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The ABCs of Heston Russell

The ABCs of Heston Russell is a limited series revealing the incredible life story of former Special Forces Commando officer Heston Russell who survived multiple deployments in Afghanistan only to return home to face his

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  • 1. 1: The ‘Earwitness’

    58:15||Season 1, Ep. 1
    The ‘Earwitness’. Heston Russell’s life implodes when his Commando Unit is accused by the ABC of murder and war crimes. He recounts his journey to becoming the youngest Special Forces leader in his group to facing his biggest battle after leaving the armed forces.Credits:Cinematic Trailer 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12304-cinematic-trailer-001License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTroublemaker Theme by Myuuthedarkpiano.com 2020 Gold Walkley-winner Mark Willacy's acceptance speechRogue Forces: An explosive insiders' account of… by Mark Willacy · Audiobook previewImpact Prelude by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Satiate" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License (CC BY 4.0):http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Very Low Note" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Night Break" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sky News Theme 2021- PresentABC News theme music: Version 1 (2017-2024)"Man Down" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  • 2. 2: November

    50:14||Season 1, Ep. 2
    November. The ABC doubles down with more stories about November Platoon leading to Heston making a major decision that will dramatically escalate the stakes. He relives his first kill in Afghanistan and key moments in his life that prepared him for war.Credits:"Tempting Secrets" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Don’t Die On Me - Myuu thedarkpiano.com"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Satiate - only percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Silent Turmoil - Myuu thedarkpiano.com

  • 3. 3: Kajaki Fan

    51:00||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Kajaki Fan. Heston tells the harrowing story of losing his mate Scott during a mission in Afghanistan and he grapples with a deeply-held secret. The ABC refuses to back down as Heston enlists some heavyweight supporters in the fight to clear his name.Credits:Played n Faved tank SFX:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0eV9o6tfd0Played n Faved SFX:Bullet Hit Car Sound Effect / Bullets Hitting Car Body Sounds / Gun Bullet Hits Metal / No CopyrightWalking into Darkness - Myuu thebadpiano.comAmong Us - Myuu thebadpiano.comQueer As Folk P1 | BRIAN and JUSTINBreaking News 6 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/10180-breaking-news-6License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBreaking News 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/5950-breaking-news-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBreaking News 3 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/5952-breaking-news-3License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWipe Out by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12047-wipe-outLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  • 4. 4: The Trial

    52:24||Season 1, Ep. 4
    The Trial. The biggest defamation trial in the country begins with Heston in the witness box. He’s also campaigning to help Veterans suffering record rates of depression and suicide as he reaches his lowest point.Credits:"Neo Western" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 13 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/3137-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-13-99fire-films-awardLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Enter the Maze" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Satiate - only percussion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12620-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-41License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  • 5. 5: Cross

    54:17||Season 1, Ep. 5
    Cross. The defamation trial hears explosive evidence about the ABC’s investigation into Heston and his Commando unit as their journalists take the witness stand and a former DEA officer who worked with Heston makes incredible claims.Credits:Breaking News 1 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/5950-breaking-news-1License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Urban Gauntlet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Ben Roberts-Smith loses biggest defamation trial in Australian historySky News Australia"Rising" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Wipe Out by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12047-wipe-outLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Enter the Maze" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12620-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-41License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  • 6. 6: The Verdict

    01:04:28||Season 1, Ep. 6
    The Verdict. Three years after the first story about Heston was published the Federal Court makes its ruling. Just when this battle ends, the war begins with stunning revelations of gunshots added to combat videos in another ABC story triggering national outrage.Credits:"Hitman" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12620-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-41License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseChord Guitar 001 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/556-chord-guitar-001License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Impact Prelude by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTroublemaker Theme by Myuuthedarkpiano.comSimplex by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.com/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  • 7. 7: Road Trip

    01:14:17||Season 1, Ep. 7
    Road Trip. Hestons travels to the nation's capital and the halls of power to recruit powerful support for a new inquiry into the ABC. Major changes are announced to Defence to help Veterans’ mental health as Heston makes a critical decision about his future.Credits:"Constance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Journey of the Brave by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12233-journey-of-the-braveLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBig Wall Clock Ticking by RandomRecord19https://freesound.org/s/740912/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Walking into Darkness by Myuuthedarkpiano.com"Rising Tide" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinema Clockbuster Trailer 41 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12620-cinema-blockbuster-trailer-41License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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