz brains in Australia
Narrated by actor Laura Carmichael, this six-part documentary series charts the planet’s most spectacular events of migration, rebirth and transformation. Over the course of a turbulent year, we witness how finely tuned creatures face the Earth’s seasonal patterns. However, in the 21st Century, these patterns are becoming more extreme, less predictable and dangerously unreliable. Across the globe, we witness the drama and the spectacle. No matter what time of year it is, somewhere on Earth something miraculous is happening.
First Australians is an Australian historical documentary series produced by Blackfella Films over the course of six years, and first aired in October 2008. The documentary is part of a greater project that further consists of a hard-cover book, a community outreach program and a substantial website featuring over 200 mini-documentaries. The series chronicles the history of contemporary Australia, from the perspective of its first people, or Aborigines. The series is essentially a synthesis of well documented historical information. It relies heavily on archival documents and interpretations from historians and members of both the Indigenous and European community and leaders. The story begins in 1788 in Sydney, with the arrival of the First Fleet and ends in 1993 with Koiki Mabo's legal challenge to the foundation of Australia. The series comprises seven episodes in which it explores what unfolded when the oldest living culture in the world was confronted by the British Empire. It explores the lives of particular individuals and uses their stories as a vehicle to explain the larger situations of the time. It explains violent aspects of European settlement of Australia, such as killings, battles, wars, as well as acts of friendship and decency between the early European settlers and Indigenous Australians. Indigenous Australian history has until recently been clouded by the "great Australian silence" where ignorance of the real history of Australia can be seen as a way for non-Indigenous to hide shame for their own history. In this respect it has been controversial in that many of these stories have not been portrayed on Australian television before and the Indigenous Australian perspective of European settlement is confrontational for many.
Charlie and Sam Corey are vampire slaying sisters. With an increase in vampire related activity in Western Sydney, the slayers race against time to stop a vampire apocalypse.
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.
When three young women went missing in Claremont in the late nineties it set off the biggest unsolved murder case in West Australian history. It took 25 years to solve the crime. This is the story of how the Claremont Killer was caught.
The Big Arvo is an Australian television series that was broadcast on the Seven Network from 1999 until 2005. It starred four hosts, who hosted the show in a large model bus. They had segments such as "cool job" and "dare" to amuse younger viewers and to teach viewers who had outgrown Play School. The show appeared in K-Zone magazine to celebrate 500 episodes. It had begun in a morning timeslot under the name of The Big Breakfast, before moving to the afternoon to make way for AMV: All Music Video and Sunrise.
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.
Anthony LaPaglia explores an Australian Italian community's struggle against hard times, extreme politics, looming war and the mafia in their midst.
The House with Annabel Crabb reveals the late-night drama behind some well-known pieces of legislation and accompanies crucial decision-makers behind the scenes for the often messy process of making Australian laws.
Celebrity Dog School was a short-lived Australian reality series which aired on Network Ten. It was based on the original version aired in the UK. The show was hosted by Larry Emdur, who also hosted The Price is Right on the Nine Network, and Wheel of Fortune on the Seven Network. It was a Pett Productions format for BBC Worldwide, produced by Freehand Group Pty Limited. The show involved six celebrities and their dogs given an obedience task, an agility task, and they must train them throughout the week. At the end of the week, they would perform these tasks in front of the other celebrities and the expert judges. Home viewers had the option to vote for their favourite celebrity and dog pair via text message, with proceeds from each vote going to the RSPCA. Towards the end of the series, there was to be a 'Grand Final Best in Show Spectacular' where they were to perform in front of a live audience. The most popular couple who was not eliminated would have won the 'Best in Series'. Bootsie scored a perfect score from all three judges; sadly, no such thing happened. After only three episodes, Network Ten placed the show in 'hiatus', and it ended up never returning.
Cloudstreet is an Australian television drama miniseries for the Showcase subscription television channel, which first screened from 22 May 2011, in three parts. It is an adaptation of Cloudstreet, an award-winning novel by Australian author Tim Winton. It was filmed in 2010 in Perth with Matthew Saville as the director, and script written by Tim Winton and Ellen Fontana.
Lost for Words follows eight brave Australians on a life-changing opportunity to transform their lives by taking part in an intensive nine-week long adult literacy program.
Shaun Micallef examines Australia's complex relationship with gambling, discovering how we became the world's biggest losers and what this rapid expansion means for our future.
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.
Scales of Justice is a three-part Australian drama miniseries, made in 1983 by director Michael Jenkins. It was one of the most controversial Australian mini-series ever produced, examining corruption in all levels of law enforcement.
Catch up with Poh and her larger-than-life crew of fun-loving family and friends as they navigate life in the Adelaide suburbs with lots of laughs, an abundance of food and a few secret family recipes.
The Merrick & Rosso Show is an Australian comedy television series which airs on The Comedy Channel, which premiered on 2 October 2008. It is hosted by Tim Ross and Merrick Watts, who are better known as comedy duo Merrick and Rosso. Their breakfast radio show is broadcast on Nova 96.9. The comedy duo have also previously hosted the television shows Merrick and Rosso Unplanned on the Nine Network and the The B Team for Network Ten. They also hosted Planet Merrick and Rosso and Super Planet Merrick and Rosso for The Comedy Channel. Merrick Watts has also appeared in the comedy series The Hollowmen and Thank God You're Here. The show also appears on a six day delay on FOX8. On 28 January 2009, The Comedy Channel approved a second season for the series, which began airing on 2 April 2009.
A variety show with sketch comedy, guest musical performances and commentary on news and politics of the day, filmed in front of a studio audience. Premiered on ABC Radio in 1976 as a radio show, before making the transition to television broadcast on the Seven Network in 1977 and ended in 1978.
Investigative crime journalist Debi Marshall explores one of Australia's most sensational murders – the case of the Lawyer in the Freezer.
The mission to better understand sharks comes to an emotional end as the celebrities come face to face with tiger sharks in the ultimate once in a lifetime final dive.
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.