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Four Corners

Four Corners

Australia's premiere current affairs programme, incisive investigative journalism.

1961Returning Series22 Seasons745 Episodes6.9TMDB
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Four Corners is Australia's longest-running investigative journalism/current affairs television program. Broadcast on ABC1 in Australia, it premiered on 19 August 1961 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021. Founding producer Robert Raymond and his successor Allan Ashbolt did much to set the ongoing tone of the program. Based on the Panorama concept, the program addresses a single issue in depth each week, showing either a locally produced program or a relevant documentary from overseas. The program has won many awards for investigative journalism, and broken many high-profile stories. A notable early example of this was the show's epoch-making 1962 exposé on the appalling living conditions endured by many Aboriginal Australians living in rural New South Wales.

Season 61 Episodes

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Episode 1: Downfall: The Last Days of President Trump

Feb 1, 2021 · 45m

A gripping account of the insurrection as it unfolded, told by those who were there. In her return to Four Corners, Sarah Ferguson confronts some of those who answered Donald Trump's call to overturn the election result.

Episode 2: President Biden

Feb 8, 2021 · 45m

A personal portrait of the man now leading America charting Joe Biden's rise from a hardscrabble childhood where he faced bullying and discrimination based on a severe stutter, to personal tragedies and political missteps.

Episode 3: Putin's Patriots

Feb 15, 2021 · 45m

Self-described defenders of Russia are determined to shut down anti-Putin sentiment in Australia, establishing pro-Moscow chapters as part of a propaganda war to remind the world that Russia is a force to the reckoned with.

Episode 4: Crisis in Kakadu

Feb 22, 2021 · 45m

Four Corners investigates accusations of mismanagement and neglect which have fuelled a bitter dispute between Kakadu's traditional owners and the authority that runs the World Heritage Listed site.

Episode 5: Chairman for Life

Mar 1, 2021 · 45m

China's President Xi Jinping and his quest for world power. An insightful look at his rise to power, how he consolidated his leadership through economic strength, populism and iron fist control, and what is his agenda?

Episode 8: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Mar 22, 2021 · 45m

When former coalition staffer Brittany Higgins came forward to allege that she had been raped in a ministerial office in Parliament House, it horrified the country. Four Corners examines who knew what, and when.

Episode 9: Aung San Suu Kyi - The Rise and Fall of an Icon

Mar 29, 2021 · 45m

In February, Myanmar's military launched a coup, arresting political leader Aung San Suu Kyi. In this provocative portrait, some of those who once publicly supported her say she lost her credibility during her time in power.

Episode 10: Fired Up

Apr 12, 2021 · 45m

Four Corners investigates what is driving the Federal Government's push for a gas-fired future in the face of considerable scepticism, with many warning that the public is not fully informed about the costs of backing gas.

Episode 11: 54 Days: China and the Pandemic

Apr 19, 2021 · 45m

An investigation into what the Chinese government knew about the COVID-19 outbreak and compelling evidence of a determined campaign to keep it under wraps.

Episode 12: Poking the Dragon

Apr 26, 2021 · 45m

How Australia's trade with China became a political weapon. Stephen Long reveals how trade sanctions appear to have been carefully timed and targeted to cause maximum damage plus the human and financial cost of the dispute.

Episode 13: Are You Being Played?

May 3, 2021 · 45m

Across the country, millions of Australians of all ages, play video games every day. Four Corners brings together gamers, industry players and psychologists to investigate the manipulative techniques used across many games.

Episode 14: Peter: The Human Cyborg

May 10, 2021 · 45m

After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), renowned scientist and robotics expert Dr Peter Scott-Morgan set out to find and apply cutting edge technology to extend his life and retain the essence of who he is.

Episode 15: Fast Fashion

May 17, 2021 · 45m

With the rise of online shopping, the demand for cheap and readily available clothing has created a new fashion boom. Four Corners investigates the unglamorous, and in some cases illegal practices of the clothing industry.

Episode 16: Vaccinating Australia

May 24, 2021 · 45m

Australia's success in keeping COVID from taking hold made us the envy of the world, but the slow pace of vaccine rollout has caused frustration and confusion. Adam Harvey charts how our vaccination program has fallen short.

Episode 17: Packer's Gamble

May 31, 2021 · 45m

A cautionary tale of big money, back room lobbying and political influence. As James Packer prepares to walk away from the casino business he championed, those who fought against Crown say there are lessons to be learned.

Episode 18: Ghosts of Afghanistan

Jun 7, 2021 · 45m

Twenty years on from the 9/11 terror attacks, former war correspondent Graeme Smith travels back through the cities and provinces of Afghanistan to try and make sense of the conflict.

Episode 19: The Great Awakening

Jun 14, 2021 · 45m

A family divided by QAnon. The extreme political movement has mobilised a committed band of believers dedicated to fighting what they claim is a war against corrupt child abusing elites. QAnon has vocal devotees in Australia.

Episode 20: Post Morten

Jun 28, 2021 · 45m

The story behind the turmoil that's engulfed Australia Post. Four Corners investigates allegations of secret privatisation plans and proposed job cuts, and examines who was really standing up for whom. In interviews with key players, we ask the decision makers to explain their actions to the people of Australia.

Episode 21: Watchdog or Lapdog?

Jul 5, 2021 · 45m

How the casino regulator failed to stop crime at Crown. Industry insiders with decades of experience speak for the first time about how the regulator allowed crime to flourish under its nose. Their revelations expose how and why Crown was not held in check and they say Crown is not the only one that needs to accountable.

Episode 22: Scandal

Jul 12, 2021 · 45m

The rise and fall of an Australian billionaire. From Bundaberg to the boardrooms of the international corporate elite, how did Lex Greensill make and lose a fortune, leaving a trail of creditors and investors in the lurch.

Episode 23: A Deadly Ascent: Life and Death on Mount Everest

Jul 19, 2021 · 45m

Mount Everest has become big business with multiple companies selling the promise of an adventure of a lifetime. But surging numbers of inexperienced climbers have been swarming the mountain, with deadly consequences. Now the elder statesmen of the climbing community warn that change is needed to protect both Everest and those who climb it.

Episode 24: TikTok

Jul 26, 2021 · 45m

Data mining, discrimination and dangerous content on the world's most popular app. In a joint investigation by Four Corners and triple j's Hack, Avani Dias uncovers the many techniques TikTok is using to know about its users.

Episode 25: Lockdown

Aug 2, 2021 · 45m

How Australia became trapped by COVID-19. Despite millions of people staying at home, the number of infections is climbing with the virulent Delta strain. How issues of supply and hesitancy left Australia dangerously exposed.

Episode 26: Are you scared yet, human?

Aug 9, 2021 · 45m

Artificial intelligence is changing our lives in ways that were once dismissed as the stuff of science fiction. The technology has the capacity to improve our lives, but it also presents potentially grave risks.

Episode 27: Fearless and Forensic For 60 Years

Aug 16, 2021 · 45m

Four Corners is the longest running series on Australian TV and a powerhouse of investigative journalism: fearless and forensic, holding power to account for 60 years. A special look at highlights from the show's six decades.

Episode 28: Fox and the Big Lie (Part 1)

Aug 23, 2021 · 45m

The first of a two-part Four Corners special on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News. Sarah Ferguson examines how the network promoted Donald Trump's propaganda and helped destabilise democracy in America.

Episode 29: Fox and the Big Lie (Part 2)

Aug 30, 2021 · 45m

Fox News insiders reveal how the network changed once Donald Trump entered politics and Rupert Murdoch took over. Part 2 examines the politics at work within the network and fear this alliance has put US democracy in peril.

Episode 30: The Fall of Kabul

Sep 6, 2021 · 45m

Four Corners takes you into the fall of Kabul. Interviews and videos from people on the ground capture the drama and chaos of the last 16 days and show the desperate lengths people were resorting to for a chance at freedom.

Episode 31: Bearing Witness

Sep 13, 2021 · 45m

Exposing the secretive world of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Former members reveal the secretive practices used to instil fear and maintain discipline among followers. Those who have escaped say it's time to hold them to account.

Episode 32: Food Fraud

Sep 20, 2021 · 45m

A new type of crime that goes to the heart of what we eat. Criminal syndicates are infiltrating the global food supply chain, undermining the ability of consumers to trust what is on the label and what ends up on their plate.

Episode 33: A League of Their Own

Sep 27, 2021 · 45m

Big money, sportswashing and the power play to control Australian soccer. Almost half of our premier soccer clubs are owned or controlled by foreign entities. Who are these powerbrokers and what are they getting out of it?

Episode 34: The Pandora Papers

Oct 4, 2021 · 45m

In a major international investigation Four Corners reveals the secrets of the Pandora Papers. Despite authorities promising to close loop holes and crack down on the myriad of offshore services, this industry is flourishing.

Episode 35: Facing the Music

Oct 11, 2021 · 45m

The inside story of Sony Music, where fear and intimidation stalked the corridors for decades. Former employees break their silence to expose a toxic workplace culture where appalling behaviour was normalised and covered up.

Episode 36: The Life and Times of Angela Merkel

Oct 18, 2021 · 45m

For 16 years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a trailblazing leader on the world stage. After 30 years in politics she has chosen to leave public life at the height of her popularity, having remained an enigma.

Episode 37: Cosmetic Cowboys

Oct 25, 2021 · 45m

Behind the glitz and glamour of cosmetic surgery lie some ugly truths. Adele Ferguson exposes alarming practices in this multi-billion-dollar industry and reveals how the regulatory system is failing to protect Australians.

Episode 38: Going, Going, Gone

Nov 1, 2021 · 45m

What's driving Australia's property frenzy. Despite fears of a collapse, the pandemic saw house prices rise at the fastest pace in decades. Stephen Long tracks the property price boom fuelling risky and irrational behaviour.

Episode 39: Obeid Inc

Nov 8, 2021 · 45m

The secret deals making the Obeid family millions. Angus Grigg has been on the financial trail uncovering secret business dealings and how business is still booming for the Obeids, funding a lavish lifestyle.

Season 61 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Four Corners Season 61 premiere?

Four Corners Season 61 premiered on February 1, 2021.

How many episodes are in Four Corners Season 61?

Four Corners Season 61 has 39 episodes.

What is the first episode of Four Corners Season 61?

The season opens with Season 61 Episode 1, "Downfall: The Last Days of President Trump". It aired on February 1, 2021.

Go to Season 61 Episode 1

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