Anne Edmonds recounts the history of opera legend – Dame Nellie Melba. Then, James Mathison and Osher Günsberg re-enact the disastrous expedition – as told by Harley Breen – of Burke and Wills.
Darren McMullan regales with an account of cannibal convicts, brought to life (and death) by Wayne Hope and Phil Lloyd. Then, Nikki Osborne recalls the tale of Beryl Mills, first Miss Australia, with performances from Alex Nation and Yvie Jones.
Matt Okine delivers sex, scandal and suicide in this history of Waltzing Matilda, starring Tex Perkins and Jane Allsop. Then, Em Rusciano recounts Dawn Fraser’s infamous last Olympics, with help from Erin McNaught and Peter Phelps.
James Mathison puts his spin on Gough Witlam’s political assassination, with Stephen Curry and Bernard Curry’s acting chops. Then, Australia’s forgotten war... with emus. Retold by Joel Creasey and brought to life by Trevor Ashley and Annie Maynard.
Brendan Fevola recounts the crimes of Abe Saffron, with a re-enactment from Les Hill and Costa Georgiadis. Then, Steph Tisdell delivers a cracking yarn about Mary Ann Brugg – the first female bushranger - with Natasha Wanganeen and Grant Denyer re-enacting the tale.
Cricket legend Don Bradman’s life is recalled by Heath Franklin and brought to life by Dave Hughes and Sam Sillik. Then, Becky Lucas regales with a tale about Lillian Armfield - Australia’s First Female Detective – starring Les Hill and Roxy Jacenko.
Rhys Darby and Stephen Curry pour themselves a drink and re-tell Australia's rich and often surprising histroy.
