First in Line is an Australian current affairs program that aired on SBS that covered subjects primarily in the interests of Australia's indigenous community. It was the first primetime program focused on Aboriginal people and was created by Aboriginies and Torres Strait Islanders.[1][2] It was presented by Rhoda Roberts and Michael Johnson and debuted in April 1989.[3][4] Originally scheduled for 13 episodes[5] it ran for 27 episodes over two seasons plus 5 documentary specials.
References edit
- ^ "Prime time Aborigines", Tribune, 22 March 1989
- ^ Anderson, Doug (3 April 1989), "One more racist brick falls", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Morris, Joan (4 April 1989), "All-Aboriginal TV show tonight", The Canberra Times
- ^ Weiniger, Peter (30 March 1989), "SBS tries a first for Aborigines", The Age
- ^ Hooks, Barbara (4 April 1989), "Aborigines get their own prime-time show", The Age