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The ABC Of - Episode Guide

Season 1

Ita Buttrose

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2022

Ita Buttrose

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

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2022

Evonne Goolagong Cawley

David Wenham goes fishing in the ABC Archival life of Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the Indigenous kid from Barellan in NSW who went on to conquer the world, winning both Wimbledon and the French Open before she even turned 20. And they were just the first two of her 14 Grand Slam titles (seven singles, six double and one mixed doubles).

Wil Anderson

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2022

Wil Anderson

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

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2022

Garry Mcdonald

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

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2022

Sarah Ferguson

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

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2022

John Howard

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

Season 2

Julia Gillard

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 16, 2023

Julia Gillard

David chats to Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

Ian Chappell

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 23, 2023

Ian Chappell

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

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 30, 2023

Miranda Tapsell

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

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2023

Jack Thompson

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

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2023

Wendy Harmer

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

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2023

Greig Pickhaver

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

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2023

Germaine Greer

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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