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The Worst Episodes of The Howard Years

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The Worst Episodes of The Howard Years

The Howard Years was a documentary series about the prime ministership of John Howard produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was divided into four...
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Howard Years Season 1 Episode 1 - Change the Government, Change the Country
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    #1 - Change the Government, Change the Country

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    Since regaining the leadership in 1995, Howard has re-created "a convincing consensual language" for the party beyond the narrow economic individualism in which it had become trapped by the 1980s. Particularly interesting is Brett's analysis of Howard's appropriation of core elements of national identity mythology once the preserve of Labor. Howard's first term of government (1996-1998). Key themes: Port Arthur; Pauline Hanson; Aboriginal reconciliation and native title; waterfront reform and the decision to introduce the GST.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Howard Years Season 1 Episode 2 - Whatever It Takes
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    #2 - Whatever It Takes

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    John Howard entered his second term determined to secure his 20-year vision of tax reform. But in his victory speech, the seeds of discontent with his Treasurer were sown and would continue to grow. John Howard demonstrated his acute political antenna by responding to his Government's increasing unpopularity and dramatically changed economic policy to win back disgruntled voters.Then controversy erupted over the Tampa incident and the Pacific solution was born.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Howard Years Season 1 Episode 3 - Commander-in-Chief
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    #3 - Commander-in-Chief

    S1:E3

    In a bizarre twist of fate, John Howard would find himself in Washington DC on the day the world changed forever. Encompassing both the 2001 and 2004 elections, episode three shows the PM at the height of his powers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Howard Years Season 1 Episode 4 - Walking On Water
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    #4 - Walking On Water

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    John Howard’s Prime Ministership ended with defeat at the 2007 election. But why was it so, and could the result have been different with a change of leadership? Speaking candidly, John Howard reveals his intentions after the 2004 election, and why he never stood down from the leadership.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Change the Government, Change the Country" is the worst rated episode of "The Howard Years". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/17/2008. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Whatever It Takes".