Hutchence, Midnight Oil Docos, ‘Home Delivery’ & More Confirmed For ABC In 2019

In keeping with their focus on local talent, ABC has rolled out a diverse 2019 broadcast schedule, led by the return of Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery, documentaries on INXS’ Michael Hutchence and Midnight Oil and more.

ABC has confirmed a slew of dramas, documentaries and comedies, with fan favourites Utopia and Rosehaven returning alongside new Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths drama series Black B*tch (working title) and timely documentary Will Australia Ever Have a Black Prime Minister?.

Co-produced and directed by Dogs In Space filmmaker Richard Lowenstein, who worked with INXS numerous times, Hutchence documentary Mystify finds a new home on ABC after premiering last year, while Backburning: Midnight Oil tells “ the story of the iconic Australian band”.

Backburning was written and directed by Paul Clarke, who has previously delivered documentaries on Kylie Minogue, Jessica Mauboy, ABBA and more and also served as an Executive Producer on Spicks & Specks.

While there’s no mentioned of Spicks & Specks, music documentary The Recording Studio will make its debut, featuring members of the public recording a song for a loved one or community member in ABC’s music studios.

“The ABC tells the story of Australia and in 2019 we have many great stories to tell. We are Australia’s leading broadcaster in backing home-grown creative talent and content,” ABC Acting Managing Director David Anderson said

“In the year to come, as in years past, Australian audiences will come home to the ABC to share in the stories, conversations and events that shape our nation.”

Barry Humphries will lend his voice to Magical Land Of Oz, Australia’s answer to David Attenborough’s nature documentaries, while You Can’t Ask That also returns among other new programming.