The ABC Of Season 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.