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True Believers

Dramatization of Australian politics during the years 1945 to 1954.

A dramatization exploring Australia's political landscape during the immediate post-World War II era, focusing on the lives of Ben Chifley, Robert Menzies, and Herbert "Doc" Evatt. The show delves into the differing ideologies among these key figures.

Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Jun 28, 1988

Just before the end of WWII, John Curtin lays on his deathbed. Who will fill ...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Jul 5, 1988

With a supposed Communist uprising in the coal industry moves are afoot to ab...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Jul 12, 1988

After Chifley wins the election, Evatt spends much time overseas and is elect...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Jul 19, 1988

Communist demands become so great even the ALP feels the need to oppose them ...

Episode 5

5.

Aired: Jul 26, 1988

Menzies is now Prime Minister and starts naming alleged Communists in parliam...

Episode 6

6.

Aired: Aug 2, 1988

Menzies calls a double-dissolution over his Communist Party prohibition bill ...

Episode 7

7.

Aired: Aug 9, 1988

Doc Evatt is elected Opposition Leader after Chifley's tragic death, but the ...

Episode 8

8.

Aired: Aug 16, 1988

Following the Petov Affair, Evatt promises pension rises, the abolition of me...

Info about True Believers

Network: ABC TV

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Drama, History