Australian Story - Season 1 Episode 19

Life of Slicer: Tasmanian conservative politician Michael Hodgeman introduces one of his political foes, but someone for whom he has enormous respect, Justice Pierre Slicer. This is an amazing story about the former head of the Tasmanian Communist Party who has gone on to become a Supreme Court Judge. He reckons he's probably the only Australian judge who's spent time in the clink (during the Franklin protests). PLUS: Seize the Day: This is the story of Mrs Ainsworth, an inspirational teacher still teaching and celebrating her 95th birthday with her students. PLUS: Dancing Dad: The final story includes a guest appearance from dancing star Paul Mercurio. It's about a Canberra public servant who has found a new lease of life by joining his kids' dance class. Much to their embarrassment, he is going to play Bottom in a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream.