Episode 5: Final Episode
Monday 26 July at 8:00pm
Mitch Tambo has loved music since he was a child. He tells Courtney Act about sharing his language with the world, and they compare notes on their time as reality TV stars.
Courtney Act’s One Plus One is also shown on ABC Australia across Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday nights, with each episode screening the night after the Australian broadcast.
Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One - Season 2
From Thursday 2 December 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview program welcomes Barrie Cassidy back to host another season of One Plus One, this time exploring how Australians have coped with the pandemic.
Episode One:
In the season launch, Barrie sits down with veteran radio host Fran Kelly.
After 17 years of early morning alarms, this year will be Fran’s last hosting RN Breakfast. She talks about her love of radio, what the world looks like before dawn, and how she’s seen Australia change during her time behind the mic.
Nominated for an AACTA for Best Factual Entertainment Program:
Episode 2: Thursday 9 December
Jane Barnes might be married to one of Australia’s biggest rockstars, but her creative
journey is a story in its own right. She speaks to Barrie Cassidy about family, addiction, and
becoming a social media star.
Episode 4: Thursday December 23 8:00pm
Melissa Leong is a very private person with a very public job. She talks to Barrie Cassidy about feeling different, growing up with depression, and why she didn’t immediately say yes when offered the chance to be a judge on Masterchef.
Episode 5
Thursday 30 December 8.00pm
Barrie Cassidy returns to One Plus One for a series of in-depth conversations exploring how Australians have coped with COVID. Tonight, infectious diseases expert Sharon Lewin.
Sharon Lewin has become a household name in the past two years. The infectious diseases expert talks to Barrie Cassidy about the way the COVID pandemic has changed our lives, and her hopes for the future.
It’s strange that the ABC has revealed the guests for episodes 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the new season, but not episode 3.
Maybe someone controversial at the moment, or an exclusive/big name they want to promote more independently/closer to the time, or a story that they haven’t finished filming yet?
Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One - Season 3
From Thursday 6 January 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview program welcomes Paralympian Kurt Fearnley back to host another season of One Plus One, talking in-depth with the Australian stars of the Tokyo Games.
Episode One:
Ryley Batt refused to use a wheelchair when he was growing up, choosing instead to get around on skateboard. The wheelchair rugby player talks to Kurt Fearnley about finding sport and his place in the world.
Production credits: Executive Producer - Annie White; Series Producer - Jamie Cummins.
According to ABC’s online guide, the guest for episode 3 of Barrie Cassidy’s season on Thursday December 16 is Sydney teacher Rebecca West.
Rebecca West was recently named one of the best teachers in the world. She talks to Barrie Cassidy about the difficulties her profession faced during COVID.
A background article:
West made the top 10 of 2021 Global Teacher Prize, which was won by American Keishia Thorpe.
Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One Episode 2
Thursday 13 January 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview program welcomes Paralympian Kurt Fearnley back to host another season
of One Plus One, talking in-depth with the Australian stars of the Tokyo Games. Saya Sakakibara was determined to achieve Olympic greatness in honour of her brother Kai, who had a horror crash in the leadup to the Games. The BMX racer talks to Kurt Fearnley about triumph and tragedy on the road to Tokyo.
Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One Episode 3
Thursday 20 January 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview program welcomes Paralympian Kurt Fearnley back to host another season of One Plus One, talking in-depth with the Australian stars of the Tokyo Games.
Ellie Cole is Australia’s most decorated female Paralympian – winning her 17ᵗʰ medal in Tokyo. She chats to Kurt Fearnley about her passion for swimming and her drive to succeed.
Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One Episode 4
Thursday 27 January 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview program welcomes Paralympian Kurt Fearnley back to host another season
of One Plus One, talking in-depth with the Australian stars of the Tokyo Games.Harry Garside is the ballet dancing plumber who won bronze for boxing in Tokyo. He talks to Kurt
about his journey to the ring, and winning Australia’s first Olympic boxing medal in 33 years.
Melissa Leong is the guest this week…
The current season of Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One will be shown on ABC Australia across Asia-Pacific region at 9.30pm AEDT weeknights, starting with Fran Kelly tonight (December 27).
UPDATE: Kurt Fearnley’s new series will air on ABC Australia across Asia-Pacific region at 11pm AEDT on Tuesdays, five days after the Australian broadcast.