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Major Ben Carlin is the most remarkable Australian adventurer you’ve probably never heard of. In 1946 and just out of the army, Ben Carlin decided to circumnavigate the world by land and sea – in a jeep. Carlin modified the endearingly-named ‘Half-Safe’, attaching a boat hull and fitting it out with a bed, a radio, a few rudimentary navigational instruments and a tiny cooker before setting out on his crazy mission. The epic journey would consume more than 10 years of his life and ultimately drive Carlin mad. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Carlin’s bizarre adventure.

Weekend after weekend we see it happen, young people over-dosing and dying at music festivals around the country. LSD, MDMA, a smorgasbord of hard drugs readily available, but they’re not always what the dealers claim - and taking them is a game of Russian roulette. In this special investigation, Sunday Night goes inside the festivals and into a highly emotional debate. Should we be testing the drugs our kids consume? These tests are controversial and illegal. But, as Denham Hitchcock discovers, they can also save lives.

She is one of our most successful exports known for her extraordinary ability to make people laugh. But Rebel Wilson’s recent court battle against a magazine publisher was no laughing matter. Melissa Doyle met Rebel on the Spanish island of Majorca, where she took some time out from her latest project to chat about her past and her inevitable bright future.

Charles Manson was one of the most notorious killers of the 20th century. He died this November in a Californian hospital. It is only now that one member of his murderous cult feels she can finally speak out. Dianne Lake was just 14 years old when she joined Manson's so called family. She told Angela Cox what life was really like living with the mastermind of one of America's most infamous murder sprees.

It may come as a shock to her millions of fans, but there was a time when Dawn French didn't think she'd be around for her 60th birthday. Thankfully, she's made it and is celebrating that milestone reflecting on her stellar career and eventful life. In this full-length interview, Steve Pennells surprises Dawn with a delicious birthday gift.

Pop sensation Meghan Trainor is all about being real. With her gift for song writing and her stunning voice, she’s become an inspiration for millions around the world. When we met with Meghan last year in London, she talked candidly about her rise to fame and her role model status for women of all shapes and sizes.

Matt Damon is one of the world's biggest movie stars. Last year, reporter Rahni Sadler sat down with Matt as he was preparing for the release of his latest action movie, 'Jason Bourne'. At the time of the interview, the US elections were in full swing and, as you'll hear, Matt certainly wasn't shy about sharing his political views.

Tess Holliday is the world's largest supermodel. At size 22, she’s inspiring women everywhere to feel comfortable in their own skin. While there’s a lot to love about Tess, she also has her critics who say she’s promoting obesity. But, as Steve Pennells found out, she doesn’t give a damn what they think.

Reporters Steve Pennells and Angela Cox discuss this week's show. Steve explores the plus-size fashion industry, while Angela details the story of a mother and her young son, who survived 10 terrifying days lost in the wild.

Since the 70s, Jimmy Barnes has been singing his heart out. Hit after hit that, in some ways, told the story of our lives. But only recently has he found the will and the courage to confront his own life. In this extended interview, Rahni Sadler find there’s much more to the story behind the Working Class Man.

Reporters Rahni Sadler and Alex Cullen discuss this week's show. Rahni describes her one-on-one interview with Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes, while Alex delves into the deportation case of Dustin Martin's father, Shane.

Maggie Beer is one of Australia’s most adored and respected cooks – and now there’s another reason to love her. Maggie’s latest passion is what she calls “a life book” … recipes that can help prevent dementia.  Alex Cullen travelled to the Barossa Valley to put her new creations to the test.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley is the Queen of Television, a larger-than-life personality who has graced our screens for more than 50 years. But there’s a dark chapter to her life that she’s never publicly spoken about before. For a long time even close friends and family were not told what you’re about to hear.Drugs, violence and a secret marriage - this is Kerri-Anne’s most revealing interview yet.

When Rahni Sadler met  ABBA co-founder Benny Andersson at his studio in Stockholm, he was just about to release his new album, Piano.  He revealed the news ABBA fans thought they would never hear: the secret plan for a spectacular ABBA reunion - albeit with holograms.Sit back, relax and enjoy the podcast, as we say ‘Thank You For The Music’ to one of the greatest pop bands of all time.

In an intimate chat with Kerri-Anne Kennerley at his castle in the Netherlands, André Rieu talks candidly about his childhood, his family and his music.

In this extended interview, the star of The Wolf of Wall Street opens up on her journey to fame, all the way from the small Queensland town of Dalby.

In this week’s episode, we look back on our interview with four-time Grammy Award winner Michael Bublé. The Canadian crooner talks candidly about his family life and his music, and reveals to Chris Bath how he nearly lost it all.

Goldie Hawn was Hollywood's classic ditzy blonde with the dimples and the infectious giggle. But 14 years ago, she seemed to disappear from the spotlight without a trace. In this extended interview with Mike Amor, Goldie explains why she left Hollywood and what it was like working with brash and brassy comedian Amy Schumer on their comedy, Snatched.

In one of his most candid interviews to date,  Aussie larrikin Paul Hogan opens up about life, love and how a boy from Western Sydney  became a global icon for Australia. Nothing is off limits in this hilarious extended interview with guest reporter Kerri-Anne Kennerley.

Priscilla Presley met Elvis when she was just 14 years old and while their marriage didn't last, she remained his closest friend through to the bitter end. In this extended interview, Priscilla shares with Mike Amor her treasured memories of The King of Rock’n’Roll, and reveals how she is helping to keep his memory alive. 

In Alex Cullen's most memorable interview he meets Ricky Gervais, one of the funniest and most controversial comedians in the world. Alex  sat down with Ricky in London last year, just before he released his first feature film, David Brent – Life on the Road. This interview is funny, candid, and a little bit rude, but what else would you expect from the man who gave us The Office!

Steve Pennells sits down with the legendary Carole King as she talks about her life, her loves and her music. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is opening in Australian theatres in September.

In a tribute to country music legend Glen Campbell, we bring you our touching interview from 2012. Alex Cullen sat down with the Grammy Award winner in what would be one of his last ever interviews. Glen passed away after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He may be gone but, thankfully, we will always have his music.

Earlier this year, reporter Angela Cox sat down with one of the world's biggest pop stars - Ed Sheeran. In this candid full-length interview, Ed talks love, meltdowns and the moment he almost lost it all.

Melissa Doyle sits down with Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic in this exclusive Sunday Night interview. Nothing is off limits!

Melissa Doyle sits down with Aussie tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic in this exclusive Sunday Night interview. Nothing is off limits!

The Sunday Night podcast is here! We'll be bringing you extended interviews with your favourite celebrities and weekly in-depth discussions with our team of dedicated reporters. Stay tuned!