50 years of science on television.
Long before Catalyst existed, ABC television was already a breeding ground for science communicators. From “University of the Air” to “Quantum”, we pay homage to these great shows that paved the way for us on national television:
- Please click to view from the links below:
- University of the Air
- Why is it so?
- The Scientists
- Towards 2000 - pt1
- Quantum
- A Question of Survival
- Hot Chips
- Towards 2000 - pt2
Catalyst Credits
| presenter | Dr Graham Phillips |
| reporters | Dr Graham Phillips |
| producers | Paul Schneller Adam Collins Karen Appathurai Melanie Rodrigues Louise Heywood Matthew Lovering |
| camera | Kevin May |
| sound | Stephen Ravich |
| editors | Chris Spurr Lile Judickas |
| assistant editor | Massimiliano Sappa |
| titles design | Lodi Kramer |
| graphics | Toby Goulding |
| titles music | David Chapman Zig Zag Lane |
| website producer | Laurent Desarnaud |
| website maintenance | Suzannah Lyons |
| stills photography | Ludwik Dabrowski |
| digital post production | Stephen Harrington Stefanie Braun Patrick Livingstone Chris Paag |
| audio post production | Mark Walker |
| colour grade | Simon Brazzalotto |
| head researcher | Dr Holly Trueman |
| researchers | Anja Taylor |
| compile director | Julie Adams |
| director's assistant | Kriena Ryan |
| links director | Matthew Lovering Paul Schneller Karen Apparthurai |
| archive research | Wendy Borchers |
| program assistant | Michelle Mastrogiacomo |
| production manager | Robert Reynolds |
| production supervisor | Sacha Gregson |
| series producer | Matt Scully |
| executive producer | Nick Lee |
| head of factual | Jennifer Collins |
CLASSIFICATION
Catalyst Programs are usually classified with a G rating (General) , some are classified PG (Parental Guidance). Only programs classified G will be shown in daytime slots on school holidays.
Please refer to section 6 of the ABC Code of Practice ABC Code of Practice
