Season 3

2026 · 6 episodes · 3h 5m in all

Told exclusively by the people who witnessed the events, I Was Actually There captures the chaos, fear, adrenaline and humanity of being caught inside history as it unfolds.

1. Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech, 9 October 2012
9 Nov 2026 · 32 min
A heated parliamentary debate turned into one of our most influential political speeches. Australia's first female PM Julia Gillard joins political allies and opponents, journalists and eyewitnesses to reflect on that speech.
2. Thredbo Landslide, 30 July 1997
Airs 16 Nov 2026 · 31 min
The 1997 Thredbo landslide was one of the first tragedies in Australia to unfold as a live media event, with reporters broadcasting from the mountain. After 54 hours, news broke that a sole survivor had been found alive.
3. Cangai Siege, 30 March 1993
Airs 23 Nov 2026 · 31 min
After a spree of murders across NSW and QLD, three criminals, with two child hostages, holed up inside an empty farmhouse outside Cangai in northern NSW. Their one goal was to challenge police to a shootout to the death.
4. Prime Minister Harold Holt Disappears, 17 December 1967
Airs 30 Nov 2026 · 30 min
In December 1967, the nation was plunged into disbelief when PM Harold Holt disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach, Victoria. An unprecedented search began, with police, military personnel and surf lifesavers called in.
5. The Rabbitohs’ Fight Against Extinction, 15 October 1999
Airs 7 Dec 2026 · 31 min
In October 1999, one of Australia's oldest and most successful sporting clubs was expelled from the National Rugby League. For the traditionally working-class supporters, the decision sparked a grassroots campaign that would become one of the biggest fights in Australian sporting history.
6. Lismore Floods, 28 February 2022
Airs 14 Dec 2026 · 30 min
Lismore is a town that floods. But on February 28, 2022, after days of torrential rain, the town levy broke. The flood level reached 14.4 metres, more than two metres above the previous record, taking everyone by surprise.