From the makers of the award-winning You Can't Ask That, this bold six-part documentary explores defining moments of our recent history through the eyes, ears and voices of those who witnessed them firsthand.
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Jul 9, 2024 · 31m
On a crisp autumn morning at Port Arthur's historic convict settlement, a gunman walked into the Broad Arrow Cafe, killing 35 people. We go deep inside the experience, hearing from first hand witnesses to understand what it was like to live it.
Jul 16, 2024 · 31m
A massive earthquake below the Indian Ocean unleashed the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, killing 230,000 people across 14 countries. Those who were swept up in the wave had no idea of its scale, only of the devastation that unfolded before their eyes.
Jul 23, 2024 · 31m
It's a day etched into Australian sporting folklore for all the wrong reasons. A moment on a footy field where Nicky Winmar, a proud Noongar man, called out racism.
Jul 30, 2024 · 29m
When The Beatles flew into Adelaide, they had no idea that the biggest crowd they would ever witness was waiting for them. Fans describe the life-changing experience of seeing the biggest band in the world arrive.
Aug 6, 2024 · 31m
A demonstration against indefinite mandatory detention at Woomera detention centre attracted more than a thousand concerned citizens from all over the country. But the protest took an unexpected turn.
Aug 13, 2024 · 32m
The final episode in the series takes us to the small Tasmanian mining village of Beaconsfield. When a mine collapse killed Larry Knight and trapped two others, Todd Russell and Brant Webb managed to survive.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
I Was Actually There Season 1 premiered on July 9, 2024.
I Was Actually There Season 1 has 6 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Port Arthur". It aired on July 9, 2024.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1