WDYTYA - new series 2014 - AUSTRALIA - SBS

[spices]

I missed both episodes due to meetings and do not know how to record on my TV.

Will need to read ---- oh no forgive me THE MANUAL

Have read great reviews re Andrew Denton's episode.

[Ruskie]

Spices, you can watch the full episodes here:
http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
(scroll down the page and click on the WDYTYA graphic. The Andrew Denton episode is just below the Rebecca Gibney one 

As already mentioned, the programmes are only viewable for a certain time. The Andrew Denton episode expires on the 22nd July so you need to watch it within the next few days. 

[BevL]

Well the series is half over - I enjoyed Jackie Weaver's look into her father's family.  She gave her opinions on things as she saw them and then was happy to correct them when proved otherwise.    I do like that expression 'greatly loved' which the sisters applied to her grandmother.
Then when she went into the paternal side she was disappointed and I liked her remark at the end when she said that she didn't wish to hurt the Onions family, but she was glad she was a Weaver!
The only thing I couldn't understand was why they had to go to the prison and sit her there whilst they were telling her about the deeds of her grandfather.  A bit of showmanship which really wasn't needed as they had a very good subject and didn't need to embellish that part at all.
What a lovely lady!
Bev

[Gmar]

 One really feels guilty for not giving my opinion on the shows.I watch them all-by myself as hubby is not into "family stuff"
I agree with what was said about Andrew Denton Has anyone watched his show Randling. very off beat funny
Rebecca's stint was acceptable especially as her ancestor fought the maoris and she, representing him came back and did that ceremony-a very big thing for New Zealand
Love all the TV channels but there is not enough hours  to watch all I wish to see as I must leave time for family stuff cheers gmar

[deeiluka]

Still waiting for my television here to be repaired or something, but a kind friend is recording them for me to watch on my return home in a few months time. I guess I'll have something to look forward to during the television "silly season".


Dee   

[Wiggy]

Just seen this thread!!

 - thoroughly enjoyed the Andrew Denton episode, the Rebecca Gibney episode and this weeks with Jackie Weaver - a good series so far.   I actually think it is better than last lot.

[Ruskie]

Just finished watching Jackie Weaver's episode and enjoyed it a lot. She teared up a couple of times but I think understandable as it was close relatives - her father and grandmother. Not overly sentimental although due to the subject matter it could have gone that way.

I know it was probably impossible to find out conclusively, but I would have been interested in a bit more delving into what the afflictions of Grace and her mother might have been, though the sisters did hint at it later. The chap they spoke did not give enough detail. I thought it a little non p/c that the three elderly sisters said Grace was 'retarded'. I think Jackie was a little taken aback. Still, that would have been the terminology the old ladies knew and used.

Enjoyed this programme and Jackie seemed very nice.

[Ruskie]

A bit late, but ...
Richard Roxburgh. What did everyone think?
I was not sure who he was as the name did not sound familiar. I recognized his face but don't recall ever seeing anything he was in. Different topic for an Australian programme (though it has been covered in the American and UK series) - he seemed fairly grounded and realistic and was not overly apologetic or tearful. Not a particularly memorable episode though it did keep my attention.

[Wiggy]

I believe he was in Rake though I didn't watch the programme.

It was quite interesting - specially as he had no idea of his Caribbean past. 

But it did annoy me that he put today's thinking about slavery onto his gGGgrandfather - saying how appalled he must have been to arrive there and find slaves - then it turned out this particular man was a big slave owner.  I don't think you can put today's thinking onto people from the past.  Interesting about the missionary being on the other side of the fence  - I wonder to what extent - to being good and godly slaves or really against the whole system.

I didn't like this one as much as the former three - like you by the sound of things..