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Background Briefing ABC News
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4.6 • 1.3K Ratings
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Background Briefing brings you true stories not everyone will want you to hear.
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Notorious 03 - Crafting a Villain
Olivia went on Australia’s biggest show to find love. She came out as Australia's "most hated" reality TV star and lost almost everything.
Reporter Annika Blau investigates the making of a TV villain. -
Notorious 02 | The Prankster
It was the infamous Royal prank call that shattered lives. One woman took her own life; another is haunted to this day. Reporter Rachael Cusick investigates - how did a joke go so wrong?
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Notorious 01 | Inside the scam factory
On the outskirts of Dubai there is a secret scam factory, where hundreds of employees smoke, eat, and pretend to be glamorous women — but one has a secret plan to shut it all down.
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Introducing... Notorious
There's a saying that every good story needs a bad guy.
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The whistleblowers who stared down threats from Australia's biggest bank
How the Commonwealth Bank tried to stop a royal commission by using dirt files, intimidation, threats and surveillance against whistleblowers and journalists. Reporter Adele Ferguson investigates.
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The whistleblower who believed his employer was covering up an oil spill
Three dead dolphins turn up in an oil spill.
Customer Reviews
It’s a well-told story, but presenter’s voice is too relaxing
The presenter’s voice is so relaxing and hypnotic that I can’t concentrate on the story. 😂 She should do those sleep stories.
Notorious 2
I’m glad she’s not fearless anymore. Stop and think about how your words and actions might affect others - it’s called maturity
Fabulous
I love this show. Very disturbing insights into what happens to whistleblowers