The Eleventh

The Eleventh

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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.

PRESENTS - A mystery in paradise, before the Franklin River fight

PRESENTS - A mystery in paradise, before the Franklin River fight

We're bringing you the first episode of the ABC's newest podcast: Saving the Franklin. This is another epic political saga that played out in the era following Gough Whitlam. It started with a proposal to dam an inland beach paradise in Tasmania's rugged west. After the mysterious disappearance of one of the activists opposing the scheme, the stage was set for a new wave of politics and protest as the state's Hydroelectric Commission turned to its next target: The Franklin River. Listen to all e

May 8, 2023 • 33:37

PRESENTS - Dig: The Ring In

PRESENTS - Dig: The Ring In

The Fine Cotton Ring In was one of the biggest scandals in Australian horseracing history. A plan to swap a slow horse with a much faster look-alike involved a motley crew of small-time crooks, a couple of horses and a hell of a lot of hair dye. What were they thinking? Dig is a history podcast with a fresh take on an iconic story from Australia's not-so-glorious past.

Mar 2, 2022 • 6:10

PRESENTS — Unravel Juanita

PRESENTS — Unravel Juanita

In 1975, Australia was transfixed by the disappearance of Juanita Nielsen. Juanita was a journalist, fashion model, socialite and Sydney’s most famous anti-gentrification activist. 46 years later, the new series of Unravel True Crime looks into Juanita’s suspected murder – who might have killed her and why? What made Juanita a target? If you’re a fan of The Eleventh, you might also like Unravel: Juanita.

Jul 12, 2021 • 4:17

PRESENTS - 'Mum Thinks the Earth is Flat' from Days Like These

PRESENTS - 'Mum Thinks the Earth is Flat' from Days Like These

If you enjoy Australian stories exquisitely told, we think you might enjoy this taste test of another fantastic new ABC storytelling podcast. Each week, Days Like These introduces you to one regular human as they live through something wild. This episode tells the real life consequences of conspiracy theories. When Kasey discovers her mum has disappeared down some deep QAnon rabbit holes and now thinks the earth is flat, she no longer knows what to tell her kids. FaceTime with gran is likely can

Dec 23, 2020 • 20:56

07 | State Secrets

07 | State Secrets

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.

Mar 23, 2020 • 57:00

07 | State Secrets

07 | State Secrets

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.

Mar 23, 2020 • 57:00

07 | State Secrets

07 | State Secrets

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.

Mar 23, 2020 • 0:57

06 | The Eleventh

06 | The Eleventh

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

Mar 16, 2020 • 48:28

06 | The Eleventh

06 | The Eleventh

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

Mar 16, 2020 • 48:28

06 | The Eleventh

06 | The Eleventh

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

Mar 16, 2020 • 0:48

05 | Deadlock

05 | Deadlock

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

Mar 9, 2020 • 0:52

05 | Deadlock

05 | Deadlock

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

Mar 9, 2020 • 52:34

05 | Deadlock

05 | Deadlock

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

Mar 9, 2020 • 52:34

04 | The Advisor

04 | The Advisor

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

Mar 2, 2020 • 40:55

04 | The Advisor

04 | The Advisor

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

Mar 2, 2020 • 40:55

04 | The Advisor

04 | The Advisor

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

Mar 2, 2020 • 0:40

03 | Dangerous Circus

03 | Dangerous Circus

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 43:07

03 | Dangerous Circus

03 | Dangerous Circus

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 43:07

03 | Dangerous Circus

03 | Dangerous Circus

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 0:43

02 | Black Orchids

02 | Black Orchids

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 35:51

02 | Black Orchids

02 | Black Orchids

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 0:35

02 | Black Orchids

02 | Black Orchids

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 35:51

01 | Sweet Spot

01 | Sweet Spot

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 0:36

01 | Sweet Spot

01 | Sweet Spot

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 36:56

01 | Sweet Spot

01 | Sweet Spot

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.

Feb 24, 2020 • 36:56

INTRODUCING - The Eleventh

INTRODUCING - The Eleventh

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 be

Feb 17, 2020 • 4:16

INTRODUCING - The Eleventh

INTRODUCING - The Eleventh

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 be

Feb 17, 2020 • 4:16

INTRODUCING — The Eleventh

INTRODUCING — The Eleventh

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

Feb 17, 2020 • 0:04

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