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The Eleventh

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The Eleventh is an explosive thriller teasing out everything you never knew about one of the most famous chapters of Australian political history — the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
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The Eleventh - 06 | The Eleventh

06 | The Eleventh

The Eleventh

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03/16/20 • 48 min

The 11th of November 1975 starts optimistically. Both sides of parliament think the day will present them with a positive resolution to the crisis. But, when Gough Whitlam is summoned to see the Governor General, things spiral completely out of control.

More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh

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The Eleventh - 05 | Deadlock

05 | Deadlock

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03/09/20 • 52 min

Gough Whitlam and his political rival Malcolm Fraser enter a high stakes stalemate, each side daring the other to blink. As the problems mount for the government, a grave warning emerges from the most unlikely of quarters.

More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh

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The Eleventh - 04 | The Advisor

04 | The Advisor

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03/02/20 • 40 min

Young feminist Elizabeth Reid gets a job advising Gough Whitlam on women's issues. As this idealistic new recruit tries to work within the system to change it, she gets caught smack in the middle of an epic struggle between the nation's most powerful men.

More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh

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The Eleventh - 03 | Dangerous Circus
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02/24/20 • 43 min

Gough Whitlam repeatedly ignores warnings while his government lurches from scandal to scandal. The powerful media, once in his corner, start to lose faith, and the twin scandals — the Morosi affair and the Loans affair — are frontpage news.

More information, articles and videos at the show's website: abc.net.au/TheEleventh

*WARNING: This episode contains some strong language.

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The Eleventh - INTRODUCING — The Eleventh
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02/17/20 • 4 min

What do you know about the 11th of November 1975? Maybe you've heard that famous, "Well may we say" speech made by Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam on the day he was sacked by the Queen's representative in Australia... but do you really know what led up to the dismissal?

The Eleventh relives the dramatic series of events that shook the foundations of Australia's democracy. The series takes you inside the highest circles of power to uncover pieces of this story that have never been told before... with lessons we should never forget.

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The Eleventh - PRESENTS - Dig: The Ring In
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03/02/22 • 6 min

The Fine Cotton Ring In was one of the biggest scandals in Australian horseracing history. A plan to swap a slow horse with a much faster look-alike involved a motley crew of small-time crooks, a couple of horses and a hell of a lot of hair dye. What were they thinking? Dig is a history podcast with a fresh take on an iconic story from Australia's not-so-glorious past.
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If you enjoy Australian stories exquisitely told, we think you might enjoy this taste test of another fantastic new ABC storytelling podcast. Each week, Days Like These introduces you to one regular human as they live through something wild. This episode tells the real life consequences of conspiracy theories. When Kasey discovers her mum has disappeared down some deep QAnon rabbit holes and now thinks the earth is flat, she no longer knows what to tell her kids. FaceTime with gran is likely cancelled this Christmas. Find Days Like These in the ABC Listen app or wherever you get your podcasts. There are nine other equally great stories ready to binge.
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The Eleventh - PRESENTS — China, If You're Listening
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06/09/21 • 3 min

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The Eleventh - PRESENTS — Unravel Juanita
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07/12/21 • 4 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Eleventh have?

The Eleventh currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does The Eleventh cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Eleventh?

The episode title '06 | The Eleventh' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Eleventh?

The average episode length on The Eleventh is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Eleventh released?

Episodes of The Eleventh are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Eleventh?

The first episode of The Eleventh was released on Feb 17, 2020.

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