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Four Corners: Big Brethren (15 September)
Documentary. In the streets of suburban Sydney lies the headquarters of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church – a secretive, ultra-wealthy organisation whose $22 billion business empire stretches around the globe. Critics accuse the religious group, once known as the Exclusive Brethren, of operating like a cult, while its leader Bruce Hales and his family live in luxury, at the centre of a network of thousands of companies worldwide. Watch the trailer.
Australian Story: All Consuming – Kate Reid (15 September)
Documentary. Kate Reid’s croissants have been called the world’s best. But how did a young woman battling a near-fatal eating disorder end up perfecting pastry? Kate’s perfectionism helped her realise her dreams, but Australian Story reveals the interior struggle of a woman who has faced down the darker side of control.
PNG: The Road to Independence (16 September)
Documentary. PNG’s independence 50 years ago came against all odds. Somehow, one of the most culturally diverse lands on earth avoided predictions of chaos. This is the story of the leaders who united tribes speaking 840 different languages and the role of colonial Australia in the birth of a nation, told through the lens of those who took part.
Foreign Correspondent: NOT WELCOME: Northern Ireland’s Race Riots (16 September)
Documentary. Throughout the northern summer, anti-immigration protests have taken place across the United Kingdom. But while angry crowds have scuffled with police outside hotels housing asylum seekers, the most shocking confrontations have occurred in Northern Ireland. It’s the least diverse region of the UK and racial hate crime is at record levels. This week, Foreign Correspondent reporter Barbara Miller travels to the town of Ballymena where some locals are waging a war on migrants, attacking their homes and cars and running them out of town. Watch the trailer.
The Assembly Season 2 (21 September)
Documentary Series. Australia’s most renowned interviewer, Leigh Sales, returns to mentor a new and bigger cohort of autistic journalism students from across the country as they learn their craft and interview famous celebrities. Those being interviewed this season include: Richard Roxburgh, Guy Sebastian, Ray Martin, Julia Morris, Steve Waugh, and Maggie Beer.
Mystery Road Origin Season 2 (21 September)
Series. A new posting to the town of Loch Iris but as Jay Swan begins to investigate an unfolding case, Loch Iris closes ranks around him. And the more he pieces together the crime, the more he realises the entire town has been hiding a shadowy past. It’s a past that is still rippling through to the present. And with it, a secret, that threatens to tear Jay and Mary apart. Watch the trailer.
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Britain’s Great Cathedrals (14 September)
Travel Series. Join Reverend Pat Allerton on a remarkable personal pilgrimage to explore the riches of Britain’s cathedrals. The cathedrals of Britain are not just architectural masterpieces – they are ecclesiastical treasure houses. This visually sumptuous travelogue tells a story of extraordinary craftsmanship and artistry as Reverend Pat explores the cathedral’s splendour and secrets.
Fizzy and Suds Season 2 (8 September)
Animated Series. Fizzy and Suds, two animated bubbles with boundless curiosity, are ready to dive into a fresh batch of real-world fascinations, with episodes focusing on Penguins, Garbage Trucks, Railways, Bees, Noodles, Storms, Frogs and more. They’ll bring viewers along for the ride with their signature sparkle and wonder.
