What began as a personal fascination with vintage television programmes has grown into a comprehensive research organisation serving academics, filmmakers, and curious enthusiasts across Australia and internationally.
Our founders recognised that as older broadcasts faded from collective memory, irreplaceable cultural artefacts risked being lost entirely. Programme guides were discarded, production notes deteriorated in forgotten storage facilities, and the oral histories of those who created beloved shows went unrecorded.
Our Mission
We exist to bridge the gap between television's past and those who seek to understand it. Every archived document, every recorded interview, every carefully catalogued programme represents a thread in the tapestry of Australian cultural history.
Beyond mere preservation, we actively interpret and contextualise television history for contemporary audiences. Understanding how past programmes reflected and influenced social attitudes illuminates both where we have been and how far we have travelled as a society.
Our Approach
Rigorous historical methodology guides our research practices. We verify sources, cross-reference accounts, and acknowledge gaps in the historical record rather than speculating to fill them. This commitment to accuracy distinguishes our work and ensures that scholars can rely upon our findings.
Simultaneously, we recognise that television history need not be dry or inaccessible. The medium was created to entertain and inform, and our presentations of its history aim to capture that same spirit while maintaining scholarly standards.
Collaborative Spirit
We actively partner with universities, cultural institutions, and media organisations to expand access to television history resources. These collaborations have produced exhibitions, educational materials, and documentary projects that reach audiences far beyond academic circles.
Former industry professionals frequently contribute their expertise and personal archives, enriching our collection with materials unavailable through official channels.