One Plus One

  • Premiered: Feb 2012
  • Episodes: 248
  • Followers: 1
  • Running
  • ABC1
  • Friday at 20
  • Documentary News Talk show

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Season 9
9x1
Wesley Enoch
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 25, 2019
Wesley Enoch was a troubled, violent youth whose life changed when he discovered acting. From writing and directing well known theatre productions to artistic director of the Sydney Festival, he speaks with Ellen Fanning.
9x2
Ella Holcombe
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Air date
Feb 01, 2019
Ella Holcombe lost her parents and family home in the Black Saturday bushfires 10 years ago. She’s now written a children’s book based on her story, and is speaking publicly for the first time. She sits down with Eleanor Hall.
9x3
Margaret Harrod
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Feb 08, 2019
Former nun Margaret Harrod turned whistleblower on her twin brother - a Catholic priest - when she realised he was sexually abusing children. He's now in jail. Margaret speaks with Eleanor Hall.
9x4
David Marr
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Feb 15, 2019
David Marr began his working life in the law, before finding his calling as a writer. He's spent almost half a century observing and chronicling the country he loves - Australia. He speaks with Julia Baird.
9x5
Yumi Stynes
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Air date
Feb 22, 2019
Yumi Stynes is a broadcaster, writer and mother-of-four who's carved out a 20-year media career through speaking her mind - while weathering social media storms along the way. She sits down with Jane Hutcheon.
9x6
Maya Newell
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Mar 01, 2019
Maya Newell describes herself as a "gayby" - the child of same-sex parents. Growing up with two mums, she spent years answering questions about her upbringing, and now works as a filmmaker spotlighting stories of difference.
9x7
Mikey Robbins
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Mar 08, 2019
Comedian Mikey Robins has never hidden his complex relationship with food, or the battle with his weight that began in childhood. He's now combined his passion for history and food in a book of bizarre food-themed stories through the ages.
9x8
Murray Cook
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Mar 15, 2019
Seven years ago, Murray Cook hung up his red skivvy and left The Wiggles after 21 wildly successful years. He struggled with the decision for a while, but has now found a new musical calling - as a rock band guitarist.
9x9
Nakkiah Lui
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Mar 22, 2019
Nakkiah Lui grew up in a close-knit Aboriginal family in Western Sydney, fiercely proud of her heritage but uncertain of her place in the world. Now she's forging a path as a playwright, actor and comedian.
9x10
Bernard Ollis
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Mar 29, 2019
London-trained artist Bernard Ollis spent decades teaching in Australian art schools before returning to the studio full time. He now paints and travels the world alongside his partner, artist Wendy Sharpe.
9x11
Mark Scott
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Apr 05, 2019
After 10 years at the helm of the ABC, Mark Scott is now the NSW education secretary with responsibility for 2,200 schools. He reflects on leadership and change, and recent turbulence at the national broadcaster.
9x12
Julia Zemiro
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Apr 11, 2019
Julia Zemiro is a woman of many talents – actor, comedian, TV presenter and cabaret festival director. But more and more, her thoughts are turning to a life away from performing.
9x13
Barrie Cassidy
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Apr 19, 2019
He's hosted the political TV program Insiders for 18 years, but this federal election will be Barrie Cassidy's last on the show. He says it's better to quit than to be asked to leave - a lesson many politicians need to learn.
9x14
Kanan Gill
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Apr 26, 2019
Kanan Gill's path to comedy wasn't a traditional one. The Indian star left a career in software engineering to become part of the sub-continent's growing army of comics, landing him a starring role in a Bollywood movie.
9x15
Kathy Kelly
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May 03, 2019
Kathy Kelly's 18-year-old son Thomas was killed in a one-punch attack in 2012. Four years later the unthinkable happened when her other son, Stuart, also died. She's now striving to ensure their legacy lives on.
9x16
Kirsten Drysdale
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May 10, 2019
Kirsten Drysdale played professional hockey before landing a career as a TV journalist and presenter. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon about the media, her African connections, and the bizarre story behind her first book.
9x17
Conrad Sewell
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May 24, 2019
Singer Conrad Sewell was on the cusp of global stardom when his life unravelled due to drug and alcohol addiction. He's now starting afresh with a debut studio album and his biggest tour to date.
9x18
Casey Legler
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May 31, 2019
As a teenager, Casey Legler was one of the fastest swimmers in the world. She was also an alcoholic. After overcoming trauma caused by competing at the Olympics, Casey became the first woman signed as a male fashion model.
9x20
Sisonke Msimang
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Air date
Jun 04, 2019
As the daughter of a South African freedom fighter, Sisonke Msimang learned key lessons on race from an early age. Now a writer and commentator based in WA, she tackles the contentious topics of gender, race and class.
9x19
Steve Biddulph
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Jun 07, 2019
Psychologist and parenting expert Steve Biddulph has been helping families for decades, and his books have sold millions worldwide. Known for his work on masculinity, he's now trained his eye on the challenges faced by girls.
9x21
Tony Wheeler
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Jun 21, 2019
As founders of Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen cornered a market and built a multi-million-dollar travel guide empire. The business has now been sold, but Tony remains a tireless globetrotter.
9x22
Nyadol Nyuon
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Jun 28, 2019
Nyadol Nyuon grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp and moved to Australia in her teens. She defied the low expectations of her teachers to become a lawyer and advocate for refugees and human rights.
9x23
PJ Hogan
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Jul 05, 2019
Filmmaker PJ Hogan drew on the challenges of his own childhood to make the hit movie Muriel's Wedding. Life has continued to throw him curveballs, with none so tough as having two autistic children.
9x24
Ranjana Srivastava
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Jul 12, 2019
As an oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava has spent a lot of time looking after people at the end of their lives. Her work led her to contemplate how people can get the most out of life, and how they can have a good death.
9x25
Grant Edwards
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Jul 26, 2019
Australian Federal Police Commander Grant Edwards was once an elite athlete and Australia's strongest man. But his work to prevent child exploitation pushed him to the brink of his emotional endurance.
9x26
Melissa Kang
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Aug 02, 2019
Melissa Kang was the longest-serving "Dolly Doctor", answering letters from adolescents for 23 years. While the magazine has closed and teenagers now turn to the internet, Dr Kang says the concerns are largely unchanged.
9x27
Tim Costello
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Air date
Aug 09, 2019
As one of Australia's most prominent social justice advocates, Tim Costello has fought against poverty and inequity for much of his life. He speaks with Jane Hutcheon about faith, humanity and what the future holds.
9x28
Rosie Batty
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Air date
Aug 16, 2019
Rosie Batty has been a tireless crusader against family violence since her son Luke was murdered by his father in 2014. After years of activism and a clutch of accolades, she's finally allowing herself to grieve.
9x29
William Yang
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Air date
Aug 23, 2019
William Yang has spent five decades exploring cultural and sexual identity through his work as a photographer. After coming out as gay, it took him many more years to shrug off shame around his Chinese heritage.
9x30
John Howard
Episode overview
Air date
Aug 30, 2019
He's one of Australia's leading actors, but as a young man John Howard lacked confidence. After flunking medical and legal studies, his sense of self-worth soared when he discovered acting. He sits down with Jane Hutcheon.
9x31
Ita Buttrose
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 06, 2019
After nine years and 500 interviews, Jane Hutcheon prepares to say farewell to One Plus One. In her final interview Jane speaks with an Australian icon, media doyenne and current Chair of the ABC Ita Buttrose.
9x32
Jane Hutcheon
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 13, 2019
After 25 years at the ABC, nine of them spent interviewing hundreds of notable people for One Plus One, Jane Hutcheon swaps roles for her final program. She speaks with Hamish Macdonald about her life and career.
9x33
Anton Enus
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Air date
Sep 20, 2019
Brought up under apartheid in South Africa, Anton Enus only tasted real equality on arrival in Australia. Now a well-known media figure, he's turned his cancer battle into a health campaign. He speaks with Kathryn Robinson.
9x34
Marianne Jauncey
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 27, 2019
Marianne Jauncey is a public health doctor who's worked with marginalised people throughout her career. For the past 11 years she's been director of Sydney's medically supervised injecting centre. She joins Kathryn Robinson.
9x35
Heather Mitchell
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 04, 2019
Actor Heather Mitchell's starring role in the TV series Spellbinder has seared her into the memories of millennials across the world. Despite her success it hasn't been the easiest path. She joins Melanie Tait.
9x36
Jon Faine
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 11, 2019
After 23 years presenting the Morning show on ABC Radio Melbourne, Jon Faine is hanging up the headphones. He speaks to Virginia Trioli about his life and career behind the microphone.
9x37
David Campbell
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2019
David Campbell is an actor, TV presenter, and musician whose career has taken him to Broadway and beyond. Raised by his grandmother, his life changed at age 10 when told his father was a rock star. He speaks to Melanie Tait.
9x38
Louise Herron
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 25, 2019
CEO of the Sydney Opera House and former lawyer Louise Herron speaks to Tracey Kirkland about being the caretaker of one of Australia's most iconic buildings, plus her very public stoush with broadcaster Alan Jones.
9x39
Matt Okine
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 01, 2019
Throughout his career Matt Okine has made comedy out of life's darkest moments. The former triple j breakfast presenter speaks to Kathryn Robinson about cracking jokes, his latest book, and becoming a father.
9x40
Jane Needham
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 08, 2019
Jane Needham used her time as the President of the NSW Bar Association to promote equality of opportunity for women in the law. She speaks to Emma Alberici about her journey and the difficulty in trying to effect change.
9x41
Louise Adler
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 2019
Louise Adler is one of the most significant figures in Australian publishing. She speaks to Eleanor Hall about her love of books, her passion for publishing, and her resignation from Melbourne University Press.
9x42
Christos Tsiolkas
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 22, 2019
Author Christos Tsiolkas is well known for exploring Australian culture in his writing. He speaks with Kathryn Robinson about his life, his family, and turning his attention to religion in his latest book Damascus.
9x43
Mark Humphries
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2019
Satirist Mark Humphries is known for sending up the foibles of politicians. He speaks to Melanie Tait about his passion for television, his life before comedy, and his obsession with musicals.
9x44
Mandy Sayer
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 2019
The daughter of a musician, author Mandy Sayer spent her early 20s tap dancing on the streets of America. She speaks with Melanie Tait about her childhood, her family, and her beloved Kings Cross.
9x45 Season finale
Lydia Williams
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 13, 2019
Lydia Williams grew up straddling two worlds. The goalkeeper for the Matildas speaks with Tracey Holmes about securing equal pay for the team, and finding herself through sport.

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