In the third episode of Austin, airing on ABC TV on Sunday 23 June, Austin (Michael Theo) and his father, Julian (Ben Miller), embark on a bonding tour of Canberra, while Ingrid (Sally Phillips) unwittingly becomes part of Julian’s documentary plans. However, when Ingrid discovers the truth, she storms off, leaving Julian and Austin to navigate public transportation and unexpected twists.
Austin, eager to connect with his father, has organized a special day out in Canberra. Julian, seizing the opportunity for his documentary, brings Ingrid along to capture the day on video. Their journey includes a visit to Old Parliament House and the stationery department of New Parliament House, with Austin aiming to educate Julian about wartime Germany.
Ingrid, realizing she has been secretly filming for Julian’s exploitative documentary, is furious and leaves. Left to their own devices, Julian and Austin embark on a bus ride, hoping to bond during the trip. Will this unexpected turn of events bring them closer together or drive them further apart?
Austin airs Sunday, June 23 at 8.00pm on ABC, with all episodes also available to stream on ABC iview.
