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Well-known Australians play detective as they go in search of their family history, revealing secrets from the past.

Marking the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during WWII. This documentary tells the story of why the Australian government kept the bombing a secret and why the military was unprepared for such a sudden attack.

Justin and Sarah have Down syndrome. While Justin is confident and cocky and keen to assert his role as house alpha male, Sarah, is a practicing Christian, and more docile and conservative. Kirk, the youngest, is very loud and energetic and hopes to make new friends but his autism means that social relationships can be challenging. Over 10 weeks these three very different people go on a huge learning curve as they explore how to manage a house and how to live with each other. They party, fight, flirt, and above all grow exponentially in the process, and reveal a vibrant new world that is theirs alone. The Dreamhouse is life changing for Justin, Sarah and Kirk, and also for their parents who watch their children grow in self confidence and flourish in the most unexpected ways that will affect their lives profoundly. Give people the opportunity and watch them flower. Bursting with humor, conflict and tenderness. The Dreamhouse provides a bold insight into a world rarely seen before on television.

Officially, the Wright Brothers flew first in 1903. But the Australian aviation expert John Brown argues that German born Gustave Whitehead flew in Connecticut in 1901. To display the Wright flyer, the Smithsonian Museum agreed that it will never claim that anyone flew before the Wrights. History may not be as certain as we thought.

This powerful documentary reveals a side to Shaun never seen before as he heads to India, a country where spirituality and the search for meaning is very much a national past time, and he immerses himself in the Hindu world of Gods, Gurus and the Ganges. In a bid to get to the heart of the faith, Shaun pushes well beyond his comfort zone on a physical, mental and spiritual adventure. He journeys to the source of the Ganges high in the Himalayas all the while offering his own unique observations on his quest to find the meaning of life.

Following on from his first single episode of the same name released in December 2014 (now known as "Series 1", so in reality the three episodes listed here are as Series 1 are technically Series 2), Shaun Micallef made this second series of three episodes that ran on Australia's SBS-TV In January and February 2017. Comedian and writer Shaun Micallef takes a leap of faith on three extraordinary spiritual adventures. Envious of those with 'unshakeable faith', Shaun journeys across the globe immersing himself into some of the world's most unique beliefs. This is his adventure out of suburban Australia on a quest to find the meaning of life itself.

Australian acting icon Jack Thompson unearths more than a couple of surprises - and significant Australian heritage-but where does he come from and who does he think he is?

Kate Ceberano is convinced she descended from 'pirates and bums' but as she delves into her family tree she uncovers links to an artistic past.

Geoffrey Robertson QC believes that it is nature not nurture that shapes our moral integrity, but does his family history provide an aside to his theory?

Athlete Catherine Freeman goes in search of the source of her drive and determination, unearthing an unexpected family heritage.

Sports commentator Dennis Cometti finds mystery, murder and a gift for the gab as he follows his family tree back to Australia's settlement.

Media personality and publisher Ita Buttrose discovers determination and drive may be hereditary as she puts her journalistic skills to the test to trace her global family.

Footy legend and latter day 'Knight in Shining Armour' Ron Barassi has always believed that actions speak louder than words.

Sigrid Thornton embarks on a journey into her ancestry uncovering a genetic tendency to get into trouble with the law.

Ben Mendelsohn traces the Mendelsohn family line back to the heart of Europe and discovers a thread of musical heritage in surprising quarters as well as a heart-rending tale of success, failure and heartbreak of Dickensian proportions.

Singer Christine Anu's ancestry is from the Torres Straits Islands. She would like to understand why music is so important in her life.

Celebrity "Cook" Maggie Beer embarks on a journey into her ancestry discovering a convict bigamist with a penchant for very tall tales.

Rock star and activist John Butler traces the Butler name back through generations of hardship to a matriarch who sang for her survival.

Magda traces the lives of two ancestors. Both were forced to make grim choices and both were forced to confront the brutality of war.

Cricketer Rod Marsh discovers who his biological grandparents are and why his Dad was given up for adoption into the Marsh family.

Georgie Parker says she's not afraid to hear any of her family history, but the journey ahead will test her out.

Actor, dancer and TV chef Paul Mercurio embarks on a journey into his ancestry to investigate rumours of a mafia connection and discovers a political kingmaker leading a double life.

Actor and comedian Shane Bourne is keen to investigate the absence of his mother's father, AP Freeman, his grandfather about whom he knows very little.