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The Eleventh is an explosive thriller teasing out everything you never knew about one of the most famous chapters of Australian political history — the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
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In the days, months and years following The Dismissal, more clues emerge about exactly what went down, and who was pulling strings behind the scenes. In this final episode, we uncover the key names and players history almost left behind, and those still fighting to reveal them. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh*WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Gough Whitlam and his political rival Malcolm Fraser enter a high stakes stalemate, each side daring the other to blink. As the problems mount for the government, a grave warning emerges from the most unlikely of quarters. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Young feminist Elizabeth Reid gets a job advising Gough Whitlam on women's issues. As this idealistic new recruit tries to work within the system to change it, she gets caught smack in the middle of an epic struggle between the nation's most powerful men. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh
Gough Whitlam repeatedly ignores warnings while his government lurches from scandal to scandal. The powerful media, once in his corner, start to lose faith, and the twin scandals — the Morosi affair and the Loans affair — are frontpage news. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh*WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
The Government raids ASIO because they suspect the spy agency has dropped the ball on tracking terrorism. The raid causes panic as far afield as the Langley, Virginia, headquarters of the US Central Intelligence Agency. A keen young Australian correspondent called Ray Martin gets a scoop on the story.More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh*WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
It's 1972. Australia has an appetite for change. Gough Whitlam exploits the mood of the nation to become Prime Minister but not everyone appreciates the headlong rush into a more modern Australia. Pretty soon, the new government is making some powerful enemies. More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh*WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.
What do you know about the 11th of November 1975? Maybe you've heard that famous, "Well may we say" speech made by Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on the day he was sacked by the Queen's representative in Australia... but do you really know what led up to the dismissal? The Eleventh relives the dramatic series of events that shook the foundations of Australia's democracy. The series takes you inside the highest circles of power to uncover pieces of this story that have never been told before... with lessons we should never forget.
I was only 8 at the time these events took place but clearly remember the reactions of my politics junkie Dad, now I fully understand them. Well researched, well presented, well done. Thank you to all involved in a great podcast.
A fantastic podcast! One of the best I’ve ever heard on any subject.
my mother worked in the PM's office and when I was four I had breakfast in the lodge. there are so many tales I have been told or been privy to over the years. what an amazing time in our political history.
how disappointing. So much more you could have included.
Hard to imagine I could be enthralled for 8 episodes but I couldn't get enough. I was 20 at the time and very interested in politics but this still gave me so much more. Well done!
Ohhh my god It a constitutional crisis, sir John kerr had no authority You can't just usurp power when you have none. I was hilarious attempt at anti democracy seriously lol
Fantastic storytelling- very well researched and clear. I have always wondered what "The Dismissal" was all about (I was only 1 at the time!) - so thanks for a great podcast 👍
l was only 17 in 1975 so it was great to hear what was going on behind the scenes during this time. The interviews were enthralling....thank you for a great podcast , excellent work by all. Looking forward to the next project.
Why is it called The Eleventh?
what an absolutely brilliant tale. I was 18 in 1975 and some of this is news to me. extremely well done!
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