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May 16, 2023

Season 2

01. Julia Gillard

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.

30min
May 16, 2023

02. 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.

30min
May 23, 2023

03. 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.

30min
May 30, 2023

04. 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.

29min
June 6, 2023

05. 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.

29min
June 13, 2023

06. 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.

29min
June 20, 2023

07. 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.

30min
June 27, 2023