As have the majority of programs. On that front, Sunday Night has fallen as far, if not further.
Hilarious! Despite what the advertised start time is, with reality shows as leads it isnât going to start on time. Things like The Voice live shows and tonightâs The Block. Check tonight - the advertised time is 8.30 but according to the EPG 60 Minutes starts at 8.53pm.
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Didnât someone from Nine claim the show was going to get a regular slot earlier this year? Iâll believe it when I see it.
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These are about as reliable as election promises - along the same lines as âno copy-cat programmingâ.
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It is always good to have Liam Bartlett back on 60 Minutes. He was on of their best IMO.
The only way this is possible is if it is at 7.00 Sunday straight after the news.
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Sunday 20 November at 8.00 pm
IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE
As a journalist, Elle Halliwell is used to reporting the news, good and bad. But nothing could prepare her for the devastating news she received in April about herself. She was diagnosed with an incurable cancer called Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Understandably Elle was in shock but then 48 hours later she received more news. She was pregnant with her first baby. Doctors advised her to terminate her pregnancy and begin cancer treatment immediately. Elle and her husband Nick were faced with an awful and cruel dilemma â to save Elleâs life, they should sacrifice their unborn child. The decision they made is both inspiring and heartbreaking.
Reporter: Allison Langdon
Producer: Stefanie Sgroi
PABLO ESCOBAR â MY FATHER
It wasnât just that Pablo Escobar peddled tonnes and tonnes of narcotics around the world, seemingly without fear of being caught, which made him so terrifying. Or the intimidation and extreme violence he used to maintain control of his evil empire. Or even that this drug lord became richer and more powerful than Colombia, the country he lived in. The scariest thing about Pablo Escobar is that so many people revered him as a hero. And they still do, even though itâs 20 years since he was killed. Colombia is slowly recovering from the deadly narco wars of the 1980s and 90s, and Escobarâs son, Juan Pablo Escobar, is slowly starting to make sense of an extraordinary life with the megalomaniac he called Dad.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producer: Steven Burling
LESS IS MORE
At his peak, famed rugby player Peter Fitzsimons was one of our leanest and meanest athletes. But after the Wallabies a sedentary life, junk food and too much grog took its toll on his physique. Like many other blokes, he became fat â âfatty boomkaâ is how he described himself. Then a mid-life epiphany changed everything. Now more than 40 kilograms lighter and altogether happier, the new Peter Fitzsimons wants to share his simple secret of transformation.
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Producer: Garry McNab
SAROO â THE MOVIE
You have to marvel at Saroo Brierleyâs incredible will and tireless ingenuity. He was born into a loving but poverty-stricken family in India, however one day when he was five they literally lost him. The little boy roamed the country until he was eventually saved by an orphanage, and then adopted by a Tasmanian family. Saroo grew up in Australia but never stopped searching for his Indian family. Against impossible odds he found them. His story is so remarkable that Hollywood has made a movie about him, and itâs already generating Oscar buzz.
Reporter: Allison Langdon
Producer: Alice Dalley
Note 8pm start time
Peter Stefanovic has been appointed new reporter for 60 Minutes according to tweets from colleagues. No doubt Karl is mightily annoyed.
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Pete confirming new position on his Instagram,l suppose with Allison Langdon on maternity leave next year he is replacing her or someone else??
Edit- completely forgot about Michael Usher
I wouldâve thought that Peter Stefanovic was/is possibly a 2017 replacement for the now-defected Michael Usher myself.
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Of course your correct!
He must be spewing.
Sunday 27 November - Start time varies per market - âafter the cricketâ.
GREAT WHITE HOPE
The mantra of marine experts is that the risk of being taken by a shark while swimming, surfing or diving is so miniscule itâs not even worth thinking about. But it seems in the last few years the rate of shark attacks has been increasing dramatically. Every new incident, every tragic death or horrific injury invariably leads to heated debate about the need to cull sharks so humans can be safe in the water. On 60 MINUTES, a breakthrough which could save man and beast â new technology the inventors claim will keep us apart. But as Ross Coulthart reports, thereâs only one way to find out if it really works and that involves getting very close to very large sharks. (Original broadcast: July 3, 2016)
Reporter: Ross Coulthart
Producer: Nick Greenaway
MISFORTUNE
In Australia no one likes a killjoy. And itâs true millions of us enjoy a flutter on the pokies without courting disaster. But there are 150,000 Australians so hopelessly addicted to the pokies they account for 60 per cent of all the money poured through the machines. Of course governments are also completely hooked on gambling revenues, which raises questions about whether those with gambling addictions are really getting the help they need. Is it now up to us to step in and say enough is enough?
Reporter: Charles Wooley
Producer: Allan Hogan
60 MINUTES TIMELESS: GRADUATES OF HELL
Thirty-eight years ago Ian Leslie was the reporter of the first story ever broadcast on 60 MINUTES. For him it was the start of a 12-year, non-stop adventure around Australia and the world. Japan was one of Ianâs favourite countries, and in 1984 he filed an unforgettable story about the Kanrisha Yosei School, more commonly known as the âHell Training Academyâ. It was a management school which attempted to keep executives up to scratch by breaking down traditional Japanese reserve and politeness. As Ian reported at the time, its aim was to turn out the business worldâs most aggressive salesmen and managers. The techniques used to achieve success were nothing short of bizarre, and not surprisingly those who passed the course called themselves the âGraduates of Hellâ. Ian recalls he wasnât sure whether to laugh or cry when doing this story, but today it remains one of his most memorable. So much so that he has returned to the 60 MINUTES studio to record a special introduction for the story. (Original broadcast: March 4, 1984)
Reporter: Ian Leslie
Producer: John Penlington
A retro-theme for the new intro to the Ian Leslie story from 1984 replayed on tonightâs show:
Sting showed after the report:
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Sunday 4 December - Start time varies per market - âafter the cricketâ.
UNWANTED
If you think America is the heart of modern civilisation, this story will surely change your mind. There, a trade in unwanted children exists and the way they do it is distressing. Itâs known as âre-homingâ, and when parents decide they no longer want their adopted child, they simply advertise them on websites to lure prospective new parents. Itâs as straightforward as getting rid of an old fridge on eBay. There is no vetting or court orders required and the children can be handed over to anyone. Not surprisingly, the consequences for these disposable kids are often disastrous. (Original broadcast: August 7, 2016)
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producer: Laura Sparkes
MIND BOGGLING
Depending on your memory, you may or may not recall a story 60 MINUTES made five years ago about a small group of extraordinary people who can remember every detail of their lives, stretching back decades. They can remember where they were and what they did on any particular day in any particular year. Scientists are intrigued by this rare ability and hope a better understanding of it might one day lead to cures for sufferers of dementia and Alzheimerâs Disease. Since the original story went to air, the number of people diagnosed with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory has grown from 10 to 60 â and now includes the first Australian. 26 year-old Becky Sharrockâs mind retains so much detailed information it almost defies belief; she can even recite every word of every Harry Potter book. But while the idea of a super memory might sound appealing, it can also be a curse. (Original broadcast: July 31, 2016)
Reporter: Allison Langdon
Producer: Grace Tobin
60 MINUTES TIMELESS: THE FERALS
Having worked at 60 MINUTES for almost a quarter of a century, Charles Wooley reckons heâs encountered more alternative views than he can remember. Thatâs the fun of the job he says, although a willingness to be open-minded and patient when listening to them is important. In 1995 Charlie travelled to the rainforests of northern New South Wales to meet a tribe of young Australians whoâd taken up residence there. They called themselves âThe Feralsâ, because like feral animals theyâd turned wild after escaping from captivity. They were young people, mostly from middle-class homes, whoâd turned their backs on the 20th century and were living off the land. Charlie enjoyed his time with âThe Feralsâ, but when his story was broadcast it provoked one of largest reactions 60 MINUTES has ever received. At home, you were outraged. (Original broadcast: May 14, 1995)
Reporter: Charles Wooley
Producer: Julian Cress
The Daily Telegraph reports Liam Bartlett has signed a new contract with 60 Minutes, which will see him have a consistent role with the show. Does that mean we will see more reports by him next year?
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Thatâs sounds exactly like we will be seeing more reports from him - unless he decided to become a producer (unlikely).
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How come he decided to step back from that role anyway? (Despite hosting Nine News in Perth on weekends)