Australian Story

Season 18 Episode 36: A Sapper's Lullaby

Fred Smith has been described as 'Australia's secret weapon' in international diplomacy. As a career diplomat, he's represented Australia in Bougainville and more recently in Afghanistan. But it's his second career as a musician that came to the fore in Uruzgan province, when he wrote a song about the death of Australian soldier Ben Ranaudo. "Dust in Uruzgan" captured the hearts of many serving in Afghanistan and a second song, "Sapper's Lullaby" has become an anthem for soldiers and their families. Now, with Australian forces about to depart Afghanistan, this is the story of a diplomat with a difference.

Genre:

Documentary, News

Seasons:

31

Episodes:

1111

Cast:

Leigh Sales

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

1996

Rating:

5.3