Hawke: The Larrikin and the Leader

Summary Australians have never been so wary of politicians. But there was a time when things were different. From the moment Bob Hawke blazed onto the national stage, he was the rock god of Australian politics. So what made this flawed man a leader we'd never forget? This two-part political biography takes a revelatory look at the times and leadership that made us who we are today. View more details

Hawke: The Larrikin and the Leader

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Genres : Biography

Release date : Feb 10, 2018

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Official broadcaster website

Language : English

Production companies : Southern Pictures

Summary Australians have never been so wary of politicians. But there was a time when things were different. From the moment Bob Hawke blazed onto the national stage, he was the rock god of Australian politics. So what made this flawed man a leader we'd never forget? This two-part political biography takes a revelatory look at the times and leadership that made us who we are today. View more details

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Genres : Biography

Release date : Feb 10, 2018

Countries of origin : Australia

Official sites : Official broadcaster website

Language : English

Production companies : Southern Pictures

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