This show is so underrated. Wish it had been given some more attention. Jane Hutcheon was so underrated when she hosted this from the studio. Barry Cassidy’s brief time as host earlier this year in a different format was okay. Now Kurt Fearnley as host - which i quite like.
Thursday 20 August- Eddie Woo
Episode 6
Thursday 27 August at 9.30pm
Sam Mostyn is an accomplished non-executive director and sits on the boards of numerous companies. She speaks to Kurt about the importance of diversity and how COVID-19 will change the way we measure success.
https://twitter.com/melaniebrockjpn/status/1297734607618547712
Kurt is a great interviewer!
Episode 7
Thursday 3 September at 9.30pm
Danzal Baker (aka Baker Boy) comes from one of the smallest communities in Arnhem Land but he’s performed on some of the biggest stages. He shares his culture through music using his local language yolngu matha.
Episode 8 (season finale)
Thursday 10 September at 9.30pm
Jess Cerro (aka Montaigne) was meant to be representing Australia at Eurovision. The pandemic has seen that dream pushed back by 12 months, but hasn’t stopped her desire to create and share her art with the world.
From Monday 14 December 8.00pm
The ABC NEWS interview series, One Plus One, returns with a special 6-part series to explore the idea of identity, hosted by Stan Grant. Stan talks to some well-known Australians about who they are, and whether what they see is what the world sees.
Episode 1 features the former professional rugby league footballer Alex McKinnon, whose career was cut short by a spinal injury in 2014.
Glad that One Plus One is returning. New timeslot by the looks of it. Was on Thursdays earlier this year. Now at a more prominent timeslot of Monday’s at 7.30.
Will this show now be a 6-part series with a different host? First, it was with Barrie Cassidy, then Kurt Fearnley and now Stan Grant. Good idea. Changed a little since Jane H left last year
This is a six-part series hosted by Stan Grant. It was originally an ABC News show, then moved to ABC main channel on Thursdays.
Other guest this season include Poh Ling Yeow, Sir Peter Cosgrove and Tim Minchin.
Episode 3: Monday 4 January at 8:00pm
In this episode: Sir Peter Cosgrove has lived many lives – Governor General, Chief of the Defence Force, INTERFET Commander but he says it’s his “Australianness” that is his overriding characteristic.
Episode 4 Tim Minchin
In this episode, Tim Minchin who has come a long way from his early days growing up in Perth.
The comedian, actor and songwriter has become an international star by pushing boundaries and courting controversy.
Episode 5: Monday 18 January at 8:00pm
Kodie Bedford is a storyteller who aims to tell tales of modern Australia – free from the expectations of people who want to put her in a box.
Episode 6: Monday 1 February at 8:00pm
It’s been years since the Queen of the Cross had her name in lights on the golden mile, but Carlotta’s desire to be heard is still strong.
Episode 1: Thursday 25 February at 9:35pm
Episode 2: Thursday 4 March at 9:35pm
Kurt tweeted future guests would include Rob Whittaker and Maggie Beer.
Thursday 11 March-
Kurt’s guest is Maggie Beer tonight.
Episode 4: Thursday 18 March
2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame is an upcoming guest.