Episode 410 - The Rise and Fall of Rolf Harris

Welcome to the start of Year 9!!!!!In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Rolf Harris — from his beginnings in Perth during the Great Depression to becoming one of the most recognisable entertainers in Britain and across the Commonwealth.Join Holly and Matthew as they follow Harris through the early days of television, novelty music, children’s entertainment, painting, the wobble board, and the strange cultural landscape of post-war Britain, examining how an Australian performer became a trusted household figure for generations of audiences.But alongside that public image ran a much darker story.This episode also examines the allegations, convictions, and testimonies that emerged later in Harris’s life, including the broader context of Britain’s entertainment industry, Operation Yewtree, and the culture that allowed powerful figures to avoid scrutiny for decades.This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, grooming, and exploitation.Music Clips Used:The Purple People Eater — performed by Sheb WooleyItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini — performed by Brian HylandOctopus's Garden — performed by The BeatlesYellow Submarine — performed by The BeatlesTie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport — performed by Rolf HarrisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.