Barrie Cassidy returns to ABC TV with new One Plus One on April 9

Barrie Cassidy is returning to ABC News for the interview series, One Plus One with a special 8-part series to explore the concept of leadership

The series will revolve around intimate half-hour conversations with people from all walks of life who have shown what it takes to be a leader. Amongst the interviewees will be:

Charlie Magnuson – Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade Captain
Justin Langer – Coach of the Australian Cricket Team
Sally Scales – Chair, APY Lands Executive Board Council
Dennis Richardson – Former Defense Secretary, DFAT Secretary, and Head of ASIO
Kate McClymont – Investigative Journalist

For the first episode on Thursday 9 April Charlie Magnuson, Captain of the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade will join Cassidy after steering his team through the recent fire season. Viewers will hear first-hand how he managed to handle the situation as things escalated, and what was required to keep him and his team safe.

The One Plus One: Leadership series will provide a chance for viewers to get a deeper understanding of the challenges, risks and difficult decisions that these remarkable Australians have taken.