The Killing Season

The Killing Season

2015
The Killing Season
The Killing Season

The Killing Season

8.1 | en | Documentary

A comprehensive cast of the main players provides an enthralling account of one of the most turbulent periods of Australian political history. For the first time, Kevin Rudd gives his full account of the period and relives in vivid detail the events of losing the Prime Ministership. Julia Gillard is forthright with her recollections and analysis and doesn't spare her colleagues.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP3  The Long Shadow (2010-2013)
Jun. 23,2015
The Long Shadow (2010-2013)

With Kevin Rudd deposed, Julia Gillard became Australia's first female Prime Minister. But the repercussions of the dramatic change of leadership cast a long shadow over her time in office.

EP2  Great Moral Challenge (2009 – 2010)
Jun. 16,2015
Great Moral Challenge (2009 – 2010)

With an election looming, Kevin Rudd's Government moved from crisis to crisis and Party insiders began to contemplate a change in leadership to Julia Gillard.

EP1  The Prime Minister and his Loyal Deputy (2006-2009)
Jun. 09,2015
The Prime Minister and his Loyal Deputy (2006-2009)

The Christian from Queensland's Right and the atheist from Victoria's Left led Labor to victory and successfully navigated the Global Financial Crisis. But the cracks were starting to show...

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Synopsis

A comprehensive cast of the main players provides an enthralling account of one of the most turbulent periods of Australian political history. For the first time, Kevin Rudd gives his full account of the period and relives in vivid detail the events of losing the Prime Ministership. Julia Gillard is forthright with her recollections and analysis and doesn't spare her colleagues.

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Cast

Sarah Ferguson , Kevin Rudd , Julia Gillard

Director

Deborah Masters

Producted By

Australian Broadcasting Corporation ,

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