Released to rave reviews in Australia, Britain, and the US, 'The Secret Life Of Us' is one of Australia's most successful television series.
In this lively overview of the current state of television drama, taking in the enormous local success of 'Seachange' and the mixed fortunes of programs such as 'Love Is A Four Letter Word', Tina Kaufman looks at what has made 'Secret Life' such a success and what it tells us about the future of local drama production.
She examines the changing structure and ownership of production companies, the ABC's experiences of co-production, the impact of changing technology, and the growing importance of export sales.
