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Genesis: Songbook - 30-May-2008

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0:59:54

Genesis Songbook is a comprehensive history and collection of the influential group's songs. Through interviews with almost all of the band's past members, the program explores different perspectives on the myriad of tunes that Genesis has written and performed.

Words From The City - 18-Dec-2007

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1:28:52

Gain a rare and intimate insight into both the private and public lives of some of Australia's pre-eminent hip hop artists.

What A Booty! - 21-Dec-2007

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0:42:58

Throughout history, there have been a handful of icons, artists, and cultures who have honoured the curvy, ample 'booty', but recently, society has gone 'bootylicious' in a major way, thanks in large part to JLo, hip hop culture and low-rise jeans. But is it a trend or a transition?

Vis A Vis: Techno Tribal - 19-Dec-2007

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0:53:34

Two powerful Indigenous performance artists from different backgrounds and cultural climates meet by satellite video link to discuss their work. Actor, writer and comedienne Ningali Lawford from the Kimberley in WA, and conceptual performance artist James Luna from the Luiseno La Jolla reservation in California, explore the inspirations for their work with humour and insight.

Troy Cassar-Daley - 09-Dec-2007

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0:50:06

Australia's leading country music star and Aria award winner Troy Cassar-Daley takes a break from his recording schedule to go on the road with mentor and country western legend Brian Young. This documentary features performance and behind the scenes footage of Cassar-Daley and Young on tour performing in remote central desert communities.

The Voice: Getting Intimate - The Male Voice

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0:47:05

The Voice is a journey through the greatest vocal talents the world has ever heard. The series combines classic archive, rare and unseen footage, unique intimate performances, and exclusive interviews with a legion of legends, from Pavarotti to Bono, Maria Callas to Bjork, Ray Charles to Brian Wilson.

The Liberace Of Baghdad - 19-May-2008

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0:58:56

In 2004 Sean McAllister spent eight months in Baghdad filming Samir Peter, once Iraq's most famous pianist, now playing in a hotel bar for journalists and freelance security forces.

The Emperor Concerto - 09-Dec-2007

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0:41:21

This is an all-Australian filmed version of the performance of Beethoven's most popular piano work, The Emperor Concerto.

The Hitame - 01-Feb-2008

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0:25:56

Vanessa Morfea was a street kid. Now she's on the verge of international success with the release of her first album.

The Drummer of Ravel's Bolero - 06-Mar-2008

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0:08:24

While performing the 8 minute long Ravel's Bolero, the drummer of the orchestra (played by French comedian Jacques Villeret from The Dinner Game) expresses, without a word, his self-consciousness, restlessness, exasperation and a certain rivalry and resentment for the other percussionists.