Australian Story Season 20, Episode 28: From Daddy's Tummy

1

Life In A Northern Town

From her high-end advertising agency in Sydney, Dof Dickinson committed her resources to make a film about an animal she'd never met and in the process, met a community she'd never forget - the people of Port Hedland.

30 min

2

The Good Wife

Looks back at the life and loves of Lady Susan Renouf. For decades she was known as a famous wife and socialite but now faces the greatest challenge of her life as an independent woman.

30 min

3

Ask The Leyland Brother

The inside story of iconic outback adventurers, the Leyland Brothers. Pioneering young stars, to bankruptcy and illness, Mal Leyland reveals all, and reflects on a career full of highs and lows.

30 min

4

The Meaning Of Life

Looks at how the feature film Paper Planes unfolded and updates the stories of the two young men who first featured on the program back in 2009.

30 min

5

How I Met My Daughter

A mind bending tale from the frontline of the reproduction revolution. "The family court has not even envisaged the scenario they've created".

30 min

6

Just Call Jamal

How a popular Sydney GP, Dr Jamal Rifi, became the 'go to' man in a time of crisis.

30 min

7

The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 1)

The first in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

30 min

8

The Seeds Of Wrath (Part 2)

Final in a two-part special. What happens when a neighbours' dispute in a rural community suddenly goes global?

30 min

9

Educating Miss Siobhan

The inspiring story of a young family and the death of a beloved sporting legend.

30 min

10

Into The Lion's Den

An audacious WWII attack behind enemy lines achieved by 14 men and a fishing boat: will the efforts of one Z Special veteran be enough to raise the humble MV Krait to its rightful glory?

30 min

11

The Fault In Our Stars

When lightning strikes twice...one family's inspiring survival story.

30 min

12

The Fresh Start

Reinventing Sergeant Simon Illingworth - a corruption busting cop finds a new life and love on the land.

30 min

13

Mrs Gimblett's Silver Linings

Saving Yaraka. What happens when a former head teacher buys an outback pub.

30 min

14

The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 1)

This episode revisits one of Australian Story's most popular programs ever. The iconic rural property at the centre of that program, Tarwyn Park, has been sold to make way for an open cut coal mine.

30 min

15

The Battle For Tarwyn Park (Part 2)

In 2005 Peter Andrews, a racehorse breeder and farmer had succeeded in converting degraded land into fertile pasture. The farm has now been sold to a Korean power company, and has exposed deep divisions in the Andrews family.

30 min

16

The Irwin Encounters

Breaking the silence: the untold story of Steve Irwin's original Croc Hunter Team.

30 min

17

Boots And All

The untold inside story of how David Morrison became a crusader for cultural change in the Army and of the women who galvanised him.

30 min

18

Battling The Blues

In a candid interview, Darius Boyd speaks about his mother's battle with mental illness, his own battle with depression and how football first became his saviour and then his worst enemy.

30 min

19

Suddenly One Summer

After being convicted of sexual abuse Josephine Greensill might well have languished in prison for the full five year sentence had it not been for the determination of her sisters, Annette and Mary Toohey.

30 min

20

Weekend At Weetalaba

We revisit Australian Story's most popular couple, Mac and Gayle Shann. Back in 2003 cameras followed Gayle's recovery from an horrific farming accident which caused the loss of one arm and the use of her other.

30 min

21

In Your Face

In a world obsessed with physical beauty, Robert Hoge is a man embracing 'ugly'. He's on a mission to confront us all with some difficult questions and start a new debate about concepts of beauty.

30 min

22

Driven

How a boy from an ordinary Queanbeyan family made it to the top of Formula One; How he succeeded when thousands of others saw their dreams crash and burn. This is the story of Mark Webber's success.

30 min

23

Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 1)

In an exclusive interview, the media-shy Gina Rinehart talks about her pioneering ancestors, her father's triumphs and struggles, her pride in the Roy Hill mine, and the business and family troubles encountered along the way.

30 min

24

Iron, Iron, Iron - The Hancock Dynasty (Part 2)

In Part 2, Gina Rinehart reflects on the pioneering exploits of her early ancestors, her pride in the imminent completion of the Roy Hill mine, and the business and family troubles she has encountered along the way.

30 min

25

The Man Behind The Morcombes

Solicitor Peter Boyce acted for the Morcombe family during the inquest into the disappearance of their son Daniel. Together with Bruce Morcombe, his research helped highlight the man who was later convicted for murder.

30 min

26

Being Bradman (Part 1)

As Don Bradman's cherished granddaughter Greta prepares to shine on the world stage as an operatic soprano, the family of the cricketing legend tell their inside story for the first time.

30 min

27

Being Bradman (Part 2)

In part two of Being Bradman, as granddaughter Greta takes to the international stage as an opera singer, Sir Donald Bradman's very private family opens up about how his fame cast a large shadow and has affected their lives.

30 min

28

From Daddy's Tummy

'From Daddy's Tummy' tells the story of AJ, partner Zu and their two children and reveals a stunning photographic record of AJ's transition from female to male.

30 min

29

Big Mum

Life at a crossroads: At 70, Australian Geraldine Cox weighs up the future of the 400 children under her care in Cambodia.

30 min

30

Seriously Funny

An up and coming comedian transforms a harrowing family back story into unforgettable comedy.

30 min

31

Grand Designs

Inside fashion designer Collette Dinnigan's private world and her decision to pull back from her global fashion empire and spend more time with friends and family.

30 min

32

Wendy's Way

From rubbish dump to a garden masterpiece. The quest to preserve Wendy Whiteley's magnificent Secret Garden.

30 min

33

The Making Of Malcolm

An intimate portrait of Malcolm Turnbull and his family, told by those closest to him.

30 min

34

Lexie's Village

Sydney woman Natalie Lovett tells the story of her daughter's conception using a donor egg & sperm. She's left with an unexpected dilemma: what to do with the remaining embryos? Her solution is both surprising & shocking.

30 min

35

All In The Mind

Unmasking the comic genius of actor, Garry McDonald. Airing as part of Mental As... ABC's week long initiative in support of Mental Health Week.

30 min

36

Raise Your Voice

Singer Jenny Morris makes a dramatic personal revelation. The ARIA-award winning performer has been diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition that has forced her to cut her career short.

30 min

37

Doing It For Dan

Lucy Haslam is a woman in a hurry. Since losing her son Daniel to cancer, the Tamworth resident has stepped up her campaign to legalise medicinal cannabis.

30 min

38

Going With The Flow

Cedar and Stuart Anderson have revolutionised the humble beehive. From living off the smell of an oily rag they've now become millionaires. How will they cope moving from a simple life to running an international company?

30 min

39

Stayin' Alive

A young Kimberley tour guide beats the odds, to follow in the footsteps of a distinguished ancestor.

30 min

40

Out Of The Water

What one mother uncovered on her rural property after her family was dealt the most terrible blow.

30 min

41

The Age Of Ange

The man who's taken football from the forgotten game to unforgettable glory - Ange Postecoglou.

30 min

42

A Force Of Nature

Margot Spalding: The colourful Bendigo business woman who's campaigning against intolerance and hate.

30 min