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Australia After War

War, History · 2023

Last aired: S1 E4, Lest We Forget · 2023-10-24

From the Great War onwards, combining the stories of veterans and their families, with commentary from leading academics and experts. A thought-provoking exploration of one of the most important icons in Australian life.

Cast

Lisa McCune Narrator

Season 1

E1 Exit Wounds 2023-10-03 · 60 min Australia has a long history of sending men and women to war, but what is it like to come home after serving in Australia's wars? And what are the factors that determine the success or failure of that return?

E2 Homefront 2023-10-10 · 60 min When we think of return from war, we automatically think of how this event affects the men and women who have served our country, but return is felt as well by those closest to them in the home and in the community.

E3 Fit For Heroes 2023-10-17 · 60 min Since word of Australian valour at Gallipoli, a powerful cohort emerged in society - the Returned soldier. Through protest, policy, and advocacy, their impact on Australia's political and cultural landscape has been immense.

E4 Lest We Forget 2023-10-24 · 65 min How do we best commemorate the returned? For many the answer is ANZAC Day; but Australia's national day of remembrance is complicated and problematic for many including the returned themselves.

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