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Canberra Al Desko with Annabel Crabb

Canberra Al Desko with Annabel Crabb

2015•6m•G•Documentary
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Annabel Crabb takes us into the Parliament House offices of a host of political characters. Amusing, surprising and at times ridiculous, this series lets you get to know politicians in their Canberra habitat.

StatusEnded
Runtime6m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 28, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - Constituent Letters: Jacqui LambieE16m

Constituent Letters: Jacqui Lambie

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie gets a lot of contact from constituents, including marriage proposals. But what happens when staffers accidentally lose a suitor?

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 2 - James McGrathE26m

James McGrath

Qld Liberal Senator James McGrath invites Annabel to 'dine' in his office after a long day of Liberal manoeuvring, serving up a unique dessert 'recipe' while giving tips on how to run numbers like a badass.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 3 - Constituent Letters: Malcolm TurnbullE36m

Constituent Letters: Malcolm Turnbull

What do school children want from their new Prime Minister? Malcolm Turnbull opens up his mailbox.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 4 - Sam DastyariE46m

Sam Dastyari

Labor Senator Sam Dastyari is one of the most charismatic young politicians in parliament. What's on the office menu when Annabel ducks in for lunch? And why is he so lonely?

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 5 - Constituent Letters: Barnaby JoyceE56m

Constituent Letters: Barnaby Joyce

The Nationals' Barnaby Joyce isn't afraid to arm wrestle Hollywood's finest over illegal dogs, but how much vitriolic voter feedback can he take?

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 6 - Josh Frydenberg & Ed HusicE66m

Josh Frydenberg & Ed Husic

Wondering who got Tony Abbott's bike in the spill? Annabel discovers that and more after joining Labor MP Ed Husic and Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg in a raucous office lunch.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 7 - Constituent Letters: Cory BernardiE76m

Constituent Letters: Cory Bernardi

Cory Bernardi is one of the most controversial politicians in parliament, but how does he handle the heat from constituents? He turns it up, that's how.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 8 - Sarah Hanson-YoungE86m

Sarah Hanson-Young

Annabel drops in for lunch with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young at her Parliament House office. How does this hard-working politician keep healthy in a building renowned for underwhelming food options?

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 9 - Constituent Letters: Scott LudlamE96m

Constituent Letters: Scott Ludlam

Greens senator Scott Ludlam is used to going viral on twitter but can he cope when the masses tweet him back without spellchecking? Hint: it's Scott with two 't's.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 10 - Amanda RishworthE106m

Amanda Rishworth

New mum Amanda Rishworth juggles being a busy Labor MP while breast-feeding a six month old baby. Luckily, husband Tim has taken leave from his job and manned up to help. Annabel joins the family lunchtime in sitting week.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 11 - Constituent Letters: Josh FrydenbergE116m

Constituent Letters: Josh Frydenberg

Liberal minister Josh Frydenberg is a man to watch. But while they're watching, his constituents really want to know how he's going to fix his thinning hair. They have suggestions.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 12 - David LeyonhjelmE126m

David Leyonhjelm

Gun-loving libertarian and former veterinarian, Senator David Leyonhjelm is one of the most contrarian members of parliament. Annabel knocks on his office door to find out what's on the menu during sitting weeks.

Oct 28, 2015

Episode 13 - Andrew LeighE136m

Andrew Leigh

Economist and Labor MP Andrew Leigh has quite the cost-benefit analysis view on life - and also on lunch. Annabel gets an invite and finds out that food is a mere equation to fuel the day's more important business.

Oct 28, 2015

Actors

Annabel Crabb

Annabel Crabb

Self - Presenter

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