August 2024 on ABC iview

August 2024 on ABC iview – highlights include Play School Science Time, The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds: Perth, Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, Compass, The Assembly, Back Roads, Mulholland Drive, Good Game Spawn Point, Van Der Valk and Gardening Australia.

Play School Science Time Series 3

World Premiere – Monday 12 August

Dust off your lab coat, Play School’s Science Time is back for even more awesome experiments! Join Matt and Miah to learn about snot, stars, spaceships, and everything in between!

The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds: Perth

World Premiere – Tuesday 13 August

Dr. Ann Jones is on her latest birding adventure, this time across Perth. Uncovering the secrets of majestic wedge-tailed eagles to sexy splendid fairy wrens, she learns why people are passionate about their charismatic birds.

Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction

World Premiere – Wednesday 14 August

One question, two guests and the man everyone agrees is this country’s least experienced interviewer. Join Shaun Micallef each week as he chats with his famous acquaintances about what’s REALLY important to them.

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee

World Premiere + ABC iview BINGE – Wednesday 14 August

Guy Montgomery and assistant Aaron Chen star in this fast-paced hilarious new comedy that puts four famous faces through their paces, as they attempt to spell as best they can to be crowned that week’s best speller.

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces S12

Australian Premiere + ABC iview BINGE – Thursday 15 August

Amazing Spaces is back, with some of the most eccentric, ambitious, and passionate self-builders George Clarke has ever met! And, not to be outdone, George attempts to create an elegant airborne cabin from an old industrial scissor lift! He also heads to Denmark, home of gorgeous and minimalist architecture.

Compass Returns

World Premiere – Sunday 18 August

Compass explores the Australian soul – our beliefs, our ethical dilemmas and the changing face of our spirituality, with new host, popular journalist and broadcaster, Indira Naidoo.

The Assembly

World Premiere + ABC iview BINGE – Tuesday 20 August

Mentored by one of Australia’s most renowned interviewers, Leigh Sales,

The Assembly follows autistic journalism students as they interview Australia’s biggest names.

Back Roads Series 10 Returns

World Premiere – Tuesday 20 August

The return of Back Roads sees popular host Heather Ewart and guest presenters once again travel across regional and remote Australia, uncovering stories of resilience and inspiration.

Mulholland Drive

Friday 23 August

After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality. Written and directed by David Lynch and starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller, Mark Pellegrino and Robert Forster.

Good Game Spawn Point

World Premiere – Friday 23 August

Celebrate 15 years of video games and Good Game Spawn Point with 10 Super Silly Super Specials! Join Gem, Harry, and some new friends in the brand-new den of gaming as they imagine what would happen if life was more like their favourite games.

Van Der Valk Series 4

Australian Premiere + ABC iview BINGE – Friday 30 August

Van der Valk, an unapologetic Dutch detective, takes on criminal cases in Amsterdam, solving mysteries with astute observation and his natural street smarts.

Gardening Australia Returns

World Premiere – Friday 30 August

Back after their winter break, Costa and the Gardening Australia team return with more beautiful gardens, inspiring plant-lovers, and practical information.

• Vera S12 (5 August)

• Tom Gleeson: Joy (7 August)

• Monty Don’s Adriatic Garden (20 August)

Link to ABC iview HERE