The Making of Malcolm

Summary The road to the Prime Ministership was set early in Malcolm Turnbull's life. "Trying to meet the expectations that were placed upon his shoulders as a child is a very motivating force in his life" - Lucy Turnbull "I guess Prime Minister probably would have been good enough for [my mother]" - Malcolm Turnbull But Turnbull's childhood would not be easy. His parents separated when he was nine and he was sent off to boarding school. Driven to succeed, Turnbull would move from journalist to lawyer to merchant banker to corporate high flyer and finally to politician. This week Australian Story revisits the Turnbull family. Malcolm, wife Lucy, daughter Daisy and some of his closest friends speak candidly about his early years, his absent mother and devoted father and the forces that have shaped his rise to power. Drawing on new material and interviews, the program provides a unique insight into a man praised for his intellect and energy but whose temperament and political judgement have been questioned.

S20.E32 ∙ The Making of Malcolm

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes

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Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Sep 20, 2015

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Summary The road to the Prime Ministership was set early in Malcolm Turnbull's life. "Trying to meet the expectations that were placed upon his shoulders as a child is a very motivating force in his life" - Lucy Turnbull "I guess Prime Minister probably would have been good enough for [my mother]" - Malcolm Turnbull But Turnbull's childhood would not be easy. His parents separated when he was nine and he was sent off to boarding school. Driven to succeed, Turnbull would move from journalist to lawyer to merchant banker to corporate high flyer and finally to politician. This week Australian Story revisits the Turnbull family. Malcolm, wife Lucy, daughter Daisy and some of his closest friends speak candidly about his early years, his absent mother and devoted father and the forces that have shaped his rise to power. Drawing on new material and interviews, the program provides a unique insight into a man praised for his intellect and energy but whose temperament and political judgement have been questioned.

Details

Genres : Biography Documentary

Release date : Sep 20, 2015

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website

Language : English

Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

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