The Folded Lie

2SER 107.3FM

In 1917, Australia experienced one of its largest industrial conflicts, known as the Great Strike. At the height of the strike, strike breaker Reginald Wearne shot striker Mervyn Flanagan. One hundred years later, The Folded Lie uncovers the injustice that followed the shooting, and how it affected two families.

Episodes

  1. 5 - The M Word

    07/07/2019

    5 - The M Word

    Is Reg a murderer? Is Merv a martyr? Who gets to own this story? 100 years on, can the lies be unfolded? In the final episode of The Folded Lie, the Flanagans and the Wearnes are about to confront some uncomfortable truths. Presenter/Creator: Frances Morgan Executive Producer: Ellen Leabeater Sound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni With thanks to Mike Williams, Mandy King, Fabio Cavadini, Jason L’ecyeur, Yale Macguillvray, Tim Roxburgh and Ollie Henderson. MERV’S SONG: The Ballard of Merv Flanagan (Mortuary Station Lyrics by PP Cranney, Music by Christina Mimmocchi) (2017) The Folded Lie is created with the support of City of Sydney and 2SER 107.3.

    40 min
  2. 4 - What goes on in the corridors

    13/09/2018

    4 - What goes on in the corridors

    In the weeks and months following the killing of Merv Flanagan, the government and the labor movement went head to head. Frances Morgan reveals new research on how the strings of justice were possibly tampered with, and examines the labor movement’s role in forgetting Flanagan. Presenter/Creator: Frances Morgan Executive Producer: Ellen Leabeater Sound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni With thanks to Mike Williams, Jeff Kildea, Stephen Rapley, Andrew Pople, Jason L’ecleur, Mandy King and Fabio Cavadini. The Folded Lie is created with the support of City of Sydney and 2SER 107.3.

    28 min
  3. 3 - Gangstas and molls

    18/04/2018

    3 - Gangstas and molls

    If your grandfather had been shot dead, would your family tell you about it? Frances Morgan visits Sandra Williams, the granddaughter of Merv Flanagan, and discovers how Reg's decision to pull the trigger has ricocheted through the Flanagan family.  Presenter/Creator: Frances MorganExecutive Producer: Ellen Leabeater Sound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni With thanks to Mike Williams and Kirsti Melville. The Folded Lie is created with the support of City of Sydney and 2SER 107.3.

    21 min
  4. 2 - Legend has it

    23/01/2018

    2 - Legend has it

    How has the Wearne side of the killing been folded into the family history? Frances Morgan visits Bingara and meets John Wearne - a descendant of Reginald Wearne. Reg is the man who killed Mervyn Flanagan. Presenter/Creator: Frances MorganExecutive Producer: Ellen LeabeaterSound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni With thanks to Mike Williams and Kirsti Melville. The Folded Lie is created with the support of City of Sydney and 2SER 107.3. ​

    17 min
  5. 1 - Civil war

    12/12/2017

    1 - Civil war

    This is a story about two men, Mervyn Flanagan and Reginald Wearne. But to understand how these two men came to cross paths, you need to understand the Great Strike of 1917. Presenter/Creator: Frances MorganExecutive Producer: Ellen Leabeater Sound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni This podcast is supported by 2SER 107.3 and the City of Sydney.

    9 min
  6. 0 - All I have is a voice

    10/12/2017

    0 - All I have is a voice

    Introducing… The Folded Lie.Poem by: W.H. Auden Poem reader: David Marr With thanks to Mike Williams Presenter/Creator: Frances MorganExecutive Producer: Ellen LeabeaterSound Engineer/Producer: Miles Martignoni

    1 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

In 1917, Australia experienced one of its largest industrial conflicts, known as the Great Strike. At the height of the strike, strike breaker Reginald Wearne shot striker Mervyn Flanagan. One hundred years later, The Folded Lie uncovers the injustice that followed the shooting, and how it affected two families.

Information

  • Creator
    2SER 107.3FM
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2019
  • Episodes
    6