Welcome Contents For over 40 years, ABC Commercial has been Presales 4 responsible for bringing the ABC’s content, services and brands to the global marketplace. Over that time Latest Programs 5 the strength of the ABC brand has also allowed ABC Commercial to develop relationships with clients, Drama 13 broadcasters, content creators, and partners who trust Lifestyle and Entertainment 19 our credentials as a distributor of quality content. Factual 27 With a diverse catalogue of over 2000 hours of quality content that we distribute to more than 200 countries Comedy 45 worldwide, we look forward to working with you to Children’s 51 deliver great programs for your audience. Arts and Music 61 For more information read on and visit abccommercial.com/contentsales News and Current Affairs 67 Presales Street Vet For many homeless people their pet is more than a companion, it is their family member, their reason for living. Walking through the streets of Los Angeles, veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart recognised that despite their misfortunes, many homeless people sacrificed their own meal to feed their dog. Or refused the comforts of a bed and shelter if it meant parting ways with their pet. The series follows Dr. Kwane as he wanders the back streets and laneways of our major cities on a quest to offer medical help to these pets, from treating simple ailments, to emergencies that require dashing to a hospital for surgery. His encounters will surprise you and the stories will inspire you. Follow him on this epic journey to help those pets, and the people, who need it most. HD 13 x 30’ | FACTUAL Blizzard Road Productions 4 PRESALES Latest Programs abccommercial.com/contentsales 5 “Pulse feels real — sociologically charged, unpredictable stories with crisp, edgy dialogue with a Starring an outstanding internationally- cast of complex characters in a renowned cast including Owen Teale (Game culturally diverse milieu” of Thrones) and Claire van der Boom (Hawaii – The Australian Five-O), Pulse is a stunning medical drama based on a true story. When successful high-flier Frankie is brought crashing to earth by chronic kidney failure, she targets an alternate future. Eight years on she is in her second year as a practising doctor, inspired by Berger, the man who saved her life, and driven to use her second chance to save others, she must confront an ailing health system and face her toughest challenge – learning to let go. Pulse stars an exceptional support cast including Pallavi Sharda (Lion), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: War of the Damned), Andrea Demetriades (Janet King), Arka Das (Top of The Lake), Blessing Mokgohloa (Hunters), Susie Porter (Puberty Blues), Dalip Sondhi, Penny Cook (A Country Practice) and Renee Lim (Please Like Me). Producers Kris Wyld (East West 101, White Collar Blue) and Antony I. Ginnane (High Tide, The Lighthorsemen) bring to the table a wealth of creative and business experience, while Executive Producer David Ogilvy’s list of credits is illustrative of the best in contemporary Australian drama (The Code, Rake). Created by Kris Wyld, Mel Hill and Michael Miller, Pulse is presented by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Screen Australia, in association with Screen NSW. Series two in development FORMAT AVAILABLE HD 8 x 60’ | DRAMA Clandestine Beyond 6 Australia’s flagship science documentary program Catalyst is back with a fresh new format to inspire audiences and showcase Australian and international stories that impact everyone. In a golden age of scientific discovery, Catalyst takes viewers to the heart of the biggest science stories from around the world. With an exciting mix of science genres, stories are presented by top scientists and experts, chosen for their expertise and ability to communicate the discoveries in their fields. The series is made up of hour-long programmes; each one looking at the latest science on single subjects from human health and medical breakthroughs to astronomy and technology. Dive into the hunt for alien life beyond our solar system; investigate whether seaweed can help save the world; witness some of the extraordinary techniques used in operations to heal the human heart; and undertake a world-first experiment to understand how changing what’s in your gut can radically alter your life. This is a series that will surprise, delight and inform in equal measure. Seventeen series of the 30’ version also available FORMAT AVAILABLE HD 14 x 60’ | FACTUAL/SCIENCE Australian Broadcasting Corporation Returning for a phenomenal 18th season, Australia’s acclaimed science series is back with a fresh new look and format. LATEST PROGRAMS 7 35 Serial Killers 35 Serial Killers takes a unique look deep into the lives of history’s most infamous serial killers, from the most meticulous killer of modern times, Sacramento’s Dorothea Puente, to the owner of the ‘House of Horrors’. Using file vision, witness-accounts, and interviews with experts, family, and people who just may have met them once, the series investigates the reasons behind the actions of serial killers. Covering Dr Harold Shipman, who is thought to have killed nearly 300 people who were his patients; Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber; Londoner HD 13 x 60’ | FACTUAL Dennis Nilsen, who strangled his victims with a tie; and more. Blizzard Road Productions Peter and the Wolf Narrated by acclaimed actress Miriam Margolyes, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, with Principal Conductor Nicholas Carter, presents Sergei Prokofiev’s classic children’s tale. Peter and the Wolf is a combination of symphony and storytelling about a boy named Peter and the various animals he meets, each of whom is represented by a particular instrument and musical theme. Margolyes – best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films – provides a warm and whimsical introduction to the instruments of the orchestra and their animal counterparts, for both for the young and young at heart. HD 1 x 60’ | ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Play School Story Time A delightful new Play School series featuring some of Australia’s most loved celebrities as they snuggle up on the Story Time couch to read entertaining picture books written by acclaimed children’s authors. Join comedian Rove McManus, yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins, actor Nakkiah Lui, and more as they are accompanied by Play School toys Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima, Humpty and Joey. The seven books, selected from The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Notables Book List include Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey, Snail and Turtle Rainy Days by Stephen Michael King, Ducks Away! by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek, and Where is Bear? by FORMAT Jonathan Bentley. AVAILABLE HD 7 x 5’ | CHILDREN’S Twenty new episodes in development. Australian Broadcasting Corporation 8 Restoration Australia (aka Life in Ruins) Returning with a new host and format, the series follows homeowners across the country as they lovingly restore majestic homes, grand city terraces and countryside homesteads to their former grandeur. FORMAT As they battle white ants, water-damaged walls, and termite AVAILABLE infestations these homeowners gain fascinating insight into the origins of their houses, the histories, and why they were built the way they were. HD 14 x 60’ (two series) | LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT Series three in production Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Justine Clarke Show An energetic and humorous exploration of music, dance, theatre and performance – where children get to experience real musical concepts through imaginative play and drama. In each episode Justine is accompanied by her stage manager friend, Dash the dog, and a special guest, who all work together to get everything ready in time for the big show. The exciting ensemble of special guests and artists include, renowned entertainers, musicians, and actors, performing original songs that have been co-written by Justine and cover a variety of genres including rock, country, hip hop, classical, disco, folk and more. HD 15 x 7’ | CHILDREN’S Ta Da! Productions and Fredbird Entertainment The Company He Keeps: Unearthing Trump’s business deals on our doorstep (Four Corners) This Four Corners investigation reveals how Donald Trump, as he was closing in on his political rivals, was negotiating luxury resort deals in Bali and Java, raising serious questions about presidential conflicts of interest. HD 1 x 45’ | NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS Australian Broadcasting Corporation LATEST PROGRAMS 9 Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! Sing, dance and learn with The Wiggles, the world’s most successful children’s entertainment group, with their new TV series Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! Featuring all new recordings of over 100 new and classic Wiggles songs, as well as exciting new segments including, ‘Little Wiggles’ – where The Wiggles remember back to when they were young; a visit to Emma’s bow room – her special place where she goes to dance and sing; the Wiggly garage – home of the Big Red Car; and for the first time we see the Big Red Plane and Emma’s Bowmobile! HD 26 x 22’ | CHILDREN’S The Wiggles The House Join host Annabel Crabb on an access-all-areas visit to Australia’s Parliament House. From the secret subterranean city below the chambers, all the way up to the perilous heights of its unmistakable flagpole, this building is full of surprises. Meet the unsung heroes of Australia’s democracy, from groundskeepers to timekeepers, and be there to witness urgent negotiations persisting late into the night. See for yourself how power works; the eccentric, captivating, inspiring cocktail of human fallibility that is Australian democracy. It’s Parliament like you’ve never seen it. FORMAT AVAILABLE HD 6 x 30’ | FACTUAL Australian Broadcasting Corporation The AI Race A fascinating program showing Australian workers taking on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and discovering for the first time how much of their jobs could be automated.