The Killing Season

2015•1h 15m

War & PoliticsDocumentary

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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Production

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Status

Ended

First Aired

June 9, 2015

Last Aired

June 23, 2015

Networks

ABC TV

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Prime Minister and his Loyal Deputy (2006-2009)

Air date: 2015-06-09

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...

Great Moral Challenge (2009 – 2010)

Air date: 2015-06-16

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.

The Long Shadow (2010-2013)

Air date: 2015-06-23

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.