2008, 10 x 5 minute episodes

Captain Cook in Hawaii, Captain Cook's Tragic Death, South Sea Islander in London, A Passionate Collector, First Fleet Sketches, Augustus Earle and his Dog, Jemmy, Figure in the Landscape, The Flower Hunter, The Photographer and the Painter, John Olsen's Opera House Mural

The National Library of Australia is the country's largest reference library with over nine million items in its collection, including a surprising number of art works. In a new series of Hidden Treasures, Betty Churcher presents an insider's guide to some of the little known and rarely displayed art treasures held by the National Library. From her unique vantage point, Churcher makes intriguing historical connections between paintings and engravings, photography, manuscripts and artefacts, illustrated journals and diaries. These are fascinating tales about the creative process and the works themselves that offer a tantalising insight into Australia's culture and heritage.

A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with Early Works. Produced in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. With special thanks to the National Library of Australia.

Series premieres Tuesday 3 June 2008, 6:50 pm on ABC1

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Anna Grieve

Betty Churcher, John Hughes

John Hughes

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

Level: Secondary, Tertiary, Lifelong Learning

Curriculum links include Visual and Creative Arts, English, History, SOSE/HSIE and Media.

 Teachers Notes (Acrobat PDF Document, 835Kb)

ABC1, 3/6/2008

 Press kit (Acrobat PDF Document, 2878Kb)

Arts Portal
National Library of Australia
Showcase page

Hidden Treasures - Inside the National Gallery of Australia