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17 Episodes 2014 - 2014
Episode 1
30 mins
He's a musician and visual artist with a head for business - the holistic performer John Butler on his music and what drives his soul.
Episode 2
29 mins
Celebrity author Jackie Collins was once dubbed the 'raunchy moralist' - a description she agrees with. She talks to Jane Hutcheon about growing up a wild child in London, "getting-to-the-desk-block", and the pain of fame.
Episode 3
28 mins
One of Australia's most prolific commentators, Andrew Bolt is a conservative multi-media personality who thrives on a good argument.
Episode 4
30 mins
The creative circus that's been his world, from a small boy in regional NSW to an internationally-acclaimed motion picture producer. Director and screenwriter, Baz Luhrmann, talks to Jane Hutcheon.
Episode 5
30 mins
The bass-playing female rock star, , has always been a trailblazer. She discusses avoiding the trappings of stardom, why she said no to meeting her hero, Elvis, and being comfortable in her own leather.
Episode 6
29 mins
Scotland's international publishing sensation, Alexander McCall Smith, likes to puts a positive spin on life. The author tells Jane Hutcheon that like many characters in his Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series, he searches for hope, even when there's despair.
Episode 7
30 mins
Brendan Cowell is an actor, director and writer who knew he always wanted to perform in front of a crowd. He's keen to push the boundaries in his art, dealing with raw subjects such as anger, violence and suicide. He spoke to Jane Hutcheon.
Episode 8
30 mins
Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh finished a tough career in politics in 2012, then, after moving to Sydney, discovered she had cancer. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon about her legacy as a politician, recovering from cancer and her new executive role in the non-profit sector.
Episode 9
29 mins
Fashion guru Gok Wan was an obese child. Growing up in a mixed-race family in the English Midlands certainly had its challenges. After a faltering start, he got a break after taking his own advice: a life-changing make-over.
Episode 10
29 mins
Outspoken anti-nuclear campaigner, Dr Helen Caldicott, abandoned a promising medical career to fight the threats of nuclear power and weapons. Now in her 70s, Dr Caldicott fears she may be fighting a losing battle.
Episode 11
30 mins
Alain de Botton is a philosopher, broadcaster and writer who probes the critical questions of modern life, from love and religion to work and the media. He shares his take on so-called first world problems with Jane Hutcheon.
Episode 12
31 mins
Jennifer Saunders is a British comedy legend who has brought laughter to millions for three decades. She tells Jane Hutcheon why her life can only be described as "bonkers".
Episode 13
30 mins
Scott Ludlam is a Greens Senator from Western Australia who knows what it's like to fight for political survival. After his recent re-election to the Senate, he discusses the powers and pitfalls of the internet and how he caught the nation's attention with a speech that went viral.
Episode 14
30 mins
Catherine Martin has won more Oscars than any other Australian. The designer speaks with Jane Hutcheon about key influences in her life and how her strength is interpreting other people's visions.
Episode 15
30 mins
Patricia Routledge is an acclaimed British actress best known for her portrayal of the pretentious housewife Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. She reflects on her life and six-decade career with Jane Hutcheon.
Episode 16
30 mins
Alice Walker is an author, activist and poet best known for her Pulitzer-prize winning novel The Color Purple. She speaks with Jane Hutcheon about a life spent striving against injustice and oppression.
Episode 17
30 mins
Ten years after losing the 2004 federal election to John Howard, former Labor leader Mark Latham talks to Jane Hutcheon about politics, parenthood, and a new career as political commentator.