A long-lost mother and daughter are reunited after over 50 years apart, as Norma Pearsons, who was 16 when she was brutally raped, discovers she's pregnant and embarks on a journey to find the truth about her past.
1. A Soldier's Journey / Wild Stallion / Dante's Inferno
Aired: May 29, 1996Sir William Keys shares his journey of using Chinese medicine to manage his c...
2. Trail Blazers / Cecelia and Justin / The Chant of Tommy Lewis
Aired: Jun 5, 1996A group of young boys from Sydney's streets and refuges embark on a cattle dr...
3. Goodbye Mary / Slow Business / The Butcher's Pen
Aired: Jun 12, 1996The daughters of Australian literary icon Dame Mary Durack embark on a journe...
4. Australia Street / Mother and Sons / The Underwoods of Riveren
Aired: Jun 19, 1996The next episode of Australia Street explores the fascinating documentation o...
5. Coming Home / Sentimental Journey / Spirited Woman
Aired: Jun 26, 1996Perth-based comedian Kel Watkins is on the cusp of stardom, set to perform at...
6. Robin's Song / A Day At The Dump / Lily's Children
Aired: Jul 3, 1996In the next episode, "Robin's Song", we continue the inspiring story of Robin...
7. The Postman / Rifka's Flock
Aired: Jul 10, 1996Tom Kruse, a postman who had the mail run on the Birdsville Track for many ye...
8. Betty and Me / The Barber / Life on a String
Aired: Jul 17, 1996A love story about Betty and Dudley Hyde, a married couple of over 60 years, ...
9. Men's Business / The Nun's Story / The Hard Sell
Aired: Jul 24, 1996In Moranbah, a mining town, individuals flock seeking lucrative opportunities...
10. The Great Escape / Love Story / Food of Love
Aired: Jul 31, 1996John Dawkins, former Federal Treasurer, recounts his own story and shares his...
11. The Surgeon's Story / Dingo Dash / The Deep End
Aired: Aug 7, 1996A gripping episode awaits in the next installment, as Caroline Jones delves i...
12. Mother and Child / Personal Best
Aired: Aug 14, 1996A long-lost mother and daughter are reunited after over 50 years apart, as No...
13. Pride of the Fleet / A Place in the Sun
Aired: Aug 21, 1996Commander Peter Sinclair, a navy man from a distinguished naval lineage, has ...
Aired: Aug 28, 1996Australian Story presents a special 30-minute episode, as Caroline Jones expl...
15. The Grand Obsession / Good Move / Debbie's Place
Aired: Sep 4, 1996An ill-fated camel trek across the Great Sandy and Gibson deserts is led by 6...
16. Kerry's Baby / The Go-Between
Aired: Sep 11, 1996Kerry's journey to motherhood is put to the test as she navigates her bipolar...
17. A Woman's Place / Song of Joy
Aired: Sep 18, 1996Mary Kalantzis, a prominent figure in the multi-cultural arena, shares her st...
Aired: Sep 25, 1996Dr. Miles Little, a retired surgeon and professor, has his medical perspectiv...
19. Life of Slicer / Mrs Ainsworth / Dancing Dad
Aired: Oct 2, 1996Tasmanian conservative politician Michael Hodgeman surprises everyone by intr...
20. A League of His Own / Twilight Rebel
Aired: Oct 9, 1996A revealing look at the personal side of a normally private individual, Ken C...
21. Master of Ceremonies / Tall Poppies
Aired: Oct 16, 1996Ric Birch, a renowned Master of Ceremonies, shares his expertise, having desi...
22. Longley's Endeavour / Home Grown
Aired: Oct 23, 1996John Longley, the visionary behind the Endeavour replica, shares his personal...
23. The Last Muster / Mr Squiggle
Aired: Oct 30, 1996Brian O'Sullivan, the Victorian State President of the National Party, recoun...
Aired: Nov 6, 1996A group of gifted young students at Perth's Aboriginal Academy of Performing ...
25. Calling the Tune / The Matchmaker
Aired: Nov 13, 1996Donna Tsang, wife of the Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney, shares her remarkable s...
Aired: Nov 20, 1996This week's program focuses on relationships, featuring a poignant story of a...
Aired: Nov 27, 1996The next episode of Best of Blokes focuses on notable Australian men, includi...
Appearances
Seasons: 30
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: ABC TV
Genres:Documentary, Biography
