Series synopsis
When The War Is Over is an Australian documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on November 18, 2025. It stars Rachel Griffiths.
Rachel Griffiths puts the power of art to the ultimate test, one artwork and one war at a time.
Premise
Rachel Griffiths puts the power of art to the ultimate test, one artwork and one war at a time.
Premise: Art Is Our Secret Weapon
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rachel Griffiths as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | November 18, 2025 | December 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gallipoli Rachel Griffiths follows in the footsteps of director Peter Weir to understand how his 1981 blockbuster film unintentionally brought an ailing Anzac legend roaring back to life. |
November 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Vietnam Rachel Griffiths sits down with some Aussie rock legends, and heads to the jungles of Vietnam in a bid to understand the music that united a divided nation. |
November 25, 2025 |
| 3 |
Afghanistan Rachel Griffiths meets artist Ben Quilty to explore the art that not only exposes what happens when the war is over, but helps veterans and their loved ones heal from it. |
December 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 16, 2025 |
| Status | continue |