Plus, our curator's current faves
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Old People's Home For Teenagers | |
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A world first intergenerational experiment The show often compared to a "big warm hug" is back, this time pairing elderly Australians with the most tough of them all - teens. Watch two unlikely worlds connect and collide in this feel good factual program, narrated by Annabel Crabb. |
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| Philomena | When Philomena’s 50-year search for her secretly adopted son introduces her to a London-based journalist, the two undertake an investigation that spans continents. Exploring the complexities of grief, loss, sexuality and religion, Philomena is “based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan” – Rotten Tomatoes. | |
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Summer Love | Select the dates, confirm your booking and secure an early check-in to Summer Love. This laughter packed anthology follows eight very different stories - all set in the same holiday house over the course of one summer. A brand new comedy featuring an impressive lineup of Australian talent, premiering Wednesday. | |
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Stateless | What does a cult escapee, refugee, office worker and bureaucrat all have in common? Find out in the award-winning Australian drama, Stateless, inspired by the true story of Cornelia Rau. Co-created by Cate Blanchett and starring Yvonne Srahovski, the series follows four strangers whose lives become intertwined at an Australian immigration detention centre. | |
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| Humans “Introducing the world’s first family android.” In the parallel present, the latest must-have gadget for any busy household is a “Synth,” – a highly-developed and intelligent robotic servant. An imaginative exploration into the social impacts of technology and must-watch for fans of Black Mirror. | |
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| | | The Capture How can you tell what is real or fake? When a British soldier is charged with a crime committed in Afghanistan, the tenacious detective handling his case begins to unravel a complex web of conspiracies and lies. A well-crafted six-part series that is equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking. | |
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Vanity Fair | Scale the heights of English society with poverty-stricken Becky Sharp in the television adaption of the 1848 novel. Join Becky as she breaks hearts, loses fortunes and attempts to overcome her simple beginnings. An acclaimed modern take of a popular favourite, starring Olivia Cooke and Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton). Premiering Sunday. | |
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| | ABC iview Curator's Picks | This weekend we're hooked on a period drama set in turbulent 1960s Manchester, a documentary about a mysterious tickling competition, and a feature film starring the brilliant Bryan Cranston. | | |
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What’s coming up | | Backroads: Season Finale Monday 8.00pm |
| China Tonight: New Episode Monday 9.35pm |
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| America Divided: Special Thursday 9.00pm |
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| Do you or someone you know need audio description? Find out the AD schedule this week. | |
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