Watch
  • ABC TV

The ABC Of

  • 2022 – 2023
  • Ended
  • Documentary · Talk
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons

The ABC Of... an interview series, revisits the pasts of famous Australians delving deep to uncover hidden archival gems, exploring how they changed Australia and how Australia changed them.

Latest: Season 2 · 2023

View all seasons
  1. E1. Julia Gillard

    May 16, 2023 · 30m

    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.

  2. E2. Ian Chappell

    May 23, 2023 · 30m

    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.

  3. E3. Miranda Tapsell

    May 30, 2023 · 30m

    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.

  4. E4. Jack Thompson

    Jun 6, 2023 · 29m

    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.

  5. E5. Wendy Harmer

    Jun 13, 2023 · 29m

    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.

  6. E6. Greig Pickhaver

    Jun 20, 2023 · 29m

    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.

+1 more episode — open all seasons to browse every episode.

Trailers & more