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Renowned Australian actor, satirist and cultural icon Barry Humphries has died age 89. We revisit this interview from 2015 where Barry reflected on 60 years as characters like Dame Edna and being constantly surprised.
Season 2019
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29:00As one of Australia's most prominent social justice advocates, Tim Costello has fought against poverty and inequity for much of his life. He speaks with Jane Hutcheon about faith, humanity and what the future holds.
30:00Melissa Kang was the longest-serving "Dolly Doctor", answering letters from adolescents for 23 years. While the magazine has closed and teenagers now turn to the internet, Dr Kang says the concerns are largely unchanged.
29:00Australian Federal Police Commander Grant Edwards was once an elite athlete and Australia's strongest man. But his work to prevent child exploitation pushed him to the brink of his emotional endurance.
29:00As an oncologist Dr Ranjana Srivastava has spent a lot of time looking after people at the end of their lives. Her work led her to contemplate how people can get the most out of life, and how they can have a good death.
29:00Filmmaker PJ Hogan drew on the challenges of his own childhood to make the hit movie Muriel's Wedding. Life has continued to throw him curveballs, with none so tough as having two autistic children.
29:00Nyadol Nyuon grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp and moved to Australia in her teens. She defied the low expectations of her teachers to become a lawyer and advocate for refugees and human rights.
29:00As founders of Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen cornered a market and built a multi-million-dollar travel guide empire. The business has now been sold, but Tony remains a tireless globetrotter.
29:00As the daughter of a South African freedom fighter, Sisonke Msimang learned key lessons on race from an early age. Now a writer and commentator based in WA, she tackles the contentious topics of gender, race and class.
30:00Psychologist and parenting expert Steve Biddulph has been helping families for decades, and his books have sold millions worldwide. Known for his work on masculinity, he's now trained his eye on the challenges faced by girls.
29:00As a teenager, Casey Legler was one of the fastest swimmers in the world. She was also an alcoholic. After overcoming trauma caused by competing at the Olympics, Casey became the first woman signed as a male fashion model.
30:00Singer Conrad Sewell was on the cusp of global stardom when his life unravelled due to drug and alcohol addiction. He's now starting afresh with a debut studio album and his biggest tour to date.
30:00Kirsten Drysdale played professional hockey before landing a career as a TV journalist and presenter. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon about the media, her African connections, and the bizarre story behind her first book.
29:00Kathy Kelly's 18-year-old son Thomas was killed in a one-punch attack in 2012. Four years later the unthinkable happened when her other son, Stuart, also died. She's now striving to ensure their legacy lives on.
29:00Kanan Gill's path to comedy wasn't a traditional one. The Indian star left a career in software engineering to become part of the sub-continent's growing army of comics, landing him a starring role in a Bollywood movie.
29:00After 18 years as host of Insiders, Barrie Cassidy stepped away from the show he helped create after the 2019 Election. He says it's better to quit than to be asked to leave - a lesson many politicians need to learn.
30:00Julia Zemiro is a woman of many talents - actor, comedian, TV presenter and cabaret festival director. But more and more, her thoughts are turning to a life away from performing.
30:00Author Christos Tsiolkas is well known for exploring Australian culture in his writing. He speaks with Kathryn Robinson about his life, his family, and turning his attention to religion in his latest book Damascus.
30:00Tim Winton is now one of Australia's most celebrated authors with 29 books to his name. He sits down with Jane Hutcheon to reflect on a creative life and the themes that continually colour his work.
29:00Ayla Holdom is a British transgender helicopter pilot who has worked alongside Prince William. Invited to his wedding, she was outed by tabloids in 2010. Now her mission is to challenge media stereotypes of trans people.