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Joanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home – Travels in my Own Land

Reva — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:24:44 +0000

After a lifetime of travels that have taken her across the globe, Joanna Lumley is making her most personal journey yet, travelling around the UK. Reviews “I found myself joyously bounced along in the passenger seat, hanging on Joanna’s every word, celebrating – along with her ...

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Sex, Secrets and Frankie Howerd

Reva — Sun, 01 Aug 2004 14:28:25 +0000

A shocking look into the private life of Frankie Howerd. One of Britain’s best-loved comedians considered assistants, photographers and journalists fair game. Howerd risked his career and, on occasions, his life, in his relentless pursuit of quick gratification throughout his 50-year career.

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Kabbarli

Reva — Thu, 01 Aug 2002 11:16:29 +0000

Dressed in stiff Edwardian attire, a 60-year-old woman pitches a small white tent in the scorching sandhills on the edge of the Nullarbor. She reigns in the desert, as a self-appointed Queen, and adopts the Aborigines as her subjects. She is known as “kabbarli” (grandmother). Cantankerous, charming and a shameless liar Daisy Bates masquerades ...

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Black Chicks Talking

Reva — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 10:51:39 +0000

A sophisticated examination of what it means to be Black in Australia today through the dynamic portrayal of five extraordinary Indigenous women. Reviews ‘While the discussions reflect current political and social issues, they offer, just as strongly, a series of real and personal insights into uncomfortable ...

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My Mother India

Reva — Wed, 01 Aug 2001 09:54:55 +0000

My Mother India tells the story of a mixed marriage set against the tumultuous backdrop of modern Indian history. With an Indian father who collects kitsch calendars, an Australian mother who hangs her knickers out to dry in front of the horrified Indian neighbours, Safina explores the history of her family. What begins as ...

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Sadness

Reva — Sun, 01 Mar 1998 16:24:23 +0000

William Yang makes a compelling journey through his intriguing Chinese Australian history and the loss of many close friends to HIV. A filmed monologue, which although at times is completely devastating, is ultimately a joyous celebration of human life and love. Reviews ‘Ayres and his producers, ...

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