ABC1

Broadcast on: International
Active from: 05 Nov 1956
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About

ABC1 (until 2008 ABC Television or ABC-TV) is a national public television network in Australia. Launched on 5 November 1956 it is the responsibility of the ABC's television division, and is available nationally.

AVAILABILITY

Australia

PICTURE FORMAT

576i (16:9 SDTV)

ABOUT

ABC1 is required by charter to meet certain programming obligations. Although it has a strong focus on news and current affairs, it also presents documentaries and educational programmes, children's shows, drama, light entertainment comedy and variety, and sports.

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Ja'mie: Private School Girl

Genre: Comedy, Mockumentary
Channel: Vuzu, Vuzu Amp
Summary: Ja'mie, the self-promoting "queen bee" of Summer Heights High, returns from an exchange semester at that public school for her last term at Hillford in Sydney's wealthy North Shore district.
Starring: Chris Lilley

Jonah from Tonga

Genre: Comedy, Mockumentary
Channel: Vuzu
Summary: A journey into the life of 14-year-old rebellious schoolboy Jonah, his family, friends, teachers and counsellors who are trying to help him channel his limitless energy into bigger and brighter things.
Starring: Chris Lilley

Old School

Genre: Drama, Comedy-Drama, Police Procedural
Channel: M-Net Series Showcase
Summary: Old School is an Australian comedy-drama television crime series created by Paul Oliver and Steve Wright which tells the story of Ted McCabe, a retired cop and Lennie Cahill, a retired crim, who get together to solve crimes, unravel scams and make some much-needed cash, while avoiding the wrath of the police and the underworld.
Starring: Bryan Brown, Sam Neill