Season 1 (1988)

Episode 1
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June 28, 1988 • 1h

Just before the end of WWII, John Curtin lays on his deathbed. Who will fill the position? Brilliant legal mind, "Doc" Evatt or un...Read more

Episode 2
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July 5, 1988 • 1h

With a supposed Communist uprising in the coal industry moves are afoot to abolish the party from the Liberal side, but also to na...Read more

Episode 3
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July 12, 1988 • 1h

After Chifley wins the election, Evatt spends much time overseas and is elected third President of the United Nations. The Miners'...Read more

Episode 4
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July 19, 1988 • 1h

Communist demands become so great even the ALP feels the need to oppose them leading to the coal miners' strike of 1949, gaoling o...Read more

Episode 5
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July 26, 1988 • 1h

Menzies is now Prime Minister and starts naming alleged Communists in parliament, subjecting them to gaol and sackings. Chifley's ...Read more

Episode 6
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August 2, 1988 • 1h

Menzies calls a double-dissolution over his Communist Party prohibition bill in April 1951, which he wins, but loses five seats. O...Read more

Episode 7
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August 9, 1988 • 1h

Doc Evatt is elected Opposition Leader after Chifley's tragic death, but the odds are stacked against him. Menzies uses the Commun...Read more

Episode 8
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August 16, 1988 • 1h

Following the Petov Affair, Evatt promises pension rises, the abolition of means tests and tax cuts. Noone believes him (even in h...Read more