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Stephen Vagg and Anna Kelsey-Sugg for The History Listen

Australian TV drama has a rich history of live risk-taking, cultural cringe hurdles and shows 'for all'

The 1959 ABC drama Ned Kelly marked a shift towards television shows that told Australian stories. (ABC)

We usually think of the golden age of live TV as 1950s America, when we were introduced to actors like Paul Newman, Grace Kelly and James Dean.

But Australia had its own TV golden era, the effects of which we still feel – and watch – today.

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