Courtney Act's One Plus One

Series 2022

2022 · 8 episodes · 3h 50m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Mark Trevorrow

   2 Jun 2022 · 29 min

   Mark Trevorrow has been on Australian screens for four decades as famous alter-ego Bob Downe, but rarely speaks about himself. In his first longform TV interview he opens up about identity, homophobia and his toughest gigs.

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   2. Baz Luhrmann

   9 Jun 2022 · 29 min

   Baz Luhrmann is one of Australia's greatest creatives. From small town boy to Hollywood director, his lavish exuberant style is iconic. Baz discusses the joys and pressures of creative risk-taking and life in the spotlight.

3. 

   3. Renee McBryde

   16 Jun 2022 · 28 min

   After years of carrying around her family's secret, Renee McBryde wrote a tell-all memoir. Courtney speaks with the author about the challenges of navigating fame and family, and her journey to break the cycle of abuse.

4. 

   4. Georgie Stone

   23 Jun 2022 · 28 min

   Georgie Stone has spent almost half of her life in the spotlight. The Neighbours actor has long advocated for better understanding of young trans people. Now as the soap draws to an end, Georgie talks about what's next.

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   5. Jay Laga'aia

   4 Aug 2022 · 30 min

   Jay Laga'aia is one of the most recognisable faces on TV. From Playschool to Star Wars he has done it all in his 40 years in the industry. Jay talks to Courtney Act about being a trailblazer, and juggling fame and fatherhood.

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   6. Josh Cavallo

   11 Aug 2022 · 29 min

   Josh Cavallo was the first openly gay professional footballer currently playing worldwide. In his first longform TV interview the 22-year-old speaks with Courtney Act about finding acceptance and dealing with abuse.

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   7. Pallavi Sharda

   18 Aug 2022 · 29 min

   A decade ago Pallavi Sharda defied the odds to become the first Australian actress of Indian origin to break into Bollywood. She talks about finding success at home and abroad, and her fight for greater diversity on screen.

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   8. Tom Nash

   25 Aug 2022 · 28 min

   After falling ill as a teenager, Tom Nash was given a 10% chance of survival. Tom talks to Courtney Act about becoming a lateral problem solver and the joy of getting lost in the music.