Four Corners (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, Four Corners is a news and documentary series.
What it’s about. Four Corners is Australia's longest-running investigative journalism/current affairs television program. Broadcast on ABC1 in Australia, it premiered on 19 August 1961 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2021. Founding producer Robert Raymond and his successor Allan Ashbolt did much to set the ongoing tone of the program. Based on the Panorama concept, the program addresses a single issue in depth each week, showing either a locally produced program or a relevant documentary from overseas. The program has won many awards for investigative journalism, and broken many high-profile stories. A notable early example of this was the show's epoch-making 1962 exposé on the appalling living conditions endured by many Aboriginal Australians living in rural New South Wales.
Who’s in it. Four Corners stars Kerry O'Brien as Himself - Host, Sarah Ferguson as Herself - Host, Jeff McMullen as Self - Reporter and Louise Milligan as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Four Corners has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Corners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Corners tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Four Corners (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Corners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Four Corners worth watching?
- Four Corners holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy news and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Four Corners?
- Four Corners stars Kerry O'Brien, Sarah Ferguson, Jeff McMullen, Louise Milligan and Marian Wilkinson.
- When was Four Corners released?
- Four Corners was released in 1961.