Modern history

11-12

Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

September 1950, and the war against Communism was being fought across Asia. While a beaten Truman considers the bomb, Stalin increases his influence.

Music

11-12

Classification: Mature

MAX The Artist's Story is an exclusive, never-before-told story of some of the biggest artists to come out of the land of Australia. Tonight, this will be the first ever true story of Midnight Oil, told by Midnight Oil.

Earth and environment

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

Dr Brittany Brand pairs up with one of China's top naturalists on an adventure like no other. The pair are on a mission to reveal how China's unique natural frontiers were forged from the belly of the planet.

Music

Modern history

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

During the Great Depression and World War II, country music thrives and reaches bigger audiences. Bob Wills adapts jazz's Big Band sound to create Texas Swing and Grand Ole Opry singer Roy Acuff becomes a national star. Despite a divorce between two of its members, the Carter family carries on, turning out songs that will become classics. Nashville slowly becomes Music City and the centre of the growing country music industry.

History

Geography

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

The Gold Coast hides a past full of bitter struggle and huge enterprise. Greig explores how South Sea Islanders suffered brutal treatment to enable the early sugar boom in the 19th century.

History

Geography

9-10

11-12

Classification: General

This incredible two-part series, which required two years of planning and high-level negotiations, grants presenter Michael Palin unprecedented access to the reclusive country of North Korea.

Indigenous Australians

Civics and citizenship

11-12

Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

Walkley award-winning writer Stan Grant tells the remarkable story of indigenous AFL legend Adam Goodes. Through the backdrop of Goodes' journey, the film explores race, identity, and belonging in Australia today.

Music

9-10

11-12

Classification: General

Featuring classic moments in the careers of twelve legends of Opera, from Luciano Pavarotti to Enrico Caruso, Joan Sutherland to Kiri Te Kanawa and Jessye Norman to Mario Lanza. Filmed in in the United Kingdom and Italy, each episode features historical archive, performance highlights, and contributions from artists, critics and directors.

Health and PE

Science

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

Michael Mosley tests how hard you really need to exercise to improve your health. Alain Gregoire cures his lifelong phobia of heights in just two hours using virtual reality. Meanwhile, Zoe Williams investigates a hidden illness that can cause stillbirth, and Giles Yeo tests the extraordinary claim that eating less can boost your memory, and whether hot drinks or cold are best to cool you down.

Media arts

History

9-10

11-12

Classification: Mature

Coppola, Scorsese, Lucas and Spielberg. These are the stories of the movies that have become timeless classics and defined the Seventies.

Ancient history

11-12

Classification: Mature

Uncover the events that shaped the great Jewish revolt against Rome as told by Jewish General, historian and perceived traitor Flavius Josephus. Explore Josephus' early history as a Jewish leader and researcher, his travels to Rome, the folklore of his making as a prophet, and ultimately his involvement in the fall of Judea.

Modern history

11-12

Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

March 1953: Stalin is dead, and in Asia the heated conflicts are ending. But with foreign troops leaving the region, Ho Chi Minh formulates a new plan.

Music

11-12

Classification: Mature Accompanied (15+)

MAX The Artist's Story is an exclusive, never-before-told story of some of the biggest artists to come out of the land of Australia. Tonight, this will be the first ever true story of Hunters & Collectors, told by Hunters & Collectors.

Indigenous Australians

Personal and social capability

11-12

Classification: Mature

Beyond the glitz, glue guns and glamour of black drag to reveal a fun, fabulous and sometimes fearful place. A sassy, intimate portrait of what it means to be an Indigenous drag queen.

History

Geography

9-10

11-12

Classification: Parental Guidance

Greig travels to Footscray, one of the fastest settlements to develop in Australia. Once the industrial heart of Melbourne, it drew a European workforce from around the country.

History

Geography

9-10

11-12

Classification: General

Michael visits the Korean Demilitarised Zone, the ancient Korean capital of Kaesong, the ghostly international airport in the newly built beachside resort town of Wonsan, and the Revolutionary Museum on Mount Paektu.

Civics and citizenship

Health and PE

11-12

Classification: Mature

Before the 30th anniversary of the Vancouver Pride Society, Ken Coolen examines gay pride celebrations internationally. He travels to places where pride is steeped in protest to experience the powerful oppression that still exists.

Personal and social capability

Drama

11-12

Classification: Mature

Four old friends reflect on their lives and careers, as they spend a weekend together at the retreat once shared by Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier.