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Four Corners: Series 2021

Poster for Four Corners Season 61

39 episodes · first aired Feb 1, 2021

Holding power to account for 60 Years, Four Corners continues to expose scandals, trigger inquiries, lead national debate and confront the issues that matter to us all. Australia's premier investigative journalism program.

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  1. 1 Downfall: The Last Days of President Trump Feb 1, 2021 · 45m A gripping account of the insurrection as it unfolded, told by those who were there. In her return to Four Corners, Sarah Ferguson confronts some of those who answered Donald Trump's call…
  2. 2 President Biden Feb 8, 2021 · 45m A personal portrait of the man now leading America charting Joe Biden's rise from a hardscrabble childhood where he faced bullying and discrimination based on a severe stutter, to personal…
  3. 3 Putin's Patriots Feb 15, 2021 · 45m Self-described defenders of Russia are determined to shut down anti-Putin sentiment in Australia, establishing pro-Moscow chapters as part of a propaganda war to remind the world that…
  4. 4 Crisis in Kakadu Feb 22, 2021 · 45m Four Corners investigates accusations of mismanagement and neglect which have fuelled a bitter dispute between Kakadu's traditional owners and the authority that runs the World Heritage…
  5. 5 Chairman for Life Mar 1, 2021 · 45m China's President Xi Jinping and his quest for world power. An insightful look at his rise to power, how he consolidated his leadership through economic strength, populism and iron fist…
  6. 6 Bursting the Canberra Bubble Mar 8, 2021 · 45m Four Corners examines the historical rape allegation made against Federal Attorney General Christian Porter, which he strenuously denies.
  7. 7 Enslaved: Surviving a Sex Cult Mar 15, 2021 · 45m In a shocking investigation, Four Corners reveals how a sex slave cult has been operating in plain sight here in Australia.
  8. 8 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Mar 22, 2021 · 45m When former coalition staffer Brittany Higgins came forward to allege that she had been raped in a ministerial office in Parliament House, it horrified the country. Four Corners examines…
  9. 9 Aung San Suu Kyi - The Rise and Fall of an Icon Mar 29, 2021 · 45m In February, Myanmar's military launched a coup, arresting political leader Aung San Suu Kyi. In this provocative portrait, some of those who once publicly supported her say she lost her…
  10. 10 Fired Up Apr 12, 2021 · 45m Four Corners investigates what is driving the Federal Government's push for a gas-fired future in the face of considerable scepticism, with many warning that the public is not fully…
  11. 11 54 Days: China and the Pandemic Apr 19, 2021 · 45m An investigation into what the Chinese government knew about the COVID-19 outbreak and compelling evidence of a determined campaign to keep it under wraps.
  12. 12 Poking the Dragon Apr 26, 2021 · 45m How Australia's trade with China became a political weapon. Stephen Long reveals how trade sanctions appear to have been carefully timed and targeted to cause maximum damage plus the human…
  13. 13 Are You Being Played? May 3, 2021 · 45m Across the country, millions of Australians of all ages, play video games every day. Four Corners brings together gamers, industry players and psychologists to investigate the manipulative…
  14. 14 Peter: The Human Cyborg May 10, 2021 · 45m After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), renowned scientist and robotics expert Dr Peter Scott-Morgan set out to find and apply cutting edge technology to extend his life…
  15. 15 Fast Fashion May 17, 2021 · 45m With the rise of online shopping, the demand for cheap and readily available clothing has created a new fashion boom. Four Corners investigates the unglamorous, and in some cases illegal…
  16. 16 Vaccinating Australia May 24, 2021 · 45m Australia's success in keeping COVID from taking hold made us the envy of the world, but the slow pace of vaccine rollout has caused frustration and confusion. Adam Harvey charts how our…
  17. 17 Packer's Gamble May 31, 2021 · 45m A cautionary tale of big money, back room lobbying and political influence. As James Packer prepares to walk away from the casino business he championed, those who fought against Crown say…
  18. 18 Ghosts of Afghanistan Jun 7, 2021 · 45m Twenty years on from the 9/11 terror attacks, former war correspondent Graeme Smith travels back through the cities and provinces of Afghanistan to try and make sense of the conflict.
  19. 19 The Great Awakening Jun 14, 2021 · 45m A family divided by QAnon. The extreme political movement has mobilised a committed band of believers dedicated to fighting what they claim is a war against corrupt child abusing elites…
  20. 20 Post Morten Jun 28, 2021 · 45m The story behind the turmoil that's engulfed Australia Post. Four Corners investigates allegations of secret privatisation plans and proposed job cuts, and examines who was really standing…
  21. 21 Watchdog or Lapdog? Jul 5, 2021 · 45m How the casino regulator failed to stop crime at Crown. Industry insiders with decades of experience speak for the first time about how the regulator allowed crime to flourish under its…
  22. 22 Scandal Jul 12, 2021 · 45m The rise and fall of an Australian billionaire. From Bundaberg to the boardrooms of the international corporate elite, how did Lex Greensill make and lose a fortune, leaving a trail of…
  23. 23 A Deadly Ascent: Life and Death on Mount Everest Jul 19, 2021 · 45m Mount Everest has become big business with multiple companies selling the promise of an adventure of a lifetime. But surging numbers of inexperienced climbers have been swarming the…
  24. 24 TikTok Jul 26, 2021 · 45m Data mining, discrimination and dangerous content on the world's most popular app. In a joint investigation by Four Corners and triple j's Hack, Avani Dias uncovers the many techniques…
  25. 25 Lockdown Aug 2, 2021 · 45m How Australia became trapped by COVID-19. Despite millions of people staying at home, the number of infections is climbing with the virulent Delta strain. How issues of supply and…
  26. 26 Are you scared yet, human? Aug 9, 2021 · 45m Artificial intelligence is changing our lives in ways that were once dismissed as the stuff of science fiction. The technology has the capacity to improve our lives, but it also presents…
  27. 27 Fearless and Forensic For 60 Years Aug 16, 2021 · 45m Four Corners is the longest running series on Australian TV and a powerhouse of investigative journalism: fearless and forensic, holding power to account for 60 years. A special look at…
  28. 28 Fox and the Big Lie (Part 1) Aug 23, 2021 · 45m The first of a two-part Four Corners special on Rupert Murdoch's Fox News. Sarah Ferguson examines how the network promoted Donald Trump's propaganda and helped destabilise democracy in…
  29. 29 Fox and the Big Lie (Part 2) Aug 30, 2021 · 49m Fox News insiders reveal how the network changed once Donald Trump entered politics and Rupert Murdoch took over. Part 2 examines the politics at work within the network and fear this…
  30. 30 The Fall of Kabul Sep 6, 2021 · 45m Four Corners takes you into the fall of Kabul. Interviews and videos from people on the ground capture the drama and chaos of the last 16 days and show the desperate lengths people were…
  31. 31 Bearing Witness Sep 13, 2021 · 45m Exposing the secretive world of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Former members reveal the secretive practices used to instil fear and maintain discipline among followers. Those who have escaped…
  32. 32 Food Fraud Sep 20, 2021 · 45m A new type of crime that goes to the heart of what we eat. Criminal syndicates are infiltrating the global food supply chain, undermining the ability of consumers to trust what is on the…
  33. 33 A League of Their Own Sep 27, 2021 · 45m Big money, sportswashing and the power play to control Australian soccer. Almost half of our premier soccer clubs are owned or controlled by foreign entities. Who are these powerbrokers…
  34. 34 The Pandora Papers Oct 4, 2021 · 45m In a major international investigation Four Corners reveals the secrets of the Pandora Papers. Despite authorities promising to close loop holes and crack down on the myriad of offshore…
  35. 35 Facing the Music Oct 11, 2021 · 45m The inside story of Sony Music, where fear and intimidation stalked the corridors for decades. Former employees break their silence to expose a toxic workplace culture where appalling…
  36. 36 The Life and Times of Angela Merkel Oct 18, 2021 · 45m For 16 years, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a trailblazing leader on the world stage. After 30 years in politics she has chosen to leave public life at the height of her…
  37. 37 Cosmetic Cowboys Oct 25, 2021 · 45m Behind the glitz and glamour of cosmetic surgery lie some ugly truths. Adele Ferguson exposes alarming practices in this multi-billion-dollar industry and reveals how the regulatory system…
  38. 38 Going, Going, Gone Nov 1, 2021 · 45m What's driving Australia's property frenzy. Despite fears of a collapse, the pandemic saw house prices rise at the fastest pace in decades. Stephen Long tracks the property price boom…
  39. 39 Obeid Inc Nov 8, 2021 · 45m The secret deals making the Obeid family millions. Angus Grigg has been on the financial trail uncovering secret business dealings and how business is still booming for the Obeids, funding…