One Plus One (TV program)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | July 2010 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, Asia-Pacific region |
| Products | Television interviews |
One Plus One is a long-form interview series from Australia, airing on ABC TV, that delves into the personal and professional journeys of notable figures.
The program is broadcast nationwide throughout Australia, available for live streaming on iview, and reaches an audience in more than 40 countries across the Asia-Pacific region via ABC Australia.
Debuting in July 2010 on the ABC News Channel, the show was originally presented by journalist Jane Hutcheon until 2019.
History
One Plus One began its run in 2010 on ABC's 24-hour news platform. The initial format included three interviews per episode, each lasting approximately ten minutes. Jane Hutcheon conducted one interview per episode, while other ABC journalists handled the remaining segments.
By 2012, the show transitioned to a single 28-minute interview format exclusively hosted by Hutcheon, a format that persisted until 2019.
In 2020, the series shifted to a prime-time Thursday evening slot at 9:30 pm on the primary ABC TV channel, expanding to a 30-minute duration. This period featured a rotating lineup of distinguished Australian hosts leading themed seasons: journalist Barrie Cassidy addressed leadership topics; Paralympian Kurt Fearnley explored themes of excellence; and Stan Grant concentrated on identity issues.
The following year, in 2021, the broadcast moved to Monday nights at 8 pm with television personality Courtney Act taking over hosting duties. During Act's time as host, the program received an AACTA Award nomination.
In 2022, former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty became part of the hosting team.
See also
- List of Australian television series
- List of programs broadcast by ABC (Australian TV network)
- List of longest-running Australian television series