Shows from ABC

Tim Flannery and John Doyle meet the usual eclectic group of characters as they burrow beneath the surface of China and the Chinese while asking what does communism in China mean today.

Tim Flannery and John Doyle investigate how Australia's mineral and agricultural wealth is helping to drive the Chinese economy, feeding its people and accelerating the urbanisation of the most populous nation.

Following the fall of France in June 1940, Britain was all but alone in Europe to carry on the fight against Nazi Germany.

With the launch of the auction for the virginity of a man and woman, they're thrown into the media spotlight. Their once quiet personal lives begin to transform as they become the most recognised virgins in the world.

The auction is coming to a close for a man and woman who've decided to sell of their virginity and they're about to face the toughest challenge yet: sex for the first time with a complete stranger.

The documentary that follows one man and one woman as they auction their first sexual experiences draws to a close, looking at the changes that occur for the individuals once a decision has been made, and acted upon.

Alex and Catarina's lives begin to change once they inform their parents of their plans to auction their virginity.

In the spring of 1941 most of Europe was under German control. In the West only Britain remained in the fight. But it was largely a fight for survival.

Actor Sam Neill unravels the ANZAC century - its tough truths and enduring legends, revealing his own family's involvement in the ANZAC story for the first time.

From the hi-tech and high speed bullet trains rapidly connecting the nation to the inter city express and metro subways, the train is a modern day symbol of Chinese power, wealth and might - and the ability to just get things done.

For many, the Normandy landings in June 1944 are most associated with the liberation of Europe. But it was almost exactly the year before that parts of mainland Europe began to throw off the Nazi yoke.

Japan had been at war with China several years before the outbreak of the Second World War. As a result, her war machine was already up to speed as the wider conflict developed.

Historian-presenter Dr Clare Wright tells the story of the extraordinary women who rose above the hardships and inequalities of late 19th century life to win for Australian women both the right to vote and stand for parliament.

Virgins Wanted is an observational documentary that follows one man and one woman as they seek to auction their first sexual experience.

A man and woman who've decided to auction their virginity battle with pressure from their families and the harsh judgement from onlookers.

Pieces of Me tells the story of three Australian women who have all inherited gene disorder, BRCA 2. This means they have an 80% risk of developing breast cancer and a 60% chance of getting ovarian cancer by the time they reach 50.

This is the story of a tenacious Australian jet pilot, David Mayman, as he strives to achieve his childhood dream of building and free-flying his very own Rocket Belt, only to discover he faces a nearly impossible task.

In February 2009, ferocious bushfires ravaged Victoria. Whole towns, 178 people, vast forests and millions of animals perished. This is the story of how the unique ecosystem of South Eastern Australia both promotes and recovers from fire.

Ronald Reagan was able to turn from celebrity to US President and now Donald Trump wants to do the same - both Republicans and both facing the White House at around 70-years-old. But what was Reagan's lasting impact on American politics?

This documentary depicts the dramatic discovery of prehistoric civilisations in central China, which has challenged the prevailing archaeological wisdom about the geographical origin of the human species.

You can't tell an Australian by the way they look, but the minute they open their mouths, the guessing is over. But why do we speak the way we do? Comedian John Clarke attempts to find out.

The Wood Royal Commission unleashed an extraordinary investigation that swept through the NSW Police Force like a tsunami. For many, the stakes were life or death. Not everyone survived.

Robert Bogucki survived 43 days lost in Australia's Great Sandy Desert before being rescued. While police called off the initial search after 15 days, believing him to have perished, family members hired specialist trackers to continue the search.

Corporate executive Heather Swan fell so in love with world-renowned adventurer Dr Glenn Singleman, that she decided to undergo a physical and emotional transformation culminating in a world record wingsuit BASEjump from the world's highest cliff.

David Suchet, TV's Poirot, has spent much of his life acting out the plots and dramas created by Agatha Christie. He embarks on a journey to learn more about the woman who created him.

In 2007, German paraglider Ewa Wisnierska creates history as she survives one of the most harrowing encounters with the fury of nature's elemental power. She is sucked into a massive thunderstorm and pulled up to 10,000 metres, cruising.

Madhouse Mess discovers how the Republican Party's political dysfunction, from the Tea Party to Reagan hero-worship, left Washington in gridlock.

Australian hill walker Hayden Adcock failed to return from a solo trek in the Laos jungle during one of the most deadly monsoon seasons on record. After days of ground searches in horrific conditions, Adcock was pronounced missing - presumed dead.

Multi-award winning Aussie comedian Felicity Ward takes up the challenge of breaking down the stigmas around mental health.

Gallipoli From Above reveals the real story about the Gallipoli landing dispelling the myths about poor planning, wrong beaches and British generals sending Australian troops to certain death.

After a three-week road-trip, the Australian odyssey for four Indian travellers is nearly at an end. Joe Hildebrand begins preparing for judgement day, when he will ask them if they still think we are... Dumb, Drunk and Racist.

Joe Hildebrand takes four Indians on an Australian road trip to examine our negative stereotypes. They travel into the heart of Australia to talk to Indigenous Australians.

Tasmanian devils Reba, Remmy and Ruben must undergo personality tests and boot camp. The final squad is chosen and then released - on remote Maria Island.

It's the breeding season but four months after releasing 15 Tasmanian devils on remote Maria Island, the scientists are worried. Manny the male who loves exploring is missing.

Journalist Joe Hildebrand takes Indian travellers Amer, Radhika, Gurmeet and Mahima to what the Indian media claim is the most dangerous city in Australia - Melbourne.

Dr Dean Miller, scientist, marine biologist and eco-adventurer, journeyed to the end of the world, Macquarie Island, only to discover he had four and a half million noisy neighbours.

The Black Saturday bushfires claimed 173 lives, left more than 7,000 homeless and destroyed close to half a million hectares of Victorian bushland. Inside the Firestorm tells the story of what happened.

Unique footage depicts the ancient monuments of Beijing as well as its modern landscape of high rise and freeways and the stadiums and sporting facilities constructed for the Olympics from a rarely seen aerial perspective.

Aussies might think of themselves as young and free, much too much of the world we are beer swilling Bogans. But how much of this stereotype is really true?

Joe Hildebrand and four Indian tourists dive head first into Australia's multicultural melting pot. Despite being a nation built by successive waves of refugees, the most recent arrivals often cop the most flack and it's the Muslims on the frontline.

It's been five months since their release and the future looks bright for the 14 surviving disease free Tasmanian devils on Maria Island as all eight females prepare to have joeys.

As the newly released Tasmanian devils explore their new home on Maria Island, the hand-reared predators find the going tough and must dig deep to find the wild animal within.

Daily Telegraph journalist Joe Hildebrand sets out on a pilgrimage to Delhi and beyond to examine anti-Australian sentiment. He'll return with four travellers who join him on a racist road trip across Australia.

Three months after the release, the Tasmanian devils face the challenge of their lives with an influx of tourists and a record-breaking heatwave.

Three Tasmanian devil joeys, Reba, Remmy and Ruben, prepare to leave life in captivity for an adventure into the wild that may hold the key to the survival of their species.

Bodyline is the stuff of legend. But what was it actually like to face these speeding bouncing deliveries without any helmet, and wearing pads and gloves very different from today's high tech gear?

A revolutionary brain tumour vaccine is keeping dogs with brain cancer alive and could one day do the same for people with fatal brain tumours.

Learn how groundbreaking research could one day lead to a cure for millions of people with diabetes.