Inside Story (Australian TV program)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | February 26, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Leila McKinnon (Presenter) |
| Products | Current affairs television program |
Inside Story was a weekly Australian current affairs television series broadcast on the Nine Network. Presented by Leila McKinnon, the show debuted on 26 February 2014, initially airing on Wednesday nights at 8:45pm during its first season. In its second season, it moved to Thursdays at 8:40pm, and then to 7:30pm in the third season.
The program concentrated on uncovering significant crimes and related narratives both within Australia and abroad, with the goal of bringing to light issues that had received little or no prior coverage. The reporting team featured journalists such as Alicia Loxley, Tom Steinfort, Peter Stefanovic, Deborah Knight, Jayne Azzopardi, and Brett McLeod.
On 31 March 2014, the series was confirmed for a second season renewal.
After Gerard Baden-Clay was found guilty of murdering his wife Allison, a special live episode titled Inside Story: Baden-Clay was broadcast on 15 July 2014, hosted by Tracy Grimshaw alongside Karl Stefanovic. In December 2015, Baden-Clay’s conviction was reduced to manslaughter.
Series 1 - True Crimes (2014)
| Episode | Reporter(s) | Airdate | Viewership (millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Crocodile Tears" | Leila McKinnon | 26 February 2014 | 1.081 | |
| Summary | |||||
| Reveals murderers who tearfully appealed to the public while attempting to avoid conviction. | |||||
| 2 | "Fatal Females" | Alicia Loxley | 5 March 2014 | 0.736 | |
| Summary | |||||
| Explores real-life deadly women comparable to their fictional femme fatale counterparts. | |||||
| 3 | "Lethal Lovers" | Leila McKinnon | 12 March 2014 | 0.894 | |
| Summary | |||||
| Tells a tale of deception, avarice, and obsession involving scheming wives and their deadly partners. | |||||
| 4 | "Teen Killers" | Tom Steinfort | 19 March 2014 | 0.771 | |
| Summary | |||||
| Profiles adolescents implicated in shocking homicides, featuring a disturbing video confession. | |||||
| 5 | "Twisted Minds" | Peter Stefanovic | 26 March 2014 (NSW and QLD) |
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| Summary | |||||
| Provides insight into the lives of dangerous psychopaths, highlighting their surprising prevalence. | |||||
| 6 | "Killer in the Family" | Tom Steinfort | 2 April 2014 | 0.752 | |
| Summary | |||||
| Examines a contract murder motivated by passion, vengeance, and greed involving three women. | |||||
Specials
| Episode | Reporter(s) | First broadcast | Audience (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Enigma of Flight MH370" | Leila McKinnon | 19 March 2014 | 0.934 |
| 2 | "The Bladerunner Case" | Peter Stefanovic and Tom Steinfort |
26 March 2014 | 0.759 |
| 3 | "Baden-Clay" | Tracy Grimshaw and Karl Stefanovic |
15 July 2014 | — |
Series 2 (2015)
| Episode | Reporter(s) | First broadcast | Air time | Audience (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "No Limits" | Leila McKinnon | 2 July 2015 | Thursday 8:40 pm | 0.699 |
| Summary | |||||
| The remarkable journey of John Coutis, an Australian born with only half a body, who rose to worldwide prominence and found love. | |||||
| 2 | "Perfect Stranger" | Leila McKinnon | 9 July 2015 | Thursday 7:30 pm | 0.564 |
| Summary | |||||
| A teenage girl's Facebook fantasy turns into a nightmare when she encounters an online predator who shatters her confidence and life. | |||||
| 3 | "Road to Happiness" | Leila McKinnon | 16 July 2015 | Thursday 7:30 pm | 0.641 |
| Summary | |||||
| A famous couple leaves behind their glamorous lifestyle to explore the world in a van alongside their daughter. | |||||
| 4 | "The Good Doctor" | Leila McKinnon | 23 July 2015 | Thursday 7:30 pm | 0.659 |
| Summary | |||||
| An in-depth look at Dr Gordian Fulde, the surgeon credited with changing the nightlife scene in Australia's Kings Cross. | |||||
| 5 | "Mother Knows Best" | Leila McKinnon | 6 August 2015 | Thursday 7:30 pm | 0.557 |
|- ! colspan=6 style="background:#AF002A; color:white;" | Summary |- | colspan=6 | The story of a forthright Australian mother whose unconventional parenting beliefs, such as breastfeeding her six-year-old child, ignited widespread international discussion.
Series 3 (2016)
| Episode | Reporter(s) | First broadcast | Broadcast time | Audience (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Walking Free" | Leila McKinnon | 4 February 2016 | Thursday 7:30 PM | 0.561 |
| Synopsis | |||||
| What role did Arnold Schwarzenegger play in motivating a 12-year-old to pursue a career as a top orthopedic surgeon? A pivotal chapter in Dr Munjed Al Muderis’s life. | |||||
| 2 | "True Believers" | Leila McKinnon | 11 February 2016 | Thursday 7:30 PM | 0.508 |
| Synopsis | |||||
| From humble beginnings in a Sydney school hall to establishing a multi-million dollar global enterprise, fueled by Brian and Bobbie Houston’s vision. | |||||
| 3 | "The Snake Charmer" |
Leila McKinnon | 18 February 2016 | Thursday 7:30 PM | 0.481 |
| Synopsis | |||||
| Julia Baker’s transformation from pastry chef to snake expert and businesswoman over an eleven-year journey. | |||||
| 4 | "The Real Me" | Leila McKinnon | 25 February 2016 | Thursday 7:30 PM | 0.644 |
| Synopsis | |||||
| Ethan’s story of gender identity showcases resilience and self-determination in the face of societal obstacles. | |||||
| 5 | "Costa Conchordia" | Leila McKinnon | 3 March 2016 | Thursday 7:30 PM | 0.277+ |
| Synopsis | |||||
| The harrowing events of the Costa Concordia tragedy, where 23 Australians struggled for survival amid disorder and leadership breakdowns. | |||||
+Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth