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ABC | August 12, 2010

Personal and social capability

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Andrew interviews comedienne, Lily Tomlin and hears the very different stories behind three amputees.

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Andrew interviews comedienne, Lily Tomlin and hears the very different stories behind three amputees.

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Tonight another of our Enough Rope 'on the road' specials, where we visit the Queensland mining town of Mt Isa, and Andrew talks to three of the locals.

Enough Rope On The Road: Mt Isa

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Tonight another of our Enough Rope 'on the road' specials, where we visit the Queensland mining town of Mt Isa, and Andrew talks to three of the locals.

Andrew's special guest on the final Enough Rope for 2006 is expat Australian author and art critic for The New York Times, Robert Hughes.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Robert Hughes

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew's special guest on the final Enough Rope for 2006 is expat Australian author and art critic for The New York Times, Robert Hughes.

Andrew Denton presents an encore screening of his intimate interview with one of the world's most admired and respected men, the lead singer of U2, Bono.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Bono

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton presents an encore screening of his intimate interview with one of the world's most admired and respected men, the lead singer of U2, Bono.

Andrew's guest will be author Les Carlyon, and an intriguing interview with two people who have participated in a new concept from Sweden called 'Living Library'.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew's guest will be author Les Carlyon, and an intriguing interview with two people who have participated in a new concept from Sweden called 'Living Library'.

Andrew talks to comedian and actor Billy Crystal.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Billy Crystal

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew talks to comedian and actor Billy Crystal.

Little Britain's David Walliams and Matt Lucas will be Andrew Denton's special guests in an interview recorded in London.

Enough Rope with Andrew Denton: Matt Lucas and David Walliams

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Little Britain's David Walliams and Matt Lucas will be Andrew Denton's special guests in an interview recorded in London.

A worldwide television exclusive interview with Joanne Lees, whose boyfriend, Peter Falconio was murdered by Bradley John Murdoch in the Northern Territory in 2001.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Joanne Lees

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

A worldwide television exclusive interview with Joanne Lees, whose boyfriend, Peter Falconio was murdered by Bradley John Murdoch in the Northern Territory in 2001.

Andrew Denton's guests are Ian Chappell, and Ingrid Pulson, whose husband killed her two children, her father, and then himself. The Coroner ruled this could have been prevented if the police had acted sooner. Includes footage of 1981 underarm bowling incident, which Chappell discusses.

Enough Rope with Andrew Denton: Ian Chappell/Ingrid Pulson

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton's guests are Ian Chappell, and Ingrid Pulson, whose husband killed her two children, her father, and then himself. The Coroner ruled this could have been prevented if the police had acted sooner. Includes footage of 1981 underarm bowling incident, which Chappell discusses.

Andrew Denton interviews the inspiring Raelene Boyle and comedian, Rod Quantock.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Raelene Boyle/Rod Quantock

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton interviews the inspiring Raelene Boyle and comedian, Rod Quantock.

Andrew Denton will be talking to celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, to be followed by a tribute to Peter Brock with a repeat screening of his 2005 interview.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Jamie Oliver/Peter Brock

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton will be talking to celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, to be followed by a tribute to Peter Brock with a repeat screening of his 2005 interview.

Andrew Denton presents this special interview with former US Vice President Al Gore, currently promoting his feature documentary on the dangers of global warming, An Inconvenient Truth.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Al Gore

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton presents this special interview with former US Vice President Al Gore, currently promoting his feature documentary on the dangers of global warming, An Inconvenient Truth.

Andrew Denton interviews Australian television legend Michael Willesee.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Mike Willesee

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton interviews Australian television legend Michael Willesee.

Andrew talks to the man behind the nicknames 'feral abacus' and 'the visiting professor' - John Hewson and the multi-award winning performer, John Butler.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: John Butler/John Hewson

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew talks to the man behind the nicknames 'feral abacus' and 'the visiting professor' - John Hewson and the multi-award winning performer, John Butler.

This week Enough Rope goes 'On the Road' to the north-west Victorian town of Rainbow (population about 550), which lies in wheat and sheep country on the edge of the Mallee (desert country). Scratch the surface and even a small town like Rainbow reveals a cast of characters.

Enough Rope On The Road: Rainbow Victoria

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

This week Enough Rope goes 'On the Road' to the north-west Victorian town of Rainbow (population about 550), which lies in wheat and sheep country on the edge of the Mallee (desert country). Scratch the surface and even a small town like Rainbow reveals a cast of characters.

Andrew speaks with Dr Jane Goodall, the world's leading expert on chimpanzees and an extraordinary interview with 70s star, Donny Osmond.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Jane Goodall/Donny Osmond

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew speaks with Dr Jane Goodall, the world's leading expert on chimpanzees and an extraordinary interview with 70s star, Donny Osmond.

Andrew talks to the charismatic Chrissy Amphlett and comedian, Ben Elton.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Chrissy Amphlett/Marcel Aouad/Ben Elton

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew talks to the charismatic Chrissy Amphlett and comedian, Ben Elton.

Dual Oscar winning actor, Kevin Spacey and Bernie and Karen Banton on the dreadful legacy of the asbestos industry.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Kevin Spacey And Bernie Banton

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Dual Oscar winning actor, Kevin Spacey and Bernie and Karen Banton on the dreadful legacy of the asbestos industry.

The conversation is bound to get interesting when you're talking to three cabbies! This week Andrew Denton talks to Bruce from Melbourne, Chris from Sydney, and Gerard, who drives a cab on the Gold Coast. Andrew also speaks to Chris Martin from Cold Play.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Chris Martin/Three Cabbies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

The conversation is bound to get interesting when you're talking to three cabbies! This week Andrew Denton talks to Bruce from Melbourne, Chris from Sydney, and Gerard, who drives a cab on the Gold Coast. Andrew also speaks to Chris Martin from Cold Play.

Andrew talks to Australia's king of country, Troy Cassar-Daley and cricketer with a conscience, Stuart Macgill.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Troy Cassar-Daley/Stuart Macgill

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew talks to Australia's king of country, Troy Cassar-Daley and cricketer with a conscience, Stuart Macgill.

Andrew interviews Actor and Director, Richard E. Grant whose semi-autobiographical film Wah Wah is currently screening and Ciaron O'Reilly, a man who has dedicated his life to protest.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Richard E Grant/Ciaron O'reilly

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew interviews Actor and Director, Richard E. Grant whose semi-autobiographical film Wah Wah is currently screening and Ciaron O'Reilly, a man who has dedicated his life to protest.

On December 12th 1996, Dr Gary Fulcher's life changed forever. While driving his car, he had a hyperglycaemic episode due to his insulin-dependent diabetes. He pulled off the side of the road, but didn't turn off the engine. Gary woke up on fire...and his seat belt buckle had melted. Luckily the fire brigade was only 500 metres down the road, but by the time they had freed him, he had third degree burns to 60% of his body.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Gary Fulcher/Chris Isaak

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

On December 12th 1996, Dr Gary Fulcher's life changed forever. While driving his car, he had a hyperglycaemic episode due to his insulin-dependent diabetes. He pulled off the side of the road, but didn't turn off the engine. Gary woke up on fire...and his seat belt buckle had melted. Luckily the fire brigade was only 500 metres down the road, but by the time they had freed him, he had third degree burns to 60% of his body.

Andrew Denton chats to Tony Purkiss about his extraordinary story of survival... From the Bali bombings to the infamous Sydney to Hobart yacht race in 1998 and more... And Colonel Matthew Bogdanos the US marine who helped save some of the world's greatest antiquities at Baghdad's Iraq Museum.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Tony Purkiss/Matthew Bogdanos

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton chats to Tony Purkiss about his extraordinary story of survival... From the Bali bombings to the infamous Sydney to Hobart yacht race in 1998 and more... And Colonel Matthew Bogdanos the US marine who helped save some of the world's greatest antiquities at Baghdad's Iraq Museum.

Andrew talks to Musical diva, Marcia Hines and the Booker Prize winning author of Vernon God Little, DBC Pierre.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Marcia Hines And Dbc Pierre

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Andrew talks to Musical diva, Marcia Hines and the Booker Prize winning author of Vernon God Little, DBC Pierre.

Andrew Denton talks to actor David Wenham, author Lee Stringer and Beaconsfield paramedic, Paul Featherstone.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: David Wenham/Lee Stringer/Paul Featherstone

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew Denton talks to actor David Wenham, author Lee Stringer and Beaconsfield paramedic, Paul Featherstone.

Andrew talks with cartoonist Michael Leunig and controversial singer Pink. In Show and Tell Andrew speaks with Tana Macqueen about living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Enough Rope With Andrew Denton: Michael Leunig/Pnk

Years 9-10, 11-12 Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding

Andrew talks with cartoonist Michael Leunig and controversial singer Pink. In Show and Tell Andrew speaks with Tana Macqueen about living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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