ABC Documentaries

Two of cricket's greatest players, sporting icons from different corners of the world. This documentary compares their early lives, stellar careers and dreams, uncovering striking similarities and never-before-shared details.

We will be welcomed by First Nations people through ceremony, ritual, dance and song as we pay respect to the traditional custodians of the Sydney area. A line-up of our finest LGBTIQ+ performers and friends will see new music acts alongside icons of our stages join together to give audiences an unforgettable evening of party and community. On the lawns of the Domain, expect to be enchanted as you revel under the stars with loved ones, new friends and a global community in this joyous celebration to herald the arrival of Sydney WorldPride 2023.

The story of one our most gifted and controversial athletes and how a social media post landed him in the heart of our culture wars. Part 1 traces Folau's family background and his rise to the top of the Rugby world.

How a social media post landed one of our most gifted and controversial athletes at the centre of the culture wars. Part 2 explores the fallout and its impact on the LGBTQI, Rugby, and Pasifika communities.

Australian spies are on the offensive against cyber criminal networks and foreign actors seeking to disrupt democracies. But our intelligence agencies have a long history playing a key role in secret battles.

In a time of hardship, Hobart resident Peter Walsh turns to the secretive platypus for solace, only to discover it is the platypus that need his help to survive in a habitat under threat.

Across the housing sector, from renters to real estate agents and landlords, there's broad agreement that Australia's rental system needs an overhaul — and fast. The problem is, few agree on what that change should look like.

A look back at the life and work of Barry Humphries, told in his own words from archival interviews with the man himself, reflecting on a career that has contributed so much to the cultural life of the nation.

Lurking under the sea is a global web of fibre optic telecommunication cables, the plumbing of the internet. It's how we talk, text and stream, connecting billions of people. These cables are also the frontline of a tech war.