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The Howard Years

Series Overview

The Howard Years was a documentary series about the prime ministership of John Howard produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was divided into four one-hour episodes - one episode for each term Howard served as Prime Minister of Australia - and originally broadcast on ABC1 from 17 November to 8 December 2008.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
ABC TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

58 min per episode

Air Date Window

2008 – 2008

Premiered: Mon, Nov 17, 2008

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 8, 2008

Season 1, Episode 4: “Walking On Water”

John Howard’s Prime Ministership ended with defeat at the 2007 election. But why was it so, and could the result have been different with a change of leadership? Speaking candidly, John Howard reveals his intentions after the 2004 election, and why he never stood down from the leadership.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Deborah Masters, Gerard D'Sousa

Director of Photography

Paul Ree

Producers

Deborah Masters, Gerard D'Sousa, Sue Spencer

Department Leadership Roster

Deborah Masters

Producer

Paul Ree

Director of Photography

Gerard D'Sousa

Producer

Deborah Masters

Director

Gerard D'Sousa

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Howard Years.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Howard Years

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What is The Howard Years about?

The Howard Years was a documentary series about the prime ministership of John Howard produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was divided into four one-hour episodes - one episode for each term Howard served as Prime Minister of Australia - and originally broadcast on ABC1 from 17 November to 8 December 2008.

How many seasons does The Howard Years have?

The Howard Years comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Howard Years?

Key cast members in The Howard Years include Fran Kelly, John Howard.

Who created or directed The Howard Years?

The Howard Years was developed and directed by Deborah Masters, Gerard D'Sousa.