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Front Up

Community, Documentary
9 seasonsEnglish

Andrew explores the stories of Australians who have led extraordinary lives, in an attempt to test the theory that there is no such thing as an ordinary person.

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Andrew Urban sets out on a quest to unveil the hidden stories of everyday Australians. His unwavering belief that there are no ordinary people, propels him to engage with individuals from all walks of life.
Subtitles:
العربية, 简体中文, English (CC)
Country:
Australia
Advice:
Adult Themes, Mature Themes, Drug References, Coarse Language, Nudity, Sex References
Front Up 1997 Series 4

1. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Host Andrew Urban interviews everyday people David, Mark, Surabhi, Jason, Joanna, Tony, and Mark about their lives.
Advice: A
Front Up 1997 Series 4

2. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew is back on the streets to interview, Jennifer, an ethnic child care worker; Wanda, a chef; and Lindsay, a journalist.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

3. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew Urban chats to average people on the streets of Australia. He begins with talking to a theatre bookings agent named Kristen and her friends about their careers, lives and astrology.
Advice: A
Front Up 1997 Series 4

4. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew and his crew are back out onto the streets where they interview Pili and Sharon, and a student named Ricky.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

5. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew Urban speaks to everyday people on the streets of Australia. He speaks with Damien, Myrna, Rick, Carol, Rohan and Susan.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

6. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew chats to a solicitor in Wollongong about the challenges of her career and her childhood aspirations.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

7. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew chats to hairdresser Rebecca about her business and clients. He also talks to George about his views on the state of the world, and how things have changed for the better and worse.
Mardi Gras Special

8. Mardi Gras Special

Andrew heads out to speak to the people in the streets celebrating Mardi Gras. He speaks to Scott Cantrill and Juliet, a transitioning woman who has purchased her first feminine shoes.
Advice: A, S
Front Up 1997 Series 4

9. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew chats to Bernd, who is a German national working in Australia on a temporary contract. Bernd chats about his friends and the automotive leather manufacturer that he works for.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

10. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew chats with textile technician Suzi, cafe owner David, Lynne, who migrated to Australia 16 years ago, salesman Noel, and Peter, a collector for the Wilderness Society.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

11. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew chats with senior crisis counsellor Ron about his tradition of watching the sunset at a significant spot near his home.
Advice: A
Front Up 1997 Series 4

12. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew Urban chats with Jan, the owner of a tea business, Stuart, a health promotion worker, and Caroline, a police prosecutor.
Advice: A
Front Up 1997 Series 4

13. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew talks to Louis and Roz, two old friends, about their lives together, and their marriage in their twenties; he chats to Pauline about her life and farming.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

14. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew Urban speaks with John, the manager of a sports club, about his career, relationships, and future.
Front Up 1997 Series 4

15. Front Up 1997 Series 4

Andrew wanders the streets and meets Mike, who talks about being a boat owner. He also chats to university student Rachel, and didgeridoo player Ben.
Front Up 1997 Series 5

18. Front Up 1997 Series 5

Andrew talks to John about his life and career, discussing his software business and the changing nature of computers.
Advice: S
Front Up 1997 Series 5

19. Front Up 1997 Series 5

Andrew talks to Gunther about working as a salesman and what it was like to move from Germany to Australia.
Advice: D