Australian Story: June 6

This week’s Australian Story is the first of two specials that celebrates the show’s remarkable 20 years on air.

Respected journalist and broadcaster Caroline Jones AO has presented the series since its inception in 1996. But Caroline hasn’t been alone; over the years many other prominent people have introduced episodes including Gough Whitlam, Rupert Murdoch, Nicole Kidman, Dame Edna Everage, Kylie Minogue and former US President Jimmy Carter.

The anniversary special explains how the show evolved as an antidote to the adversarial style of current affairs in vogue since it began. The two episodes look back over Australian Story’s key themes, with participants and producers revealing the stories behind some of the show’s most significant and most popular programs.

So get ready to take a nostalgic and entertaining look back at the stories that have made us laugh, question and cry; stories that have moved and changed us, stories that have shaped our society and helped us know ourselves better.

This is our story, this is Australian Story.

8pm Monday on ABC.